Reminder: Milwaukee is not over
Finally, Milwaukee made its long-awaited debut on the national stage. This is what we’ve waited years to prove: that Milwaukee can host an event of national significance. Even better, it was supposed to be the ...
Weekend protest events include racial equity rallies, “Save The Post Office” marches
Looking for protests and protest-related events this weekend? Look no further.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Remembering Juan "Ariel" Perez
Mitchell Park (524 S. Layton Blvd.)
5:30 p.m.This year marks 15 years sinc...
Monterrey Market Plaza rises in former Toys “R” Us on 27th and Howard
Toys "R" Us went out of business in 2018, only to kinda-sorta return a year later. (My parents always told me it was closed when we drove past it, but that's beside the point). The 38,000-square-foot Toys "R" U...
Milwaukee Record now sells navy blue T-shirts (for a limited time)
It's been a productive year in Milwaukee Record Shop. Within the last six months, we released a new "Crew" T-shirt design (a few are still available!), a nifty Milwaukee Record tote bag (sold out!), and a total...
Well, at least there’s a DNC bobblehead
It's something! Here are the highlights of the release, courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
• The officially licensed bobbleheads will be available exclusively in the National Bobblehe...
Black Cat Alley is seeking three artists (or artist teams) to create three new murals
In a Mandatory Milwaukee piece from earlier this year, we had this to say about Black Cat Alley:
The site may now shy away from any overt social or political statements, but the natural alley-ness of the alley...
18 pictures (and 0 videos) from Day 4 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention
The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee: What a loss. What a waste. What more can you say?Here are 18 pictures and one video from Day 1. Here are 18 pictures and one video from Day 2. Here are ...
Dream 13: A baker’s dozen Grebe’s donuts we’d like to share with professional disc golfers, ranked
Donuts are nature’s candy. They look great and taste amazing and they never yell at you if you haven’t started watching Schitt’s Creek yet. Unlike most of you youngsters who have done nothing but bake for the p...
Hayward Williams pushes back against the darkness with vibrant, soulful ‘Every Color Blue’
With six full-lengths to his credit already, Hayward Williams doesn't let much get in the way of his creative process. Though the world definitely threw more than a few curve balls his way prior to the recordin...
Makk ‘n’ Cheese will open in Bay View this weekend
Way back in early January (which seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it?), we told you about a "mac and cheese parlor" that was coming to Bay View. That new restaurant venture, Makk ‘n’ Cheese, was expected to o...
18 pictures (and 1 video) from Day 3 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention
You know the drill: The 2020 Democratic National Convention was once set to take over Milwaukee and attract both 50,000 people and the world's attention. Now, thanks to COVID-19, it has been reduced to a nearly...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee County Parks are a godsend in a socially distant summer
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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...
Vinz Clortho sets sail (again) with ‘Fool’s Paradise II’ EP
The last time we heard from Vinz Clortho, the Milwaukee band (not the Ghostbusters character) had just released an unlikely/wonderful shoegaze cover of Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy." (For real: if you h...
Milwaukee Record’s last-minute, pandemic-proof Bucks “bubble” playoff preview
Before the world turned upside-down in mid-March, the Milwaukee Bucks were in the midst of a historically great season. Of course, that incredible season had to stop for a few months on account of the (still ab...
18 pictures (and 1 video) from Day 2 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention
You know the drill: The 2020 Democratic National Convention was once set to take over Milwaukee and attract both 50,000 people and the world's attention. Now, thanks to COVID-19, it has been reduced to a nearly...
Watch Stephen Colbert take a dump on our city with a lame “Virtual Milwaukee” tour
Isn't it hilarious that Milwaukee is out tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars thanks to the 2020 Democratic National Convention moving to an almost-all virtual event? Nope! Wouldn't it be hilar...
#DNC2020: Milwaukee was supposed to tell its story—but what story was that supposed to be?
Let's face it: there's something so typical, so on-brand, so Milwaukee of Milwaukee landing a once-in-a-lifetime event like the 2020 Democratic National Convention and then losing it to a global pandemic. Alway...
Our Milwaukee Record Re-Porter beer is back!
Since 2016, Milwaukee Record and Company Brewing have joined forces to make a delicious spiced porter called "Milwaukee Record Re-Porter." For the uninformed, Re-Porter is Company’s Night Rye’d Porter that has ...
Camino’s new West Allis location officially opens today
Since opening on Second Street in the fall of 2015, Camino has been a Walker's Point mainstay known for its excellent beer selection, delicious burger (that's only $5 every Monday!), tasty homemade sausages, an...
18 pictures (and 1 video) from Day 1 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention
It's been called the "ghost convention," the "convention that never was," and "the most Milwaukee thing imaginable." The 2020 Democratic National Convention, once set to take over Milwaukee and attract both 50,...