Celebrate Beer’s History – and Make Some of Your Own – at MPM’s 18th Annual Food & Froth Fest

Milwaukee—February 2, 2016— Created more than 8,000 years ago, banned during Prohibition and celebrated throughout the world, beer has a long, illustrious history as the center piece of many a shindig. With this in mind, the Milwaukee Public Museum will throw open its doors after hours once again and invite you to be a part of  that story – and to savor many varieties of brews – at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s 18^th Annual Food & Froth Fest from 7 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 20.

Presented by Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza Co., Food & Froth will feature over 200 different beers from more than 70 breweries, including Midwest treasures such asSummit Brewing Co. — making its Food & Froth debut — and international favorites like Germany’s Krombacher Brauerei. Nibble on tasty bites from our presenting sponsor, Screamin’ Sicilian frozen pizza, sampling an overtopped and fully loaded pizza perfect for pairing with beer, Old Tavern Food Product’s cheesy, 100% Wisconsin goodness, McBob’s Pub & Grill’s famous mini-reubens as well as many other treats from local restaurants and caterers. Throw in live music on all three exhibit floors, including a performance by The Whiskey Belles, and you have a night that will make history!

Food & Froth tickets are $75 for members and $125 for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include 5:30 p.m. entrance into the special VIP room filled with exclusive craft beers, a smorgasbord of unlimited savories and sweets, and 6:00 p.m. early entry into the event. Food & Froth will take place on Saturday, February 20.

Tickets are available by calling (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069 during museum hours. This event sells out fast!

Admission fee covers all food, beer and live entertainment. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend, and a valid identification and ticket are required for entrance into the event.

Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibits and educational programs. For a complete list of our sponsors, vendors and bands, please go to www.mpm.edu/beer.

About the Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884. MPM has three floors of exhibits that encompass life-size dioramas, walk-through villages, world cultures, dinosaurs, a rain forest and a live butterfly garden, as well as the Daniel M. Soref National Geographic Theater and Planetarium. The museum houses more than 4 million objects and hosts nearly half a million visitors each year.

The MPM is operated by Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc., a private, non-profit company, and its facilities and collections are held in trust and supported by Milwaukee County for the benefit of the public.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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