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Milwaukee considering 6-month moratorium on new vape shops

January 30, 2023

UPDATE (1/31/23): Following a lengthy discussion during Tuesday's Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, the proposed ordinance was approved, and will advance to the full Common Council on February ...

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (January 15-28)

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Here’s the lineup for the glorious return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, May 26-28 at The Rave

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Do you miss Milwaukee Metal Fest? Of course you do. 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 ...

Sparks! July 6 at Pabst Theater!

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Legendary pop-rock duo Sparks are set to play Milwaukee's Pabst Theater on Thursday, July 6! Tickets—which range from $39.50 to $79.50—go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m.! A presal...

Ladybird raises a cold one to honky tonk mamas, redneck raceways on self-titled EP

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

If you're wondering what's on the collective mind of Milwaukee good-time alt-country band Ladybird, look no further than the songs on the group's new self-titled EP: "Lounge Car Love Song." "Honky Tonk Mama." "...

Milwaukee Record’s Cats Of The Week: La Belle and Geneva

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 29, 2023

UPDATE: LA BELLE AND GENEVA HAVE BEEN ADOPTED! ••• Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducin...

Business To Business: Silver City Studios co-owner Josh Evert loves Wy’east Pizza

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 27, 2023

Owning and operating a small business can be very difficult, stressful, and thankless work. The hours can be long, a paycheck isn't always guaranteed, and the worries tend to pile up. With our "Business To Busi...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2023

Tyler Maas

January 26, 2023

For a period of nine years, Burnhearts Mitten Fest has offered a one-day escape from the seasonal doldrums that plague Wisconsinites in wintertime. The February festival brings people together in a two-block st...

The inexplicable ‘Medieval Madness’ pinball machine at East Side Maytag Coin Laundry: The Milwaukee Record Review

Matt Wild

January 26, 2023

Laundromats are quirky, liminal-space pockets of humanity, and the laundromats of Milwaukee's East Side are no different. There's that little laundromat on Murray Avenue, located between a convenience store and...

We’re screening ‘The Little Rascals’ at Avalon Theater on February 22

Tyler Maas

January 26, 2023

These days, reboots are all the rage. However, about 30 years ago—long before any and every existing piece of intellectual property with even an ounce of nostalgia behind it would be revived, repackaged, and re...

Brewed City: Escuela Verde Newline Cafe

Tyler Maas

January 25, 2023

Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs boast a wealth of great independent coffee shops, award-winning roasters, and other excellent area establishments where you can get a caffeine fix. We plan to celebrate som...

Wisconsin’s favorite sex position is about as adventurous as you’d expect

Matt Wild

January 25, 2023

It's late. You're alone. You're poking at your phone or looking at your laptop. You're feeling—to quote Beetlejuice—a little anxious, you know what we mean? If you're Breaking Bad's Dean Norris, you search for ...

New bar/restaurant planned for long-empty Oakland Avenue spot

Matt Wild

January 25, 2023

A long-empty Oakland Avenue location that previously housed Oakland Trattoria, The Black Rose Irish Pub, and a couple of pizza places we're forgetting about could finally see new life.License applications f...

Milwaukee’s Lupi & Iris, Black Shoe Hospitality, more are 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Matt Wild

January 25, 2023

The James Beard Foundation announced its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists on Wednesday, and two Milwaukee dining staples made the grade: downtown hotspot Lupi & Iris (for Best New Restaurant), ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Chicken Wire Empire

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 25, 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 our Soundcloud.milwaukeerecord · WMSE's L...

Mandatory Milwaukee/Wisconsin: Debating where “Up North” begins

Tyler Maas

January 24, 2023

Some frequent sources of online arguments come and go, while some frequent sources of online arguments become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn loca...

Brady Street meeting shows support for hotel, concern for other Brady Street issues

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

Monday night at Dorsia, ahead of a neighborhood meeting about a proposed 11-story hotel for the corner of Brady and Farwell, a number of tongue-in-cheek "Brady Bingo" cards circulated through the crowd. The car...

Dave Matthews Band will play the AmFam Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest, June 29

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

Hot off of playing a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2021, Dave Matthews Band will return to Milwaukee and play a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2023. Okay, we're guessing on the "thr...

Listen to Caley Conway talk about her latest EP, ‘Only A Dark Cocoon’

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

One of our favorite recent Milwaukee records is Caley Conway's Only A Dark Cocoon, an EP built around the classic Joni Mitchell song "The Last Time I Saw Richard." One of our favorite Milwaukee radio shows, mea...

Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater is closed, will be replaced by sports betting venue

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

After more than 20 years of hosting musical acts, comedy acts, and more, Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Northern Lights Theater has closed. It is set to be replaced by a permanent sports betting venue."This is a...