(NAPSA)—Kites are typically associated with spring, but not necessarily in Wisconsin. Kites, mittens, hats and ice are the nameof the gamein the state capital city of Madison February 1-2 as Kites on Ice combines the longtime spring favorite with Wisconsin’s winter. ek: Air Sa ; A ( the sky over the frozen waters of Lake Monona near downtown Madison for the event. World-class kiters from around the world— including Japan, China, Germany, France and Australia—gather to show their love of kites and demonstrate their piloting skills in a variety of displays. Teams of precision aerial fliers thrill crowds as they slice through the sky with complex aerial displays that seem to defy gravity. Kites of all sizes and shapes are on display from gigantic fish as large as a bus to miniature kites crafted from brush bristles and napkins. Visitors can take part in kite building workshops, try a hand at flying one of the gigantic kites or enjoy the sites and sounds of the Nite Lites and Kites Show as kites and fireworks fill the night sky. For free Wisconsin event and travel-planning information, including the 2002-2003 Fall/ Winter Event & Recreation Guide, call the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s 24- hour, live-operated toll-free number at 1-800-432-TRIP(8747) or visit travelwisconsin.com.
