FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Jenni Tetzlaff, Director of Integrated Marketing, (414) 278-2784, Tetzlaff@mpm.edu
Celebrate Beer’s History – and Make Some of Your Own – at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Food & Froth Fundraiser
Milwaukee—Prost! The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is throwing open its doors for the 22nd Annual Food & Froth fundraiser from 7 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. This year’s annual fundraiser, which supports our world-class exhibits, programming and educational opportunities and community outreach efforts, promises to be the best event yet.
Presented by Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, Food & Froth will feature over 240 craft beers, ciders and meads from more than 60 breweries, including debuts from Wisconsin breweries Westallion Brewing Company and Barrel 41. Enjoy pours from veteran Food & Froth favorites Lakefront Brewing and Bell’s Brewing, serving the highly anticipated limited-release Hopslam Ale. Feast on Colombian Salad from SafeHouse Milwaukee, satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts from Jen’s Sweet Treats and sample many other dishes from 15 local restaurants and caterers. Throw in live music throughout the exhibit floors, including a lively performance by the WhiskeyBelles, and you have a night that will make history!
For those looking for a seriously special sudsy experience, go VIP! Sponsored by Midwest Fiber Networks and CableCom, the VIP experience includes:
- An early start! VIP ticket holders get into the event at 6 p.m. for an extra hour to sample brews and snacks throughout the Museum
- VIP-only unlimited food and beverage, including select VIP-only craft beverage samples and nonstop nibbles from Zilli Hospitality Group
- A late close! The Midwest Fiber Networks and CableCom VIP Lounge stays open until 10:30 p.m.
Food & Froth tickets are $75 and $150 for VIP tickets. Tickets are available online at www.mpm.edu/beer or by calling (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069. Admission fee covers all food, beer and live entertainment. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend, and a valid identification and ticket are required for entrance into the event.
For a complete list of our sponsors, vendors and bands, please go to www.mpm.edu/beer.
About the Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884. MPM has three floors of exhibits that encompass life-size dioramas, walk-through villages, world cultures, dinosaurs, a rainforest and a live butterfly garden, as well as the Daniel M. Soref Theater and Planetarium. The Museum houses more than 4 million objects and hosts nearly half a million visitors each year.
MPM is operated by Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc., a private, non-profit company, and its facilities and collections are held in trust and supported by Milwaukee County for the benefit of the public.
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