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Scenes from the line at Riverside University High School during Tuesday’s “vote and die” election

April 7, 2020

Never forget: On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, Wisconsinites were forced to risk their health and the health of others in order to vote. Here are some scenes from the ridiculously ...

Stream five songs from Will Rose’s new album, ‘Wilted’

Tyler Maas

April 6, 2020

When we last caught up with Will Rose in late 2018, the accomplished Milwaukee percussionist and rapper was putting the finishing touches on a Mac Miller tribute show he organized, which would also serve as a f...

Here’s the schedule for Milwaukee Recreation’s “Rec. At Home” program (“Butts & Guts” included)

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

We love Milwaukee Recreation. We've devoted numerous articles to the group (a department of Milwaukee Public Schools) and its sometimes wonderful, sometimes weird seasonal offerings. But, thanks to a global pan...

Wisconsin’s “vote and die” election is back on for Tuesday, apparently

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

On Monday, Gov. Tony Evers signed an emergency order suspending in-person voting for tomorrow's Spring Election, moving it to June 9. No longer would Wisconsinites have to risk their health and the health of ot...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 29-April 4)

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Wisconsin reports 2,440 COVID-19 cases; projections improve

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported a total of 2,440 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Monday afternoon. That number is up from Sunday's total of 2,267 positive cases. Twenty-seven ...

Gov. Evers suspends in-person voting for Spring Election, moves Election Day to June 9

Matt Wild

April 6, 2020

UPDATE: Never mind. Tuesday's "vote and die" election is back on. Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Monday that suspends in-person voting for Tuesday's 2020 Spring Election. The order also moves t...

We’ve moved our Tuesday Tunes concert series to fall. Here’s the new schedule

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 5, 2020

Early last month, we announced that Milwaukee Record would be joining forces with Crafty Cow to bring a spring concert series called "Tuesday Tunes" to the Bay View restaurant. The free weekly music series—also...

My First Band: Tyler Maas (Milwaukee Record, Infinity & One)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 3, 2020

Well, this wasn't supposed to happen, but strange and uncertain times call for desperate measures. With Milwaukee (and much of the world) under quarantine and social isolation for the foreseeable future, we're ...

326 Friday fish frys and counting: Steny’s Tavern & Grill curbside pickup (Milwaukee)

Caleb Westphal

April 3, 2020

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. For the past three years, I've gone on a morning hike at Lapham Peak on March 27. Last year I fo...

Fuzzysurf’s music video hot streak continues with “How Do You Decide?”

Tyler Maas

April 3, 2020

Way back at the end of January (which seems like a lifetime ago at this point), Fuzzysurf completed its album cycle for 2019's great Fuzzy & The Surfs in grand fashion. Following two impressive visual pairi...

Local restaurant owners share fears, frustrations, hope in era of COVID-19

Matt Wild

April 3, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is, of course, a public health crisis. In Milwaukee County alone, 918 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported as of Thursday, along with 18 related deaths. But it's also an economic cr...

Milwaukee COVID-19 Week In Review (March 30-April 3)

Matt Wild

April 3, 2020

In lieu of our end-of-week "Stuff We Missed" roundup, we're rounding up some news and data about the continued COVID-19 crisis. Stay safe, Milwaukee. MONDAY, MARCH 30 Wisconsin COVID-19 Test Results Positive...

16 pictures of Milwaukee under quarantine

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 2, 2020

Walk outside these days (something you should avoid doing if possible) and you'll be greeted by empty streets, empty storefronts, and other signs of Milwaukee under quarantine. Speaking of signs, you'll see ple...

Milwaukee Film brings movie magic to your living room with “Sofa Cinema”

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

Have you, in the age of COVID-19 and a statewide "stay-at-home" order, been craving the top-shelf films usually offered by Milwaukee Film? Have you been missing the glorious Oriental Theatre? Have you already f...

“Quarantine brings clarity”: Stream Brett Newski’s empowering new “Fight Song”

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

"Quarantine brings clarity." That's tireless Milwaukee troubadour Brett Newski, speaking (remotely, natch) about his forthcoming album, Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down. The album was written and recorded...

Hear Flat Teeth singer’s isolation-inspired song, “Comatose”

Tyler Maas

April 2, 2020

When we last checked in with Flat Teeth, the Milwaukee indie outfit—fresh off the release of its impressive debut full-length, Silent Seconds—was preparing listeners for its show with Cloud Nothings at The Back...

Abele: “Delaying an election isn’t going to kill anybody, holding it is going to lead to more loss of life”

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

Thursday afternoon, a decision by U.S. District Judge William Conley extended the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the 2020 Spring Election to Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The deadline for counting t...

Wisconsin reports 1,730 COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths, UW-Madison begins developing vaccine

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported 1,730 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Thursday afternoon. That number is up from Wednesday's total of 1,550 positive cases. Twenty-seven percen...

The 50 most recent Milwaukee Brewers cards on Baseball Card Vandals, ranked

Josh Hoppert

April 1, 2020

As hard as it might be to believe, historians say that baseball has existed in one form or another since the 1970s, or possibly even sooner. It's a game that has inspired so much enthusiasm in America that 19th...

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