Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Milwaukee Film Festival to screen films at Avalon Theater
As Milwaukee Film continues to grow its annual Milwaukee Film Festival, it has secured the recently renovated Avalon Theater as an additional venue for festival screenings.
Sherman-Cisler named executive director of Jewish Museum Milwaukee
As Kathie Bernstein, founding executive director of Jewish Museum Milwaukee, approaches retirement, the museum has appointed Patti Sherman-Cisler to take her place.
Destination Kohler celebrates summer with Festival of Beer
Kohler, Wis., will usher in summer with the 7th annual Kohler Festival of Beer on Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31.
Milwaukee Film Festival to screen films at Avalon Theater
As Milwaukee Film continues to grow its annual Milwaukee Film Festival, it has secured the recently renovated Avalon Theater as an additional venue for festival screenings.
Sherman-Cisler named executive director of Jewish Museum Milwaukee
As Kathie Bernstein, founding executive director of Jewish Museum Milwaukee, approaches retirement, the museum has appointed Patti Sherman-Cisler to take her place.
Associated Bank becomes lead corporate sponsor of the Marcus Center
Thanks to a financial gift Associated Bank has bestowed upon the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the bank has been named the lead corporate sponsor of the cultural venue.
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Baird honors Lucroy for community involvement
Thanks to his philanthropic focus outside Miller Park, Jonathan Lucroy of the Milwaukee Brewers has been named winner of the 2015 Baird Community Involved Player of the Year Award.
Art Institute of Wisconsin prepares to close
The Art Institute of Wisconsin on Wednesday notified students and school employees that it will no longer enroll new students as it prepares to shutter its doors in the next two to three years.
Milwaukee to host 2015 Skate America
U.S. Figure Skating announced Monday that Milwaukee will play host to the 2015 Skate America, an international figure skating competition.
Harley-Davidson Museum announces new Bikes, Brats & Beer summer tour
The Harley-Davidson Museum will celebrate summer in the city with a new tour developed in partnership with Milwaukee Food & City Tours. The Milwaukee Legends Tour: Bikes, Brats & Beer will be offered Thursdays and Sundays from May 21 to Sept. 6.