WMSE’s Local/Live: 5 O’Clock Charlie
WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, May 28, 2024: 5 O'Cl...
Company Brewing has closed
Less than two weeks after celebrating its ninth anniversary, Company Brewing, 735 E. Center St., has closed. Like, closed for good. Like, now. The Riverwest staple posted this message to social media late Tuesd...
21 photos from the grand opening of Old Guard Games
There are a few things to know about Old Guard Games. One, it's a new independent tabletop gaming store located at 3132 N. Downer Ave., just across the street from UWM. Two, while it does carry some board games...
Here’s the beer list, food vendors for this weekend’s “Toppling the RAY-borhood” parking lot party
You can always count on Ray's Wine & Spirits for a good time. Beyond offering an astounding assortment of beverages all year long, the Wauwatosa beer and liquor retailer regularly treats customers to fun ce...
Koppa’s is for sale, so let’s all chip in and buy it
Just one year after the much-publicized reopening of its "Fulbeli Deli," longtime East Side grocery store/bodega Koppa's is for sale. A short-and-sweet "Koppas is for sale" message (since deleted) was posted to...
Open your heart and watch Jorge Vallentine’s touching “God In Everything” music video
This past Valentine's Day, Milwaukee indie-folk musician Jorge Vallentine released Grace, For Those Who Need It, a four-song EP that chronicles his "journey through the unraveling of a difficult relationship b...
Wegner’s St. Martins Inn will close June 1
Popular Franklin fish fry destination Wegner's St. Martins Inn (11318 W. St Martins Rd.) announced Tuesday that its final day of service will be Saturday, June 1. Why the sudden closure? Owners Dennis and Kathi...
Jane’s Addiction and Love And Rockets will play BMO Pavilion September 22
In case you missed it, legendary alternative band Jane's Addiction recently reunited with all of its original members. Yep, Dave Navarro, too! Now, along with '80s greats Love And Rockets, the band is prepping ...
VeganMania Milwaukee to bring vegan food, nonprofits, makers to Greenfield Park on June 2
Milwaukee is currently in the midst of a culinary renaissance. Part of the ongoing evolution and development of local dining is the improved access and quality of vegan food in and around the city. This weekend...
Lilliput Records to host Andrew Bird in-store signing on May 30
In its relatively brief history, Lilliput Records (1669 N. Farewell Ave., 414-271-8590) has already established itself as one of the state's best record stores. The independent music retailer has also brought f...
Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Toby
Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in the Milwaukee area through ta...
Enjoy Every Fish Fry: I built a Friday fish fry dinner using The Hop
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Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow his never-ending adventures—sponsored by Miller High Life—HERE. This week, fish fry #542: The Explorium Brewpub via M...
Busby’s is now open for business
We have some good news for you as we head into the long holiday weekend! Busby's (3475 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-249-4766) is now open for business. The new bar in Bay View/Fernwood—we'll be corrected no matter...
Klassik communes with nature in “RunItUp” video
Milwaukee is a city (the 31st-most-populous city in the country, or something like that) but it's a city with a lot of natural space. Parks, woods, rivers, bluffs, and a big ol' lake are just a few of the wild ...
Rock Party Block Party brings music, food, art outside of Puddler’s Hall on July 13
It's not even Memorial Day yet and it's already shaping up to be one of the busiest and best festival seasons in recorded Milwaukee history. Want yet another event to add to the ever-growing list of summer ente...
We made a “Sampler Platter” T-shirt just in time for festival season
Memorial Day is just around the corner. The weather is gorgeous. The sun is staying out past 8 o'clock. Life is good! Most importantly, Milwaukee's festival season is about to be in full swing. While every loca...
All things Milwaukee (and fish boil) in ‘Top Chef’ Episode 10
Welcome back cheftestants! Last time on Top Chef, the remaining chefs had a cranberry-themed quickfire with more than a few surprises. Judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons announced they would be joining host ...
Cactus Club preps accessibility renovations with Bully, ESG fundraiser shows
The Cactus Club is the best music club in Milwaukee, full stop. The Bay View institution has hosted countless shows from artists big and small, and has been a beacon and welcoming home for local talent. In rece...
Living in the city, getting lunch at Gyro Palace
Years ago, I briefly worked for a guy who delivered free weekly newspapers and magazines to Milwaukee businesses. You know, the stuff you'd find scattered on the floor next to racks of The Onion and Shepherd Ex...
Toadskin announces upcoming album with new single, “Hollow Bones”
When we last checked in with Toadskin, the Milwaukee-based garage rock trio was treating WMSE listeners to a Local/Live set that included its then-new single, "Lemons." Since that on-air experience back in mid-...