In the Know with Lee: Ballet, Beer, and Mardi Gras.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Our head concierge, Lee, recommends the following for an amazing night out in Milwaukee.

An Evening with Bill Engvall

Feb. 18, 2012 5:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Everyman comic Bill Engvall brings his own brand of down-home humor and country comedy to Milwaukee! Ticket prices range from $40 to $58. http://marcuscenter.org/events/view.php?event=3777

Milwaukee Ballet’s Pints Before Pointe

Feb. 16, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Pabst Theater celebrates the opening of Milwaukee Ballet’s “Winter Series” with a pre-performance mixer hosted by the Milwaukee Ballet Young Professionals in the Pabst’s Cudahy Pub! Hear from the choreographers and sample a new ballet-inspired theme drink, plus enjoy prime seating for the night’s performance. Tickets are $35 and include admission to “Winter Series” and Pints Before Pointe. $1 from every drink purchased will benefit Milwaukee Ballet. RSVP by calling (414) 902-2102 or email lrivers@milwaukeeballet.org.

 

Winter Series

Feb. 16-19, 2012 7:30 p.m. Pabst TheaterThree cutting-edge choreographers challenge the Milwaukee Ballet dancers’ bodies with three world premieres. The Company welcomes choreographer Brock Clawson, praised for his “acrobatic and daring” choreography; a new work from Milwaukee Ballet’s Petr Zahradnícek; and Mauro de Candia, the winner of Genesis, Milwaukee Ballet’s 2011 international choreographic competition.

Food and Froth Fest

Feb. 18, 2012 7:00 p.m. – Feb. 18, 2012, 10:00 p.m. Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee was once considered the beer capital of the world. Raise a glass to our city’s history — and sample its legacy — at the 14th Annual Food & Froth Fest! Sample stout crafted halfway around the world, or pair a lager brewed across town with appetizers from a variety of area restaurants and caterers. You’ll also get a taste of Milwaukee’s great music scene through an exceptional line-up of local bands. Tickets are $55 for museum members and $70 for non-members. Event tickets include a chance to sample more than 200 different beers from Midwest and international breweries including special creations and seasonal brews, a commemorative glass to keep, entry into a raffle to win exclusive prizes and great food from local Milwaukee vendors. VIP tickets are available for $100 and include 5:30 p.m. entrance to the VIP room with additional beer and appetizers, 6:30 p.m. entry into the event and five free raffle tickets. http://www.mpm.edu/events/foodfroth/

MAM After Dark: Mardi Gras

Feb. 17, 2012 5:00 p.m. – Feb. 18, 2012, 12:00 a.m. Come to the Milwaukee Art Museum for a fun-filled evening to celebrate the festivities of Mardi Gras! No Mardi Gras party is complete without some beads, dancing, stilt walkers, jugglers, psychics and a parade! Kick off the celebration with free samples of the Caribbean’s finest firewater (rum tastings), explore the Flagg Collection of Haitian Art and learn about the rites and rituals of Haiti’s carnival celebrations. Plus, show your spirit and show off your bright-colored attire in the costume contest! http://mam.org/afterdark/

Born to be Wild

Jan. 30, 2012 – July 31, 2012 Milwaukee Public Museum “Born to be Wild” is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals, documenting orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them. This heartwarming adventure transports moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. http://www.mpm.edu/imax/born-to-be-wild/

Alverno Presents: Sexy Results

Feb. 18, 2012 8:00 p.m. Turner Ballroom The talented and perceptually skewed Cedar Block presents his new-fangled variety show, “Dig for the Higgs and How the Quest was Won,” which tells the story of one man’s love of science, the trash-talking particle accelerator that broke his heart and the much-theorized-but-we-don’t-know-for-certain-it-actually-exists Higgs Boson particle that will answer the Big Question of life, the universe, and everything. This performance is being held as part of the 52nd season of Alverno Presents, which features performances from some of the world’s greatest music artists at both Alverno and in venues across the city of Milwaukee. Tickets are $15. http://alvernopresents.alverno.edu/pages/shows/Cedar-Block.aspx

 

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Red Stiletto Night This Saturday!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Ladies, ladies, ladies, get ready to slip into your highest heels because zenden is celebrating Valentine’s Day weekend in style. We’ll give you $1.00 off each drink for every inch of your stiletto heel.

Don’t forget to take a picture of your amazing shoes at our special photo booth. The photos will be posted on the InterContinental Facebook page. The guest whose shoes receive the most “Likes” by midnight on Valentine’s Day, will win a $75 bar tab for zenden.

See you on Saturday.

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To Kill a Mockingbird and the rest of the In the Know with The InterContinental: Feb. 6 – 12

Posted on February 8, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

It’s time again for Lee’s top five “In The Know” recommendations for things happening in Milwaukee this weekend.

To Kill a Mockingbird (Favorite of the Week!)  

Feb. 3-March 11, 2012 Milwaukee Repertory Theater One of the most beloved and beautifully compassionate stories ever written comes to breathtaking life on stage. Set in small-town Alabama during the Depression and seen with brilliant clarity through the eyes of a young tomboy, this Pulitzer Prize-winning tale is about innocence, tolerance, family and the courage to live what you believe. In addition, The Rep will partner with leading community organizations, including the Milwaukee Public Library, to create a city-wide series of events and discussions around To Kill a Mockingbird, including dramatic readings, book and panel discussions, talkbacks with artists moderated by university scholars and additional special events.

Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel     

Feb. 8, 2012 8:00 p.m. Pabst Theater Tickets are $28.50.

With Neutral Milk Hotel, Jeff was a staple of the indie rock staple before he dissapeard out of the public eye.  Now he is back for an ultra-rare performance of some of the most influential music in the history of alternative music.

Heartless Bastards   

Feb. 9, 2012 8:30 p.m. Historic Turner Ballroom Tickets are $15.

The Heartless Bastards have one of those sounds that that make your feel like your in a roadhouse. Do not miss this opportunity to see them live. They will be playing songs off their new album, Arrow, which you can pre-order from their website.

Isn’t It Romantic?: Love Songs from Vienna To Broadway   

Feb. 10-12, 2012 7:30 p.m. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

As a special Valentine to audiences, the Florentine Opera presents a fun and flirty concert of popular love songs performed by their Studio Artists. This entertaining program includes a selection spanning works from Viennese operettas to favorites by popular 20th-century songwriting teams such as Lerner & Loewe and Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (414) 291-5200, ext. 224.

2012 Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show

Feb. 9, 2012 – Feb. 12, 2012 Wisconsin State Fair Park      

The 50th annual Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show is an opportunity for Milwaukee/NARI members to demonstrate 50 years worth of ideas for your home. More than 700 booth spaces will feature providers of thousands of home improvement products and services, including kitchens, decks, cabinets, windows, bathrooms, siding, lighting, landscaping, media rooms, wall covering, rec rooms, roofing, fireplaces, and more. Take part in educational and cooking demonstrations and seminars by local and national experts and media celebrities, explore the Outdoor Living Area, which features a Northwoods theme and log cabin, plus other special attractions. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door, or $6 seniors 60+. Children 12 and under are free.

Marquette vs. Cincinnati      
Feb. 11, 2012 2:00 p.m. Bradley Center

Cheer on the No. 19 Marquette men’s basketball team as they take on Cincinnati in a key Big East Conference game. It’s also National Marquette Day and it is a GOLD OUT game. Make sure you have your favorite gold shirt ready.

Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats  

Feb. 11, 2012 8:00 p.m. Pabst Theater Tickets are $25.50 and $35.50.

This show is fun for all ages. Don’t miss some of the world’s most amazing acrobats. This show will be full of stunning beauty and incredible feats.

 

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Ira Glass Comes to Milwaukee – In the Know with the InterContinental: Feb. 1 – 5

Posted on February 3, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five “In The Know” recommendations for things happening in Milwaukee this weekend.

To Kill a Mockingbird Jan. 31-March 4, 2012 Milwaukee Repertory Theater  One of the most beloved and beautifully compassionate stories ever written comes to breathtaking life on stage. Set in small-town Alabama during the Depression and seen with brilliant clarity through the eyes of a young tomboy, this Pulitzer Prize-winning tale is about innocence, tolerance, family and the courage to live what you believe. In addition, The Rep will partner with leading community organizations, including the Milwaukee Public Library, to create a city-wide series of events and discussions around To Kill a Mockingbird, including dramatic readings, book and panel discussions, talkbacks with artists moderated by university scholars and additional special events.

An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra    
Feb. 3, 2012 8:30 p.m. Pabst Theater Tickets are $22 in advance or $25 day of show.

Milwaukee Wave vs. Baltimore Blast    
Feb. 4, 2012 6:00 p.m. US Cellular Arena Milwaukee continues the defense of its 2010-11 MISL Championship at home against Baltimore! Come see the country’s longest running professional soccer team, and Milwaukee’s most successful franchise, in action.

Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass       
Feb. 4, 2012 8:00 p.m. Pabst Theater Ira Glass, host and producer of the popular NPR program “This American Life,” presents a rare public speaking engagement. Tickets are $35.50 and $45.50.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls                             
Feb. 4, 2012 7:30 p.m. Bradley Center The Bucks are playing some of the best basketball in the NBA. Saturday brings another test for the Bucks, when division leading Chicago Bulls and raining MVP Derrick Rose come to town.  Help cheer on the Bucks to victory.

 

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In the Know with the InterContinental: Jan. 25 – 29.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for this week.

East Town Coffee Connections 

Jan. 26, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – InterContinental Hotel

Join East Town Association for a free round-table morning speaker series! The first installment of this season’s Coffee Connections features a discussion on social media and how best to utilize it in your personal and professional lives.

Jitney

Jan. 26, 2012 8:00 p.m. – Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Andre Lee Ellis and Company are proud to announce their return to Vogel Hall for a performance of the seventh of a ten-play series written by August Wilson.  “Jitney” is set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in the 1970s, when black people could not get a taxi to service them in certain neighborhoods. As a result, black men would rent out a space and place a desk and telephone inside to create a “Jitney station” where people could call for a ride.”Jitney” focuses on the events that occur in one such station and its effect on people’s daily lives. Tickets are $20, or two for $30.

Danceworks Performance Company: The Sequel!

Jan. 26-Jan. 29, 2012 – Danceworks: 1661 N Water St

The choreographers of DPC went to the movies for inspiration once before – and now they’re back for more! In this fast-paced feature, historic battles ensue, dramas entrance, lovers swoon, hostages are taken and superheroes save the day as DPC gets tangled up with the many genres of the silver screen. Don’t miss the twists and turns of “The Sequel!” Ticket prices range from $15 to $25.

A Wrinkle in Time

Jan. 27-Feb. 19, 2012 7:00 p.m. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Before there was Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, there was Meg Murry – the original sci-fi/fantasy hero. She is an outcast at school. Her father is missing. The town thinks her brother is some sort of freak. Meg Murry is angry at a world that makes no sense to her. But when a strange visitor arrives at her family’s home on a dark and stormy night, she embarks on a wild journey through space and time to rescue her father from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. Don’t miss this production sure to propel your imagination on the journey of a lifetime! Call (414) 273-7206 or visit firststage.org for tickets and information. 

Milwaukee Chili Bowl 

Jan. 29, 2012 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Potawatomi Bingo and Casino Milwaukee’s hottest winter event is back! The sixth annual Chili Bowl features more than 30 area restaurants dishing out close to 60 varieties of chili for a chance to leave with the “Golden Ladle” award. Sample traditional chili, along with specialty chilis like chicken, seafood, sweet potato, bratwurst and a large selection of vegan and vegetarian chili, and cast your vote for the winner! Advance tickets can be purchased for $12 online, at any participating restaurant/bar or by calling (414) 687-5365. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Check back next week for your chance to be “In the Know.” Be sure to follow the InterContinental Blog to find out what Lee recommends each week.

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In the Know with the InterContinental – Jan 9 – 15

Posted on January 10, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for the week of January 9 – 15.

Next to Normal (Closes January 15!!)

Jan. 9-15, 2012 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater

This groundbreaking and award-winning musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future.

Marquette vs. St. John’s

Jan. 11, 2012 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley Center

Cheer on the Marquette men’s basketball team as they take on St. John’s!

Jason Powell’s Superhero Opera: Fortuna the Time Bender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom!

Jan. 12, 2012 – Jan. 29, 2012 at the The Alchemist Theater and Lounge

In the town of Anyville, crime is no longer a problem, having been wiped out by its resident superhero, the time-bending Fortuna. But then comes the Headmaster, a criminal mastermind as brilliant as he is British, forcing our hero to recruit an ally from amongst Anyville’s everyday, ordinary citizenry to even the odds against her new nemesis before a reign of terror is brought down upon the town. When comic book lore and the collected works of Gilbert and Sullivan collide in the mind of writer/composer Jason Powell, the result is “Fortuna the Time Bender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom!” commissioned by the Milwaukee Opera Theatre in 2010 and now presented in full production.

Brad Paisley

Jan. 13, 2012 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley Center

Featuring special guests The Band Perry and American Idol’s Scotty McCreery. Tickets are $22, $36.75 and $56.75.

A Tribute to Pine Valley: Celebrating 41 Years of All My Children

Jan. 14, 2012 7:00 p.m. at the Pabst Theater **Moved from the Riverside Theater**

Don’t miss this unique fan tribute event dedicated to ABC’s most successful soap opera, “All My Children!” Fans can expect up close and person interaction with their favorite stars, audience interaction, lively question-and-answer sessions, behind-the-scenes stories and secrets, trivia, photos and autograph signings. Tickets are $35, $55, $75 and $95.

Brewcity Bruisers Season Opener

Jan. 15, 2012 12:00 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena

The Brewcity Bruisers 2012 season is just around the corner – don’t miss a minute of the Bruisers’ fifth season! Your favorite teams will take each other on one by one till a champion is named. The 2012 season begins with a matinee bout pitting Maiden Milwaukee against the Shevil Knevils and the Crazy Eights against the Rushin Rollettes. Tickets are $15.

Check back next week for your chance to be “In the Know.” Be sure to follow the InterContinental Blog to find out what Lee recommends each week.

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In the Know with the InterContinental – Jan 2 – Jan 8

Posted on January 3, 2012 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for the week of January 2 – January 8.

Blue Man Group

Jan. 3-8, 2012 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Blue Man Group is known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts, which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, their shows are perfect for people of all ages, languages and cultures. Ticket prices range from $28 to $83.

Katie Gingrass Gallery presents: Vintage Posters

Jan. 2, 2012 – Feb. 18, at the Katie Gingrass Gallery. 2012 241 N Broadway Ave

The gallery’s annual vintage poster exhibit includes a wide variety of American and European advertising posters from the 1880s through the 1980s by artists such as Cappiello, Cheret and Villemot. From classic champagne ads to kitschy Keds ads, these posters inspire a sense of nostalgia.

’80s and ’90s Dance Party

Jan. 7, 2012 10:00 p.m. at Highbury Pub.  2322 S Kinnickinnic

Relive the ’80s and ’90s every first Saturday of the month with DJs Venus and Erika Jean. Always free, always fun!

Afternoon Tea at the Pfister

Jan. 8, 2012 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Pfister 424 E Wisconsin Ave

Enjoy a respite from the bustle of daily chores with friends and family as you return to the memorable experience of a gentler era. To reserve your seats, please call 390.3878.

Next to Normal

Runs until Jan. 15, 2011-12 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater

This groundbreaking and award-winning musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future.

Our friends at the Milwaukee Rep were able to hook us up with 3 pairs of tickets to Thursday nights show and I would like to share them with our readers. If you’re interested in seeing Next to Normal at the Rep, stop by the InterContinental Milwaukee, ask for Lee and I’ll hook you up with a pair. First come, first serve.

Check back next week for your chance to be “In the Know.” Be sure to follow the InterContinental Blog to find out what Lee recommends each week.

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In the Know with the InterContinental – Dec. 28 – Jan. 1

Posted on December 28, 2011 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for the week of December 28 to January 1.

New Year’s Eve at the Pfister Hotel

 

Dec. 31, 2011 10:00 p.m. – Pfister Hotel

This New Year’s Eve at the Pfister will be a celebration and a special evening full of drinks, dancing and fun. But we have to warn you; this will not be your typical New Years party. They have booked one of Milwaukee’s hottest groups,The Mr. Lucky’s Swing Syndicate. Two time winner of WAMI‘s (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) ”Band of the Year.” For details call (877) 704-5340 or (414) 935-5950. Packages start at $99 and are limited so make your reservations today!

Working Legacies: The Death and (After) Life of Post-Industrial Milwaukee

Dec. 26, 2011 – Feb. 6, 2012 – Milwaukee School of Engineering

Featuring the photos and histories of David Schalliol and Michael Carriere, this exhibition uses the contemporary moment to explore the legacy of work in Milwaukee through documentary photographs and site histories of former and current industrial facilities in the city, keeping a keen eye on their present use and local context. The result is a document of Milwaukee’s industrial past and present – and the hopeful groundwork for its future. From the manufacturing of wind turbines to tech-savvy urban farms, the demise of a working Milwaukee has been greatly exaggerated.

New Year’s Eve at Red Arrow Park

Dec. 31, 2011 11:00 a.m. – Across the street from the hotel at Red Arrow Park

Skate your way into the new year on Red Arrow Park’s outdoor ice skating rink! Activities begin early and run late, leading up to a midnight countdown and more Slice of Ice skating past midnight.

NYE Dance Party: The Get Down

Dec. 31, 2011 9:00 p.m. – Historic Turner Ballroom

Ring in the new year with Milwaukee’s biggest dance party! Get down with The Get Down to real soul and funk music on original 45 rpms all night long, and enjoy a complimentary buffet and great drink specials, plus a balloon drop at midnight. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $35 for the VIP drink special, which includes all-you-can-drink beer, wine and rails and a champagne toast at midnight.

Harlem Globetrotters

Dec. 31, 2011 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – Bradley Center

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their ridiculous basketball skills and amazing athletes for their traditional New Year’s Eve game! Don’t miss this must-see family fun event at either the 1 or 6 p.m. show. Ticket prices range from $19 to $129.

Check back next week for your chance to be “In the Know.” Be sure to follow the InterContinental Blog to find out what Lee recommends each week.

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Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie – 2011

Posted on December 21, 2011 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Congratulations to Anna Baird-Luedke, for winning the Cookie Crown!

Milwaukee’s favorite cookie is the White Chocolate Chip Chewy Gingerbread cookie.

The winning baker was chosen by culinary experts from Marcus Restaurants and received a special overnight stay and dinner for two at The Pfister, InterContinental Milwaukee or Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Plus, the winning cookie was donated to Hope House of Milwaukee.

Stop by Mason Street Grill, Kil@wat, or Milwaukee ChopHouse during the month of January to give the winning cookie a try.

Print the recipe here: White Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cookies.

 

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In the Know with the InterContinental Milwaukee – Dec. 19 – 25

Posted on December 21, 2011 by InterContinental Milwaukee

Here’s Lee’s top five recommendations for the week of December 19 – 25th.

Milwaukee Winter Fest

Dec. 21, 2011 – Jan. 1, 2012 at the Frontier Airlines Center

Milwaukee comes alive with 10 fun-filled days and nights jam-packed with activities for all ages! With over 150,000 square feet of games, rides, photo opportunities, skating, movies, entertainment and more, there’s something for everyone.

Next to Normal

Dec. 13-Jan. 15, 2011-12 at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater

This groundbreaking and award-winning musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With powerful lyrics and an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this intense, emotional and ultimately hopeful musical aims right for the heart with its story of a family coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

Dec. 20-29, 2011 7:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

‘Tis the season in Room One and Junie B. is ready to celebrate! But while visions from the school’s holiday gift shop frolic about her mind, the dreaded holiday sing-along looms. Things get even worse when Junie gets stuck with her nemesis Tattletale May for the Secret Santa gift exchange. But wait – maybe the Secret Santa exchange is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves! Tickets start at $15. Call (414) 273-7206 or visit First Stage’s website for more information.

Marquette vs. Milwaukee

Dec. 22, 2011 8:00 p.m. at the Bradley Center

Don’t miss the action as the Marquette Men’s Basketball team takes on UW-Milwaukee!

Braid

Dec. 22, 2011 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Turner Ballroom

Featuring the Smoking Popes. Bring a new unwrapped toy to the show for Toys for Tots and receive a special commemorative poster marking Braid’s 600th show. Tickets are $14.

Check back next week for your chance to be “In the Know.” Be sure to follow the InterContinental Blog to find out what Lee recommends each week.

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