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      Matt Wild
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Gov. Evers extends “Safer At Home” until May 26, cancels school year, loosens some restrictions

Matt Wild
April 16, 2020
Gov. Tony Evers extended Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" order to May 26 on Thursday—albeit with some changes, an officially canceled school year, and a few loosened restrictions. The original order was set to expi...

Did you miss our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” yesterday? You can watch it here

Milwaukee Record Staff
April 15, 2020
WOW. Yesterday was incredible. We can't begin to describe how thankful we are to those who have donated to our GoFundMe campaign and how much we appreciate those who tuned in for some (or, in a few cases, al...

Milwaukee Record’s “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” is today!

Milwaukee Record Staff
April 14, 2020
Because it's Milwaukee Day and we love you (and because, frankly, we need money), we’ll be hosting a “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” on Facebook Live today where we’ll be seeking donations and encouraging y...

Here’s an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues

Milwaukee Record Staff
April 14, 2020
In an effort to help out as many folks and businesses as possible, here's an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues (presented in alphabetical order): • Blackbird Bar ...

This incredible Milwaukee Day video shows the city “apart, but together” during the COVID-19 crisis

Tyler Maas
April 14, 2020
Today is Milwaukee Day. The annual civic celebration—which was originally born out of the realization that Milwaukee's 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14)—transformed ...

14 Not-That-Interesting Facts About Milwaukee (414 Edition)

Josh Hoppert
April 14, 2020
The “25 Facts” series features people, places, and stuff that make Milwaukee great. These articles are meant just for fun and we have nothing but love for everyone included. Hooray! Today’s the day you’ve a...

Dramatic Lovers premiere new single and release new video they shot while quarantined

Tyler Maas
April 14, 2020
Last year, Dramatic Lovers—a Milwaukee super group that boasts members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, Maritime, and Temper Temper in its ranks—officially announced its presence with You Talk Loud. The band's d...

My First Band: Todd Bell (Braid, Hey Mercedes)

Milwaukee Record Staff
April 10, 2020
Compared to many other musicians, Todd Bell got kind of a late start. He more than made up for it, however, when the second band he ever played in would up becoming one of the most influential emo bands of all ...

Milwaukee photographer’s “Curbside Portrait” series captures the heart of small businesses from a safe distance

Tyler Maas
April 10, 2020
On top of the countless financial concerns small businesses are facing during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, owners and customers alike are missing out on many of the personal accents that help make local retail ...

327 Friday fish frys and counting: Crazy Water curbside pickup (Milwaukee)

Caleb Westphal
April 10, 2020
Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. You know what's more remarkable than being able to get a Friday fish fry during a pandemic? Bein...

The Grovelers’ “Sicko” gets appropriately sick stop-motion video

Matt Wild
April 10, 2020
If you're looking for subtlety in your music—poetic and tender lyrics, intricate and feather-light instrumentation—The Grovelers are not the band for you. "When you wear your Sunday best / I tear you up and I e...

German Fest cancels 2020 festival, promises return in 2021

Matt Wild
April 10, 2020
Another one. Sigh. German Fest organizers announced on Friday that their annual festival—originally set for July 24-26, 2020 at Henry Maier Festival Park—has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis....

Help support Milwaukee Record by donating during our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” April 14

Milwaukee Record Staff
April 9, 2020
The short story: Milwaukee Record has set up a GoFundMe relief fund so we can weather the COVID-19 crisis and come out on the other side stronger than ever. You can donate HERE. (Thank you!) In order to help th...

Here are the Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreational areas that are closed due to COVID-19

Matt Wild
April 9, 2020
On Thursday morning, Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Natural Resources to close a slew of state parks, forests, and recreational areas. Why? Because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, of course, but als...

Vinz Clortho gives us the shoegaze cover of Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy” we need right now

Matt Wild
April 9, 2020
Feeling a little up and down these days? Have you been juggling pangs of soul-crushing dread with unexpected bursts of hope and joy? SAME. Need a perfect song (and video) to sum up those conflicting feelings? E...

Club Garibaldi is selling wings on a carryout basis the next two weekends

Tyler Maas
April 9, 2020
We try to be fair and impartial here at Milwaukee Record, but we're just going to say it: Club Garibaldi has the best wings in Milwaukee. Fight us! (Please don't actually fight us.) Sadly, the venerable Bay Vie...

Celesta’s “Fishless Fry” puts a vegan spin on a Wisconsin favorite

Tyler Maas
April 8, 2020
Each and every Friday, people in Milwaukee and all around Wisconsin eat fish. Even coronavirus can't get in the way of the pandemic-proof Midwestern ritual of enjoying breaded, battered, and fried fish. Over th...

Watch John McGivern and John Gurda, who are best friends, talk to each other over Zoom

Matt Wild
April 8, 2020
Fact #1: JOHN MCGIVERN AND JOHN GURDA ARE BEST FRIENDS. Fact #2: DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 CRISIS, JOHN MCGIVERN AND JOHN GURDA HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HANG OUT ON THE HIT MILWAUKEE PBS SHOW AROUND THE CORNER WIT...

Heed the Dead Alewives’ prescient advice from 1996: stay put, America

Matt Wild
April 8, 2020
A quick crash course: The Dead Alewives were a Milwaukee comedy troupe in the 1990s who delighted their fans with a geeky, offbeat sense of humor that fell somewhere between The Kids In The Hall and The Young O...

Wisconsin reports 2,756 COVID-19 cases; projections continue to improve

Matt Wild
April 8, 2020
The Department of Health Services reported a total of 2,756 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state of Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. That number is up from Tuesday's total of 2,578 positive cases. Twenty-ni...
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