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Mason Street Grill Adds Brunch

Eggs benedict, lobster omelets and four types of bloody marys now available at the steakhouse.

First Stage announces date for next year’s Make Believe Ball: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Milwaukee’s premier black-tie event for the entire family will be held at Baird Center

‘Bitter’ Cocktail Competition Coming to Harbor District

More than a dozen competitors from across the state will go head to head in the Botanical Battle Royale, scheduled for May 5

‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight

Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.

5-Day Food and Drink Event Returns to Downtown

Taste & Toast, starting Feb. 26, offers specially-priced fare at 20 bars and restaurants.

Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns February 26 – March 1

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at more than 20 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Restaurants Offer Special Events For February Holidays

Celebrating Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras -- and Super Bowl.

Red Rock Plans Patio Upgrades

Plus: new sushi restaurant for Water Street, Sabor Divino opens and Phobruary returns.

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

First Stage’s 30th Annual Make Believe Ball February 24

The Herb Kohl Way

"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.

Gallery Night MKE Kicks Off 2024 Season Jan. 19-20

22 Restaurants Hosting December Dining Events, Holiday Specials

From prix fixe chef's dinners to takeout meals, Milwaukee restaurants offer something for everyone this holiday season.

Pfister Hotel chosen for this year’s Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival ornament

Celebrating 130 years, the hotel joins a collection of downtown’s most revered landmarks depicted in the annual ornament cast in pewter by local artist Andrew Schumann.

20 Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meals

These Milwaukee restaurants are serving festive meals to enjoy on-site or at home.

Milwaukee Downtown introduces new Holiday Lights Festival attraction: Ornament Trail

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street.

Cheese Curds and Paranormal Conference Headline Weekend

But King Tut is also coming to town.

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

Pfister Hotel Receiving $20 Million In Upgrades

Renovation aims to be completed in time for Republican National Convention.

Sculpture Milwaukee Returns For 7th Year

Featuring 7 artists from across the globe, 39 works, and a meditation on Michael Jackson.

Leading infotech commentator to keynote local Economic Forum

Moderated discussion by Mike Gousha

Inside The Trade Hotel

Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation to Celebrate its Statewide Community Impact Next Week

Third annual Bucks Foundation Week features opportunities for fans to purchase limited edition retail items and bid on exclusive Bucks experiences

The Pfister Hotel Names Nicole Acosta as Its Next Artist in Residence

14th Artist in Residence starts on April 1; Join The Pfister in welcoming Acosta during Spring Gallery Night MKE on April 21

Gallery Night MKE Celebrates Creativity — at 50+ locations — April 21 & 22

Paradise is Home: Local artist Rosy Petri’s collaboration with authors, inviting Milwaukee artists to pursue publication

Rosy Petri finishes off book tour by demystifying the publishing process and raising programming funds to help Milwaukee’s emerging artists

Eating Lunch At The Pfister Hotel

Century-old ambience and elegance elevate the classic fare, making your visit an event.

Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns February 27 – March 3

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at 18 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Marquette University engineering dean named Imprint Award winner by Professional Dimensions

World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Have Artist-in-Residence

Reginald Baylor Studio will have residency at New Land's 25-story Ascent.

New Exhibition Celebrates Emerging Artists and the Future of Wisconsin Art

Ten at Ten opens January 28 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art

Three Finalists Named for the Pfister Hotel’s 14th Artist-in-residence

The public can meet the artists and view their work at Gallery Night MKE on January 20

13 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s

Whether you seek thrills, great food, dancing or group fun, there's a choice for you.

Celebrate the Holidays with The Pfister

Plus: live music on The Hop, a hip hop Nutcracker, Small Business Saturday makers' market and more.

The Pfister Hotel is in Search of its Next Artist in Residence

Hotel celebrates current Artist in Residence at Gallery Night October 21

Fall Gallery Night MKE unites Milwaukee’s downtown neighborhoods through art Oct. 21-22

Cream City Foundation Brings Back Business Equality Luncheon to The Pfister Hotel After Two-Year Hiatus

Exhibition Honoring 2019 and 2020 Nohl Fellow Opens at Haggerty Museum of Art

Opening Reception is Thursday, June 9

Oriental Theatre Hosting World Premiere Friday Night

Small Town Wisconsin makes its big-screen debut in Milwaukee before going nationwide.

Impact100 Greater Milwaukee Announces Nonprofit Finalists for $405,000 in IN GRANTS

Four $100,000 Grants Will be Awarded on June 8

Attorney Franklyn Gimbel Awarded “Witness to History” Award by the Milwaukee County Historical Society

The Pfister Hotel Names Christopher T Wood as Its Next Artist-in-Residence

13th artist-in-residence succeeds conceptual abstraction artist Nykoli Koslow

Alicia Dupies and Jackie Herd-Barber Named 2022 Mentor Award Winners by TEMPO

Annual Event Celebrates 32 Years of Mentoring and Education

Continue Your Holiday Traditions and Create New Memories at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel and The Pfister Hotel

Marcus Hotels & Resorts brings back guests’ favorite holiday celebrations along with new events for all to enjoy

A Pumpkin Patch Pop-up

Plus, a brewery tap takeover, gallery night at the Pfister, the photography of Jan Serr, the WAMI Awards and a Packers halftime performance.

St. Francis Children’s Center Honors Four Community Leaders at Annual Leading Lights Awards Banquet

Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers

City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.

Virtual Exhibition Honoring 2020 Nohl Fellows at Haggerty Museum of Art

Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns

Plus, a grand opening on Brady Street, a bike tour, a funk-soul performance at Nō Studios and more.

Chef José Andrés to Headline Local Economic Forum

Business Journal’s Lafond will moderate discussion with local food leaders Cullen, Sabir, Shaikh

Fiserv Forum Hotel Would Rise Nine Stories, Have Two Restaurants

Rooftop bar, floor targeted at NBA teams and a two-story presidential suite are planned.

Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants

New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.

2020 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists Awarded

Five Artists Share $70,000 in Eighteenth Cycle

The Pfister® Hotel Welcomes Nykoli Koslow as Next Artist in Residence

12th Artist in Residence Succeeds Rosy Petri after postponement due to COVID-19

City of Milwaukee Hosts 2nd Annual Love Without Violence Conference during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to host series of events to increase awareness and engagement for domestic violence prevention.

The Return of Frankly Music

Tuesday streaming concert offers great music performed by great musicians.

Looking for Black Artists? We Are Here

Milwaukee’s African American artists are many and varied.

New Pizza, New Burger Places

MOD Pizza in Shorewood and Oscar’s opens a second burger joint.

Mother’s Day Dining at Milwaukee’s Marcus Restaurants and Hotels, May 14

Wow the most special woman in your life for Mother’s Day, May 14, with the Oysters and Pearls Platter at Mason Street Grill.

A World Created With A Pencil

Portrait Society show features only drawings. It's pure pleasure.

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Hosts April Gallery Night Exhibit and Event April 21

Local artist’s works will be displayed at the InterContinental Milwaukee; The Pfister Hotel’s current and past Artist in Residence and current Narrator-in-Residence will showcase their works during Gallery Night

Easter Dining at Milwaukee’s Marcus Hotels, Sunday, April 16

Make Easter memories with the ones you love.

The Pfister Hotel Seeks Highly Sought-After Narrator in Residence

The “Pfister Narrator” will share guest’s stories on hotel’s award-winning blog

New Tapas Place in Walker’s Point

And new Potbelly. Plus: Ashley’s Bar-B-Que and Benelux reopen.

St. Ann Center’s Sr. Edna Lonergan to Receive Donald Driver Award

Donald Driver will present the award at the March 25 black-tie event at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel.

The Pfister® Hotel Names Margaret Muza Next Aritst-In-Residence

Ninth Artist-in-Residence Succeeds Pamela Anderson

Erin M. Strohbehn Honored As 2017 “Leader in the Law” by the Wisconsin Law Journal

Strohbehn is a Partner at GRGB and has been with the firm since 2006.

Portraits of 28 Zip Codes

ZIP MKE photography show has hundreds of portraits, people in every zip code.

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts’ Premier Properties Offer One-Of-A-Kind Valentine’s Day Experiences for Couples Nationwide

Adventure, Romance, Bohemian, Luxury Packages and More Available for Every Kind of Couple

Public Voting for the Next Artist-In-Residence Begins January 20; Works Displayed During Gallery Night

Artist-in-Residence finalists’ work to be displayed at InterContinental Milwaukee; The Pfister Hotel will feature all former Artists-in-Residence during Gallery Night

Mason Street Grill Celebrates Ten Years as Milwaukee’s Quintessential Neighborhood Hot Spot

Restaurant celebrates 10 years with exciting enhancements and new menu

Career Politician Scott Walker, Addressing State Big Biz Lobby Before Holding Fundraiser for Himself, Reports ‘Interest’ in Re-Election Bid

The Least Surprising ‘News’ of 2017 Will Be Career Politician Scott Walker Running for Political Office, Again

Scott Walker Celebrates Season of Giving … With Fundraiser for Himself

$5,000, $2,500, $1,000 or $500 Donations to His Campaign Are What Governor Walker Wants for Christmas

Coalition of Photographic Arts 10th Annual Juried Exhibition

CoPA presents “best of the best”

Mason Street Grill names Ramsés Alvaréz executive chef

Alvaréz joins Mason Street Grill from Water Street Brewery, where he served as corporate chef of the company’s four gastro pubs since 2011.

Martin Moore

"Milwaukee is not just downtown."

The AAA Four-Diamond Pfister® Hotel in Search of its Next Great Artist to Serve as Hotel’s Ninth Artist in Residence

The Pfister’s Artist-in-Residence program allows local artists to share their work and interact with guests one-on-one.

Islands of Brilliance presents year two of Colors & Chords

Musical acts and visual artists help raise funds for autism organization

Pfister Hotel Hosts First-Ever Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Art Exhibit & Silent Auction

Pop-up Art Gallery begins November 1, 2016 – November 29, 2016 with a Silent Auction and Reception on November 12, 2016

Celebrate Holiday Traditions in Milwaukee at The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee and Intercontinental Milwaukee

Thanksgiving buffets, tree lighting ceremonies, breakfast with Santa, Pfister marketplace and more kick of the holiday season!

The Pfister® Hotel Welcomes Back Treasured Afternoon Tea Tradition

Elegant Afternoon Tea Returns October 21, 2016 – April 2, 2017

Marcus® Milwaukee Hotels Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Art Community this October

Pfister Hotel and InterContinental Milwaukee Offer Many Opportunities for Guests to Give Back in October through Special Cocktails and Gallery Night Activities

Coalition of Photographic Arts Gets Happy

Group supports Milwaukee Film Festival documentary with photo project

WaterStone Bank to Bring Milwaukee Air & Water Show Back July 15-16, 2017

Local Bank Announces Title Sponsorship of 2017 Milwaukee Air & Water Show, Featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels

New Black Cat Alley Public Street Art Gallery Opens This Sunday On Milwaukee’s East Side

Black Cat Alley Grand Opening Ceremony and Black Cat Alley at Villa Terrace Exhibition Opens Sunday, September 18

Brian Frakes Juggles Four Kitchens

Pfister’s executive chef oversees all the hotel’s food. Yes, it’s intense.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

How the old Ad Lib nightclub rewrote the rules of Milwaukee nightlife

Welcome Park in Whitefish Bay

Guido Pfister created the park and beer garden at the streetcar stop in Whitefish Bay.

Summer Gallery Night and Day to be held July 22 and 23, 2016

An evening of gallery hopping and art viewing begins Friday, July 22 and continues during the day on Saturday, July 23.

Pabst Brewery’s Grand Resort, 1890

Located in Whitefish Bay, it was served by rail and steamboat from downtown Milwaukee.

National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Turning Wisconsin Orange to Help End Gun Violence

The Pfister® Hotel Names Dominic Inouye Next Narrator in Residence

He cofounded the Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Festival and has over twenty years of experience as a teacher.

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts to Host April Gallery Night Exhibits

The Pfister Hotel will introduce newly named Artist-in-Residence Pamela Anderson, while InterContinental Milwaukee’s Gallerie M will host The Zodiac Series

Spring Gallery Night and Day to be held April 15 and 16, 2016

This spring, the quarterly event showcases 49 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.

The Pfister Hotel Says Farewell to Resident Artist Todd Mrozinski with Public Reception

Mrozinski’s tenure as resident artist at the hotel will conclude at the end of March

Green Bay Student Named “2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year”

Natalie Abbott, Owner of The West Hill Honey Company, will be Honored on April 21st at The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Names Pamela Anderson as Next Artist in Residence

Her process utilizes large mops, tools and huge brushes to puddle, drip and scrape the surfaces of her work.

Pfister Hotel, About 1910

Pfister and Milwaukee Club buildings still survive. Both have famous designers.

Marcus Restaurant Group Announces Winter Chef Series

The Winter Chef Series will feature chefs from Mason Street Grill, InterContinental® Milwaukee, Hilton Milwaukee City Center and The Pfister Hotel.

Pfister Artist-in-Residence Voting Starts Friday

Gallery-goers are invited to an opening reception at the Pfister on January 22, 2016 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Pfister Hotel Announces 6 Finalists for Artist Residency

The finalists’ work will be on display at Gallerie M at the InterContinental Milwaukee beginning on Gallery Night, Friday, January 22, 2016 through mid-February 2016 .

The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee to Reopen on December 11

Streets was originally opened in January 1965

Christmas Shopping at the Pfister

Month-long marketplace features 80 artists and many hand-made items.

Sarah Banach

"Not only are Milwaukeeans your classic Midwesterns, sincere and genuine people, we are all so passionate about things we love."

Marriott-Starwood merger could mean higher prices for Milwaukee hotel rooms

The Food Trucks Cometh

A new truck specializing in Dutch food. And the Falafel Guys open a sit-down restaurant.

“The Hotel Is a Creative Force”

Painter Todd Mrozinski loves his post as Pfister Artist-in-Residence

The Pfister® Hotel in Search of Next Resident Artist

Entering its eighth year, The Pfister’s Artist-in-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery that is open to hotel guests and the public.

Historic Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee

If the popularity of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee (Streets) exhibition is any indication, there are few cities more proud of their beginnings than Milwaukee.

Dana Johnson

"I think Milwaukee is a fabulous place to work and do business."

Mason Street Grill to Host Four-Course Dinner Featuring Both Wine & Beer Pairings

Stags’ Leap Winery and Deschutes Brewery and will square off with diners deciding if beer or wine pairings come out on top

Greg & Linda Marcus, Dr. Lucille Rosenberg to be Honored as COA Yourth & Family Centers’ Parents of the Year

Each year at this event, COA recognizes two Milwaukee couples for their outstanding leadership in the community and their commitment to family.

Bucks Arena Winners and Losers

We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Governor Scott Walker Attends 2015 Water Summit in Milwaukee

Today, Governor Scott Walker attended the 2015 Water Summit, a two-day conference attracting water technology companies, universities, governments, water utilities, NGOs, and investors from across the globe.

10 Changes in Restaurants and Bars

Safe House, Wisconsin Pizza Works and Indulgence Chocolatiers lead the list.

We Must Imitate Other Cities

New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.

229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill

But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?

From The Pfister Hotel

At dusk, the 23rd floor of the Pfister Hotel tower offers beautiful views of a changing city

10 Reasons To Build Bucks Arena on Wisconsin Ave.

Building the new arena where Boston Store is located could have huge advantages for the team and the city.

“Everything happens for a reason; there are no accidents in the universe”

LeVar Burton, who’s known for hosting Reading Rainbow, is still using good old-fashioned storytelling to teach children to read.

The Pfister® Hotel Adds Two Beehives to Roof of Tower, Will Produce Exclusive Honey

The Pfister® Hotel has established two beehives on the roof of its 23-story tower.

Wisconsin Ave. at Milwaukee St., 1862

Back then, much of the city's main street was used for residential homes.

VISIT Milwaukee Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

With “Tour Your Town” Campaign and Annual Meeting

The Pfister Hotel Names Anja Notanja Sieger Next Narrator in Residence

The Pfister’s narrator program and blog have been gaining national attention in the hotel industry.

A Night At the MANDIs

The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.

Dustin Zick

"In Milwaukee, if you bust your butt, it will pay off. In Chicago or LA, nobody may ever know your name."

The Pfister® Hotel Says Farewell to Resident Artist with Public Reception and Book Release Party

The Pfister Hotel will bid farewell to Artist-in-Residence Stephanie Barenz with a public reception on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

The Pfister® Hotel Curates Exhibit Featuring Local Artists for Display at Wisconsin Lutheran College

Exhibit features works from five years of finalists in the hotel’s Artist in Residence Program

The Weekly Nibble: New coffee roaster launches in Milwaukee

Timothy Westbrook Studio Announces Next Show

Timothy Westbrook will present his next performative fashion show at the Pfister Hotel’s Imperial Ballroom with an element of figure skating.

MANDI Awards Announce Sweet 16 Nominees

Finalists for 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation include Three Bridges Park and 15 others.

Laura Bush Comes to Town

She will join Tonette Walker in a fundraiser for the Christian group, Teen Challenge.

Timothy Westbrook

"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."

Global Anti-Bigotry Campaign Makes U.S. Debut in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Jewish Federation collaborates with U.S. Department of State to launch Hours Against Hate

Barrett Seeks Business Supporters for Residency Requirement

Mayor addresses 300 business execs, says ending residency requirement could depress city property values.

Dear MKE Film Series Continues with Arts Focus

Local Artist Reginald Baylor tells his story

Shelby Keefe’s Pfister farewell

Shelby Keefe's legacy painting, "Reflecting on the Day," was unveiled during a warm farewell reception at the Pfister Hotel.

TCD Artist of the Month

Knight's artworks on vintage pop imagery adorn ThirdCoast's Grand Avenue showcase in January.

30 Paintings in 30 Days before Gallery Night

The Artist-in-Residence at the Pfister fulfills a pledge by finishing a collection of street photography-inspired paintings with some recognizable landmarks.

So long, Katie, and thanks for all the fish

Nature and portrait artist Katie Musolff ends her reign at the Pfister with a reception that unveils her commissioned portrait, of pianist Jeffrey Hollander

Pfister announces 2011 Artist in Residence finalists

Get to know the artists - Anthony Suminski, Shelby Keefe, Jeremy Plunkett, Kate Pfeiffer, Steve Ohlrich and James Zwadlo - and cast your vote.

Buffett Tour on Hold

“Spirit – The Seventh Fire” has been put on hiatus.

Belling’s Blunders

Belling finally issued a non-snide apology for his comments.

How Did Peggy Know?

Over Cocktails in 2001, then-A.G. Candidate Peg Lautenschlager Said Rival would be Indicted