Author Matt Wild

Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks may not return unless someone sponsors them, fast

February 27, 2019

Hot on the heels of President Trump's novel plan to throw a party in the United States of America on July 4, Milwaukee County Parks has announced that it's seeking somebody—anybody—to step up to the plate and s...

MKE City Hall round-up: litter, parking tickets, hemp, hip-hop

Matt Wild

February 26, 2019

It was a busy day for the Milwaukee Common Council. On Tuesday, items related to litter, parking tickets, hemp, and the second annual Hip-Hop Week MKE were discussed and adopted. In an effort to give you the do...

Behold, the schedule for the 2019 Traveling Beer Garden

Matt Wild

February 26, 2019

Do you like drinking? Do you like drinking outside? Do you like drinking in places you wouldn't normally expect a lot of (legal) drinking, like public parks? Then you're in luck, because Milwaukee County's ever...

Wu-Tang Clan will play Riverside Theater August 3

Matt Wild

February 26, 2019

Wu-Tang Clan will play Milwaukee's Riverside Theater on Saturday, August 3. We repeat: Wu-Tang Clan will play Milwaukee's Riverside Theater on Saturday, August 3. It's the group's 25th anniversary tour. Hell ye...

The Miniature Milwaukee train show at the Domes is wonderful, adorable

Matt Wild

February 25, 2019

It's winter in Milwaukee, so it's a perfect time to visit the Mitchell Park Domes. Oh, and the annual model train show is currently in full effect (through April 7), so it's really a perfect time to visit the M...

Here’s where to go and what to get at this week’s Taste & Toast in Downtown Milwaukee

Matt Wild

February 25, 2019

It's time to think spring, Milwaukee. It may be soul-crushingly cold outside now, but May—and Downtown Dining Week, which returns May 30-June 6—is on the horizon. Need a taste of spring today? Then be sure to c...

MKE Music Rewind: The Promise Ring, ‘Very Emergency’

Matt Wild

February 21, 2019

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014.I have a confession to make: I didn't get into The Promise Ring unti...

From Foxconn to fox costumes: Furry company Pawstar is coming to Racine

Matt Wild

February 20, 2019

In news that's sure to delight last weekend's Anime Milwaukee crowd and haunt the dreams of Bob Uecker, Illinois cosplay company Pawstar has announced that it's coming to Racine. The Milwaukee Business Journal ...

Listen to a 1993 Nirvana show at Milwaukee’s MECCA Auditorium

Matt Wild

February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019 would have been Kurt Cobain's 52nd birthday. The Nirvana frontman was born on February 20, 1967; he died on April 5, 1994. In just a few years, he'll be gone longer than he was around.Gloo...

Advanced cornhole, and 9 more wonderful spring Milwaukee Recreation classes

Matt Wild

February 19, 2019

Spring is in the air! Okay, not really, but the spring Milwaukee Recreation guide is out and about, and it's as delightful as ever! Pick up a physical copy (or browse a PDF) and you'll be bombarded with hundred...

An ode to Spanish hamburgers, a.k.a. sloppy joes, taverns, etc.

Matt Wild

February 19, 2019

A few weeks ago, in an effort to air out a gaggle of cabin-fever toddlers, my extended family and I spent a few days at one of those indoor water park resorts. (Three Bears Resort in Warrens, Wisconsin, to be e...

Here’s the lineup for Avalon Theater’s “Miyazaki March” and “Anime April”

Matt Wild

February 19, 2019

Attention anime fans still coming down from last weekend's Anime Milwaukee convention: Avalon Atmospheric Theater & Lounge has unveiled the lineup and schedule for this year's "Miyazaki March" and "Anime Ap...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (Feb. 10-16)

Matt Wild

February 18, 2019

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...

Retired plow operator has solution to Milwaukee’s plowing problems

Matt Wild

February 15, 2019

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.• Isn't it incredible when we get 8,000 inches of snow and a team of dedicated ...

It’s official: Milwaukee flag drama will continue until the end of time (maybe)

Matt Wild

February 14, 2019

It's time to admit that Milwaukee's search for a new flag will never end. Like Star Wars, Ghostbusters, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Milwaukee flag and the debate surrounding it is a multi-media franch...

Culver’s is the best, and so is the Shorewood Culver’s high school alumni wall of fame

Matt Wild

February 13, 2019

Tuesday, in "Tell us something we didn't know" news, a Restaurant Business report placed Culver's at number three in a list of the country's favorite quick-service food chains. The Wisconsin-based burger joint ...

Happy Fuel Cafe Day, Milwaukee!

Matt Wild

February 13, 2019

Earlier today, at a press conference at the 5th Street Fuel Cafe, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially declared Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to be Fuel Cafe Day. All Milwaukeeans are encouraged to enjoy Fuel'...

Egg & Flour Pasta Bar coming to Crossroads Collective

Matt Wild

February 12, 2019

Since opening in December, Crossroads Collective—a.k.a. one of the city's first "food halls" located in the former Oriental Drugs space on the East Side—has been great. It has also had two open spots in its col...

Milwaukee is still a lousy city for dating, apparently

Matt Wild

February 11, 2019

Valentine's Day is this Thursday, so you know the drill: every rank-happy site from Thrillist to WalletHub is unleashing lists of the best cities to find love, the best cities to lose love, and the best cities ...

Dude from Spin Doctors will play Shank Hall June 7, that’s what I said now

Matt Wild

February 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPi40lQetewY'all know Spin Doctors. Know how the hippy-dippy '90s alt-rock band earns a livin'. The lead singer of the group, Chris Barron, will play a show for you this ...