And the 2021 WAMI nominees are…
...the same as the 2020 WAMI nominees.Yes, the 40th WAMI Award Show was postponed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's now set to finally take place on Sunday, October 17, at Milwaukee's Turner Hall...
Food truck park planned for long-vacant Humboldt Gardens building on Humboldt and North
A food truck park called Humboldt Gardens Gourmet is planned for the long-vacant Humboldt Gardens building at 2249 N. Humboldt Ave. The iconic three-story building was built in 1890, and was originally a Schlit...
Spin Doctors will just go ahead now and play two sets today at Summerfest
This year's Summerfest lineup has been a lineup constantly in flux. Numerous cancelations (mostly due to COVID-19) have created numerous holes in the Big Gig's schedule, leaving artists both national and local ...
What’s the deal with those electric scooter parking corrals?
Have you noticed a bunch of painted parking corrals for those wonderful/infernal electric scooters popping up on streets and sidewalks throughout Milwaukee? Have you wondered to yourself, "What's the deal with ...
New Milwaukee country band Ladybird enjoys life’s simple pleasures in debut single, “Zoomer”
The open road. Human companionship. Not being ground down by the never-ending horror show that is the 21st century. These are life's simple pleasures, and new Milwaukee country band Ladybird is here to enjoy th...
In case you blinked last week, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (Sept. 5-11)
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...
Avalon Theater’s Shocktoberfest returns with ‘Death Becomes Her,’ ‘Dream Warriors,’ more
It's a scientific fact that nothing beats October. The weather is awesome, Halloween caps the whole thing off, and businesses go nuts with the "Rocktober" and "Shocktober" events. Which brings us to Avalon Thea...
Reminder: Milwaukee’s first World Naked Bike Ride is this Saturday
Consider this your reminder that on Saturday, September 11, Milwaukee will join cities worldwide in hosting its first World Naked Bike Ride. Participants in the clothing-optional, "bare as you dare" ride will m...
Shahrazad moving to former Halal Guys on Oakland Avenue
Milwaukee Persian and Middle Eastern restaurant Shahrazad is currently closed. But fear not! The East Side staple is simply leaving its longtime home at 2847 N. Oakland Ave. and moving a few blocks north, to 31...
17 pictures of the new Generac Power Stage at Summerfest, plus 3 pictures of a chutney turkey sandwich I had at Crossroads Collective
Summerfest has a new stage! Well, sort of.The new Generac Power Stage is the rebranded and nicely upgraded Summerfest stage that used to be the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse. The new stage features "increased r...
Reminder: Here are the vaccination and mask requirements for getting into Summerfest
Happy Summerfest week, Milwaukee! Er, Summerfest Week 1! Or is it Summerfest Weekend 1? Whatever!Yes, Summerfest 2021 is set to go down at Henry Maier Festival Park September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. Plus, the...
Club Garibaldi will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test beginning August 28
Club Garibaldi is joining the ranks of Milwaukee and Milwaukee-area venues requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Club Garibaldi's new policy begins Saturday, August 28."Effec...
It’s the end of another awful week, so let’s listen to some new, not-awful Milwaukee music
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. This week: new Milwaukee music that dropped earlier today!• Ugh. This fucking w...
Woof! Brady Street Pet Parade will return October 3 and I’ll be the emcee
The beloved Brady Street Pet Parade will return to, well, Brady Street on Sunday, October 3. Yes, after an all-virtual parade in 2020, the city's finest good boys, pretty girls, and parrots (and their human com...
X-Ray Arcade will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test beginning Sept. 2
X-Ray Arcade is joining the ranks of other area venues in requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. The new policy begins Thursday, September 2."Beginning September 2, 2021, X-Ray ...
Milwaukee Paranormal Conference returns with local focus, Haunchyville coloring sheets
Isn't it odd that we live in a world where things like aliens, Bigfoot, and winged demons hanging out at the State Fair have become downright quaint? Just think of all the awful, horrible, and destructive thing...
So, um, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will be nominated new U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg?
So, um, President Joe Biden has nominated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be the new United States Ambassador to Luxembourg? Whaaaaaaa?Here's the official statement from the White House:President Bid...
Summerfest has hired a private company to provide shuttle bus service for 2021 fest
Want to get to Summerfest without driving? You can still take the bus. Sort of.Milwaukee World Festival announced Tuesday that it has hired a private company, Atlanta-based Vectour Group, to provide shuttle...
Oriental Theatre will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test beginning August 25
After less than a week back in business, the Oriental Theatre has announced it will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours for entry.The policy, announced by the oper...
In case you blinked last week, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (August 15-21)
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...