Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Pottery studio opens in West Allis
Downtown West Allis has become home to Cream City Clay, a new pottery studio that will host hands-on pottery classes for adults and children of all skill levels.
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.
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.
Hal Leonard acquires music technology company
Milwaukee-based Hal Leonard Corp. has acquired Tunessence, a music education technology company based in Pittsburgh.
Brewers hire Counsell as new manager
The Milwaukee Brewers today named Craig Counsell the 19th manager in franchise history, signing him to a three-year contract through the 2017 season.
Lincoln Park tennis courts to be converted for futsal
The tennis courts at Lincoln Park in Milwaukee will be converted to futsal courts this spring.
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UPDATE: Progress made but still no deal on arena
Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, several key leaders of the state Legislature and representatives of the Milwaukee Bucks met for about 90 minutes Thursday at the Milwaukee Athletic Club in an effort to hammer out a financing deal for a new downtown Milwaukee area. Afterwards, the participants in the meeting said it was productive and that they are making progress, but no deal is done yet.
David Kohler to succeed his father as CEO in June
David Kohler will succeed his father, Herbert Kohler Jr., as the next chief executive officer of Kohler Co.
Lincoln Park tennis courts to be converted for futsal
The tennis courts at Lincoln Park in Milwaukee will be converted to futsal courts this spring.
Dr Pepper Snapple Group named beverage partner of IndyFest
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has been designated the official beverage partner of Milwaukee IndyFest, after a three-year track record of supporting the race series.