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South Shore Farmers Market returns June 20 (with some safety guidelines)

June 16, 2020

Saturday officially marks the first day of summer. The long-awaited date also marks the beginning of a beloved Bay View summer tradition. On June 20, South Shore Farmers Market will begin its 22nd season. Like ...

Common Council approves “I can’t breathe” resolution, explores 10% cut in police budget

Matt Wild

June 16, 2020

It was a busy day for the Milwaukee Common Council. At a (virtual) meeting on Tuesday, the Council held every mayoral cabinet appointment, demanded systemic change in all city departments, went ahead with the p...

Listen to The Old Northwest’s new EP, ‘Lowland Hymns’

Tyler Maas

June 15, 2020

It wasn't supposed to be this way. The Old Northwest's three-song EP, Lowland Hymns, was originally intended to see the light of day during a Sugar Maple release show (which was to feature support from Hello De...

County Executive Crowley, County Board Chairwoman Nicholson declare Juneteenth a holiday for County employees

Matt Wild

June 15, 2020

Days ahead of Juneteenth, a.k.a. "the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of enslavement of Black people by white people in the United States," Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Cou...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (June 7-13)

Matt Wild

June 15, 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...

Alderman calls for 10 percent decrease in Milwaukee police budget, reinvestment in neighborhoods

Matt Wild

June 15, 2020

Alderman José G. Pérez issued a resolution on Monday calling for a 10 percent decrease in the 2021 Milwaukee Police Department budget. Pérez says the money should be "reinvested to meet the demands of our neigh...

My First Band: Jarret Nathan (PEARS, Push Ups)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 12, 2020

As the drummer of PEARS, Jarret Nathan has toured all around North America, Europe, and Australia. He's been part of outstanding releases the hardcore band has put out on Fat Wreck Chords. He's shared the stage...

Wisconsin miniature golf pro to appear on ABC’s ‘Holey Moley’

Tyler Maas

June 12, 2020

When we last spoke with Karl Barth earlier this spring, the founder of Mini Golf Reviews and Jack-Putt LLC who goes by the moniker of "Mister Mini Golf" was raising funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wit...

336 Friday fish frys and counting: Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant (Milwaukee)

Caleb Westphal

June 12, 2020

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. Not long after April's chat-through-the-window-with-friends fish fry from Honeypie, one-time fis...

Weekend protest events include fundraisers, murals, “Defend The Police” counter-protest

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 12, 2020

This weekend will mark the 15th, 16th, and 17th consecutive days of peaceful Milwaukee protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few events, sure to be joined by many more. FRIDAY, JUNE 1...

Milwaukee Board of School Directors may cut ties between MPS and Milwaukee Police Department

Matt Wild

June 11, 2020

School's out for summer. Also possibly out: the Milwaukee Police Department. An online agenda reveals that the Milwaukee Board of School Directors has drafted a resolution that "terminates immediately all co...

Appointment of new VISIT Milwaukee board chair accused of “ginning up” voter fraud in 2011 slammed as “tone deaf”

Matt Wild

June 11, 2020

Local convention and visitors bureau VISIT Milwaukee will have a new chairman of the Board of Directors next year, but the identity of that new board chair isn't sitting well with some Milwaukee politicians and...

No Seatbelts debut “The One” music video, issue statement about “black joy”

Tyler Maas

June 10, 2020

Since first hitting the scene in 2017, No Seatbelts—a project with direct ties to artists like Two Tones, ¡palabra!, and B~Free, among others—quickly developed a reputation for can't-miss live shows, unconventi...

Safe & Sound announces Virtual Juneteenth Celebration, seeks performers

Tyler Maas

June 10, 2020

Much like countless other Milwaukee events, this year's Juneteenth Day Parade and Street Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Though a Freedom Ball—expected to take place sometime between Octobe...

Onesto, Smoke Shack, AJ Bombers, Blue Bat have reopened for dine-in service

Matt Wild

June 10, 2020

Four Milwaukee restaurants under the Hospitality Democracy banner—Onesto, Smoke Shack, AJ Bombers, and Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria—have reopened to dine-in service. But, like Lakefront Brewery, there are ...

And yes, the 2020 Milwaukee Polka Riot has been canceled, too

Matt Wild

June 10, 2020

It's come to this. Yes, the 2020 Milwaukee Polka Riot has been canceled. Because of COVID-19, of course. It would have been the fourth year for "America's first and (as far as we know) only alternative polka...

Milwaukee will resume all timed and metered parking restrictions on June 15

Matt Wild

June 10, 2020

The free pandemic parking ride is almost over, folks. Per a Wednesday tweet from the Milwaukee Department of Public Works: Effective Monday (6/15) DPW will resume enforcement of ALL timed & metered restric...

The defense of the Revolution: 3 groups that help the people

Juan Miguel Martinez

June 9, 2020

The streets are filled with people, and our spirits are strong. We are in the midst of one of the largest civil rights demonstration this country has ever seen, and Milwaukee is certainly no slouch in that aren...

Washington Park Wednesdays cancels 2020 concert series

Tyler Maas

June 9, 2020

Washington Park Wednesdays has canceled its 2020 season. The annual concert series—which features a perennially impressive range of local acts performing under the gorgeous Washington Park bandshell every Wedne...

Lakefront Brewery will reopen for reservation-based table service this Friday

Matt Wild

June 9, 2020

Lakefront Brewery will reopen for reservation-based table service on Friday, June 12. Just in time for fish fry. Lakefront isn't just throwing its doors open, of course. Along with the reservation system, pa...

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