Marla Poytinger, co-founder Splash Studio.

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Bars & Recreation proudly announces The New Fashioned as Milwaukee’s first venue to feature HyperBowling
Margaux Chandler to join Bars & Recreation as Director of Asset Protection
The New Fashioned Announces Restaurant Partner For Deer District Project

The New Fashioned Announces Restaurant Partner For Deer District Project

Opening April 5 with Benson's Restaurant Group as its restaurant and catering partner.

New Bar Planned For Punch Bowl Social Space

New Bar Planned For Punch Bowl Social Space

The New Fashioned will offer food and drink, entertainment and shopping.

Bars & Recreation to Transform Former Punch Bowl Social Space into The New Fashioned, an Authentic Milwaukee Experience in Deer District
Ruth Lawson Joins Bars & Recreation as Director of Marketing
Bars & Recreation Offers Event Deals to Those Affected by Venue Contract Cancellations
Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program
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Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program

In 2022, more than $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 50 local businesses for property renovations and improvements

New Karaoke Bar, Corporate Event Space Opens Dec. 1 in Brewery District

New Karaoke Bar, Corporate Event Space Opens Dec. 1 in Brewery District

Amped, latest venture from Bars & Rec, will offer private suite karoke.

New Bar For Former Pabst Brewery

New Bar For Former Pabst Brewery

Amped will offer team building by day, private karaoke suites by night.

Now Serving: Big Trouble At Pizza Man
Now Serving

Big Trouble At Pizza Man

Leaky pipes and staff walkout. Plus: a Lebanese popup, Dino's returns, and goodbye Los Paisa.

Splash Studio Stays Virtual After Closing During Pandemic

Splash Studio Stays Virtual After Closing During Pandemic

Owner said the company was forced to innovate to survive the pandemic.

Build-Your-Own Mini Golf Bar Nine Below Announces Grand Reopening
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Build-Your-Own Mini Golf Bar Nine Below Announces Grand Reopening

Nine Below to Hold Grand Reopening After Brand and Space Refresh

Get Vaccinated and Throw Axes or Play Shuffleboard for Free at Bars & Recreation’s Vaccination Clinic
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Get Vaccinated and Throw Axes or Play Shuffleboard for Free at Bars & Recreation’s Vaccination Clinic

Bars & Rec to offer free axe throwing and shuffleboard as an incentive to get vaccinated during ‘Let’s AXE Covid!’ clinic

Bars & Recreation to Celebrate ‘414 Day’ with Round-Robin Activity Event
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Bars & Recreation to Celebrate ‘414 Day’ with Round-Robin Activity Event

Experience Axe Throwing, Shuffleboard, Painting and Mini Golf During Bars and Recreation’s 414 Day Celebration

Taverns: Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns
Taverns

Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns

Coverage for "Civil Authority" shutdowns has exclusion for "loss due to virus."

Celebrate International Women’s Day at NorthSouth Club
Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $250

Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Contribution to Nikiya Dodd of $250

Now Serving: Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.
Now Serving

Shah Jee’s Opens on West Wells St.

Plus: new calzone place comes to the East Side and two new restaurant concepts are planned for the burbs.

Taverns: NorthSouth Club Has Opened in Walker’s Point
Taverns

NorthSouth Club Has Opened in Walker’s Point

New bar has axe-throwing, shuffleboard and signature craft cocktails.

Now Serving: The Return of La Cage
Now Serving

The Return of La Cage

Plus: new-axe throwing bar, Mitchell St. pizzeria and Art Bar restaurant opening.

Opening Date Set for Axe Throwing & Deck Shuffleboard Bar in Walker’s Point
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Opening Date Set for Axe Throwing & Deck Shuffleboard Bar in Walker’s Point

The entertainment bar is 12,000 square feet and features 16 axe throwing lanes + 7 deck shuffleboard courts.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Want Entertainment? Try North Avenue
Eyes on Milwaukee

Want Entertainment? Try North Avenue

Ax throwing, painting or mini golf, Bars & Recreation has it all with a full bar to boot.

AXE MKE celebrates first birthday with weekend Axe-travaganz
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AXE MKE celebrates first birthday with weekend Axe-travaganz

The festivities will kick off with the Cake Smash party on Thursday, June 13.

Now Serving: Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Love’s On Tap in Walker’s Point

Plus: A Wahlburgers for Third Ward, shuffleboard bar in Walkers Point, Brown Bottle closes.

Taverns: New Axe Throwing Bar for Walker’s Point
Taverns

New Axe Throwing Bar for Walker’s Point

City's first AXE MKE is a hit. The second will also feature floor shuffleboard.

Owners of AXE MKE bringing Axe-Throwing & Floor Shuffleboard Bar to Walker’s Point
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Owners of AXE MKE bringing Axe-Throwing & Floor Shuffleboard Bar to Walker’s Point

Axes will fly and biscuits will slide at Milwaukee’s newest bar.

Splash Studio Leases Space on E. Kenilworth Pl.
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Splash Studio Leases Space on E. Kenilworth Pl.

Founders 3 Real Estate Services Recent Transactions

Now Serving: Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?
Now Serving

Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?

Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.

Splash Studio to Join its Sister Bars on the East Side
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Splash Studio to Join its Sister Bars on the East Side

Splash Studio will relocate to 1815 E Kenilworth.

Now Serving: Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals
Now Serving

Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals

Plus: New Eagle Park Brewing and AXE MKE opening and Buddha Lounge closing.

AXE MKE launches reservation system
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AXE MKE launches reservation system

The venue, located at 1924 E. Kenilworth Pl. on Milwaukee’s East Side, will feature 12 axe throwing lanes and a full bar

Now Serving: Your New Recreation Destination
Now Serving

Your New Recreation Destination

East North Ave. may become THE place for recreational bars and cafes.

Now Serving: New Taqueria on Brady Street
Now Serving

New Taqueria on Brady Street

Plus: Siver City Pho-fest. And an ax-throwing bar?

Now Serving: More Pizza, More Bakery Coming
Now Serving

More Pizza, More Bakery Coming

Wy’east and Redbar will offer pizza, a new downtown Grebes and new Hollander for bikers.

Splash Studio announces Masquerade Ball-themed Gallery Night and Super Secret Glow Project
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Splash Studio announces Masquerade Ball-themed Gallery Night and Super Secret Glow Project

The two featured exhibits, Affected and Impressions highlight elements of survival.

Milwaukee’s most creative New Year’s Eve party returns with an elegant silver and gold theme.
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Milwaukee’s most creative New Year’s Eve party returns with an elegant silver and gold theme.

Splash Studio’s Silver and Gold New Year’s Eve 2016 is now open for reservations.

Splash Studio: a painting bar presents Summer of #SelfieLove exhibit

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100

Splash Studio: a painting bar presents Summer of #SelfieLove exhibit
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Splash Studio: a painting bar presents Summer of #SelfieLove exhibit

Viewers will be invited to take “selfies” in front of the pieces using props and designed chalkboards in order to create, edit, filter, and digitally publish their own personal vignettes of self-love.

Splash Studio: a painting bar presents Summer of #SelfieLove exhibit

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $100