VENUE SHOWCASE

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

2220 N. Terrace Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-3656 phone
(414) 271-3986 fax
www.cavtmuseums.org/vt/home.html

Museum hours: Wed-Sun., 1-5p.m.
Looking for a picturesque venue to host your event? Consider the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. This beautiful location is a spectacular place for your event whether it is a wedding, anniversary celebration, renewal of wedding vows, or any elegant affair. Guided tours on the museum exhibits are offered every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, Villa Terrace will create a stunning backdrop for your event. Your event can be either inside the museum or outside in one of the many floral gardens. Contact Judith Hicks at 414-271-3656 for specific rental information. Visit www.cavtmuseums.org/vt/home.html for additional information and remarkable photographs.

EVENT SHOWCASE

FESTIVAL SEASON IN FULL SWING

Henry Maier Festival Park is in full gear for the festival season with the following events scheduled:
PrideFest on June 11-12 – Entertainment, food and fireworks are all on the itinerary for Wisconsin’s largest /Gay Pride Fest.

Asian Moon Festival on June 17-19 – Enjoy cultural demonstrations, Asian cuisine and authentic folk dancers for this three-day festival

Walk Against Family Violence on June 18 – Milwaukee Women’s Center is the benefactor of this 5K walk including entertainment and refreshments along the walk route.

Polish Fest on June 24-26 – America’s largest Polish festival is right here in Milwaukee, enjoy authentic food and entertainment from this lively festival.

Summerfest from June 30 – July 10 – The world’s largest music festival is on Milwaukee’s picturesque lakefront. Eleven days of music on eleven stages, entertainment, shopping and delectable food fare.

Karl’s Event Rental is the exclusive provider at Maier Festival Park of tenting, tables and chairs for all festivities through 2005.

Nominated as Rental Company of the Year

Karl’s Event Rental is honored to be one of the finalists for Event Solution’s Rental Company of the Year Spotlight Award. This award is presented to the rental company that demonstrates overall outstanding achievement throughout the year. All are invited to vote, simply click here to cast your vote for Karl’s Event Rental as Rental Company of the Year! All votes are welcome and appreciated.

EVENT IDEAS – TIMING IS EVERYTHING

One of the best things you can do to ensure your event is successful is to have goals and deadlines. Use the list below to organize your event:
• Six months to one year before event – determine location, perform site survey, apply for special permits, if applicable
• Six months before event – select theme, call Karl’s to secure rental equipment needs.
• Four months before event – Karl’s can provide CAD layout of event site.
• Three months before event – Confirm rental item needs such as tenting, tables, chairs, linens, etc.
• Two months before event – Finalize décor and venue arrangements, select a security company if necessary.
• Six to four weeks before event – Finalize CAD layout with Karl’s, apply for occupancy permit if necessary.
• Four to two weeks before event – Finalize security arrangements.
• One week before event – Confirm all vendor arrangements, property owner to mark private underground utilities.
• Two days before event – Karl’s to install tenting and deliver all ancillary items, security on site.
• One day before event – Final walkthrough of tent and event site to ensure proper equipment.
• Day of event – Security on site, relax and enjoy the event.

Did You Know?...

We have expanded our inventory to include:
• Footed martini glasses. These unique oversized martini glasses can be used as centerpiece decorations for your next event. Fill with colored water, floating candles, fresh flowers, liquid gels, etc.

• Children’s tables and chairs. Have the kids sit at a real “kid’s table” at your next event. Specifically designed for our young population, this table is only 18” from the ground, 30” wide and 8’ long. The chairs can accommodate children from two to five years of age.

LOOKING FOR GOOD PEOPLE

Karl’s Event Rental is currently accepting applications for:
• Assistant operations manager
• Event Consultant
• Class A CDL drivers
• Class B CDL drivers
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions or know of someone who would be, send your resume’ to our Human Resource Manager, Dana Schroeder. You can also stop by our warehouse at 7000 S. 10th Street and fill out an application.

A Good Deal

Mention this E-Update and receive a 25% discount on the items featured above (footed martini bowls, children’s tables & chairs). Place your order during the months of June and July for this special. Contact your event consultant today at 414/831-7000. The offer is not valid with other coupons or incentives. This offer must be mentioned at the time of order placement and cannot be combined with any other offer.