Paul F. Mathews, President and CEO of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Paul is married to Colleen Fitzgerald.
Content referencing Paul Mathews
Marcus Center Begins Redevelopment
First phase calls for overhaul of Uihlein Hall, live-streaming technology and revamping grounds.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Requiem for the Commons
Mutilated Marcus Center grove is just one of county’s many public spaces threatened by actions leaving citizens out in the cold.
May 15th, 2019 by Virginia Small
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.
May 6th, 2019 by Virginia Small
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Trees Removed Before Permit Issued
Four of 36 trees were approved for this, but removal done before permit received.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic
Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center at a Crossroads
Are upgrades to the Marcus Center and changes to the Kiley grove necessary?
Mar 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Marcus Center is Historic. For Now
Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
See Concepts For Downtown Museum Campus
UWM Studio envisions new future for Milwaukee Public Museum and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned
Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Symphony Move Huge for Downtown
A big win for the orchestra and Downtown, with a minor impact on Marcus Center.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
WCD Board Says No Twice to Abele
Board won’t take over Marcus Center and won’t form committee to study idea. Might consider by 2020.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Virginia Small
What Will WCD Board Do About Marcus Center?
Abele wants them to take over arts center but WCD board members would rather wait till 2020.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar
His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Crowd Celebrates City Birthday Party
Politicians, PR people and other notables schmoozed away. The best rumor was that Chief Flynn might be retiring.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Why a Regional Tax is Needed
A regional tax for amenities like Milwaukee’s zoo and art museum is needed. Will they benefit from effort to help the Milwaukee Bucks?
Oct 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Who’s on Fifth?
An $89 billion bank is muscling its way into the Milwaukee market, and you read about it here first.
Dec 15th, 2003 by Michael Horne
The Truth About the Di Suvero Sculpture
It's been amusing to see all the hand wringing by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as to whether we dare move the Di Suvero sculpture.
Nov 19th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
