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Documentary on Hoan Bridge suicides coming to 2018 Milwaukee Short Film Festival

August 9, 2018

The 20th annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival will set up shop at the Fox Bay Cinema Grill Friday, September 7, and Saturday, September 8. Fifty films will screen during the fest, including previously screened ...

MKE Music Rewind: Testa Rosa, “Ollie & Delilah”

Matt Wild

August 9, 2018

In our weekly MKE Music Rewind, we revisit a notable Milwaukee song that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. Way back when The Beatles were nearing the heights of their early p...

Heartwarming MCTS video of the week: Watch a bus driver stop at a kids lemonade stand

Matt Wild

August 9, 2018

Our un-ironic love for the Milwaukee County Transit System knows no bounds. We've sung the bus' praises on these pages and on the radio. The bus has sung our praises for doing so. We were filmed on the bus for ...

On The Record #136: The 4th annual Roast Of Milwaukee (live at Club Garibaldi)

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 8, 2018

Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to take the stage at Bremen Cafe and gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of th...

Take a bite out of Devils Teeth’s “Diamond Rio” music video

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2018

When we last spoke with Devils Teeth, the surf-punk project—which features former members of Green Bay stalwarts Paris@2am, Oshkosh's own The Susperios, and Milwaukee mainstays like Tigernite, Liar’s Trial, Whi...

Here are some important FieriCon updates

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2018

Less than a week ago, we invited you to FieriCon. Organized by Milwaukee native Andy Holcomb (who currently lives in Chicago), the event aims to honor polarizing Food Network personality Guy Fieri and transform...

It’s apparently International Cat Day, so here’s everything we’ve published about cats

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 8, 2018

Today is August 8, 2018. Coincidentally, today is also apparently International Cat Day. Please don't fault us for nearly forgetting this momentous annual occasion that's reserved for celebrating, honoring, and...

Joe Pera talks with us about filming in Milwaukee, fish fry, The Blueberry Tour

Tyler Maas

August 7, 2018

In a harsh and ever-worsening world, New York actor and comedian Joe Pera’s Adult Swim program, Joe Pera Talks With You, is a subtle shot of positivity and a welcomed weekly 11-minute respite from the difficult...

A brief history of Bob Uecker bobbleheads and all-fan giveaways

Matt Wild

August 7, 2018

Over the weekend, Milwaukee Brewers fans streaming into Miller Park were treated to a particularly delightful all-fan giveaway: a Bob Uecker Talking Bottle Opener. Finally, the time-honored act of cracking open...

We tried and ranked all the State Fair’s Milk House flavors…on the bleachers where those people had sex last year

Tyler Maas

August 7, 2018

The 2018 installment of the Wisconsin State Fair marks the 30th year of the Milk House. Situated near the South Grandstand Avenue near the Exposition Center, the structure—now called the Milwaukee Bucks Milk Ho...

Life, death, and the timeless amusements of Little Amerricka

Matt Wild

August 6, 2018

Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. Today: Little Amerricka! The first thing you notice about Little Amerricka is its nam...

15 lesser-known museums in and around Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

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. Known to...

Bird is removing its scooters from Milwaukee, will work with the city to bring them back

Matt Wild

August 6, 2018

Another day, another round of Bird news. Last week, the Milwaukee Common Council kinda-sorta upheld a ban on those shareable Bird scooters everyone is over the moon about. The Common Council dropped specific la...

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...

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