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      Tyler Maas
      July 27, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
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      Tyler Maas
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      Mitch DeSantis
      July 26, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
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      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 20, 2026
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      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Settle in for polka music, bubbles, fish at Hubbard Park Lodge

      Caleb Westphal
      July 17, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 17, 2026
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      August 24, 2015
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      June 10, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
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      December 8, 2025
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      March 3, 2025
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      July 27, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 16, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 3, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 24, 2026
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      June 18, 2026
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      July 20, 2023
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      Matt Wild
      July 21, 2026
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      Behold, an angel descended from heaven and said, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking the Bronze Fonz. He is not here, for he is undergoing routine maintenance. Come and see the place where he stood.’

      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 13, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
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      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
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      July 23, 2026
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      July 22, 2026
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      July 6, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 2, 2026
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      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      January 22, 2021
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      July 14, 2026
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      July 7, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 30, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 23, 2026
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      June 9, 2026
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Scooters: fun toys or pitiless death machines? Common Council wants to know

Matt Wild
November 12, 2019
On December 31, 2019, Milwaukee's Dockless Scooter Pilot Study will come to an end. The study—which began in July—is intended to asses the future of electric rental scooters in the City of Milwaukee. Currently,...

‘The Irishman’ will screen at Oriental Theatre November 22-26

Matt Wild
November 12, 2019
It may be difficult to remember amidst all the talk about Marvel, "de-aging," and counting actor's lines, but The Irishman is a movie that has yet to be released. Martin Scorsese's latest (and final?) epic mob/...

Here’s the schedule for the 2019 Milwaukee Krampusnacht, coming to the Bavarian Bierhaus December 5

Matt Wild
November 12, 2019
If you're looking to spice up your holiday season with a little something off the beaten Hallmark Christmas movie path, look no further: On Thursday, December 5, the third annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht will ret...

Best Of The ’10s: The 10 best Milwaukee albums of 2011

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 11, 2019
Throughout November, Milwaukee Record is revisiting a full decade of Milwaukee music, assembling (and ranking) the 10 best Milwaukee albums of each year. The retrospective will wrap up in December with our list...

Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s “Tour De Brady Street” scavenger hunt

Tyler Maas
November 11, 2019
When Lakefront isn't making award-winning beer (some of which might explode!), the longstanding Milwaukee craft brewery is keeping things interesting by hosting comedy shows, making outstanding fish fry and che...

“Light the Hoan” campaign reaches “near-halfway point” with $1.2 million anonymous grant

Matt Wild
November 11, 2019
Isn't it funny when fundraisers implore regular schmucks like us to kick in their hard-earned $25 or whatever, and then a millionaire comes along at the last minute and viola! "We" did it! We suppose it's just ...

My First Band: Kellen Abston (Klassik)

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 8, 2019
Listeners throughout Milwaukee, all around the Midwest, and in Rob Gronkowski's car know Kellen Abston for his extensive, eclectic, and altogether impressive body of work he's released under the name Klassik. O...

305 Friday fish frys and counting: Romey’s Place Bar & Grill (Franklin)

Caleb Westphal
November 8, 2019
Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. In Mike Nichols' 1966 film adaptation of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf, George a...

MPS, which is awesome, will create healthier menu by getting rid of “Harmful 7” ingredients

Matt Wild
November 8, 2019
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is awesome, full stop. Some quick factoids: t...

Milwaukee bartenders reveal their “Touchdown Shot” recipes

Tyler Maas
November 7, 2019
broadstreet.zone(72581); In addition to the camaraderie, the snacks, and the entertainment of the actual game itself, the so-called "Touchdown Shot" is one of the most special parts of watching Packers games. ...

Best Of The ’10s: The 10 best Milwaukee albums of 2010

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 7, 2019
Throughout November, Milwaukee Record is revisiting a full decade of Milwaukee music, assembling (and ranking) the 10 best Milwaukee albums of each year. The retrospective will wrap up in December with our list...

Public Domain: Chicken Wire Empire performs “Peggy-O”

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 7, 2019
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The music video series features Milwaukee musicians setting up at Colectivo Coffee to adapt some of the world’s best-known songs in ways they’ve never been he...

“The end is upon us”: Milwaukee screamo band Snag talks climate change, all-ages shows, more

Sahan Jayasuriya
November 7, 2019
In the early 1980s, hardcore punk often had a political focus, with many of the genre's forebearers using it as a means to express the frustration and anger felt by many in the Reagan era. As the decade ended a...

Join us for some “Murray Christmas” screenings of ‘Scrooged’ and ‘Stripes’ at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas
November 6, 2019
If Andy Williams is to be believed, we’re getting close to the most wonderful time of the year. But we’re not so sure everyone agrees with Mr. Williams’ sentiment. By now, some of you are probably already tired...

Flat Teeth pulls no punches on debut full-length, ‘Silent Seconds’

Tyler Maas
November 6, 2019
Boasting current and former members of lauded local projects like John The Savage, Paper Holland, The Invaders, and Twelve Ounce Prophet in its ranks, Flat Teeth didn't need much time to catch the attention of ...

Streetcar ridership continues to plummet to better-than-projected numbers

Matt Wild
November 6, 2019
Milwaukee's forever controversial streetcar system, The Hop, celebrated its first birthday last week. Happy birthday, The Hop! Even better, it was announced that Cleveland-based technology firm Everstream would...

New Milwaukee music alert: Listen to the sound of corn seedlings responding to different frequencies

Matt Wild
November 6, 2019
As we all know, "Weird Al" Yankovic built his career on songs about food. "My Bologna." "Eat It." "Lasagna." The rejected "Live And Let Die" parody "Chicken Pot Pie." But what would happen if food itself could ...

Pete Freeman can’t catch a break in “Song About Nothing” video

Matt Wild
November 6, 2019
Milwaukee troubadour Pete Freeman first came to our attention with his don't-move-to-Milwaukee ditty (about Vogue deeming the city "cool and underrated") and his ode to Milwaukee Brewers superfan Front Row Amy....

Pinball, kickflips, and giant floor mats: 12 random Guinness World Records set in Milwaukee

Matt Wild
November 5, 2019
Over the weekend, while the rest of us were busy not setting world records, a Milwaukee man set a world record. Yes, Bounce Milwaukee co-owner Ryan Clancy broke the Guinness World Record for longest pinball pla...

Here’s the music lineup and Three Floyds beer list for Burnhearts’ Punk House Kegger

Tyler Maas
November 5, 2019
While most Milwaukeeans know Burnhearts for its beloved annual Mitten Fest and Pabst Street Party celebrations or, you know, being on the short list of great local beer bars every day, the Bay View corner tap a...
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