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August 22, 2025

broadstreet.zone(174293); Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—pl...

Watch Bert Lauderdale talk to the locals waiting for free George Webb burgers in downtown Milwaukee

August 21, 2025

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Wisconsin burger chain George Webb handed out free hamburgers at all of its 23 locations. Why? To celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' recent 12-game winning streak, that's why. Mi...

We’re showing ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ at Avalon Theater (again) on September 17

August 21, 2025

In 2015, we said goodbye to the summer with a late September screening of Wet Hot American Summer. The first-ever Milwaukee showing of the cult comedy classic sold out, people dressed up as characters from the ...

MKE Music Rewind: Terry Sweet and The Brewer Band, “Turnin’ Up The Heat” (1985)

August 21, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. This week: Terry Sweet's "Turnin' Up The Heat" from 1985...

5pm To Nowhere aims high on arena-ready ‘City Of Light, Act II’

August 21, 2025

How do you follow up a six-track EP of moody, emotional, heart-on-its-sleeve, polished-to-a-sheen indie-rock called City Of Light, Act I? If you're Milwaukee band 5pm To Nowhere, you release a four-track EP of ...

Overheard in line for a free George Webb burger in downtown Milwaukee: A minute-by-minute report

August 20, 2025

On Wednesday, August 20, in the Year of Our Lord 2025, Wisconsin burger chain George Webb handed out free burgers at all of its 23 locations. Why? To celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers' recent 12-game winning stre...

Castle crashers: An interview with Jesse Theiler from The Dungeon Cocktail Experience

Rob Wieland

August 20, 2025

It’s easier than ever to get into Dungeons & Dragons these days. What started out as a nerdy hobby game in Lake Geneva more than 50 years ago has become an entire genre of game, a lifestyle brand, and a pre...

Here’s the (tentative) schedule for Riverwest’s second annual Argren Faire

August 20, 2025

Last September, Riverwest got its own neighborhood renaissance faire in the form of Argren Faire. The daylong event was held at and around Black Husky Brewing, and was based on the mythical land of Argren—a.k.a...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Lauryl Sulfate + Cozy Danger (Live from Chill On The Hill)

August 20, 2025

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, August 19, 2025: Lau...

From mashed potatoes to hand-cut fries: A Wisconsin spud story

Mitch DeSantis

August 19, 2025

I was a ridiculously easy kid to feed. Honestly, I still consider myself a human garbage disposal. I love food, and I'll try almost anything. That said, like every foodie's nightmare, sometimes you don't have t...

Here’s who’s playing the Rushmor Records Stage at Bay View Bash

August 19, 2025

While many of Milwaukee’s summer festivals, block parties, and other large scale happenings have already come and gone, one of the city’s best fests of the season is still on the horizon. Bay View Bash will ret...

8 great lakes (not Great Lakes) remain in our Wisconsin Lake Bracket

August 19, 2025

broadstreet.zone(152652); And then there were 8! A bracket that started with a field of 64 in-state (and inland) lakes has quickly been chipped away to a bracket with fewer than 10. The first three rounds feat...

Milwaukee Film unveils six films coming to 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival

August 19, 2025

If you think Milwaukee Film is just about the annual Milwaukee Film Festival (and, um, running the Oriental and Downer theaters all year round), think again! Milwaukee Film's second annual Dialogues Document...

The Catered Quiz: Fawn Siemsen-Fuchs answers questions about ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘Born To Dance’

Rick Katschke

August 19, 2025

On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Milwaukee's own Fawn Siemsen-Fuchs joins the show to answer questions about The Princess Bride and Born To Dance. We also talk about viral library videos, microfilm and Joll...

Float Milwaukee to host Float Fest street party August 23

August 18, 2025

Even though we’re now more than halfway into August, there’s still a lot of summer fun left. Adding to remaining large-scale event undertakings like Mexican Fiesta, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, and Bay View Bash is a s...

VLNTYN’s catalog grows, evolves with “My Limit”

August 18, 2025

Back in January, we introduced you to VLNTYN—self-described "dark indie rock" band fronted by Milwaukee singer/songwriter Jorge Vallentine—through covering the project's lead single, "Swimming In The Sun." Sinc...

We’re in the midst of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2025. Here’s the schedule.

August 18, 2025

Fun Fact #1: Milwaukee is the first city in America to create its own Hip-Hop Week. Fun Fact #2: Hip-Hop Week MKE is celebrating its 7th year in 2025. Fun Fact #3: Hip-Hop Week MKE 2025 is already underway. ...

Report: Asian Buffet, formerly known as Hong Kong Seafood Buffet, is apparently closed

August 18, 2025

Today in one of those stories where a place closes and no one realizes it for a while until a local media outlet gives the place a call and breaks the non-breaking news, Asian Buffet, 270 W. Holt Ave., apparent...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Fia