Author Matt Wild

Wanna watch ‘Columbo’? Check out Club Columbo in Riverwest

May 30, 2024

In the annals of TV detective series history, Columbo stands alone. The 1970s classic stars a rumpled Peter Falk as the titular (and equally rumpled) L.A. homicide detective, who spends episode after episode so...

Maya Ophelia’s food truck will close at the end of June

Matt Wild

May 29, 2024

After six years in business, beloved Milwaukee food truck Maya Ophelia's will "close the hatch" at the end of June. The owners of the mobile vegan restaurant, Chase and Jack Roldan, made the announcement on soc...

Turn up the heat with some “Hot Dads” this June at Oriental Theatre

Matt Wild

May 29, 2024

Dads. They can be great. They can be funny. They can be competent. They can be bumbling. And yes, they can be HOT. So this June, why not make Father's Day a monthlong celebration and check out Milwaukee Film's ...

Company Brewing has closed

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Less than two weeks after celebrating its ninth anniversary, Company Brewing, 735 E. Center St., has closed. Like, closed for good. Like, now. The Riverwest staple posted this message to social media late Tuesd...

21 photos from the grand opening of Old Guard Games

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

There are a few things to know about Old Guard Games. One, it's a new independent tabletop gaming store located at 3132 N. Downer Ave., just across the street from UWM. Two, while it does carry some board games...

Koppa’s is for sale, so let’s all chip in and buy it

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Just one year after the much-publicized reopening of its "Fulbeli Deli," longtime East Side grocery store/bodega Koppa's is for sale. A short-and-sweet "Koppas is for sale" message (since deleted) was posted to...

Wegner’s St. Martins Inn will close June 1

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

Popular Franklin fish fry destination Wegner's St. Martins Inn (11318 W. St Martins Rd.) announced Tuesday that its final day of service will be Saturday, June 1. Why the sudden closure? Owners Dennis and Kathi...

Jane’s Addiction and Love And Rockets will play BMO Pavilion September 22

Matt Wild

May 28, 2024

In case you missed it, legendary alternative band Jane's Addiction recently reunited with all of its original members. Yep, Dave Navarro, too! Now, along with '80s greats Love And Rockets, the band is prepping ...

Klassik communes with nature in “RunItUp” video

Matt Wild

May 24, 2024

Milwaukee is a city (the 31st-most-populous city in the country, or something like that) but it's a city with a lot of natural space. Parks, woods, rivers, bluffs, and a big ol' lake are just a few of the wild ...

Cactus Club preps accessibility renovations with Bully, ESG fundraiser shows

Matt Wild

May 23, 2024

The Cactus Club is the best music club in Milwaukee, full stop. The Bay View institution has hosted countless shows from artists big and small, and has been a beacon and welcoming home for local talent. In rece...

Living in the city, getting lunch at Gyro Palace

Matt Wild

May 23, 2024

Years ago, I briefly worked for a guy who delivered free weekly newspapers and magazines to Milwaukee businesses. You know, the stuff you'd find scattered on the floor next to racks of The Onion and Shepherd Ex...

Here’s the new food coming to Summerfest 2024, and that’s it

Matt Wild

May 22, 2024

• Fried Bologna Sub, Chili Cheese Fries, Orange Dream Shake – Cousins Subs• Dandan Noodles, Sichuan Pork Dumplings, Egg Roll, Smashed Cucumber – Dandan (new vendor)• Smoked Brisket Rolls – Famous Dave’s...

Coming to former Stubby’s/Pizza Man: Cozumel Mexican restaurant?

Matt Wild

May 21, 2024

Here's a quick primer on the restaurant space at 2060 N. Humboldt Blvd.: In December 2022, after 12 years in business, Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar closed its doors at the location. In April 2023, Pizza M...

Here’s the lineup for the 2024 “It’s Alive On The RiverWalk” music series

Matt Wild

May 21, 2024

Summers in Milwaukee don't just feature live music crammed into every day possible—they feature live music crammed into every space possible, too. Take the MKE Theater District's "It's Alive On The RiverWalk" s...

Chris Schulist is finally getting his own WMSE show: Hello Milwaukee

Matt Wild

May 20, 2024

For the past few years, Milwaukee musician/restauranteur/Jack White DJ/all-around treasure Chris Schulist—a.k.a. Christreater—has been filling in on various shows on WMSE 91.7 FM. It's always, well, a treat to ...

And your 2024 WAMI winners are…

Matt Wild

May 20, 2024

In case you missed it, WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) held its 42nd annual awards show Sunday night in Green Bay. It's true!Here's a list of the 86 (!) winners, featuring everything from the state's b...

Justin Timberlake will play Fiserv Forum October 28

Matt Wild

May 20, 2024

Online opinion of Justin Timberlake may be less than glowing these days, but let's be honest: the '00s/'10s superstar is doing just fine. Just check out the number of sold-out shows on the recently launched For...

500 words about my favorite Milwaukee sandwich: Colectivo’s Turkey Club

Matt Wild

May 18, 2024

broadstreet.zone(160542); Welcome to Food/Drink Week at Milwaukee Record, brought to you by Third Space Brewing. From May 13 through May 20, belly up and enjoy adventurous, odd, and elaborate coverage of all t...

Want to sing to a giant baby balloon in Veterans Park? Now you can!

Matt Wild

May 17, 2024

The Great Milwaukee Summer is shaping up to be one for the books, a glorious four-month period stuffed with festivals, fairs, music series, conventions, and more. There's only one thing that could possibly make...

Those darn scooters are back

Matt Wild

May 17, 2024

Yep, those darn dockless electric scooters are back. Argue?We spotted some chunky Lime scooters on Downer Avenue Friday morning. Checking the Lime app, it appears the company has deployed its two-wheeled co...