Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Ryder Cup postponed until next year
The 43rd Ryder Cup, which was supposed to be held this September at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County, has officially been rescheduled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Delaware North has furloughed 1,300 employees at Miller Park and Lambeau Field
Buffalo, New York-based food service and hospitality company Delaware North notified state officials that it has temporarily laid off about 1,300 employees who work at Lambeau Field and Miller Park.
In focus: The Milky Way Drive-In
Almost every evening since Memorial Day weekend, cars have lined the parking lot the recently renamed Franklin Field –...
Court approves sale of The Bull in Sheboygan Falls
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of The Bull at Pinehurst Farms golf course for nearly $2.48 million.
Wanaki Golf Course purchased by private operator
Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls has been sold by Waukesha County to a family business that owns and operates several area golf courses and driving ranges.
Summerfest confirms six headliners for 2021 festival
Six of eight headliners scheduled to perform at this year’s Summerfest will perform instead at the 2021 festival, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. announced today.
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Oriental Theatre will remain closed as restoration work continues this summer
Work to restore the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee’s East Side will continue this summer while the theater remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local businesses and organizations add holiday pay, days off for Juneteenth
Businesses and organizations locally and around the country are providing holiday pay or paid time off to commemorate Juneteenth.
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Milwaukee Milkmen stadium has new name after last deal went sour
After a previous naming rights deal turned sour, ROC Ventures has partnered with the Franklin Tourism Commission to rename...
WhirlyBall reopens to pent-up demand
As WhirlyBall in Brookfield reopens in an era of social distancing and contactless interactions, the "eatertainment" concept has had to find ways to adapt a business model which is based largely on bringing people together.
