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A Festive Wisconsin Beer Fests in the State New Years Eve
MARCH 2017 DECEMBER 2018
36th Annual Crazylegs Classic
By Mel Grau by Explore No matter how you wantLacrosse to ring in the new year, Wisconsin is an exceptional place to celebrate. From classy champagne toasts and masquerade parties to family-friendly ball drop alternatives, you can find New Year’s Eve fun for all. Between Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival is a fun event that has grown to be a local favorite. Visit their Big Nightthe Out website for this entertainment and Looking for ayear’s New Year’s Eve bash foractivities. your friends? Wisconsin’s big cities won’t disappoint. Tasters Eve bus shuttles and shuttles to speakeasy-style and from participating areaishotels day of the event. Listen your local In Madison, The Ivory Room, a classic piano bar, pairingthe a masquerade party with its to all-request dueling radio stations for your chance to win tickets. piano show. The ticketed event will also have an open bar that includes its signature cocktails. The Majestic in Madison hosts Designatedwith driver wristbands Must be 21that or includes over to attend. a DecaDance DJs “spinningavailable. 100 years of music” a midnight champagne toast. For a less rambunctious night VIP ticket holders gain access to the event two hours prior to general admission andDazzling access tovenues, the private VIPentertainment tent. on the town, consider the New Year’s parties at DLUX, HotelRED or The Edgewater. festive Taste over 200 quality brews poured by distinguished breweries and champagne toasts will keep the party going all night. 45 types of winedance from party local and world-famous vintners InExperience Milwaukee,over another sensational option is at Brass Alley, a New Orleans-inspired, three-story bar. Each floor Sample and purchase gourmet cheese and other good eats will have its own dance party and DJ. The Milwaukee Art Museum hosts a Paris inspired dinner with live jazz, mouth-waterEnjoyand liveamusic ing dishes stroll through the special art exhibit. All attendees receive a souvenir glass Outdoor Fun and Fireworks Only 3,000 general admission tickets available If you’d prefer to be outside or experience a quirky twist on tradition, both adults and kids will enjoy these Wisconsin style Only 250 VIP tickets available celebrations. Tickets have sold out in the past, so watch the website for when sales begin. Light Up #1 Oktoberfest Strasse La Crosse, WI, host 54601 The creative Light Up Eau Claire will lantern parades, live music and creative collaborations throughout the city. Join 800-658-9424 the Rockin’ the Rooftop party to enjoy fireworks and the show. NEW EVENT to celebrate the 15th From 10am-1pm on Sunday, Apriland 23, huddle jump back on the horse and At Door County’s Sister Bay NewAnniversary! Year’s Celebration you can skate, play games, around a bonfire to watch the early evening fireworks. Local restaurants and bars offer special menus and entertainment topped ofbluffs>>page with the new4Cherry nye>>page 3
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8K RUN • 2 MILE WALK
How the run got started and history made over a couple beers Not surprisingly, the idea was hatched over a couple of beers in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics. As admirers of then- Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission to name it the “Crazylegs Run” in his honor. Tom Grantham continues to serve as General Chairman on the Crazylegs Classic Executive Committee. A Little “Classic” History The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runners and raised $9,500. The event grew in popularity and the walk was added in 1987 with 676 walkers the first year. The event has crazylegs>>page10
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