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414 Flyers finds new success in old-fashioned promotion // Feature

by Tyler Maas May 8, 2013 -

“If you want to promote something and it’s not hanging up at Alterra or on the street or at the grocery store, how can you say you’re part of Milwaukee?”
“May The 4th” and Free Comic Book Day round out geek-tastic weekend // Feature

by Rob Wieland May 3, 2013 -

Also: SPOILERS in Bay View, and 42 Lounge’s grand opening.
The Saltshakers get more with less with EP releases // Feature

by Joshua Miller May 2, 2013 -

“It’s tough writing a lot, and I feel that if you focus on less and make those as best as they can be, you’re going to have more success.”
Miltown Beat Down sets the stage for final battle of the beat-smiths // Feature

by Thomas Michalski May 1, 2013 -

DJ Shadow serves as guest judge May 3 at Turner Hall.
World Of Barcraft: A look inside 42 Lounge, Milwaukee’s first “nerd bar” // Feature

by Rob Wieland April 30, 2013 -

“We didn’t want people to think this was a place with some folding tables and broken controllers. We want a classy experience for our demographic.”
We can be happy underground: Milwaukee Underground Film Festival returns May 3-5 // Feature

by Reuben Glaser April 26, 2013 -

“Slathering yourself with meat, in film, is not appreciated.”
Foster Fest celebrates two years of Hotel Foster, decades of Milwaukee music memories // Feature

by Joshua Miller April 24, 2013 -

“Bands make the scene. It’s all about them. We’re just a place for them to work their magic.”
Searching for community with May The Schwartz Be With You // Feature

by Matt Wild April 17, 2013 -

One man’s search for the true meaning of Milwaukee via the Harry W. Schwartz bookshops comes to Turner Hall April 20.
Milwaukee Psych Fest aims to create community // Feature

by Joshua Miller April 16, 2013 -

“I want everyone to succeed, and hope that this festival will expose Milwaukee for what it is: an amazing city full of talented, creative people willing to support each other to better the community.”
Painted Caves step out of the shadows and into the light // Feature

by Cal Roach April 12, 2013 -

The Middle-Eastern influenced band joins Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound tonight at Shank Hall.

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ICYMI: We pondered the agony, the ecstasy, and the accidental crack smoking of Riverwest Missed Connections http://t.co/qD3taDXo5z
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Folk and alt-rock combine for a remarkably strong debut: We review the new album from @twinbrotherMKE http://t.co/wKsL2eIXpr
AVClubMKE at May 17, 2013 10:45 AM

414 Flyers finds new success in old-fashioned promotion // Feature

“May The 4th” and Free Comic Book Day round out geek-tastic weekend // Feature

The Saltshakers get more with less with EP releases // Feature

Miltown Beat Down sets the stage for final battle of the beat-smiths // Feature

World Of Barcraft: A look inside 42 Lounge, Milwaukee’s first “nerd bar” // Feature

We can be happy underground: Milwaukee Underground Film Festival returns May 3-5 // Feature

Foster Fest celebrates two years of Hotel Foster, decades of Milwaukee music memories // Feature

Searching for community with May The Schwartz Be With You // Feature

Milwaukee Psych Fest aims to create community // Feature

Painted Caves step out of the shadows and into the light // Feature

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