Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Marcus Center president and CEO to retire at end of year
Paul Mathews, the longtime president and chief executive officer of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, will retire at the end of the year, according to an announcement today.
Arts advocacy organization Imagine MKE names former Feeding Wisconsin leader as CEO
David Lee, founding executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, has been selected to lead Imagine MKE, a new organization that aims to support and champion the arts in Milwaukee.
New music festival announced for Fiserv Forum public plaza
The Milwaukee Bucks have added another new festival to the lineup of events planned for the public plaza adjoining Fiserv Forum.
Black Arts Fest MKE to return to Summerfest grounds
Black Arts Fest MKE will return to Henry Maier Festival Park for its second year this summer, with soul singer Bettye LaVette headlining the festival.
PrideFest Milwaukee posts record attendance again
PrideFest Milwaukee hosted a record number of attendees at Henry Maier Festival Park this year, reporting a slight increase over its previous record in 2018, parent organization Milwaukee Pride, Inc. announced.
Ivory Room Piano Bar planned in downtown Milwaukee
The owners of a piano bar in Madison are planning to open a second location, in Milwaukee.
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Summerfest attendance down in 2019
Summerfest saw a 6% drop in attendance this year, which festival operators attributed to multiple days of thunderstorm warnings and one fewer amphitheater headlining act.
Murals to be installed on East Tosa buildings next week
A portion of East Tosa will soon transform into what's being considered a new arts corridor thanks to efforts led by the creators of Black Cat Alley on Milwaukee's East Side.
Renaissance Theaterworks moving from Broadway Theatre Center to Next Act Theater
Professional theater company Renaissance Theaterworks will move its performances from its home at Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward to the Next Act Theater building in Walker’s Point for its 2020-21 season.
Silverspot Cinema set for July 12 opening in Brookfield
Miami, Florida-based Silverspot Cinema on Friday will open its first Wisconsin location at The Corners of Brookfield.