Ring in 2013 in Style

Even though Halloween has just passed and most of us haven’t even touched our Christmas shopping, it’s not too early to think about 2013. New Year’s eve is less than eight weeks away, and many Midwesterners have started making plans for how they’ll spend one of the most exciting evenings of the year. From sipping sophisticated cocktails at the Pfister hotel’s exclusive Blu Lounge to the biggest bash in town, NYE-MKE at the art museum, consider going with Milwaukee limo service as your ticket to a safe and exciting evening. We’ve compiled an exhaustive guide to where you should spend the last night of 2012:

New Year’s Eve at Blu and Mason Street Grill

This “sassy and sophisticated” cocktail bar on the 23rd floor of the Pfister hotel downtown is among many professionals’ favorite places to grab a cocktail year round. New Year’s at Blu promises imaginative cocktails, live music and an exclusive atmosphere. Bottle service is also available. It’s advised to call well in advance to check availability. While the vibe is more upscale steakhouse than exclusive urban cocktail bar, many of the best private events in town will be held at the Pfister’s Mason Street Grill. Reservations are currently being accepted for tables between the hours of 5pm and 11pm. Private dining rooms can also be reserved for groups of up to 60.
424 East Wisconsin Avenue. Milwaukee. 800.472.4403.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Strauss and Friends

Enjoy champagne and an evening of classical music from the romantic period at this thoroughly elegant, Vienna-inspired bash. Conductor Laureate Andreas Delfs will be leading the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in waltzes and other party music. Tickets can be purchased online, with prices ranging from $22 for balcony space to $102 private box seats at the time of writing.
929 North Water Street. Milwaukee. 414.273.7121.

NYE-MKE 2013

Described as “the most exclusive New Year’s event in the Midwest,” the party at Milwaukee Art Museum has been among the most exciting in the region since 2007. The 1,500 guests in attendance will gain access to a variety of beverages and light appetizers, party favors, ice sculpting, DJ’s and fire dancing. Costs of attendance range from $95 for general admission to $200 for Executive VIPs. Tickets will be available for purchase at 9am Monday, November 19th. Event organizers expect they’ll be sold out within several days.
700 North Art Museum Drive. Milwaukee. 414.224.3200.

New Year’s Day Brunch at The Pfister

Celebrate 2013 with brunch from 10am to 2pm January 1st at the The Pfister ballroom. In addition to elegant brunch fare, adults can choose between mimosas, bloody marys and other cocktails. Diners can also reserve accommodations for the night of January 1st for just $99 when purchased in conjunction with brunch tickets. accompanied by mimosas, bloody marys and much more. The event is family-friendly, and it’s common to see adults dining with children.

The Get Down

One of the most relaxed and high-energy parties in town, The Get Down at Historic Turner Hall ballroom is Milwaukee’s oldest funk and soul music dance party. Entertainment will be provided by real vinyl records and all attendees can partake in a buffet and midnight balloon drop. Complimentary buffet, great drink features, and a giant balloon drop at midnight. General admission is available, though $55 VIP packages include bottomless beverages and champagne.
1040 N. 4th St, Milwaukee. 414.286-3205.
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