MKE Music Rewind: The Trusty Knife
In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014.Everyone loves a "lost" album. Whether it's a legendary artifact (th...
12 pictures of the “Massimals MKE” art installation in Cathedral Square Park, plus 2 pictures of some tracks I saw in the snow and need help identifying
There's a new public art installation in Cathedral Square Park, and it's pretty neat! "Massimals MKE" is a group of life-size bear sculptures created by artist Jason Scroggin of Scroggin Studio. Massimals are d...
Why does Milwaukee call Nike Air Force 1s “Dookies”?
Dookies (noun): North Side Milwaukee slang for a style of shoe created by Nike in 1982. Pairs come in low, mid, and high top. Typically solid white.Philadelphia. Twenty-eleven. I was at the Rocky stairs whe...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Bay View Packing Co. has made pickled delicacies for discriminating palates since 1923
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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...
Gov. Evers extends statewide mask mandate for another 60 days
Hey Wisconsin! Assuming you haven't already made mask-wearing a part of your everyday life, listen up! The statewide mask mandate that has been in effect since July 2020 and has been extended every 60 days even...
Start your NFC Championship week by watching Allen Lazard’s juice review videos
In case you've been living under a rock or you're one of those infuriating "yay sportsball!" people, we're pleased to let you know the Green Bay Packers are just one game away from the Super Bowl. The Pack adva...
8 (mostly virtual) ways Milwaukee is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
There’s a lot of hate, ignorance, and stupidity floating around these days, which makes this day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all the more needed. Looking for something productive to do today, Milwaukee? Here a...
Prospect Avenue Colectivo closed “until further notice”
As first reported by OnMilwaukee, the Colectivo Coffee cafe at 2211 N. Prospect Ave. on Milwaukee's east side is closed. A sign on the door says the location is "temporarily on hiatus." (A previous sign stated ...
Let’s listen to the new Lil Wayne and Victor DeLorenzo Packers hype songs
It's a match made in playoffs heaven: rapper Lil Wayne, Milwaukee musician Victor DeLorenzo, and your Green Bay Packers. Yes, ahead of Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Packers and the Los Ange...
My First Band: John Sparrow (Violent Femmes, The Danglers)
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John Sparrow is living every Milwaukee musician's dream. The percussionist has toured all around the world, performed at legendary venues like the Sydney Opera House and Red Rocks Amph...
Interchange Theater Co-op moves into former Ampersand Theater Company space
Last week, we formally said goodbye to a few of the concert and comedy venues Milwaukee lost in 2020. One of those live entertainment establishments that was unable to sustain amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis w...
Max McGee and Chi-Chi’s: The role a Packers great played in creating a Mexican restaurant chain
Fans of the Green Bay Packers probably know the name Max McGee for a few reasons. The left end, wide receiver, and punter spent his entire 12-year professional career in green and gold, amassing more than 300 r...
Milwaukee PBS reveals 2021 production plans (with no new John McGivern shows)
Viewers like you were shook back in December when it was revealed that Milwaukee PBS would not be renewing popular travel show Around The Corner With John McGivern. "We understand Around The Corner With John Mc...
Stay updated on Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response, vaccine progress with weekly newsletter
Want to stay updated on Wisconsin's COVID-19 response and vaccine progress? There's a new weekly email newsletter for that.The Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the newsletter Thursday morning. ...
Snack Boys makes pandemic pivot to “Plant Boys”
For many Milwaukee businesses, 2020 and 2021 will go down as the "pivot" years: Taking once thriving business models and trying something new and different—anything new and different—in order to stay afloat ami...
Milwaukee health order limiting bars and restaurants with previously approved full-capacity safety plans to 50% capacity will expire Friday, thus allowing bars and restaurants with previously approved full-capacity safety plans to return to full capacity
It couldn't be simpler: A Milwaukee health order limiting bars and restaurants with previously approved full-capacity safety plans to 50% capacity will expire on Friday, January 15, thus allowing bars and resta...
Carryout Chronicles: Al-Yousef Supermarket & Restaurant
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...
The night an MCTS driver saved my life (maybe)
The other day I was video chatting with my mom about, of all things, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). If you read my Pulitzer-winning piece about cheese-filled burgers and depression, you might remem...
Victor Buell IV scores the apocalypse with synth-drenched solo album, ‘Fallen Angels’
The last time we checked in with Victor Buell IV, the Vinz Clortho leader was getting down—real low down—with a winning cover of Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy." The song was eventually included on Vinz C...
Get ready for Packers playoffs by watching AJ Dillon compare household items to the size of his legs
The playoffs are upon us, football fans! After earning a first round bye with an impressive 13-3 regular season record, the Green Bay Packers will host the Los Angeles Rams this Saturday afternoon. Though pro f...