Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Marcus Corp. makes additional layoffs in Wisconsin
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. has laid off 212 additional workers at its Wisconsin businesses as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the service and hospitality industries.
Wisconsin’s arts and culture industry among the hardest hit sectors by COVID-19, report says
One-third of those employed in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector filed initial unemployment claims in the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, making it one of the hardest-hit industries in the state, according to a new report.
Marcus Corp. Q2 earnings hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic
With its operations virtually shut down during the second quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcus Corp. today reported a net loss of $27 million for the quarter.
Brewers home opener postponed after two Cardinals players test positive for COVID-19
The Milwaukee Brewers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed after two Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19.
Packers’ Mark and Laurie Murphy back MPS Foundation’s #ConnectMilwaukee campaign
Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer Mark Murphy and his wife Laurie are donating $100,000 toward the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. $1 million fundraising campaign to provide internet access for students and their families.
Behind-the-scenes look at the Oriental Theatre restoration project
While the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee’s East Side remains closed for the summer, work is underway to restore the historic 93-year-old building’s main and east houses.
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“Bo” Black dies at 74
Elizabeth "Bo" Black, who was the executive director of Summerfest from 1984 to 2003, has died at the age of 74.
Brewers’ Schlesinger hasn’t given up hope on fans at Miller Park this year
As the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to begin regular season play later this week, team officials are coming to terms...
New indoor amusement park Urban Air opens Saturday in Waukesha
Indoor amusement park Urban Air is set to open this weekend, in Waukesha.
ROC Ventures adds additional sanitation to Ballpark Commons
After two Milwaukee Milkmen players tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, the team's owner is taking additional measures to keep the Franklin stadium clean.
