MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Standout. Winter. Shows.

Known Moons vs. The Newport! Oriental Theatre vs. The Heights Dream Library!

"Hey! Hey! Get the hell out of there!"

The date of the 2026 Locust Street Festival. Seriously, that's it.

The week/weekend ahead…

Milwaukee's first Christmas came in the early 1830s...

"The Brewers Dance Crew will elevate the game-day atmosphere with professional choreography, engaging routines, and interactive fan experiences.”

We'll see you outside of Burnhearts on Saturday, February 7.

Press release: "Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park reflects the joy, vibrancy, and inclusivity that Milwaukee County Parks brings to our community."

Morning

BERT

Let’s all have a great weekend.

So long, autumn. Thanks for all the great local tunes.

Each month's spin will have a different theme. Bring a record that fits that theme and we might play it.

As someone who grew up along a different segment of Highway 32, I think I have to vote for Kinnickinnic Avenue in solidarity. 🛣️

I was today years old when I learned about the pool in the basement of The Rave.

J&B's Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Taproom is a place I've long known has existed, but until now have passed over.

Kinnickinnic Avenue vs. Oriental Theatre! The Newport vs. Great Lakes Distillery! More!

From light-filled ballrooms to the magnificence of thousands of signatures in the underground pool, The Rave’s Haunted Holidays is quite the experience.

Nice to be included. Thanks, @milwaukeerecord.bsky.social Nice little write-up on It Is Dead

Ten years ago today! Er, this morning.

"He's normal! And that's why he's big in Milwaukee! Milwaukee is normal! Although 10-years-ago-normal, but it's normal!"

Has the Department of Health put out their annual warning about raw beef sandwiches yet? They will!

Tickets to the January 21 screening are on sale NOW.

My latest. I forgot how much I enjoy writing blurbs.

Press release: "This is an important milestone for the MPS community."

This week on WMSE’s Local/Live: Social Cig!

"Our goal is to bring a sense of European leisure to Milwaukee dining. We want CASSIS to feel both transportive, but still deeply connected to our community."

A whole lotta metal in this month's Milwaukee Metal Monthly…

Enjoy unlimited samples of more than 50 non-alcoholic products at The Cooperage on January 3 and The Bur Oak on January 10.

“Are these dreams or nightmares? / Left in front of my right, I'm running, I'll be right there.”

We've said it before and we'll say it again: buy local. It's Mandatory Milwaukee.

Press release: Co-op to convert nearly 9,000 square feet of warehouse space to expand capacity.

Not a comprehensive list. Just remembering some places.

The Hop! The flag! Rethinking 794! The Milwaukee Public Museum! More ridiculous controversies!

Seriously, that's it. Okay, okay, and a little more info from a press release.

'Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist' is the December 18 selection for the Lion's Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club.

The week/weekend ahead…

Enjoy a new video for Fuzzysurf's 2022 holiday single "Cheer Up Snowflake (It's Christmastime)."

It will be Mr. Roll's first Summerfest appearance. Tyler Hubbard will open.

Good morning

The year in random photos! And yes, the Boat makes a lot of appearances. R.I.P. Boat.

Listen/watch the lead single off Brave You's forthcoming release.

“This name change strengthens our ability to show up authentically and inclusively for everyone in our community.”

As we mourn the places we lost, we ask that you also think about the places you love and would hate to lose.

Hold the ketchup and hold the applesauce—the potato pancakes at The Brick Pub & Grill are not only original, they're wonderful.

Drinking drinks and eating food and listening to a barbershop quartet sing Christmas songs in the Streets of Old Milwaukee last night was magical. One more year.