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Milwaukee Oktoberfest, a German festival celebrating its ninth consecutive year in Milwaukee, will be the first-ever event on the plaza adjacent to Fiserv Forum, taking place from Oct. 5-7. Presented by Swarmm Events, Milwaukee Oktoberfest will be free to the public and feature a Stein Hoisting competition, brat-eating contest and live polka music, among other German-themed activities.

“We are excited to make Milwaukee Oktoberfest the first-ever event on the plaza outside of our world-class arena,” said Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin. “We are committed to making the plaza a fun destination, and this family-friendly event will start it off in a great way.”

Milwaukee Oktoberfest will bring German flair and enjoyment to the plaza with a Weiner dog contest, live art, a Miss Oktoberfest contest, a cornhole tournament and live music from entertainers including The Klaberheads and The Mike Schneider Band.

“We look forward to holding Milwaukee Oktoberfest on the plaza,” Swarmm Events Owner Michael Sampson said. “German restaurants, bars and architecture can be seen across our great city, so it is important for us to keep this event moving forward and to continue growing each year.”

The hours for Milwaukee Oktoberfest are as follows:

For more information, visit www.milwaukeeoktoberfest.com.

Opening on August 26, 2018, Fiserv Forum will be a preeminent sports and entertainment arena in downtown Milwaukee. The Killers and Violent Femmes are playing the first concert on Sept. 4. Designed by Populous, Eppstein Uhen Architects and HNTB, the venue will offer incomparable sightlines, customer service, technology and amenities. Fiserv Forum will include 17,500 seats for basketball and up to 18,000 for concerts, with 34 luxury suites and three clubs. The new venue will host a diverse variety of events, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University men’s basketball, major concerts, family shows and other sports and entertainment events. Founding Partners for Fiserv Forum include BMO Harris Bank, Froedtert &amp; the Medical College of Wisconsin, Johnson Controls and Miller Brewing Company. The Construction Manager of the venue is Mortenson Construction and the Project Manager/Owner’s Representative is CAA ICON. 

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Milwaukee Oktoberfest Will Be First Event On Plaza

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First Look Inside the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center

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The  Milwaukee Bucks today announced that Brookfield-based Hunzinger Construction, a  fourth-generation, family-owned Wisconsin business, will manage the  construction of the new entertainment block as part of the downtown arena  development in Milwaukee. The entertainment block, which will span Fourth  Street from W. Highland Ave. to W. Juneau Ave., is a central element of the  master design plan for the new arena and surrounding development, and will  feature an active space designed for year-round community use featuring a  mixture of dining, entertainment and retail activations. The block will serve  as an important connection between the new arena and existing commercial  activity along Old World Third Street.

“We’re  thrilled to welcome Hunzinger to our development team and to partner with  another Wisconsin company with a proud legacy of excellence to bring our  ownership’s dynamic vision for this public space to life,” Bucks President Peter  Feigin said. “This entertainment block will be a showcase for the best  entertainment outlets that Milwaukee and Wisconsin have to offer, and an  integral component of the broader development that will re-energize this  portion of the city.”

As one of the  oldest contracting firms in the Midwest, Hunzinger has a rich history of  tackling some of the region’s most notable and challenging projects while  maintaining an impeccable record of safety and quality craftsmanship. Hunzinger  has worked on many of Milwaukee’s iconic entertainment venues, including Miller  Park, the Pabst Theater, the Summerfest grounds and even the original  construction of the BMO Harris Bradley Center nearly 30 years ago. Hunzinger  has also led the recent efforts to reconfigure the loading dock and service  entrances of the BMO Harris Bradley Center so that the building can remain  operational during construction of the arena.

“We are  honored to join the Buck’s team for this exciting project,” Hunzinger  Construction Company President John Hunzinger said. “We feel privileged to be  associated with the Bucks and to contribute to their vision for the renaissance  of downtown Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity for our firm.”

Additionally,  the Bucks announced that Veit &amp; Company, Inc., will manage the demolition  of the existing parking structure on the site of the new entertainment block. A  Midwestern company with an office in New Berlin, Veit is an industry-leader in  contracting and waste-management services. Hunzinger and Veit join Janesville-based  JP Cullen and Milwaukee-based Findorff as Wisconsin firms involved in the  construction of the new arena development.

Earlier  this year the Bucks announced that Gensler and Milwaukee-based Rinka Chung will  comprise the design team for the entertainment block. The project is scheduled  to open in the fall of 2018. Consistent with the arena construction process,  the Bucks have committed to meeting city job requirements as part of the  entertainment block development.

The  entertainment block will be adjacent to the new arena, the centerpiece of an  ambitious development project spearheaded by Bucks ownership to transform  27-acres of mostly vacant property into a vibrant retail and entertainment  district in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Scheduled to open in fall of 2018,  the 714,000 square foot arena will be home to Milwaukee Bucks basketball  and countless sports and entertainment events. The new arena was designed  by Populous, Eppstein Uhen and HNTB, with Mortenson tabbed to lead the construction  of the project. For more information, visit www.wisconsinesc.com.

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Bucks Announce Construction Team for Entertainment Block

The Milwaukee Bucks today released a pair of renderings of the team’s new training center in conjunction with the submission of detailed plans for the development to the city. This state-of-the-art facility, located west of N. Sixth Street between W. Juneau Ave. and W. McKinley Ave., will serve as the new home for Bucks basketball while also allowing for the potential future inclusion of additional commercial space adjacent to the facility.

The new Bucks training center, which will be two stories high and include approximately 55,000 square feet of space for team use, is designed to seamlessly weave into the aesthetic of the entire master plan for the former Park East corridor, including the new arena and surrounding development. The facility will serve as a gateway to the development and a visually-appealing foreground to the city-wide panorama that greets residents and visitors approaching from the north.

"Our new training center will symbolize the championship-caliber focus and commitment to excellence that will become the hallmarks of Bucks basketball," Bucks President Peter Feigin said. "This state-of-the-art facility for our players and basketball staff will return the year-round home of Bucks basketball to downtown Milwaukee where it belongs.

"Additionally, this new training center is the first reflection of the significant private investment that will contribute to a vibrant urban community surrounding the new arena. The training center is designed to accommodate additional commercial tenants within its footprint and will be a catalyst for additional commercial ventures to begin activating in this new community."

The new Bucks training center was designed by Milwaukee-based Eppstein Uhen Architects and Populous. Local builder JP Cullen has been tabbed to manage the construction of the facility, which is expected to begin this summer.

The materiality of the training center will be made of weathered zinc, complementing the design of the adjacent arena, along with custom-profiled gray metal panels, glass and dark brick. The materials offer texture and patina reminiscent of Milwaukee’s industrial past, but executed and composed in a clean, modern aesthetic. The center will have a dramatic, two-story glass entrance for the public in the southeast corner, set below a covered patio outdoor patio that connects the building with pedestrian traffic below.

"The new Bucks training center is a reflection of the championship culture the Bucks are building and their commitment to Milwaukee," said Greg Uhen, CEO and Managing Partner of Design at Eppstein Uhen. "This investment in our city will become a state-of-the art home for the Bucks, designed as a high-tech athletic laboratory with very clean, functional and precise detailing. We envision this as a terrific gateway to downtown Milwaukee that contributes to the overall aesthetic of the neighborhood and helps make for a more interconnected urban environment."

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Milwaukee Oktoberfest Will Be First Event On Plaza

First Look Inside the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center

Wisconsin ESC: January 2017 Aerials

Bucks Announce Construction Team for Entertainment Block

Bucks Release Renderings of New Training Center