Beyond Van Gogh exceeds expectations for the Wisconsin Center
Months ago, as we looked to secure newly imagined events for the Wisconsin Center with the uncertainty of COVID still lingering in our minds, we discovered “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,”...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to pledge trust and transparency?
When we announced our plans to expand the Wisconsin Center early last year, we publicly acknowledged the responsibility we had to all of Milwaukee’s downtown businesses and residents to bring about a...
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Baird Announces Production team for Grand Opening Gala
MILWAUKEE – (October 9, 2023) –The Baird Center, which is undergoing a $456 million expansion, will host a spectacular gala in the new, state-of-the-art rooftop Baird Ballroom on May 16, 2024. In order...
View ArticleBaird Center announces charitable partners for Grand Opening Gala
United Way and UPAF to benefit from proceeds of May 16, 2024 celebration MILWAUKEE– (October 16, 2023) – The $456 million dollar Baird Center expansion will be opening in magnificent fashion with a...
View ArticleThe Baird Center Expansion is being built for Milwaukee by Milwaukee
How the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) program is helping diversify talent on the job-site When the Wisconsin Center District was given the green light to expand the Baird Center (formerly the...
View ArticleBuilding More Milwaukee
Baird Center expansion project surpasses one million worker hours On October 28, 2021, every member of the Wisconsin Center District leadership team was handed a navy blue shovel with the words...
View ArticleBaird Center announces entertainment and opens table sponsorships for Grand...
MILWAUKEE – (November 13, 2023) – The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of the Baird Center, has opened table sales for the star-studded Baird Center Grand Opening Gala on May 16,...
View ArticleWisconsin Center District president and CEO recognized for sustainability...
In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Center District (WCD) President and CEO Marty Brooks acknowledged the importance of constructing a building with the future in mind. Brooks committed to...
View ArticleYOU’RE HIRED: Wisconsin Center District amps up employee recruitment efforts...
Dozens of people from the Greater Milwaukee area gathered at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday, August 19 in the hopes of starting a new career or finding a fun part-time job. With the Baird...
View ArticleMilwaukee Bucks superstar pays a visit to the Baird Center expansion
Keeping momentum and morale high for nearly 500 craftspeople working on the Baird Center expansion is a top priority for Wisconsin Center District leadership. On December 18, a special break with...
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Included and accepted
Baird Center expansion to be certified as a Sensory Inclusive venue Attending a sporting event, concert or expo can be truly exhilarating. Some people love to walk into a live events venue and be...
View ArticleBaird Center opens applications for second annual Gala Giveaway
One non-profit organization will receive a complimentary gala in Baird Center’s spectacular rooftop Baird Ballroom After a wildly successful first year, Baird Center is proud to announce the launch of...
View ArticleMeet the artists creating works for the Baird Center
Curated pieces were selected by a diverse panel of Milwaukee arts professionals As part of the $456 million Baird Center expansion, 21 artists, many of whom are local, were selected to create artwork...
View ArticleA product with a purpose
Reclaimed urban wood on the Baird Center’s collaborative stairs is promoting conservation and connection Nearly 20 years ago, the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, was...
View ArticleIf walls could talk
Baird Center public art will tell stories of Milwaukee’s rich culture and history When a visitor enters through Baird Center’s main entrance, they are immediately greeted by Syl the security guard’s...
View ArticleMeet Baird Center artist Nicolas Lampert
Milwaukee-based artist and community organizer helps tell city’s story Nicolas Lampert is well known throughout the Milwaukee community as an artist, published author and influential art instructor at...
View ArticleMeet Baird Center artist Rosy Petri
A Storyteller who finds rhythm in fabric Self-taught artist and multi-media storyteller Rosy Petri was born and raised in Milwaukee. But her love for working with fabric as a medium for her art is...
View ArticleFirst Stage wins Baird Center’s second Gala Giveaway contest
The expenses paid gala valued at $56,000 will be held in 2025 Baird Center is proud to announce First Stage as the winner of Baird Center’s 2025 Gala Giveaway. The Milwaukee-based 501(c)(3) specializes...
View ArticleConstruction of Baird Center expansion nears the finish line
Baird Center expansion reaches substantial completion Four years ago, the Baird Center expansion was nothing more than a parking lot and a pipe dream. Now, the construction of the $456 million project...
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