Marcus Center Unveils New Grounds
Kiley-grove replacement designed to provide more access, host more events.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center Starts Construction On Former Chestnut Grove
Redeveloped outdoor space for concerts would include 24 honey locust trees.
May 31st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center Begins Redevelopment
First phase calls for overhaul of Uihlein Hall, live-streaming technology and revamping grounds.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus 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 JanneneMarcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic
Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneKiley’s Chestnut Grove Provokes Hot Debate
Should it be saved? Or past its prime? At stake is the past and future of a changing city.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyMarcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center at a Crossroads
Are upgrades to the Marcus Center and changes to the Kiley grove necessary?
Mar 4th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneThe Marcus Center is Historic. For Now
Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneIs the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMarcus Center Designated Significant Threatened Cultural Landscape by National Organization
Plans were unveiled that would radically alter the site that features landscape architecture by Dan Kiley.
Dec 18th, 2018 by The Cultural Landscape FoundationMarcus Center Reveals New Vision for Campus
Initial phase anticipated for completion for start of 2019/2020 50th Anniversary Season
Dec 7th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center