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Gov. Evers has issued a NEW statewide mask mandate and what is even happening anymore

February 4, 2021

On Thursday, one hour after the Republican-controlled Assembly voted to kill the state's COVID-19 public health emergency and mask mandate, Gov. Tony Evers issued a new COVID-19 public health emergency and mask...

Like nearly 6,000 Wisconsinites, Wisconsin’s mask mandate is dead

Matt Wild

February 4, 2021

UPDATE: Well, one hour after the death of his original COVID-19 public health emergency and mask mandate, Gov. Evers has issued a new COVID-19 public health emergency and mask mandate. What is even happening an...

A look back at some forgettable Super Bowl halftime shows

Nick Olig

February 4, 2021

The 55th Super Bowl is slated for Sunday, February 7 in a meeting between two teams who probably envy the 13 total championships the Green Bay Packers have won in their unmatched history. To distract us from th...

Carryout Chronicles: Gold Rush Chicken

Tyler Maas

February 4, 2021

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. It’s especially tough for restaurants in Wisconsin, where COVID-19 numbers are currently off the charts. Wanting to highlight local...

Here are all the groups that have registered their support for ending Wisconsin’s mask mandate

Matt Wild

February 4, 2021

There aren't any. The picture is blank. That's the joke.With Republicans in the state Senate and Assembly set to terminate Gov. Tony Evers' COVID-19 public health emergency and Wisconsin's mask mandate some...

Milwaukeeans share their Mitten Fest memories

Tyler Maas

February 3, 2021

For the past eight years, Burnhearts has curated a winning wintry mix of live music, rare and delicious craft beer, tasty food and barrel-aged cocktails, locally-made goods, and charity that all came together o...

Meet Fight Dice, a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired music collective featuring members of The Promise Ring and Braid

Tyler Maas

February 3, 2021

They say to write what you know. Well, the members of Fight Dice know Dungeons & Dragons. Before the Milwaukee music and arts collective got its start, its members had spent a few years playing the game tog...

Milwaukee alderwoman proposes pilot program to “put residents to work with snow removal cleanup”

Matt Wild

February 3, 2021

Hot (cool?) on the heels of yesterday's news of two Milwaukee aldermen calling the city's snow removal efforts "simply unacceptable," comes news of a Milwaukee alderwoman with a snow-removal plan.Alderwoman...

Mi Pais serves up hot dogs and mini tortas, snacks and shots, more

Juan Miguel Martinez

February 2, 2021

There are places that feel like home. They make you feel safe, there's food, and there are people who remind you of your own family or warm memories. Mi Pais (1401 W. Greenfield Ave., 414-935-2567) provides all...

Summerfest 2021 moving to three weekends in September

Matt Wild

February 2, 2021

Summerfest 2021—previously scheduled for June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10—has been moved to September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18."While the progress made through the vaccine rollout is encouraging, we believe ...

Bask in the impromptu ambiance of Whaler’s ‘ex-tem-po-re’

Tyler Maas

February 2, 2021

When he isn't making excellent prints for his Bureau Of Print Research And Design business or helping to release music from a vast roster of Midwest bands as co-owner of Triple Eye Industries, Francisco Ramirez...

Two Milwaukee aldermen call city’s snow removal efforts “simply unacceptable”

Matt Wild

February 2, 2021

It snowed a lot over the weekend. It's gonna snow some more in the next few days. Who removes all that snow? Milwaukee's Department of Public Works. Is the DPW doing a good job at snow removal? Well, according ...

New Milwaukee health order eases restrictions on indoor gatherings, allows counter service for ordering and pick up, more

Matt Wild

February 2, 2021

A new Milwaukee health order set to go into effect on Friday, February 5 will ease restrictions on indoor gatherings, allow for limited reopening of museums and other public exhibition spaces, allow bars and re...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Dewey Gill’s Big Band Program on WMSE is essential Sunday listening

Matt Wild

February 1, 2021

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Milwaukee Record now sells forest green and cream T-shirts (for a limited time)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 1, 2021

Oh Deer! We have a brand new T-shirt design. With the help of Redwall Screen Printing, we’re making a limited run of forest green Milwaukee Record shirts with cream lettering. PRE-ORDER NOW! Why forest green an...

Phobruary forges on with “Pho To Go!” format in 2021

Tyler Maas

February 1, 2021

Since 2014, VIA CDC (a community organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors) has organized a month-long celebration aimed at highlighting the abundance of excellent Asian-owned eating establ...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: January 2021

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 31, 2021

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM’s Lake Effect? Click HERE.) LPs AND EPs ...

My First Band: Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie)

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 29, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); My First Band has reached the century mark! We're celebrating the 100-episode milestone in grand fashion with the incomparable Adam Weiner, who you might know better as the singer, pia...

Read about Wisconsin Republicans’ hilariously incompetent week while listening to “Yakety Sax”

Matt Wild

January 29, 2021

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• Remember this Thursday, when Wisconsin Republicans were set to kill the stat...

Nancy Drew And The Case Of “Hey, Is That Steny’s In The New ‘Nancy Drew’ Episode?”

Matt Wild

January 28, 2021

It's a case only a famous, forever reimagined and rebooted teen detective could solve: Why did Milwaukee bar and fish fry staple Steny's Tavern & Grill make an appearance on Wednesday night's episode of the...