Lunch & Learn: Milwaukee – City of Festivals
Date & Time:
May 1, 2025
11:15 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Village on the Square Community Room
Lunch & Learn: Milwaukee – City of Festivals
Presented by: Milwaukee County Historical Society Historian, Steve Schaffer
Milwaukee’s love for festivals runs deep—long before the celebrations at H. Maier Festival Park, the city’s festival tradition dates back to the mid-19th century! From early Sängerfests and Turnfests to today’s major events, historian Steve Schaffer will take us on a journey through Milwaukee’s roots and enduring passion for festivals.
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 11:15am – 1:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Seating for lunch begins at 11:15 am in River’s Edge Restaurant. The presentation begins at 12:30pm.
Menu ~
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, grape tomato, and Parmesan cheese.
Pesto Chicken Lasagna
Chicken, pesto cream, Mozzarella and Ricotta cheese between layers of pasta.
Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa.
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat! (Registration closes Friday, April 25)
Link straight to registration: https://threepillars.salsalabs.org/lunchlearnmay2025?page=register
Encore Presentation – Free Admission!
Can’t make lunch? Join us for a free encore presentation at 2:00 PM in the Compass Point Pavilion Theater. (No registration required for this session.)
