Embracing Change
I know people say change is good, but it doesn’t mean I have to like it.
One thing I love about the Pfister is early mornings in the café. There’s a perfect rhythm to the staff, the guests, the light, the breakfasts and the coffee.
So, hearing that…
Love and Pizza
I saw a lot of bouquets on desks yesterday. That’s the nature of the beast, right? What I really wanted to see, however, was adoring couples and cute gestures and candle lit dinners. So, I went to the Pfister.
I found out that Hallmark needn’t intervene; the Pfister…
The Pfister Crossroads
I come from a very small town. Pick just about any country music ditty and the lyrics describe something I grew up with. What’s inevitable about a small town is the odds of bumping into someone you know anywhere you go. My luck was always just after I’d…
Picture Perfect
When I travel somewhere, I take endless photographs, but that typical scenic shot—the Grand Canyon, Big Ben, anything in Yellowstone—I don’t even try to capture. I know someone before me has put a lot of time and energy into crystallizing the feeling of the place in perfect…
Milwaukee’s Magnificent Bride at the Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee’s Magnificent Bride Wedding Show and the Pfister Hotel have been making wedding dreams come true for quite some time.
Join us on Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on the 7th floor Ballroom of the Pfister Hotel for Milwaukee’s Magnificent Bride…
Strangers on a Bar Stool
Here’s what I like about Mason Street Grill…the vibe. It’s not just the cool jazz in the corner or the hushed lighting at the bar. It’s the eagerness of the patrons. They don’t have the “whew, it’s over” aura of other happy hour revelers…
Postponing Monday
I read as much as I write. Books invade how I see the world and lately, I’ve been reading authors who describe characters writing letters or the letters being read. I often join my literary world with my visceral world at the Pfister, each time I sit down, I…
Ryan Seacrest on 99.1 The Mix [AUDIO]
On January 26 on 99.1 The Mix, Ryan Seacrest reflected about his stay in Milwaukee and how much he enjoyed his time at the Pfister Hotel.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: The Pfister: 1.26 Ryan Seacrest
Did you watch American Idol’s visit to Milwaukee…
Vote for your favorite: The Pfister Hotel Names Finalists for Artist-In-Residence Program
Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for the past two years has hosted an artist-in-residence program. A selection committee, consisting of members of the local art community, has announced the six finalists for the 2010…
Pfister Artist-in-Residence: The Commissioned Work of Art [VIDEO]
As a legacy within the Pfister Hotel, Katie Musolff, the current Artist-in-Residence, prepares her commissioned work; a portrait of Dr. Jeffrey Hollander, the Pfister’s renowned concert pianist.
Stop by Katie’s gallery inside the Pfister to check on her progress with this work of art…
2011 Artist In Residence Finalist [VIDEO]
The Pfister Hotel is known for its wonderful collection of Victorian art and its commitment to the Artist In Residence program.
Now going on its third year, the committee reviewed 21 excelllent submissions and have choosen the six finalist. One of them will be chosen to be the next Pfister…
The Pfister Recommends: A Pfister Holiday Tale [VIDEO]
Milwaukee is a wonderful city with a great story to tell, especially during the holiday season.
Take a seat in the Lobby Lounge, relax, enjoy a glass of the Pfister Hotel’s signature glögg, and watch a Pfister Holiday Tale.
Peter captured some wonderful moments and activities in our…
Celebrity BLUtender – Jason Wilde [VIDEO]
GreenBay Packer beat writer and ESPN 540 radio personality Jason Wilde stepped behind the bar at Blu to become our inaugural Celebrity BLUtender. After a quick training, from BLU manager Adam Jones, Jason was turned loose to sling drinks to the crowd at BLU and took to it like a…
The Pfister Tree Lighting [Video]
The holiday tree is our exquisite tradition at The Pfister. Every year, we look forward to the holiday season, where we turn our lobby into a winter wonderland.
Take a quick look at the work that goes into setting up the Holiday Tree at the Pfister Hotel.
Time Lapse of…
The Pfister Holiday Tree
The holiday tree is our exquisite tradition at The Pfister. Every year, we look forward to the holiday season, where we turn our lobby into a winter wonderland.
But we could not do it alone. All of this is made possible because of our friends at Interiorscapes. Their elves work…
Celebrity BLUtender: Put their skills to the test
Nominate, delegate or simply embarrass your coworker, boss, birthday girl or anyone for that matter to be a Celebrity BLUtender! Have them jump behind the bar where Blu Manager Adam Jones will give them a 10-minute tutorial on bartending. Then watch as they display their skills and serve drinks…
The Pfister Recommends: WELL Spa + Janice Salon [VIDEO]
Peter Mortensen, the Chef Concierge of the Pfister Hotel is full of amazing recommendations. This week, Peter stays close to home and gets his hair trimmed at the WELL Spa + Salon.
What hat should Peter pick to keep his head warm this winter? Be sure to cast your vote on…
Not So Lonesome at the Pfister
* Note: At the Pfister, we typically do not disclose the identity of entertainers who stay at the hotel. In this case, we’ve received express permission to do so.
There are many memories I have of my dad that keep me close to him. Lonesome Dove, the character-driven cowboy…
To the Brim with Potential
I used to be a morning person, emphasis on past tense. But, rumor has it, I can have breakfast with Herb Kohl if I’m up early and at the Pfister Café. In a Herculean effort, I made it there early and was rewarded with coffee but no Kohl.
I…
Meet Julie Ferris: The Pfister Narrator
The Pfister Hotel is proud to introduce Julie Ferris as our first-ever Pfister Narrator. Julie is a wonderful talent and we are glad to have her capture some of the wonderful stories that take place within our hotel each day. So if you see Julie in the lobby, please…
ThirdCoast Digest: The Pfister names a Narrator: Welcome, Julie Ferris
By: Judith Ann Moriarty of ThirdCoast Digest
Link to Original Article.
I’ve never met Julie Ferris face to face, though I did watch a video tape of her answering questions about how she might best fit into the Pfister Hotel’s Narrator residency. The scene was in a private…
The Pfister Narrator: Historic Hotel Selects First-Ever In-House Journalist
The historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee has named Julie Ferris as its first-ever Pfister Narrator. In the role, she will spend time in the hotel’s lobby, interviewing visitors and guests and sharing their stories on the Pfister’s blog. As Pfister Narrator, she will be posting blog…
Tour of Salve with Stacey Mandich [VIDEO]
Being a member of the Pfister family has its perks. Just ask Stacey Mandich, manger at the Pfister Hotel, as she gives a tour of Salve, the Pfister’s employee lounge…
Pfister Narrator: The review process has started!
In our previous post about The Pfister Narrator program, we mentioned how speechless we were about all the entries we’ve received. The review process has started.
Judith Ann Moriarty gives some insight in to the initial meetings with the selection panel. Check back for updates. We look forward to…
Search for Next Artist-In-Residence
Tradition inspires tradition at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel. Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, The Pfister is currently seeking its next Artist-in-Residence.
Entering its third year, The Pfister’s Artist-in-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery that is…
