Midwest Horse Fair Returns, Bigger and Better than Ever

The Midwest Horse Fair is back at the Alliant Energy Center on April 16-18 for its 31^st year. Always providing quality educational and entertainment opportunities for both horse owners and those who simply love these beautiful animals, the annual event is growing this year just for your enjoyment.

For the first time, the power, speed and excitement of the high-quality Grand Prix Show Jumping will come to the Midwest Horse Fair on Saturday, April 17. The Nutrena $40,000 Show Jumping Grand Prix in Veterans Memorial Coliseum will not only bring in top riders and their horses from all over the country, but it will also entertain many horse-lovers with a new show experience.

Tickets for the show jumping event are on sale now at the Coliseum Box Office (Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm), www.ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Visit www.midwesthorsefair.com for informaiton on this event and others at the Midwest Horse Fair.

Harlem Globetrotters Return to Coliseum

The universally renowned Harlem Globetrotters are back in Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, April 1 at 7pm to entertain fans with another exciting basketball game. For the 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour, the players will stop in Madison to give you the chance to see the team that has played in 120 countries during the 86 years they have been traveling. You will not want to miss this thrilling show that has entertained over 130 million people worldwide and has kept basketball alive and well with its flair and enthusiasm.

Tickets for the show are on sale now at the Coliseum Box Office (Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm), www.ticketmaster.com, all ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. You can find out more information on the tour, team and game at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Rock & Worship Roadshow Coming to the Coliseum

The 2^nd Annual Rock and Worship Roadshow comes to Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Friday, March 19 at 7pm for its second stop on the 25-city tour. Bring the whole family to see MercyMe, David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive, and Sidewalk Prophets all live in concert in one night.

Not only is the tour an exciting quality event for fans of all ages, but it also provides a meaningful message. The Rock and Worship Roadshow is dedicated to helping children with juvenile diabetes through the “Imagine A Cure” organization that raises awareness and supports research to find a cure. The tour also works with Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.

Tickets will be on sale the day of the show at the door for an admission price of $10. For more information on the Rock and Worship Roadshow, visit www.rockandworshiproadshow.com.

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.

Mad Rollin’ Dolls back for Season 2 at Alliant Energy Center!

Madison’s intense female roller derby league, the Mad Rollin’ Dolls, returns to Alliant Energy Center for its 2010 season. Four teams make up the local league including the Vaudeville Vixens, Quad Squad, Unholy Rollers and Reservoir Dolls. The Mad Rollin’ Dolls Roller Derby League also took the number one spot for Madison’s Favorite Indoor Spectator Sport, according to the 2009-2010 Isthmus Annual Manual. The talented ladies outranked other popular local sports.

The Mad Rollin’ Dolls first 2010 bout is Saturday, January 23 at 5pm in Veterans Memorial Coliseum where the Reservoir Dolls competes against the Vaudeville Vixens while the Quad Squad goes up against the Unholy Rollers. Come see these athletic derby dames battle it out in this exciting sporting event where combat, camaraderie and colorful uniforms come together. Visit www.madrollindolls.com for more information.

2010 Season Schedule

January 23 - Coliseum                                               April 24 - Exhibition Hall
Reservoir Dolls v. Vaudeville Vixens                               Quad Squad v. Vaudeville Vixens
Quad Squad v. Unholy Rollers                                       Unholy Rollers v. Brewcity Battlestars

February 14 - Coliseum May 8 - Exhibition Hall
Reservoir Dolls v. Unholy Rollers SEMI-FINALS (to be determined)
Quad Squad v. Paper Valley Roller Girls

March 6 - Exhibition Hall May 22 - Exhibition Hall
Quad Squad v. Reservoir Dolls FINALS (to be determined)
Vaudeville Vixens v. Brewcity Rushin' Rollettes

March 20 - Exhibition Hall
Vaudeville Vixens v. Unholy Rollers
Reservoir Dolls v. Brewcity Maiden Milwaukee

Celtic Woman Coming March 23

The Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, has announced their brand-new North American tour in support of their new CD/DVD release of Songs from the Heart. The group is set to delight fans on Tuesday, March 23 in Veterans Memorial Coliseum with what the Cleveland Plain Dealer has called a “highly polished, tightly choreographed extravaganza.”

Deemed a “phenomenon” by the Boston Globe, the group, consisting of vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe along with the dynamic inventiveness of violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, continues to enchant audiences live - moving seamlessly between Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions. During the 2010 "Songs from the Heart" tour, fans have the opportunity to experience Celtic Woman's most dazzling production yet, featuring renditions of "Amazing Grace," Jimmy Webb's "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress," Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Pie Jesu," Billy Joel's "Goodnight My Angel," and Irish classics "My Lagan Love," "Galway Bay," as well as a new favorite "Níl Sé'n Lá.

A true celebration of Ireland with an unforgettable signature style, don’t miss an “evening of spectacular entertainment” (Kalamazoo Gazette) when Celtic Woman performs live in concert. Tickets are on sale now - call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more information visit www.celticwoman.com.

Be an Alliant Energy Center Fan on Facebook

The Alliant Energy Center has been working diligently to build its Facebook page to benefit its fans. Whether you are a guest, a promoter or part of the media, the Alliant Energy Center’s Facebook page will offer you the latest inside information on the current and upcoming events.

On the Alliant Energy Center’s wall, messages are posted about show announcements, when tickets go on sale, reminders of upcoming events, updates of current events and so much more. The photo albums allow you to view pictures of the most recent events at the Alliant Energy Center from concerts to outdoor festivals. Finally, updates are sent to fans on exclusive information and big announcements.

Become a fan of the Alliant Energy Center on Facebook to get your inside scoop of the latest events. Click here to become a fan and begin receiving detailed information on a variety of events at the Alliant Energy Center.

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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