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On this day in 1995: Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong moons Milwaukee, gets arrested

November 21, 2017

What is it with Milwaukee and famous arrests for disorderly conduct and indecent exposure? There was the time George Carlin was busted for performing his infamous "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television" r...

Here are the “holiday” movies screening at Avalon Theater, Times Cinema, and Rosebud Cinema in December

Tyler Maas

November 21, 2017

If Andy Williams is to be believed, we’re getting close to the most wonderful time of the year. While Black Friday madness, frigid temperatures, and dreadful seasonal ditties like “It’s The Most Wonderful Time ...

Watch The Quilz crack the code behind “Robot Love”

Matt Wild

November 21, 2017

When we last heard from longtime Milwaukee musician Sage Schwarm, the former Codebreaker member was, well, releasing a "new" Codebreaker song. The song, "When The Lights Go Down," was described as something of ...

Stream: Hayward Williams proves he’s the genuine article on ‘Pretenders’

Tyler Maas

November 20, 2017

With six albums beneath his belt and having logged too much mileage to count through the years on American, European, and Australian tours, Hayward Williams is nothing short of a road-hardened veteran folk musi...

The Eastsider is closing, turning into a “wine/craft cocktail bar with a soccer twist”

Matt Wild

November 20, 2017

And the North Avenue changes just keep on coming: Today, venerable East Side bar The Eastsider, 1732 E. North Ave., announced it will soon go to that big North Avenue bar crawl in the sky. Yes, The Eastsider is...

Family of fare: 14 Milwaukee restaurants named after relatives

Tyler Maas

November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving is a time for food and a time for family. However, Turkey Day isn't the only day those two vital components of existence intersect. Here in Milwaukee, a handful of bars, restaurants, and bakeries b...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (November 12-18)

Matt Wild

November 20, 2017

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...

Everything is falling apart, but Miller Park is putting in a baby-nursing station, which is nice

Matt Wild

November 18, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Do you really need to be reminded of how everything is terrible? No, no you d...

Snack Boys will bring small plates, island cocktails, fun to Walker’s Point next month

Tyler Maas

November 17, 2017

Last month, Milwaukee was surprised and saddened with news that All Purpose would be closing. While the critically-lauded restaurant's sudden end was a blow to local dining, the announcement came with some exci...

202 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Blanck’s Lake Aire (Fond du Lac)

Caleb Westphal

November 17, 2017

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his record-in-the-making here. A wedding once again took me out of town this past Friday. This time, Friday wasn't the day of a re...

Read Before Kickoff, Week 11: Packers vs. Ravens

Nik Kovac

November 17, 2017

There was never going to be a good time for Brett Hundley to start his football career in Green Bay. From the moment he was drafted, his purpose was to look good in training camp so that he could be traded afte...

Let Mike Mangione take you on a song-by-song tour of his latest, ‘But I’ve Seen The Stars’

Tyler Maas

November 16, 2017

Mike Mangione is an enigmatic character. The musician, philosopher, and podcast host piled his life into a van and spent years living and touring in all corners of the country (and beyond). Now back in Milwauke...

Scott Walker’s annual “Welcome to deer season” videos, ranked

Matt Wild

November 16, 2017

This Saturday, men, women, and children of all ages will take to the Wisconsin woods for the beginning of the state's annual nine-day gun deer season. It's a time-honored tradition that combines the magic of th...

Vans Warped Tour will come to Milwaukee for the final time next summer

Tyler Maas

November 16, 2017

In news that's sure to make some of you sad and more of you say, "Oh yeah, I remember Warped Tour," various sources are reporting that 2018 will be the last full iteration of the Vans Warped Tour. Founded by Ke...

Let’s check the health of the East Side by seeing how many of these businesses still exist

Matt Wild

November 15, 2017

For the last year or so, many folks in Milwaukee (including us) have been bemoaning the death of the East Side. The pocket of E. North Avenue, in particular, has been hit hard by high-profile closing after high...

Exclusive stream: The Bang Bang crosses into new, improved creative territory with ‘Bridges’

Tyler Maas

November 15, 2017

When we last checked in with The Bang Bang way back in early 2015, the young Milwaukee blues rock outfit was preparing to release its self-titled debut album. Since then, the quartet has become a regular on the...

The science behind Milwaukee’s favorite beverage: beer

Milwaukee Area Science Advocates

November 15, 2017

broadstreet.zone(61704); The following piece by Palak Pujara was originally published by Milwaukee Area Science Advocates. Living in Milwaukee, it is easy to see beer is a part of our city's culture and his...

On The Record Episode 114: Live from Mojo Dojo

Milwaukee Record Staff

November 15, 2017

Occasionally, we decide to bring ye olde On The Record to the public by booking variety shows at bars or other performance venues. We strive to offer something for all tastes, with a blend of music, comedy, and...

Harambe tweeters and Kylie Jenner superfans: Catching up with two unconventional Milwaukee internet stars

Lauren Keene

November 14, 2017

Writing research papers, listening to music, watching porn: these are only a few of the things that the internet has made immensely easier. Activities that once required copious amounts of effort and travel are...

Our favorite hand-drawn product images from the American Science & Surplus website

Josh Hoppert

November 14, 2017

If you watched our recent video with party-enthusiast Andrew W.K., you would know that American Science & Surplus is a glorious place with all kinds of fun products. Even if you didn’t watch, you probably k...

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