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A Luncheon to Celebrate and Empower Women
 Bring hope to lives of women throughout Wisconsin at the YWCA Circle of Women by encouraging philanthropy and empowerment among women. Gather your friends and family on February 23 in Exhibition Hall to hear from women who have changed their lives with support from YWCA Madison and discover how their gifts have benefited others.
Each dollar raised goes directly to the YWCA to support local programming, including affordable housing, employment and training, racial and restorative justice, affordable transportation, and after-school enrichment for young girls.
This annual event helps raise funds for YWCA, an organization dedicated to strengthening race relations and providing shelter for low income women and children. YWCA offers training programs, helping to bring hundreds of women each year back on their feet and find success in the community.
The Luncheon runs from 11:30am-1:30pm. Register for this memorable event and make donates at www.ywcamadison.org. |
Annual Train Show Rolls Into Exhibition Hall
 From classic toy trains and layouts to historical exhibits and collectibles, the 45th annual Mad City Model Railroad Show and Sale returns to Exhibition Hall on February 18-19, offers something for all to enjoy. The show features a variety of vendors and hourly door prizes; including four HO scale train sets given away daily.
Your children will love the chance to build giant wooden train layouts and run a model train. You’ll even be able to watch actual modelers at work while they construct original, finely-detailed models great for any collection. Whether you’re a fan of steam locomotives, rail stations, or laser-cut kits, there is a model railroad for you to enjoy.
The show runs from 9am-5pm daily. Admission is $10 for adults 12 & over, seniors $9 (65 & over), Kids 5-11 $4, and under 5 are free. Visit www.nmra-scwd.org for more information. |
Family Fun at the Circus
 Experience the magic and excitement of a renowned ringmaster, fearless acrobats, a parade of magnificent mammals and much more at the Zor Shrine Circus. Allow yourself to be mesmerized when the theatrical performance returns to Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 17-19.
Gather the whole family for night of thrilling acts including a human cannonball, catapulting motorcyclists, and captivating canine antics. As one of the most celebrated shows dating back hundreds of years, the circus still offers the best time-honored entertainment around. You’ll leave in a state of awe and amazement over the show’s variety of jaw-dropping acts.
Ticket prices are $16 for General Admission or $20 for Reserved Seating. Tickets available at PDQ stores and at the Circus office on Seybold Road. Visit www.shrinecircusinfo.com or please call 800-243-7469 or 608-274-9884 for more information.
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Experience Spring-like Respite at Garden Expo
 Escape those winter blues and revel in the scent of fresh flowers at the Midwest Garden Expo in Exhibition Hall on February 10-12. This annual event celebrates the latest trends in gardening and brings together the planting community to share ideas and express creativity.
Gain inspirations for cultivating your own personal oasis with the vast array of plants and landscape designs. Whether you enjoy getting your hands dirty at educational workshops or relaxing with a walk through the central garden, you’ll discover the secrets to sprouting success.
The event also includes several cooking demos presented by Madison CSA, Wisconsin Foodie, and Slow Food UW, as well as demos on making herbal cordials and creating a miniature garden.
The Midwest Garden Expo runs from 4pm-pm on Friday, February 10, 9am-6pm on Saturday, February 11, and 10am-4pm on Sunday, February 12. One day passes are $7 in adv. /$8 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.wigardenexpo.com. |
A Must-See Classic Rock Orchestra Performance
 Uncover the mystery behind Beethovan’s battle with his eternal soul during the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Beethovan’s Last Night tour. The talented classic rock orchestra performs in Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 17, combining the best forms of music to create a progressive sound that continues to leave the audience speechless.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra continues to evolve by synchronizing their music with light shows, lasers, video screens, and pyrotechnics. With this unique blend of special effects, story-telling and music, the sounds of TSO cannot be narrowed to one genre and appeal to audiences of all ages.
The show starts at 8pm. Tickets for the show are currently on sale. Reserved tickets are $39.50, $49.50, & $59.50 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com , all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1800-745-3000. For more information, please visit www.trans-siberian.com. |
World’s Largest Paddlesport Expo Returns
 Do you have a passion for paddling? Check out Canoecopia, the world’s largest paddlesport exposition, on March 9-11 in Exhibition Hall. This annual Madison event features three days full of paddling seminars, demonstrations, and much more.
Bid farewell to the cold weather and start planning your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re hoping to Kayak with great white whales or venture on a canoe expedition in the Arctic Circle, you’ll find the equipment you need with hundreds of boats from manufacturers all over the world. This is a great opportunity to unite with the fellow paddling community and improve your outdoor skills.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $22 for an advance weekend pass, $25 at the door. All children 17 and under are free. To purchase tickets and for more information on show hours, visit www.canoecopia.com. |
Exhibition Hall Awarded 2011 Best Convention Center
 Each year, Wisconsin Meetings magazine conducts a reader survey to determine the "Best of" Wisconsin Meetings vendors and suppliers. For 2011, Exhibition Hall at theAlliant Energy Center has been selected by readers as The Best Convention Center.
Planning a convention can take years in some cases, and the venue plays a critical role in whether it is executed successfully. Exhibition Hall was designed with large conventions and trade shows in mind. The venue’s ease of access and superb functionality are synergized with support services to make it ideal for any convention or trade show.
As the leading convention center in Wisconsin, Exhibition Hall at the AEC hosts more than 600 events annually, including global conventions such as World Dairy Expo, the World Stem Cell Summit and national conventions like Pheasant Fest and Antiques Road Show.
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Not Just Subways and Sidewalks
Exhibition Hall, Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Willow Island all add to Madison’s plethora of attributes that are making it a more competitive location in this economy for both large and small events. Along with the city’s intellectual capacity, not-too-big-not-too-small size, beautiful landscape, quality of life, and so much more, the exceptional venues at the Alliant Energy Center truly complement the attractions of Madison for event planners. Read more about how Madison and its outstanding facilities and services attract outside events and increase visitors in the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s “Not Just Subways and Sidewalks” at www.epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=652bae3a3a974e649ceb05643248cf54. |
Order Your Ticketmaster Event Tickets Toll Free
Event-goers who typically call in their Ticketmaster orders can now call toll free. The new number, 1-800-745-3000, allows anyone in the U.S. to order tickets via phone without paying pesky long distance charges. The previous number, (608) 255-4646, is no longer be available.
Alliant Energy Center event tickets are also available in person at the Coliseum Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.
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