Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Winners
Magic 98 gave away tickets for your family to go to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Alliant Energy Center on Saturday, September 14. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings your favorite Hot Wheels monster trucks to life with iconic jumps and epic crashing and smashing in an exhilarating family experience for kids of all ages. Winners received four tickets to the 7:30 show, which include access to the Crash Zone where your kids can see the trucks up close.
For more information on Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live from Alliant Energy Center, click here.
Thank you to all who entered a picture of their kid with their favorite Hot Wheels! Congrats to our winners...
Brenda Esselman from Stoughton - and Paige, who "might be the next Danica."
Heather Kandiko from Madison - and her seven-year-old son, Mason, who "loves playing with his monster trucks."
Gina Zinuticz from Marshall - and Addy, who "loves all things monster and all things tractors and trucks. This would be a dream for her!"
Alicia Cunningham from Stoughton - and Kaden. "After telling Kaden about the contest he was so excited and wanted to pose! Kaden has been collecting them since he was 2 (he's currently 6) and wanted to share a few of his favorites!"
Photos: Day Trip to Lake Geneva
On Saturday, August 3, Magic 98 listeners took a day trip to beautiful Lake Geneva! They took off from Madison on a Badger Bus with Magic Sunday Morning host, Kathryn Vaughn, and enjoyed lunch on the “Grand Bell” with Lake Geneva Cruise Lines. Then they had a couple hours to shop and explore the charming downtown area of Lake Geneva.
See pictures from our day of fun below…
Random Acts of Magic
“Kindness, like a boomerang, always returns.” (unknown)
We hope these videos inspire you to help someone else when you are able…
To watch the Magic Crew talk about the acts of kindness that have made the biggest impact on them, click here.
Watch Ginger Martin and Jillene Khan do a small Random Act of Magic by clicking here.
Photos: Concerts on the Square
Magic 98‘s summer tradition with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra continued in 2019 for Concerts on the Square! Each week, four winners and their guests joined us at our VIP table right up front by the stage. Everyone enjoyed dinner, drinks, and dessert from CIRC, inside the Madison Concourse Hotel.
Congrats to our winners!
Winners for Wednesday, June 26: “East Meets West,”…
Sarah Wilson from Stoughton
Tricia Ford from Sun Prairie
Amy Stephan from Madison
Dana Karls from Mazomanie
Winners for Wednesday, July 3: “Independence Day Celebration”…
Erin Hauer from Madison
Janice Turner from Evansville
Patricia Brodd from Madison
Jorden Mackey from Madison
Winners for Wednesday, July 10: “Finlandia”…
Jane Wilhelm from Madison
Wendy Chacon from Madison
Megan Edison from Sun Prairie
Winners for Wednesday, July 17: “Film Night”…
Angie Hallmark from Oregon
Isabella Steinweg from Sun Prairie
James Loeffelholtz from Oregon
Lisa Anderson from Belleville
Winners for Wednesday, July 24: “Abbey Road”…
Linda Moore from Sun Prairie
Jenny Ryan from Madison
Forrest Fuller from Waunakee
Jill Brault from Janesville
Winners for Wednesday, July 31: “Rockin’ Rachmaninov“…
Heather Kandiko from Madison
Deanna Sellers from Madison
Karen Tack from Waunakee
Shannon Reese from Madison
See pictures from Concerts on the Square…
See Ginger & Julie’s Ireland Pictures
I am fresh from my vacation to Ireland with a group of Magic 98 listeners and I will tell you that it was by far one of the best trips I have ever taken. I fell in love with Ireland, the people, the culture, the brogue, the beauty of the landscape. And we got to see it all thanks to Collette, who put it all together for us.
We started out in Dublin in a beautiful hotel for two nights. We took in dinner and a show that night and the next day enjoyed either a bus or walking tour of this ancient city. On our downtime I was able to take in a museum and sit and read the local paper at a pub off the tourist path where the locals meet.
Then it was on to the Kilkenny and Waterford to shop and discover more history and beauty.
The Ring of Kerry was a highlight for me. A circle drive around some of the most breathtaking countryside you’ll ever see. At a stop at one of the smooth as glass lakes there was a woman playing a harp, the national symbol of Ireland. It was like a scene from a movie or something out of a dream. It was an amazing moment.
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, we made a stop at the Cliffs of Moher the next morning. We made it there before all the other tourists so it was peaceful and quiet. All you could hear were the birds singing in the distance, maybe the faint lowing of a cow in the pasture next to the cliffs. It was quite a spiritual experience for me and I will never forget that moment.
To cap off the end of our Ireland tour Collette arranged for us to spend our last night in a castle. Cabra Castle in Kingscourt. There we witnessed a bride walking up the castle steps to her groom serenaded by a bagpiper. I was moved to tears.
Had I planned this trip myself I truly believe I would not have done or seen all the amazing things about Ireland. Leaving it in the hands of Collette took the worry and stress out of everything. Four and five star hotels, phenomenal dinners and breakfasts, a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide and driver were all a part of the package. All the details were taken care of from the flights to each day’s schedule. I didn’t have anything to do but enjoy it all. I would do it all over again with Collette. If you would love to plan a trip to see the Emerald Isle, I highly recommend touring with Collette! And if you would like to get on the next Collette tour to the Imperial Cities (Prague, Vienna, and Budapest) we have coming up next spring click here.
I’m still getting back to my normal routine after returning from Ireland a few days ago (jet lag is no joke!). Ginger Martin and I were lucky enough to be a part of the “Shades of Ireland” tour with Collette, along with a fun crew of Magic 98 listeners. It was such a wonderful trip, with many memories made. From castles, to cows, to fish n chips to traditional music to learning how to make an authentic Irish coffee, we did it all! Collette didn’t miss any details, and it was only the best for us in our hotels and dining. I don’t like not having a fresh pot of tea and full breakfast laid out in front of me every morning now that I’m home! That was easy to get used to in Ireland! I even had some Bailey’s in my oatmeal one morning. Yum!
I was able to bring along my husband, Scott, thanks to wonderful friends and family who took care of our kids, Kieran and Cora, while we were gone, shuffling them where they needed to be. This was the longest amount of time Scott and I have been gone from our kids, and we felt a bit of parent guilt (especially because we would be gone on Cora’s 7th birthday!), so we asked them to choose a small stuffie of theirs, and we would bring them along and take pics, so the kids felt like they were a part of our trip. It ended up being so much fun! Everybody on our trip got used to us pulling out and setting up Fred the Fox and Arctic the Polar Bear at scenic stops. They kind of became the trip mascots! And at they even brought a new Irish stuffed friend home with them to add to the family.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend travelling with Collette, and I hope to again in the future! Magic 98 is teaming up with Collette to bring you another exciting trip in 2020, “The Imperial Cities” tour. Jillene Khan will be leading another group of Magic 98 listeners to Budapest, Prague, and Vienna in April. Click here to get more info on that!
See pictures from the “Shades of Ireland” tour below…
May Day Delivery Winners
Magic 98 celebrated May Day 2019 with May Day Deliveries! Winners received a springtime plant from Jung’s Garden Center and snacks from Rural Route 1 Popcorn…plus, one grand-prize winner is getting help with their Spring cleaning thanks to PODS of Wisconsin!
Here are pictures of some of our winners…
Magic Mug Winners 2019
Magic Mug winners get one free fill-up of coffee or soda every day for the rest of 2019 at any Kelley’s Market location in the Madison area!
Here’s what this year’s Magic Mug looks like…
Here are some of some of our happy winners…
As a courtesy to our partners at Kelley’s Market (Kelley Williamson Mobil) please honor the following rules when you win a Magic Mug:
- I agree to only visiting one local Kelley Williamson Mobil/Kelley’s Market store once per day.
- I agree to only fill the mug that I have been supplied (no other thermos, travel mugs, carafes or containers will be accepted).
- I agree to produce the supplied mug at the time I dispense my coffee or other beverage, and use only this mug to fill up at the KW location.
- Damaged, lost or stolen mugs will not be replaced under any circumstance and stand-in mugs will not be allowed.
- I agree to notify a Kelley’s Market staff member when I redeem my coffee/beverage. I will also produce the 2019 “Magic Mug Fill-Up” mug to the staff before I fill it.
- Non-transferable, even within household.
St Patrick’s Day Deliveries 2019
Magic 98 kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend by bringing you a pot of gold at work! Winners are ready for the St. Patrick’s party with a four-pack of Guiness, the most delicious Irish cupcake ever, and ‘gold’ from the Magic Crew!
Here are pictures of some of our winners… see more on the Magic Facebook Page.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Madison’s Magic 98!
Magic 98 Women’s Wellness Retreat 2019
Thank you for spending the weekend with us at the Magic 98 Women’s Wellness Retreat 2019! Attendees spend the night at the gorgeous, Madison Concourse Hotel, downtown Madison. With help from Maddie Strong Studios, you created two beautiful masterpieces (we are so impressed with your creativity!)! 
Special thanks to Wiscoboxes for the welcome gift, Aneu Med Spa, and La-Z-Boy in Madison for being a part of this year’s Retreat!
In today’s busy world, we know it’s hard to find time for yourself. We are so glad you took the time to relax this weekend!
Here are pictures from the Women’s Wellness Retreat…
Valentine’s Day Deliveries 2019
Magic 98 celebrated Valentine’s Days by bringing goodies to you at work! This year, winners received a pretty succulent arrangement from Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses, plus $50 to spend at William Thomas Custom Jewelry, and a delicious Valentine cupcake from Festival Foods in Madison!
Congratulations to our winners. . .
Lindsay Long, Cardiac Science Corporation in Deerfield
Kari Sweeney, Johnson Health Tech in Cottage Grove
Kristen Krause, Village of Cottage Grove Public Works & Parks and Recreation in Cottage Grove
Holly Smith, Barnes, Inc. in Madison
Bhavani Nagaraj, Pick N Save in Madison
Kimberly Bechtold, UW Health West Clinic in Madison
Kristen Kadel, Bankers Bank in Madison
Megan Parrell, Oakwood Village Pharmacy in Madison
Kelly Miller, UW in Madison
Ashley Fuller, Connections Counseling in Madison
Irene Hihn, American Red Cross in Madison
Jessie Alarcon, Dane County Credit Union in Madison
Julie McTier, Children’s Dental Center in Madison
Katie Nguyen, Midvale Elementary in Madison
Lindsey Rees, UW Health Internal Medicine Clinic in Madison
Courtney Schulz, Associated Bank in Janesville
Kari Klebba, Milton House Museum in Milton
Connie Stratton, Parker High School in Janesville
Joanne Powell, Dean Clinic in Janesville
Sarah Laufenberg, Servpro in Verona
Saphire Luna, All-Color Power Coating in Oregon
Ginger Ambrose, UW Health in Oregon
Jennifer Petit, UW Health Sports Rehab Clinic at Research Park in Madison
Kelli O’Donnel, UW Health Cardiology Clinic in Madison
Amanda Shulta, UW Health Cardiology Clinic in Madison
Madina Burner, UW Health Cardiology Clinic in Madison
Brooke Mertens, UW Health Cardiology Clinic in Madison
Donna Wright, Unity Point Meriter in Madison
