Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Volunteers ready to roll at PGA Championship
The PGA of America announced today that all volunteer positions for the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits have been filled, with approximately 3,400 volunteers set to represent 42 states and five countries during the August 10-16 event in Haven, Wis.
BloodCenter of Wisconsin to host 15th annual Milwaukee Bucks Blood Drive
The Milwaukee-based BloodCenter of Wisconsin is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bucks to host the 15th annual Milwaukee Bucks Blood Drive. The drive will be held on Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St., Milwaukee.
Weekend preview
The weekend is nearly upon us, and OnMilwaukee.com has all the details on what's happening.
Boys & Girls Clubs to launch basketball league with $2M donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will form a competitive basketball league for students in 3rd through 8th grades, thanks to a $2 million donation from Albert Nicholas, founder and chairman of Milwaukee-based Nicholas Company, Inc.
Marcus Corp. revenue up 9%
Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp. today reported third quarter net income of $2.8 million, or 11 cents per share, compared with net income of $273,000, or 15 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2014.
Destination Kohler to host exclusive Scotch tasting
Destination Kohler will offer Scotch drinkers an exclusive opportunity to sample The Balvenie Fifty Single Malt Scotch during a May weekend event.
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Join the BizTimes March Madness pool
BizTimes Milwaukee invites readers to participate in its annual NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness pool. The BizTimes Milwaukee Bracket is held through CBSSports.com.
Northwestern Mutual to sponsor First Four and Final Four
Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the First Four and Final Four rounds of the 2015 NCAA College Basketball Championships.
UPAF aims to raise $1.6 million for Waukesha County organizations
The United Performing Arts Fund will attempt to raise $1.6 million through its 2015 Westside Campaign, which funnels into the nonprofit’s total 2015 campaign goal of $11.86 million.
Attend ‘PGA Championship: A Major Partnership’
BizTimes Media invites readers to kick off the Wisconsin golf season by attending “2015 PGA Championship: A Major Partnership,” a special celebration which will take place Tuesday, April 28, in the Pilot House at Pier Wisconsin in Milwaukee.