Is Demolishing High Life Theatre A Good Idea? Even Consultant Won’t Say
More questions than answers as 'highest and best use committee' starts its work.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Live Nation Expansion Could Erase 117-Year-Old Historic Milwaukee Venue, NIVA Pushes Back
Live Nation Expansion Spurs Proposal to Demolish Independent Venue NIVA Warns Live Nation’s Taxpayer-Backed “Cultural Infrastructure” Is Actually Community and Cultural Extraction
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Press Release
Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel
Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium
Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic
Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move
Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Future of Panther Arena, High Life Theatre Uncertain
Wisconsin Center District could pursue redevelopment of properties.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision
100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
