Milwaukee Public Museum Opens Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
The 6,000-mile distance between Israel and Milwaukee has been condensed with the opening of the Milwaukee Public Museum's special exhibition "Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures," now on display until June 6.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Milwaukee Family Friendly Fun
Sclemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated! Who out there doesn't think of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and start humming tunes from Happy Days in their heads?
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Meaghan’s Serenade: Former Idol Star Gokey Greet
The night Danny Gokey got voted off of American Idol's eighth season, one of his most ardent supporters didn't even know about it. She had something more important to deal with at the time.
New Format and Theme Highlight 2010
The 2010 Bank Travel Conference in Milwaukee, Feb. 7-9 drew more than 400 delegates, including bank travel program directors from 20 states.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
VISIT Milwaukee Names New President / CEO
After a nationwide search, VISIT Milwaukee today named Paul Upchurch as its new president & CEO. The announcement was made by VISIT Milwaukee chairperson Lynda Kohler at this morning's board of directors meeting at the Milwaukee Hilton.
Upchurch joins VISIT Milwaukee after some 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry, including five years (2001-2005) as vice president of hotel operations with Milwaukee-based Marcus Hotels and Resorts. He most recently held the position of chief operating officer for Chicago-based TCA Holdings, operator of private sports resorts and clubs in the United States and Canada.
"Paul brings to the position a long and successful track record in the hospitality and tourism industry," said Kohler. "Working with staff, our board and industry partners, we're confident that Paul's leadership will help us grow our regional tourism economy and bring it to the next level."
Upchurch said he's excited about the opportunity to return to Milwaukee in his new capacity. "As a Midwesterner, my five years working in Milwaukee stand out as the most memorable," he said. "It's an honor for me to join this outstanding tourism marketing organization and work to grow our convention, meetings and leisure travel business for the region."
Upchurch holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He and his wife Cindy have two children, Stephanie, 21 and Eric, 18.
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, convention and meeting planners nationally and internationally and is dedicated to ensuring our guests are warmly welcomed and enjoy an enriching experience in this jewel of the Great Lakes. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.7 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2008 and supported about 66,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Midwest Airlines, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, the Spirit of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District are strategic partners with VISIT Milwaukee, providing funding support for conventions and tourism programs. For more information call 1-800-554-1448 or visit www.visitmilwaukee.org.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Marvelous Milwaukee
Baseball, zoo, technology, art and more in Milwaukee
Monday, March 15, 2010
Milwaukee is a Slam Dunk for Big Dance Fans
Milwaukee plays host to the Midwest and West regional rounds of the "big dance" the weekend of March 19, welcoming eight of the 64 teams in the first and second rounds of the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Fans from Ohio State, Oakland, UC-Santa Barbara, Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, Xavier and Minnesota will head to Milwaukee this week to support their teams as they look to advance to the Sweet 16. Milwaukee's Bradley Center serves as the epicenter of March Madness, but visitors will find Milwaukee offers plenty of off court action during tourney time as well.
Harley-Davidson Museum
http://www.h-dmuseum.com/
One-hundred and five years in the making, the world's only Harley-Davidson Museum has taken the shores of Milwaukee by storm. Here you will find a chronological procession of more than 450 legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycles including such famous bikes as the 1956 model Elvis Presley purchased just days before he became famous with the single "Heartbreak Hotel," a 13-foot long motorcycle with two engines known as the "King Kong," and, of course, the famous Serial Number One. Dating back to 1903, this is the oldest bike in the Harley-Davidson collection.
Milwaukee Art Museum
http://www.mam.org/
The magnificent "wings" of the Milwaukee Art Museum welcome you to Milwaukee! Designed by star international architect Santiago Calatrava, this striking architectural beauty features a "wing-like" sunscreen with a wingspan equaling that of a Boeing 747 that can be raised or lowered over a 90-foot high glass-walled reception hall. Primary strengths of the museum are 19th- and 20th-century American and European works, German Expressionist, contemporary art, American decorative arts, American and European folk art and a Haitian art collection. The museum is also home to one of the world's largest Georgia O'Keeffe collections.
MillerCoors http://www.millerbrewing.com/ ,
Sprecher Brewery http://www.sprecherbrewery.com/,
Lakefront Brewery http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/
The popular MillerCoors Tour provides an in-depth look into the history and craftsmanship of Miller beers, including a tour of the brewhouse, historic caves and packaging center. Tours end at the historic Miller Inn, where frosty samples are served (must be 21 or older). Sprecher and Lakefront are award-winning microbreweries that carry on Milwaukee's grand brewing tradition. Each offer free samples to those 21 and older, and a Friday night fish fry - another can't miss Milwaukee favorite.
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
http://www.paysbig.com/
Potawatomi offers a wide selection of games in a bustling and electrifying environment! The casino is a popular entertainment destination for locals, tourists and tour groups, providing live entertainment in a 500-seat intimate theater, specialty restaurants, and a gift shop complete with authentic Native American handicrafts. Completed in 2008, Potawatomi Bingo Casino's ambitious $240 million expansion boasts an additional 500,000 square feet of entertainment, adding 1,500 slot machines and 100 table games to the current offerings.
Milwaukee Public Museum IMAX / Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
http://www.mpm.edu/
Walk-through exhibits, including re-creations of the Streets of Old Milwaukee and a Costa Rican rainforest, and a year-round live butterfly garden, provide visitors with a memorable "you are there" experience. Visitors can travel the globe at exhibits from Asia, Africa, the Arctic, South and Middle America! Highlights include the world's largest dinosaur skull, mummies and "Exploring Life on Earth," a tribute to the world's biodiversity. Special exhibits and educational programming offered. The IMAX Theater features a rotating schedule of exciting IMAX films and a journey to the stars in Wisconsin's largest and most modern dome theater, the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium.
Currently on exhibit is Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures. This one of a kind display brings together archaeological objects and manuscripts to tell a story 2,000 years in the making.
The Bronze Fonz
http://www.bronzethefonz.com/
Happy days are here again. The King of Cool, Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli, now resides on the eastern bank of the Milwaukee River along the city's RiverWalk in the form of a bronze statue. Complete with leather jacket and signature double thumbs-up, this life-sized likeness of the pop culture icon provides a perfect photo opportunity, adding another great element to the Milwaukee experience.
Discovery World
http://www.discoveryworld.org/
Discovery World is a spectacular 120,000-foot lakefront museum complex that features exhibits, live shows, aquariums and interactive activities combining innovation, science and technology, exploration, environment and fun. Public grounds include a 200-foot dock, park, promenade and café. The ongoing Les Paul House of Sound exhibit features rare innovations and guitars from music legend and Milwaukee native, Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar.
Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
http://www.pabstmansion.com/
In 1892, the Flemish Renaissance Revival Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst, world famous beer baron, accomplished sea captain, real estate developer, philanthropist and patron of the arts, was completed. The Pabst Mansion represents the epitome of America's Gilded Age Splendor in Milwaukee and is a testament to Pabst's success, his love of life and his German heritage. Boasting stunning interiors, elegant original furnishings, elaborate wall coverings, the finest wood craftsmanship, intricate ironwork, brilliant stained glass, and rare art, the Mansion helped make the 1890's the "Pabst Decade" in Milwaukee.
Brady Street
Formerly an old Italian neighborhood and then the hippie haven of the 60's, Brady Street today is a walk-around neighborhood known for historic architecture, a wide variety of specialty shops, a hardware store, a firehouse, churches, galleries, coffee shops -- an eclectic mix of all that makes a city neighborhood great, in a humble, non-glitzy, non-shopping-mall kind of way. Trendy hangouts include the Hi-Hat, Balzac, Nomad, Mimma's, Cempazuchi and Bosley's.
Old World Third Street
Nowhere is Milwaukee's German heritage more evident than along Old World Third Street. The city's past is brought to life in the detailed facades of the 19th-century European-style buildings lining this cobblestone street. Shopping at Wisconsin Cheese Mart, the legendary Usinger's Sausage, and The Spice House is a feast for all senses. And a visit would not be complete without a stop at the Old German Beer Hall, the Brat House and Mader's, where famous German dishes have satisfied hungry patrons for more than 100 years.
Historic Third Ward
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Historic Third Ward is Milwaukee's answer to "SoHo." This pedestrian-friendly ward has become the hub for artistic activity and is currently home to more than 20 galleries and art studios, the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), the Off-Broadway Theatre, and the Broadway Theatre Center, which houses the renowned Skylight Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Renaissance Theaterworks. You'll also find boutique shopping and casual dining and nightlife. Acting as anchor to the ward is the new Milwaukee Public Market, a year-round, indoor shopping experience that houses Wisconsin specialty food vendors.
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, convention and meeting planners nationally and internationally and is dedicated to ensuring our guests are warmly welcomed and enjoy an enriching experience in this jewel of the Great Lakes. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 620 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.7 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2008 and supported about 66,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Midwest Airlines, Potawatomi Bingo Casino and the Wisconsin Center District are strategic partners with VISIT Milwaukee, providing funding support for conventions and tourism programs. For more information call 1-800-554-1448 or visit http://www.visitmilwaukee.org/
Monday, March 08, 2010
Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Iron Horse's historical details turn this Milwaukee boutique hotel into a living museum. From the antique Bank of London library chairs to the building's original 1907 fire door used as the entrance to Smyth restaurant, every room has a conversation piece.