Beer, Brats, Poker & University of Wisconsin Marching Band Concerts at TI Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS—Treasure Island (TI) Resort & Casino is rolling out the “Badgers Red” carpet with special events for all University of Wisconsin (UW) fans leading up to the UW Badgers vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels football game. The game will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

The nationally recognized UW Marching Band will perform live “pep rally” concerts in the TI Ballroom Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets for each 90-minute show are priced at $30 in advance or $40 on the day of the performance and include one complimentary drink (soda, water or alcohol). Cash bars also will be available for those 21 years of age and older. Tickets are available for purchase at the TI Box Office located next to the Mystère Theatre or by calling 877-2-SHOW-LV. All attendees also will have a chance to win a vacation package to the Kalahari Resort & Water Park in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

The Sirens of TI will dedicate their live performances Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to UW Badgers fans. The UW flag will fly above The Sirens of TI Song ship while the UNLV flag will fly above the Pirates Bull ship. Hotel guests arriving at least 30 minutes prior to each show and wearing a UW Badgers shirt will receive access to a Sirens VIP viewing area. Following the 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. special engagements, the cast of the show, dressed in UW gear, will be available for meet-and-greet and photo opportunities. On game day, fans can meet the Sirens of TI at the UW tailgate party, to be held at the baseball fields on the east side of Sam Boyd Stadium, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Take photos with your favorite Sirens and pick up a complimentary autographed Sirens of TI calendar.

Kahunaville Island Restaurant & Party Bar at TI will feature tailgate-style pool parties Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 7 the entire day and will offer Johnsonville® brats, Miller® beer and drink specials throughout the weekend. Kahunaville also will provide live entertainment for fans, as well as a grand prize giveaway which will include a vacation package to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. In addition, Kahunaville will cater to the Green Bay Packers fans with an opening season gameday party Sunday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission to all of the Kahunaville events is free and open to the public.

The TI Poker Room will host the UW Badgers Fans Texas Hold ‘em Tournament Sunday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. – noon. Advance registration is required for the $50 buy-in and up to $5,000 in cash and TI casino promotional chips will be awarded. Tournament entries will be accepted only in person at the TI Poker Room from Monday, Sept. 3 through Saturday, Sept. 8. The Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game will be broadcast live on the multiple flat screen TVs located in the TI Poker Room.

MIST Bar & Lounge at TI will offer Bud Light® drink specials for UW Badgers fans during normal operating hours Thursday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 9.

“We are excited to be the Las Vegas headquarters for the thousands of UW Badgers fans visiting our city during the weekend,” said Don Voss, Treasure Island vice president of hotel sales and marketing. “The high energy and enthusiasm of Badgers fans is a perfect fit for TI.”

Madison, WI News/Talk Radio 1310 AM will broadcast live Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 from the Breeze Bar at TI from 5 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. CST/3 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. PST. Their sister station, ESPN 1070 AM, will broadcast live at the same location from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. CST/1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Funjet Vacations will have a UW Badgers Fans hospitality desk open near the TI front lobby Thursday, Sept. 6 – Sunday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

All event times and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Details and updates are available at www.treasureisland.com/badgers.

Treasure Island is the Las Vegas destination for those seeking a sophisticated resort experience coupled with the energy and excitement for which the city is known. TI guests enjoy fashionable AAA Four Diamond accommodations, an elegant lobby and a high-energy pool highlighted by luxurious cabanas and exotic cocktails. The Sirens of TI outdoor production features a clash between a group of beautiful, tempting sirens and a band of renegade pirates. The resort also offers tempting nightlife including Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub, dynamic restaurants such as Richard Sandoval's Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar and Social House, an energetic dining experience for sushi lovers, and one of the city’s best entertainment options, Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère. Treasure Island is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™. For more information and reservations, visit the web site at www.treasureisland.com, or call toll free at (800) 944-7444.