Annual Bead&Button Show to Draw 14,000 June 1-10
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For more information contact:
Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.6230
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Bead&Button Show:
Jeanne Wieland
262-798-6647
Marlene Vail
Show Manager
262-798-6591
Annual Bead&Button Show to Draw 14,000 June 1-10
MILWAUKEE – May 31, 2012 – The Bead&Button Show, the country’s largest consumer bead show, returns to the Frontier Airlines Center from June 1 through June 10. Jewelry-making classes commence on June 1 and run 10 days. Shopping in the Bead Marketplace with nearly 370 vendors is open to the public June 8 through June 10. The marketplace boasts an extravagant selection of beads and jewelry from around the world.
“Right now, beads are a key fashion item and beading is one of the hottest hobbies around,” according to Julia Gerlach, editor of Bead&Button, the country’s leading bead magazine. “People love knowing that they can create a fabulous piece of jewelry with just a few simple techniques and a strand of gemstones, pearls, or crystals. And, as in past years, this show will offer more beads and supplies than most people can even imagine.”
In addition to excellent shopping with one-of-a-kind items, the show offers more than 760 classes and workshops in beading, jewelry-making, wirework, metalwork, silver clay, polymer clay, and glass bead making. Classes range from beginning to advanced skill levels.
Throughout the show, attendees can view Bead Dreams, a museum-quality juried exhibit of art glass beads, jewelry, and sculptural items. Bead Dreams attracts entries from artists in this country and internationally.
Also returning to the show is the Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer silent and live auctions of beads, jewelry, books, and supplies. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to the Medical College of Wisconsin, earmarked for breast cancer research. To date the Bead&Button Show has raised more than $200,000 for research to find a cure.
VISIT Milwaukee estimates an economic impact of $1.7 million to the local economy from this annual trade show.
Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The show is open on Friday from 10am-8pm, Saturday from 10am-6pm, and Sunday from 10am-4pm. For more information about the show, classes, auction, or raffle, call 800-554-0197 or visit beadandbuttonshow.com. The Bead&Button Show is produced by Kalmbach Publishing Company of Waukesha, WI, and Bead&Button magazine.
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has approximately 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.36 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2011 and supported more than 47,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Frontier 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 www.visitmilwaukee.org.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
25 Years of Pride in Milwaukee
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Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.6230
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25 Years of Pride in Milwaukee
PrideFest Celebrates 25 Years of LGBT Diversity, Culture and Community
MILWAUKEE – May 30, 2012 – The festival season in Milwaukee kicks off with color with PrideFest, the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. Join the festivities June 8-10, with entertainment from dancing to film screenings, arts and culture displays, shopping, historical exhibits, the new Wom!nz Spot Lounge and Café and more.
Photo courtesy of Bartoli Filmworks, LLC
Entertainment high kicks off Friday evening with The 2012 PrideFest Drag Show, a showcase of talent and style from Symphony Alexander-Love, Harmony Breeze, “First Lady of Milwaukee” Jackie Roberts, Milwaukee Drag Icon, Shannon Dupree and more. Headliners throughout the weekend include Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s, Taylor Dayne, Ronnie Nyles and Tallulah Who and BERLIN featuring Terri Nunn.
The Pump Works Dance Arena will have a new “steamy” theme, the Stonewall Stage will feature intimate performances and discussions relevant to the LGBT community and the Health & Wellness area, Children’s Amphitheater and Arts & Culture Building will round out the entertainment lineup with something for everybody including screenings from the 2011 Milwaukee LGCT Film Festival. PrideFest will also feature a historical exhibit celebrating 25 years of pride in Milwaukee, dating back to the first “Gay Pride Week” in Milwaukee during January in 1971.
The New PrideFest Wom!nz Spot Lounge and Café is an environment designed by women for women. Located on the South end of the grounds, the Wom!nz Spot offers a covered, open air floor space to enjoy great female artists including LeAnna Eden, prestigious drag performance troupe, The BrewCity Boiz and Babez, folk-rock duo, 2 Girlz and the empowering, self-expression of The Miltown Kings.
Don’t miss the 2012 Group Relationship Celebration in honor of PrideFest’s 25th anniversary to finish off the weekend on Sunday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. where clergy will lead a service and blessing for all.
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has approximately 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.36 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2011and supported more than 47,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Frontier 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 www.visitmilwaukee.org.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Party Like a Rock Star in Milwaukee
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Jeannine Sherman
Director of Public Relations
414.287.6230
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Party Like a Rock Star in Milwaukee
Win a Prize Package Valued at More Than $10,000 – And Bring Your Entourage
MILWAUKEE – May 21, 2012 – When you’re home to Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival, you know how to welcome rock stars to town. VISIT Milwaukee is now giving one lucky winner and three members of his or her “entourage” the chance of a lifetime. We’re rolling out the red carpet with an exclusive sweepstakes that invites the group to “Party Like a Rockstar” in Milwaukee July 5 – 8, 2012.
Roundtrip airfare for four from any published Southwest Airlines city to Milwaukee arriving July 5 and departing July 8, VIP access to Summerfest, including tickets to see Aerosmith at the Marcus Amphitheater, boutique hotel accommodations at Hotel Metro, exclusive dinners and a private sail aboard a luxury yacht are just the beginning of this over-the-top experience that is valued at more than $10,000.
Individual participants must be 21 to enter, and each may enter the sweepstakes twice, via the Party Like a Rockstar sweepstakes website, at visitmilwaukee.org/rockstar, and at VISIT Milwaukee’s Facebook page, facebook.com/visitmilwaukee. Entries must be received by 11:59 pm (CST) on June 15, 2012. The winner will be contacted the week of June 18-22, 2012. See the official terms and conditions for details on the sweepstakes entry form.
The Party Like a Rock Star prize package includes:
Free round-trip airfare for four, courtesy of Southwest Airlines from any published Southwest Airlines city to Milwaukee
Four, 5th-row tickets to see Aerosmith with special guest Cheap Trick at Summerfest on Saturday, July 7, a behind-the-scenes Summerfest Grounds Tour, VIP passes, unlimited admission to the festival during your stay and more!
Deluxe King Hotel Suites for you and your three-member entourage at Hotel Metro, a leading luxury boutique hotel
A private Lake Michigan sail for four aboard the Quinn Marie, a 38-foot Catalina cruising yacht, courtesy of Sea Dog Sailing
Luxury transportation allowance to make getting around town easy, courtesy of VISIT Milwaukee
Four leather jackets, courtesy of Harley-Davidson, a VIP tour for four of the Harley-Davidson Museum, and a $100 gift card to use on the museum campus
Exclusive culinary experience for four in the private dining room reserved for entertainers at the historic Riverside Theater
A foodie’s dream dinner for four at AAA Four Diamond Dream Dance Steak, located inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino (must be 21 to enter casino and restaurant)
Four pairs of the revolutionary Koss QZ900 noise-cancelling headphones
One $100 gift card for Beta by Sabor, home of comfortably upscale small plate dining
One $50 gift card for Alterra Coffee, Milwaukee’s local coffee roasters and café
Four admission passes to the Sexiest Building on the Planet, the Milwaukee Art Museum
Four admission passes to Discovery World, home of the Les Paul “House of Sound” Exhibit
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has approximately 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.36 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2011and supported more than 47,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Frontier 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 www.visitmilwaukee.org.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Start Your Engines for a Milwaukee Summer of Fun
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Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.6230
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START YOUR ENGINES FOR A MILWAUKEE SUMMER FULL OF FUN
MKE’s Summer Lineup Kicks Off with IndyCars, LEGOS, Strawberries and More
MILWAUKEE, May 14, 2012 – Where can you catch 11 days of live music, navigate mountains of LEGOs, sip wine under the Calatrava wings, attend a massive outdoor screening of The Big Lebowski, and satisfy your craving for a pierogi or baklava? It all happens this June in Milwaukee, where summer fun starts out strong with a lineup of events celebrating arts, culture, music and more.
The Milwaukee festival season kicks off with Wisconsin’s largest celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture and awareness, as PrideFest (June 8-10) celebrates its 25th anniversary. Live music, shopping and a Mr. and Miss PrideFest Pageant are just a few of the activities that draw in the diverse and accepting crowd.
Let the kids play with thousands of LEGOS and leave the mess for someone else when LEGO KidsFest (June 15-17) takes over the Frontier Airlines Center. Kids of all ages can enjoy LEGO models of all shapes and sizes, demonstrations from expert LEGO architects and mountains of LEGOs to create their own masterpieces.
Celebrate Polish history and culture at Polish Fest (June 15-17), the first of Milwaukee’s ethnic festivals on parade at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Enjoy historical exhibits, folk art demonstrations, twirling dancers and heaping portions of Polish cuisine.
Andretti Sports Marketing invites you to start your engines and check out the inaugural Milwaukee IndyFest (June 15-16). See the stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series roar through the Milwaukee Mile, the world’s oldest continuously operating speedway, located just west of downtown at State Fair Park.
The Lakefront Festival of the Arts (June 15-17) celebrates its 50th year this Father’s Day weekend with over 170 jury-selected artists presenting works including paintings, jewelry, sculptures and ceramics. Wander through the sculpture garden, sip wine under the famous Calatrava-designed wings, and enjoy live music throughout the day.
The Cedarburg Strawberry Festival (June 23-24) celebrates the fruit of the season at its summer prime. Enjoy summer’s sweet treat by the quart or in crepes, slushes and even a strawberry bratwurst. Once you’ve strawberried yourself out, stick around for live music, fine arts on display and to cheer on the brave participating in the Strawberry Shortcake Eating and Strawberry Bubblegum Blowing Contests.
Milwaukee hosts Lebowski Fest (June 22-23), a traveling festival that’s all things “The Big Lebowski.” Fans of the cult classic can catch a performance by Blue Moon Swamp followed by a massive movie screening Friday night in Cathedral Square Park, all while sipping “The Dude’s” drink of choice – White Russians. Rounding off the weekend is a bowling party Saturday night, featuring costume and trivia contests.
Celebrate the culture and heritage of the Mediterranean nation of Greece at Milwaukee Greek Fest (June 22-24). State Fair Park will be filled with vendors selling delicious Greek cuisine, traditional music and dance performances, and a Greek market featuring imported goods and artifacts.
Last but not least, the world’s largest music festival and the main event of festival season, Summerfest, kicks off June 27. Celebrating its 45th season, Summerfest boasts over 700 bands rocking 11 stages over 11 summer days. One of the most diverse music festivals around, this year’s lineup features everything from country and classic rock to hip-hop and electronic.
For more on summer fun in Milwaukee, please visit www.mkefun.com.
VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has approximately 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.36 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2011and supported more than 47,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Frontier 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 www.visitmilwaukee.org.
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