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

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...

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival drew a record 87,618 fans

Matt Wild

November 5, 2019

Last Friday we rounded up our 15 standout moments from the recently wrapped 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival. Today, Milwaukee Film revealed a few highlights of its own. 87,618 of them, to be exact. Yes, that's ...

You can “help build” the Ampersand Theater Company

Tyler Maas

November 5, 2019

Back in September, we told you that Ampersand Theater Company would finally be moving into a place of its own following a largely-nomadic existence that found the improv troupe (formerly known as Mojo Dojo) per...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Oscar’s Pub & Grill is a beacon of local burgers

Tyler Maas

November 4, 2019

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure...

Hacienda Beer Co. announces new menu, updated brunch items, Hacienda Coffee line

Tyler Maas

November 4, 2019

Since opening in the former site of G-Daddy's BBC in June, Hacienda Beer Co. has been a crucial part of North Avenue's ongoing resurgence. The young taproom and restaurant has quickly made a name for itself in ...

Here’s the lineup for this weekend’s Film Girl Film Festival

Tyler Maas

November 4, 2019

Milwaukee Film Festival might be over, but that doesn't mean Milwaukee should stop celebrating and experiencing compelling feature films and shorts. On top of Milwaukee Film's "Best Of The Fest" screenings at T...

My First Band: Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin)

Milwaukee Record Staff

November 1, 2019

Ellis Ludwig-Leone has spent most of his life immersed in music. Long before the Yale-educated composer and songwriter made his mark with San Fermin, the Brooklyn indie rock collective's bandleader was a kid in...

Welcome to November: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff

November 1, 2019

November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. The Milwaukee Film Festival is officially over. By now, your Halloween costume has been washed, de-vomited, and stored away for later use. On paper, November...

Tool still invincible at Halloween costume-clad Fiserv Forum show

Cal Roach

November 1, 2019

Photos and video recordings were not allowed during Thursday night's sold-out Tool concert at the Fiserv Forum. It's a hip policy these days, ostensibly to force an audience to be present and focused on the sta...

304 Friday fish frys and counting: O’Lydia’s Bar and Grill (Milwaukee)

Caleb Westphal

November 1, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn’t missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. On the evening of Tuesday May 2, 1967, a tanker truck carrying 6,5000 gallons of gas toppled ove...

15 standout moments from the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff

November 1, 2019

Is it over? Is it really over? Boo. Yes, after 15 days, 444 public screenings, 349 films, and enough Ian's Pizza to last us a lifetime (don't worry, we'll probably be back this weekend), the 2019 Milwaukee Film...

Back to the Pack: 10 players who returned to Green Bay

Tyler Maas

October 31, 2019

broadstreet.zone(72581); Earlier this month, the Green Bay Packers caused a few double-takes when they added a veteran wideout to their injury-addled receiving corp. The confusion came as a result of the new a...

Stream Caley Conway’s new single, “Your Wedding Song”

Tyler Maas

October 31, 2019

It's been quite a year for Caley Conway. Over the course of the last 12 months, the inimitable Milwaukee musician gave listeners the gift of a five-song holiday EP called Boleslaus The Cruel, then chased it wit...

Watch Brat Sounds battle Beelzebub in less-than-sunny video for “Sunny D”

Matt Wild

October 31, 2019

This is usually the part of an article where we say "It's been a minute since we last heard from Milwaukee rock band Brat Sounds." But it's been much longer than a metaphorical minute—it's been nearly two years...

25 not-that-interesting facts about Milwaukee (“Welcome Milwaukee Visitors” edition)

Josh Hoppert

October 30, 2019

broadstreet.zone(72206); 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. Brought to...

Here’s the menu for The Vanguard’s “Cheatin’ Heart Honky Tonk Saloon” Halloween pop-up

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2019

In case you missed the news, The Vanguard—which just changed up its menu earlier this month and said goodbye to a few beloved items in the process—announced it would spend Halloween night dressed up as "The Che...

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