Arts & Culture
Milwaukee Theater District aims to shine brighter spotlight on local venues, arts groups
In an effort to drive brand awareness and attendance back to pre-pandemic levels, several local performing arts and live entertainment organizations have joined forces under what's dubbed the Milwaukee Theater District.
Northwestern Mutual gives $3 million to local arts, cultural organizations
Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual on Tuesday announced it will give nearly $3 million in grants to several local arts and cultural organizations.
Milwaukee Public Museum names owner’s representative team for future museum construction project
Wisconsin-based construction consulting services firm MC Group, LLC, along with Capital Projects and Milwaukee-based real estate firm Emem Group, have been selected to serve as owner's representatives providing construction consulting services for the development of the future Milwaukee Public Museum, the museum announced Tuesday.
Milwaukee Rep provides theater complex project update
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater today announced it has raised $43 million towards its $75 million “Powering Milwaukee Campaign” to build a new theater complex in place of its existing Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex at 108 E. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee. The Rep also unveiled new renderings and provided additional details about the project.
Ruth Foundation for the Arts donating $11.5 million to arts organizations
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts has pledged $11.5 million to 138 arts organizations across the country, the Milwaukee-based nonprofit announced today.
Kendra Whitlock Ingram to step down as head of Marcus Performing Arts Center
The Marcus Performing Arts Center on Tuesday announced the departure of Kendra Whitlock Ingram, who served as the organization's president and chief executive officer since late 2019.
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MSO strikes deal with FPC Live to book concerts at Bradley Symphony Center
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has entered into an agreement with Madison-based concert promoter FPC Live to bring live shows to the Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Radio Milwaukee unveils rebrand
88Nine Radio Milwaukee will now be known simply as Radio Milwaukee, as part of the local nonprofit radio station's rebranding effort.
UPAF raises more than $10.7 million, exceeding 2022 campaign goal
The United Performing Arts Fund brought in more than $10.7 million for Milwaukee-area arts groups during its 2022 fundraising campaign, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.
The Interview: Maxie C. Jackson III
Maxie C. Jackson III is the new executive director of nonprofit 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Jackson has more than three...
