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The Disclaimer: Not necessarily the news

July 17, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

Damn! Wisconsin ranks third on bullshit Reddit swearing list

Tyler Maas

July 16, 2014

Holy shit! From Redditor “Niehaus” comes some fucking interesting news that Reddit users in Wisconsin love the hell out of swearing. A pair of specific-ass graphs ranked swearing per subscriber in comments of 1...

851,879 people enjoyed Summerfest this year (and 181,758 enjoyed those mini donuts)

Matt Wild

July 11, 2014

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications for bits of news we missed throughout the week.• As much as we love Summerfest (and as much as we love continuing the tradition of gently m...

The Disclaimer: Local media, Bar Louie dress codes, and living room shows

Matt Wild

July 10, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

8 (mostly) dead websites from Milwaukee’s past

Matt Wild

July 7, 2014

It’s been said the Internet is written in ink, not pencil. Nothing ever truly disappears from the ol’ World Wide Web, even (and some might say especially) the embarrassing stuff. Thanks to handy tools like the ...

The Disclaimer: Jason Kidd, Summerfest, and Millennials

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 3, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

How to huzzah! A guide to costumed performers at the Bristol Renaissance Faire

Rob Wieland

July 2, 2014

For 47 years, Milwaukee has thrown an annual party full of music, booze, and people dressed inappropriately for the weather. But enough about Summerfest: The Bristol Renaissance Faire is Summerfest’s junior by ...

A-side/B-side: Let’s talk about Wisconsin’s indoor smoking ban, four years later

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 2, 2014

In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle important city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Maybe.Matt Wild:...

First Impression: Bounce Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2014

With 42 Lounge enjoying a downtown stronghold, pinball enthusiasts taking to bars in all corners of the city in droves, and events like the Midwest Gaming Classic thriving in nearby Brookfield (why Brookfield?!...

Celebrate our 200th post with 100 MORE things to do in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 27, 2014

On May 13, 2014, we celebrated our 100th post with 100 highly specific things to do in the greatest city on Earth: Milwaukee. Now, just over a month later, we’ve arrived at our 200th post, which means it’s time...

The Disclaimer: Summerfest “changes,” canceled hair-metal fests, and ride-sharing drama

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 26, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

Milwaukee Record’s Summerfest survival tips

Tyler Maas

June 24, 2014

Face it, Summerfest can be expensive and annoying. Short of avoiding it altogether, there’s no hope of fully evading the soul-dulling pang that flanks the (arguably) worthwhile enjoyment the massive Milwaukee f...

Here’s a pretty awful “judgmental map of Milwaukee”

Matt Wild

June 24, 2014

Milwaukee is a terrific city, filled with incredible music, amazing food, and approximately 8,000 places to enjoy a drink after all that music and food. (One might say “You Gotta Be Here!”) But it’s also a city...

Nexus Game Fair attempts to fill the Gen Con-sized hole in Milwaukee’s gaming scene

Rob Wieland

June 16, 2014

The good citizens of Milwaukee may be shocked to discover that their fine city has a long history of geek heritage. In addition to (at least) two nerd-friendly bars and having a prominent fictional character st...

The Disclaimer: Nomad’s “favela” controversy, click-bait, short skirts, and Les Paul

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 11, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

VISIT Milwaukee’s “You Gotta Be Here” video is hilariously awful

Matt Wild

June 6, 2014

Back in 2008, a strange video surfaced online called “This Is My Milwaukee.” The 11-minute clip was an upbeat tourism video touting the many benefits of the Brew City, hosted by an agreeably accented man named ...

Prepare for festival season with a new episode of “Run Of The Mil”

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 22, 2014

In case the sudden change in weather and our super-sized summer festival guide didn’t tip you off, it’s almost time for, well, summer festival season. Yes, for the next four months the Henry Maier Festival Grou...

The Disclaimer: Critics save the MAM, TV news reports on rap, and African World Fest takes a break

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 22, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

Milwaukee Record’s 2014 summer festival guide

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 20, 2014

The Milwaukee calendar can be split into two sections: the bullshit part that everyone hates (a.k.a. winter), and festival season. Yes, for four months out of the year, Milwaukee is a joyous, wonderful place st...

Tracklist: 9 ways to entertain Milwaukee visitors this summer

Rachel Seis

May 19, 2014

Hot damn, summer’s on its way. After roughly 27 months of cowering in the bleakness of winter, it’s time for Milwaukee residents to emerge from the darkness, rub their bleary eyes, and focus on warmer days and ...