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This month at Metropawlis:
With gas prices at the level they are, it sounds as if people will be sticking closer to home this year. Luckily, Milwaukee has so much to offer! Honestly, we didn’t even realize the extent to which the Third Ward had become a destination until after opening our store on Broadway. During the summer months we see visitors from all over the country (and even the world)! Even our shoppers from Chicago tell us what a gem Milwaukee is with interesting and reasonably-priced shopping, dining and cultural activities. Perhaps you might consider a mini one-day vacation in the Third Ward this Summer. Read on... A Mini One-Day Vacation in the Third Ward
You could spend a day (or more) enjoying everything Milwaukee has to offer in and around the Third Ward. Here are some suggested activities: Shop With Your Dog: Bring your pooch to Metropawlis for a free treat. You can also take your canine with you as you shop next door at Anthropologie, which is dog friendly! Take a Water Taxi: The Milwaukee River Taxi serves three miles of waterways connecting Downtown with neighboring areas, including the Third Ward. The water taxis make regular stops at 15-minute intervals. For $10 you can use it as many times as you'd like between 11 am and 7 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11 am and midnight on Friday and Saturday. A one-way fare is $5. Stops include Rock Bottom Brewery, the Water Buffalo dock, the Chase Tower dock, the Mason and Plankinton Street docks, Pere Marquette Park and the new Harley-Davidson Museum. Take a Free Trolley: Water taxi not your speed? How about a free trolley? Visit East Town, Westown, Water Street, Old World Third Street, the Historic Third Ward and the Milwaukee Art Museum in one 40-minute loop. Trolleys serve stops every 20 minutes Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Stroll Milwaukee's Award-Winning Riverwalk: Here's what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette had to say about our riverwalk: "Along the walk, designers built steps leading down to the river and circular overlooks just above the waves. The route is festooned with flower-draped lampposts, public art and benches just made for cracking open a book. Tiny bump-outs seem like perfect spots for moonlit kisses. Dozens of stores, cafes and bars with river frontage invite pedestrians to linger, browse and buy." Visit Museums and Galleries: The Third Ward is home to a fun and unique museum dedicated to advertising; the Eisner is an interactive educational center focusing on advertising and design and their impact on our culture. Just a mile away is one of the most famous art museums in the world--The Milwaukee Art Museum--featuring the spectacular world-renowned Calatrava expansion. And lining the streets of the Third Ward are over a dozen galleries and studios. Enjoy a sidewalk or riverwalk cafe: The Third Ward is home to many cafes, brew pubs, restaurants, and taverns, including several with charming outdoor venues. You can enjoy relaxation and refreshment in the sun (or shade) at establishments such as Rustico's (brand new last week!), The Ale House, Water Buffalo, Fratello's, Swig, The Palm's, The Wicked Hop, Coquette, Rip Tide, and Riverfront Pizzeria. Shop the Milwaukee Public Market: Last but not least is a stop to the Milwaukee Public Market, home to artisan and ethnic products, freshly-made prepared foods, and cooking classes. A free hour of parking (with validation) is available in their Water Street lot. The Third Ward also offers two parking structures and several lots, in addition to plenty of on-street parking. We hope you'll become a tourist in your own city soon! Metropawlis Events in June
VIP Deals for June - 50% off select items!For VIPs (Very Important Pets) we are offering 50% off the following products in June:
Puparazzi Plush Toys: Puparazzi toys are great for the celebrity loving (or hating) pooch! The manufacturer of these toys will be donating a portion of their profits to organizations dedicated to helping dogs rescued from high-kill shelters across the country. Your dog can chew on popular celebrities such as: Bite Me Spears, Clint Eastwoof, Brad Pitbull, and Angelina Growlie. VIP specials only include in-stock store items and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. New Cat and Dog Products in StoreHere are some brand new items we've got in stock for you and your pets:
Big Mama's Scratchy Box Double Wide: The Scratchy Box offers a Scratch-n-Sniff experience for your cat. That's because the natural and recyclable boxes come with a supply of Zoom Around the Room® organic catnip to drive your kitty crazy. Comes with an attached cat toy! Tug O Rama: The tug-o-rama has heavy duty construction for tough play. The protected squeaker withstands persistent chewing. Go ahead and take it outside--the tug-o-rama is designed to float in a pool or lake! Toss and Tug: Dogs love to fetch and tug this 2-in-1 dog toy. The heavy-duty construction is perfect for tough play. The rope adjusts for greater throwing distance. This toy can also be used in a pool or lake since it floats. The rope is 12" long including the tennis ball. Getting through the Marquette Interchange & Parking
And parking nearby is plentiful! Here's a tip: Many folks stick to Water and Broadway Streets when seeking parking, but there's a lot more parking to be found just a block or two to the east, on Milwaukee and Jefferson Streets. There are also three lots and structures within a couple blocks:
Is This Month Your Pet's Birthday?In the month of your pet's birthday you can visit our Third Ward store, and your pet will receive a free complimentary birthday treat as well as a 25% discount on all purchases made during that visit (excluding bakery treats, clearance items and pet strollers). To enjoy these special birthday benefits, your pet must be signed up in our database. If he or she isn't a VIP with Metropawlis yet, simply let us know your pet's name and birthday when you visit the store or by email at PetLover@Metropawlis.com. About Metropawlis, the VIP list, and UnsubscribingMetropawlis is Milwaukee's Unique Boutique for the Urban Pet. If you are receiving this e-mail message, you signed up for our VIP list at our site, our store, or at some other event. We hope you won't unsubscribe, but if you must you may do so easily at the bottom of this message. Before you do, please note:
Thank you for signing up for our VIP list! We hope to see you soon. Augie & Geri Ray |
Looking
for something to do that's close to home? Why not visit the Historic Third Ward?
Concerned
about your pet's diet? Come and see what the Stella and
Chewy’s Raw Pet Food Diet is all about. Join us on Saturday,
June 7th from Noon to 2 pm. A representative from Stella and
Chewy’s will be available to answer your questions and will have
samples on hand. S&C products offer free-range meats with no
hormones or antibiotics and the freshest farm-grown ingredients,
organic where possible. Stella & Chewy’s is also free from grains,
which means it can help with weight loss, is excellent for dogs with
allergies, and helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup on canine
teeth. Come to the demo and purchase one Stella and Chewy’s
product and receive the second at 50% off! (Offer valid only
during demo hours and only available on first two bags.) 
On
Saturday, June 21, from 1:00 to 2:30, join Amy Ammen (and her dancing
Chihuahuas!) from Amiable Dog Training for a training demonstration. Amy
is the co-author of Hip Ideas for your Hyper Dog and has a Basic Training
DVD out as well. Amy will be at our shop to give you tips on how to gain control
of your canine. Learn secrets of effective training, quick energy burners,
teaching tricks, calming techniques and more. Receive 25% off the purchase of
Amy’s book or DVD in the store during demo hours. 
Peek-and-Play
Toy Box: Cats are natural predators and love to hunt! The Peek-and-Play Toy
Box allows them to "capture" their toys by fishing them out of
strategically-placed access holes. Indoor cats have a special need for
stimulating activities that will keep them mentally and physically fit. 
Kitty
Hoots Doorknob Hanger: One-of-a-kind doorknob-hanger cat toy entices
cats to play for hours. Designed to fit easily over doorknobs for convenient
placement in any room. Detachable “lures” elastically extend up to 12 inches.
“Lures” are removable and interchangeable and can be used with all CatFisher®
toys. Catnip inside.
