Boat still there, now topless
Mere days after celebrating its six-month anniversary of still being there, the Milwaukee Boat—a.k.a. the S.S. Milwaukee, the S.S. Minnow, the Minnow, Deep Thought, or just The Boat—is still still there. But no...
The Beers are ready: Wisconsin should host a Banana Ball franchise
Okay, first and foremost—this article is not a dig at our beloved Milwaukee Brewers. They are here to stay, and this city will always have their back.
If you're a sports fan with a pulse (or a TikTok account...
Here’s the lineup for Wilson Center’s 2025 Starry Nights concert series
Last week, we gave you a look at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts' 2025-2026 Performing Arts Season. (Country legends! Jazz greats! More!) Today, we're focusing on a much smaller—but no less delightfu...
Blast off with Wisconsin Space Program’s “Sun In Your Hands” music video
While Wisconsin Space Program is still fairly young, local music aficionados may recognize the up-and-coming Milwaukee psych rock outfit as having former and current members of The Delta Routine, Antler House, ...
WMSE’s Local/Live: Sleepersound
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, April 15, 2025: Slee...
Crossroads Collective will close May 8, “local restaurant” will expand into space
Sad/hopeful news: East Side food hall Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave., will close its doors for good on Thursday, May 8. However, an unnamed "local restaurant" will apparently expand into the space....
Milwaukee Record’s guide to 4/20-adjacent events and specials
It’s almost the 20th day of April and you know what that means, riiiiiiiight?! Yeah, you know! Love it, hate it, or feel absolutely indifferent to it, this unofficial holiday is reason for a sizable portion of ...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Bublr Bikes are still the best—and about to multiply
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Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Bublr Bikes! Again!
When Bublr Bikes launched in Milwaukee in the...
Whitty Remarks find comfort in the small things on ‘Nary A Care’
How do you sum up the life of someone who's passed? Do you pay tribute to the big swings—the accomplishments, the relationships, the major life events—or do you remember the smaller moments? Acts of offhand kin...
The Catered Quiz: Jacob Kaplan answers questions about ‘Full House’ and Nickelodeon/Disney shows from the mid-2000s
On this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, writer and comedian Jacob Kaplan joins the show to answer questions about Full House and Nickelodeon/Disney shows from the mid-2000s. Jacob also talks about Bob Saget...
Another peek at Milwaukee Revealed, the spiritual successor to MPM’s Streets of Old Milwaukee
When Milwaukee Public Museum's so-called "Future Museum" opens in early 2027 (it still doesn't have an official name), it won't contain the beloved Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit. Instead, it will boast an en...
Here’s the lineup for Harley-Davidson Museum’s 2025 Thursday Bike Night concert series
With warm weather finally making its presence known, Milwaukee will soon be filled with the signature spring and summer sounds of motorcycles and live music played on outdoor stages. Every Thursday between the ...
The Mothership to celebrate 6th anniversary with guest bartenders, food trucks, giveaways
There’s no bar in Milwaukee—or the world, for that matter—quite like The Mothership. Since opening in April 2019, the Bay View bar has served up more Hamm’s and Campari than any other establishment in the state...
Stack’d Burger Bar is closed; equipment up for auction
After more than 15 years of service, Stack'd Burger Bar has closed. News of the closure hit social media last month, and the regular ol' media late last week.
Located at 170 S. 1st St., Stack'd was an early ...
Milwaukee expresses support for Vel Phillips observance day in Wisconsin schools
An iconic Milwaukee and Wisconsin trailblazer is one step closer to getting her own day.
On Monday, Milwaukee's Judiciary & Legislation Committee unanimously expressed its support for a state bill that w...
6 months of the Milwaukee Boat (and 2 signs of its impending demise)
The Milwaukee Boat—a.k.a. the S.S. Milwaukee, the S.S. Minnow, the Minnow, Deep Thought, or just The Boat—has been stranded between McKinley and Bradford beaches for six months. Six months! That's half a year. ...
Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Stormy
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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...
Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Find great potato pancakes, fish fry combo at Chances in Rochester
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Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week, fish fry #588 at Chances in Rochester, Wis...
PrideFest announces 2025 headliners
Back in February, Milwaukee Pride Inc.—the parent organization of PrideFest—announced Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQIA+ event would return to Henry Maier Festival Park and help kick off the city’s festival season Ju...
Dak Wright is relentless, prolific as dak duBois
It would be an understatement to say Dak Wright has been keeping busy lately. The namesake and bandleader of dak duBois hit the ground running after moving to Milwaukee from Appleton two and a half years ago. I...