Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
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.
“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.
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No fans this year for Packers training camp and preseason home games
The Green Bay Packers announced today that there will be no fans in attendance at training camp practices, Packers Family Night and any home preseason games this season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indoor sports complex proposed in New Berlin
A 122,500-square-foot indoor sports complex is planned northeast of West National and South Racine avenues in New Berlin.
Bucks bring new chicken to-go restaurant to Deer District
A new restaurant concept by the Milwaukee Bucks is now serving up scratch-made chicken tenders to-go from the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee.
River Club of Mequon sold to Virginia golf group
The River Club of Mequon country club and golf course is under new ownership.