Christmas at the Pabst Mansion November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Milwaukee, WI – October 29, 2018 – As the leaves fall and the days grow shorter, all eyes look to the stunning Pabst Mansion in expectation of its nationally recognized Christmas display Christmas at the Pabst Mansion, returning November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019. Featuring nearly two dozen festively decorated spaces on three floors from the Parlor and Dining Room to the third floor guest bedrooms and everything in between; highlights this year include antique teddy bears and a vignette depicting 19^th century Christmas décor. Visiting the Pabst Mansion for Christmas at the Pabst Mansion has become a beloved holiday tradition for residents all throughout the metro-Milwaukee area and beyond. Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank; Media Sponsor WISN 12. Tickets: $12.50 for adults; Students, Seniors and Military are $11.50; children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online (recommended) or at the door.

Christmas at the Pabst Mansion Preview Reception will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to kick off the holiday season in style. Guests will be among the first to view the Pabst Mansion in all of its holiday finery during this annual opening reception and will enjoy champagne, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction as they meander through one of Milwaukee’s top holiday destinations. This event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! Tickets: $25 for Members and $40 for Non-Members.

For a truly magical way to experience the Pabst Mansion during this holiday season visit during one of their special Twilight Tours. This year’s Twilight Tours will be held Friday, November 23, December 7 and December 21, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The evening open house invites guests to experience the Pabst Mansion by the glow of illuminated Christmas trees as well as take self-guided tours through each room that has been beautifully decorated for the holidays. The evening includes refreshments and live music. Tickets: $15 for Adults; $8 Children (6-17); under 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased online (recommended) or at the door.

Fans of both the Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Repertory Theater are in for the ultimate holiday treat with their popular Dinner and a Show package available on Thursday, December 6, Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15. The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at the beautifully decorated Pabst Mansion followed by a stunning production of A Christmas Carol at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Pabst Theater.

Attendees can partake in a dinner and a show the way Captain and Mrs. Pabst did! Guests will begin the evening with a glass of wine before they are seated for dinner and experience a wonderfully prepared meal by Shully’s Cuisine. Following dinner, guests will descend the grand staircase to board a luxury motor coach that will take them to the historic Pabst Theater to attend the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Only 50 seats available per evening – enjoy something truly extraordinary this holiday season! Guests will be returned to the Mansion following the performance. Cost is $185 per person. Reservations are required.

Guests at any Pabst Mansion holiday event or during regular business hours are invited to

visit the Pabst Mansion Gift Shop that features an array of gifts, souvenirs, apparel, accessories and holiday gifts or visit them anytime to purchase gifts online at www.pabstmansion.com. Regular business hours are Monday – Saturday from 10:00-4:00 p.m. and Sunday noon-4:00 p.m. For more information, please call: 414-931-0808.

A special Pabst Mansion Give a Gift, Get a Gift promotion is also offered this holiday season. Patrons who purchase a membership to the Pabst Mansion now through December 31 will receive a gift from the Mansion! For membership details, please visit: https://www.pabstmansion.com/shop/membership.

Pabst Mansion 2018 Holiday Schedule

Christmas at the Pabst Mansion

November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Christmas at the Pabst Mansion returns to the Pabst Mansion! Generations of families have come to the Mansion to bask in the splendor of the holiday decorations and the splendor of the house itself! Nothing compares to visiting Milwaukee’s Mansion at the holidays. Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank; Media Sponsor WISN 12. Tickets: $12.50 for adults; Students, Seniors and Military are $11.50; children 12 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased here: www.pabstmansion.com/shop/tours/a-grand-avenue-christmas.

Christmas at the Pabst Mansion Preview Reception

November 15, 2018, 6:00-7:30pm

A special preview night everyone looks forward to each year! Enjoy a special evening at the Pabst Mansion with delicious hors d’oeuvres and champagne while listening to traditional Christmas music. Get into a great holiday mood and celebrate at the Pabst Mansion! $25 for Members; $40 for Non-Members. Advance tickets can be purchased at: www.pabstmansion.com/shop/special-events/a-grand-avenue-christmas-gala.

Dinner and a Show

Thursday, December 6, Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15 

5:00 p.m. at Pabst Mansion; 7:30 p.m. production of A Christmas Carol at Pabst Theater

Partake in a Dinner and a Show the way Captain and Mrs. Pabst did! Guests will begin the evening with a glass of wine before they are seated for dinner and experience a wonderfully prepared dinner by Shully’s Cuisine. Following dinner, guests will descend the grand staircase to board a luxury motor coach that will take them to the historic Pabst Theater to attend the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Following the production, guests will be returned to the Pabst Mansion. Only 50 seats available per evening – enjoy something truly extraordinary this holiday season! Cost is $185 per person. To make reservations, please go to: www.pabstmansion.com/events/dinner-and-a-show – info.

Christmas Twilight Tours at the Pabst Mansion

Friday, November 23, December 7 and December 21, 2018

5:00-7:00pm

The evening open house invites guests to enjoy the Pabst Mansion by the glow of the original light fixtures and illuminated Christmas trees. Self-guided tours take guests through each room filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy light refreshments and a live music. Tickets: $15 for Adults; $8 Children (6-17); under 6 are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at: www.pabstmansion.com/shop/special-events/twilight-tour.

ABOUT PABST MANSION

The Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee’s most legendary residential landmark, was built by the famed brewing family between 1890 and 1892. It remains one of the largest and most expensive houses to have ever been constructed in the city. Filled with rich details executed in wood, stained glass and wrought iron, the Pabst Mansion is further enhanced by original furnishings and an exceptional collection of fine and decorative arts. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc., a registered non-profit organization located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a vital house museum that preserves the legacy of the Pabst family and their impact on the citizens, history and culture of the Greater Milwaukee community. The Pabst Mansion is located at 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue. For more information, please go to: www.pabstmansion.com.

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.