Deer District

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August

Nine new additions include a taqueria, 80s-themed bar and halal restaurant.

Explorium Unveils Final Good City Rebrand

Plus: Tea, taverns and a "top tier" restaurant.

City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing

Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.

Deer District to Host New Holiday Market, Presented by BID #53, From Nov. 21-30

Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable

How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.

New Bar Taking Over Key Deer District Spot

High-profile operator slated to replace Bucks-affiliated sports bar.

New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’

European brand promises 'sophisticated' hotel for city's most chic neighborhood.

New Hotel Planned for Third Ward

Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.

Wisconsin to Face Villanova at Fiserv Forum On Dec. 19 in Milwaukee Hoops Showdown

Tickets on sale Sept. 24

Flat Out Friday, Presented By Harley-davidson, Races Back Into Fiserv Forum On Feb. 20 To Celebrate 10-year Anniversary

Tickets are on sale now at www.fiservforum.com

Large Pabst Apartment Complex Sold

Investor with local ties buys 118-unit complex at a premium over assessed value.

AJ Bombers Announces Closing Date

Longstanding burger joint to close by year's end.

Outdoor Concert Series Live In The Plaza To Take Place In Deer District This Summer

Live in the Plaza is presented by NÜTRL

Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?

Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.

WisDOT Unveils Four Options To Rebuild I-794

Open house draws hundreds, but a decision on preferred alternative is still more than a year away.

Fiserv Forum Awarded Prestigious LEEd® Platinum Certification

Fiserv Forum becomes one of only two NBA arenas to earn LEED v4.1 Platinum certification for operations

Morning Glory Art Fair, Presented By Wisconsin Craft, Returns To Deer District Aug. 9-10

50th annual outdoor art fair supports independent artists

Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown

Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.

Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots

Mayor Johnson has criticized 'sea of parking.' Ballpark district seeks consultant.

New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape

New venue fills portion of former Bradley Center site.

Fitness On The Plaza, Supported By Deer District Bid 53, To Return To The Plaza At Fiserv Forum This Summer

Free Zumba® and yoga classes in Deer District

Splash Studio presents: Painting on the Plaza all summer long

Your go-to outdoor creative escape June through August

Free Summer Film Series, Presented By Deer District Bid 53 And Milwaukee Film, Returns To The Beer Garden On Thursday, June 12

RNC Report Says Convention Had $321 Million Economic Impact

Host-sponsored report touts impact more than 50% larger than predicted.

Shane Gillis To Bring “Shane Gillis Live” Tour To Fiserv Forum On Saturday, Aug. 23

Tickets on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. CT

Grammy-Award Winning Rock Band Evanescence To Headline 102.9 The Hog’s 2025 Hog Havoc On Sept. 18 At Fiserv Forum

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. CT

The Nature & Culture Museum Rises

New museum, new name, new view on way into Downtown.

Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel

Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.

Union Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel

Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.

Milwaukee Bucks Encourage Fans To Follow Safety Measures For 2025 NBA Playoffs

Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit

An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?

Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs, Presented By Bmo, Tip Off Saturday, April 19

Anti-Trust Case Against Live Nation Could Impact Milwaukee

Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.

Good City Brewing Replacement Opens on East Side

Wayfinder offers globally inspired small plates, craft cocktails and beer from both Good City and Explorium.

Local Business Crafts The Future Museum’s Exterior

Germantown-based Stonecast Products brings Wisconsin’s natural landscape to life, mimicking Mill Bluff State Park geology in concrete panels that will become the exterior of the Future Museum

Milwaukee Public Museum Begins Exhibit Fabrication Process for Future Home

The world-class team at Kubik Maltbie, other local firms to support exhibit creation and installation

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Is Returning To Fiserv Forum On Sept. 13 And 14 With An All-new Theme: Glow-n-fire

Tickets on sale Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. CT

Mandel Group, Inc. Announces Promotion Of Dan Katt

Ready, Set, Game: MATC Launches Esports Program

Stormers launch first ESports program; currently competing at conference..

Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball Tour To Return To Deer District From Aug. 15-17

Doggy Day To Return To Deer District On Saturday, April 12, From 10 A.m. To 3 P.m.

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

Explorium Reveals Plans For Good City Taprooms, Including One Closure

Two rebrands are set to occur in the coming months.

New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another

Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.

Designs Revealed For Two Proposed Buildings

A new Deer District hotel and a 7-story East Side apartment building.

Local Companies Drive Construction of the Future Museum, Exterior Construction Expected to Finish in 2025

In total, more than 70 Wisconsin-based companies are now powering the largest cultural project in state history

City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design

The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.

Housing Conversion Planned for Aging Downtown Office Building

Top floors of Clark Building would find new life as affordable housing.

MATC Signs Agreement To Lease a New Athletic Training and Event Facility in Deer District

Construction begins this summer on shared-use facility co-developed and co-owned by J. Jeffers & Company and the Milwaukee Bucks

Shinedown To Bring 2025 Dance, Kid, Dance Tour To Fiserv Forum On Saturday, July 26

Show will feature support from BUSH and Morgan Wade

Bars & Recreation Announces the Return of Milwaukee Favorite Splash Studio

Milwaukee’s original painting bar makes a splash at The New Fashioned.

Kid Rock To Bring 2025 Spring Arena Tour To Fiserv Forum On Saturday, March 29

Presale begins Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. CT   Presale code available at www.kidrocktouring.com now through Monday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. CT

See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym

Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

Explorium, Good City Owners Reveal Details of Acquisition, Future Plans

Dan Katt and Mike Doble discuss motivation for sale, plans for future and broader implications for craft brewing.

Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup

Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.

Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation, to Display Fireworks on New Year’s Eve at 8 p.m.

Bars & Recreation Unwraps Three New Ways To Ring In The New Year

Special New Year’s Eve packages offer fun takes on the end of 2024.

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.

Hilton Milwaukee Announces the Most Extensive Renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts History

Connected to the newly extended Baird Center, the historic art deco landmark is the city’s largest hotel and Milwaukee’s meeting and convention destination of choice

102.9 The Hog Presents Hog Fest “Shock and Awe” with Five Finger Death Punch at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, July 17

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. CT

Mayor Johnson to Light 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

111th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Nine-Story Hotel Planned for Deer District

New hotel would be second built next to Fiserv Forum.

The New Fashioned announces Milwaukee’s First-Ever Indoor Tailgate with Santa & Friends

New holiday happening puts a modern twist on an old tradition.

Ring in 2025 with ‘Gatsby MKE’: A Glamorous New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Trade Hotel

Milwaukee Bucks Unveil New City Edition Uniforms for 2024-25 Season

Design celebrates Bucks fans throughout Wisconsin

Fiserv Forum and Wisconsin Sports Network to Host Deer District Prep Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 8

Tickets on sale now starting at $15

Coffee Truck Joining Southside Food Park

Elevate Coffee is making plans to open at Zocalo.

November Nights Heat Up with Live Music at Solomon’s Terrace in The Trade Milwaukee

Professional Bull Riders’ Premier Series Returns to Fiserv Forum for Fourth Consecutive Year on March 1-2, 2024

Tickets for Unleash The Beast’s PBR Milwaukee on sale Monday, November 4 at 10 a.m. CT

GHOST Brings 2025 World Tour to Fiserv Forum on July 29

Tickets on sale Friday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. CT

Kelsea Ballerini Announces Her Highly Anticipated Kelsea Ballerini Live on Tour 2025 will Come to Fiserv Forum on Jan. 25

Pink and Justin Timberlake Postpone Concerts at Fiserv Forum; The New Fashioned Hosts Special Tribute Party For Fans

Milwaukee Bucks Reveal Full Slate of Events and Promotions to Tip Off 2024-25 Season

Tipoff Week begins Sunday ahead of the Bucks’ season opener on Wednesday, Oct. 23

Construction Progressing at Deer District Concert Venue

$70 million venue is on-track to open in late 2025.

Intersport Announces MKE Tip-Off, a College Basketball Tripleheader, to take Place at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, Dec. 15

Tickets on sale Friday, Oct. 4, at 12 p.m. CT

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September

Seafood restaurant, throwback bar, shawarma spot and more opened last month.

Bucks Introduce Global Sustainability Partner

German-based Wilo aims to make Fiserv the 'most sustainable arena in the world.'

Connect Marketplace Highlights Milwaukee as Convention Site

3 day event at Baird Center showcases city to some 1,000 meeting planners across U.S.

Milwaukee Welcomes Connect Marketplace 2024

In premier showcase event for Baird Center expansion, this conference will bring over 1,000 meeting planners to Milwaukee for week of meetings and networking events

Mexican Fiesta and the WMSE Backyard BBQ

Plus: A slow roll bike ride and Float Fest

Deer District BID 53 Fall Fest to Take Place on Saturday, Sept. 7 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum

Fall Fest is presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network

Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee

18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.

Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention

Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.

Fitness on the Plaza, Supported by Deer District BID 53, To Return to The Plaza at Fiserv Forum

 MRGX MVMT, YogaSix and Wisconsin Athletic Club to hold free fitness classes in Deer District

Free Summer Movie Series, Presented By Deer District 53, Returns to the Beer Garden on Aug. 1

The Trade Milwaukee Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Numerous Prestigious Awards

The Trade Hotel is recognized for its outstanding guest experience, unparalleled design, and commitment to the spirit of Milwauke

The Trade Milwaukee Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Numerous Prestigious National Awards, Including Best New Hotel

The Trade Hotel is recognized for its outstanding guest experience, unparalleled design, and commitment to the spirit of Milwaukee.

7 Businesses Located Inside RNC ‘Hard Zone’

They will only serve RNC attendees, not the general public during convention.

Morning Glory Art Fair, Presented by Wisconsin Craft, Returns to Deer District Aug. 10-11

Annual outdoor art fair supports independent artists

MKE Books & Beers, Presented by Deer District BID 53, to Take Place in Beer Garden on Tuesday, Aug. 27