Not to be totally eclipsed by all the more widely commercialized holidays, Festivus is raising its unadorned aluminum pole at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s MAM After Dark series.
Yes, there will be the customary Feats of Strength and as in Festivus celebrations of yore, there’s the time-honored Airing of Grievances.
From the web (with a little copy editing): “It’s a long-hallowed holiday tradition: Unload on those you love the most. Join emcee and ComedySportz star Beth Lewinski for a chance to tell your story. Make Frank Costanza proud and win a prize.”
The whole shebang begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, at the art museum, and runs until midnight, with authentic Festivus food, a cash bar, Festivus Pole and do-it-yourself Festivus handicraft. You can register at the door to participate in the Airing of Grievances or sign up in advance at www.mam.org/u/festivus/
Tickets for the celebration are $6 (not including fees) ahead of time and $12 at admission. It’s free if you’re a Milwaukee Art Museum member. For more information, please click here.