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We have some information about places to stay for people attending the event next August.

The first place, of course, that I will mention is The Lowell Center which is a conference center that is operated by the University of Wisconsin. Please understand that it is not a dormitory and each guest room has its own bathroom “en suite.” Because it is operated by the University, there is no tax charged and a very nice breakfast is included each morning. The rates I believe are quite reasonable. It is $89 per night for one person with a charge of $12 for any extra people in the room. This is the standard room which includes rooms that have one queen size bed or two (European-smaller) beds. We also have deluxe rooms which are very new and many of which have great views of Lake Mendota. The deluxe rooms are $105 per night with a charge of $12 for each extra person. The deluxe rooms have a mixture of King, Queen and 2 Queen beds.

Here is a page with some information and pictures about the rooms: http://conferencing.uwex.edu/lodging.cfm There is even a Youtube video tour of the Lowell Center by clicking one of the links on the page.

We have blocked 106 rooms for the event and made a link to our online booking system. We’ve blocked the rooms beginning on Wednesday, August 1st through Monday, August 6th. You can adjust the arrival and departure dates to fit your schedule. You can book through this link:

http://bit.ly/o4E6F6

There is a very liberal cancellation policy that would allow you to cancel by 6 PM on the day of your arrival.

tel (866) 301-1753 toll-free

Email: lowell@ecc.uwex.edu

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There is also a HI - Madison hostel not too far from the campus, here is a link to a place that could book your bed:

http://www.hiusa.org/madison

141 South Butler St
Madison WI 53703

tel  1-608-441 0144

madison@hiusa.org

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Union South is a brand new facility that has guest rooms. At least one of the concerts will be at Union South. Here is a link to their webpage:
http://www.union.wisc.edu/wuhotel.htm

Union South
1308 Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53715
p. 608-890-3000

union@union.wisc.edu

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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club is probably the nicest hotel in Madison and is only several blocks away. Prior to my time here at The Lowell Center, I was the Director of the rooms division and can speak to the high quality of the rooms and staff. It is, of course, much more expensive than Lowell. Here is a link to their website:

http://www.concoursehotel.com/

1 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703

To make a hotel reservation call 800-356-8293.

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There is another hotel directly across the street from The Lowell Center called The Campus Inn. It is also a very nice hotel:

http://www.thecampusinn.com/index.html

601 Langdon Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 257-4391 (800) 589-6285
Fax (608) 257-2832
reservations@thecampusinn.com

Dear friends, In 1998, a group of Cohen fans gathered for the first International Leonard Cohen Event in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This was followed by an even more International event in Leonard’s hometown of Montreal in 2000. We are now making preparations for 8th International Event scheduled for August 2-5, 2012 in Madison, Wisconsin which my wife Anne & I are thrilled to be able to host.

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