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Milo says goodbye to Milo at sold-out Cactus Club show

February 15, 2019

On the heels of his latest album, Budding Ornithologists Are Weary Of Tired Analogies, Rory Ferreira, a.k.a. Milo, rapped for a sold-out crowd at Cactus Club Thursday night. Milo has dubbed this tour "MILO'S FI...

Meet Joe Wong, the Milwaukee-born composer who made the music for Netflix’s ‘Russian Doll’

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2019

By now, you've likely plowed through the first season of the new Netflix original series Russian Doll. Though the Natasha Lyonne vehicle is inventive, hilariously dark, and incredibly enjoyable on its own, you ...

Join us at Kindred On K.K. for “Tuesday Tunes”

Josh Hoppert

February 14, 2019

Founded in 2017 by sisters Marija and Vesna Madunic, Kindred On K.K. has taken the big, boxy building at 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue in fun and beautiful directions. They offer a from-scratch menu, a full bar w...

Say goodbye to The Midwest Beat and stream a song from the band’s final album, ‘Incantations’

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2019

Following 14 years, close to 300 shows, three European tours, and a trio of albums, The Midwest Beat is coming to an end. The longstanding Milwaukee-Madison project will officially call it quits today with the ...

Watch Abby Jeanne take a spin around Hi-Fi Cafe in her “Music Box Dancer” video

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2019

Hi-Fi Cafe holds a special place in Abby Jeanne's heart. The Milwaukee singer and all-around musical force has been hanging out at the Bay View "time warp" since she was in middle school. She used to work there...

It’s official: Milwaukee flag drama will continue until the end of time (maybe)

Matt Wild

February 14, 2019

It's time to admit that Milwaukee's search for a new flag will never end. Like Star Wars, Ghostbusters, or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Milwaukee flag and the debate surrounding it is a multi-media franch...

25 great ways to celebrate and/or avoid Valentine’s Day in Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

February 13, 2019

Some of you are in a serious relationship, or at least involved in a budding romance. Others are happily (or perhaps miserably) single. No matter where your love life lands, the same thing holds abundantly true...

Culver’s is the best, and so is the Shorewood Culver’s high school alumni wall of fame

Matt Wild

February 13, 2019

Tuesday, in "Tell us something we didn't know" news, a Restaurant Business report placed Culver's at number three in a list of the country's favorite quick-service food chains. The Wisconsin-based burger joint ...

Happy Fuel Cafe Day, Milwaukee!

Matt Wild

February 13, 2019

Earlier today, at a press conference at the 5th Street Fuel Cafe, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially declared Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to be Fuel Cafe Day. All Milwaukeeans are encouraged to enjoy Fuel'...

Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in Greek airline’s safety video, is the best

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2019

Giannis Antetokounmpo can do no wrong.The young superstar has led his Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA-best 42-14 record this year and earned a spot as a team captain for next weekend's All-Star Game. In the proce...

Spend a day with Milwaukee quadruple amputee Joe Reed in Ben Wagner’s “Take My Time” video

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2019

Last year, much of the city learned the inspiring story of Joe Reed. The Milwaukee man had all of his limbs amputated as a child as a result of meningitis. In the years that followed, Reed was abused by his fos...

Egg & Flour Pasta Bar coming to Crossroads Collective

Matt Wild

February 12, 2019

Since opening in December, Crossroads Collective—a.k.a. one of the city's first "food halls" located in the former Oriental Drugs space on the East Side—has been great. It has also had two open spots in its col...

Milwaukee Record’s comprehensive guide to Mama Tried

Tyler Maas

February 11, 2019

Later this week, throngs of local riders and motorcycle enthusiasts who have been cooped up since fall and whose choppers have been in storage for months will enjoy a brief escape from the cold, dark, dull bike...

Milwaukee is still a lousy city for dating, apparently

Matt Wild

February 11, 2019

Valentine's Day is this Thursday, so you know the drill: every rank-happy site from Thrillist to WalletHub is unleashing lists of the best cities to find love, the best cities to lose love, and the best cities ...

Dude from Spin Doctors will play Shank Hall June 7, that’s what I said now

Matt Wild

February 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPi40lQetewY'all know Spin Doctors. Know how the hippy-dippy '90s alt-rock band earns a livin'. The lead singer of the group, Chris Barron, will play a show for you this ...

Interpol turns on the bright lights and gracefully traverses its catalog at Pabst Theater

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2019

Before the last time Interpol came to Pabst Theater in 2014, we referenced the two drastically different identities the seminal New York post-punk band has presented over the course of its lengthy run. The firs...

Palm Tavern has been sold, will close for “some retooling” on February 17

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2019

Last February, we reported that Palm Tavern was for sale. One year later, the venerable Bay View beer bar has been sold. According to staff members and an Instagram post from current owner Bruno Johnson, the pr...

Tucked Away: Las 7 Estrellas

Tyler Maas

February 8, 2019

Between beloved and well-established local staples and a steady wave of new bars and restaurants popping up in and around Milwaukee almost every week, worthwhile dining and drinking gems can occasionally get lo...

Burnhearts and Solemn Oath Brewery to collaborate on “A Folk House Kegger” variety show and tap takeover

Tyler Maas

February 8, 2019

Last weekend, Burnhearts curated a winning wintry mix of live music, rare and delicious craft beer, tasty food and barrel-aged cocktails, locally-made wares, and charity that all came together outdoors to form ...

266 Friday fish frys and counting: Morton’s Wisconsinn

Caleb Westphal

February 8, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Except for a few trips to the grocery store to pick up provisions, I had barely ventured outside...