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May 24, 2023

An oft-neglected aspect of the years-old conversation about the future of the Mitchell Park Domes is the neighborhood surrounding the park—and, more specifically, the people who live in that neighborhood. Sure,...

Milwaukee Metal Fest band names, ranked

May 24, 2023

Remember Milwaukee Metal Fest? There hasn’t been a Milwaukee Metal Fest since 2007! Happily, Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta purchased the rights to the storied event in 2022, and is bringing it back this year. YE...

“Brady Beach” will return to street between Nomad World Pub, Club Brady beginning May 26

May 24, 2023

If you've been seeking those elusive "summer beach" vibes this spring, seek no more: "Brady Beach" will return in 2023, beginning Friday, May 26. The outdoor patio/food/drink/party area will once again set up s...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Robot Witch

May 24, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeereco...

A look inside the future home of Pabst Theater Group’s upcoming East Side concert venue

May 23, 2023

When the Pabst Theater Group opens its new East Side concert venue in early 2024, show-goers will find it has a lot in common with the venue it has replaced, The Back Room @ Colectivo. In fact, it's better to t...

Milwaukee Public Museum previews future rainforest, butterfly vivarium, rooftop terrace

May 23, 2023

We've said it before and we'll say it again: After all the hubbub over what the future home of the Milwaukee Public Museum will or will not carry over from the current museum, it's remarkable how familiar the i...

Emmitt James is on a quest to be ‘Undeniably Ground-Breakingly Excellent’ with new album

May 23, 2023

While the artistic origin story of Emmitt James begins in Milwaukee, the bulk of it has taken place in Los Angeles to this point. Since heading out west after finishing college about a decade ago, James has lea...

Avalon Theater’s “Family Film Camp” series to screen fun flicks for all ages this summer

May 23, 2023

Summer is almost here! The arrival of the new season is also accompanied by warmer weather, longer days, dozens upon dozens of festivals and block parties, and—at least for the parents among us—the constant nee...

Pabst Theater Group opening new East Side venue, leaving Back Room @ Colectivo

May 22, 2023

After nearly eight years of hosting concerts at The Back Room @ Colectivo (2211 N. Prospect Ave.), The Pabst Theater Group will leave the East Side coffee-shop venue and open a new all-ages, "highly customizabl...

It’s down to 64 possible names for Milwaukee’s new pro soccer team. Vote now!

May 22, 2023

Remember last October when it was suddenly announced that Milwaukee would be getting a new USL Championship soccer team, and that it would be playing in a new 8,000-capacity outdoor stadium being built in the n...

Here’s the full lineup for T-Pain’s “Escape From Wiscansin Fest”

May 22, 2023

Last year, singer, rapper, and producer T-Pain embarked on an 18-show jaunt he called his “Road To Wiscansin” tour. That run of shows culminated with a show at The Rave/Eagles Club, which was dubbed "Wiscansin ...

Mayor Cavalier Johnson rings in inaugural MKE Peace Week, May 22-28

May 22, 2023

Everything is awful and everything is falling apart, but let's set aside any and all cynicism for a few days and celebrate MKE Peace Week, Milwaukee. The inaugural event, May 22-28, was created by Mayor Cavalie...

And your 2023 WAMI Awards winners are…

May 22, 2023

In case you missed it, WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) held its annual awards show Sunday night at Turner Hall Ballroom. It's true! Here are the 78 (!) winners. See you at the Best Club/Best Southeast Musi...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Ozzie

May 20, 2023

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...

The Show on Riverwest Radio: Jake “The Snake” Plummer (The Show’s Official NFL Correspondent)

May 20, 2023

Hosted by Kyle & Chris, The Show can be heard every day on WXRW 104.1 in Milwaukee. We interview people with stories to tell. Follow The Show on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Jake ...

Tacos And Tequila Festival brings tacos, tequila, a bunch of 2000s-era rappers to Franklin

May 19, 2023

UPDATE (6/28/2023): Nelly has been added as the festival's headliner. ••• Do you like tacos, tequila, and world-renowned rappers who really popped off in the early 2000s? If you answered yes to even one of th...

Business To Business: Clover co-owner Maggie Murphy likes life at Paddy’s Pub

May 19, 2023

With our “Business To Business” series, we’re offering business owners in and around Milwaukee a platform to acknowledge other local establishments and area entrepreneurs they appreciate. This week: Clover Milw...

Here are the Milwaukee County pools, water parks, and splash pads opening this summer

May 19, 2023

Believe it or not, summer is (theoretically) just around the corner. And with it, Milwaukee County Parks' summer pool season! It's almost time to pool it, Milwaukee!Ahem. Anyway, thanks to a 15% increase ...

Here’s the 2023 lineup for Boerner Botanical Gardens’ Concerts In The Gardens