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Disney on Ice preview

Thursday, October 19th, 2017
Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

After 10 years, Disney on Ice returns to Madison with “Reach for the Stars,” with shows tonight through Sunday at the Alliant Energy Center. I accepted an invitation to see the Thursday show, though this preview was written before my attendance.

Disney fans will see performances by “Frozen” characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf; “Tangled” characters Rapunzel and Flynn Rider; and “Beauty and the Beast” characters Belle and Beast, among others. I actually look forward to watching Sebastian and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” do an ’80s pop montage.

For parents bringing their little ones, note the show is a short 1.5ish hrs, with a 15-min. intermission. Tickets cost $15-$60, and all seats are reserved.

“Reach for the Stars” is produced by Feld Entertainment, which told me it selected Madison because the city “is a great family community with so much to offer in terms of family entertainment.”

Showtimes:

  • 7 p.m. Oct. 19
  • 7 p.m. Oct. 20
  • 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 21
  • 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 22

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Wizard World Comic Con 2017 preview with Kato Kaelin

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

Wizard World Comic Con is back in Madison for the third straight year, taking place Friday through Sunday at the Alliant Energy Center.

New this year is the entertainment stage, which features free, non-stop programming throughout the weekend. Highlights include:

  • Wizard World Hall of Legends Induction Ceremony (7 p.m. Friday)
  • Wizard World Karaoke (8:15 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday)
  • Kids Costume Contest (2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)
  • Rock It Man Entertainment Dueling Piano Show (10 a.m. Sunday)
  • Klingon Pop Warrior (11:30 a.m. Sunday)
  • Thomas Nicholas Acoustic Performance (1 p.m. Sunday)

kaelin-entertainment-stageThe host for the entertainment stage will be Milwaukee native Brian Kato Kaelin, who was gracious enough to do an interview with EatDrinkMadison.com:

EatDrinkMadison: How did you get involved with Wizard World Comic Con in the first place?

Kato Kaelin: I got involved with WW because the current CEO John Maatta saw me do some hosting at an event with the First Lady of Belize, and I guess he liked it. He called me late night from the Austin Wizard World show and hired me over the cell phone. BTW, John also ran the WB network and started the CW network.

EDM: How does it feel to be back in your home state?

Kato: I LOVE WISCONSIN. I’m so excited to be here and especially to share it with all the people of Wizard World Comic Con, because I’ve been bragging about the beauty of the state as well as the MOST wonderful people on the planet. I’m an INSANE sports fanatic, and I follow ALL Wisconsin sports teams! I’ve been fortunate enough to make friends with Packers and Brewers front office people. ON WISCONSIN!

EDM: Have you been to Madison before? When was the last time?

Kato: I haven’t been to Madtown in about 28 years! Sad, I know. Actually, I did drive through the town the last two years on the way to the family’s cottage in Lac du Flambeau. I can’t wait to see how much it’s changed and if the beer is still cold! I used to visit friends at school there and spent weekends in Ogg Hall.

EDM: Though Wizard World Comic Con has been to Madison twice before, the entertainment stage is new to us. What can attendees expect?

Kato: The entertainment stage is “the gateway to the celebrity signings and pics” if you think “America’s Got Talent” with me as the host playing the part of Tyra Banks. I bring up the best of the Wisconsin on stage. We have music acts, magicians, jugglers, hall of legends inductees, celebrity karaoke (KatoRoake), trivia giveaways and continuous DJ tunes! It’s FUN!

EDM: What are some funny anecdotes you can share about entertainment stages you’ve hosted in other cities?

Kato: Some of the things that have happened on the entertainment stage has been NYC-style runway show between Wonder Woman and Gwen Stacy [from Spider-Man] giving their best poses. We had 10 Deadpools laying on stage posing for paparazzi, and we even had a two-year-old baby Hulk running wild on stage only to pause for 30 seconds to load his diaper with gamma rays! Well, I think you know what I mean. I still hope that was no indication of my performance as Emcee. Ha ha! The kids on stage in cosplay contest always steal the show!

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Madison-area guide to Oktoberfests 2017

Sunday, September 3rd, 2017

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While Oktoberfest doesn’t take over the entire City of Madison like it does in La Crosse, we do have our fair share of celebrations each September (and October). Here’s a look:

Event When, where Of Note
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest Sept. 9, Mt. Horeb How long can you hold a stein? Try the Masskrugstemmen contest.
Dogtoberfest Sept. 10, Capital Brewery A fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society, complete with a dog costume contest.
OktoBEERfest Sept. 16, Breese Stevens Field Includes reindeer ring toss and a wine tent for some reason.
VRBC Oktoberfest Sept. 20, Quivey’s Grove This event is put on by the Verona Road Business Coalition and features beer from Wisconsin Brewing Co.
Fall Beer Taste Sept. 21, Downtown Sun Prairie Enjoy beer and cider from 26 businesses, plus roaming entertainment, in Sun Prairie.
Essen Haus Oktoberfest Sept. 23, Essen Haus Includes a brat-eating contest and a bier-drinking competition.
Gear and Beer Fest Sept. 24, East Side Club Buy, sell, and trade musical instruments, recording equipment and vinyl records while drinking beer.
Quivey’s Grove Beer Fest Oct. 7, Quivey’s Grove Includes live music and more than 100 beers to sample.

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