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Cabela’s Prepares for Grand Opening of Sun Prairie Store

Posted on by Brian Lee

Cabela’s Prepares for Grand Opening of Sun Prairie Store

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (April 22, 2015) – Cabela’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new Sun Prairie, Wis., store Thursday, April 30, with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a weekend-long celebration.

Opening day will kick off with crowd entertainment at 8 a.m. and include giveaways, trivia games, a live performance by country-music artist Tom Jackson and more. An opening ceremony hosted by Cabela’s executives will begin at 9:45 a.m. and conclude with the grand-opening ribbon being cut by an arrow shot from a bow by a local Cabela’s employee.

“Outdoor enthusiasts in and around the greater Madison area have expressed a great deal of excitement about Cabela’s opening this store. Our staff has been working and training hard to ensure every outdoorsmen and women who enters our doors has a great experience,” said Randy Breslow, the store’s general manager. “Cabela’s has a loyal customer base in Wisconsin and we can’t wait for the opportunity to serve those customers and introduce others to the unique Cabela’s experience.”

Cabela’s grand-opening festivities will continue throughout the weekend with giveaways, special guests, family activities and more. On Thursday, the first 500 customers in line, 18 years or older, will a receive gift card valued up to $500. The first 50 customers through the door Friday will receive a Cabela’s utility bag. On Saturday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s commemorative grand opening cap. And on Sunday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s tripod stool.

Customers 18 years and older can also enter to win a $1,000 Cabela’s shopping spree sponsored by Pepsi or a new GoPro HERO4 Silver action camera. Special appearances between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 will include:

  • Benny Spies, Cabela’s Ambassador and Host of “Gun It” television series
  • Jeff Fuller, Cabela’s Pro Staff and Host of “SportingDog Adventures” television series
  • Tom Nelson, Cabela’s Ambassador and Outdoor Channel television host
  • Mark Millis, Cabela’s Ambassador and Outdoor Channel television host
  • Jim and Donna Teeny, Cabela’s Pro Staff and owners of Jim Teeny Inc.
  • Tim Andrus, Realtree Pro Staff and Host of “Rush Outdoors” television series
  • Babe Winkelman, Host of “Good Fishing” television series (Saturday only)

Additionally, Cabela’s will host a variety of activities for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Activities include:

  • Shoot Like A Girl – Shooting Sports for Women Interactive Trailer
  • Cabela’s – Youth BB-Gun Range
  • Parker Bows – Archery Challenge
  • Do-All Outdoors ¬¬– Pro Boat and Product Demos
  • UW-Madison Fishing Team – Casting Workshop
  • Beretta – Show Truck
  • And more

The 90,000-square-foot store is located at 1350 Cabela Drive in the Prairie Lakes Shopping Center off of Highway 151, Exit 100. It is designed to surround customers in a fun, outdoor-like experience with log construction, stonework, a large mountain replica, aquarium, indoor archery range and dozens of museum-quality wildlife displays. Additionally, it includes a deli, fudge shop, Gun Library and Bargain Cave.

To staff the new store, Cabela’s has employed more than 225 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, most coming from Sun Prairie and the surrounding area.

Store hours for opening day are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 30. Regular store hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For additional information, call 608-478-4100 or visit www.cabelas.com/sunprairie.

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Public involvement meetings announced for WIS 19 study

Posted on by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 13, 2015

Contact:
Franco Marcos, WisDOT study manager
(608) 246-3860; Franklin.Marcos@dot.wi.gov

Public involvement meetings announced for WIS 19 study in Dane, Jefferson County

Meetings to be held in Waunakee and Sun Prairie

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southwest Region will hold two public involvement meetings to discuss the planning study underway for the WIS 19 corridor in Dane and Jefferson County. The study extends from US 12 (Town of Springfield) to WIS 89 in the City of Waterloo.

This is a planning-level preservation study in which the primary goal of the study is to document the existing and forecasted corridor conditions along WIS 19. This study will develop a long-range plan to manage, preserve, and extend the useful life of the WIS 19 corridor. The study involves evaluating the existing roadway conditions, identifying deficiencies and concerns, and analyzing conceptual roadway improvements to improve safety and mobility.

The meetings will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday February 25, 2015
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Prairie View Middle School, 400 North Thompson Road, Sun Prairie WI 53590

Wednesday March 11, 2015
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Waunakee Middle School, 1001 South Street, Waunakee, WI 53597

The public can attend anytime between 4:30 and 7 p.m. to review displays and other study materials, ask questions, and provide comments. WisDOT project staff will be available to explain the study process and answer questions. A brief presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. at each location.

The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible. People who are deaf or hard of hearing and need an interpreter may arrange for one by contacting WisDOT’s Region Communications Manager Michael Bie at (608) 246-7928, or michael.bie@dot.wi.gov, no later than three working days prior to the meeting.

Information about the WIS 19 study can be found at the study web page: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/sw.htm

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Wizard World Comic Con Attendees to Receive ‘The Walking Dead #1′ Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover

Posted on by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 26, 2015

Contact:
Jerry Milani, Wizard World, 646-512-5022, pr@wizardworld.com
Brian Lee, Revelation PR, 608-622-7767

Wizard World Comic Con Attendees to Receive ‘The Walking Dead #1’ Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Cover

‘Deadpool’ Creator to Draw Third Cover in 2015 Series Available at Alliant Energy Center for Full-Price Attendees; VIP Fans Get Additional B&W Sketch Cover at Registration

(MADISON, Wis.)— Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that noted creator Rob Liefeld will draw the third in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of “The Walking Dead #1” comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Madison Comic Con Feb. 6-8 at the Alliant Energy Center.

The exclusive “The Walking Dead #1” edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans only at the Alliant Energy Center while supplies last. VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version of the comic.

In the early 1990s, the self-taught artist Liefeld became prominent due to his work on Marvel Comics’ The New Mutants and later X-Force. Later he published Youngblood #1 by Image Comics. His creations Deadpool, Cable, Youngblood and X-Force helped change the comic book landscape and remain staples of both Marvel and Image comics.

“As the co-creator of Deadpool and one of the most influential and important artists of the past 25 years, Rob has cemented his place among the top talents,” John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO, said. “Rob was one of the earliest supporters of ‘The Walking Dead’ and Robert Kirkman, and we are thankful he did such an amazing cover for the fans of Madison.”

The artists for future books will be announced as they are selected. A similar series in 2013 featuring exclusives of “The Walking Dead #1” proved to be wildly popular with fans.

Stars of “The Walking Dead” TV series scheduled to attend Wizard World Madison Comic Con include Emily Kinney, Josh McDermitt and Michael Rooker. Other top celebrities on-hand include Ian Somerhalder (“The Vampire Diaries”), William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Bruce Campbell (“The Evil Dead”), Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”), Kristin Bauer (“True Blood”), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™ and many others.

In addition to Liefeld, Artist Alley at Madison Comic Con will feature Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Mike Zeck (“Spider-Man,” “Punisher”), James O’Barr (Creator, “The Crow”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “X-Men”), Tom DeFalco (Marvel Comics), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Mike Grell (“Warlord,” “Action Comics”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”) and more.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con Madison show hours are 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7; and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. For more information, visit http://wizd.me/MadisonPR.

About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman is the creator of many popular comic books, including the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, and the new exorcism comic, Outcast which was released in June 2014 and recently received a pilot pickup for CINEMAX with Fox International. Since entering the comics scene with his self-published cult-hit Battle Pope in 2000, the Kentucky native has risen to fame as one of the most successful names in comics and entertainment. In 2008, Kirkman became a partner at Image Comics, and in 2010, he opened Skybound, his own imprint at Image, which publishes his titles as well as other original work. That same year, Kirkman continued to expand his presence in the entertainment industry, becoming a creator, executive producer and writer on The Walking Dead television show. The show is in production on its fifth season and has become the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo. Kirkman is also slated to executive produce AMC’s upcoming The Walking Dead companion series. Under the Skybound Entertainment umbrella Kirkman wrapped production on his first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.
About Skybound Entertainment
 Since opening its doors in 2010, Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Skybound CEO Robert Kirkman is creator of the award-winning The Walking Dead comic book series, the inspiration for the hit TV show of the same name where he serves as creator and executive producer. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo. Skybound Entertainment and Kirkman just wrapped production on their first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou. The film is slated to be released in the spring of 2015. Skybound released Kirkman’s new exorcism comic, Outcast, in June 2014 which recently got the green light for a television pilot with CINEMAX and Fox International. Kirkman will serve as creator and executive producer of the series. Skybound Entertainment and digital entertainment company Maker Studios recently announced a deal for the studio to produce and air four digital series based off Skybound IPs. Comic book titles published by Skybound include The Walking Dead, the superhero-comic Invincible, all-ages comic Super Dinosaur, the revenge drama Dead Body Road, and heist comic Thief of Thieves. Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise, including video games, apparel, board games, and action figures. For more information, please visit Skybound online at www.skybound.com and www.thewalkingdead.com.
About Wizard World
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

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