Alliant Energy Center to get renovation, expansion beginning as soon as next year
Dane County is planning an expansion of the Alliant Energy Center’s Expo Hall and a renovation of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum with construction to begin as soon as 2026.
February 27, 2025
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Alliant Energy Center Director Floats Seeking Private Partner to Manage or Book the Coliseum
Alliant Energy Center executive director Kevin Scheibler shares ideas on how to fund a $150 million Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovation project.
February 25, 2025
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Venue Visionary: The New Executive Director at Alliant Energy Center Wants to Create Event Spaces That Make Memories
Kevin Scheibler wants to do something special with the last decade of his career – namely, modernize the Alliant Energy Center's older facilities.
January 31, 2025
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Alliant Energy Center unveils new outdoor plaza
The Alliant Energy Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to unveil its newly renovated outdoor plaza.
October 11, 2024
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New Alliant Energy Center Director Announced
Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn announced the hiring of Kevin Scheibler as Director of the Alliant Energy Center (AEC).
October 07, 2024
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Committee gets back to work on plans to transform Alliant Energy Center property
The committee focused on long-term redevelopment and expansion plan at the Alliant Energy Center is moving ahead after it paused work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 08, 2023
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Madison’s Muslim community closes out Ramadan with family fun at Alliant Energy Center
Madison’s Muslim community closed out Ramadan, a holy month in Islam, with its celebration of Eid Al-Fitr today at the Alliant Energy Center.
April 21, 2023
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Alliant Energy Center COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will close in April
Public Health Madison and Dane County announced Tuesday it will close its testing and vaccination clinics at the Alliant Energy Center next month.
March 22, 2022
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Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour Rescheduled to January 14
The Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, show has been officially rescheduled for Friday. January 14, 2022.
August 24, 2021
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Alliant Energy Center to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test at ticketed Coliseum events
The Alliant Energy Center, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17, will require proof of vaccination for all of its indoor ticketed events at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.
August 16, 2021
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Alliant Energy Center announces adjustments to Dane County Fair admissions
Fair to close earlier, those under 18 years old need adult accompaniment
July 17, 2021
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Alliant Energy Center roars back to life with busy weekend
Graduations, farmers’ market and more mark return to normal
June 10, 2021
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Alliant Energy Center Features Food Truck Fridays
Willow Island to showcase rotating food truck options through October
August 05, 2020
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Alliant Energy Center Clean Slate Program
Our response to COVID-19 and what we are doing to keep you and our employees safe!
June 09, 2020
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Change to redevelopment plans for the Alliant Energy Center
Changes to the redevelopment plans are in the works at the Alliant Energy Center.
February 20, 2020
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County Board Going Greener on Veterans Memorial Coliseum Upgrades
High-efficiency lights, plumbing fixtures could be incorporated into redevelopment at Alliant Energy Center
May 04, 2017
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Alliant Energy Center Coliseum could be 'calling card' for Dane County, consultants say
Consultants recommend renovating the Alliant Energy Center’s Memorial Coliseum and investing in private development in an approximately $400 million strategic plan, according to a preliminary report presented to a county committee Friday.
February 11, 2017
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Preliminary Market Study Highlights Opportunities for Alliant Energy Center Campus Revitalization
County Leaders Encouraged by Ideas to Activate Gateway to Region, Expand Iconic Coliseum and Engage the Community
February 10, 2017
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Committee recommends moving ahead with dramatic Alliant Energy Center rehab
A committee voted Wednesday to recommend Dane County move ahead with a plan to gut and redevelop the Alliant Energy Center campus.
January 21, 2016
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New Madison arena pitched by developer
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center should be replaced by a more modern facility that could better serve touring musical acts and ice shows, according to a study prepared by a Wisconsin-based developer.
October 27, 2015
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Dane County Alliant Energy Center Grounds to Get New Look by Night
More than 200 Brand New LED Lights to Illuminate Campus, Cut Energy Use and Costs
February 16, 2015
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Garden Expo Offers Spring-like Respite in February
As winter settles over Wisconsin, the 22nd-annual Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo brings a bit of spring-like warmth to the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison
January 16, 2015
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Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness to Host 6th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day, September 20th
The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, a Madisonbased non-profit organization committed to eliminating health disparities and other barriers impacting African American women and girls, announces the 6 th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day (BWWDAY)
August 11, 2014
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10th Annual Quilt Expo – A Time to Escape, Create and Celebrate
Quilters of all skill levels, aspiring quilters and even a few non-quilters will gather in Madison, Wis. this September to delight in an array of color and patterns at the 10th annual Quilt Expo.
July 15, 2014
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Bacon Fellowship Will Be Celebrated in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Bacon Festival, a Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Event, will take place on November 1, 2014 at the Alliant Energy Center
May 01, 2014
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Dane County Sheriff’s Office 175th Anniversary and Annual Awards Ceremony
Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney is pleased to announce a celebration in recognition of the 175th Anniversary of the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
April 23, 2014
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Historic Partnerships Make State-of-the-Art Expansion Reality
The county and its project partners have broken ground on the New Holland Pavilions at the Alliant Energy Center (AEC), Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.
April 11, 2014
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County Moves Forward on Construction of Alliant Energy Center Expansion
County Intends to Award Miron Construction Nearly $20.7 million Bid to Construct Two New Multi-Use Pavilions
November 26, 2013
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Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest – January 18, 2014
Taste Wisconsin’s Best at Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest on January 18th at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall.
November 01, 2013
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County Executive Announces Naming Rights Agreement with New Holland Agriculture & Construction for New AEC Pavilions
Executive’s 2014 Budget Reflects Additional Public/Private Partnerships to Aid, Enhance Expansion on Alliant Energy Center Grounds
October 03, 2013
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Eat, Drink, and Be Madison!
Join us for the 2013 Isthmus Food & Wine Festival
September 01, 2013
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Supporting Susan G. Komen South Central Wisconsin Race for the Cure® Supports Low Resource Women Locally!
Providing Breast Health and Breast Cancer Services to Low Resource Women in Dane and Rock and Sauk Counties
May 01, 2013
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AEC Announces New Director of Operations
Previous Director of Operations and Events at BMO Harris Bank Center, Julie Gallagher brings 20 years of industry experience to Alliant Energy Center
February 27, 2013
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