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Jeffrey Ross at Pabst Theater // Recap

by Tyler Maas February 3, 2012 -

Is it too soon for the “Don Cornelius Electric Suic-slide?” Probably.
John Oliver at Pabst Theater // Recap

by Tyler Maas January 30, 2012 -

“I’ve been to Milwaukee before to interview some of your crazy people, of which you have an abundance.”
John Hodgman at Turner Hall // Just Announced

by A.V. Club staff January 27, 2012 -

The That Is All author comes to Milwaukee March 30.
John Oliver // Interview

by Jason Zabel January 23, 2012 -

“The British media is sinking down as the American news media has lowered the bar for all of humanity.”
Jim Gaffigan at Pabst Theater // Recap

by Matt Wild January 3, 2012 -

“Everything is McDonald’s.”
Steven Wright at Pabst Theater // Recap

by Tyler Maas October 7, 2011 -

“They say the universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.”
Steven Wright // Interview

by Matt Wild October 5, 2011 -

“I don’t enjoy staying in the Marriott, or feel like going to the airport, but that’s just part of it in order to get onto a stage.”
Jon Stewart at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Matt Wild October 3, 2011 -

The Daily Show host performs a rare night of stand-up, and Milwaukee can’t seem to shut up.
The Midnite Show celebrates 10 years of improv comedy mayhem // Interview

by Brent Gohde September 20, 2011 -

“‘Okay, you’re raping a unicorn, but you’re discussing Soviet-era politics.’ Soviet-era politics? Can we just move on to the next raping thing?”
Michael Ian Black at Turner Hall // Recap

by Tyler Maas September 19, 2011 -

The comedian covers the usual: fatherhood, women, elderly strippers, and “purposeful fucking.”

Milwaukee Tweets

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AVClubMKE at February 13, 2012 12:33 PM
Wisconsin’s own #BonIver (or is it #BonnyBear?) gets “sweet hookup,” wins two #Grammys http://t.co/d0z9uORS
AVClubMKE at February 13, 2012 11:55 AM
Cheap Seats: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s A Thousand Words blends fact and fiction (@mkeCHAMBER) http://t.co/LgSGR6KZ
AVClubMKE at February 13, 2012 11:15 AM
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AVClubMKE at February 10, 2012 04:27 PM
BS list alert: Men’s Health gives Milwaukee a “D” when it comes to single women http://t.co/ciRuxWsP
AVClubMKE at February 10, 2012 12:15 PM
Before Megadeth plays the_rave Feb. 12 (with Motorhead!), we talk to frontman Dave Mustaine http://t.co/3O54V4tn
AVClubMKE at February 10, 2012 11:05 AM
This --> RT @Pabst_Milwaukee Van Halen cd release party...tonight 7pm at Club Garibaldi with @AVClubMKE !! Free PBRs!!
AVClubMKE at February 9, 2012 05:47 PM
Watch the @boniver/@theroots jam session that was never meant to be http://t.co/ddDgEQU9
AVClubMKE at February 9, 2012 02:45 PM
We recap last night's sold-out, ultra-rare Jeff Mangum show @PabstTheater http://t.co/sDwIpzQk
AVClubMKE at February 9, 2012 12:10 PM
Funny valentine: 5 unconventional Valentine's Day activities http://t.co/37w7kY0p
AVClubMKE at February 9, 2012 11:30 AM

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