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Christmas-y Bar Popping-Up on The East Side when Buddy the Elf Takes Over Splash Studio

Elf Studio is Milwaukee’s newest holiday pop-up bar, located on the East Side and operated by Milwaukee activity bar company, Bars & Recreation.

By - Nov 4th, 2019 03:17 pm

Don’t be a Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins! Be there or be square when Buddy the Elf takes over Milwaukee’s Splash Studio this holiday season.  

Elf Studio is Milwaukee’s newest holiday pop-up bar, located on the East Side and operated by Milwaukee activity bar company, Bars & Recreation. Elf Studio will be overflowing with photo ops, Elf-themed cocktails and snacks, special events, festive projects, and over-the-top decorations in Buddy’s signature style.

The specialty menu will include cocktails such as He’s an Angry ElfWorld’s Best Coffee, and Beer & a Buddy specials. Festive snacks will feature Son of a Nutcracker Nuts, Pop Tart Pastries, and Buddy’s Breakfast Cake by local baker The Cake Lady. Shots with Buddy will be served every Friday and Saturday night at 10:30pm.

Within Elf Studio, Santa’s Workshop will offer a menu of Elf and Christmas-themed projects for kids and adults. Donning elf hats, participants can make a gift or holiday decorations including a Buddy the Elf wreath, cheeky cross-stitch projects, and Splash Studio’s signature canvas and wood sign projects.

Special events throughout the month will include a “Beef & Cheese After Party” during the Santa Rampage on December 7, and “Spread Christmas Cheer for All to Hear” Sing-Along Fundraiser with First Stage Children’s Theater on Saturday, December 14.

Elf Studio will open Friday, November 29 and run until Sunday, December 29. Hours will be Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm-11:00pm, Fridays 4:00pm-Midnight, Saturdays Noon-Midnight, and Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm (with extended hours on Sunday, December 22 and Monday, December 23). Reservations are not available, but guests may call ahead to be put on the waitlist for a project space. Children are welcome with a parent or guardian at all times except Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm, when only ages 16 and older are welcome. Elf Studio will be available for a limited number of private events. Inquiries may be sent to: info@splashmilwaukee.com. Additional information can be found online at ElfStudioMKE.com. 

About Bars & Recreation:
What began as Milwaukee’s first painting bar has become an exciting group of activity bars revolutionizing the ordinary night out. Bars & Recreation venues include Splash Studio, Nine Below, AXE MKE and NorthSouth Club.  

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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