November 16, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Downtown Milwaukee November 16, 2017 – January 1, 2018 Downtown Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL CATCH THE SPIRIT NOVEMBER 16, 2017 – JANUARY 1, 2018 DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEEHOLIDAYLIGHTS.COM | 414.220.4700 Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival November 16, 2017 - January 1, 2018 There’s no better way to capture the spirit of the holidays than with a visit downtown. From a festive daytrip to a romantic evening stroll, our 500,000+ lights are simply breathtaking. And if you hop on the Jingle Bus presented by Meijer, Thursdays through Sundays, you can see all the sights for just $2. #MKEholidaylights TAKE IN THE SIGHTS ABOARD THE JINGLE BUS Presented by Meijer Thu – Sun, November 17 – December 30 | 6pm to 8:20pm The Shops of Grand Avenue – Center Court Jump on the Jingle Bus presented by Meijer and take in the sights in a no-fuss way. For $2 per person, enjoy a 40-minute tour narrated by Milwaukee Downtown’s Public Service Ambassadors. The route highlights downtown’s most decorated scenes, as well as landmarks and attractions along the way. Board the tour at the Jingle Bus Warming House at The Shops of Grand Avenue’s Center Court, 275 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Arrive early, as tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis each night beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy complimentary Happy Dough Lucky mini donuts and punch while you wait. Make sure to ask for the $3 parking voucher for The Shops of Grand Avenue’s attached parking structure. * Please note: Jingle Bus rides presented by Meijer will not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Tours will be free on Thurs., November 16 and depart from Pere Marquette Park following the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza. 1 Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza Thu, November 16 | 6:30pm Pre-show entertainment beginning at 5:30pm Pere Marquette Park The stage is set for the city’s biggest and brightest holiday party! Jump- start your holiday spirit with performances by Charles Walker Band, Anita’s Dance Center, Ocean Rush, Jenny Thiel, Lex Allen and New Age Narcissism, Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Art Below Zero, Milwaukee Bucks Beats Drumline and Bango, plus a visit from Santa. Once we’ve charged up the crowd, we will light the night with downtown’s 500,000+ lights and ignite a fireworks spectacular. After the show, jump on the Meijer Jingle Bus, free on kick-off night, and take in the city’s newly lit scenes. If you can’t make the party, tune into WISN 12 for a live broadcast from 6:30pm to 7pm. “WISN 12 Live: Holiday Lights Kick-Off” will be co-hosted by Melinda Davenport and Andy Choi. Sponsored by Educators Credit Union. 3RD 2ND SCHLITZ PARK CHERRY LYON VLIET WATER OGDEN PROSPECT AVENUE 4TH MCKINLEY COMMERCE KNAPP FRANKLIN JEFFERSON JAMES LOVELL JUNEAU LINCOLN MEMORIAL DRIVE CASS 6TH ASTOR 4TH BROADWAY 5TH HIGHLAND JACKSON MARSHALL WATER Milwaukee RiverWalkWATER VAN BUREN VAN MILWAUKEE 8TH STATE Red Arrow Park Cathedral Square Park STATE Slice of Ice ommunity Spirit Park Santas Mailbox654 Pere Marquette Park KILBOURN Santas Polar Palace WELLS 9TH PLANKINTON MASON WELLS 3RD 10TH WISCONSIN MICHIGAN 5TH The Shops of Grand Avenue BROADWAY Zeidler Union Square CLYBOURN Downtown Yule ounge Jingle Bus Warming House HARBOR DRIVE 2ND ST. PAUL NO STOPS ALONG THE JINGLE BUS ROUTE 2 BUFFALO CHICAGO CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK – COMMUNITY SPIRIT PARK Presented by Ideal Property Management, Inc. & Milwaukee County Parks Area schools and nonprofits have decorated more than 85 trees. Pay close attention to each tree’s theme. The newly standing evergreens are adorned with handmade ornaments, which represent each group’s wish for the season. PERE MARQUETTE PARK – SANTA’S POLAR PALACE Presented by Zilber Property Group & Milwaukee County Parks You’re sure to catch the holiday spirit in this winter wonderland. Santa’s elves have left out some presents and gifts for a beautiful holiday display. Amid it all stands Santa’s spectacular towering ice castle. New this year, shop for your holiday tree at Ideal Property Management’s magical tree lot, Nov. 20-Dec. 24. ZEIDLER UNION SQUARE – DOWNTOWN’S YULE LOUNGE Presented by We Energies Foundation & Milwaukee County Parks Cozy up in our outdoor living room! Take a selfie in the picture frame or have a seat in the oversized chair by the fireplace. You’ll feel right at home in our Yule Lounge. Post your photos with #MKEholidaylights for a chance to win holiday prizes. 3 Table of Contents Holiday Happenings 5-12 Theater & Comedy 15-17 Music & Movies 18-22 Art & Heritage 23-24 Learning 25 Sports 26-28 New Year’s Eve 29-30 Dining & Nightlife 31-36 Shopping 37-41 Hotels 42 Wishlist MKE 43-44 Ornaments 49-50 SANTA’S MAILBOX Presented by Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc. November 17 – December 10 Cathedral Square Park Downtown has a direct connection to the North Pole. Deliver your child’s wish list to Santa’s Mailbox in Cathedral Square Park. Santa’s elves at Interfaith will fast-track letters to the big guy himself. Best of all, kids get a personalized letter in return! Holiday spirit delivers the letters to Santa – no postage required! Just remember to include your return address. WISHLIST MKE November 16 – January 1 Downtown Milwaukee Adding a new twist to window- shopping, five online retailers will activate vacant storefronts with a virtual shopping experience just in time for the holidays! With unique window displays and one-of-a-kind products around every corner, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. 4 The Pfister Afternoon Tea A Grand Avenue Christmas Fri – Sun, Now thru April 1 | Seating November 17 – January 8 times: 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm & 2pm Pabst Mansion The Pfister Hotel – Blu 414.931.0808 | pabstmansion.com 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com One of Milwaukee’s grandest Enjoy a tableside tea blending, holiday traditions! Generations presented in all-silver service of families have come to the by a Pfister Tea Butler. The Mansion to bask in the splendor afternoon is complete with fresh of the holiday decorations and scones, sandwiches and pastries. the splendor of the house itself! Reservations required. Nothing compares to visiting Milwaukee’s Mansion at the A Grand Avenue holidays. Three floors are open to the public and every child 16 Christmas Gala Preview and younger is invited to visit the Thu, November 16 | 6pm to 7:30pm Mansion for free, sponsored by Pabst Mansion BMO Financial Group. 414.931.0808 | pabstmansion.com A special preview night everyone Jingle Bus Rides looks forward to each year! Enjoy a special evening at the Pabst Presented by Meijer Mansion with delicious hors Thu – Sun, November 17 – d’oeuvres and champagne while December 30 | 6pm to 8:20pm listening to traditional Christmas The Shops of Grand Avenue – music. Get into a great holiday Center Court mood and celebrate at the Pabst 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com Mansion! Marvel at downtown’s spectacular sights aboard the convenient Jingle 104th Annual Bus. For $2 per person, visitors can relish in the holiday spirit while City Christmas Tree Lighting admiring a festive panorama. Thu, November 16 | 5:15pm The 40-minute tour is narrated by City Hall – Corner of Wells & Water Milwaukee Downtown’s Public 414.286.3261 | city.milwaukee.gov Service Ambassadors who will Join Mayor Tom Barrett for this acquaint riders with key attractions timeless tradition. Hear music and landmarks. Discounted parking from local choirs, ensembles and is available at The Shops of Grand theater groups beginning at 5pm, Avenue for $3 with a voucher. then participate in the 5:29pm countdown. Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza Thu, November 16 | 6pm Pere Marquette Park 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com Music, dancing, extreme stunts, Santa and a thrilling fireworks display combine for the brightest night of the year. Best of all, it’s free – right down to the cocoa and Jingle Bus rides presented by Meijer. Come early for pre-show entertainment at 5:30pm. 5 Santa’s Mailbox Holiday and New & Used Presented by Interfaith Older Adult Children’s Book Sale Programs, Inc. Sat, November 18 | 9am to 4pm November 17 – December 10 Central Library Cathedral Square Park 414.286.3000 | mpl.org 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com Fill their stockings with a variety Downtown is connecting children of titles. All proceeds benefit to the joy and fascination of Santa the library. and his elves. Place a child’s letter to Santa in Santa’s Mailbox at Cathedral Square Park. Be sure to include a return address because Santa and his extra special helpers will send each child a personalized reply in the mail. Holiday spirit delivers the letters to Santa – no postage required! 91st Annual Milwaukee Holiday Parade Presented by Johnson Controls Sat, November 18 | 9:30am Downtown Milwaukee 262.377.5935 | milwaukeeparade.com From its start in 1927, the Milwaukee Holiday Parade remains a cherished holiday tradition featuring approximately 100 units including marching bands, floats, giant helium balloons, local personalities, costumed characters, live animals, specialty vehicles and, of course, Santa Leonard Bearstein Claus! Live TV coverage on FOX6. Symphony Orchestra November 17 – December 31 Deck the Streets of Old Milwaukee Hourly Sat, November 18 | 10am to 2pm The Shops of Grand Avenue – Milwaukee Public Museum Center Court 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu 414.224.0384 | grandavenueshops.com Walk the cobblestone streets and Hear downtown’s 18-piece see the turn-of-the-century holiday symphony orchestra of bears decor. Learn about Milwaukee perform a repertoire of holiday holiday traditions of the past and songs. join in on the fun with festive activities throughout the day.