UPAF Artists Among Us – Day 14 Milwaukee Ballet
We are proud to announce Shelby Keefe is on Day 14 of 16. Today, the Milwaukee Ballet is the center of Shelby’s fourteenth UPAF Artist Among Us piece. The photo from this piece was taken at one of this year’s performances of “The Nutcracker.” Shelby loved the colors…
UPAF Artists Among Us – Day 13 Next Act Theatre
We are proud to announce Shelby Keefe is on Day 13 of 16. Today, Next Act Theatre is the center of Shelby’s thirteenth UPAF Artist Among Us piece. The photo Shelby used to paint today’s piece features a Next Act Theatre actor in a dynamic pose from a…
UPAF Artists Among Us – Day 12 Danceworks, Inc.
We are proud to announce Shelby Keefe is on Day 12 of 16. Today, Danceworks, Inc. is the center of Shelby’s twelfth UPAF Artist Among Us piece. Shelby said the photo for this painting was one of the easiest to choose because of the expressions on the two central…
UPAF Artists Among Us – Day 10 Skylight Music Theatre
We are proud to announce Shelby Keefe is on Day 10 of 16. Today, the Skylight Music Theatre is the center of Shelby’s tenth UPAF Artist Among Us piece. Shelby wanted to get a glimpse into the behind the scenes environment of this theatre company and decided on this…
UPAF Artists Among Us – Day 9 Milwaukee Children’s Choir
We are proud to announce Shelby Keefe is on Day 9 of 16. Today, the Milwaukee Children’s Choir is the center of Shelby’s ninth UPAF Artist Among Us piece. Shelby loved this photo because of the grade school children’s sweet expressions as they sing in their red…
UPAF ARTISTS AMONG US – MYSO
Shelby’s first UPAF Artist Among Us piece is inspired by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. The subject is a young African American boy, holding his violin in anticipation of his performance. She found inspiration in the beauty of the lighting of the photo.
Shelby intends to complete each painting…
Shelby Keefe’s UPAF Artist Amoung Us Project
Our current Artist In Residence, Shelby Keefe, is about to embark on another special project staring March 1st.
Shelby will create a special 12” x 12″ painting for UPAF and each of its member groups.
These 16 paintings will happen over the course of the 16 days. This collaboration represents…
Shelby Keefe reflects on her time as the Pfister Hotel’s resident artist
Shelby Keefe has been the Pfister’s resident artist since April 2011. As all great things eventually come to an end, her studio torch will be passed to Timothy Westbrook in April 2012. Shelby and I had been trying to get together and talk for a few weeks and it…
The Pfister Hotel seeks next “Narrator in Residence”
The historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, which is owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is in search of its next writer in residence, known as the Pfister Narrator. The chosen candidate will spend time in the hotel’s lobby, speaking with visitors and guests and sharing their…
Reflections of Remarkable Milwaukee
Last Monday January 28th an event was held at the historic Pabst Theater,which is just a stroll down the avenue from the Pfister and Intercontinental. The evening was titled Remarkable Milwaukee and gathered many of Milwaukee’s innovative business leaders, successful creative types, and championing envisionistas. The group relaxed…
The Votes Are In…
Your votes are in and tabulated. On behalf of all the Artist in Residence candidates we want to thank the community for there overwhelming support via the online and paper voting.
Voting is just one of the final steps to becoming Artist in…
The Next Pfister in Residence Finalists
This January’s gallery night tested the courage of every driver. The six finalists for the Pfister Hotel’s next Artist in Residence displayed their work in Gallery M at the Intercontinental. I braved the seven block walk from my Wisconsin Avenue home base and spent an evening taking in…
Pfister Art: Ninon De Lenclos
by: Keia Wegner, Hotel Assistant Manager
Mademoiselle Georges Achille-Fould worked in the studio of Rosa Bonheur, who was one of the best known French female artists of her time. A book on the Pfister Art Collection written in the 1940’s mistakenly labeled Ms. Achille-Fould as a male…
The Harvard Krokodiloes come to The Rouge
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.
See the Kroks in actions.
You’ll enjoy a three course gourmet dinner while being treated to the…
Take your grandmother out for Afternoon Tea
Last weekend my grandma and I decided to go out for afternoon tea. I don’t believe anyone’s ever taken tea with my grandmother, aside from a bag she dropped in a mug above her stove. When my mom called to remind her, my grandma asked what she should…
The Pfister Hotel Names Six Finalists for Next Artist in Residence
Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for the past three years has hosted a nationally recognized artist-in-residence program. A selection committee, consisting of members of the local art community, has announced the six finalists for…
12 Drinks of Christmas in Blu
Blu and the Pfister Hotel are proud to be participating in the Hunger Task Force’s 12 Drinks of Christmas this holiday season and donating a portion of our proceeds to the cause.
Stop by Blu and try one of our tasty holiday libations this season and don’t forget…
A brief history of Spring Street, Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue
The Pfister Hotel is located on Wisconsin Avenue and sandwiched between Jefferson, Milwaukee, and Mason Streets. 424 East Wisconsin Avenue to be exact. That may seem like a simple enough fact; Wisconsin Avenue is a main street through the heart of downtown Milwaukee, a city not coincidentally located in the…
A Great Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie Contest Entry
Here at the Pfister, we love a great story. When we received this great story from Jill Drury who entered our Marcus Resturant’s Milwaukee’s Best Cookie Contest.
Nothing says tradition like a grandma passing great recipes, techniques, and a few special secrets to the next generation. Great story…
Your City Through Visiting Eyes- “Absolutely Gobsmacked!”
The other night I was sitting in the lobby lounge editing photographs on my computer. Something a bar patron said caught my ear and made me laugh. I don’t remember what exactly he said, but the gentleman’s tone and volume invited anybody within earshot to join. Hearing…
2011 Pfister Tree Lighting Ceremony
We kicked off the holiday season with our annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 25th.
This year’s event featured cupcake and cookie decorating, complimentary holiday drinks and much more. And as always, Santa and Ms. Claus made a special appearance.
Thanks to everyone who came out. It’s…
Holiday Season Begins
Last year I took a seasonal job selling Christmas trees in Florida. Why Christmas trees? Why Florida? Because it’s seasonal and the job is over soon. It’s nice to spend a month in the warmth. They paid for my travel, a house we shared on the beach, and…
Bird Wines, The All-American Way
Oh yes, the most gluttonous, diet-busting, football-watching, truly American holiday of the year is upon us once again…Thanksgiving. An extravaganza of traditional autumn foods in heaping excess, from the cranberry sauce, the candied yams, the fluffy mashed potatoes, the pecan pies, the apple pies, the pumpkin pies…
Generations of Serendipity Swirl Through the Pfister
It’s not every day a person informs you the place you work probably had a hand in their family escaping the Holocaust.
This past weekend the Pfister was blessed to host the wedding of Mr. Wiley Norden and Ms. Marissa Mullen. Marissa recently followed her career to Chicago but…
The Pfister’s Annual Tree Lighting Event
We will kick off the holiday season with our annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, from 5 – 6:30 pm.
Our tree lighting ceremony is a magical experience for the whole family. This year’s event will include cupcake decorating, complimentary holiday treats and much more. While…
