Join us at the Overture Center for Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Moments of Happiness, an exclusive event featuring former UW director of bands and professor Mike Leckrone and author, columnist, and UW–Madison alumnus Doug Moe ’79. Hear firsthand about the incredible experiences of Leckrone, both on and off the field, during his legendary 50-year career and the unique history of the UW–Madison bands as narrated by Moe in their new book, Moments of Happiness: A Wisconsin Band Story. The book delves into the memorable performances and the dedication that shaped the UW–Madison bands into what they are today. The evening will include a reception with refreshments before the program and an audience Q & A afterward.
Mystery to Me is providing copies of Moments of Happiness for purchase. Mike Leckrone and Doug Moe will sign books after the program.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
Schedule
| 4:15–5 p.m. | Reception with refreshments |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Program and audience Q & A |
| 6:30 p.m. | Book signing |
About the speakers
Mike Leckrone’s myriad civic, music, and academic recognitions include Outstanding Educator of America by the Outstanding Americans Foundation, Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association, John Bascom Professorship by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Hometown Hero Award by the Wisconsin State Assembly, and induction into the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Football Hall of Fame.
Doug Moe ’79 is one of Wisconsin’s best-known journalists and nonfiction authors. A former editor of Madison Magazine, he wrote a daily newspaper column in Madison for two decades and has published more than a dozen books, including Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime (a collaboration with Tommy G. Thompson) and The Right Thing to Do: Kit Saunders-Nordeen and the Rise of Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin and Beyond.
Parking
For information about parking, please visit transportation.wisc.edu/parking-lots or cityofmadison.com/parking-utility/garages-lots.
This program is supported by the generosity of the Sandra G. Sponem Alumni Park Signature Program Series Fund and Capitol Lakes.
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.
