Wisconsin Center District

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

Future of Panther Arena, High Life Theatre Uncertain

Wisconsin Center District could pursue redevelopment of properties.

Downtown Hotel Won’t Close After All, New Hotel Planned

Portion of Hilton Milwaukee will be rebranded.

After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Black Travel Summit Names Milwaukee as 2026 Host City

Alderman Robert Bauman statement regarding the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the Milwaukee Arena and Miller High Life Theater as Historic Sites

Designation will ensure full transparency and require public input regarding future development proposed for the sites

UPAF Raises $9.1 Million during its 2025 Campaign to Support Southeastern Wisconsin’s Performing Arts

Funding Day celebration spotlights Milwaukee’s national leadership in performing arts funding

3rd Annual Milwaukee Theater Week Returns with New Experiences, Community Partnerships, and the popular ‘Best Seats in MKE’

The Cookbook” and Special Chef Talk Event

Halloween Village returns to Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin to delight families Oct. 10-31