Arena Construction - Make pitch for ASG in 22/23. pg 95

[Badgerlander]

[EastSideBucksFan]

Construction photos from Urban Milwaukee

http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2016/05/27/friday-photos-bucks-arena-work-prep/

[MickeyDavis]

Great pics. Can't wait for the actual arena to start going up.

[drew881]

A quick question. Is the light block entertainment center going up at the same time? I noticed none of the new renderings include it?

old picture

[paulpressey25]

Feigin said this week that Arena, Parking Garage, Training Center and Live Block all get built as phase 1.

[VooDoo7]

http://www.jsonline.com/business/demolitions-bradley-center-renovations-set-stage-for-bucks-arena-b99736501z1-381864661.html

[MickeyDavis]

Construction on a new multi-purpose arena will officially begin at the Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Bucks Block Party on Saturday, June 18. The event, which will run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be present as the first shovels go in the ground for the transformational new arena in downtown Milwaukee. The official groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Fourth Street and Juneau Avenue, with the block party extending north on Fourth Street to McKinley Avenue and on Juneau Avenue between Fifth Street and Old World Third Street.

Bucks owners Wes Edens, Marc Lasry, Jamie Dinan and Mike Fascitelli, former Bucks owner Senator Herb Kohl, current Bucks players, including Jabari Parker and Steve Novak, and a number of Bucks legends including Oscar Robertson, Jon McGlocklin, Bob Dandridge, Bob Lanier, Sidney Moncrief, Marques Johnson, Wayne Embry and Fred Roberts, will all be on hand as the first dirt is turned at the new arena site in a special ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m. Governor Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will also be in attendance for the groundbreaking.

Fans attending can expect plenty of surprises during the ceremony, making this groundbreaking a truly unique and one-of-a-kind event. Following the ceremony, the Bucks Block Party will continue into the streets with local music acts, food vendors and interactive kids games set up throughout the block party for fans to eat, drink and celebrate with the Bucks. Entry into the Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Block Party is free.

During the party, fans will have the opportunity to permanently leave their mark on the new arena by signing one of the first foundation piles that will be used during the construction of the arena. Additionally, fans will be able to take photos on the groundbreaking site with past and present Bucks players to commemorate the special event.

The Bucks are recommending that fans park in either the BMO Harris Bradley Center parking structure at Sixth Street and State Street or in the City of Milwaukee parking ramp on Fourth Street and Highland Avenue – which will only have access off Highland Avenue between Old World Third and Fourth Streets due to part of Fourth Street being closed for the event. Street parking will also be available.

More details on the event are below:

The Second Annual Bucks Block Party will run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Groundbreaking of the new arena will take place at 11:30 a.m.

Appearances by current and former Bucks players including Jabari Parker, Steve Novak, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Bob Dandridge, Bob Lanier, Marques Johnson, Jon McGlocklin, Wayne Embry and Fred Roberts

Opportunity to sign the first foundation pile that will be placed for the new area and the chance to get photographs on the groundbreaking site with past and present Bucks players

Musical performances by Milwaukee-area artists including Shon Hinton, Wave Chapelle, Evan Christian, Ray Nitti, Wait for Morning, BoxKar, Chasin’ Mason and DJ O

Food and beverage provided by local food trucks, Davians Catering and vendors from Old World Third Street businesses including the Milwaukee Brat House, Who’s on Third and The Pub Club

Showcase of local Bronzeville artists

Interactive games including a Bucks Sport Court, rock climbing wall and children’s area

Appearances by Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers, Rim Rockers, Hoop Troop, Bucks Beats, Bucks Grand Dancers and Young Bucks

[MickeyDavis]

Steve Novak? Seriously? No other current player other than Jabari (thank you Jabari) could/would attend?

And what about former Bucks legend Mickey Davis?

[trwi7]

Steve Novak? Seriously? No other current player other than Jabari (thank you Jabari) could/would attend?

And what about former Bucks legend Mickey Davis?

Nothing is stopping you from showing up.

[MickeyDavis]

[trwi7]

He actually looks a lot like how I picture you looking.

[MickeyDavis]

[bigkurty]

:thumbsup:

I feel like PP looks the same.

[Garbs_7]

Who's going to sign one of those foundation piles for me? I've been through a lot for this team, I feel I deserve it

[LittleRooster]

Those pictures of Kareem

[Jez2983]

Those pictures of Kareem

Clearly the brief was 'startled Kareem'.

Looks like he just stole something and got busted in the second!

[EastSideBucksFan]

Steve Novak? Seriously? No other current player other than Jabari (thank you Jabari) could/would attend?

And what about former Bucks legend Mickey Davis?

Really weird that more current Bucks aren't attending. Disappointed no Big Three era Bucks either.

Maybe Ray Allen will be a surprise guest. That would be amazing.

[Badgerlander]

Eh with Giannis in Greece, Khris in Australia, Ennis in Florida, Vaughn in Vegas etc not surprised guys aren't interrupting their offseason workouts just to come back to town to stick a shovel in the ground.

[VooDoo7]

Would love to see Big Dog there. He still owes me court side seats for a game that he promised me!

[EastSideBucksFan]

:thumbsup:

I feel like PP looks the same.

Are you flying in BigKurty?

I feel like you should be there.

Billboard doesn't happen without you.