The Unexpectedness of Travel
One can plan all the details of a trip but one can never plan the end result. I spoke with this fella in the Pfister’s Lobby Lounge. His name is Joon and he’s a Chicago native who moonlighted in Milwaukee before moving back home to th’Windy.
This…
A Message from Joe Kurth, General Manager
At this special time of year looking ahead to the holiday season we are especially thankful for the overwhelming support for the Pfister in our Brand Madness final four run. It is a true privilege to have been voted as not only Milwaukee’s number one hotel brand within the…
“Wine-ing” about Winter
Good grief. It has already snowed in Wisconsin. Yes, I have lived here my entire life, but no- I won’t ever welcome the snow. I don’t ski, snowboard, snowshoe, sled, ice skate, or anything else wholesome and Nordic. I like…
A Concierge Favorite: “Sunday Afternoon”
By Keia Wegner, Assistant Manager at the Pfister Hotel
Originally, I was going to write about one of our paintings that are a bit more nationally known. I had heard through the grapevine that one of our beloved concierges, Peter Mortensen, knew a great back story on the piece I…
News Update: Familiar Voices rally behind the Pfister Hotel
Familiar Voices Rally Behind the Pfister Hotel
Transcript:
My fellow Americans – and Marcus employees
I’m sue you are aware that I and other former leaders of the free world have had the honor of being a guest here at the fabulous Pfister Hotel. My honey bunch Hilary likes it…
The Pfister Hotel and Johnson Controls grew up together
Did you know the first building to (ever!) have temperature controls in each room was the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin? During the Industrial Revolution Johnson Controls and the Pfister Hotel grew up like two kids on the same block. Both also grew to garner international recognition in their chosen…
Shelby Keefe’s 30 Paintings in 30 days
Last month, The Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence, Shelby Keefe, began her mission to create a painting a day for 30 straight days. Using her own photos and images from the public as inspiration, Keefe has focused her pieces on people in local, urban landscapes.
The 12” by 12…
Stories to tell by the Pfister Narrator
It’s that time again. The transition that has been coined the Passing of the Pen. As our current Pfister Narrator prepares to step down from her title, she has some words of wisdom and some insight for our next Pfister Narrator.
Stories to tell by the Pfister Narrator from…
The Pfister Hotel Selects Ed Makowski as Next In-House Storyteller
The historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee has named Ed Makowski as its third ‘Pfister Narrator.’ In the role, he will spend time in the hotel’s lobby, interviewing visitors and guests and sharing their stories on the Pfister’s blog (blog.thepfisterhotel.com). As narrator, he will be posting…
Wine Swirls…at the Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner
It was a cold, rainy and miserable night in Milwaukee. Not so long ago, we had been basking in sunshine of an Indian summer…but this had clearly come to an end. A bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese enjoyed while snuggled up in a blanket while watching…
The Pfister Hotel to Host October Gallery Night
The Pfister Hotel will be showcasing a gallery from 5-9pm, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, as part of Gallery Night and Day, an art event put on by the Historic Third Ward Association and the East Town Association.
Last month, The Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence, Shelby Keefe, began…
The Business Journal’s Milwaukee Brand Madness
Let the madness begin. We know it’s not March, but The Business Journal Milwaukee has launched a NCAA tournament-style competition to see what’s your favorite local brand.
They have selected 64 of the area’s most famous and iconic brands. Now they want to hear who’s…
Daniel Ridgway Knight’s “The Rose Garden”
By Keia Wegner, Assistant Manager at the Pfister Hotel
Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924) was an American artist born in Philadelphia. In 1871 he moved to France where he purchased a house and studio at Poissy on the Seine. This was a perfect area for him as it provided lush…
A Knock at the Door
Knocking once, Blake calmly sings out, “Rooooom ser-vice.”
Silence. Through the door, we can hear the sound of a television. Blake raises his hand slightly, the one that isn’t balancing a tray, considers knocking again when a voice comes from within, “Just a minute.”
The door opens. “Evening…
Wine Swirls again, with the Pfister Sommelier
A Case for Riesling
I have a confession to make. I used to drink Moscato d’Asti, Riesling, Muscat from California on ice, wine coolers, and Stoli Raspberry with lemonade. This is a pretty typical roster of beverages that any 21 year old female would enjoy. I could not stomach…
Victorian Artwork in the Pfister Hotel [VIDEO]
Meet Keia, Hotel Assistant Manager for the Pfister Hotel.
With a MA in Public History and Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Keia is the right person for the job of bringing our Victorian Art walking tour to life.
Victorian Artwork in the Pfister Hotel from PfisterHotel on…
Shelby Keefe: 30 paintings in 30 days [VIDEO]
With any form of artistic expression, the importance of daily practice promotes the mastering of techniques. The practice of creating a Painting a Day, which was introduced by artist Duane Keiser in 2004, for the purpose of selling his work through an Internet blog, has led to a movement of…
Still Accepting Submissions for 30 Paintings in 30 Days
Shelby is fast at work on her first of the “30 Paintings in 30 Days.”Shelby is still looking to her fans for visual inspiration. Her approach is to paint the figure in an urban landscape but she needs some extra photos to choose from.
Send your photos to PfisterPhotos…
30 Paintings in 30 Days begins….now
MILWAUKEE – Sept. 19, 2011 – Beginning today, The Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence, Shelby Keefe, will be creating a painting a day for 30 straight days. The works will be featured at The Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin at a show this fall. The public is…
Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner in Mason Street Grill
Join Chris St. Marie, National Sales Manager for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, as he guides you through an exquisitely prepared six-course dinner. The meal will be carefully paired with six elegant wines, including Insignia, from the vineyard. Throughout each course, guests are educated about these delectable, complementary pairings that bring…
Time Lapse Painting with Shelby Keefe
We’re honored to have such talent within our midst. Shelby is not only a very talented painter but she’s also pretty quick at it, too.
Enjoy the artistic process the went into “Waning on the Day” by Shelby Keefe.
Visit thepfisterhotel.com/artistinresidence to learn more about Shelby…
Wine Swirls again, with the Pfister Sommelier
My name is Heather Kanter-Kowal and I am the Certified Sommelier and Assistant Manager of the Mason Street Grill in the Historic Pfister Hotel. This is the first post in a series about wine that I will be sharing with the Pfister community. We will discuss different wine regions…
Call for Photos: Shelby Keefe’s 30 paintings in 30 Days
With any form of artistic expression, the importance of daily practice promotes the mastering of techniques. The practice of creating a Painting a Day, which was introduced by artist Duane Keiser in 2004, for the purpose of selling his work through an Internet blog, has led to a movement of…
Blackbird Vineyards: Wisconsin Launch Wine Tasting
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary evening at Mason Street Grill with wines from one of the most prestigious wineries in Napa Valley, Blackbird Vineyards. Mason Street Grill welcomes the vineyard for its first Wisconsin visit, and invites you to an exclusive wine tasting on Monday, September 26, 2011.
Guest of…
Fall Right Through
Gwen and Adam are seeing their daughter off to college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. They’re in town to help their daughter settle in to her new life here, as well as renovate a cottage near Oconomowoc for future visits. Originally from Waukesha, Gwen met Adam, an Ohio…
