Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival November 21, 2019 — January 1, 2020 milwaukeeholidaylights.com

MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 1 11/5/19 11:29 AM Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza Thu, November 21 | 6:30pm Pre-show entertainment beginning at 5:30pm Pere Marquette Park MKE your way downtown for a dazzling holiday celebration, where more than 500,000 lights will magically come to life right before your very eyes. Enjoy performances by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Jenny Thiel, cast members from “Black Nativity” and Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “A Christmas Carol,” Anita’s Dance Center, Milwaukee Flyers, Robin Adkins, illusionist David Seebach, and national recording artist Grace Weber. Fireworks and a visit from Santa will top off the night. Enjoy free cocoa and cookies courtesy of Taste of Home, and after the show, take in downtown’s newly lit scenes with free Jingle Bus rides presented by Meijer and powered by Coach USA.

For your convenience, $3 parking will be available at the Interstate Parking structure located at The Avenue between 3pm and midnight. Enter from Plankinton Avenue or 2nd Street, pull a ticket and park. The promo rate will be applied when leaving the structure. 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 Kickoff” presented by Stein’s Garden & Home will be co-hosted by Adrienne Pedersen and Sheldon Dutes. #MKEholidaylights 3RD Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Jingle Bus 2ND Schlitz CHERRY Park presented by Meijer LYON Thu – Sun, November 22 – December 29 | 6pm to 8:20pm VLIET WATER OGDEN PROSPECT AVENUE FRANKLIN The Avenue – 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue Burns Commons MCKINLEY With chandeliers lining Wisconsin Avenue and three lighted parks – COMMERCE KNAPP “Merry Me in MKE” JEFFERSON JAMES LOVELL

“Community Spirit Park” at Cathedral Square Park, “Holiday Hearth VEL R. PHILLIPS powered by We Energies” at Zeidler Union Square and “Polar Park” JUNEAU CASS

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at Pere Marquette Park – downtown Milwaukee is a whimsical winter HIGHLAND JACKSON

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wonderland. Hop on the Jingle Bus, presented by Meijer and powered Milwaukee RiverWalk

8TH STATE Pere Marquette Park Red Arrow Park Cathedral Square Park by Coach USA, and take in downtown’s decorated scenes. For $2 per STATE “Polar Park” “Slice of Ice” “Community Spirit Park” MEMORIAL DRIVE — & — & Santa’s Mailbox654 person, enjoy a 40-minute tour narrated by Milwaukee Downtown’s Ideal Property Management KILBOURN Tree Lot WELLS LINCOLN

Public Service Ambassadors, complete with stories about landmarks 9TH PLANKINTON and attractions along the way. Board the tour at the Jingle Bus Warming MASON 310W 3RD House at The Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Arrive early, as tickets are WELLS “Westown Gets Lit”

sold on a first-come, first-served basis each night beginning at 5:30pm. 10TH WISCONSIN Enjoy free treats and visit with Santa while you wait. Plus, make sure to ask for the $3 parking voucher for the attached parking structure, MICHIGAN 5TH

sponsored by Interstate Parking. Tours in Spanish will be available on The Avenue select nights. Visit milwaukeeholidaylights.com for tour info. Zeidler Union Square CLYBOURN — & — “Holiday Hearth” Jingle Bus Warming House

HARBOR DRIVE 2ND *Please note: Jingle Bus rides will not operate on Thanksgiving. Tours will be ST. PAUL free on Thursday, Nov. 21 and depart from Pere Marquette Park following the NO STOPS ALONG THE JINGLE BUS ROUTE Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza. 2

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 2-3 11/5/19 11:29 AM Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival November 21, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Nobody does the holidays quite like Milwaukee! In celebration of our 21st season, we’re charging up the town to light millions of faces. From all-day adventures to evening escapes, guests of all ages will delight in our festive happenings. So MKE it a merry and bright season! Use this handy guide to plan your merriment. #MKEholidaylights

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 4-5 11/5/19 11:29 AM Zeidler Union Square – Table of Contents “Holiday Hearth powered by We Energies” Holiday Happenings 7-13 Presented by We Energies Foundation & Theater & Comedy 14-18 Milwaukee County Parks Music & Movies 21-25 Pull up a seat next to the “Holiday Hearth.” Featuring larger-than- Art & Heritage 26-28 life living room furniture, take a Family Learning 29-30 selfie in the plush chair or pose Cathedral Square Park – with family and friends in the life- Sports 31-32 size frame. “Community Spirit Park” Presented by Ideal Property Management New Year’s Eve 35 & Milwaukee County Parks Dining & Nightlife 36-42 Area schools and nonprofits have decorated more than 90 Shopping 43-46 trees. Pay close attention to Hotels 47 each tree’s theme. The newly standing evergreens are adorned Hop ‘N Shop 49-50 with handmade ornaments, Santa’s Mailbox which represent each group’s Presented by Serving Older Adults Ornaments 51-53 wish for the season. Plus, check November 21 – December 15 out our Singing Tree, presented Cathedral Square Park by Madison Medical Affiliates, Downtown is connecting children which blinks to singing, music and to the joy and fascination of Santa clapping in real time! 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 Pere Marquette Park – Santa and his extra special helpers will send each child a personalized “Polar Park” reply in the mail. Holiday spirit Presented by Zilber Property Group & delivers the letters to Santa – Milwaukee County Parks no postage required! Catch a frolicking family of 2019 snow people playing games in Polar Park. Plus, shop for your holiday tree at Ideal Property Celebrate Management’s tree lot, Nov. 23 Marcus Performing Arts – Dec. 23. Center’s 50th Anniversary with This Year’s Holiday Lights Festival Ornament! Order Yours on Page 53.

Burns Commons – “Merry Me In MKE” Presented by Mandel Group with Support from VISIT Milwaukee Find the “Me in MKE” interactive display near The Hop stop at Burns Commons, corner of Prospect and Ogden avenues, and share how you Milwaukee by using #MeInMKE.

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 6-7 11/5/19 11:30 AM Holiday and Children’s Book Sale Jingle Bus Rides Sat, November 16 | 9am to 4pm Presented by Meijer Central Library Thu – Sun, 414.286.3000 | mpl.org November 22 – December 29 Featuring a large selection of new 6pm to 8:20pm children’s books, as well as adult The Avenue – fiction and nonfiction titles, fill their 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue stockings with tales of adventure. 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com All proceeds benefit the library. Marvel at downtown’s spectacular sights aboard the convenient Jingle Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting Bus. For $2 per person, visitors Thu, November 21 | 5pm can relish in the holiday spirit City Hall – Market Street while admiring a festive panorama. The Pfister Afternoon Tea 414.286.2489 | city.milwaukee.gov Christmas at The Pabst Mansion The 40-minute tour is narrated by Milwaukee Downtown’s Public Fri – Sun, Now through May 3 Join Mayor Tom Barrett for this November 21 – January 5 Service Ambassadors who Seating times: 12:30pm, 1pm, timeless tradition. The City’s Pabst Mansion acquaint riders with key attractions 1:30pm & 2pm official tree will be lit just before 414.931.0808 | pabstmansion.com and landmarks. Enjoy free treats The Pfister Hotel – Blu 5:30 p.m. As one of Milwaukee’s grandest while you wait , plus discounted 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com holiday traditions, generations parking is available in the adjacent Enjoy a tableside tea blending, of families have come to bask in structure for $3 with a voucher, presented in all-silver service by a the splendor of the Mansion’s courtesy of Interstate Parking. Pfister Tea Butler. The afternoon holiday decorations, as well as the is complete with traditional grandeur of the house itself. Three sandwiches and pastries. floors will be open to the public. Ideal Property Management Reservations required. Tree Lot Flannels and Friends November 23 – December 23 Christkindlmarket Milwaukee Thu, November 21 | 4pm to 8pm Pere Marquette Park November 15 – December 24 Best Place 262.251.3578 Fiserv Forum Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival 414.630.1609 | bestplacemilwaukee.com ideal-landscaping.net 312.494.2175 | christkindlmarket.com/ Kickoff Extravaganza Live music, great games, dinner An old-fashioned tree lot featuring and fantastic friends create a fresh Wisconsin trees, wreaths, milwaukee Thu, November 21 | 6:30pm memorable night that makes a garland and holiday décor. Closed Experience a traditional German Pere Marquette Park holiday market at the Fiserv Forum, 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com difference for young people with Thanksgiving. Don’t miss an ice complete with delicious food and heart disease and their families. carving demonstration on Dec. 7 Music, dancing, extreme stunts, drinks, collectibles and gifts. Proceeds benefit Camp Odayin’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a live Santa and a thrilling fireworks Admission is free. Residential Camp and Family Camp reindeer visit on Dec. 15 from display combine for the brightest programs. 21+ ages event. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. night of the year. Best of all, it’s free – right down to the cookies, cocoa and Jingle Bus rides. Come early for pre-show entertainment at 5:30 p.m. Santa’s Mailbox Presented by Serving Older Adults November 21 – December 15 Cathedral Square Park 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com Downtown is connecting children to the joy and fascination of Santa 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 Photo: JMKE Photography/ reply in the mail. Holiday spirit VISIT Milwaukee delivers the letters to Santa – no postage required! 7 8

MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 8-9 11/5/19 11:30 AM Classical Christmas Floral Show The Pfister’s November 23 – January 5 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Mitchell Park Domes Fri, November 29 | 5pm to 6:30pm 414.257.5608 | milwaukeedomes.org The Pfister Hotel Enjoy the festive atmosphere 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com among vivid poinsettias and Watch the expressions on young decked-out holiday trees. and old alike as Santa officially lights The Pfister holiday tree Milwaukee Turkey Trot at 5:30 p.m. Sip warm drinks Thu, November 28 | 9am and nibble on a holiday treat. Veterans Park Nonperishables will be collected 224.757.5425 | wisconsinruns.com for Hunger Task Force. Milwaukee Makers Market Christmas Around Milwaukee Work up an appetite with a 5K or Sat, November 30 | 10am to 4pm Bakery Bus Tour 8K run. Pabst Twilight Tours Discovery World Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays November 29 & 30, December 6, 13, 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org throughout December Thanksgiving Bountiful Brunch 20, 21 & 23 | 5pm to 7pm Meet Milwaukee jewelry makers, Various Locations Thu, November 28 | 11am to 5pm Pabst Mansion artists, designers and other skilled 414.255.0534 | milwaukeefoodtours.com The Pfister Hotel 414.931.0808 | pabstmansion.com artisans. Shop one-of-a-kind, Travel around the world and back 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com This evening open house invites locally-made products including on this guided tour. Sample (and ceramics, women’s clothing, A casual yet elegant setting guests to visit the Pabst Mansion if desired, purchase additional) leather goods, candles and more. providing ample holiday cheer. after dark to behold the enchanting holiday cookies, candies and Admission to the market is free. There is much to be thankful for, glow of kindled Christmas trees pastries from a collection of from appetizers and entrees to side accompanied by light refreshments. Milwaukee bakeries. dishes and desserts – plus all the Small Business Saturday traditional trimmings. Sat, November 30 Historic Third Ward Thanksgiving at Mason Street Grill 414.273.1173 | historicthirdward.org Thu, November 28 | 1pm to 7pm Support locally-owned businesses Mason Street Grill as Milwaukee retailers offer 414.298.3131 | masonstreetgrill.com incentives and specials during this one-day sale. An all-American grill for this quintessential holiday. Wood-grilled steaks, seafood and a special Slice of Ice Thanksgiving prix fixe menu will be December – Mid-March (weather permitting) available. Red Arrow Park 414.289.8791 | countyparks.com Christmas Lights & Desserts Tour A slice of winter fun in the heart 8th Annual Black Friday Beerfest Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays of downtown! Bring your own ice Fri, November 29 | 4pm to 7pm throughout December skates and skate for free or rent a Harley-Davidson Museum Various Locations 414.287.2789 | h-dmuseum.com pair at the warming house. 414.255.0534 | milwaukeefoodtours.com Forget the mall. The best way to See downtown’s holiday lights, plus spend Black Friday is with great sample hot chocolate and desserts friends and your favorite craft from local restaurants. The bus will brews. Sample a variety of beers be led by a singing tour guide for a from many of the Midwest’s best holiday caroling sing-along. craft breweries. Visit with Santa at Discovery World Super-Duper Holiday November 29 – December 1, December 1 – January 2 December 7 – 8, 14 – 15 & 18 – 23 BMO Harris Bank – Discovery World 770 N. Water Street 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org 414.765.7500 | bmoharris.com The holiday isn’t complete without Check out the superhero-themed a visit with Santa! Come and greet décor that will fill up the entire Jolly Old St. Nick all the way from bank lobby with a larger-than-life the North Pole! display.

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 10-11 11/5/19 11:30 AM 17th Annual Nutcracker Tea Christmas in the Ward Mason Street Grill Sun, December 1 | 11am to 1:30pm Fri, December 6 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm Christmas Carol Experience The Wisconsin Club Catalano Square – Menomonee & Sat, December 7, 14 & 21 414.902.2103 | milwaukeeballet.org/events Broadway Mason Street Grill The Nutcracker Tea features 414.273.1173 | historicthirdward.org 414.298.3131 | masonstreetgrill.com excerpts from the holiday classic, Get into the holiday spirit with live Reserve your spot for a wonderful costumed characters, a decadent music, a tree lighting ceremony, winter’s evening, enjoying dinner brunch, a ballet lesson, and more fireworks, great shopping and at Mason Street Grill followed by photo opportunities than you can horse-drawn carriage rides. “A Christmas Carol” presented count! Become part of the magic of by Milwaukee Repertory Theater. A Very Merry Milwaukee “The Nutcracker” with this family Light Up The Branches Complimentary parking in The Sun, December 8 | 10am to 1pm event. | Pfister structure and transportation Fri, December 6 5:30pm Milwaukee County Historical arranged for you. War Memorial Center Society 414.273.5533 | warmemorialcenter.org 414.273.8288 | milwaukeehistory.net Join the War Memorial Center in Happy Harley Days Tour the Holiday Treasures & honoring service with the lighting at the Harley-Davidson Museum Traditions exhibit, see Billie the of five Christmas trees representing Sat, December 7, 14 & 21 Brownie, hear live music and take each branch of military service. 10am to 6pm a picture with Santa! Visitors can Free event with hot chocolate, Harley-Davidson Museum also listen to Mrs. Claus as she cookies, carolers, Santa and more! 414.287.2789 | h-dmuseum.com reads a holiday favorite, participate For three Saturdays in December, in a coloring activity or write a experience an all-new H-D letter to Santa so he doesn’t forget Museum Family Fun Guide and any wishes. roaming entertainment. Bring your wish list to Breakfast with Santa Old Milwaukee Mixer: (reservations recommended) and A Streets Holiday Party after your visit with the Big Guy, Thu, December 12 | 6:30pm to 9:30pm enjoy hands-on holiday frame Milwaukee Public Museum decorating at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant. 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu Get up close and personal with some of the Milwaukee Public THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM Brady Street Festivus 5:00 PMWestown Tree-Lighting Gets Lit Museum’s unseen collections and Corner of Wisconsin Avenue & Old World Third Street Sat, December 7 | 3pm to 1:30am learn more about holiday and winter Thu, December 5 | 4:30pm to 6:30pm Join Westown leaders on the plaza of 310W (310 W. Wisconsin Avenue) for a new Brady Street traditions of years past. holiday celebration. We’ll flip the switch310W on the neighborhood’s Plaza – 40-ft. spruce, and top off the evening with carolers and a DJ, plus free cookies, cocoa, s’mores & so much more! 414.272.3978 | bradystreet.org 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue After we set Westown aglow, head to The Avenue (161 W. Wisconsin Avenue) and board the Air your grievances and participate Jingle Bus to see all of downtown’s merriment. European Village Alive! 414.276.6696 | westown.org in feats of strength for the highly December 13 & 14 #WestownGetsLitJoin Westown leaders on the coveted Festivus Pole. Dining and Milwaukee Public Museum plaza of 310W for a new holiday drink specials will also be offered. celebration as the neighborhood’s Plus, don’t miss the 4th Annual 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu 40-foot-tall tree is lit. Enjoy free Learn about centuries-old Additional support provided by DoubleTree by Hilton, Dunkin’, GRAEF, KEI, TrueSkool & NEWaukee Festivus One-Mile Run – 5,280 cookies, cocoa, s’mores and so “Feats” of Strength at 3 p.m. European holiday traditions from much more! Plus, after Westown is costumed docents. set aglow, head to The Avenue and board the Jingle Bus to see all of Cocoa with the Clauses downtown’s merriment. Breakfast with Santa at The Pfister Presented by Madison Medical Affiliates Sat & Sun, Sat, December 14 | 11am to 2pm MIAD Holiday Sale December 7 – 8, 14 – 15 & 21 – 22 Cathedral Square Park Thu, December 5 | 6pm to 9pm 8am to 9:30am & 11:30am to 1pm 414.220.4700 | milwaukeeholidaylights.com | Santa Hustle 5K Fri, December 6 5pm to 9pm The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee Run/Walk Straight from the North Pole, Sat, December 7 | 10am to 5pm 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com Santa and Mrs. Claus return for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Sun, December 8 | 8:30am to 11:30am Join Santa and his elves for a this annual cocoa klatch. The free Veterans Park 414.847.3200 | miad.edu festive feast, a gift for each child, outdoor event is a chance for kids Browse one-of-a-kind art and crafts, letters to Santa, and 847.829.4536 | santahustle.com/milwaukee to share their wish lists, and for design work created by MIAD countless memories. Small seating Be part of one of the largest, moms and dads to snap a keepsake students and alumni. Proceeds groups will ensure that everyone growing races as thousands of photo. Just remember to bring your support the artists/designers and has an exceptional experience. Santas hit the streets. camera! Elves and other holiday MIAD student scholarships. characters will also be there.

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 12-13 11/5/19 11:30 AM Pfister Holiday Marketplace Nunsense Laughter on the 23rd Floor Sat & Sun, December 14 & 15 November 8 – January 12 November 21 – December 15 10am to 5pm The Rep – Stackner Cabaret Next Act Theatre The Pfister Hotel – Lobby 414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com 414.278.0765 | nextact.org 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com The little sisters of Hoboken are in This hit Broadway comedy is an Discover, interact and connect with dire need of emergency funds after homage to Neil Simon’s early days local artists and experience holiday a culinary disaster nearly wipes out writing jokes for Sid Caesar’s “Your fun and art in many forms. Explore the convent. The nuns pull out all Show of Shows,” alongside future local music and fine art, curated by the stops in a fundraising variety legends including Carl Reiner and Renee Bebeau. The perfect place to show featuring tap dancing, habit Mel Brooks. find the perfect gifts! humor, an audience quiz and a special appearance by the convent The Dickens Dinner cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. December 18 – 21 | 6:15pm The Grain Exchange The Nerd 414.727.6980 | bartolottas.com November 12 – December 15 Let the magic of this heartwarming The Rep – Quadracci Powerhouse evening enchant you as Charles 414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com Dickens, Victorian carolers, and When Willum has an unexpected delectable food and holiday spirits party guest, who turns into an create a memorable occasion. unwanted houseguest, he executes Christmas Celebration an elaborate plan to rid himself of Brunch at The Pfister the wacky nuisance. The twists and Wed, December 25 | 11am to 3pm turns of this madcap comedy lead Cristela Alonzo The Pfister Hotel to an ending that leaves you feeling Thu, November 21 | 8pm 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com happily hoodwinked! The Underground Collaborative A Pfister Christmas brunch begins 414.909.2068 | milwaukeecomedy.com with a complimentary mimosa The hilarious Cristela Alonzo visits or Bloody Mary, followed by a Milwaukee for one night only! A spectacular buffet featuring a favorite guest host on “The View” delicious assortment of appetizers, and voice actor in the movie “Cars salads, entrees and decadent 3,” Alonzo has made history as the desserts. first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, A Mason Street Grill Christmas “Cristela” for ABC. Wed, December 25 | 1pm to 7pm Mason Street Grill Jeeves at Sea 414.298.3131 | masonstreetgrill.com November 22 – December 22 Broadway Theatre Center – Experience classic American Studio Theatre favorites and enjoy a specially prepared Christmas menu at Mason 414.291.7800 | milwaukeechambertheatre.com Street Grill. Private dining rooms In Margaret Raether’s fourth are also available for your family adaptation of the classic P.G. The Salvation Army gathering, big or small. Wodehouse stories, appearing for 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast the first time in the Studio Theatre, can Jeeves prevent his master Wed, December 25 Milwaukee Coach & Carriage from being murdered – or worse, Wisconsin Center Ongoing married? 414.302.4300 | samilwaukee.org Downtown Milwaukee Disney’s Newsies The Salvation Army of Milwaukee 414.272.6873 | mkecarriage.com November 15 – December 22 Franco Escamilla County once again presents its See downtown’s holiday lights on Broadway Theatre Centre – Sat, November 23 | 8pm annual Christmas feast for every a relaxing carriage ride! Half-hour Cabot Theatre The Riverside Theater member of the community to and one-hour tours available. 414.291.7800 | skylightmusictheatre.org partake. Admission is free and all Rides start from the Hyatt Regency 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org are welcome. Even Santa and Mrs. Based on the rousing true story Franco Escamilla is a stand-up Milwaukee, Saint Kate – The of newsboys who strike against Claus will drop by, bearing gifts for Arts Hotel, or The Pfister Hotel. comedian known as the master the kids while they last. Volunteer unfair conditions in turn-of-the- of sarcasm by the way he tells his Carriages can hold up to four adults century New York City, this Disney and donation opportunities with wagons available for larger jokes and anecdotes. An event for available. film became a Tony Award-winning all ages. groups. Reservations required. Broadway hit. 13 14

MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 14-15 11/5/19 11:30 AM The Second City “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sweater” November 29 – December 1 Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org It’s the most wonderful time of the year-ish! Laugh along with The Second City as comedy’s best and brightest roast the chestnuts outta all the things we lovingly loathe about the holiday season.

Photo: Matthew Murphy Orlando Repertory Theatre, 2018 Production Photo: McKenzie Lakey The Band’s Visit November 26 – December 1 Elf – The Musical Kyle Kinane Marcus Performing Arts Center – November 23 – December 29 Sun, November 24 | 8pm Uihlein Hall Marcus Performing Arts Center – Turner Hall Ballroom 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org Todd Wehr Theater 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org In this joyously offbeat story, set 414.267.2961 | firststage.org Kyle Kinane is an internationally in a town that’s way off the beaten Buddy the Elf has spent his entire touring comedian who has path, a band of musicians arrives life at the North Pole. When he appeared on “Drunk History,” lost, out of the blue. Under the discovers that he is not really an elf, “@Midnight,” “The Tonight Show spell of the desert sky, and with he sets off for New York City to find with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan,” beautiful music perfuming the air, White Rabbit Red Rabbit his true identity. Follow his journey “Workaholics,” “This Is Not the band brings the town to life in Sat, November 30 | 4pm as he sets his sights on winning Happening,” “Not Safe with Nikki unexpected and tantalizing ways. Arc Theatre at Saint Kate – over his new family and helping Glaser” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!” The Arts Hotel New York remember the magic of The Moscow Ballet’s 414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com Christmas. A Christmas Carol Great Russian Nutcracker In “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” a November 26 – December 24 Fri, November 29 | 7pm single actor walks onstage, opens The Pabst Theater a sealed envelope and performs 414.224.9490 | milwaukeerep.com The Riverside Theater 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org a play they’ve never seen or read Experience the annual Milwaukee before. A global sensation veiled With world-class artists, over 200 Repertory Theater tradition of in mystery, it’s a one-of-a-kind dazzling costumes and stunning Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, theatrical experience full of sets, don’t miss this acclaimed “A Christmas Carol” at The Pabst surprises. Theater! Christmas classic.

The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Live November 23 & 24 Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org Like the award-winning television show, The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation – LIVE! will inspire audiences with entertaining and educational stories about yesterday and today’s visionaries and innovators. Ensemble members from “A Christmas Carol” at The Rep. Photo: Michael Brosilow

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 16-17 11/5/19 11:30 AM The Nutcracker December 7 – 26 Marcus Performing Arts Center – Uihlein Hall 414.902.2103 | milwaukeeballet.org Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live with Milwaukee Children’s Choir. Experience the wonder of the world-famous suites, including “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Flowers,” and “March ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas of The Nutcracker.” December 18 – 22 Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org Milwaukee playwright and actor Doug Jarecki delivers a hilarious and heartwarming holiday treat! TTMBC takes a unique look at Cirque Musica presents Black Nativity Joseph and Mary, the three kings – and the innkeeper, and shares Holiday Wishes December 5 – 15 the “other” stories that led to that Sun, December 1 | 7pm Marcus Performing Arts Center – magical night in Bethlehem. Miller High Life Theatre Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall 800.745.3000 | millerhighlifetheatre.com 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org Jim Brickman: “Holiday Wishes” brings a Milwaukee’s newest annual holiday story to life in a full holiday musical, “Black Nativity” A Christmas Celebration theatrical cirque event for the by Langston Hughes’ song play is Thu, December 26 | 7:30pm entire family. Featuring the a testament to the power of gospel Marcus Performing Arts Center – world-renowned cast of Cirque music, telling the classic story of Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall Musica with your favorite holiday the Nativity through a combination 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org hits all performed live by a full of African American scripture, The best-selling piano artist of our symphony orchestra. poetry, dance, and song. time, Jim Brickman and his special guests, will dazzle audiences Larry The Cable Guy with holiday favorites, #1 hits, vibrant vocals, laughter and joy, in | Sun, December 1 8pm this bright, festive winter’s night The Riverside Theater celebration. 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard An Evening with Chevy Chase award winner and one of the top Fri, December 27 | 7:30pm comedians in the country, Larry the The Riverside Theater Cable Guy, comes to The Riverside 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Theater. Light up your holidays with Chevy Chase live on stage. The Dinner Detective Sat, Now through December 28 6pm to 9pm Tue, December 31 The Winter’s Tale 6pm to 9pm DoubleTree Milwaukee Downtown December 6 – 15 Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 866.496.0535 | thedinnerdetective.com 414.267.2961 | firststage.org Partake in solving a challenging crime while feasting on a fantastic First Stage Young Company dinner. Just beware, you may find presents Shakespeare’s Dancer: Alana Griffith, yourself as prime suspect before tragicomedy. Photo: Mark Frohna you know it.

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Holiday Lights_8x9_FINAL.indd 1 11/4/19 3:21 PM Colors & Chords The All Black Affair Fri, November 22 | 6:30pm Sat, November 23 | 9pm Turner Hall Ballroom Wisconsin Center 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org 414.908.6000 | wisconsincenter.com Colors & Chords is a one-of-a-kind Featuring a big name night of event that celebrates music and art celebrities and guests. by pairing bands with prominent local artists onstage. Multiple Elvis Costello & The Imposters participatory art, music, and Tue, November 26 | 7:30pm technology installations are staged Miller High Life Theatre in the balcony, inviting audience members to engage in imaginative 800.745.3000 | millerhighlifetheatre.com Café Sopra Mare: Simon Farintosh Lindsey Stirling – Warmer in the exploration throughout the evening. The tour is entitled, “Just Trust” in Sun, December 1 | 10am to 12:30pm Winter Christmas Tour answer to the musical questions: Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Thu, December 5 | 8pm “Will they play my favorite song?,” Museum The Riverside Theater or, “Are they going to frighten the 414.271.3656 | villaterrace.org horses with a lot of excellent songs 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org A free music series during which to Witness the uber-talented that are rarely performed?,” and listen, read, visit or simply relax. not to mention, “Can I expect the violinist Lindsey Stirling captivate hits of yesteryear and those of Milwaukee with cinematic tomorrow?” Cirque Dreams Holidaze renditions of your favorite holiday December 3 & 4 | 7:30pm tunes. The Riverside Theater MSO: Home Alone – 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Film with Live Orchestra MSO: Holiday Pops Celebrate the holidays with December 6 – 8 Sat, November 30 | 7:30pm an electric night (or two) of an The Riverside Theater Sun, December 1 | 2:30pm excellent combination of music and 414.291.7605 | mso.org The Riverside Theater theater. Bring the whole family to 414.291.7605 | mso.org Milwaukee’s musical holiday A true holiday favorite, this beloved Pajama Jamboree – Holiday tradition! Tony-nominated comedy classic features John Wed, December 4 | 7pm Broadway soprano Rebecca Luker Williams’s charming and delightful Marcus Performing Arts Center – joins the MSO for Holiday Pops, score, performed live by the MSO. Bradley Pavilion a musical jubilee of your favorite Photo: Ray DiPietro Kevin McCallister is an 8-year- carols, classics and sing-alongs, old boy who is accidentally left 262.853.6085 | festivalcitysymphony.org Enjoy a free, one-hour classical plus a handbell ensemble and other behind when his family leaves delights. ‘90s Kickback Concert for Christmas vacation, and who “pops” concert, including performances by the Whitefish Fri, November 22 | 8pm must defend his home against two Bay High School Choir, geared WMSE Big Band Grand Stand Miller High Life Theatre bungling thieves. 800.745.3000 | millerhighlifetheatre.com toward children and their families. Sun, December 8 | 4pm Pajamas, teddy bears and blankets Turner Hall Ballroom The ‘90s Kickback Concert are welcome. Nonperishable food celebrates the best in R&B music 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org donations are encouraged for The Chicago Jazz Orchestra swings from the decade that created some Hunger Task Force. of the genre’s most memorable and into the holidays playing Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Williams. iconic hits. Christmas on the Screen Wed, December 4 | 7:30pm Mix Mistletoe Show MSO: Mozart’s Requiem Charles Allis Museum November 22 – 24 414.278.8295 | charlesallis.org with Goo Goo Dolls Marcus Performing Arts Center – Mon, December 9 | 7pm A compilation of Christmas musical Uihlein Hall The Riverside Theater numbers from the film collection 414.291.7605 | mso.org of Dale E. Kuntz. Consisting of 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Mozart’s staggering Requiem complete musical numbers by Bing “Slide” your way into the holiday contains the final notes Mozart Crosby – “White Christmas,” and season when 99.1 The Mix presents ever composed. On the first half, Bob Hope – “Silver Bells.” Plus, Mix-Mas featuring the Goo Goo Resident Conductor Yaniv Danur four versions of “Silent Night” by Dolls. both conducts and performs Shirley Temple, Deanna Durbin, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, Bing Crosby and Nelson Eddy – in a moody work which ends with a German, and many more. smile. Photo: Erin Kavanaugh

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 22-23 11/5/19 11:31 AM Big Band Holidays Christmas in the Basilica Hot Tuna Tue, December 10 | 7:30pm December 13 – 15 Sun, December 15 | 8pm Marcus Performing Arts Center – Basilica of Saint Josaphat Turner Hall Ballroom Uihlein Hall 414.481.8801 | belcanto.org 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org 414.273.7206 | marcuscenter.org One of Bel Canto Chorus’ most For more than four decades, Hailed as “an extraordinarily popular concerts returns to the Hot Tuna has played, toured and versatile orchestra” by The Los Basilica to feature John Rutter’s recorded some of the best and most Angeles Times, the Jazz at Lincoln Gloria and traditional Christmas memorable acoustic and electric Center Orchestra is composed of carol arrangements by Michelle music ever – and they’re still going 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists Hynson, assistant conductor and strong! under the leadership of musical accompanist, celebrating her 30th director Wynton Marsalis. anniversary with Bel Canto Chorus. Festive Joy with Brioso Sun, December 15 | 2pm to 3pm MSO: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Milwaukee Art Museum Fire – In Concert 414.224.3200 | mam.org December 13 – 15 Enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer The Riverside Theater as Brioso, the advanced violin 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org ensemble of the Barcel Suzuki Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ String Academy, fills the hall with soaring across the big screen in holiday tunes. high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra Peekaboo Christmas with the Nelsons – performing Patrick Doyle’s Thu, December 19 | 8pm Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson unforgettable score. Turner Hall Ballroom 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Fri, December 20 | 7:30pm Miller High Life Theatre MSO: Leslie Odom, Jr. – Florentine Opera After a string of massively 800.745.3000 | millerhighlifetheatre.com Home for the Holidays successful EPs, singles, and A Holiday Special remixes, all within a few short Christmas with the Nelsons tells the December 13, 14 & 21 | 7:30pm Wed, December 11 | 7:30pm months, audiences around the story of three family Christmases in Sun, December 22 | 2:30pm The Riverside Theater world have been captivated by the lives of America’s First Family Wayne & Kristine Lueders 414.291.7605 | mso.org PEEKABOO’s fresh, distinctive and of Entertainment, the Nelsons! Florentine Opera Center Leslie Odom, Jr., best known as unique production style. Interweaving quick humor, soaring Broadway hit “Hamilton’s” original 800.32.OPERA | florentineopera.org sibling vocals, and state-of-the-art Aaron Burr, joins the MSO for a A prelude to the holidays with a big screen video, Matthew and holiday concert with a jazz twist. concert of winter tunes and carols, Gunnar’s completely new show will reminding audiences of the joys of take you on a sleigh ride through BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon: this festive time of year. time. All I Want for Christmas is Attention Live Music: Roubik Music Studio Celtic Woman: Thu, December 12 | 7:30pm Holiday Concert The Best of Christmas Tour Turner Hall Ballroom 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Sat, December 14 | 11am to 12pm Sat, December 21 | 8pm Milwaukee Art Museum The Riverside Theater BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org are back in an all-new, two-queen 414.224.3200 | mam.org holiday extravaganza! A little song, Listen as children ages three Enchant your family with a a lot of eggnog and theaters full of to 15 perform a winter concert festive and unparalleled musical people looking at them. Yup, all they celebration with 30 violins and experience with Ireland’s Celtic want for Christmas is attention! violas. A Motown Christmas Woman, accompanied by a full Fri, December 20 | 8pm symphony orchestra! Dirt Monkey Deadmau5 / Cube V3 The Riverside Theater | 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org Fri, December 13 | 8pm Sat, December 14 7:30pm Dazzling choreography and Turner Hall Ballroom Wisconsin Center 414.908.6000 | wisconsincenter.com unforgettable harmonies all 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org performed by members of The As a pioneer in the dubstep and World-renowned electronic artist deadmau5 joins Gue5t Vox from Temptations, The Miracles and bass music genres, Dirt Monkey The Capitols make “A Motown has garnered support from many of Lights with tour support from Chris Lake and Mad Zach. Christmas” a celebration like no his peers, including Griz, Excision, other! Liquid Stranger and more.

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 24-25 11/5/19 11:31 AM Live Music: Bruce Anthony Guitar Milwaukee City Tour Kim Faler: Cope and Drag Sat, December 21 | 1pm to 2pm Ongoing, Fri & Sat | 10am Now through January 10 Milwaukee Art Museum Various Locations Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel 414.224.3200 | mam.org 414.698.8058 | untappedtours.com 414.276.8686 | saintkatearts.com Celebrate the season with a solo A complete city tour filled with Themes of anxiety, pressure and guitar concert by musician Bruce history, photo opportunities, reliance are explored through Anthony. cheese and beer! architectural materials. North Shore Suzuki Strings My Heart is Not Blind Holiday Concert Now through November 30 Sun, December 22 | 2:30pm to 3:15pm Central Library Milwaukee Art Museum 414.286.3000 | mpl.org 414.224.3200 | mam.org A photography and audio exhibition Listen as students of all ages on blindness and perception by celebrate the holiday season with a artist Michael Nye. violin and cello concert. Sound | Asleep Annual Christmas Cinema: Houdini by Steven Foster & Tomiko Jones Wed, December 25 | 12pm to 4pm Now through December 8 Jewish Museum Milwaukee Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel 414.390.5730 | jewishmuseummilwaukee.org Greensky Bluegrass 414.276.8686 | saintkatearts.com A screening of “Houdini” – the 1953 with Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Audio combines with still life Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee biopic starring then husband-and- photography for a multisensory December 29 – 31 Now through January 26 wife Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh as experience. The Riverside Theater Grohmann Museum Harry and Bess Houdini. The film 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org details Houdini’s rise to fame as 414.277.2300 | msoe.edu/grohmann-museum the world’s greatest escape artist Greensky Bluegrass returns for Featuring some of the most and magician with his beloved wife a special three-night run to ring significant engineering marvels Bess at his side. in the new year! Joined by very in Milwaukee’s history detailed special guests and bluegrass through photographs, documents, mavericks Horseshoes & Hand ephemera and a number of the Grenades for nights one and two, actual machines highlighted in the these shows promise a high-energy book of the same name by engineer display of bluegrass showmanship Thomas Fehring, who also serves that will have your toes tapping as guest curator. from sundown to sunrise. Inescapable: The Life and The Gufs & Willy Porter Band Legacy of Harry Houdini Tue, December 31 | 7:30pm Now through January 5 The Pabst Theater Jewish Museum Milwaukee 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org 414.390.5730 | jewishmuseummilwaukee.org Ring in the New Year with The Gufs Inescapable, curated by and the Willy Porter Band. A night performer and magician David of all of your favorite tunes from Trans-Siberian Orchestra London, tells the story of how two Milwaukee favorites. Very | Ehrich Weiss became Harry Fri, December 27 3:30pm & 8pm special guest Brett Newski opens Houdini and investigates the Fiserv Forum the festivities. 414.227.0511 | fiservforum.com technologies, marketing prowess Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), and entertainment trends that the multi-platinum, critically Radio Radio New Wave NYE transformed him into a superstar. acclaimed progressive rock Tue, December 31 | 8pm to 1am group, will be bringing its highly Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & The Hop Streetcar Tour anticipated Winter Tour back Taproom Thu, Now through December 19 | 10am to Milwaukee. Returning with 414.908.0025 | pabstmkebrewery.com Sat, Now through April 25 | 2pm all-new staging and effects is the Kick 2019 to the curb and say hey Downtown Milwaukee unforgettable show that started to 2020 with an insane New Wave 414.277.7795 | historicmilwaukee.org it all, “Christmas Eve and Other Dance Party! Explore Milwaukee’s distant and Stories.” more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on The Hop. 25 26

MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 26-27 11/5/19 11:31 AM Jeffrey Clancy: Ben Balcom: News from Nowhere James Benning and Sharon Measured Misalignments Now through February 23 Lockhart: Over Time Now through January 26 Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Now through March 1 Villa Terrace Decorative Arts 414.276.8686 | saintkatearts.com Milwaukee Art Museum Museum Local filmmaker Balcom explores 414.224.3200 | mam.org 414.271.3656 | villaterrace.org Milwaukee’s urban landscape in his Separated by a generation, UW-Madison professor of Art in latest film. American artists James Benning Metalsmithing and Jewelry, Jeffrey (b. 1942), a Milwaukee native, Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Dancers Clancy, examines the Villa Terrace Portrait of Milwaukee and Sharon Lockhart (b. 1964) at the Barre, ca. 1900. Oil on canvas. – both objectively and anecdotally Now through March 1 often cite each other’s films as an 51¼ × 38½ in. The Phillips Collection, – by re-telling its stories in a way Milwaukee Art Museum influence on their own work. This Washington, DC. Acquired 1944. that combines facts with the 414.224.3200 | mam.org exhibition, which will evolve in two artist’s idiosyncratic observations Photographs from the 1930s installations over the course of a The Bauhaus, László Moholy-Nagy, and imagined likely possibilities. through the 2010s highlight some of year, reveals connection points and Milwaukee the people, movements, businesses between their practices. Now through June 7 Landfall Press: and neighborhoods that have Milwaukee Art Museum Five Decades of Printmaking helped make Milwaukee what it A Modern Vision: is today. From small businesses 414.224.3200 | mam.org Now through February 9 European Masterworks from the to community churches, tannery On the occasion of the 100th Milwaukee Art Museum workers to New Wave rockers, Phillips Collection anniversary of the Bauhaus 414.224.3200 | mam.org the subjects of the pictures in the Now through March 22 (1919–1933), the innovative art, Celebrate the history and exhibition show a midwestern city Milwaukee Art Museum architecture, and design school in innovation behind one of America’s that is just as dynamic and diverse 414.224.3200 | mam.org Germany, the display in this gallery most renowned printers-publishers as the people who call it home. The exhibition features 50 highlights one of its key figures: Midwest_Express_Holiday_Lights_Ad_20191016.pdf 1 10/26/2019 12:28:25 PM on the occasion of its 50th masterworks by towering artist, designer, and theorist László anniversary year. figures of European modernism, Moholy-Nagy. including Édouard Manet, Gustave Caillebotte, Claude Monet, Berthe Meijer Free First Thursday Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Thu, December 5 | 10am to 8pm What do you get when you have a Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Pierre Milwaukee Art Museum Bonnard, Wassily Kandinsky, 414.224.3200 | mam.org non-stop flight with an onboard Amedeo Modigliani, and Pablo Admission to the Milwaukee Art Picasso. Museum is free for individuals and chocolate chip cookie? families (excluding group tours) on Delight, Inspire, Educate: the first Thursday of each month, The Allis Collection as Catalyst thanks to Meijer. Now through April 12 Central Library Architectural Tour C Charles Allis Museum 414.278.8295 | charlesallis.org Ongoing, Sat | 11am to 12pm M A showcase of the various Central Library aspects of the Allis art collection, 414.286.3000 | mpl.org Y from paintings and sculptures to Learn about the fascinating history

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 28-29 11/5/19 11:31 AM Story Time in the Galleries Neighborhood Night Hidden MPM: Spiders Tour Ongoing, Sat | 10:30am Thu, November 21 | 5pm to 8pm Sat, November 23 & 30 | 11am Milwaukee Art Museum Thu, December 19 | 5pm to 8pm Milwaukee Public Museum 414.224.3200 | mam.org Betty Brinn Children’s Museum 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu Hear a story that relates to a work 414.390.5437 | bbcmkids.org Spiders have been tied to human of art in the Museum, and then Enjoy free access to all the culture and folklore for thousands make a drawing inspired by what Museum’s hands-on exhibits and of years. Explore the stories of you have seen and heard. stop by the Be A Maker space to spiders in the permanent exhibits. find tools, materials and techniques Saturdays at Central for endless ways to experiment and Kohl’s Thank You Thursday create. Ongoing, Sat | 10:30am Thu, December 5 | 9am to 8pm Central Library Milwaukee Public Museum 414.286.3000 | mpl.org 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu Bring the whole family to the Receive free access to the library to play and learn together. permanent exhibits of MPM on Play Date with Art: Family programs every Saturday the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Central Library during Kohl’s Thank You Thursday. Bold Brushstrokes Betty Brinn Children’s Room Fri, December 13 | 10am to 12pm encourage young children to Wondering About the Winter Milwaukee Art Museum explore and have fun! 414.224.3200 | mam.org Solstice It’s never too early to learn to love Saturday Afternoons Sat, December 7 | 10:30am, 11:30am, art! Drop in and make art together, 12:30pm & 3pm in this monthly program designed at Central for ‘Tweens Discovery World especially for young visitors, ages Ongoing, Sat | 2pm 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org five and under (with an adult). Stop Central Library Learn all about the shortest day by and sing along during Singing 414.286.3000 | mpl.org of the year as we examine what is Time at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Each Saturday afternoon focuses really happening on our planet and on out-of-school learning activities in the solar system and then create Fizzy Frosty Ornaments for children ages 8-12 that inspire a take-home model. Sat, December 14 | 10:30am & 1:30pm participants to explore, learn, and Discovery World create! Hidden MPM Tour: 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org Feasting on Science Holidays in History Frosty the Ornament, was a fizzing | happy soul. “With some simple Sat, November 23 | 10:30am & Sat, December 7, 21 & 28 11am Milwaukee Public Museum paint, some soda and vin, he’ll 1:30pm begin to fizz again.” Create your Discovery World 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu Learn how holiday traditions own fizzy painted ornament to give 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org as a gift or keep for yourself! Experiment with some of your brought from European immigrants favorite Thanksgiving foods to learn to Milwaukee blended together to how butter and whipped cream are create our modern celebrations. Aquarium Animal Tours so similar, why cranberries float, Sat, December 14 and why yeast rises. Find out the Kohl’s Art Generation Family 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm answers to these questions and Discovery World Sunday: Artful Holiday 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org more as the science behind your | Sun, December 8 10am to 4pm Experience the Reiman Aquarium favorite holiday foods is explored. Milwaukee Art Museum 414.224.3200 | mam.org like you never have with a guided Hidden MPM Tour: tour led by Discovery World’s very Discover the art of printmaking own Freshwater Educator. A Tribute to Survival in the exhibition Landfall Press: Spiders Alive! Sat, November 23 & 30 | 1pm Five Decades of Printmaking. Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo Milwaukee Public Museum Meet area printmakers and watch Now through January 12 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu demonstrations, all while enjoying Sat, December 14 | 11:30am Milwaukee Public Museum the sounds of the season. Then, Discovery World A fascinating overview exploring 414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org 414.278.2728 | mpm.edu how First Americans survived and learn how to make your own prints, Creeping, crawling, flying and Explore this exciting eight-legged thrived while shaping U.S. history using a variety of techniques; bring fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug exhibit with 17 species of live and transforming the rest of the them home to frame or give as Whisperer” and learn about the spiders from around the world. world. holiday gifts! insects in our backyard.

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 30-31 11/5/19 11:31 AM Milwaukee Wave Marquette University – UWM Panther Arena Women’s Basketball 414.224.WAVE | milwaukeewave.com Al McGuire Center vs. Florida Tropics 414.288.4668 | gomarquette.com Sat, December 7 | 7:07pm vs. Mississippi State vs. Mesquite Outlaws Mon, November 25 | 7pm Tue, December 31 | 3:07pm vs. Belmont Milwaukee Admirals Sat, December 21 | 2pm UWM Panther Arena UWM Men’s Basketball Milwaukee Bucks 414.227.0550 | milwaukeeadmirals.com UWM Panther Arena Fiserv Forum vs. Grand Rapids Griffins 414.299.5886 | mkepanthers.com 800.4NBATIX | nba.com/bucks Sat, November 23 | 6pm vs. Eastern Illinois vs. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Manitoba Moose Sat, December 14 | 7pm Thu, November 21 | 7pm Wed, November 27 | 7pm vs. Iowa Wild UWM Women’s Basketball vs. Detroit Pistons Klotsche Center WWE Friday Night Smackdown | Fri, December 6 | 7pm Sat, November 23 7:30pm 414.229.5886 | mkepanthers.com Fri, December 13 | 6:45pm vs. Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Wolves 414.227.0511 | fiservforum.com Mon, November 25 | 7pm Fri, December 13 | 7pm vs. Northern Illinois Thu, December 5 | 7pm vs. Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Rampage Yoga @ The Museum Wed, November 27 | 7pm Wed, December 18 | 7pm vs. Marquette Sat, December 14 | 8:15am to 9:30am Sun, December 8 | 4pm vs. Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Monsters Milwaukee Art Museum Sat, November 30 | 7pm Fri, December 20 | 7pm vs. Bowling Green 414.224.3200 | mam.org Sat, December 14 | 1pm vs. Grand Rapids Griffins Join omTownYogis for an all- vs. New York Knicks levels yoga class in beautiful Mon, December 2 | 7pm Sat, December 28 | 6pm vs. North Dakota Sat, December 21 | 2pm Windhover Hall. Pre-registration is vs. Los Angeles Clippers encouraged. Fri, December 6 | 7:30pm vs. Wright State Sat, December 28 | 2pm vs. Orlando Magic Mon, December 9 | 7pm vs. Northern Kentucky Mon, December 30 | 7pm vs. New Orleans Pelicans Wed, December 11 | 8:30pm MSOE Men’s Basketball vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Hotchkin Arena Sat, December 14 | 7:30pm 800.332.6763 | go-raiders.com vs. Dallas Mavericks vs. Rockford Mon, December 16 | 7pm Sat, November 23 | 2pm vs. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Monmouth (Ill.) Thu, December 19 | 7pm Sun, November 24 | 2pm vs. Indiana Pacers vs. Marian Sun, December 22 | 6pm Marquette University – Sat, November 30 | 2pm vs. Orlando Magic Men’s Basketball vs. Aurora Sat, December 28 | 7:30pm Fiserv Forum Sat, December 14 | 2pm vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 414.288.4668 | gomarquette.com Wed, January 1 | 7pm MSOE Women’s Basketball vs. Robert Morris Hotchkin Arena Sat, November 23 | 1pm 800.332.6763 | go-radiers.com vs. Jacksonville Wed, December 4 | 8pm vs. Rockford Sat, November 23 | 4:15pm vs. Grambling State Tue, December 17 | 7pm vs. Marian Tue, November 26 | 7pm Harlem Globetrotters vs. North Dakota State Tue, December 31 | 1pm & 6pm Fri, December 20 | 8pm vs. Aurora Fiserv Forum Sat, December 14 | 4:15pm vs. Central Arkansas 414.227.0511 | fiservforum.com Sat, December 28 | 1pm

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 34-35 11/5/19 11:31 AM New Year’s Eve/Day Beer Baron’s Ball at Mason Street Grill Tue, December 31 | 6pm The Brewery District Tue, December 31 | 5pm to 10pm Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub Wed, January 1 | 5pm to 9pm 414.276.7271 | jacksonsmke.com Best Place Mason Street Grill Enjoy some roaring–’20s fun this 917 W. Juneau Avenue 414.298.3131 | masonstreetgrill.com New Year’s Eve. It will be a fancy 414.630.1609 | bestplacemilwaukee.com With old acquaintances or new, night on the town. A full dinner enjoy wood-grilled classics for all buffet, fit for the Beer Baron and Glass + Griddle 1130 N. 9th Street your New Year’s celebrations. Ring his friends, plus prizes for the best in the New Year with live music in 1920s outfits. So, come dressed to 414.988.1551 | glassgriddle.com the bar and a champagne toast at impress! Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub midnight. Private dining rooms are 1203 N. 10th Street also available. Beyonce vs. Rihanna vs. Lizzo 414.276.7271 | jacksonsmke.com Tue, December 31 | 9pm Bacchus Turner Hall Ballroom Milwaukee Brewing Co. 925 E. Wells Street 414.286.3205 | pabsttheater.org 1128 N. 9th Street 414.765.1166 | bacchusmke.com Milwaukee’s biggest dance party 414.226.2337 | mkebrewing.com returns to Turner Hall for a special Bad Genie NYE edition! DJ Frank Straka is at Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom 789 N. Jefferson Street the decks for a night exclusively 1037 W. Juneau Avenue 414.539.6022 devoted to the music of these three 414.908.0025 | pabstmkebrewery.com New Year’s Eve at Blu iconic divas. The Belmont Tavern Tue, December 31 | 5pm to 12:30am 784 N. Jefferson Street The Pfister Hotel – Blu 414.988.6161 | thebelmonttavern.com 414.298.3196 | blumilwaukee.com Blu – The Pfister Hotel Visit Blu for a night of elevated 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue entertainment. Enjoy reserved 414.298.3196 | blumilwaukee.com seating with bottle service starting at 8:30 p.m. and the lush vocals Bollywood Grill of Donna Woodall. VIP packages 1038 N. Jackson Street available. 414.271.8200 | bollywoodgrill.us Radiance NYE Brunch Milwaukee New Year’s Day Brunch 714 N. Milwaukee Street Tue, December 31 | 6pm Wed, January 1 | 10am to 2pm 414.210.5381 | brunchitup.com Wisconsin Center The Pfister Hotel 414.908.6000 | wisconsincenter.com 414.935.5950 | thepfisterhotel.com Buckley’s Restaurant & Bar Ring in the New Year with bass! Enjoy a spectacular spread of 801 N. Cass Street Gather your friends, choose chef-prepared classics and savor a Cathedral Square 414.277.1111 | buckleysmilwaukee.com your resolutions and head to the mimosa or Bloody Mary or choose Wisconsin Center for ground from much more. District Café at the Plaza shaking bass and beautiful vibes! 1007 N. Cass Street 414.276.2101 | cafeattheplaza.com 600 EAST Café 600 E. Wisconsin Avenue Café Calatrava 844.600.EAST | 600eastcafe.com 700 N. Art Museum Drive 414.224.3858 | mam.org Alem Ethiopian Village 307 E. Wisconsin Avenue Café at The Pfister 414.224.5324 | alem-ethiopianvillage.com 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.390.3878 | thepfisterhotel.com Amilinda 315 E. Wisconsin Avenue Carnevor 414.369.3683 | amilinda.com 718 N. Milwaukee Street 414.223.2200 | carnevor.com Artisan Ramen 530 E. Mason Street Chipotle 414.888.8800 | artisan-ramen.com 600 E. Ogden Avenue 414.223.4710 | chipotle.com

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 36-37 11/5/19 11:31 AM CITY.NET Café Flannery’s Bar & Restaurant Oak & Shield Pub The Soup Market 306 E. Wisconsin Avenue 425 E. Wells Street 600 E. Ogden Avenue 111 E. Kilbourn Avenue 414.336.1723 | citynetjazz.com 414.278.8586 | flannerysmilwaukee.com 414.988.9982 | oakandshieldpub.com 414.727.0700 | soupmarket.com Classy Girl Cupcakes Freshii Ouzo Café SportClub 825 N. Jefferson Street 250 E. Wisconsin Avenue 776 N. Milwaukee Street 750 N. Jefferson Street 414.270.1877 | classygirlcupcakes.com 414.921.0819 | freshii.com 414.272.6896 | ouzocafe.com 414.808.1588 | sportclubmke.com Coffee & Bagels Harbor House Panera Bread Stella Van Buren 544 E. Ogden Avenue 550 N. Harbor Drive 600 E. Ogden Avenue 550 N. Van Buren Street 414.276.9888 | cariboucoffee.com 414.395.4900 | harborhousemke.com 414.224.0200 | panerabread.com 414.847.5622 | stellavanburen.com County Clare Indulge Pastiche at the Metro Starbucks 1234 N. Astor Street 708 N. Milwaukee Street 411 E. Mason Street 544 E. Ogden Avenue 414.272.5273 | countyclare-inn.com 414.390.9463 | getindulge.com 414.214.3624 | pastichebistro.com 414.221.9099 | starbucks.com 323 E. Wisconsin Avenue Cubanitas Jamba Pita Pit 414.278.5999 | starbucks.com 728 N. Milwaukee Street 544 E. Ogden Avenue 231 E. Wisconsin Avenue 720 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.225.1760 | getcubanitas.com 414.800.7991 | jamba.com 414.930.0910 | pitapitusa.com 414.208.7346 | starbucks.com Jersey Mike’s Subs Plum Lounge 544 E. Ogden Avenue 780 N. Jefferson Street Stone Creek Coffee 777 N. Van Buren Street 414.539.3253 | jerseymikes.com 414.210.3236 | plumlounge.com stonecreekcoffee.com Java Corner Café Rare Steakhouse 731 N. Jackson Street 833 E. Michigan Street Subway 1200 N. Van Buren Street 414.847.0033 414.273.7273 | raresteaks.com 414.220.4555 | subway.com Jimmy John’s Real Chili 506 E. Mason Street 1425 N. Jefferson Street 419 E. Wells Street 414.276.8878 | subway.com 414.347.1234 | jimmyjohns.com 414.271.4042 | realchilimilwaukee.com Swingin’ Door Exchange The Knick Red June Café 219 E. Michigan Street 1030 E. Juneau Avenue 773 N. Jefferson Street 414.276.8150 | swingindoorexchange.com 414.272.0011 | theknickrestaurant.com 414.800.7906 | redjunecafemilwaukee.com Taco Bar MKE Davians 411 Café Lucid Light Lounge Shah Jee’s 782 N. Jefferson Street 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue 729 N. Milwaukee Street 770 N. Jefferson Street tacobarmke.com 414.276.3354 | 411.davians.com 414.431.5557 | lucidmke.com 414.271.5354 | shahjeefoods.com Taylor’s Dogg Haus Mason Street Grill Skyway Café 795 N. Jefferson Street 790 N. Jefferson Street 425 E. Mason Street 626 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.271.2855 | taylorsmilwaukee.com 414.270.3455 | thedogghaus.com 414.298.3131 | masonstreetgrill.com 414.585.9268 | skywaycafe626.com 755 N. Water Street Third Coast Provisions 414.226.2664 | thedogghaus.com Milwaukee Garden Grille The Sofie – Coming Soon! 724 N. Milwaukee Street 611 N. Broadway 777 N. Jefferson Street 414.323.7434 | thirdcoastprovisions.com Downtown Kitchen 414.271.6611 thesofie.com 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue hiltongardeninnmilwaukeedowntown.com This Is It! 414.287.0303 | downtownkitchenmke.com The Soup House 418 E. Wells Street Monica’s On Astor 324 E. Michigan Street 414.278.9192 | thisisitbar.com East Town Kitchen & Bar 1228 N. Astor Street 414.277.7687 | souphousemke.com 323 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.765.9402 Victors 414.847.3162 | easttownkitchenandbar.com 1230 N. Van Buren Street My Office 414.272.2522 Elsa’s on the Park 763 N. Milwaukee Street 833 N. Jefferson Street 414.276.9646 Ward’s House of Prime 414.765.0615 | elsas.com 540 E. Mason Street Noodles & Company 414.223.0135 | wardshouseofprime.com Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea 544 E. Ogden Avenue 916 E. State Street 414.273.9705 | noodles.com XO Cocktail Parlor 414.231.3167 | fairgrounds.cafe 326 E. Mason Street 414.988.4498

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 38-39 11/5/19 11:31 AM Zarletti The Daily Grind Stone Creek Coffee Carson’s 741 N. Milwaukee Street 800 W. Wells Street 275 W. Wisconsin Avenue 301 W. Juneau Avenue 414.225.0000 | zarletti.net 414.278.6993 | mpm.edu 414.298.9965 | stonecreekcoffee.com 414.223.3311 | ribs.com Zoup! DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse Stone Creek Coffee Factory Drink Wisconsinbly Pub 1433 N. Jefferson Street 754 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue 422 N. 5th Street 320 W. Highland Avenue 414.944.7500 | zoup.com 414.935.2029 | docsbbq.net 414.431.2157 | stonecreekcoffee.com 414.409.1740 | drinkwi.pub Domino’s Pizza Xankia George Webb Restaurant 719 W. Wisconsin Avenue 222 W. Wells Street 812 N. Old World Third Street 414.271.8990 | dominos.com 414.817.0241 | xankiamke.com 414.278.0225 | georgewebb.com Dunkin’ Good City Brewing 622 W. Wisconsin Avenue 333 W. Juneau Avenue 414.347.1599 | dunkindonuts.com Deer District/ 414.539.4343 | goodcitybrewing.com Old World Third Street Gyro MKE The King & I 700 W. Wisconsin Avenue 830 N. Old World Third Street 414.273.4976 | gyromke.com Ale Asylum Riverhouse 414.276.4181 | kingandirestaurant.com 1110 N. Old World Third Street Major Goolsby’s 414.269.8700 | riverhousemke.com The Loaded Slate 340 W. Kilbourn Avenue 1137 N. Old World Third Street 414.271.3414 | majorgoolsbys.com The Beer Garden 414.273.5700 | theloadedslate.com 1133 N. Old World Third Street Miller Time Pub & Grill 414.908.0401 | thebeergardenmke.com Mader’s German Restaurant 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue 1041 N. Old World Third Street 414.271.2337 | millertimepubandgrill.com Brick 3 Pizza 414.271.3377 | madersrestaurant.com 1107 N. Old World Third Street Milwaukee ChopHouse 414.224.6040 | brick3pizza.com The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill Convention Center 633 N. 5th Street 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue 414.226.2467 | milwaukeechophouse.com Brüdd Café 414.908.0401 | themeccamke.com District 1048 N. Old World Third Street Mo’s – A Place For Steaks 414.755.2424 | brudd-cafe.business.site Milwaukee Brat House Avenue Bar & Grill 720 N. Plankinton Avenue 1013 N. Old World Third Street 611 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.272.0720 | mosaplaceforsteaks.com Buck Bradley’s Saloon & Eatery 414.273.8709 | milwaukeebrathouse.com 414.271.7327 | avenuemilwaukee.com 1019 N. Old World Third Street Mo’s Irish Pub 414.224.8500 | buckbradleys.com Oak Barrel Public House BB’s (Build a Breakfast – Build a 142 W. Wisconsin Avenue 1033 N. Old World Third Street Burger) 414.272.0721 | mosirishpub.com Canary Coffee Bar 414.897.8320 | oakbarrelmilwaukee.com 633 W. Wisconsin Avenue 720 N. Old World Third Street Monarch Lounge canarycoffeebar.com Old German Beer Hall 414.270.1070 | bbmilwaukee.com Hilton Milwaukee City Center 1009 N. Old World Third Street Benihana Japanese Steakhouse 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue Cantina Milwaukee 414.226.2728 | oldgermanbeerhall.com 850 N. Plankinton Avenue 414.271.7250 | hiltonmilwaukee.com 1110 N. Old World Third Street 414.897.8137 | cantinamilwaukee.com Point Burger Express 414.270.0890 | benihana.com Potbelly Sandwich Shop 322 W. State Street Bistro/Bar 333 135 W. Wisconsin Avenue Calderone Club 414.488.8315 | pointburgerexpress.com 333 W. Kilbourn Avenue 414.226.0014 | potbelly.com 842 N. Old World Third Street 414.273.3236 | calderoneclub.net The Pub Club 414.270.6130 R Café 1103 N. Old World Third Street The Café – Hilton Milwaukee 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.988.5000 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.286.2005 | rcafeonline.com mke.thepubclubmilwaukee.com 414.271.7250 | hiltonmilwaukee.com Shah Jee’s Punch Bowl Social The Capital Grille 228 W. Wells Street 1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.800.5575 | shahjeefoods.com 414.204.7544 | punchbowlsocial.com 414.223.0600 | thecapitalgrille.com Starbucks RWB Crab It Your Way 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue 1044 N. Old World Third Street 823 N. 2nd Street 414.390.1804 | starbucks.com 414.226.6044 | rwbmke.com 414.763.9953 | crabityourway.com

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 40-41 11/5/19 11:32 AM San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana Dunkin’ Proof Pizza 838 N. Old World Third Street Water Street District 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue 414.276.2876 | sangiorgiopizza.com 414.224.7924 | dunkindonuts.com 414.270.4433 | saintkatearts.com/dining Tavern at Turner Hall AJ Bombers Elwood’s Liquor & Tap Qdoba Mexican Eats 1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue 1247 N. Water Street 1111 N. Water Street 1150 N. Water Street 414.346.0800 | tavernmke.com 414.221.9999 | ajbombers.com 414.810.1436 414.389.8744 | qdoba.com Trio Restaurant Alderaan Coffee Fire on Water Red Rock Saloon 1023 N. Old World Third Street 1560 N. Water Street 518 N. Water Street 1227 N. Water Street 414.800.6240 | trio1023.com 414.395.9955 | alderaancoffee.com 414.291.4411 | fireonwaterstreet.com 414.431.0467 | redrockmilwaukee.com Truth Lounge The Angry Taco FORE! Milwaukee Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 1111 N. Old World Third Street 753 N. Water Street 530 N. Water Street 740 N. Plankinton Avenue 414.581.5540 414.800.7785 | angrytacomke.com 414.272.FORE | foremilwaukee.com 414.276.3030 | rockbottom.com Uncle Buck’s on 3rd Aria Rodizio Grill 1125 N. Old World Third Street 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue 777 N. Water Street 414.988.0355 | unclebucksonthird.com 414.270.4422 | saintkatearts.com/dining 414.431.3106 | rodiziogrill.com/milwaukee w xyx bar The Bar Rogues Gallery Aloft Milwaukee Downtown 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue 134 E. Juneau Avenue 1230 N. Old World Third Street 414.291.4797 | saintkatearts.com/dining 414.763.1102 414.226.0122 Bar Louie aloftmilwaukeedowntown.com Rumpus Room 1114 N. Water Street 1030 N. Water Street Whitetail Milwaukee — Coming Soon! 414.296.8800 | barlouie.com 414.292.0100 | rumpusroommke.com 1110 N. Old World Third Street BarNone SafeHouse Who’s On Third 1139 N. Water Street 779 N. Front Street 1007 N. Old World Third Street 414.226.6969 | barnonemilwaukee.com Fusion Sushi & Deli 414.271.2007 | safe-house.com 414.897.8373 | whosonthirdmke.com 100 E. Wisconsin Avenue Brothers Bar & Grill 414.224.6330 Scooter’s Pub 1213 N. Water Street 154 E. Juneau Avenue 414.224.1690 | brothersbar.com Giggly Champagne & Wine Bar 414.274.7201 Schlitz Park District 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue BrownStone Social Lounge 414.270.4422 | saintkatearts.com/dining Starbucks Birch + Butcher 524 N. Water Street 920 N. Water Street 414.210.4824 Grassroots Salad Company 414.272.0232 | starbucks.com 459 E. Pleasant Street 607 N. Water Street 414.323.7372 | birchandbutcher.com Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 414.249.4464 | ieatgrassroots.com Subway Coffee With A Conscience 1123 N. Water Street 710 N. Plankinton Avenue 414.277.0293 | buffalowildwings.com Harp Irish Pub 414.212.8495 | subway.com 1555 N. Rivercenter Drive 113 E. Juneau Avenue 414.659.5365 | coffeewithaconscience.net China Gourmet 414.289.0700 | theharpirishpub.com T.D.R. – The Dark Room 117 E. Wells Street 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue 414.272.1688 | china-gourmet.com Ian’s Pizza 414.431.1211 | saintkatearts.com/dining 146 E. Juneau Avenue The Coffee Bean 414.727.9200 | ianspizza.com Trinity Three Irish Pubs 624 N. Water Street 125 E. Juneau Avenue 414.276.2233 | thecoffeebeanmke.com Jimmy John’s 414.278.7033 | trinitythreeirishpubs.com 767 N. Water Street Colour Palate 414.227.1166 | jimmyjohns.com Vagabond 789 N. Water Street 1122 N. Edison Street 414.502.8750 | colourpalate.com McGillycuddy’s 414.223.1122 | vagabondmke.com 1135 N. Water Street District on Water 414.278.8888 | mcgillycuddysmilwaukee.com Waterfront Deli 628 N. Water Street 761 N. Water Street 414.252.0145 | districtmke.com Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta 414.220.9300 | milwaukeewaterfrontdeli.com 1154 N. Water Street Duke’s on Water 414.277.1777 | pizanoschicago.com Water Street Brewery 158 E. Juneau Avenue 1101 N. Water Street 414.274.7204 Pourman’s Pub 414.272.1195 | waterstreetbrewery.com 1127 N. Water Street 314.471.5379 | pourmansmke.com 41 42

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Althea’s Fine Lingerie David Barnett Gallery Walgreens 777 N. Jefferson Street 1024 E. State Street The Avenue 414.935.2800 | altheasfinelingerie.com 414.271.5058 | davidbarnettgallery.com 275 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.273.5426 | walgreens.com Brew City Beer Gear Morning Glory Gallery Milwaukee Public Market Marcus Performing Arts Center 400 N. Water Street 929 N. Water Street 414.220.9075 | brewcityonline.com 414.765.7227 | marcuscenter.org Gifts & Accessories Footwear Bucks Pro Shop Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Best Place 1111 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue 917 W. Juneau Avenue 414.918.6401 | shop.bucks.com Allen Edmonds 414.276.8686 | saintkatearts.com 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.223.4709 | bestplacemilwaukee.com Miss Ruby 414.897.5650 | allenedmonds.com Discovery World Gift Shop 313 N. Plankinton Avenue, Ste. 203 500 N. Harbor Drive 414.755.2900 | missrubyboutique.com Shoo 241 N. Broadway, #1B 414.765.8770 | discoveryworld.org 414.765.2355 | shoostore.com Historic Milwaukee Trusted Kicks 235 E. Michigan Street 532 N. Water Street 414.277.7795 trustedkicks.com historicmilwaukee.org LOCALmke Furnishings & Décor 407 E. Buffalo Street Gourmet Foods 414.249.4706 | localmke.com Milwaukee Art Museum Store Design Within Reach 700 N. Art Museum Drive 167 N. Broadway Edible Arrangements 414.224.5353 | dwr.com 722 N. Water Street 414.224.3210 | store.mam.org 414.225.0300 | ediblearrangements.com Milwaukee Public Museum Gift Shop Iannelli’s Custom Shoppe 800 W. Wells Street 625 N. Broadway Fresh Thyme Farmers Market 414.272.0543 470 E. Pleasant Street 414.278.2795 | mpm.edu 414.290.3999 | freshthyme.com Planet Bead Luminosity, Inc. 710 N. Milwaukee Street 207 E. Buffalo Street Maurer’s Urban Market 414.278.0992 777 N. Van Buren Street 414.273.2323 | planetbead.com 414.635.2770 | myurbanmarket.com Residence Milwaukee Books & Music 123 E. Wells Street Metro Market 414.444.5010 1123 N. Van Buren Street Downtown Books 414.273.1928 | metromarket.net Restoration Hardware 624 N. Broadway Milwaukee Public Market 414.224.1799 | downtownbooksonline.com 224 E. Chicago Street 414.808.3890 | restorationhardware.com 400 N. Water Street Musical Memories 414.336.1111 | milwaukeepublicmarket.org Scandinavia Fine Furniture 833 E. Kilbourn Avenue The Spice House 414.271.0666 767 N. Jefferson Street 414.276.7226 1031 N. Old World Third Street 414.272.0977 | thespicehouse.com Shabahang & Sons Oriental Rugs Department Stores 601 E. Ogden Avenue Usinger’s Famous Sausage 414.347.1300 | shabahangorientalrugs.com 1030 N. Old World Third Street 414.276.9105 | usinger.com TJ Maxx West Elm The Avenue 342 N. Water Street Wisconsin Cheese Market 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.224.0216 | westelm.com 215 W. Highland Avenue 414.347.9603 | tjmaxx.com 414.272.3544 | wisconsincheesemart.com

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MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 44-45 11/5/19 11:32 AM Paper, Stationery & Spas & Salons Shipping Supplies Barney’s Brother Salon 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue Broadway Paper 414.276.6555 | barneysbrother.com 191 N. Broadway 414.277.7699 | broadwaypaper.com Di Carlo Salon & Barbershop 767 N. Water Street, #100 FedEx Office 414.765.1985 | dicarlosalonbarbershop.com 312 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.270.0404 | fedex.com/office East Town Spa 718 E. Wells Street 414.271.4247 | easttownspa.com

SCOTTFREE Salon 726 N. Milwaukee Street 414.223.0896 | scottfreesalon.com Shear Perfection 229 E. Michigan Street Ticket King 414.274.1976 751 N. Broadway 414.273.6007 | theticketking.com Violet Beauty Lounge 514 N. Water Street Uhle Tobacco Company 414.239.8066 | violetbeautymke.com 114 W. Wisconsin Avenue Sporting Activities 414.273.6665 | uhles.com WELL Spa + Salon 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue Urban Milwaukee FORE! Milwaukee 414.277.9207 | pfisterwellspa.com 755 N. Milwaukee Street 530 N. Water Street GLOSS Nail Spa 414.395.0632 | urbanmilwaukeethestore.com 414.272.FORE | foremilwaukee.com 1545 N. Water Street 414.273.1741 | glossnailspa.net Nearby Shopping Vulture Space Bicycle Collective Jewelry 651 N. Plankinton Avenue Institute of Beauty and Wellness 414.301.1661 | vulturespace.org 327 E. St. Paul Avenue Historic Third Ward 414.227.2889 | ibw.edu 414.273.1173 | historicthirdward.org Kesslers Diamonds A historic neighborhood just south of 450 E. Mason Street KingsHead Hair Salon downtown. Explore galleries, antique shops, 414.721.9450 | kesslersdiamonds.com 1246 N. Van Buren Street 414.273.7980 | kingshead.com novelty boutiques and salons. Kloiber Jewelers Les Ciseaux Styling Salon Brady Street 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.BRADYST | bradystreet.org 414.276.2457 | kloiberjewelers.com 821 E. Kilbourn Avenue 414.272.4340 An eclectic mix of boutiques offering Paks Jewelers furniture, pet accessories, apparel and 224 W. Wisconsin Avenue Neroli Salon & Spa vintage goods. 414.224.0101 | paksjewelers.com 327 E. St. Paul Avenue 414.319.7559 | nerolispa.com Powers Jewelry Designers 301 E. Wisconsin Avenue Perfection by Je’lamar 414.272.4510 | milwaukee-jewelry.com 230 W. Wells Street 414.765.0191 | j-lamar.com Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers 623 N. Milwaukee Street Razor Sharp Barbershop 414.271.1242 | schwanke-kasten.com 228 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.277.7000 Steins Jewelry and Loan 715 W. Wisconsin Avenue Salon Blanc 414.276.7296 1541 N. Water Street 414.323.4241 | salonblancmke.com 45 46

MDI25321-BRC_holidayLightsFestival2019_v2d.indd 46-47 11/5/19 11:32 AM MAKE HOLIDAY MEMORIES AT THE MARCUS CENTER! Aloft Hotel Milwaukee Downtown Hotel Metro 1230 N. Old World Third Street 411 E. Mason Street 414.226.0122 | aloftmilwaukeedowntown.com 414.272.1937 | hotelmetro.com The Astor Hotel Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown 924 E. Juneau Avenue 800 W. Juneau Avenue 414.271.4220 | theastorhotel.com 414.808.3880 | hyatt.com Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 W. Kilbourn Avenue 414.276.1234 | milwaukee.hyatt.com NOVEMBER 29 Journeyman Hotel - DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 26 310 E. Chicago Street 414.291.3970 | journeymanhotel.com The Brewhouse Inn & Suites The Knickerbocker on the Lake WINNER! ® 1215 N. 10th Street 1028 E. Juneau Avenue 1O TONY AWARDS INCLUDING 414.810.3350 | brewhousesuites.com 414.276.8500 | knickerbockeronthelake.com BEST MUSICAL Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown Marriott Milwaukee Downtown 503 N. Plankinton Avenue 323 E. Wisconsin Avenue DECEMBER 5 - 15 414.223.4484 | cambriamilwaukee.com 414.278.5999 | marriott.com County Clare Irish Hotel The Pfister Hotel 1234 N. Astor Street 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414.272.5273 | countyclare-inn.com 414.273.8222 | thepfisterhotel.com Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown 300 W. Michigan Street 414.291.4122 | marriott.com DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown 611 W. Wisconsin Avenue NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 1 414.273.2950 | doubletreemilwaukee.com MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOX OFFICE: 414.273.7206 M A R C U S C E N T E R . O R G O R T I C K E T M A S T E R . C O M NOVEMBERG R O U P S 1 0 + S A V E26 ! C A L L -4 1 4DECEMBER . 2 7 3 . 7 1 2 1 X 2 1 0 / 2 1 3 1 DECEMBER 18 - 22 Drury Plaza Hotel 700 N. Water Street 414.224.7864 | druryhotels.com JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER The Plaza Hotel & Apartments WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1007 N. Cass Street presents 710 N. Old World Third Street 414.276.2101 | plazahotelmilwaukee.com BIG BAND 414.224.8400 | marriott.com/fairfieldinn Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown H O L I DAYS Hampton Inn & Suites 648 N. Plankinton Avenue DECEMBER 10 176 W. Wisconsin Avenue 414.224.7890 | marriott.com/mkeri FREE SHOW! DECEMBER 4 414.271.4656 | hilton.com Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel Hilton Garden Inn 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee Downtown 414.276.8686 | saintkatearts.com 611 N. Broadway SpringHill Suites by Marriott 414.271.6611 744 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue hiltongardeninnmilwaukeedowntown.com 414.273.9811 | marriott.com Homewood Suites by Hilton The Westin Milwaukee 500 N. Water Street 550 N. Van Buren Street 414.563.1090 | hilton.com 414.224.5224 | westinmilwaukee.com 47 929 N. Water St . MarcusCenter.org . 414.273.720648

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With charming boutiques, the finest restaurants and more than 500,000 glittering lights, there’s no better place to ring in the season than downtown Milwaukee. And getting around has never been easier. Connect to downtown Milwaukee’s happenings with free rides aboard The Hop, thanks to Everstream. While hopping around town, get into the spirit of things at the “Me in MKE” display, presented by Mandel Group with support from VISIT Milwaukee, at the Burns Operating Hours of The Hop* Commons stop—The Hop’s northern terminus at Ogden and Prospect. presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino So, MKE plans to join us! Monday through Friday: 5am to 12am Saturday: 7am to 12am Sunday: 7am to 10pm * Vehicles arrive every 15 minutes during peak times and every 20 minutes during off-peak hours and weekends. For route info, visit www.thehopmke.com.

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2011 - Milwaukee Gas Light Building

2010 - The Cudahy Tower Apartments & Condominiums 2019 Marcus Performing Arts Center 2008 - Milwaukee County Historical Society The annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival ornament is a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Great gifts for family, friends, co-workers and business associates, 2009 - Milwaukee Federal Building each year features an iconic downtown landmark cast in pewter. This year’s & U.S. Courthouse edition, sculpted by Andrew Schumann, is the 19th in the series and features the Marcus Performing Arts Center, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

2007 - Northwestern Mutual Corporate Headquarters

2006 - Central Library

2018 - Fiserv Forum

2017 - Northwestern Mutual Tower 2005 - Downtown Trolley and Commons 2004 - Milwaukee City Hall 2016 - The Wisconsin Club

2003 - Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 2015 - Posner Building

2001 - Pabst Theater

2014 - Iron Block Building 2013 - U.S. Bank Tower 2002 - Milwaukee Art Museum

The 2019 Marcus Performing Arts Center ornament is available for $19.95 by Purchase Your Annual Milwaukee Downtown Treasure visiting shop.milwaukeedowntown.com or completing the order form on the 5351 shop.milwaukeedowntown.com following page. A limited number of past editions are available for $24.95. 5254

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PURCHASE YOUR ANNUAL MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN TREASURE The 2019 Marcus Performing Arts Center ornament is available for $19.95 by visiting shop.milwaukeedowntown.com or completing this order form. A limited number of past editions are available for $24.95. Save on postage! Ornaments may also be purchased at Milwaukee Downtown, 301 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300 (414.220.4700), Kloiber Jewelers, 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue (414.276.2457) or Urban Milwaukee, 755 N. Milwaukee Street (414.395.0632). Call ahead for hours of operation. NAME ______

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CREDIT CARD NUMBER ______o 2019 - Marcus Performing Arts Center ______x $19.95 ______o 2018 - Fiserv Forum ______x $24.95 ______o 2017 - Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons ______x $24.95 ______TRIM o 2016 - The Wisconsin Club ______x $24.95 ______o 2015 - The Posner Building ______x $24.95 ______o 2014 - Iron Block Building ______x $24.95 ______o 2013 - U.S. Bank Tower ______x $24.95 ______o 2012 - Milwaukee County Courthouse ______x $24.95 ______o 2011 - Milwaukee Gas Light Building ______x $24.95 ______o 2010 - The Cudahy Tower Apartments and Condominiums ______x $24.95 ______o 2009 - Milwaukee Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse ______x $24.95 ______o 2008 - Milwaukee County Historical Society ______x $24.95 ______o 2007 - Northwestern Mutual Corporate Headquarters ______x $24.95 ______o 2006 - Central Library ______x $24.95 ______o 2005 - Downtown Trolley ______x $24.95 ______o 2004 - Milwaukee City Hall ______x $24.95 ______o 2003 - Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist ______x $24.95 ______o 2002 - Milwaukee Art Museum ______x $24.95 ______o 2001 - Pabst Theater ______x $24.95 ______Thursday, December 5 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM SUBTOTAL ______Come see Westown in a whole new light. At 5:00 PM, join neighborhood leaders on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Number of Ornaments (Shipping and Handling for Each Ornament) ______x $4.60 ______World Third Street and help count down to holiday lights ON! Free TOTAL (WI sales tax is included in the final sales price.) ______cookies, cocoa and s’mores, along with holiday entertainment from carolers and a DJ will add to the merriment. Make your check or money order payable to Milwaukee Downtown, Inc. Please do not send cash. #WestownGetsLit Mail to: Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Ornament 301 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53203 53 54

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MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 NOVEMBER 21, 2019 — JANUARY 1, 2020 301 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300 WWW.MILWAUKEEHOLIDAYLIGHTS.COM Milwaukee, WI 53203 | 414.220.4700 #MKEHOLIDAYLIGHTS

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