Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
The Couture might include hall for MSO
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is in early stages of considering plans to move its performances to a concert hall that could be built for the MSO in The Couture, the 44-story residential and hotel tower planned by Barrett Visionary Development near the lakefront.
ArtPlace America grant to fuel ‘Creational Trails’ program
The Artery, a former rail corridor bridging Milwaukee's Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods, and a 10-block stretch along West Wisconsin Avenue will be enlivened with interactive art in the coming months thanks to a $350,000 grant funded by ArtPlace America.
Johnsonville Sausage to sponsor NASCAR race at Elkhart Lake
Johnsonville Sausage has signed on with Road America to be the title sponsor for the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series event in June.
Milwaukee Wave extends lease at U.S. Cellular Arena
The Milwaukee Wave and the Wisconsin Center District signed a two-year contract extension to ensure the Wave will continue to play its home games at the U.S. Cellular Arena in downtown Milwaukee.
SURG to open 8-Twelve at Bayshore
SURG Restaurant Group plans to open a second 8-twelve MVP Bar and Grill restaurant, which would be located in space currently occupied by Coa at Bayshore Town Center in Glendale, SURG announced today.
Brewers seek name for new Leinenkugel beer
The Milwaukee Brewers have partnered with Leinenkugel Brewing Co. to create a “new brew,” a beer that will be served exclusively at Miller Park this year.
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ART Jamboree to feature local artists and commerce
ART Milwaukee will transform the Shops of Grand Avenue into an art gallery, theater, concert hall and vendor market in one this Saturday with its May ART Jamboree “ART & Buy Local Fair.”
Brewers seek name for new Leinenkugel beer
The Milwaukee Brewers have partnered with Leinenkugel Brewing Co. to create a “new brew,” a beer that will be served exclusively at Miller Park this year.
Emmons is new dean of UWM’s Peck School of the Arts
Scott Emmons has been named dean of the Peck School of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).
