Author Tyler Maas

Mandatory Milwaukee: 7 Mile Fair has made the trip to Caledonia worthwhile for 60 years

November 4, 2021

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some sprawling suburban indoor/outdoor flea markets come and go, while some sprawling suburban indoor/outdoor flea markets become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Jo...

First Impression: WürstBar

Tyler Maas

November 3, 2021

Milwaukee and sausages go together like...hmmm. Actually, nothing really goes together quite like the pairing of Milwaukee and sausages. For better or worse, tubed meat delicacies have been synonymous with our ...

Listen to “I Don’t Even Dance,” the first Camden single in more than 20 years

Tyler Maas

November 2, 2021

Way back at the tail end of the last millennium, four Milwaukee musicians joined forces to form Camden. During its brief-but-commendable run, the indie-tinged emo outfit toured with Death Cab For Cutie and The ...

Nite Owl is officially closed for the season

Tyler Maas

November 2, 2021

Nite Owl is a spring and summertime staple that’s thrived on Milwaukee’s South Side since 1948. The iconic drive-in has been an important and widely-loved part of the city’s warm weather months for generations....

Welcome to November: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Tyler Maas

November 1, 2021

November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. Most of Milwaukee's festivals scheduled to take place during this pandemic-abbreviated year of entertainment are now over. By now, your Halloween costume has...

Eric Ash looks inward on vulnerable, hopeful “All I Can See”

Tyler Maas

October 29, 2021

If you're unfamiliar with the name Eric Ash, you might be aware of the Milwaukee multi-instrumentalist's output in a previous project called Alta, his current efforts as the violinist in Social Caterpillar, or ...

8 sweets and treats endorsed by Green Bay Packers players

Tyler Maas

October 28, 2021

Tonight, the Packers will take the field in Glendale, Arizona and face the Cardinals in a Thursday night matchup. Arizona is undefeated this season and Green Bay has, like, zero wide receivers available right n...

Get in the Halloween spirit with Fox Face’s “Johnson Death Farm” video

Tyler Maas

October 28, 2021

Fox Face is a band that's made for Halloween. The Milwaukee garage rock quartet's catalog features songs like "Boogie Man" and "Haunt You." Hell, they even have an EP called Teen Wiccan. So it's only natural th...

Wes Tank raps Jack Prelutsky’s ‘It’s Halloween’ in kid-friendly music video

Tyler Maas

October 27, 2021

Last year, Milwaukee-based musician, producer, actor, and videographer Wes Tank went viral by rapping Dr. Seuss books over beats made by Dr. Dre. Those early-pandemic videos garnered millions of YouTube views, ...

Masked Intruder’s Officer Bradford is bringing back charity calendar in 2022

Tyler Maas

October 25, 2021

When he’s not keeping a close and disapproving eye on the miscreants in Masked Intruder, Officer Bradford is encouraging people to have a positive body image. Between the oft-revealing outfits he wears while on...

The short, scandalous story of Milwaukee’s NFL team

Tyler Maas

October 21, 2021

Despite Milwaukee's proximity to Chicago and its noticeable contingents of Bears, Browns, and Bills fans that gather to watch games at local bars, the city is undeniably part of Packers Country. The Green Bay-b...

We’re screening ‘Bridesmaids’ at Avalon Theater November 17

Tyler Maas

October 21, 2021

Yes, you read that right! To celebrate the 10th anniversary (plus, like, six months) of the film's release, we'll be screening Bridesmaids at Avalon Theater on Wednesday, November 17. Tickets are on sale now! ...

Dumb “study”: Milwaukee is the 17th best city for vampires

Tyler Maas

October 19, 2021

Every few weeks, we stumble upon—or, more accurately, are emailed—news that Milwaukee is among the top cities in the country for...something. Usually, these so-called "studies" that declare our fair city to be ...

Here’s the Cream City Creatives vendor lineup

Tyler Maas

October 19, 2021

Now that we're fairly deep into October, it's our duty to inform you that, yes, the holidays are right around the corner. Though shopping for everyone on your list can be a drag, shopping local can help you fin...

Turner Hall Tiki Takedown returns November 14

Tyler Maas

October 18, 2021

Following a sold-out inaugural installment in early 2019, the second annual Turner Hall Tiki Takedown was planning to bring warm vibes and island cocktails back to the downtown ballroom March 22, 2020. Of cours...

Get ready for Valerie Lighthart’s spellbinding new EP and stream “Burn The Witch”

Tyler Maas

October 15, 2021

When we last caught up with Valerie Lighthart back in late spring, the multi-talented Milwaukee musician, model, and photographer was preparing to release an EP entitled PT I: THE GODDESS. Since releasing that ...

The 25 Chicago Bears starting quarterbacks of the last 20 years, ranked

Tyler Maas

October 14, 2021

UPDATE (9/10/23): Since writing this post in October 2021, Justin Fields has climbed the ranks. Today, we'd put him 6th and bump everyone else down one ranking. *** This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers will squ...

Count all the local references in Jon Henry’s “Tour Milwaukee” music video

Tyler Maas

October 13, 2021

Milwaukee has a way of inspiring people. Whether it's lyrical nods in songs, familiar faces and places being featured in music videos, representing the region with a Bucks jersey or MilwaukeeHome shirt on stage...

Letterkenny, Harry Potter, Pat McCurdy: Here’s the 2021-22 Milwaukee Admirals promotions schedule

Tyler Maas

October 12, 2021

It's been quite a while, but the Milwaukee Admirals will finally be returning to the ice this weekend. The longstanding AHL franchise and affiliate of the Nashville Predators abruptly ended its 2019-20 season (...

Season 3 of ‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ will premiere November 7

Tyler Maas

October 11, 2021

Back in August, we brought you the good news that Joe Pera Talks With You, a heartwarming and hilarious Adult Swim series that’s filmed primarily in Milwaukee by a largely local crew, would officially be coming...