You Are Invited!

Carnival Milwaukee: A fundraiser for UEDA
In February Carnival is celebrated around the world from Brazil to Belgium to New Orleans.  Carnival Milwaukee is a party with a purpose.  Come join us and enjoy food from around the world and music that will keep you dancing all night.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 7:00pm to 11:00pm
At the Zoofari Conference Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo
9715 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin  (MAP)

Tickets:  $40.00 per person
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE or call 414.562.9904 to place your order.
We accept cash, check, Mastercard/Visa or payment at the door.

At Carnival Milwaukee you will enjoy flavorful and exotic dishes, live music by Afro Cuban/Latin Jazz Band De La Buena, guests dressed in costumes and cultural attire, raffles, games and other carnival entertainment.

Our Food Tasting features local restaurants and caterers showcasing their specialties for your sampling pleasure (think African, Cajun, Caribbean, French, German, Jamaican, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Puerto Rican, soul food and more).
Confirmed participants include:  Aladdin-Tastes of the East, Alterra Coffee, Amaranth Bakery & Cafe, Bosley on Brady, Casablanca, Cempazuchi, Dera Grill, Dolce Burns Desserts, Gumboman, Immy’s African Cuisine, Jake’s Delicatessen, Jow Nai Fouquet, Kasana Concierge Gourmet, Mr. Sebass, Mayura Indian Restaurant, Pepper Pot Catering, Speed Queen BBQ, Tastefully Yours, Thai Lotus, Transfer Pizzeria/VIA Downer, Tres Hermanos, Wild Flour Bakery and Zarletti’s   (as of 2/15/12)

Special Costume Promotion!
Guests to Carnival Milwaukee are encouraged to dress in Carnival costume or cultural attire.  We have partnered with Miller and Campbell Costume Service, in Historic Walker’s Point Milwaukee, is Wisconsin’s largest and oldest costume shop.  Simply mention that you’re renting your costume for Carnival Milwaukee and you will receive 10% off your rental.

They have over 65,000 theatrical-quality costumes in house and ready to rent.  They also carry wigs, costume accessories, and Milwaukee’s largest selection of stage makeup and body paints from top brands including Ben Nye, Kryolan, Mehron, and Graftobian.  (Discount does not apply towards retail purchases or fees due to loss, damage, or lateness; discount only applies towards rental fee, not refundable credit card security deposit; only good for rentals the weekend of February 24-26, 2012)

Miller and Campbell Costume Service or call them at (414) 671-6227.  Located at 907 S. 1st St., Milwaukee, WI 53204

Promotional Partners
Special thanks to Alverno Presents, Latino Arts, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and local radio stations 88.9 Radio Milwaukee and 91.7 WMSE for providing us with promotional support for this year’s Carnival Milwaukee!  We appreciate their involvement and look forward to letting our friends and members know about all the great programs and services they offer too.

Visit “About Carnival Milwaukee” for a full list of Carnival Milwaukee restaurants, entertainment and sponsors that have participated with us in the past.

This fundraiser for UEDA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will help support the organization’s work as an intermediary organization that brings together diverse coalitions around important community issues such as foreclosures and sustainable homeownership, economic development and the regional food economy and regional cooperation and public transportation.  About UEDA