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November Events

Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
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Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
Kick-off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lights Festival. Don’t miss the big reveal, when the switch is flipped and dazzling lights illuminate the park. Enjoy live music, a visit from Santa, a dynamic fireworks show and free hot cocoa and cookies!

After the big reveal, families can hop aboard the Jingle Bus, free on kick-off night, to view all of downtown’s lighted scenes. The festival continues through December 31.

Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza

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Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza

You’ll find a whole lot of holiday spirit in Downtown Milwaukee. This annual six-week festival features hundreds of activities with a little something for everyone.

Hop on the Jingle Bus and enjoy the holiday lights around the city.

See for yourself! Get down here!

MKE411 Insider Tip: Warm up with with hot toddies and a build-your-own chocolate bar at Clear in the InterContinental Milwaukee from 5-11pm.

Thanksgiving on a Bun

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Thanksgiving on a Bun

Satisfy your Thanksgiving feast craving with our Thanksgiving Dinner on a Bun. This towering concoction of delicious delectables will taunt, tease and dare you to finish.

November 19 through 30, you can enjoy turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and more all served on a freshly baked hearty bun. Add a tap beer - all for $7!

As an added bonus, enjoy a Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale with a holiday spiced rim during the month of November for only $5.

Now you’ve got a little bit of Thanksgiving any time hunger strikes.

Cookie Contest!

November 20 - December 10, 2012
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Cookie Contest!
November 20 - December 10, 2012
Submit your favorite cookie recipe for a chance to win over $800 in fabulous prizes including...

Overnight stay at one of the Milwaukee Marcus Hotels
Dinner for two at one Marcus Restaurant
One-on-One Instructional Workshop with a Marcus Pastry Chef
$150 Pick ’N Save Gift Card

AND, Selected cookie recipe will be featured in Marcus Restaurants in January

AND, Marcus Restaurants will also deliver 500 cookies made from the winning recipe to Hope House.

Enter Here!

A Christmas Carol

Thursday, Nov. 29 - Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
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A Christmas Carol
Thursday, Nov. 29 - Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
This Dickens Classic will touch your soul and brighten your holiday season!

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Patrick Watson

Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
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Patrick Watson
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
Be wowed by Patrick Watson and his beautifully crafted songs during this Ten Buck Show!

December Events

Hilton Christmas Buffet

Tuesday, December 25
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Hilton Christmas Buffet
Tuesday, December 25
Enjoy a traditional Christmas brunch in the Cafe Hilton this Holiday season or a la carte breakfast from 6:30am-12pm. Cafe Hilton is the perfect place to celebrate with a casual family meal. The Chef has filled the buffet with all of the traditional fixings.

Adults: $24.95 + tax & gratuity
Seniors: $18+ tax & gratuity
Under 12 years: $12+ tax & gratuity

Drinks with Santa Thursdays

Thursdays in December
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Drinks with Santa Thursdays
Thursdays in December
December 6, 13, 20 and 27

Save BIG every Thursday in December between 5pm and 10pm at Miller Time Pub when you don Holiday attire. Who knows, Santa himself may even drop in for a cold one.

Bring in an entire table of friends dressed in holiday attire (4 or more):
Buy One, Get One cocktails and wines. Half off appetizers.

Wear a Full Santa or Elf Suit:
$1 domestic taps, $2 craft taps, $3 import taps and half off entire menu

BONUS: Save up to $2.50 off your beer by mixing and matching Holiday items
Wear a Santa hat or holiday hat: $.50 off your beer
Wear holiday socks or shoes: $.50 off your beer
Wear a holiday sweater, shirt, or vest: $.50 off your beer
Wear holiday jewelry: $.25 off your beer for each item up to 4 items (pair of earrings count as 1)
Best Holiday Costume Contest
Weekly winner will win a $50 Marcus Restaurants Gift Card. (voted on by Miller Time Pub staff)
On December 23rd, the four weekly winners photos will be posted on Facebook and voted on by the community. Voting ends 12/31/11 and the winner is notified on or after January 3, 2012. The winner will receive a One Night Stay at the Hilton Milwaukee and dinner for (4) in the Miller Time Pub.

Christmas on a Bun at Miller Time Pub

December 2 - December 31
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Christmas on a Bun at Miller Time Pub
December 2 - December 31
December 2 - 31, 2011
Lunch and Dinner

Celebrate your holiday cravings with our Christmas on a Bun. This towering concoction of delicious delectables will taunt, tease and dare you to finish.

During the month of December, you can enjoy ham, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and more all served on a triple layered freshly baked hearty bun.

As an added bonus, a seasonal craft beer (Leinenkugal’s Fireside Nut Brown, anyone?) and you’ve got a little bit of Christmas any time hunger strikes.

Sparkling Wine Flights

Saturdays in December
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Sparkling Wine Flights
Saturdays in December
Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Milwaukee Chophouse
Enjoy a progression of 3 tiers of sparkling wines for only $15.00. Different wines featured each Saturday.

A Waterpark New Year’s Eve

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A Waterpark New Year’s Eve

Party in Paradise! Parents, pack your familys overnight bags and ring in the New Year with our Paradise Landing New Years Eve Waterpark Special!

Paradise Landing boasts 20,000 square feet of fun and excitement including a 3-story Jamaican Village with four fantastic water slides, an Idyllic Lagoon, Hydro-therapy Spa that accommodates up to 31 people, Kiddy Pool with Beached Boat Slide, Turtle Squirt and Mushroom Rain Drop Fountain, Seashell Slide and Frog Slide, Lily Pad Walk, Water Cannons.

This package includes:

One night stay (Early Check-In of 1pm)
Up to 5 passes to Paradise Landing Indoor Waterpark
Breakfast for 5
Special activities in the waterpark will be available for everyone to enjoy:

Coloring Contest
Lifeguard Race
Bottle Fill Contest
Basketball Contest
Lily Pad Race
Treasure Hunt
Splash Contest
Race Down the Blue Slide
Limbo Contest
New Years Eve Beach Ball Drop

Book now to ring the New Year with a splash!!

Based on availability. Valid on New Years Eve Only (12/31/12).
Waterpark rules apply.

Jim Gaffigan

December 29, 2012
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Jim Gaffigan
December 29, 2012
Three shows over New Year’s Eve Weekend!

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Jim Gaffigan

December 30, 2012
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Jim Gaffigan
December 30, 2012
Three shows over New Year’s Eve Weekend!

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Jim Gaffigan

December 31, 2012
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Jim Gaffigan
December 31, 2012
Three shows over New Year’s Eve Weekend!

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Milwaukee Food Tours

Saturday, December 22, 2012
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Milwaukee Food Tours
Saturday, December 22, 2012
The Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus Tour! The 3-hour bus tour departs from downtown Milwaukee and features stops at bakeries in the area. An excellent way to celebrate the holidays, while sampling!

Winter Fest

Wednesday, Dec. 26 - Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
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Winter Fest
Wednesday, Dec. 26 - Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Winter Fest, Milwaukee’s destination for wintertime family fun. Hands-on activities, games and entertainment for the whole family. It’s a great way to spend winter break!

General Admission: 10:00am - 8:00pm on Dec. 28, 29 and 10:00am - 6:00pm Dec. 31

Real Pirates Exhibit

Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 - Monday, May 27, 2013
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Real Pirates Exhibit
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 - Monday, May 27, 2013

Ahoy, Mateys! The Jolly Roger will be raised over the Milwaukee Public Museum, as Real Pirates takes over the Museums’s special exhibit halls. Experience the Golden Age of Piracy aboard the Whydah, one of the most successful pirate ships of her day, and learn about her roots as a slave ship and subsequent takeover and conversion into a pirate ship in the early 1700s.

January Events

Rhapsodies in Blu with Dr. Hollander

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012
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Rhapsodies in Blu with Dr. Hollander
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012

UNFORGETTABLE

The eternal music of Nat King Cole

Let a seasoned piano virtuoso and master of improvisation serenade you with Rhapsodies in Blu. Dr. Hollander’s stunning concerts have thrilled audiences in America and abroad. He has had concerts in France, Hungary, Santo Domingo and at the Franz Liszt Museum. He received a doctorate in piano performance with Gyorgy Sandor, a Hungarian concert pianist who studied with Bela Bartok in the tradition of Franz Liszt. We invite you to take advantage of the chance to see him right here at Blu!

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

Saturday, January 14, 2012
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Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Discover trade secrets from renowned Wisconsin chefs and particiapte in a cooking showcase by attending the Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series!

January 14, 2012--The Best of Italy--From Foods to Wines
On January 14, Chef Robert Fedorko will prepare amazing Italian specialities using locally made sausages and cheeses and show you how to pair them up with crisp, bold Italian wines for an amazing mid-amzaing mid-winter meal.

Reserve your spot today! Call 414-935-5942

$29/person or $49/couple

For more information visit http://www.marcuschefs.com/

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

Saturday, January 21, 2012
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Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Discover trade secrets from renowned Wisconsin chefs and particiapte in a cooking showcase by attending the Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series!

January 21, 2012--Yah Mon!
Join Chef Nelly Bulege as he heats up the cold Wisconsin winter with fusion cooking of the tropics, paired with dark spirits from the Caribbean, South and Central America. It’s just like taking your tastebuds on vacation.

Reserve your spot today! Call 414-935-5942

$29/person or $49/couple

For more information visit http://www.marcuschefs.com/

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Discover trade secrets from renowned Wisconsin chefs and particiapte in a cooking showcase by attending the Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series!

January 28, 2012--Big Game. Big Party.
The big game means a big party and that means a big tailgate spread. Join Chef David as he puts together a menu of tailgate appetizers and local beers that will almost make you forget the game.

Reserve your spot today! Call 414-935-5942

$29/person or $49/couple

For more information visit http://www.marcuschefs.com/

The Harvard Krokodiloes Live at The Pfister

Friday, January 13, 2012
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The Harvard Krokodiloes Live at The Pfister
Friday, January 13, 2012
Join us on Friday, January 13 for a once in a lifetime experience when the world famous Harvard Krokodiloes come to The Rouge for a special evening of fine dining and entertainment.

$49.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). To RSVP: 414-935-5950

You’ll enjoy a three course gourmet dinner while being treated to the music and humor of Harvard University’s oldest a cappella singing group. The Kroks bring a new energy to popular music selections from the 1920’s to the 1960’s, covering everything from classic American standards to rock and roll in a way the great Maestro Leonard Bernstein described as “warming one’s soul and enriching one’s day.”

Milwaukee is one of five US cities they will be playing before embarking on a 30 city world tour, making this evening one you certainly won’t want to miss.

Hilton Milwaukee City Center Events Listing

Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza

Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza

Thanksgiving on a Bun

Cookie Contest!

A Christmas Carol

Patrick Watson

Hilton Christmas Buffet

Drinks with Santa Thursdays

Christmas on a Bun at Miller Time Pub

Sparkling Wine Flights

A Waterpark New Year’s Eve

Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

Milwaukee Food Tours

Winter Fest

Real Pirates Exhibit

Rhapsodies in Blu with Dr. Hollander

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

Celebrated Chefs Winter 2012 Series

The Harvard Krokodiloes Live at The Pfister