Tuesday, April 10, 2012

MILWAUKEE TO HOST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF HISTORIANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE TO HOST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF HISTORIANS

Live radio “BackStory” and sessions open to the public 4/18-22

MILWAUKEE – April 10, 2012 – More than 2,000 delegates from around the globe will convene at the Frontier Airlines Center from April 18-22 for the Annual Meeting of the Organization of American Historians (OAH) and the National Council on Public History (NCPH).

Milwaukee’s rich culture and history, and the state of Wisconsin’s recent political controversies, help set the stage for the theme of this year’s meeting, “Frontiers of Capitalism and Democracy.”

“The recent legislation passed by the Wisconsin Legislature limiting collective bargaining for its public employees will serve as a backdrop to talk about labor history in a city which is truly affected by it,” said Katherine Finley, Executive Director of the OAH.

The four-day meeting will include more than 150 sessions on historical topics, workshops, networking events and excursions into the city of Milwaukee. Sessions will present the latest work in public and environmental history, new media, military history, labor history, diplomatic history, teaching skills and more. A team of scholars from China will attend the meeting along with approximately 100 scholars of American history who live and work outside the United States.

The keynote on Saturday, April 21st takes a public turn in a live broadcast of “BackStory with the American History Guys,” a weekly public radio program and podcast that applies historical perspective to current events. The public is invited to watch and participate as historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, and Peter Onuf explore the history of alcohol and its role in capitalism, democracy, immigration and labor. Over the course of the show, the “Guys” are joined by fellow historians, people in the news and call-ins as they drill down to colonial times, revealing the connections between past and present. See: www.backstory.org

Central to the mission of the OAH is engaging with the public in a wide discussion of history’s connection to current events. The public is invited to attend many of the meeting’s open sessions on topics such as current labor struggles and the history of labor in America, and the roles played by religion, corporate capitalism and democracy in the Twentieth Century.

For more information on the annual meeting, see: http://annualmeeting.oah.org/
And for the wide range of sessions that are free and open to the public, see: http://bit.ly/oah2012-public-sessions

VISIT Milwaukee estimates that the economic impact of the convention is $1,716,000.

VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.5 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2010 and supported more than 61,000 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, April 09, 2012

International Cheese Technology Expo convenes April 10-12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Margaret Casey
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.4232
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International Cheese Technology Expo convenes April 10-12

2,000 from cheese industry expected

MILWAUKEE – April 9, 2012 – Dairy manufacturers and suppliers from around the world will convene at the Frontier Airlines Center for the International Cheese Technology Exposition (ICTE) from April 10-12. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research, the expo is the largest gathering devoted solely to the multi-billion dollar market for cheese and related dairy products.

Among the topics to be addressed at the conference are the technological challenges of yeasts, molds and whey, the future of the cheese industry, dairy policy reform, the global cheese market and waste to energy solutions.

More than 240 companies will be exhibiting, many with large dairy and cheese-making equipment.

The expo is not open to the public. For more info: http://www.cheeseexpo.org/

VISIT Milwaukee estimates the economic impact of ICTE at approximately $1 million.

VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.5 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2010 and supported more than 61,000 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, April 04, 2012

VISIT Milwaukee Showcase Celebrates Local James Beard Nominees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.6230
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VISIT Milwaukee Showcase Celebrates Local James Beard Nominees

Kyle Cherek of MPTV “Wisconsin Foodie” to MC on 4/10   

MILWAUKEE – April 4, 2012 – Milwaukeeans don’t need to travel to treat themselves to James Beard-recognized chefs. Once again in 2012 three of our own celebrated chefs were nominated for Best Chef Midwest and will join other former nominees for a cooking demonstration at VISIT Milwaukee’s annual Special Event Showcase at the Frontier Airlines Center from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2012.

Justin Aprahamian (Sanford), now a finalist for Best Chef Midwest, along with 2012 competitors Dan Van Rite (Hinterland Gastropub) and Jan Kelly (Meritage) share the “Center Court” demonstration cooking stations with last year’s nominated Peggy Magister (Crazy Water) and Justin Carlyle (SURG Group).

Master of Ceremonies for this line-up of Milwaukee’s finest chefs is Kyle Cherek of MPTV’s popular “Wisconsin Foodie” series. Cherek travels the state in search of chefs, farmers, restaurant and other personalities involved with local farming and the local food scene.

Celebrating its 14th year, the showcase provides opportunities for businesses in the hospitality industry to showcase their products and services to more than 500 regional meeting and event planners, corporate planners, association and executives and members of area associations.

The event will also feature educational seminars on meetings industry topics. The public is invited to the showcase at an admission cost of $10.00.

VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.5 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2010 and supported more than 61,000 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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Friday, March 23, 2012

MILWAUKEE’S CITY OF FESTIVALS ADDS TO THE 2012 LINEUP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHOTOS AVAILABLE

For more information contact:

Jeannine Sherman
VISIT Milwaukee
800.231.0903 or 414.287.6230
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MILWAUKEE’S CITY OF FESTIVALS ADDS TO THE 2012 LINEUP

Celebrate cultures from around the world on the shores of Lake Michigan

MILWAUKEE – March 1, 2012 –Heralded as the “City of Festivals,”Milwaukee showcases its rich heritage with a procession of ethnic and cultural celebrations throughout the summer. The Henry W. Maier Festival Park along the shores of Lake Michigan becomes a portal to the world as guests are invited to explore the arts, cuisine, history and entertainment of a new culture nearly every weekend.

The festival season kicks off with color during PrideFest (www.pridefest.com), the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. Join the festivities June 8-10, 2012 with food, entertainment and shopping in the marketplace.

The parade of world cultures begins with America’s largest Polish Festival, Polish Fest (www.polishfest.org), June 15-17, 2012. See historic exhibits, folk art demonstrations and old-world crafts. Enjoy enchanting legends coming to life, traditional dance troupes swirling and twirling, and scrumptious dishes served in heaping portions to satisfy your appetite.

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the world’s largest music festival, June 27-July 1 and July 3-8, 2012 (closed on July 2). Summerfest (www.summerfest.com) is an eleven-day event offering the best in regional and national entertainment on 10 different ground stages and an amphitheater featuring a diverse array of music. A smorgasbord of the area’s finest restaurants serves mouth-watering fare and entertainment abounds with world-renowned comedians, a children’s play area and daily demonstrations and activities.

Romance, nostalgia, and rich Italian delicacies fill the air at Festa Italiana (www.festaitaliana.com), America’s premier Italian cultural event. From July 19-22, 2012, enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the Sicilian brass marching band, browse the cultural exhibits or be a part of the colorful religious procession following Sunday mass. Every night offers explosive fun with a dazzling Italian-style fireworks show.

Grab a stein and cool off with your favorite brew at North America’s largest annually held German festival, German Fest (www.germanfest.com). Indulge in unforgettable German cuisine. Marvel as craftsmen demonstrate old world artistry. Enjoy a colorful brass band or stroll through the Marktplatz for unique German gifts. Join in July 26-29, 2012 for a wunderbar experience.

Celebrate African-American heritage and culture at African World Festival (http://www.africanworldfestival-milwaukee.com/) August 4-5, 2012. Explore the cultural village, sample a variety of ethnic foods, shop around the marketplace, let the kids play in the Children’s Village and enjoy great entertainment.

Irish Fest (www.irishfest.com), the world’s largest Irish cultural festival, brings the Emerald Isle to Milwaukee’s lakefront August 16-19, 2012. Cultural exhibits, displays, theater, poetry readings and demonstrations bring alive the spirit of Old Ireland's folklore and charm, while contests, raffles, sporting events and comedy shows add to the fun. Celebrate Irish music and dance on over a dozen stages or enjoy the roaming performers dressed in traditional costumes strolling the festival grounds. Stop at the marketplace to take a piece Ireland home with you.

Spice up your life at Mexican Fiesta (www.mexicanfiesta.org) August 24-26, 2012! A south-of-the-border extravaganza featuring mouth-watering food, rousing mariachi bands, foot stomping rhythms, and an elaborate swirl of traditional dancers. Learn the culture and heritage of Mexico and other Latin countries.

The Indian Summer Festival (www.indiansummer.org) offers a fun and entertaining way to experience the diversity of both traditional and contemporary American Indian culture. Held September 7-9, 2012, the festival celebrates the rich American Indian heritage with authentic tribal villages, storytellers, traditional handcrafts, dance troupes and lacrosse. Other highlights include a competition Pow Wow, fireworks, food and an Education Day on Friday.

 

Other festivals, concerts and events taking place around the city in different locations include:

VISIT Milwaukee markets Greater Milwaukee to tourists, and convention and meeting planners, both nationally and internationally. VISIT Milwaukee has more than 600 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services and area businesses. Tourism generated $2.5 billion in spending in Greater Milwaukee in 2010 and supported more than 61,000 local jobs. The City of Wauwatosa, Frontier Airlines, Potawatomi Bingo Casino and 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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