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ZooFirst Annual Mad City
Mardi Gras
Benefit for the Henry Vilas Zoo
Sunday, February 22
Greetings!
 
Come join us this Sunday (February 22) for a spectacular all-day Mardi Gras party at Liliana's, and help us raise $3,000.00 for the Henry Vilas Zoo.
 
PolarBearThe Henry Vilas Zoo is a remarkable treasure for the Madison area. With great exhibits and always free admission, it is a favorite destination for families. The Zoo is approaching its 100th anniversary, and they are planning some great improvements as part of their Zoo Century campaign. We're helping them raise money for a new Arctic Passage exhibit. 
 
We have an entire day filled with events that will be fun for everyone, including non-stop live music from seven different professional musical groups. See the highlights below.
 

 The events of the day

 
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Family Brunch
Buffet-Style Brunch
($20 per person, KIDS EAT FREE.  $5 of each meal goes to the Henry Vilas Zoo)
Wayne the Wizard, Face Painting, Caricaturists, Crafts,
Live music, Beads, and a Silent Auction
 
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2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Family Mardi Gras
Cajun Buffet
($20 per person, KIDS EAT FREE $5 of each meal goes to the Henry Vilas Zoo)
More Magicians, Face Painting, Caricaturists, Crafts,
Live music, Beads and a Silent Auction
 
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Grown Up Mardi Gras
Special Menu featuring all of our Cajun specialties,
Live Music, Beads and a Silent Auction
3 Specialty Drinks and 3 specialty appetizers that are ten dollars each,
of which EVERY PENNY goes to the zoo!
 
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9:00 pm - 12:00 am Bourbon Street
Special Menu featuring all of our Cajun specialties,
Live Music, Beads and a Silent Auction
3 Specialty Drinks and 3 specialty appetizers that are ten dollars each,
of which EVERY PENNY goes to the zoo!


Silent Auction Winners announced at 11:00 PM

$3 Taps - $5 Special Martinis - $6 Hurricanes - $4 Rail Drinks - $3 Yahara Bay Shots
 
 
The Music Lineup
 
10:00 am - 12:00pm - The Wheatles
 
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Cliff Fredrickson and Friends
 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - All That Jazz Big Band
 
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Midtown Jazz
 
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - The Hanson Family Jazz Band
 
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Harmonious Wail
 
10:00 pm - 12:00 am - The Rand Moore Jazz Quintet
 
 
gavelSilent Auction
There will be great things for you to bid on at our silent auction, which runs all day with the winners announced at 11:00 pm. Here's a list of the generous donors who are excited to be a part of this fundraiser for the zoo.


It's going to be a great day, with lots of music and magic and fun things to do for everyone. We hope we see you then!
 
Sincerely,
 

Chef Dave Heide
Liliana's Restaurant
Call us at 608 442 4444 or visit us online at www.lilianasrestaurant.com for more details.