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In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (July 29-Aug. 4)

Matt Wild
August 6, 2018
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...

The fun comes naturally: 5 decades of Wisconsin Dells commercials and videos

Matt Wild
August 6, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. If there...

Home (not very far) away from home: 7 unconventional lodging options for a Milwaukee staycation

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 5, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. It's alw...

Dirty Paws Pet Wash, located outside Urban, is here for the dog days of summer

Matt Wild
August 5, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. The Bay ...

A short, semi-helpful guide to taking your kid to a long, boring game at Miller Park

Matt Wild
August 3, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. The best...

We tried (and ranked) all 8 finalists for best “unique and unusual foods” at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair

Tyler Maas
August 3, 2018
Three words: Wisconsin State Fair. Starting yesterday and running straight through August 12, the annual celebration of all things Wisconsin will offer up oodles of entertainment, animals of every kind, that DN...

Mushroom Books literary pop-up brings oddball titles to Blackbird Bar

Brent Gohde
August 3, 2018
It's no easy feat to stand out in the crowded Milwaukee bar scene. You've got establishments catering to discerning tastes of beer-lovers, wine connoisseurs, and craft cocktail aficionados. Then some taverns wi...

239 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Fritz’s Pub

Caleb Westphal
August 3, 2018
Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. "Oh, we come on the ship they call the Mayflower We come on the ship that sailed the moon ...

Let’s just watch this Milverine music video and call it a week, okay?

Matt Wild
August 3, 2018
Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Ugh, another week. Ugh, summer is winding down. Ugh. Wanna just watch this du...

No dull moments: Exploring the two sides of the Horicon Marsh

Matt Wild
August 2, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. To explo...

The kids are alright: A look inside the curious practice of goat yoga

Rachel Seis
August 2, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. When it ...

FieriCon will transform Walker’s Point into Flavortown on August 25

Tyler Maas
August 2, 2018
We've entered August, but Milwaukee's festival season isn't slowing down at all, even though we're now in the summer's last full month. In fact, there are some new events that are coming up in August, including...

Check out Milwaukee Film’s four-year renovation plan for the Oriental Theatre

Matt Wild
August 2, 2018
As you may have heard, the Oriental Theatre is currently closed. But, as you may have also heard, the Oriental Theatre is reopening on August 10, under the leadership of Milwaukee Film. This is a very, very goo...

Mandatory Milwaukee (and/or West Allis): Long live the Wisconsin State Fair!

Matt Wild
August 1, 2018
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...

Colin Quinn discusses his heart attack, transcendental meditation, taking risks on stage

Catherine Jozwik
August 1, 2018
Known for his thick Brooklyn accent and dry wit, comedian and writer Colin Quinn has been in the business for more than half his life. Besides performing standup, the opinionated Quinn was a regular on Saturday...

17 Wisconsin cities that share a name with bigger and better-known places

Tyler Maas
August 1, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. If you'v...

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

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 1, 2018
Though it feels like summer just started, we’ve now entered the last full month of the season. Summer isn’t going out with a whimper, though. Quite the opposite. Though the vast majority of the city’s festivals...

Bay Beach Amusement Park has been brightening Wisconsin’s summers since the 1800s

Tyler Maas
July 31, 2018
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Swimming, fishing, and getting out of town: Making a day of it at Mauthe Lake

Matt Wild
July 31, 2018
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Common Council kinda-sorta bans Bird scooters, sends Milwaukee back to transportation dark ages of June

Matt Wild
July 31, 2018
UPDATE: In response to today's vote, a Bird spokesperson writes: "The City of Milwaukee passed an ordinance today giving local law enforcement authority to impound e-scooters being operated as 'motor vehicles' ...
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