Colorado Springs, Colo. (Aug. 19, 2010) - The World Arena and Pikes Peak Center is proud to announce the lineup of artists coming to the venues this coming fall and winter. While acts are added on a continual basis, tickets to these shows will be available on presale to our Backstage Pass enewsletter members starting tomorrow at 10:00 AM. To sign up for Backstage Pass (it’s free), visit www.worldarena.com/backstagepass.

On sale dates for each show are listed below. Photos of these performers are available upon request.

The Lettermen

Oct. 3, 4:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

On sale to the public Fri. Aug. 20 at 10:00 AM

The Lettermen have been entertaining audiences with their close-knit harmonies and light 60s pop songs for nearly 50 years. Perhaps most noted for their hits such as “When I Fall In Love,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “The Way You Look Tonight” and countless others, they’ve had 16 Top 10 singles including one #1, 32 consecutive Billboard Magazine chart albums, 11 gold records and five Grammy nominations. 

Bryan Adams: The Bare Bones Tour

Nov. 11, 8:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

On sale to the public Fri. Sept. 24 at 10:00 AM

Grammy winner and Academy Award nominee Bryan Adams has sold more than 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved #1 status in more than 40 countries around the world. With hits such as, "Cuts Like A Knife", "Summer of '69", "Heaven” and “Everything I Do, I Do It For You,” Adams has solidified his place as one of the most influential modern songwriters of our time. His ICON CD will be released Aug. 31 in Target stores and Amazon.com, featuring 12 of his biggest hits.

Air Supply

Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14, 7:30 PM

Pikes Peak Center

On sale to the public Fri. Jan. 7 at 10:00 AM

Pop balladeers Air Supply became a soft-rock staple on the radio and the charts in the early 80s with hits such as “All Out Of Love” “Lost in Love” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” In the early 80s, the duo scored a string of seven Top Five singles. In 2008, Air Supply was named as the number 83 best musical act of all time in the Billboard Hot 100's 50 year anniversary edition. On May 4, the duo released its 18th studio album, Mumbo Jumbo.

Also coming to both venues this fall and winter are the following artists:

Gary Allan (Sept. 18, World Arena)

Chris Isaak (Sept. 19, Pikes Peak Center)

Michael Bolton (Oct. 10, Pikes Peak Center)

Cheech and Chong (Oct. 15, Pikes Peak Center)

Michael W. Smith with Toby Mac, Max Lucado and Third Day (Oct. 21, World Arena)

Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Nov. 23 & 24, World Arena)

The Judds (Dec. 7, World Arena) – Available on presale to Backstage Pass tomorrow at 10:00 AM; On sale Sept. 10 at 10:00 AM

Last Comic Standing (Jan. 7, World Arena)

Cirque du Soleil: Alegria (Jan. 12-16, World Arena) – On sale Aug. 30 at 10:00 AM

Unless otherwise noted, tickets for these events are on sale now and can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com or www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 3, 2010) - Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed touring production Alegría will perform at the Colorado Springs World Arena for eight performances Jan. 12, 16, 2011. Tickets will go on sale to the public Monday, Aug. 16 at 10:00 AM at all ticket outlets.

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since its world premiere in Montreal in 1994. In May 2009, Alegría embarked on a new journey, performing the same mesmerizing production, but now in arenas in North America, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.

Alegría is a Spanish word that means happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 15 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics. For more information or to view the trailer for this show, visit www.worldarena.com/alegria.

Group discount and Cirque Club tickets are already on sale. For more information or to purchase group discounted tickets, please call (719) 477-2116. For more information on the Cirque Club, please visit www.cirqueclub.com.

Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, Aug. 16 at 10:00 AM.

Regular-priced tickets range from $38-$97. Group, military, student and senior discounts are also available.

Purchase tickets at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena box office, by phone at (719) 520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com.

JOIN THE WORLD-FAMOUS RADIO CITY ROCKETTES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND ON-LINE AS THEY ‘KICK ACROSS AMERICA’ IN SUPPORT OF THE GARDEN OF DREAMS FOUNDATION

Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 28, 2010) - MSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today a nationwide kickoff to the holiday season as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes “Kick Across America” in celebration of the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. On Thursday, August 12 the Rockettes will kick coast-to-coast in eight of the 26 cities in which the Christmas Spectacular will play this season. No matter where you are, either in-person or on-line, you can participate in spreading the magic of the Christmas Spectacular as our coast-to-coast kick-line will benefit deserving families.

This year, for the first time, MSGE will expand their annual “Christmas in August” event outside of New York to include a select number of cities where the 2010 Arena tour will stop this holiday season - New York, Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Wichita, San Diego and Fresno. The “Christmas in August” festivities will kick off in New York City at 1:30PM eastern and will continue at the same time across the country in the other participating markets (specific city event times and locations listed further below) immediately following.  Colorado Springs residents are encouraged to join in the festivities at 12:00 Noon at Colorado Springs World Arena and kick up their heels with this legendary dance company.  Additionally, the first 100 kick-line participants will receive one voucher for a select performance as this beloved holiday production comes to Colorado Springs World Arena for four shows only November 23 – 24, 2010.  

To give as many people the opportunity to participate as possible, the Christmas Spectacular has expanded their digital footprint by inviting fans worldwide to join the kick-line, either in person or online, at www.radiocitychristmas.com and ‘kick for a cause’. Patrons will be able to ‘click and kick’ to give the first gift of the Christmas season. If one million kicks are generated on the on-line kick counter, the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden to make dreams come true for kids in crisis, will send deserving children and families across the country to see this magical holiday production. 

Patrons are encouraged to share their best kicks through the Christmas Spectacular social media channels, starting today and continuing beyond the event date, through August 30th. On the day of the actual event, selected photos and videos submitted by participants will be posted LIVE online at radiocitychristmas.com:

• Facebook:  www.facebook.com/radiocitychristmas


• Twitter: @getspectacular using hash tag #KICK4CHRISTMAS (www.twitter.com/getspectacular)


• YouTube: www.youtube.com/spectacularholidays


• Text:  KICKCO to 46737
  
  

The 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular will continue to amaze patrons both young and old who have made this cherished production America’s #1 Holiday Show.  For 78 years, the Christmas Spectacular has been a holiday tradition and features dynamic Rockette performances, breathtaking special effects, dazzling costumes and astounding scenes.  Audiences of all ages will experience a whirlwind of Christmas joy without ever having to leave their seats.  Both brilliantly grand and genuinely moving, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates family memories that last a lifetime.  

Kick online. Kick on Facebook. Kick on mobile. Kick live-and-in-person.  Kick anywhere across the globe and help ring in the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular season.



KICKLINE LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE 

NYC                            Radio City Music Hall                           1:30 PM (EDT)

Los Angeles                 Santa Monica Pier                                11:00 AM (PDT)

Colorado Springs         World Arena                                        12:00 PM (MDT)

Salt Lake City              Gateway Mall                                       12:00 PM (MDT)

Phoenix                        Scottsdale Fashion Square                    11:00 AM (PDT)

Wichita                         INTRUST Bank Arena                         1:00 PM (CDT)

San Diego                    Fashion Valley Mall                              11:00 AM (PDT)

Fresno                          Save Mart Center                                 11:00 AM (PDT)

Ticket Information – Groups tickets on Sale Now

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be performed during the 2010 holiday season at Colorado Springs World Arena November 23-24 for four shows only.  Groups of 10 or more are ON SALE NOW and save 15% by calling 719.477.2116.  Individual tickets go on-sale August 12th and range from $47.50 -67.50 (plus applicable service charges). Tickets will be available through the venue box offices, online at www.worldarena.com or via Phone at 1-866-464-2626.  A limited number of GOLD CIRCLE seats and MEET the ROCKETTES packages are available through 719.477.2116.  Accessible seating will be available for patrons with disabilities by calling 719.477.2116.  For more information please visit www.radiocitychristmas.com or www.worldarena.com

MSG Entertainment (MSGE)

MSG Entertainment (MSGE), the live entertainment arm of Madison Square Garden, Inc.  (Nasdaq: MSG), is a worldwide entertainment company recognized for its signature combination of event production and entertainment marketing. In addition to the nearly 900 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, The Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre, MSGE has an exclusive co-booking agreement with Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center/ Wang Theatre.  MSG Entertainment's live events include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, which includes the national arena tour and the theatrical tour and has played to more than 69 million in 63 different cities across North America. Additionally, MSGE has an ongoing partnership with Cirque du Soleil to create new content and productions for its venues. Wintuk, which premiered in 2007, was built exclusively for The Theater at Madison Square Garden and runs every holiday season. More than five million people attend MSG Entertainment branded events annually including concerts, special events, and family attractions.

World Arena

The Colorado Springs World Arena is the premier sports and entertainment venue in the Pikes Peak region. Locally owned and managed, the non-profit CSWA and the attached ice hall regularly host sporting events, concerts, family shows, banquets, trade shows, graduations, religious rallies and civic events. With 8,000 seats, the CSWA is large enough to host world-class events in an intimate setting.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit charity that works closely with all areas of the Madison Square Garden, including the Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Entertainment, MSG Media and Fuse to make dreams come true for kids in crisis. Garden of Dreams partners with local children’s hospitals, "wish" organizations and community-based organizations to build on-going, unforgettable programs for children in the tri-state area who are suffering from devastating illness, homelessness, abuse, hunger, extreme poverty and tragedy.



 

FREE CONCERT: Andy Tanner and The Changing Colors perform July 15 in free concert in Showcase at Studio Bee 

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns this month with Andy Tanner and The Changing Colors 6:00 PM July 15 for a free concert in the Showcase at Studio Bee. Studio Bee is located on the east side of the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.,  in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. Photos of these bands are attached to this email. MP3 files of these performers' songs are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The July 15 concert is part of this monthly concert series presented free of charge to the public in collaboration with  KRCC, COPPeR,  the Independent, the Gazette and the Pikes Peak Center . Artists included in the Showcase are homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music.

WHEN: All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6:00 PM are at the Pikes Peak Center; 190 S. Cascade Ave. Please enter through the doors on the east side of the building marked "Studio Bee."

ABOUT ANDY TANNER (6:00 PM): Andy Tanner was one of the first artists to perform in the Showcase at Studio Bee in October of 2008 and we're proud to welcome him back for an encore performance. In summer 2008, Andy Tanner released “Suitcase Full of Air,” an 11-track disc described as half dark piano pop, half post-punk medium core. Tanner is best known regionally for his seven-year stint as singer-songwriter for the band Laymen Terms.

ABOUT THE CHANGING COLORS (6:45PM) : The tiny hamlet of Manitou Springs, Colorado sits just  below the soaring heights of Pikes Peak. A place frequented by thousands of tourists each year, it is a Mecca for flatlanders and southerners longing for the cool mountain air and the remarkable views.  It is also a haven for gifted songwriters and musicians. Among the most capable of these writers is Conor Bourgal, who along with his twin brother, Ian, and an interchangeable ensemble of musicians, form a group called the Changing Colors.

It is the surrounding mountains that inform the Color’s music and lend them it’s spiritual resonance. They are a band that sings of longing and beauty, hope and regret. Their latest album, Ghost of Red Mountain takes its entire theme from the legendary story of Manitou resident Emma Crawford. Sometime in the early 1900's Crawford’s coffin was washed down onto Main Street from it’s perch above town on Red Mountain. The story is the source of Manitou’s biggest festival – the internationally renowned Emma Crawford Coffin Races held each Halloween. Bourgal chose to look beyond the gothic story and to bring a hardscrabble pioneer woman’s life to light.

The Colors' style remains accessible in its similarity to folk and Americana, but it’s substance is far more complex. Bourgal’s songs paint a landscape of the human journey through fear and despair into ultimate freedom and spiritual release. Each song on the album forms a particular scene in the narrative, moving toward ultimate transcendence. A recurring theme is separation – usually of lovers – and the passage through the anxiety and anguish of withdrawal. This experience is often examined from both perspectives – the one leaving and the one left behind. The ultimate theme is the transformation of the human spirit through acceptance of one’s migration through ordeal to triumph.  Finally, the listener is left with a feeling of ascendancy and tranquility.

Since their first show in June 2008, The Changing Colors have played over 100 shows in 7 states.

All Showcase at Studio Bee performances start at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) and are free and open to the public. The Showcase at Studio Bee takes place inside Studio Bee, located on the north end of the Pikes Peak Center at 190 S. Cascade in Colorado Springs. Please enter through the entrance marked "Studio Bee." A cash bar and concessions will be available for purchase.

Interviews available upon request . Please contact Jessica Delos Reyes at 719-477-2103 or jessica@worldarena.com.

We are recruiting for our next Showcase at Studio Bee series. Are you a local musician who performs original music? Do you have the chops to perform at the Pikes Peak Center? If so, we want to hear from you!

Bands and artists are invited to apply for the next round of the Showcase at Studio Bee. In order to be selected, an artist must:

• Perform original music. The music must be wholly original (no covers). Musicians performing classical music may perform classical pieces from other composers but are welcome to share original compositions


• Be a resident and active in the "music communities" of El Paso, Pueblo or Teller counties for at least 12 months


• Submit recordings of radio quality


• Have an online presence or be willing to institute a website, MySpace or Peak Radar profile


• Submitted tracks must be free of any obscenities


• Music must appeal to a broad base of musical tastes.

To apply, submit a CD with the following information by July 30:

• Name of Band


• Band contact


• Address


• Phone/cell number


• Email address


• Past history of where your band has performed

Send this information to:

Pikes Peak Center

c/o Showcase at Studio Bee

190 S. Cascade

Colorado Springs, CO 80903