Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Milwaukee Theater District aims to shine brighter spotlight on local venues, arts groups
In an effort to drive brand awareness and attendance back to pre-pandemic levels, several local performing arts and live entertainment organizations have joined forces under what's dubbed the Milwaukee Theater District.
Tim Sullivan donates $1 million to Catholic Memorial for Infinity Fields acquisition
Tim Sullivan, the former CEO of REV Group, Gardner Denver and Bucyrus International, is donating $1 million to Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha to support the school's plans to expand by purchasing the Infinity Fields Baseball Park complex in Waukesha.
See photos from Wisconsin’s college basketball games at American Family Field
On Friday night, for the first time in its 22-year history, American Family Field hosted basketball games instead of baseball.
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Omaha, Nebraska-based ACX Cinemas recently announced plans to move into the former iPic Entertainment movie theater, bowling alley and...
See photos: Crews work to set up basketball court at American Family Field for Badgers games
The stands of American Family Field will be home to fans of a different kind of ball game on Friday night.
Marcus Corp. third quarter results driven by hotel revenue surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Post-pandemic recovery continues for Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp., with third-quarter revenue from its hotel division surpassing 2019 levels.
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Cousins Subs signs joint venture with Donald Driver as part owner of six corporate locations
Cousins Subs has teamed up with former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver, the Menomonee Falls-based company announced Wednesday.
Common Council approves zoning for Deer District concert venue complex
Zoning standard changes related to FPC Live’s $50 million concert venue planned for the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee received unanimous approval from the Common Council on Tuesday, allowing the project to proceed to site plan reviews, and ultimately construction.
David Stearns to step down as Brewers’ head of baseball operations
David Stearns is stepping down as president of baseball operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, the team announced Thursday morning.
Report: Kenosha casino approval would be ‘significantly less’ risky today for state than when Walker rejected it
A new report from the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau says a 2018 amendment to the state's compact to the Potawatomi significantly reduces the state's financial risk to approving plans for a Kenosha casino.
