Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19
The annual July 3 fireworks show on Milwaukee's lakefront is the latest major local event that has been nixed this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten area golf courses aim to drive business with new membership program
As golf courses across the state prepare to reopen to the public tomorrow under Safer at Home guidelines, ten...
Brewers, Bucks launch relief funds for stadium employees
The Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks are lending a hand to part-time workers at Miller Park and Fiserv Forum who are temporarily out of work due the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Ryder Cup still set for September at Whistling Straits under revised pro golf tournament schedule
The Ryder Cup remains on schedule for Sept. 22-27 at Whistling Straits near Sheboygan under a revised professional golf tournament calendar revealed Monday by major pro golf organizations, including the PGA of America.
The Good Life: After pro career, Raised Grain Brewing co-owner now cycles for fun
As co-owner of Waukesha-based Raised Grain Brewing Co., Nick Reistad has spent the majority of his time over the...
COVID-19 threatens big year for Milwaukee sports, tourism
2020 was supposed to be Milwaukee’s time to shine. Now, just three months in to what could have been...
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Summerfest postponed until September
The 2020 edition of Summerfest has been postponed until September, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. president and chief executive officer Don Smiley announced today.
PrideFest, scheduled for early June, will be postponed
PrideFest organizers announced Wednesday that the festival, scheduled for June 4-7 at the Summerfest grounds, will be postponed.
Ryder Cup organizers deny report saying event at Whistling Straits expected to be postponed
The Ryder Cup, one of the biggest events in the world for professional golf and slated to be held at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County in late September, is expected to be postponed until next year, according to a report in The Telegraph in the United Kingdom.
Marcus to announce shutdown of theaters across the country
The Marcus Corporation is planning to announce a country-wide shutdown of its movie theaters, less than 24 hours after the company said it would implement social distancing practices at its theaters.
