World Arena / News & Press Releases

WWE Raw Road to Wrestlemania comes March 8

jzd — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:04:30 -0700

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, January 19

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 15, 2013) – The WWE Raw World Tour will make a stop in Colorado Springs on the RAW “Road to Wrestlemania”, Friday, March 8, 7:30pm at the World Arena. This will be your chance to see your favorite WWE RAW Superstars live in action!

SEE: John Cena, current WWE Champion CM Punk, “Mr. Money in the Bank” Dolph Ziggler, “The Human Wrecking Ball” Ryback, current Tag Team Champions Team Hell No, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Brodus Clay, The Shield, the WWE Divas and much more!

WWE offers the best value in entertainment, with tickets starting at $15 (surcharges apply). Tickets to the Raw Road to Wrestlemania at the World Arena go on sale Saturday, January 19 at 10:00 AM and are available at www.worldarena.com, TicketsWest outlets, by phone at 520-SHOW and at the World Arena Box Office.

*Lineup subject to change.

Media Contacts:

WWE

Kosha Irby

kosha.irby@wwecorp.com

Aztec Two-Step in concert Sept. 14

jzd — Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:43:53 -0700

Aztec Two-Step presents an evening of original music and selections from The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook in Studio Bee September 14; Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 7, 2012) – The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome acoustic duo Aztec Two-Step to its Studio Bee stage Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets for this show go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

In 1972, Aztec Two-Step, whose name comes from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step. Their first album, along with their subsequent albums for RCA Records were staples of progressive FM and college radio and helped to bring the folk/rock music of the 1960s into the 70s and beyond.

As their recording career continued, so did the critical acclaim. In 1987, "Living in America" received the New York Music Award for "Best Folk Album" and was named in Billboard’s year-end critic’s poll.

In 2008, the duo released “Time It Was -The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook” (Red Engine Records), a live tribute album of S&G’s music, featuring narration by legendary DJ and music historian Pete Fornatale, who provides commentary and insights based on his interviews with Simon & Garfunkel. Rex, Neal, Pete and bassist Fred Holman continue to impress audiences up and down the eastern seaboard and beyond with this entertaining and informative show.

“Aztec Two-Step comes with interesting and melodious arrangements

and pleasantly breezy tunes.” New York Times

“Cult folk-rockers can still carry off their sweet, supple harmonies and bouncy

acoustic pop with aplomb. Recommended.” Billboard

“…the right sound at the right time…beautiful acoustic guitar playing and questioning

lyrics…songs performed with forceful vocals and near perfect instrumental harmonies.”

Variety

Aztec Two-Step

September 14, 7:30 PM

Studio Bee (in Pikes Peak Center)

Tickets for this show are $27.50 and $30.00 day of show (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show. For more information, please visit www.pikespeakcenter.com or http://www.aztectwostep.com/.

WWE cancels Smackdown July 10

jzd — Tue, 3 Jul 2012 14:33:51 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WWE® CANCELS SMACKDOWN® EVENT

ON JULY 10 AT WORLD ARENA

STAMFORD, Conn., July 3, 2012 – Due to the Waldo Canyon fire, WWE (NYSE: WWE) SmackDown on Tuesday, July 10 at World Arena in Colorado Springs has been cancelled. Refunds for tickets purchased for this event are available at point of purchase starting at 10:00 a.m. today.

To offer support to those families affected by the wildfires, WWE will be donating $10,000 to the American Red Cross, which is assisting in local relief efforts. Additional donations can be made by calling 303-722-7474 or by visiting www.ColoradoRedCross.org/Donate.

On Monday, July 9, the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO will host both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Tickets can be purchased at the Pepsi Center box office or at www.Tickethorse.com.

About WWE

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Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Media Contact:

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203-352-8675

Adam.Hopkins@wwecorp.com

Investor Contact:

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Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television and pay-per-view programming distribution agreements; the need for continually developing creative and entertaining programming; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent McMahon; the conditions of the markets in which we compete and acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; our exposure to bad debt risk; uncertainties relating to regulatory and litigation matters; risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of our markets; uncertainties associated with international markets; the importance of protecting our intellectual property and complying with the intellectual property rights of others; risks associated with producing and travelling to and from our large live events, both domestically and internationally; the risk of accidents or injuries during our physically demanding events; risks relating to our film business; risks relating to increasing content production for distribution on various platforms, including the potential creation of a WWE Network; risks relating to our computer systems and online operations; risks relating to the large number of shares of common stock controlled by members of the McMahon family and the possibility of the sale of their stock by the McMahons or the perception of the possibility of such sales; the relatively small public float of our stock; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends, general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant.

Five new events going on sale Friday

jzd — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:04:44 -0700

Five new shows coming to the Pikes Peak Center: Brian Regan, Jane's Addiction, Rodney Carrington, Video Games Live and Dave Koz

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 4, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to announce five shows coming soon to its stage: Brian Regan (August 17, 8:00 p.m.), Jane's Addiction (August 26, 8:00 p.m.), Rodney Carrington (October 4, 7:30 p.m.), Video Games Live (November 17, 7:30 p.m.) and Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012 (December 11, 7:30 p.m.). All of these shows go on sale to the public Friday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. and tickets can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images of these artists are available by request.

* Brian Regan (Friday, August 17, 8:00 p.m.) - Regan's non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through 2012. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian’s fan base. In March of 2010, Brian broke the record for the most consecutive shows by a comedian at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City with five sold out performances; the previous record was four shows set by Jerry Seinfeld in 2005. In January, Brian performed 10 sold-out shows at Abravanel Hall.

With his first appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and has now made more than 20 appearances. A dorm room favorite, Brian’s 1997 CD, “Brian Regan Live,” has sold more than 150,000 copies and consistently charts in iTunes Top Ten Comedy Albums. Brian’s 2000 “Comedy Central Presents” special continues to be a top viewer choice and Brian’s independently released 2004 DVD, “I Walked on the Moon,” is available at www.BrianRegan.com. Tickets for this show are $39.75 - $49.75 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

* Jane's Addiction (Sunday, August 26, 8:00 p.m.) - When Los Angeles quartet Jane's Addiction came along, they merged alternative and rock like no one before, becoming the first alternative rock band, creating a new sound and attitude.

Perry Farrell stands out as one of music's most forward-thinking and enigmatic front men, and his vocals soar with vibrancy, vulnerability and vitality. Guitar god Dave Navarro conjures simultaneously psychedelic and epic riffs. Stephen Perkins' tribal stomp remains hypnotic and transfixing. In 2010, Jane’s Addiction began writing and recording a new album for release on Capitol in the summer of 2011, to be supported with a worldwide tour. The band and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team. Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, will be writing and playing bass on the new album.

Acclaimed for their swirling sonic symphony and unique studio alchemy, Jane's Addiction have sold over seven million records in the U.S. alone. They've also garnered Grammy nominations and spearheaded the movement of modern American festival culture by launching and headlining Lollapalooza. Even during dormant periods, their classic songs pulsated through rock radio constantly and their influence resounded through countless acts. For more information, visit www.janesaddiction.com. Tickets to this show are $36.50 - $49.95 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

* Rodney Carrington (Thursday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.) - Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling more than 3 million copies. Morning Wood has been certified gold and Greatest Hits has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film "Beer for My Horses." In 2011 Rodney partnered with the ACA (American Country Awards) by presenting at their awards show and hosting the "American Country New Year's Eve Live" show on Fox. According to Pollstar, Rodney has been one of the top-ten highest grossing touring comedians for the last 10 years and among the top four or five the last several years. Rodney is on track to be in the top five again in 2012. For more information, visit http://rodneycarrington.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm. Tickets to this show are $45.00 - $55.00 (surcharges apply). This show is intended for mature audiences.

* Video Games Live (Saturday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.) - Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Created, produced and hosted by world -renowned game industry veteran and superstar Tommy Tallarico, top orchestras and choirs around the world perform along with exclusive synchronized video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, well-known internet solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. For more information, visit http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=home. Tickets to this show are $40.00 - $55.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

* Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012 (Tuesday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.) - Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012, a cherished holiday tradition marking its 15th anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest and brightest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz. Joining Dave this year will be GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer David Benoit, Javier Colon, winner of the inaugural season of NBC's hit television show, “The Voice,” and the inimitable drummer/percussionist/vocalist Sheila E., who has toured with artists such as Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Ringo Starr. Joining these special guests will be singer/songwriter Margo Rey. Koz’s latest record, the GRAMMY-nominated Hello Tomorrow, features the chart-topping hits “Put The Top Down” and “Anything’s Possible.” He has also released four classic holiday albums. For more information, visit http://www.davekoz.com/. Tickets to this show are $45.00 - $65.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Tickets to all of these shows go on sale Friday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. and tickets can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

WWE Smackdown July 10

jzd — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:13:37 -0700

WWE SMACKDOWN TV

For Immediate Release (4/20)

JULY 10, 2012 @ 7:00PM

World Arena – Colorado Springs, CO

*** Tickets On Sale Saturday, April 28 @ 10AM***

See all of your favorite WWE superstars including:

Randy Orton

Big Show

Sheamus

Daniel Bryan

Alberto Del Rio

Cody Rhodes

Hornswoggle

And More!!!

Double Main Event:

John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis & Big Show

Biggest Handicap Match in WWE History

Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio

World Heavyweight Championship Match

*Card is subject to change*

Tickets Start at $15

Ticket Prices: $90, $50, $35, $25 and $15

Additional fees may apply

Discounts available to groups of 10 or more! Call 719-477-2116 for more information and to purchase.

Ticket Information: Tickets available at the box office, www.worldarena.com,

all Tickets west outlets, or charge by phone at 800-325-7328

All requests for press credentials should be directed to 203-359-5175.

The Family Stone July 13

jzd — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:54:57 -0700

Funk legends The Family Stone to play Pikes Peak Center July 13;

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 15, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome The Family Stone to its Great Hall stage Friday, July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images are available upon request.

Original Founding members, Rock & Roll Hall of fame inductees and R&B Pioneer Award winners Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico made up the first interracial/inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history; Sly & The Family Stone. Along with some new additions, The Family Stone brings you the hits of this legendary funk band, including I Want to Take You Higher, Everyday People, Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin, Dance To The Music, Hot Fun In The Summertime, Family Affair and Sing a Simple Song. For more information, visit The Family Stone website.

The Family Stone

Friday, July 13, 8:30 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this show are $30.00 and $37.00 (surcharges apply) and go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. All ages are welcomed to this show.

Girls Night: The Musical to play PPC for 2 shows

jzd — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:32:45 -0700

Girls Night: The Musical to play Pikes Peak Center for two shows September 30;

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 30, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome Girls Night: The Musical to its Great Hall stage for two shows Sunday, September 30 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Discounts are available for groups of 15+ and group discounted tickets can be purchased now by calling 719-477-2117.

Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s make this musical a fan favorite! Follow five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out ... and you'll recognize a bit of yourselves in each one of them! It is described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), “A boisterous, bust-out, bawdy musical revue” (Wisconsin State Journal), “An infectious, exhilarating sense of intoxication (Hollywood Reporter) and “As funny and outrageous as Sex in the City!” (The Advocate). Girls Night is bursting with energy and is packed with hits Lady Marmalade, It’s Raining Men, Man I Feel Like A Woman, I Will Survive, We are Family and many more! For more information, visit http://www.entertainmentevents.com/shows/girls.asp

Girls Night: The Musical

Sunday, September 30, 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

All ages are welcomed to this show, however, show does contain some adult material and is suggested for audiences 18 or older. Tickets are $36.50 and $46.50 (surcharges apply). Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Discounts are available for groups of 15+ and group discounted tickets can be purchased now by calling 719-477-2117.

Celtic Thunder November 18

jzd — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:30:30 -0700

CELTIC THUNDER

NOVEMBER 18, PIKES PEAK CENTER

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY AT 10AM

**CELTIC THUNDER HAILED AS BILLBOARD’S TOP WORLD MUSIC ARTIST, WORLD ALBUM AND WORLD MUSIC IMPRINT OF 2011; DECCA TOP WORLD LABEL FOR 2011**

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (April 20, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome world-music power Celtic Thunder to its stage Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Surpassing sales of one million units combined, the musical phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder have recently been hailed as BILLBOARD’s Top World Music Artist, along with Top World Music Imprint and Top World Album of 2011 for their most current disc, Heritage. Celtic Thunder rang in 2012 with a new CD and DVD concert special, VOYAGE just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. VOYAGE the concert special has been broadcast across the U.S. on Public Television stations during the March 2012 pledge period.

VOYAGE continues to pay homage to the musical culture of Ireland, while exploring the musical journey each soloist has undertaken since the beginning of Celtic Thunder four years ago. Former members Damian McGinty and Paul Byrom have moved on - McGinty’s star continues to rise after securing a reoccurring role on FOX’s hit show GLEE (a result of winning last year’s “The GLEE Project”), while Paul Byrom launches his own solo career as well. Keith Harkin is also working on a solo project while maintaining his integral role in Celtic Thunder. He is the first artist signed to the newly helmed David Foster Verve Music Group, and is readying his forthcoming solo debut wildly anticipated by “Thunder Heads” everywhere. The rest of the ensemble including Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, Neil Byrne, George Donaldson and Emmet Cahill welcome 13-year-old Daniel Furlong to the fold as a guest artist on this recording. The group performances highlight the diversity of Irish music and song; from the powerful rendition of “Dulaman” to the love song “Maid of Culmore,” the collection also features a rousing performance of “Galway Girl” and beloved Irish party song “My Irish Molly-O.” To view highlights of VOYAGE please click here: http://bcove.me/11tep1gm

In addition to their impressive sales statics, their official YouTube channel, “Thunder Tube” has received over twenty five million views since its inception in 2008. Celtic Thunder’s successful resume includes performing for President Obama at The White House’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in 2009, opening New York City’s famed St. Patrick’s Day Parade two consecutive years in a row (2008 & 2009), and most notably six hit Public Television specials and numerous sold out concerts all across America.

Celtic Thunder have appeared on multiple national TV programs to date including The Today Show, CBS Early Show’s Saturday Second Cup Café, Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends, as well as numerous regional shows in major cities.

To download photos, graphics, promo materiel and logos and for more information please go to:

http://www.celticthunder.ie/press/

The Username is your email address and the password to access the site is g42mdf8x

For more information please contact:

Jean Clancy/ Celtic Thunder- 917 402 3616 jeanclancy@mac.com

Andrea Nyquist - 719 477 2117 anyquist@worldarena.com

Fresh Beat Band plays PPC Nov. 1

jzd — Fri, 6 Apr 2012 16:52:10 -0700

NICKELODEON’S THE FRESH BEAT BAND HITS COLORADO:

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. ON NOVEMBER 1

DURING THEIR NATIONWIDE CONCERT TOUR

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon

Adds 50 Cities to 2012 Tour

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (April 5, 2012) – The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg (50 cities, 70 performances) to their current sold-out nationwide concert tour and will play Colorado Springs, Colo. at 6:00 p.m. Thursday November 1st at Pikes Peak Center. More than 200,000 fans will have seen the live show by the end of the first run making it one of this year’s most successful music tours. Tickets and Fresh Beat Band VIP packages will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com, www.pikespeakcenter.com and www.Ticketswest.com beginning Friday, April 13. Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available beginning Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m. local time.

“The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert tour has ignited a fan frenzy and we’re thrilled that so many kids and parents want to come see the Fresh Beats perform live,” said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Talent Strategy and West Coast Operations, Nickelodeon Group. “The additional tour dates will give more kids across the country an opportunity see their favorite rock stars – Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout.”

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) performing The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include “Here We Go, “A Friend Like You, “Bananas,” and “Just Like A Rockstar,” among others. The first-ever The Fresh Beat Band soundtrack – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show - is currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere. The album features 19 catchy, preschool-friendly tracks also culled from three seasons of the TV series and has been number-one on the iTunes Children’s Music chart since its release in January.

Nickelodeon will premiere a new episode of The Fresh Beat Band, “Keeping It Green,” on Earth Day, Friday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The Fresh Beat Band debuted in 2009 and is now in its third season on Nickelodeon. The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist – in a band who love to sing and dance. In each episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other’s differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and additional celebrity guests will appear throughout season three.

Check out the tour website - http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/freshbeatbandlive and for more Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

Nickelodeon, now in its 32nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Contacts:

John Tellem/Dan Grody         Heather Brown

Tellem Grody PR                   Nickelodeon Publicity

310-313-3444                         212-846-6240

John@tellemgrodypr.com      Heather.Brown@nick.com

dan@tellemgrodypr.com

Sara Williams

AEG Live Rocky Mountains

720.931.8700

swilliams@aeglive.com

Bill Maher to play Pikes Peak Center July 28

jzd — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:26:24 -0700

Comedian Bill Maher to play Pikes Peak Center July 28

Tickets on sale April 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 29, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome comedian Bill Maher to its stage Saturday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

For the last seventeen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last eight years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him twenty-six Emmy nominations. In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous,” directed by Larry Charles (“Borat”). The documentary has gone on to become the 7th Highest Grossing Documentary.

In addition to his television program – which has featured such regular visitors as John Edwards, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Arianna Huffington, Alec Baldwin and Michael Moore – Maher has written four bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden” and most recently, “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer.”

Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979, and still performs at least fifty dates a year in Las Vegas and in sold out theaters all across the country. Three of his nine stand-up specials for HBO – 2007’s “The Decider,” 2005’s “I’m Swiss,” as well as his most recent, the hilarious, “Bill Maher … But I’m Not Wrong,” – have been nominated for Emmy awards.

Bill Maher

July 28, 8:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Batman Live Oct. 23 & 24

jzd — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:58:08 -0700

BATMAN LIVE

WORLDWIDE ARENA TOUR COMING TO COLORADO SPRINGS

For 3 performances only, October 23rd-24th at the World Arena

Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 23rd through www.worldarena.com or by calling 719-520-SHOW

Visually-Stunning Production Features Batman and a Host of Iconic Characters and Settings

from the Famed World of DC Comics Live on Stage for the Very First Time

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 15, 2012) – Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), DC Entertainment (DCE) and Nick Grace of Water Lane Productions Ltd (WLP) have announced that BATMAN LIVE – the unique action-packed live arena show – will come to Colorado Springs at the World Arena on October 23rd & 24th for 3 of performances only. This North American tour follows a popular and acclaimed arena tour throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. Two and a half years in the making, BATMAN LIVE is a visually stunning, state-of-the-art production, which brings Batman, a host of iconic characters and the settings from the famed world of DC comics, live and on stage for the very first time in North America.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 23rd through www.worldarena.com by calling 719-520-SHOW and at the World Arena box office, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

“Batman is more than a comic book character; he’s a cultural phenomenon. We are excited to bring him and his world to the stage, live, for the very first time with this incredible arena show,” said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “In fewer than four years, the show has gone from concept on paper to successfully touring through Europe and Latin America. It is now our very special privilege to be bringing this show to the United States and North America – the home to Batman and Robin.”

BATMAN LIVE, produced by Nick Grace of Water Lane Productions, features impressive stunts, pyrotechnics, illusions and video screen sequences. “BATMAN LIVE is a totally unique experience – a completely new way to experience the world of Batman, with an arena sized production and audience - and has become a must-see for fans everywhere,” said Grace. “This is not a musical but a live show with a thrilling Batman story, filled with action that we found has appeal for adults, teenagers, kids and families. We are proud to have this opportunity to bring to life the story of one of the most popular DC Super Heroes in the world today.”

With a 42-member cast, BATMAN LIVE has a brand new, original storyline, and features Batman, his trusty counterpart Robin, tireless butler Alfred and a host of other favorite Batman characters. Additional favorites include villains such as The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and The Penguin. The action takes place in several settings from the famed stories, including Gotham City, Wayne Manor, the Batcave and Arkham Asylum.

“What is compelling about Batman is that he's one of the rare super heroes who actually doesn't have super powers – he's human just like you or me,” said Jim Lee, Co-Publisher, DC Entertainment. “But through sheer determination, he has honed his mind and body to a level that makes him second to none and that's an aspiration we can all relate to and be inspired by. To that end, this spectacular live show delivers an amazingly authentic experience which actually underscores how real Batman could be while entertaining both parents and kids alike.”

“There’s no place on earth that doesn’t know who Batman is – he’s not just one of the most iconic super heroes ever created – he is one of the most iconic characters in history – and has had more stories told about him than just about any other character, period,” said Geoff Johns, Chief Creative Officer, DC Entertainment. “What’s cool to me about BATMAN LIVE is that when you first come into the arena you see the three-dimensional cityscape and you hear the sounds of the city – and you ‘re really entering Gotham in a way you can’t experience anywhere else. You are an active participant in the story and a real part of Batman’s world.”

As audiences enter the arena, they are greeted by a 3-D Gotham City landscape complete with buildings, soundscape, and video animation, setting the scene for the story to come. The magnitude of the production becomes apparent from the first moment the full symphonic score is heard and the 105-foot bat-shaped LED video wall comes to life to enhance the action on a custom-built stage. Another exciting element is the eye-catching all-new Batmobile, designed especially for the show by legendary racing car designer Professor Gordon Murray, known for designing racing cars for some of the most successful teams in the world for Formula One racing as well as the famous McLaren F1 road car.

Adapted from the DC Comics characters and stories, BATMAN LIVE focuses on Robin’s quest for justice, which leads him to follow in the footsteps of his hero – the mysterious vigilante known as Batman - much to the dismay of his protective guardian, billionaire Bruce Wayne, whom the audience knows is secretly Batman. BATMAN LIVE is, at its heart, a poignant coming-of-age story. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson must learn to overcome their own fears and forge their own family – with the help of Police Commissioner James Gordon and Bruce’s trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth – if they’re going to survive the combined forces of Batman’s larger-than-life rogues’ gallery, some of the most famous and beloved villains of the 20th century.

Experienced and an expert in both theatre and comedy, Allan Heinberg is the writer of BATMAN LIVE, who found the emotional heart of the show that tells the story and celebrates Batman and Robin - - The Dynamic Duo. Writer Allan Heinberg said, “The creative team met every expectation of how to tell this story, and surpassed it. We brought Gotham City to life in a way that I have never experienced before in any movie, or any television show, or any comic book. It is very faithful to the comic books – and it is all heightened – you are there in person – and you are sharing this experience with an enormous arena audience. It’s live and it’s happening all around you. And it’s something that people have never seen and will never forget!”

The action of the show becomes a non-stop thrill ride across Gotham City that transforms Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson into the legendary crime-fighters, Batman and Robin. The adventure transports the audience from the Big Top of Haly's Circus to the depths of Arkham Asylum, and from the glittering peaks of the Penguin’s Iceberg Lounge to the subterranean wonders that await inside the Batcave. Acrobats suspended in the air, The Joker’s henchmen in choreographed fight sequences, and stunning scenic elements are all part of the BATMAN LIVE experience.

BATMAN LIVE Creative Director Anthony Van Laast said, “It has been a thrilling journey for myself, the creative team and the company to develop the production from the early creative seeds, to the first day of rehearsals and now to a fully touring production. It is everything I hoped the show would be – exhilarating, impressive, exciting, dynamic and yet accessible – and I truly hope that the arena-going public have as much fun watching it as we have had making it.”

The acclaimed arena tour began on July 19, 2011 in Manchester, England, and toured throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and Latin America – and the critics have been ecstatic. The Times of London said, “It’s a wildly ambitious show that more than fills an arena space.” The Guardian said BATMAN LIVE has “plenty to thrill and chill the audience - a two-hour extravaganza carefully crafted to delight small boys and raise frequent smiles and cheers from the grown-ups. The bat-fans roar their approval!” The Daily Telegraph said, “Kerr-pow! Batman’s a hi-tech hit. A live action drama, stuffed with dazzling special effects, retina-popping visuals and improbable feats of high-wire derring-do, all choreographed within a Catwoman’s whisper of perfection. And my two boys, aged 8 and 10, adored this show as much as I did.” And the Manchester Evening News said the show is “Mesmerizing. Entertainment doesn’t come any better than this.”

BATMAN LIVE is based on an original story created exclusively for the show. Creative Director is Anthony Van Laast and Co-Director James Powell. Production design by Es Devlin, music composed by James Seymour Brett, sound design by Simon Baker, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, video production by Sam Pattinson, costume design by Jack Galloway. Circus sequences created, produced and managed in association with Circus Space with Bryan Donaldson and Juliette Hardy-Donaldson as circus consultants.

For more information, go to www.batmanlive.com

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About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Venue and Address: Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Dates: October 23-24, 2012

Price and Performance Schedule: October 23, 7:30PM, October 24, 3:30 and 7:30 PM. Tickets are $29.50 - $75.50 (surcharges apply)

Tickets   On Line: www.worldarena.com

               Phone: 520-SHOW

               Box Office (in person): World Arena

               Groups (of ten or more): Call 719-477-2116 to purchase. Discounted group tickets available.

Online information: www.batmanlive.com Venue information: www.worldarena.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tim Choy

Batman Live

323-954-7510

t.choy@dcpublicity.com

Janice Aguilar-Herrero

Warner Bros. Consumer Products

818-954-3821

janice.aguilar-herrero@warnerbros.com

MEDIA: FOR DOWNLOADABLE PRESS MATERIALS INCLUDING B-ROLL, PHOTOS, AND PRESS INFORMATION

www.BatmanLivePress.com

When prompted, the username is batmanlive and the password is joker2012.

Daniel Tosh April 25

jzd — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:51:43 -0700

DANIEL TOSH

PIKES PEAK CENTER

Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets on sale Friday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 29, 2012) - Live Nation welcomes Daniel Tosh to Colorado Springs, Colo. at the Pikes Peak Center Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve will travel nationwide starting on Thursday, April 5 in Austin Texas. During the show's hiatus break, the tour will be hitting at least 17 cities with additional shows to be announced. Tickets for the Colorado Springs show go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. A high-resolution image is attached to this email.

Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve marks the second stand-up tour that COMEDY CENTRAL has produced with the comedian. In 2010, Tosh Tour Twenty Ten was a resounding success with over 75 performances in theatre-size venues, 250,000 tickets sold and $10 million in box-office revenue.

The fourth season of “Tosh.0” currently airs on Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and consists of 30 episodes to air in three installments throughout 2012 (January-March; May-July; September-November). The series premiered on June 4, 2009 and features the razor-sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series. Each episode includes Tosh giving subjects of notorious viral videos a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they have become synonymous with their very own "Web Redemption."

A break-out ratings success for COMEDY CENTRAL, "Tosh.0" posted a 3.0 adults 18-49 rating and averaged 4.3 million total viewers across its third season (up +63% vs. season two). Among adults 18-34 “Tosh” was the #1 comedy series in cable for 2011 and the #1 entertainment (non-sports) program on Tuesday nights in all of television among men 18-24. The purest of multiplatform hits, the "Tosh.0" blog grew to a weekly average of nearly 2 million unique visitors by season's end.

COMEDY CENTRAL Live Entertainment® was established in 2002 to spread the #1 brand in comedy via comedy festivals, live tours and events. To date, the network's success in the live performance business has resulted in over 46 tours and festivals, more than two million tickets sold and $80+ million dollars in box office sales. Previous tours have featured some of the hottest comedians on the scene such as Dave Attell, Mike Birbiglia, Lewis Black, Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle, Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Iglesias, Stephen Lynch, Demetri Martin, Carlos Mencia, Brian Regan, and Wanda Sykes.

About Live Nation Entertainment:

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show. In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors

Tickets are $55.00 (surcharges apply) and go on sale Friday, March 2nd at 10 am online at at LiveNation.com, pikespeakcenter.com, Pikes Peak Center box office, or charge by phone (719)520-SHOW. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. A limit of four tickets will be allowed per transaction. Dates and times subject to change without notice.

Info re: Mufaros Beautiful Daughters 2/3/12

jzd — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:55:52 -0700

ALERT FOR FRIDAY, 2/3/12 RE: MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS PERFORMANCE:

Students from closed schools can still attend morning school performances with a parent, guardian or caregiver!

“Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” - Dallas Children’s Theater at the Pikes Peak Center TODAY! Arrive 30 minutes BEFORE the 10:00 am or the 11:45 performance.

There are still tickets for families to attend our "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" tonight. ($8, 12 and 15). If your child's school is closed today, consider coming tonight because it is great family experience. Hands-on activities from 6 - 7. Performance from 7 - 8 followed by free fresh-baked cookies and milk and meeting the cast for autographs.

Update as of 8:37AM: If you have tickets to this evening’s performance and would like to attend either of the school performances during the day, this will be allowed – be sure to bring your tickets for entrance. Questions? Please call 244-6876.

Experience Hendrix Tribute Tour March 30

jzd — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:02:10 -0700

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TRIBUTE TOUR

Billy Cox, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa, Brad Whitford, Chris Layton, The Slide Brothers, Mato Nanji

Friday, March 30, 8:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

AEG Live is excited to announce EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TRIBUTE TOUR featuring BILLY COX, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, TAJ MAHAL, ROBERT RANDOLPH, ERIC JOHNSON, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, BRAD WHITFORD, CHRIS LAYTON, THE SLIDE BROTHERS, MATO NANJI live at Pikes Peak Center on Friday, March 30, 2012. Doors at 7:00 p.m., show at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

The 2012 edition of the critically acclaimed Experience Hendrix concert tour, will launch with a three week run of dates starting March 6th featuring an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix. Presented by Fender Musical Instruments, this year's tour will include performances by Billy Cox, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dweezil Zappa, Taj Mahal, Eric Johnson, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Slide Brothers, Chris Layton of Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble and Mato of Indigenous, as well as other special guests to be announced. The announcement coincides with the issue of Rolling Stone wherein Jimi Hendrix was, predictably, designated "The Greatest Guitarist of All Time." In terms of format, the tour offers multiple opportunities for performers and audiences to witness unique collaborations among the participating artists such as Dweezil Zappa with Billy Cox and others and will highlight these artists and the others performing their favorite Hendrix signature songs including “Little Wing,” “Fire,” “Purple Haze,” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)."

As has been the case with previous Experience Hendrix outings, special guests are expected to sit in at many of the dates, making the concerts all that much more memorable for both new and veteran Hendrix fans. Past special guests have included Paul Rodgers, Joe Satriani, Hubert Sumlin, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana and others. The tour’s presence has been made known on national TV with Robert Randolph performing classic Hendrix on the Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and Jonny Lang on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show and Kenny Wayne Shepherd playing Jimi Hendrix's actual Woodstock guitar on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Shepherd, a veteran of several Experience Hendrix tours remarked, “Jimi Hendrix’s music has really inspired me to push the limits of my own music. He didn’t observe any boundaries musically. He was an amazing player and a tremendous showman so I incorporated some of his showmanship in what I do.” As far as having been part of the Experience Hendrix touring phenomenon, Shepherd noted, “It touches you on the inside and gets you fired up.” Dweezil Zappa, whose new album Live - In The Moment has just been released, is making his Experience Hendrix tour debut on this run of dates. He commented "I've always been a great admirer of Jimi Hendrix. My dad told me some great stories about playing with him. Jimi's ability to express himself so completely with an electric guitar is very inspiring to me. I'm honored to be invited to participate in this tour and I'm really looking forward to playing with everyone!" Zappa's Dweezilla Music Boot Camp is now accepting students for its upcoming 4th of July session. The guitar style of Jimi Hendrix has been highlighted in previous Dweezilla conclaves and is expected to be a hot topic in the curriculum in 2012. Anchoring the tour is Billy Cox, the legendary bassist whose relationship with Jimi Hendrix and his music dates back to the early 1960s when the two met while serving in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. The two bonded over their love of music and would later work together backing R&B acts on the “chitlin’ circuit.” They reunited when Cox was recruited to be part of the Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsys as well as the ultimate iteration of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, performing at such landmark festivals as Woodstock and the Isle of Wight.

Cox, who has been part of all previous Experience Hendrix tours, notes, "It's always a great thrill and honor for me to play Jimi's music for audiences now just as it was in the 1960s. The Experience Hendrix tours have shown how timeless this music really is and is just wonderful that we’ve continued to get an infusion of new, very enthusiastic artists to participate and are able to offer the most wide-ranging Jimi Hendrix-related repertoire possible." Janie Hendrix, President/CEO of Experience Hendrix L.L.C., noted, "Everyday, we see how Jimi's musical legacy continues to transcend generational and cultural boundaries. It’s always been our continuing mission to do all we can to celebrate what he’s given us and to keep his music in the forefront and the Experience Hendrix tour does that most directly. As a child Jimi promised to take care of me and I promised to take care of him. He wanted people to experience the 'Electric Church' and wake 'the sleeping people.' The Experience Hendrix Tour does just that with brilliant musicians who love Jimi and will electrify the stage with his music and sound," Notes Experience Hendrix Tour producer John McDermott, “The line-up for this tour reflects the breadth of Jimi’s ongoing influence that reaches down through the generations. The guests that have been attracted to participate are enthusiastic about the proposition of performing with their counterparts. That mindset underscores the fact that the Experience Hendrix tour is all about musical camaraderie and the recognition that Jimi Hendrix, undeniably, casts the longest shadow in the realm of great music and great musicians.” The Experience Hendrix Tour is presented by Experience Hendrix, LLC, the Hendrix family-owned company founded by James A. “Al” Hendrix, Jimi’s father, entrusted with preserving and protecting the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Two years ago, Sony Legacy and Experience Hendrix entered into a worldwide catalog licensing venture to make all of Jimi’s extraordinary music, including classic albums, never-before-heard archive recordings, and filmed concerts available through all forms of media.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 27th at 10AM

PURCHASE TICKETS AT ALL FRONT-RANGE KING SOOPERS, THE WORLD ARENA OR PIKES PEAK CENTER BOX OFFICES, OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 719-520-SHOW, 1-866-464-2626 OR ONLINE AT WWW.TICKETSWEST.COM OR WWW.PIKESPEAKCENTER.COM.

Reserved tickets are $49.50 - $69.50 (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Chris Isaak to play the Pikes Peak Center March 12

jzd — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 22:34:20 -0700

Chris Isaak to play the Pikes Peak Center March 12;

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (December 6, 2012) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome American rock musician Chris Isaak to its stage Monday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors for this show open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images are available upon request.

In the course of Isaak's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band, Silvertone, have entertained tens of thousands of people for more than two decades. Even his hair has its own fan club.

Though perhaps most known for his songs, “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” “Somebody’s Crying,” and “Blue Hotel," Isaak has released 12 hit singles and received two Grammy Award nominations. Isaak's latest album, Beyond the Sun, features tributes to Sun Studio artists Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley and more. For more information about Chris Isaak, please visit http://www.chrisisaak.com/.

Chris Isaak

March 12, 7:30 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets are $63.00 and $53.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Rhythm of the Dance March 24

jzd — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:51:30 -0700

The National Dance Company of Ireland presents "Rhythm of the Dance" March 24 at Pikes Peak Center; Tickets on sale Friday

Colorado Springs, Colo. (November 15, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome The National Dance Company of Ireland's production of "Rhythm of the Dance" Saturday, March 24 at 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.) Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center and World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images are available upon request.

Since its debut performance in 1999 on a stage in Norway, "Rhythm Of The Dance" has played to more than 4.5 million fans in 44 countries worldwide. "Rhythm of the Dance" has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment and is internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world. "Rhythm of the Dance" aspires to preserve the traditions of Irish step dancing while presenting it in the most modern format that has made it a leader in its field. "Rhythm of the Dance" features a live band, three tenors and 22 of the world's finest Irish dancers. For more information about this show, visit http://www.rhythmofthedance.com/index.htm.

Tickets for this show are $30.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center and World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Randy Travis

jzd — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:49:53 -0700

Randy Travis to play Pikes Peak Center February 17; tickets on sale Friday

Colorado Springs, Colo. (November 15, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome country superstar Randy Travis to its stage Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images are available upon request.

With lifetime sales in excess of 20 million, Randy Travis is one of the biggest country record sellers of all time. His honors include seven Grammy Awards, 10 Academy of Country Music statuettes, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice awards, seven Music City News awards, eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association and five Country Music Association honors. In addition, three of his performances earned CMA Song of the Year honors, “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever Amen” (1987) and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2003).

To date, he has 18 No. 1 singles, 29 top-10 smashes and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows to his credit. Ten of his albums are Gold Records. Eight are Platinum. Two have gone Double Platinum. One is Triple Platinum and another is Quintuple Platinum. In 2004, Randy was honored with his own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been a member of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. For more information, visit www.randytravis.com.

Tickets for this show are $32.50-$62.50 (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Cirque du Soleil Dralion on sale Friday

jzd — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:03:01 -0700

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PRESENT DRALION IN COLORADO SPRINGS

EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY FROM FEBRUARY 22 - 26 AT WORLD ARENA

Exclusive Discounted Tickets Available Online Now for Cirque Club Members

Tickets for General Public On Sale from November 4

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 31, 2011) - Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that Dralion will be performing in Colorado Springs for eight performances only February 22 – 26, 2012 at Colorado Springs World Arena. Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or 866-464-2626 or online at www.worldarena.com.

Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more and these tickets are available now. Discounts are also available for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. For more information on these discounts or to purchase, please call Whitney Gonzalez at 719-477-2116.

Advance discounted tickets for Dralion are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through November 3. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com. Backstage Pass (the World Arena's e-newsletter) members will have access to a presale starting Thursday at 10 a.m. Sign up to receive this free newsletter now by visiting www.worldarena.com/backstagepass.

Fusing the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion (pronounced "Dra-lee-on") draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative color: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved.

Show Schedule (February 22 – 26, 2012):

Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 24 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 25 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 26 at 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.

Ticket Information (surcharges apply):

Adults: From $35 to $75

Children (12 & under): From $28 to $61

Military, Seniors & Students: From $31.50 to $63

Through Thursday only, special discounts on tickets in Category 1, 2 and 3 are available online to Cirque Club members. Join now at www.cirqueclub.com. A limited number of Premium and Front Row tickets are also available for all performances. For show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.

Cirque du Soleil

From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries.

Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com

Online Press Room

For more information, including downloadable images, please visit the Cirque du Soleil online press room at www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/press/default.aspx

Cirque du Soleil Dralion Feb. 22-26, World Arena

jzd — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:35:50 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 18, 2011) – Cirque du Soleil returns to Colorado Springs with its latest touring production, “Dralion,” for eight shows February 22-26, 2012 at the World Arena. Tickets for the eight performances will go on sale to the public Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.worldarena.com. High-resolution images and press kits are available by emailing jessica@worldarena.com.

Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show's name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. For more information about this show and to view the show trailer, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or www.worldarena.com/dralion.

"I would recommend Dralion highly to those who can appreciate the artistry and acrobatic talent displayed in the show." The Examiner

"Truly a wonderful experience." Reading Eagle

"Cirque's unpretentious "Dralion" offers one visual gravity-defying stunner after another." The Philadelphia Inquirer

Cirque du Soleil last played in Colorado Springs with its production “Alegria” in January 2011.

Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

Wednesday, February 22, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, February 24, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 25, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 26, 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

World Arena

Tickets for these shows will go on sale to the public Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.worldarena.com. Tickets for this show range from $31-$148 (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcomed to this show.

Discounts are available for groups of 12 or more! Group discounted tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 719-477-2116.

Get your tickets before the general public! Presale opportunities are available to World Arena/Pikes Peak Center Backstage Pass members. Sign up now for free at www.worldarena.com/backstagepass!

Additional show of Menopause The Musical added

jzd — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:22:46 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 14, 2011) - Due to popular demand, the Pikes Peak Center is proud to add an additional performance of Menopause The Musical Wednesday, November 9 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for this additional performance (as well as those at 7:30 p.m. November 8 and 9) are available for purchase at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Call Whitney Gonzalez at 719-477-2116 to purchase or for more information.

Since March 2001, the hilarious show Menopause The Musical® has entertained and inspired women from coast-to-coast and internationally. Menopause The Musical® is the work of writer Jeanie Linders. This uplifting 90-minute production includes parodies from the ’60s and ’70s and ’80s. It culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change.

Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer The Silent Passage! It is a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal! "Most women know intuitively that every other woman is experiencing hot flashes or night sweats," says Linders. "There is always a close friend or two who can sympathize or identify with her, but when they are sitting in a theatre with hundreds of other women, all laughing and shouting 'That’s me! That’s me on stage! They know what they are experiencing is normal. They aren’t alone or crazy. It becomes a sisterhood."

Since the 2001 opening in Orlando, Florida, millions of women of all ages and stages find their spirits lifted by the show’s light-hearted look at menopause. Menopause The Musical® has entertained audiences in more than 450 US cities, in a total of 15 countries and nearly 300 international cities. Internationally, the show has visited Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, and South Korea.

Tickets for all performances are available for purchase at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW and online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Call Whitney Gonzalez at 719-477-2116 to purchase or for more information.

Showcase at Studio Bee Oct. 20

jzd — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:02:31 -0700

FREE concert: Showcase at Studio Bee features Burn the Maps, Radio London and Falcon in October 20 concert

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 13, 2011) - The Showcase at Studio Bee returns Thursday, October 20 with Burn the Maps, Radio London and Falcon. This concert will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Studio Bee and is free and open to the public.



The Showcase at Studio Bee was created to highlight the best of local artists performing original music. This monthly concert series is presented free of charge to the public in collaboration with KRCC, COPPeR, the Independent, the Gazette, KCME , Downtown Partnership, Pikes Peak Library District and the Pikes Peak Center . Artists included in the Showcase are selected by a committee from homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music. This season's Showcase will also feature happy hour specials from the good folks at Bristol Brewing Company . The upcoming season’s lineup is listed below. More information about the Showcase at Studio Bee series can be found at www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee .

About Burn the Maps: The band, Burn the Maps, consists of Kate Aronson (guitar, vocals, banjo, mandolin), Mike Kimlicko (fretless bass, vocals, guitar), John Litchenberg (drums), and Paul Lilley (guitar, vocals, bass, ukulele).

Burn the Maps is a mostly acoustic band based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They write and perform original songs that create a unique blend of acoustic and electric sounds with intricate three-part harmonies, anchored by tasteful drumming. Their latest release, Terra In-cognita, provides twelve unique tracks that invoke their multi-layered indie-folk-pop roots.

While the group was founded in the summer of 2009, the members of Burn the Maps have many years of experience performing all sorts of music including pop, rock, folk, Americana, bluegrass, jazz, blues, classical, and even opera.

Burn the Maps are inspired by artists such as The Swell Season, Death Cab for Cutie, Ingrid Michaelson, The Frames, Coldplay, U2, Bon Iver, Wilco, R.E.M., The Old 97s, Radiohead, Nickel Creek, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, and many more.

About Radio London: The Radio London Band has been rockin' Colorado since 1994. The band has opened for Jefferson Starship, E.L.O., The Marshall Tucker Band, Canned Heat, Head East and more. Radio London just released their 2nd CD, with the help and participation of all the new and original players. Titled “Let There Be Life”. Founding member, leader of the band, serious songwriter and drummer extraordinaire: Joey McGarry is at the helm. Singer/songwriter; Fairlight 7 Jruhmz (pronounced drumz) is our new lead vocalist and amazing Front Woman. She puts her whole heart and soul into the show. Danny Read is still rockin’ that base with the beat that keeps us solid. Scott Harrison, our outstanding lead guitarist, puts his dynamics to work and is a wonder to watch. His original licks and tuning round out the on stage performance of The Radio London Band. Justin Fischer is our sound engineer and computer wizard. Without his help, the CD wouldn’t be.

About Falcon: Falcon is a Contemporary Folk Band that mixes elements of Blues, Jazz, Country, and Gospel to flavor original music compositions. Falcon’s lead singer/guitarist, John Austin Jr., performs regularly with the Band’s bassist, Billy Grimes, as the Evangelical Music Director for the United States Air Force Academy base chapel, in Colorado Springs. John is also a first year law student at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Master of Science in Legal Administration program. Falcon’s keyboard player, Barry Laluna, bassists Billy Grimes, and drummer Larry Rice perform regularly in the Colorado Springs, and Denver area. Falcon, although recently formed, has over 60 years of professional music performance among its members. It is Falcon’s hope that performing for the Studio B showcase will highlight the band’s musical versatility, and the technical virtuosity of its members.

All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6:45 p.m. and will take place in Studio Bee in Pikes Peak Center; 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. Please enter through the doors on the east side of the building marked "Studio Bee." All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are free and open to the public.

High-resolution images of artists will be available soon and interviews are available upon request. Please contact Jessica Delos Reyes at 719-477-2103 or jessica@worldarena.com for more information.

2011-12 Showcase at Studio Bee Series



Thursday, October 20, 2011

6:45PM – 7:15PM    1. Burn The Maps

7:30PM – 8:00PM    2. Radio London

8:15PM – 8:45PM    3. Falcon

NO NOVEMBER DATE

Thursday, January 26, 2012

6:45PM – 7:15PM    1. Tron The Band

7:30PM – 8:00PM    2. Madison Hunziker

8:15PM – 8:45PM    3. The Craig Walter Band



Thursday, February 23, 2012

6:45PM – 7:15PM    1. The Broken Spoke

7:30PM – 8:00PM    2. BJ Estares and Route 61

8:15PM – 8:45PM    3. 2 Hour Delay



Thursday, March 22, 2012

6:45PM – 7:15PM    1. Tom Taylor and The Needlewood Orchestra

7:30PM – 8:00PM    2. Ryan Braithwaite

8:15PM – 8:45PM    3. Andy Clifton & Company

NO APRIL DATE

Thursday, May 24, 2012

6:45PM – 7:15PM    1. We Are Not A Glum Lot

7:30PM – 8:00PM    2. The Inman Brothers Band

8:15PM – 8:45PM    3. Kopesetik Soul

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Oct. 3

jzd — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:08:33 -0700

2 Friends Tour with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith plays Pikes Peak Center October 3;

Tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 11, 2011) - Two of Christian music’s most recognized and beloved artists, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, reunite for the first time in more than two decades for the landmark 2 Friends Tour coming to the Pikes Peak Center for a performance on October 3, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Photos of both artists are available upon request.

Combined, the two have won nine Grammy® Awards and sold more than 47 million albums. They first toured together in 1982 when Grant’s Age to Age album was exploding up the Christian music charts, thanks to hits such as“El Shaddai” and “Sing Your Praise To The Lord.” Smith performed as Grant’s keyboard player and opening act, supporting his debut release, Project, which generated instant classics like “Great Is The Lord” and “Friends.”

They continued touring on and off the rest of that decade, and have collaborated musically over the years.

“I’ve always said I wouldn't be where I am without Amy Grant,” Smith says. “When Amy hired me to play keyboards for her, I never could have anticipated where it would take me. This many years later, to get to tour together again is just awesome. When I think about set lists and what we might do together, the question isn’t, ‘Where do we start?’ The question is, ‘Where do we stop?’ This will be a fun night with a lot of great memories.”

“That first decade we toured together was really pretty amazing,” Grant adds. “There’s a nostalgia element that comes with having worked with someone solidly for so long and I’m ecstatic about hitting the road with Michael again. We will share the stage and participate in each other’s sets. But no kidding, I will have just as much fun sitting on the side of the stage and watching him. It will be like old times.”

Both artists will perform music from their vast catalog of fan favorites along with selections from their current chart-topping albums: Grant’s Somewhere Down The Road (March 2010), and Smith’s new project, Wonder (Sept. 2010).

Tickets for the 2 Friends Tour presented by KBIQ are priced at $45 - $75 (surcharges may apply) and may be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

About Amy Grant:

Amy Grant’s career spans over 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. Grant has sold more than 30 million albums and won six GRAMMY® Awards in multiple categories, beginning with the platinum selling Age to Age in 1982. She also has six #1 hits, including “Baby, Baby,” and “Every Heartbeat” and is one of only two Christian artists to be awarded a star on the legendary Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

Grant released her first live recording in 25 years with Time Again...Amy Grant Live in September 2006, and then announced her first ever label shift to EMI Music Group where her entire music catalog was re-mastered. In March of 2010, Grant released Somewhere Down The Road, a collection of songs about the journey of life and faith. The album debuted at #2 on the iTunes Christian music chart and the first single, “Better Than A Hallelujah,” was a Top 10 Christian radio hit and #1 on the iTunes Christian singles chart. For more information, go to www.amygrant.com.

About Michael W. Smith:

Throughout his 28-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His prior 21 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards (in addition to 1 nomination in the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards) and 33 No. 1 radio hits.

In addition, he holds 16 Gold, 7 Platinum and 2 Double-Platinum albums for career sales approaching 17 million. Wonder, Smith’s 22nd career album, released Sept. 28, 2010. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2009, Smith has also scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by media outlets including “Hannity,” NBC’s “Today Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Larry King Live,” “FOX & Friends” and more.

Constantly giving back to the community, one of Smith’s current projects is Rocketown – a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. which serves as safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He and wife of 29 years, Debbie, are the proud parents of five children. For up-to-date information on Michael W. Smith, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.providentpress.com.

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Barney Live plays PPC August 2

jzd — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:23:23 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 22, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! to its Great Hall stage Tuesday, August 2 at 3:00 and 6:30 pm (Doors open one hour before each show). Tickets for this show go on sale Wednesday, June 29 at 10:00 am at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images and logos are available upon request.

Celebrate with Barney™ at his birthday party! This BRAND NEW, interactive, live stage concert, features more than 25 fun and upbeat tunes, including favorites such as “Mr. Knickerbocker,” “Dino Dance,” “Baby Bop Hop,” and “Rock ‘n Roll Star” You’ll be singing and dancing in the aisles with your favorite purple dinosaur and his friends Baby Bop™, BJ™ and Riff™. It’s a fun-filled show all about sharing, caring and friendship – brought to you by the power of your imagination. More information about this show can be found at http://barneylivetour.com/.

Tickets are $13-$60 (surcharges may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more by calling 719-477-2116.

Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!

Tuesday, August 2, 3:00 and 6:30 pm

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this show go on sale Wednesday, June 29 at 10:00 am at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Dark Star Orchestra Oct. 9

jzd — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:24:41 -0700

Dark Star Orchestra to perform Grateful Dead’s music live in concert by recreating historic shows October 9 at Pikes Peak Center

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 21, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome the critically-acclaimed Grateful Dead-devotees Dark Star Orchestra to its stage Sunday, October 9 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm). Tickets for this show go on sale Wednesday, June 29 at 10:00 am at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images and logos for this band are available upon request.

Continuing a long and strange trip since humble beginnings over a decade ago, Dark Star Orchestra’s determined commitment to ‘raising the Dead’ has drawn nationwide attention:

"Quite possibly the most talented and accomplished tribute band out there... they've definitely mastered their inspiration's vagabond nature." – RollingStone.com

"Recreates the Dead concert experience with uncanny verisimilitude... In fact, Dark Star Orchestra often sounds more like the Dead than the Dead sometimes did." – Chicago Tribune

“The hottest Grateful Dead tribute act. A cover band for people who don't like cover bands.” – Washington Post

Critics aren’t the only ones singing Dark Star Orchestra’s praises. Numerous original members of the Grateful Dead have played alongside DSO and have had this to say:

“A couple of times when I had my back to John onstage and he started to sing, I had this weird sense that it was Jerry.” – Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder/vocalist/guitarist, frequent DSO guest

“Playing with Dark Star Orchestra is something that feels just exactly like it felt when I was playing with the Grateful Dead.” – Donna Jean Godchaux, Grateful Dead vocalist, frequent DSO guest

"There are moments where I can close my eyes and go back 30 years and have it be every bit as rewarding and satisfying. Dark Star is an amazingly legitimate representation of the Dead." – Dan Healy, Grateful Dead sound engineer 1966 -1994, toured with DSO as their sound engineer from Sept – Dec 2008

Offering a continually evolving artistic outlet within the Grateful Dead’s musical canon, members of Dark Star Orchestra seek out the unique style of each performance era and offer their own interpretations and improvisations at each show. Using entire set lists from the Grateful Dead’s decades of touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates song for song performances straight from the set list of these historic shows.

Made up of Jeff Mattson (Jerry Garcia), Lisa Mackey (Donna Jean Godchaux), Dino English (Bill Kreutzmann), Rob Koritz (Mickey Hart), Kevin Rosen (Phil Lesh), Rob Eaton (Bob Weir) and Rob Barraco (multiple keyboardists), Dark Star Orchestra does not try to match Grateful Dead live songs note for note. Anything so formulaic would quickly dispel the free spirit embodied in the music.

While faithful improvisation is pinnacle, precision is of equal importance with DSO, which position the stage plot based on the year of Grateful Dead show to be performed, adapting phrasing, voice arrangements, and even arranges specific musical equipment for the various eras of Dead music performed. At the end of each performance, the band announces the date and venue where the original show just covered took place. Dark Star Orchestra dips into every incarnation of the Dead, so most fans can “see” shows that happened long before they were born.

Dark Star Orchestra isn’t a cover band. Its shows are not even meant as tributes. What Dark Star Orchestra tirelessly strives for and achieves is a continuation of the spirit of what has now become over forty years of the Grateful Dead’s timeless music.

For more sound clips, photos, interview request and any further information on Dark Star Orchestra, please visit www.darkstarorchestra.net. For publicity requests contact Dave Weissman at dave@darkstarorchestra.net / 614-396-7000.

Rock Alleginace Tour plays World Arena 9/21

jzd — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:29:04 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 14, 2011) - Take the pledge this summer and celebrate American rock & roll with the debut of an exciting new package tour: the ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR featuring co-headliners Buckcherry and Papa Roach with Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Red, Crossfade and Drive A. The Rock Allegiance tour rolls into the Colorado Springs World Arena Wednesday, September 21 and tickets go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10:00 am 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.

Papa Roach front man Jacoby Shaddix said, “I'm f**king super-stoked to be on this tour. It's our last tour before we go away for a while and make a new record so it's gonna be an all-out throw down. No place I'd rather be than on a bill of kick-ass rock and roll bands. It's an amazing way to wrap up our touring cycle on Time for Annihilation."

Set to kick off August 24 in Dallas, TX, the tour will unite these seven rock bands for an unforgettable American summer rock & roll party with the majority of tickets less than $30. The month-long ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR is presented by RIGHT ARM ENTERTAINMENT.

Buckcherry lead vocalist Josh Todd said, “Buckcherry is ready to join forces with our friends Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Red, Crossfade and Drive A for some fun in the sun that doesn't stress your wallet. Come out and rock with us-we'll make it a summer you'll never forget!”

Co-President of Right Arm Entertainment Del Williams who-along with Right Arm Entertainment’s Gary Spivack and Danny Wimmer-are presenting the ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR, said, “The Rock Allegiance Tour pledges an unforgettable evening of loud riffs & cheap tickets for Rock fans across America. With seven bands and discounted ticket prices on every tour stop, this will be THEE Rock & Roll party of the summer.” Right Arm Entertainment also co-produced Columbus, Ohio’s annual Rock On The Range; which this year celebrated its fifth anniversary, Carolina Rebellion in Charlotte, NC and Southern California’s annual EPICENTER festival.

“This is a real rock tour for real rock fans,” said Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin. “We're looking forward to ending the summer with our good friends. The Rock Allegiance Tour is where it's at. See ya there!”

Rock Allegiance Tour

September 21, World Arena

Featuring co-headliners Buckcherry and Papa Roach

Puddle of Mudd

P.O.D.

Red

Crossfade

Drive A

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10:00 am 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.

Styx plays PPC May 19, on sale Wed.

jzd — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:38:24 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 18, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome progressive rockers Styx to its stage Thursday, May 19 at 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.) Tickets for this concert go on sale Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution images and logos are available upon request.

Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips (along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo), have performed more live since 1999 than all of the previous years of its career combined. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with numerous rock superstars, two more studio albums and no end in sight; STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.

Spawned from a suburban Chicago basement in the early ‘70s, Styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late '70s and early '80s, due to a fondness for big rockers and soaring power ballads.

Early on, Styx's music reflected such then-current prog rockers as Emerson, Lake & Palmer and the Moody Blues, as evidenced by such releases as 1972's self-titled debut, 1973's Styx II, 1974's The Serpent Is Rising, and 1975's Man of Miracles. While the albums (as well as non-stop touring) helped the group build a substantial following locally, Styx failed to break through to the mainstream, until a track originally from their second album, "Lady" started to get substantial airplay in late '74 on the Chicago radio station WLS-FM. The song was soon issued as a single nationwide, and quickly shot to number six on the singles chart, as Styx II was certified gold. Throughout the late '70s, most of Styx's releases earned at least platinum certification (1976's Crystal Ball, 1977's The Grand Illusion, 1978's Pieces of Eight, and 1979's Cornerstone), and spawned such hit singles and classic rock radio standards as "Come Sail Away," "Renegade," "Blue Collar Man" and "Fooling Yourself.”

Styx

Thursday, May 19, 8:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

All ages are welcomed to this show.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Ticket prices are $50.00-$75.00 (surcharges may apply).

Carley Starr and Michelle Patterson play Showcase

jzd — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:36:14 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (April 18 , 2011) - The Showcase at Studio Bee returns Thursday with our monthly concert series featuring the best of the local music scene. This month's concert features Carley Starr and Michelle Patterson April 21 at 6:00 p.m. in Studio Bee in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. This concert is free and open to the public - no tickets required.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. This concert is part of this monthly concert series presented free of charge to the public in collaboration with KRCC, COPPeR, the Independent, the Gazette, KCME , Downtown Partnership, Pikes Peak Library District and the Pikes Peak Center . Artists included in the Showcase are selected by a committee from homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music. The rest of this season’s lineup is listed below. More information about the Showcase at Studio Bee series can be found at www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee .

WHEN: All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6:00 p.m. 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 Carley Starr (6:00 p.m.): Carley's voice, like her music, is perfect for jazz: smooth, sensual and flirty. But it doesn't stop there; she's a natural when it comes to soulful blues, R&B and even popular music. As much as Carley loves to perform, songwriting is her real passion. She's written more than 100 songs in many genres; everything from jazz and blues to country and pop music.

About Michelle Patterson (6:45 p.m.): Michelle Patterson began writing songs as a pre-teen and has developed into a talent well beyond her years. She is a singer-songwriter with a folksy, ethereal edge. A married mother of four, she writes, tours, coaches new songwriters and juggles a household of budding musicians. She has lived in Florissant, Colo. for seven years and is an active participant in the Mountain Acoustic Music Association. She performs regularly locally and tours nationally twice a year. Michelle's heart- melting voice has earned loyal fans here and abroad who eagerly await her latest project "Swan Song," which is to be released this Spring.

All Showcase at Studio Bee performances start at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 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.

2011 Remaining Showcase at Studio Bee Artist Lineup

Thursday, April 21, 2011

6:00 PM: Carley Starr

6:45 PM: Michelle Patterson

Thursday, May 19, 2011

6:00 PM: Moli

6:45 PM: Rvzoo/Sugar Spun Elephant Band

Thursday, June 16, 2011

6:00 PM: MoonHoney

6:45 PM: CS Chorale-Chamber Singers

Interviews and high-resolution photos are available upon request. For more information, please contact Jessica Delos Reyes at 719-477-2103 or jessica@worldarena.com.

3 concerts coming to PPC on sale today

jzd — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:43:50 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 25, 2011) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome three diverse musical acts to its stages this spring: Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real (April 22), Jimmie Van Zant (April 29) and The Temptations (May 6) for three separate concerts. Tickets for all of these concerts go on sale today at 10:00 am at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution photos of any of these artists are available upon request.

Up first is a return act to the area, Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real who will play Studio Bee in Pikes Peak Center April 22. Show is at 7:30 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm. The band played Studio Bee back in 2009, and Lukas returned to the Springs to open for his father, Willie Nelson, at the World Arena in April of 2010. Now this promising crossover blues/rock band from Southern California takes the stage as a headliner after opening for such notable musicians as BB King, Blues Traveler and Dave Matthews Band.

For more information or to hear music clips from Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real, visit www.promiseofthereal.com. Check out footage of the band’s appearance last month on The Late Show with David Letterman at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d3FgN3SayeI.

Tickets are just $10.00 before the concert and $13 the day of the show (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

The following week, Southern rocker Jimmie Van Zant takes the Pikes Peak Center stage April 29 for a 7:30 pm show. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Jimmie VanZant has taken his place with the rest of his family to carry on the music that was born out of the dreams of his cousin Ronnie VanZant.

As a child, he watched his cousins’ soar to success with Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special. Now as a man, he is leading his own charge to keep the VanZant name at the fore-front of music. That's what he knows and that's what he does. It may make for a harder climb supporting the family name, but Jimmie does it with honor and pride.

Tickets for this show are $28.00 (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Last but not least, the legends of Motown The Temptations take the Pikes Peak Center stage May 6 at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The history of the Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, the Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn't until 1964, however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced "The Way You Do the Things You Do" turned the guys into stars.

An avalanche of hits followed, many of which - "My Girl," for instance-attained immortality. "It's Growing," "Since I Lost My Baby," "Get Ready," "Too Proud to Beg," "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep," "I Wish It Would Rain"-the hits kept coming.

Tickets for this show are $35 (surcharges may apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics 3/17-20

jzd — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:00:26 -0700

Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics plays seven shows at World Arena March 17-20; tickets on sale February 15

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 4, 2011) - The Colorado Springs World Arena is proud to welcome Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics, produced by Feld Entertainment, back to its ice for seven shows March 17-20. Tickets for this production go on sale Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. Show logos are available upon request.

This live production features memorable Disney Princesses – Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White – along with special guest Tinker Bell, as moments of their stories spanning more than seven decades are woven together into one magical experience.

An international troupe of more than 40 award-winning figure skaters takes to the ice under the helm of world-renowned choreographers Tom Dickson, who has been named Choreographer of the Year four times by the Professional Skaters Association and the United States Professional Figure Skating Association, and his wife Catarina Lindgren, a former Olympian. The couple incorporates the international phenomenon of synchronized skating into the high-impact choreography of Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics. Dickson and Lindgren guide a team consisting of more than half the cast in performing fast-paced, highly detailed maneuvers in exact precision to create unique formations on the ice. Skaters add samba flair with Latin numbers, and daring pairs performances and elegant ice dancers bring an element of romance to favorites such as “Once Upon a Dream,” “So This Is Love” and “A Whole New World.”

More information can be found at www.disneyonice.com.

Disney On Ice presents Princess Classics show times at World Arena:

Thursday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 19, 11:00 a.m., 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for Princess Classics go on sale Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com.

Group discounted tickets are available now! Groups of 15 or more can purchase discounted tickets by calling 477-2116.

The Zen Theory and Lindsay & Jeremy Studio Bee

jzd — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:52:33 -0700

The Zen Theory and Lindsay Weidmann and Jeremy Facknitz play Showcase at Studio Bee Thursday

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 15 , 2011) - The Showcase at Studio Bee returns this Thursday with our monthly concert series featuring the best of the local music scene. This month's concert features The Zen Theory and Lindsay Weidmann and Jeremy Facknitz (now calling themselves "Lindsay and Jeremy") February 17 at 6:00 p.m. in Studio Bee in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. This concert is free and open to the public - no tickets required. Photos of these bands are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The February 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, KCME , Downtown Partnership, Pikes Peak Library District and the Pikes Peak Center. Artists included in the Showcase are selected by a committee from homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music. More information about the Showcase at Studio Bee series can be found at www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee.

WHEN: All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6:00 p.m. 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 THE ZEN THEORY (6:00 p.m.): The Zen Theory was originally formed around January 2010 by Drummer Craig Tomanini, Lead Singer and Lead guitarist Nash Gonzales, Keyboardist Paula Johnson, Jason Overton on Bass Guitar and Chris Heydlauff on Percussion. The name of the band was created when the bands first rehearsal occurred and the band realized they had tapped into something spiritual influenced by rock and blues greats such as The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, The String Cheese Incident and Wide Spread Panic. The band says their music makes you feel relaxed in a state of mental peace.

Soon after the bands journey out into the live performance realm playing regional shows for crowds numbered in the 100's, the band found themselves recording their first demo in Cottage Productions Studio to release in November of 2010 a 4 track EP to show the world they were serious about making music for a living.

In January of this year, the band recruited some new members and is set to release its first full-length CD in May.

ABOUT LINDSAY AND JEREMY (6:45 p.m.): For the past four years these two talented tunesmiths have been playing the local circuit as individual solo artists. Their paths crossed in 2008 when they were each nominated for the same "Best Solo Performer of The Pikes Peak Region" award - and lost. Since then they've each established themselves as "artists to watch out for" in southern Colorado. Lindsay had the pleasure of opening for Boz Scaggs at the Pikes Peak Center and Facknitz had the honor of opening up for Tim Reynolds (of Dave Matthews Band fame) at Stargazers Theater earlier this year.

In June of 2010 they decided to tour the northwest United States together and somewhere between Ashland, Ore. and Bellingham, Wash. the couple decided to join musical forces and create a new, albeit nameless, musical entity. For one, the influences are similar (John Denver, Joni Mitchell, Saturday Night Live). Also, when it comes to songwriting, they both intermingle the serious with the quirky - and together they deliver their music in a package of thought-provoking lyrics, wit and velvety vocal harmonies.

Having both played the Studio Bee as individual solo artists and having each received rave reviews, this show promises to be special.

All Showcase at Studio Bee performances start at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 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.

Lewis Black plays PPC March 31

jzd — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:02:37 -0700

Pikes Peak Center welcomes comedian Lewis Black March 31; tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 31, 2011) - Prolific funnyman, actor, author,stand-up comedian/ranter (and one-time Colorado Springs resident) Lewis Black will appear live onstage as part of his IN GOD WE RUST tour at the Pikes Peak Center March 31 at 8:00 p.m. High-resolution images are available upon request to jessica@worldarena.com.

Lewis Black came to national prominence in his appearances on THE DAILY SHOW in 1996. His appearances on THE DAILY SHOW led to four specials on Comedy Central. In 2001, he won the Best Male Stand-Up award at the American Comedy Awards. He has also produced six comedy CD albums, including the 2007 Grammy Award-winning The Carnegie Hall Performance.

Lewis Black has also written two best-selling books, Nothing Sacred, Me of Little Faith, and most recently, I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas; which was released in November 2010.

Lewis Black: In God We Rust

Thursday, March 31, 8:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Chute Nine and Thin Air Jazz play Showcase

jzd — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:48:05 -0700

Chute Nine and Thin Air Jazz play Showcase at Studio Bee Jan. 20; Showcase alum John-Alex Mason to open for BB King same night

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 10, 2011) - The Showcase at Studio Bee returns after a two-month hiatus with an eclectic combination of country and jazz from two bands in our free concert series featuring the best of the local music scene. This month's concert features Chute Nine and Thin Air Jazz in concert Jan. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Studio Bee in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. This concert is free and open to the public - no tickets required. Photos of these bands are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The Jan. 20 concert is part of this monthly concert series presented free of charge to the public in collaboration with KRCC, COPPeR, the Independent, the Gazette, KCME , Downtown Partnership, Pikes Peak Library District and the Pikes Peak Center. Artists included in the Showcase are selected by a committee from homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music. The rest of this season’s lineup is listed below. More information about the Showcase at Studio Bee series can be found at www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee

WHEN: All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6:00 p.m. 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 CHUTE NINE (6:00 p.m.): A lot of ground is covered in this fantastic "ranch-rockin' country" debut from Chute Nine who have been quickly building a following around the state courtesy of their high energy live shows (ask anyone who has seen them and be prepared to listen to an enthusiastic endorsement that might last for hours). "Their brand of tangled tumbleweed stampedes and haunting booze-fueled love is coated with intelligent machismo that steers clear of egotistical showmanship. I used to buy [records] when I was a kid, and THIS ... is exactly why I forked over my hard-earned allowance." - Randy Ray, Jambase .. .. "These truly complex country boys are proud of the saddle-shaking, straight-shootin' brand of country that they have mastered on this album." - Alex Saumel, Marquee Magazine .. .. "Chute Nine . . . brings a welcome sense of rebellion to the mainstream." - Texas Music Magazine .. .. "The difference between these guys and the usual bar fare is that CHUTE NINE puts on a show!....The fact is they just may save the industry." - Clear Channel New Music Network .. .. "Aerosmith riding the range" - Dave Boyer, KKRZ FM

ABOUT THIN AIR JAZZ (6:45 p.m.): Thin Air Jazz is a 12-piece big band that has its origins in the San Francisco based Collective West Jazz Orchestra which was loosely based on the Maynard Ferguson Big Band of the late 50’s, early 60’s as well as the Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band of the same time period.

The band is very strong in paying tribute to the great bands that came before it. During any given performance, compositions by Neal Hefti or Sammy Nestico are played to pay homage to The Count Basie Band. There are charts from the Ellington library as well as the Woody Herman library and of course charts from Maynard’s book and Mulligan’s book as well. Along with all this great music are original compositions and arrangements specifically written for this band.

2010 was a great year for Thin Air Jazz. Monthly concerts at the Ancient Mariner in Manitou Springs, a performance for the Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society at Bear Creek Park and a performance Sept. 11th in Woodland Park as part of the 6th Annual Woodland Music Series. The high point was finishing our first CD Thin Air Jazz Live at the Ancient Mariner.

All Showcase at Studio Bee performances start at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) 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.

Showcase alum John-Alex Mason to open for blues legend BB King at Pikes Peak Center

Later the same evening, attendees are invited to see 2010 Showcase alum and local bluesman John-Alex Mason open for blues legend BB King Jan. 20 at 7:30 PM in the Great Hall at the Pikes Peak Center. Tickets are on sale now for this show and can be purchased at the Pikes Peak Center box office, online at www.pikespeakcenter.com or by calling 520-SHOW.

Fellow Showcase alum Lindsay Weidmann (who is again part of the Showcase lineup with Jeremy Facknitz) was the opening act for Boz Scaggs in 2009.

Showcase at Studio Bee concerts rebroadcast, October concert with Redraw the Farm, Big Jim Adam & John Stilwagen and Spider Murphy now available online

The Showcase at Studio Bee ended 2010 with a great concert by Redraw the Farm, Big John Adam & John Stilwagen and Spider Murphy, and we’re proud to announce that due to the series’ partnership with Pikes Peak Library District, this concert has been rebroadcast on PPLD.TV and is now available online at their website.

The Library District aims to air all future concerts the following month of when they occur, during the week of the next Showcase at Studio Bee. We will notify you of dates/times of future broadcasts or you can visit the PPLD.TV page or www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee and we'll post upcoming rebroadcast dates/times as we receive them.

2010-2011 Showcase at Studio Bee Artist Lineup

Thursday, January 20, 2011

6:00 PM: Chute Nine

6:45 PM: Thin Air

Thursday, February 17, 2011

6:00 PM: Jamaican Eclipse

6:45 PM: Jeremy Facknitz/Lindsay Weidmann

Thursday, March 17, 2011

6:00 PM: Muriel Shickman

6:45 PM: Genuwines

Thursday, April 21, 2011

6:00 PM: Carla Starkie

6:45 PM: Michelle Patterson

Thursday, May 19, 2011

6:00 PM: Moli

6:45 PM: Kramies

7:30 PM: Rvzoo/Sugar Spun Elephant Band

Thursday, June 16, 2011

6:00 PM: MoonHoney

6:45 PM: CS Chorale-Chamber Singers

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

Disney Live! Mickeys Magic Show to play two shows

jzd — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:39:15 -0700

Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show to play two shows at Pikes Peak Center Feb. 6; tickets on sale today at 10:00 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 10, 2011) - In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional illusionists for this magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters; including Donald and Goofy, Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show visits the Pikes Peak Center February 6 for two performances at 12:30 and 3:00 PM. Tickets go on sale to the public today at 10:00 a.m. and are available at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

From the breathtaking levitation of Minnie and Jasmine to the transformation of Cinderella’s rags into riches in a split second, Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show gives families a whole new way to experience Disney Magic. Adults and children alike will delight in this stunning spectacle that will keep them in awe from opening to curtain call.

To learn more about Disney Live!, visit www.disneylive.com.

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About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

For more information about Disney Live!, members of the media should visit www.feldentertainment.com/mickeysmagicshow.

Rock and Worship Roadshow to play World Arena

jzd — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:35:49 -0700

3rd ANNUAL ROCK AND WORSHIP ROADSHOW

ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR CAST

LINEUP INCLUDES MERCYME, JARS OF CLAY, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, LECRAE, MATT MAHER AND THE AFTERS

Nashville, Tenn. (January 10, 2011) - Drawing more than 350,000 to concert venues across the country since its successful launch in 2009, the Rock and Worship Roadshow is ready to embark on it’s 3rd annual-run of the popular concert series that will visit the Colorado Springs World Arena Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 PM. Doors for this concert will open at 6:00 PM. Tickets for this event are $10 and are only available at the door.

Compassion International will serve as the executive producer and is proud to announce the star-studded cast which includes the recent American Music Award-winning band MercyMe, critically-acclaimed band Jars of Clay, Thousand Foot Krutch, Matt Maher and The Afters. In addition to this stellar lineup, GRAMMY ® Award-nominated hip-hop artist LeCrae will join the tour starting February 24.

The tradition continues, as admission prices will again be $10 at-the-door, making it an affordable event for the whole family. In addition to bringing a night of exciting performances, the tour is also dedicated to a much greater purpose: helping children through Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. For more information on Compassion International go to http://www.compassion.com.

For more information on the Roadshow, please visit www.rockandworshiproadshow.com.

BB King plays PPC Jan. 20, on sale Nov. 19

jzd — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:53:46 -0700

The Pikes Peak Center is pleased to welcome blues legend BB King to its stage Thursday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Riley "B.B." King has been dubbed one of the greatest blues singers and guitarists of all time. For more than half a century, the “King of the Blues” and his guitar Lucille have thrilled audiences, influenced generations of guitarists and helped give the blues its special place in the American musical tradition. Since he started recording in the 1940s, King has released more than 50 albums.

King continues to tour extensively; averaging more than 250 concerts per year around the world. Classics such as Payin’ the Cost to be the Boss, The Thrill is Gone, How Blue Can You Get, Everyday I Have the Blues and Why I Sing the Blues have become concert and fan staples. Over the years, the Grammy Award-winner has had two #1 R&B hits: Three O’Clock Blues and You Don’t Know Me and four #2 R&B hits: Please Love Me, You Upset Me Baby, Sweet Sixteen Part I and Don’t Answer The Door Part I. King’s most popular crossover hit, The Thrill Is Gone, went to #15 on the pop charts.

Opening King’s Colorado Springs show will be Colorado’s own bluesman John-Alex Mason, who has previously performed with King and has also performed in the Showcase at Studio Bee earlier this year; a local music series which features the best in homegrown, musical talent.

Tickets go on sale to the public November 19 at 10 a.m. at all TicketsWest outlets, front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office, the World Arena box office or charge by phone at 719 -520-SHOW (7469), 1-866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Youth Symphony concert Dec. 4

jzd — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:52:08 -0700

Dec. 4 Christmas Concert to mark end of 30th Anniversary Celebration for Youth Symphony

Who:The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association

What:An American Tribute featuring the six leading ensembles of the Youth Symphony including a special tribute to Lawrence Leighton Smith, the outgoing music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.

When:Sat. Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm

Location:Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts 190 South Cascade Avenue: Colorado Springs, ColoradoTickets are available at Pikes Peak Center Box Office (no service charges), all TicketsWest outlets; by calling 520-SHOW (7469) or 866- 464-2626 (toll free); or online at www.ticketswest.com.

It was a year that will be long remembered by The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association and its fans. The 30th Anniversary of the Association featured dancing 3s and 0s, numerous special, historical events, governmental proclamations, trips to Carnegie Hall, New Zealand and Australia, the Pikes Peak International Music Festival, and, of course, the high quality of music-making Colorado has grown to expect from its musicians and conductors. With the final concert of 2010, this remarkable year will come to its artistic conclusion on Sat. Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm in the Pikes Peak Center at 190 S. Cascade Ave. An American Tribute features the six leading ensembles of the Youth Symphony and includes a special tribute to Lawrence Leighton Smith, the outgoing music director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.

"I'm afraid someone might pinch me and I'd have to wake up from what seems like an incredible dream," said Gary Nicholson, Founder of the Youth Symphony and conductor of its premiere ensemble. "The scope of the our accomplishments was beyond anything we have seen to date. I am still reliving some of the most astounding moments- our anniversary weekend last March where we gave our community one last chance to honor the now-deceased Charles Ansbacher; realizing a stunning performance of the Symphonie Fantastique in Pikes Peak Center; and returning to the Sydney Opera House where we were received as a world-class ensemble. After these 30 years, I know now more than ever just how valuable this program is."

The Dec. 4 program will offer a fitting farewell to the excitement of 2010. The Amadeus Strings will set the scene with Stone Mountain Stomp and a Christmas Quatrain. The Vivace Strings offers The 3 Minute Nutcracker and then Encore Orchestra lets the Nutcracker sound a bit more and return to America with music by Leroy Anderson. The Bravo! Winds will offer some choice seasonal music and a Flourish by Vaughan Williams and the Pikes Peak Winds go All-American with music by John Williams, Richard Saucedo and Robert Smith. Then Lawrence Leighton Smith takes the podium to lead the Youth Symphony Orchestra in Wagner's inspirational Prelude to Die Meistersinger. The ensemble will round out the evening with O Holy Night and Anderson's beloved Sleigh Ride.

"I can hardly believe the year is almost over," said Debi Krause Reinsch, the Executive Director of the Youth Symphony Association. "It seems like only yesterday that we formally announced the Celebration at last year's Dec. concert. Truly Christmas past. So now it's time to put away our 'time capsule' of 30th Anniversary memories and look to the New Year."

Highlights for the remainder of the 2010-2011 include for Feb: two Winter Concerts at the City Auditorium; an Arnold Hall concert at the Air Force Academy with USAFA’s Blue Steel and Pasadena Youth Symphony; and for the first time, a double Spring Concert! On Sun. May 1 in the Pikes Peak Center there will be a 2 pm concert featuring the Youth Symphony and Vivace String Orchestra with special guests the Ballet Society of Colorado Springs and then at 5 pm the Pikes Peak Winds, Encore! Youth Orchestra and Bravo! Winds take their time in the hall.

"Our musical achievement has reached such a high a level of excellence throughout the Association that it's become impossible to do justice to our top five groups in one presentation," said Krause Reinsch. "We're going have to declare May 1 'Youth Symphony Day' in Southern Colorado!"

Youth Symphony will also offer Mid-year auditions for openings in our seven groups are scheduled for December 11 from 9-noon. Auditions are by appointment only.

Tickets for An American Christmas are on sale at all TicketsWest outlets including Pikes Peak Center Box Office (no fees), by calling 520-SHOW or (866) 464-2626 or online at www.ticketswest.com. Youth Symphony offices and rehearsal facilities are located at 1801 Howard Ave (Jefferson Elementary School). For more information or to schedule an audition appointment, contact the Youth Symphony offices at 719-633-3901 or office@csysa.com.

Military tickets available for $28* to Radio City

JZD — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 18:40:38 -0700

Colorado Springs, Colo. (November 8, 2010) - In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes would like to salute America’s heroes by offering all active duty and retired military $28* tickets to their shows November 23 and 24 at the Colorado Springs World Arena.

Starting today, military personnel can redeem this offer by calling (719) 477-2116 or presenting their military id at the World Arena box office. Discounted tickets can also be purchased at the following locations: Ft. Carson ITR Office, Bldg 2429 or the Peterson ITT Office, Bldg 640.

Tickets for the general public range from $47.50-67.50 (surcharges may apply) and are available through the venue box office, online at www.worldarena.com or by phone at 520-SHOW.

*Offer only available on select seats.

About the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes

For more than three-quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes have entertained millions of families with their eye-high kicks and unparalleled precision dance. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates wonderful memories for more than two million patrons each year and has been enjoyed by approximately 69 million people in 63 cities since its inception in 1933.

In 2008, the brand new Arena tour debuted to rave reviews with the launch of the biggest production in the show’s 77 year history and redefined family entertainment in an Arena setting. Due to overwhelming success, in 2009 the tour expanded to cities across North America making it the largest Christmas Spectacular tour ever.

This newest production was specifically designed for large-scale venues and replicates on a grand scale the exact production of The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey that the entire family can enjoy together. Children thrill as Santa takes the audience on a magical sleigh ride to the North Pole, while parents marvel at the unparalleled precision dance of the Radio City Rockettes. The Christmas Spectacular is truly unique in its universal appeal to people of all ages. From small children to grandparents, this dazzling holiday production is guaranteed to bring smiles to their faces and help create wonderful family memories to last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.radiocitychristmas.com.

Gordon Lightfoot plays PPC Nov. 15

jzd — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:23:53 -0700

Folk-rock legend Gordon Lightfoot to perform at Pikes Peak Center November 15; tickets on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 16, 2010) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome the legendary Gordon Lightfoot in concert Monday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this concert go on sale to the public Sept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

“The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down…” are lyrics from one of his most famous ballads, but they just as easily could be used to describe the phenomenal career of iconic singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot. Cover versions of his songs have been recorded by artists such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, until 1971 when his own version of If You Could Read My Mind became a Top Ten hit. In 1974, his classic single, Sundown, went to No.1 on the American charts, followed two years later by The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, inspired by a Newsweek magazine article; it reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard charts. Toby Keith is slated to release a cover of "Sundown" on his next album, which comes out Oct. 5.Lightfoot is also slated to perform on the Late Show with David Lettermen Oct. 4.

Photos are available upon request. Videos of a couple of his most popular songs are available here.

Gordon Lightfoot

Nov. 15, 8:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this concert go on sale to the public Sept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Brule plays PPC Dec. 18

jzd — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:22:58 -0700

Brulé to present "Red Nativity" December 18 at Pikes Peak Center; tickets on sale Saturday

Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 15, 2010) - The Pikes Peak Center is proud to once again welcome Native American "Group of the Year" Brulé in concert Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this concert go on sale to the public Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution photographs of this group are available upon request. Brulé's digital promotional pack with concert clips can be viewed at http://www.brulerecords.com/videoclips.html#.

About Brulé

Four-time Native American “Group of the Year” Brulé and the American Indian Rock Opera present a groundbreaking holiday concert entitled “Red Nativity”. Brulé is one of the top-selling Native American recording artists with over a million CDs sold worldwide, and has done appearances across the country, including a special now being featured nationally on PBS. This powerful holiday performance showcases a captivating blend of recognizable Christmas melodies accompanied by unmistakable Native American rhythms, sounds, and dance, as well as numerous other music selections from the entire Brulé and AIRO catalog. “Red Nativity” is a holiday show full of sight, sound and soul for the whole family!

Brulé

Dec. 18, 7:30 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for this concert go on sale to the public Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Wintervention plays PPC Nov. 5 & 6

jzd — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:21:22 -0700

Warren Miller's Wintervention plays the Pikes Peak Center for four shows Nov. 5 & 6;Tickets on sale today at Pikes Peak Center ticket outlets

Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 15, 2010) – The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome Warren Miller's Wintervention to the Pikes Peak Center for two evenings of four shows: Nov. 5, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 6, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets for all shows are now on sale at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. High-resolution photos and logos are available for download here. To view the Wintervention trailer, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_qNBysg8Rc.

Warren Miller’s Wintervention will sweep the nation as a limited, high-definition release, stopping in more than 240 U.S. cities. With screenings often running for one night only, Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.

About Wintervention

Do you have a skiing or snowboarding problem? Do you always have to take "just one more" run? Do you sneak around your partner to get your powder fix? Will you go to the ends of the earth in search of snow? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may be time for a Wintervention.

Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller Entertainment’s 61st film – Warren Miller’s Wintervention – features acute cases of classic snow-diction from across the globe. There are the skiers who sail from Argentina to Antarctica searching for some of the last untouched descents on Earth. There are the skiers and riders who venture deep into the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, chasing rumors they overheard in a language they don't speak and there are the skiers who tour far into the northern reaches of the Arctic Circle where they won't just climb peaks, they'll get their powder fix at the top of the planet. Featuring everything from terrain parks and lift-accessed fresh to the most exotic settings imaginable, Wintervention is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed.

Wintervention highlights the most trusted names in ripping – boards-certified riders like Chris Davenport, JJ Thomas, Lindsey Vonn and Hugo Harrison – and top young talent in the field – innovators like Andy Mahre, Jossi Wells and Zach Black.

Warren Miller's Wintervention

Nov. 5, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 6, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for all shows are now on sale at all front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center or World Arena box office, by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

About Warren Miller Entertainment

Warren Miller’s Wintervention is Warren Miller Entertainment’s 61st annual feature film, adding it to the legacy of Warren Miller Entertainment’s® pioneering influence in action sports cinematography. The national tour of Wintervention is co-sponsored by Corona, Nature Valley, Banff Lake Louise, Cuties, Canon and Ski Magazine. In addition to producing an annual feature length film, Warren Miller Entertainment has a thriving television development and production division and is a leading source for action sports stock footage.

Fall lineup announced

JZD — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:43:18 -0700

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.

Cirque du Soleil to play World Arena Jan. 12-16

JZD — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:56:11 -0700

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.

Rockettes Kick Across America for charity

JZD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:11:52 -0700

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.

Andy Tanner and The Changing Colors play Showcase

jzd — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:48:55 -0700

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

The Judds: The Last Encore plays WA Dec. 7

jzd — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:41:07 -0700

“THE JUDDS: THE LAST ENCORE” TOUR TO PLAY WORLD ARENA DEC. 7, TICKETS ON SALE SEPT. 10

Colorado Springs, Colo. – (July 7, 2010) Curtains up, Judd Fans. Today The Judds announced the Sept. 10 on sale for their highly anticipated final tour, The Judds: The Last Encore, which will visit Colorado Springs World Arena 7:30 PM, Dec. 7. Doors for this show will open at 6:30 PM. Unprecedented VIP Fan Experience packages that will give fans never-before access to the iconic country duo are also available. For more information, visit the tour site, www.thejuddstour2010.com.

The Judds: The Last Encore tour will feature new Judds music while also highlighting 25 years of fan-favorites including some of Wynonna’s most celebrated solo hits. The tour will also feature holiday seasonal favorites, by weaving several classic Christmas songs into The Judds' diverse set list.

Fans can find all of the latest info, including a complete listing of concert dates, sign up to receive e-mail alerts and the opportunity to connect with other JUDD-heads on the official tour website: www.thejuddstour2010.com. All VIP Ticketing Packages will be sold exclusively on the site.

Tickets for this show will be $48 - $75 (surcharges apply). Tickets will be available for purchase at all front-range King Soopers, the World Arena and Pikes Peak Center box offices, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com. This show is open to all ages.

About The Judds

Kentucky natives, The Judds, are one of the most successful country music duos of all time – amassing fourteen number-one hits and over 60 industry awards including multiple CMA, ACM and GRAMMY awards. After launching their career with RCA Records in 1984, The Judds sold 20 million albums in just 6 short years. By 1989, The Judds were one of the top-grossing and most popular touring acts in America. But at the height of their career, Naomi Judd announced she would have to retire from the music business due to health complications. To say goodbye to their fans, they launched the 116-city Judds Farewell Tour selling more concert tickets than anyone that year with the exception of The Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones. Nearly ten years after her health turned around, the pair reunited on Dec. 31, 1999 for a New Year’s gala performance, and a reunion tour in 2000. They came together again at last year’s 2009 CMA Music Festival and captivated the massive audience with their homespun, acoustic harmonies that felt as revelatory as they did when they first shot onto the country music scene 26 years ago. Encouraged by that performance and driven by the fans, the duo decided to tour one last time for 2010’s The Judds: The Last Encore.

For access to photos & press materials, please visit www.TheJuddsTour2010.com/press

Password: JUDDSANNOUNCE

Chris Isaak plays PPC Sept. 19, on sale July 9

jzd — Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:29:26 -0700

The Pikes Peak Center is excited to welcome American rock musician Chris Isaak to the Pikes Peak Center Sunday, September 19, 2010. Doors for this performance will open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting at 7:00 PM. Hi-res images available upon request.

Isaak has been described as the “rockabilly rebel,” “broken-hearted crooner” and an “acoustic storyteller.” Chris Isaak entered the music scene in 1985 with his debut album Silvertone, followed by Chris Isaak and Heart-Shaped World. He has released nine albums with the highly-anticipated release of his first original album in seven years, Mr. Lucky. He also recently released Chris Isaak Live at The Fillmore on June 15. Chris Isaak is most known for his songs, “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” “Somebody’s Crying,” and “Blue Hotel.” In his 26-year career, Isaak has released 12 hit singles and received two Grammy Award nominations.

For more information about Chris Isaak, please visit http://www.chrisisaak.com/.

Chris Isaak

September 19, 7:00 PM, 6:00 PM Doors

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, July 9 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $65.00 and $53.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this performance.

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Josh Turner plays Pikes Peak Center Aug. 6

JZD — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:04:10 -0700

Josh Turner plays Pikes Peak Center Aug. 6, tickets on sale Friday at 10:00 AM

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 21, 2010): The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner in concert August 6 at 8:00 PM. Doors for this concert open at 7:00PM with the concert starting at 8:00 PM.

Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his distinctive deep-voiced delivery of “Long Black Train,” Turner has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music. Blender magazine has even called Josh “a country Barry White. His burring voice can tease our sensuality in unlikely places.”

Turner has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week No. 1s (“Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me”). His debut album was certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. Six years after Turner’s Opry debut, he was inducted into the prestigious organization, becoming one of the youngest artists to receive such an honor.

Josh Turner debuted on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart at No. 2 and on the Billboard 200 at No. 5 with his fourth album, Haywire. His Feb. 9 release also marks the singer/songwriter’s third straight top-10 album.

Josh Turner

August 6, 8:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 25 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $25.50, $35.50 and $45.50 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Cheech and Chong: Get it Legal plays PPC Oct. 15

JZD — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:13:20 -0700

Cheech and Chong: Get it Legal plays Pikes Peak Center Oct. 15,

Tickets on sale to the public Friday at 4:20PM

Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 21, 2010): The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome legendary comedians Cheech & Chong live and on stage Oct.15, 2010. Doors for this show will open at 7:00 PM with the show starting at 8:00 PM.

On the short list of comedy's all-time greatest duos, Cheech & Chong (Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong) have been making people laugh until they cry (or puke) since breaking out in the seventies with immortal routines like "Basketball Jones." Thirty years later, and after releasing classic films like "Up in Smoke," the legends are back on-stage once again.

Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal, a 17-city tour including Colorado Springs, is the follow-up to their hugely successful reunion tour, Cheech & Chong: Light Up America, where they performed together for the first time in over 25 years. The pop culture duo performed for more than 100 audiences, grossing eight figures, making them one of the most sought after shows of 2008-2009.

“We had an amazing time last year reconnecting with each other and our fans in a way that felt like it was part of our DNA, we were meant to be together,” said Cheech Marin. “This year we are looking forward to doing more classic material that people haven’t seen for years and years, performing more of our songs and introducing some new bits. We’ve had material brewing separately for the past 25 years,” said Tommy Chong.

Successful beyond their wildest dreams, Cheech and Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Together, they represent a lifestyle and are the originators of the “stoner film” as a genre. Their phenomenal success included nine hit comedy albums and eight hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.

Cheech and Chong

Oct. 15, 8:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center*

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 25 at 4:20 PM.

*Link includes video of interviews and audio clips

Tickets are $39.50 and $49.50 (surcharges apply).

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Radio City Spectacular plays World Arena

JZD — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:06:32 -0700

MSG ENTERTAINMENT

BRINGS AMERICA’S #1 HOLIDAY SHOW

THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,

STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES TO

COLORADO SPRINGS WORLD ARENA FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER NOV. 23-24

GROUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW! PUBLIC ON-SALE SLATED FOR AUG. 12th

Colorado Springs, Colo. - June 16, 2010 - Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud to announce the expansion of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour to the mid-west and west coast as the beloved holiday tradition delights more than 27 cities across the country this holiday season including New York’s Radio City Music Hall. This beloved holiday show will delight the entire family when it hits the stage at Colorado Springs World Arena Nov. 23 – 24 for the first time ever for four shows only. Group tickets are on-sale now and tickets for the general public will go on sale on Aug.12th.

In 2008, the brand new Arena tour debuted to rave reviews with the launch of the biggest production in the show’s 77 year history and redefined family entertainment in an Arena setting. Due to overwhelming success, in 2009 the tour expanded to cities across North America making it the largest Christmas Spectacular tour ever.

This newest production was specifically designed for large-scale venues and replicates on a grand scale the exact production of The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey that the entire family can enjoy together. Children thrill as Santa takes the audience on a magical sleigh ride to the North Pole, while parents marvel at the unparalleled precision dance of the Radio City Rockettes. The Christmas Spectacular is truly unique in its universal appeal to people of all ages. From small children to grandparents, this dazzling holiday production is guaranteed to bring smiles to their faces and help create wonderful family memories to last a lifetime.

“The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the #1 live holiday production in the world and has been a cherished part of holiday family traditions for generations,” said Don Simpson, executive vice president, Productions, MSG Entertainment. “We are thrilled to build upon the past two year’s successes and expand this extraordinary tour to the west coast. We look forward to bringing the spirit and warmth of our holiday production to new audiences with the traveling Christmas celebration.”

Directed and choreographed by Linda Haberman, who conceived and directed the critically acclaimed 75th celebratory show at Radio City Music Hall, the Arena production was specifically designed to play in large venues scaled to capacities ranging from 7,000 – 12,000. This multi-faceted theatrical touring production was completely constructed for an arena space, allowing the audience to experience the magic of The Christmas Spectacular like never before. Hitting the road in November, the show celebrates Christmas with show-stopping Rockette numbers, dazzling costumes, dramatic arena lighting effects, breathtaking imagery, and festive musical compositions.

“My vision for the Rockettes and The Christmas Spectacular has always been to explore scale and take the precision dance form to new levels, whether in a theatrical venue or an arena space,” said Linda Haberman, director and choreographer for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. “In my view, the mark of a true classic is that it is timeless, relevant and can be re-interpreted to push artistic boundaries.”

The production is enhanced by an immense LED screen that transports the audience from a wintry landscape to Times Square to Santa’s Workshop right before their very eyes. The larger than life sets and awe-inspiring special effects allow families to connect with both the intimacy and grandness of The Christmas Spectacular as they are immersed in the warmth and grandeur of the holiday spirit. From the moment guests settle into their seats, the audience becomes part of the Spectacular’s magical experience.

Fan-favorites like the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” which continues to set the standard as the signature Rockette number for precision performance, and the “Living Nativity” remain a vital part of the show’s core. And the Rockettes will undoubtedly bring the audience to their feet with a Rockette finale “Let Christmas Shine,” which honors and celebrates the Rockettes as the stars of the show.

For more than three-quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes have entertained millions of families with their eye-high kicks and unparalleled precision dance. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates wonderful memories for more than two million patrons each year and has been enjoyed by approximately 69 million people in 63 cities since its inception in 1933. The Rockettes are an American treasure and their performance style has always been both entirely glamorous and deceivingly complex. As the stars of the legendary Christmas Spectacular, the Rockettes move this new production forward as they showcase their signature precision dance style and debut some of the most challenging and freshest Rockette numbers that have ever been conceived.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Nov. 23-24, 2010 - four shows

World Arena

TICKET INFORMATION: Groups of 10 or more are ON SALE NOW and save 15% by calling 719.477.2116. Individual tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Colorado Springs World Arena go on-sale Aug.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

Make A Difference Tour plays WA Oct. 21

JZD — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:05:49 -0700

Make A Difference Tour 2010 with TobyMac, Michael W. Smith, Third Day and Max Lucado to play World Arena Oct. 21

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 AM

The World Arena is proud to welcome World Vision's "Make A Difference Tour 2010" in concert Oct. 21 at 7:30 PM. This show will feature some of Christian rock's biggest names, including TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and Third Day. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 18 at 10:00 AM and can be purchased at the World Arena box office, by phone at 520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com. Group discounts are also available for this show by calling 477-2116.

The “Make A Difference Tour 2010” will make a difference for children by helping to raise up sponsors for 25,000 children through World Vision. Max Lucado set the goal last year in honor of his 25th year of publishing in 2010; he is donating 100% of author royalties from all Outlive Your Life products to benefit children and families through World Vision and other ministries of faith-based compassion.

Lucado sees big things happening because of the tour: “Partnering with World Vision, TobyMac, Michael and Third Day is a real privilege and pleasure. None of us can help everyone, but all of us can help someone. And when we serve the poor, we serve God. Who would want to miss a chance to do that?”

“The ‘Make A Difference Tour 2010’ is different by design,” says Jenny Lockwald, Channel/Product Executive Director for World Vision. “The focus of the tour is to encourage people to look beyond themselves, to turn outward and to make a difference on behalf of friends, neighbors, their community and the world. We are honored to be partnering in this endeavor with Max Lucado and this amazing group of artists.”

“This marks a first for these four artists to tour together,” says Steve Moore, Senior Vice President, AEG Live / MEG. “Max, Michael, Toby and the men of Third Day all agree this message is the perfect rallying point, and that making a difference for others is a lifelong commitment they all share.”

About Max Lucado: Max Lucado has more than 65 million books in print and a publishing career spanning 25 years. Max and his wife Denalyn live in San Antonio, Texas, where he is Minister of Preaching at Oak Hills Church.

About TobyMac: The ascension of TobyMac’s solo career has been nothing short of spectacular. In an era of declining music sales, he has consistently defied the odds and has seen his sales increase with each new album. TobyMac has sold more than 2 million albums and received his first GRAMMY® as a solo artist. With his groundbreaking group dc talk, he won four GRAMMYs and sold more than 8 million albums. His latest album is TONIGHT, which features his chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-wining single “City On Our Knees.” TobyMac was named the GMA Dove Award’s 2008 Artist of the Year and is now writing his first solo book City On Our Knees: If You Gotta Start Somewhere, Why Not Here (Bethany House, September 2010). TobyMac and his family of seven live in Franklin, TN. For more information on TobyMac, please visit www.tobymac.com.

About Michael W. Smith: Throughout his 27-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog of achievements. His 21 albums have garnered multiple honors including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold and five platinum albums for career sales approaching 15 million. Smith, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2009, has scored several film projects, written 11 books and has been featured by many national media outlets. For up-to-date information on Michael W. Smith, please visit www.michaelwsmith.com or www.providentpress.com.

About Third Day: Over the past decade, the Atlanta-based, multi-Platinum rock band Third Day (made up of members Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr and Mark Lee) has racked up 27 No. 1 radio singles and sold 6.25 million albums. A recent Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee, Third Day has garnered 24 career GMA Dove Awards, four GRAMMY® Awards (with eleven career nominations), an American Music Award, three American Music Award nominations and multiple ASCAP honors for songwriting. As a top-ranked touring band, according to Pollstar magazine, Third Day has played for audiences reaching into the millions. For more information on Third Day, please visit: www.ThirdDay.com.

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Polaradio and The Lo-Fi Cowboys play June 17

JZD — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:28:40 -0700

Polaradio and The Lo-Fi Cowboys perform June 17 in Showcase at Studio Bee

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns after a month hiatus with Christian rockers Polaradio and winner of The Gazette's "Best Original Band 2010" garage rock/alt-country band The Lo-Fi Cowboys 6:00 PM June 17 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 and 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 June 17 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 POLARADIO (6:00 PM): Based in Colorado, Polaradio was formed in 2006 by Dusty Hughes, launching with the self-titled debut CD in September, 2006. The first single, Like You hit radio in July, 2006.

In addition to Hughes's two solo releases, with five successful singles, he is also a talented producer, mixing and engineering projects involving many household names.

Then came the inspiration for forming Polaradio. "The CD is about hope. I've felt nearly every pain life can throw at you, but faith has sustained me. The lyrics reflect real hurt, real trials, but most of all, a very real hope." The message has touched the lives of many who say it describes exactly what they are going through, and gives them a renewed hope. "That's the thing that means the most to me."

ABOUT THE LO-FI COWBOYS (6:45PM) : From gazette.com: Chuck Snow, former lead singer for the Springs' hottest angry alt-rock band, The Autono, in the 1980s and '90s, has really found his groove fronting the garage rock/alt-country band Lo-Fi Cowboys, which dominated the Original Band category in our recent Battle of the Bands contest. The band also features Kevin Waybright, Ric Carney and Collin Estes. They have opened for the likes of Robert Earl Keen, The Blasters and Cross Canadian Ragweed. They're regulars at the Rocket Room.

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.

Here's the rest of the schedule:

Thursday, June 17

6:00 PM: Polaradio

6:45 PM: The Lo-Fi Cowboys

Thursday, July 15

6:00 PM: TBA

6:45 PM: The Changing Colors

Gary Allan plays World Arena Sept. 18

JZD — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:26:04 -0700

AEG Live is thrilled to announce Gary Allan live at World Arena Saturday, September 18, 2010. Doors 6:30pm || Show 7:30pm

Gary Allan has announced his plan to extend “Get Off on the Pain Tour,” with the tour picking up again on Sept.16 in Salt Lake City, Utah before he makes his way to the Colorado Springs World Arena Sept. 18. He’ll hit more than 30 markets in North American before the end of the year.

The first leg of the tour included sold out shows across the nation including: Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and New Orleans. After a huge first run, Allan and his team couldn’t pass up a chance to build upon their successes.

“The first leg of the tour concentrated on intimate venues I’d always wanted to headline, like The Fillmore and The Ryman,” Allan said. “On the next leg of the tour we are going to bigger arenas and amphitheaters. It is exciting to take the tour to the next level. It’ll be a great night of hard rocking music. The fans are in for a party!”

Always a critics favorite, The New York Times raved about Allan’s latest album saying “Get off on the Pain is the year’s best country album thus far…treads perilously close to Johnny Cash territory, holy ground Mr. Allan has more than earned the right to.”

Randy Houser and Jerrod Niemann have signed on to join Allan on this leg of the tour. Los Angeles Times has written that Houser adds “grit to the genre” with his debut album ANYTHING GOES, the Mississippi-born, soul-drenched country singer/songwriter became one of the next big artists to emerge in the genre. His sophomore album THEY CALL ME CADILLAC, is due later this year and features current single, “I’m All About It.” Houser’s “Boots On” music video is nominated for CMT Music Award’s USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Sea Gayle/ Arista Nashville recording artist Jerrod Niemann is a Kansas native who first made a name for himself as a songwriter, co-writing Garth Brooks’ “Good Ride Cowboy,” among others. Jerrod’s currently hot on the charts with his groove-filled hit single, “Lover, Lover.”

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 11 at 10AM!!!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices, ONLINE at www.ticketswest.com, at all front-range King Soopers, the Citadel Mall guest services desk, or charge by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 1-866-464-2626. THE WORLD ARENA BOX OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Tickets are $29.50 - $39.50 plus applicable service charges. All ages are welcome.

Gabriel Iglesias to play Pikes Peak Center July 16

JZD — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:03:22 -0700

The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome comedian Gabriel Iglesias at the Pikes Peak Center July 16, 2010. Doors for this concert will open at 7:00 PM with the show starting at 8:00 PM.

Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he plays. His high-octane show is a hilarious mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. His clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal.

Iglesias's talent on stage has earned him several television appearances and prestigious honors. Fans have seen him on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," HBO Comedy Minutes, NBC's "Showtime at the Apollo," and BET Comic View. Iglesias has also been seen numerous times on the popular Galavision show, "Que Locos." After filming his first thirty-minute standup special for national television, “Comedy Central Presents Gabriel Iglesias,” Iglesias was awarded Comedy Central's “Special of the Year” for 2003. He is the youngest comedian in the long history of Comedy Central to win the award. He has also won favorite comic of the year for Comedy Central for two years back-to-back.

For more information about Iglesias, please visit www.Fluffyguy.com.

Gabriel Iglesias

July 16, 8:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, May 14 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $37.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Michael Bolton plays Pikes Peak Center October 10

JZD — Wed, 5 May 2010 21:39:01 -0700

Michael Bolton to play Pikes Peak Center October 10

Tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, May 5 at 10:00 AM

The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome Michael Bolton in concert at the Pikes Peak Center October 10, 2010. Doors for this concert will open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting at 7:00 PM.

Bolton has sold more than 53 million records and launches his new album, “One World, One Love” today in the United States which features collaborations with Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo. A multi-Grammy Award winner for Best Male Vocalist, he has also earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and sold out arenas worldwide.

Though an active contributor to the soul/soft-rock music scene since the late 70s, Bolton’s Soul Provider in 1989 turned him into a superstar, reaching the Top Ten, selling four million copies, and spawning five Top 40 singles, including Bolton's number one version of "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," and the Top Ten hits "How Can We Be Lovers" and "When I'm Back on My Feet Again." "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" won Bolton a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Time, Love & Tenderness, released in 1991, was even more successful, hitting number one, selling six million copies, and featuring four Top 40 hits, including the chart-topping cover of Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman," and the Top Ten hits "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" and "Time, Love and Tenderness."

Michael Bolton

October 10, 7:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, May 5 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $95.00 and $55.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Jewel in concert at Pikes Peak Center June 19

JZD — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:43:56 -0700

JEWEL’S STAR LIGHT CAFÉ TOUR PLAYS THE PIKES PEAK CENTER JUNE 19TH

TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 24 AT 10 AM.

“Sweet and Wild,” The Singer’s Much Anticipated Follow Up To Her Chart-Topping Debut Country Album, to be Released in June.

The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jewel in concert June 19 at 8:00PM at the Pikes Peak Center. Doors for this show open at 7:00 PM.

Jewel’s Star Light Café Tour will find the three-time GRAMMY® nominee performing acoustically in support of her sophomore country album, set to hit retailers June 8th.

“I am so excited to hit the road,” said Jewel. “It gives me a great opportunity to spend some time with the fans. I’ve spent the better part of my year writing and recording this new album. There is nothing more rewarding for me than getting the chance to perform some of my new songs along with the hits I’ve had over the course of my career. These shows really become a sneak peek into my songwriting and my life.”

Jewel’s first country album, Perfectly Clear, was released in June 2008 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard country charts. Having been married to Ty Murray since her last country album and always being inspired by her life experiences, the new album, titled Sweet and Wild, maintains her country roots as Jewel sings about the love and happiness in her life.

“There is no one better than Jewel at bringing the feel of an intimate living room setting to the theatre,” said Scott Borchetta, President of Jewel’s record label, The Valory Music Co. “With nothing more than her acoustic guitar, witty storytelling and unmatched vocal ability, she brings you into the moment and keeps you there until the lights go up.”

Opening for Jewel on her tour will be singer-songwriter Radney Foster (www.radneyfoster.com). Tickets for the Star Light Café Tour will go on sale starting April 24th, available at www.jeweljk.com.

Jewel In Concert at the Pikes Peak Center*

*with support from the Colorado Springs Independent

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Doors: 7:00 PM      Concert: 8:00 PM

Tickets: $35, $50, $65

Tickets on sale Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 AM

Purchase tickets at front-range King Soopers, the Pikes Peak Center box office or charge by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

ABOUT JEWEL: Jewel is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, poet, painter, philanthropist and daughter to an Alaskan cowboy singer-songwriter. Growing up on a remote ranch in Alaska, Jewel endured poverty and teen homelessness on the road to the triumph of international stardom. The three-time Grammy nominee has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists and has sold 27 million albums worldwide. Her debut album, Pieces of You, became one of the best selling debut albums of all time. Last year, singer/songwriter Jewel released her first country record, Perfectly Clear, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.   Her most recent release was her first-ever independent album, Lullaby. Jewel lives on a working ranch in Stephenville, Texas with her husband, World Champion bull-riding superstar, Ty Murray. For more information, please visit www.jeweljk.com or follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/jeweljk.

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Goo Goo Dolls play Pikes Peak Center May 24

JZD — Tue, 6 Apr 2010 23:21:46 -0700

For more information or images:

Andrea Nyquist

719 477 2117

anyquist@worldarena.com

Promoter Contact: Live Nation

Michele ‘Mel’ Gibson / Scott Kanov

303 571 1188 720 931 6950

GOO GOO DOLLS

MAY 24, 7:30 PM

PIKES PEAK CENTER

TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 9 AT 10 AM

Live Nation proudly presents GOO GOO DOLLS at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Monday May 24. Special Guest Vedera will open the show.

Showtime is 7:30 PM. Doors open 6:30 PM. Goo Goo Dolls are touring in support of Let Love In, the band's eighth album.

Since forming in 1986, the Goo Goo Dolls have evolved from a scrappy punk-influenced trio into the platinum-selling, chart-topping act behind such radio staples as "Name," "Iris," "Slide," and "Here is Gone." Along the way, founding members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac left Buffalo, N.Y. for Los Angeles, but Rzeznik soon found that L.A. isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

"I wasn't really feeling any kind of real inspiration in Los Angeles," he admits. "I was sitting here just beating my head against the wall trying to write songs and I wasn't feeling inspired at all." The quest to rekindle his muse led Rzeznik to pack his recording gear and guitars in a U-Haul truck and drive across country to his hometown. He met his band mates Robby Takac and drummer Mike Malinin set up shop in a 100-year-old Masonic Ballroom.

The Goo Goo Dolls also have put in plenty of work and not only survived but also thrived over two decades, a milestone that hasn't gone unnoticed by the band. "One of the things that we've managed to do - as simply put as possible – is stay together," Takac says. "That's awfully difficult for a lot of bands." For Let Love In, Rzeznik and Takac renewed their writing partnership. "John and I wrote together on this record," Takac says. "We had done some stuff lyrically together, but the last time we actually wrote completely together on Superstar CarWash."

Listening to Let Love In - recorded with acclaimed producer Glen Ballard - it's apparent that Rzeznik isn't only sharing his own feelings, he's tapped into consciousness to such an extent that some of the Goo Goo Dolls' songs have become anthems. Take "Better Days" for example, a song from Let Love In with such power and empathy it was adopted by CNN as an anthem of sorts for the recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.

"I was just looking at the situation in the world," Rzeznik says of the song. "Fear makes people do frightening things. Fear is a catalyst for selfishness and war. Sometimes I fear that we're losing our ability to reason. I needed some hope to hang onto. That's why I wrote 'Better Days'". "Let's just hit the reset button," he says. "Let's say I'm sorry and start over again. That was basically the message. Something better is going to come." With that hope, the Goo Goo Dolls have offered Let Love In, a rare work of naked honesty and emotion in songs that will stick in your head for the weeks, months, and years to come.

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY APRIL 9 @ 10:00 AM

Tickets will be available for purchase at all King Soopers, the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center Box Offices, charge by phone at 719-520-SHOW or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com. Surcharges may apply.

Tickets are $47.50 and $37.50 RES plus applicable service charges.

Doors open 60 minutes before show time.

Tango Red Tapestry & Palmer Divide play April 8

JZD — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:10:07 -0700

Tango Red Tapestry and Palmer Divide play free concert April 8 in Showcase at Studio Bee

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns next week with Tango Red Tapestry and Palmer Divide in the April 8 Showcase at Studio Bee inside Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. Hi-res photos and 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 April 8 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 p.m. 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 TANGO RED TAPESTRY (6:00 PM): Formed in 2007, Tango Red Tapestry started making music simply for the fun of it and in 2009 released The Window, a 5 song EP that shows the diverse musical offerings that Tango Red Tapestry embodies. Comprised of Brian Eastin, Danny Snyder, Chris Combs and Jordan Beck, the group plans to release a full length album and tour in the near future.

ABOUT PALMER DIVIDE (6:45 PM): Palmer Divide formed as a band in 2004 with the single goal of not being another acoustic cover band. With their own approach to music they offer up an original flavor of acoustic music with well crafted lyrics, innovative instrumentation, and solid 3 part harmonies. Their unique yet familiar sound pulls from their deep respect of traditional bluegrass music and well as their desire to create a modern acoustic voice that is their own.

Individually their resumes include such highlights as; multiple performances at the White House, the Grand Ole Opry, and The Nashville Network. Awards include winning the SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year, the Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention Dobro competition, and the Rockygrass Bluegrass Band competition with Black Rose. Palmer Divide's featured songwriter, Jody Adams, has tunes being featured on CMT, MTV, Access Hollywood, A&E, Fox Sports, the WB Network, ESPN, as well as, having written the theme song for Bill Bennett's Radio Show ”Morning in America”. Several of his songs have also been featured on NBC’s hit “Friday Night Lights.”

Collectively they have appearing in both Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Now magazines, and have had two of their Prime Cuts of Bluegrass singles worked into daily rotation on Sirius/XM's Bluegrass Junction. They were as "In-Studio" feature band on Sirius/XM Studios Bluegrass Junction with Kyle Cantrell for the month of December. "Red Dirt on My Shoes" peaked at #3 for most spins on Bluegrass Junctions Most Played Songs. "Eye of the Storm" also finished #3 in the Bluegrass Radio Programmers poll. They have had 4 different songs place in the top 5 of the Bluegrass Radio Programmers poll in 2008. In addition, they were one of 4 bands selected to perform at the Huck Finn Jubilees' National Bluegrass Playoffs.

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.

The Showcase at Studio Bee schedule

Here's the rest of the schedule:

Thursday, April 8

6:00 PM: Tango Red Tapestry

6:45 PM: Palmer Divide

Thursday, June 17

6:00 PM: Polaradio

6:45 PM: Chuck Snow

Thursday, July 15

6:00 PM: Mike Stephens and the Foxhole Prayers

6:45 PM: The Changing Colors

ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships

AEN — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:29:19 -0700

2010 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championhsips

April 9 & 10, 2010, Colorado Springs World Arena

Tickets on sale now!

The vision begins with 32 blades, 16 athletes and 1 medal.

Watch the best teams in the world battle it out for the most coveted title in the sport.

The World Arena is proud to welcome the 2010 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships to the World Arena April 9 and 10.

Synchronized skating is a popular discipline both within U. S. Figure Skating and around the world. U.S. Figure Skating held its first national championships in 1984 and also hosted the inaugural World Synchronized Skating Championships in 2000.

Synchronized skating is a team sport in which 16 athletes perform a program together. It uses the same judging system as singles, pairs and dance, and is characterized by teamwork, speed, intricate formations and challenging step sequences. As with the other disciplines, all teams perform a short program and a free skate with required well-balanced program elements.

All Event (includes practice passes, short & free skate) Pass: $45.00, $30.00 (senior discount)

Practice Pass: $10

Short Program: $20, $15 Seniors

Free Skate: $25, $15 seniors

All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets can be purchased at the World Arena box office, all front-range King Soopers, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.worldarena.com.

New World sign at World Arena

AEN — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:23:33 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Andrea Nyquist, Director of Sales, Marketing and Promotions

Ph: 719-477-2117, anyquist@worldarena.com

CHRISTMAS WREATH GONE AWRY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR ARENA

COLORADO SPRINGS WORLD ARENA GETS A NEW SIGN ON BUILDING

Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 25, 2010) – The Colorado Springs World Arena unveiled a new sign on the north face of the facility this week. Built in 1998, The World Arena building originally had no sign attached to it. However, the side of the building was damaged by a Christmas wreath that scraped several aluminum panels on the side of the venue. While deciding how to fix the damage, “we laughed internally, calling it the scar, ” said Dot Lischick, General Manager of the World Arena. “If we tried painting the damage or replacing the panels, they would never match the rest of building, so we made a sign. It has turned out to be a great opportunity for us!”

Designed and built by The Sign Shop in Colorado Springs, the aluminum sign was attached to the building on Wednesday, March 17th. Sign Shop foreman Fred French said, "It was the largest, most elaborate sign we've done. It took over 100 hours to build from start to finish. The shop even purchased a roller to roll out the aluminum since it was such a large project.”

The new sign, patterned after a map of the world, is made of aluminum so that the weight load on the building is less. Each continent weighs approximately 180 lbs., total weight is approximately 1,000 lbs. The sign had to be slightly arched to fit the round shape of the building.

Willie Nelson April 19 at World Arena

JZD — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:13:51 -0700

Willie Nelson and Family Live in Concert

April 19, 7:00 PM

World Arena

Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 AM.

The World Arena is proud to welcome country icon Willie Nelson and Family Live in Concert to the World Arena April 19, 2010. Doors for this concert will open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting at 7:00 PM. This show will be presented in a half-arena setting for an intimate concert.

Fans around the world know that the adventurous Willie Nelson can sing just about anything—and with just about anyone he pleases. As he sees it, “The more songs you know, the more musicians you listen to, the more writers you hear, the better equipped you are to decide where you want to go next. That’s why I want to listen to everyone and everything and then decide which way I want to go. Then, of course, I might change my mind and go in an entirely different direction. But at least I have all these options.”

As a Nashville artist in the ‘60s, Nelson himself penned more than a few tunes that have arguably become American classics themselves, including “Crazy,” “Night Life” and the sublime “Funny How Time Slips Away.” But that was just the prologue for the iconoclastic singer-songwriter, who would redraw the borders of country music in the ‘70s after moving back to Texas and settling in the musical melting pot of Austin. Along with fellow traveler Waylon Jennings, Nelson was labeled the outlaw of the genre, but he was more visionary than rebel, especially with the way he attracted rock fans to take a closer look at country. He was celebrated for his work with buddies like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, but scaled even greater chart heights by singing, improbably enough, with Julio Iglesias (“To All the Girls I Loved Before”), as well as with his rendition of Elvis's "You Were Always on My Mind" which took the number one position on the country chart and Top Five on the pop charts in the early eighties. Along with Marsalis, recent cohorts have included Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel and reggae icon Ziggy Marley.

Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $55.00, $45.00 and $38.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets can be purchased at the World Arena box office, all front-range King Soopers, the Citadel Mall guest services desk, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.worldarena.com.

Emerson and Lake play Pikes Peak Center April 28

JZD — Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:48:49 -0700

For more information or for images:

Jessica Delos Reyes

719-477-2103

jessica@worldarena.com

An Intimate Evening with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake featuring the music of Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson and the Nice

April 28, 7:00 PM

Pikes Peak Center

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM.

The Pikes Peak Center is proud to welcome Keith Emerson and Greg Lake in concert at the Pikes Peak Center April 28, 2010. Doors for this concert will open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting at 7:00 PM.

An Intimate Evening with Keith Emerson and Greg Lake featuring the music of Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson and the Nice starts its run April 1 in Cleveland and the two-thirds of the English progressive rock trio will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band in July. Emerson, Lake and Palmer are known for such 70’s rock hits as "Lucky Man," "From The Beginning," "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression - Part 2" and "I Believe In Father Christmas.”The two-man show with keyboard legend Keith Emerson and the famed voice and guitars of Greg Lake is an intimate "unplugged" prelude to the highly anticipated reunion of Emerson Lake and Palmer at the High Voltage Festival in July, 2010 in the UK. It is unlike any show either of the two have performed before.

The fabric of the show is the iconic music composed by Emerson and Lake throughout their careers and audiences can expect new perspectives as well as new arrangements of classic favorites as Keith and Greg relate the stories of their songs and discuss the compositions and people that influenced the celebrated music the two created with the progressive rock bands that went down in history as the super groups that began a rock and roll era: King Crimson, the Nice, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The show is completely new – the two have never performed together in this personal setting and audiences will be treated to an emotional perspective and a rare and personal insight into the music they love during an evening they won't forget, in an intimate theatrical setting far different from the theatrics of Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM.

Tickets are $45.00 and $35.00 (surcharges apply). All ages are welcome to this show.

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers, the Citadel Mall guest services desk, by phone at 719-520-SHOW, 866-464-2626 or online at www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Sugarland

MLM — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:22:59 -0700

SUGARLAND TO HEADLINE 2010 THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE TOUR

Special Guests Julianne Hough & Danny Gokey

At the World Arena in Colorado Springs

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Tickets go on Sale Friday, February 12th at 10 am!

NASHVILLE TN –International country super-duo Sugarland will kick off their 2010 North American tour, The Incredible Machine April 23rd in Primm, NV and travel to over 55 cities nationwide.

“This new tour is a thrill for me,” said Jennifer Nettles. “It will reflect our latest writing and surprises to come for the new record, the hits that our fans love, along with the production value that people have come to trust and expect from our live shows.” “Don't come if you expect to sit on your ass the whole show. You won't be able to. It's a whole, new, rhythmic, emotional, visual, fun, incredible, experience machine.”

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up country duo Sugarland who’ve sold over 8 million records since exploding onto the music scene in ‘04 with Twice The Speed Of Life (“Baby Girl”/“Something More”). Enjoy the Ride (“Want To”/“Settlin’”/“Stay”) quickly followed in ’06 and their third studio album Love On The Inside (“It Happens”/“Love”/“All I Want To Do”/“Already Gone”) in July ’08, which skyrocketed them to superstardom, drawing fans from all genres and critics abroad. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two. As a thank you to their loyal fans, in Aug. ’09 the duo released Live On The Inside, a CD/DVD set of live tracks, covers and footage from their tour. They’ve performed in six European countries and headlined a U.S. tour throughout ’09. They’ve received trophies from the Grammys, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music, CMT Music Awards and the Country Music Association. Nettles was recently chosen to perform for the Obama Presidential celebration, as well as the duo for Oprah. In August, ABC aired an hour-long network special featuring the duo in their most beloved setting...on stage. Their latest album Gold And Green, a 10-track holiday collection consisting of half standards and half originals, all of which Nettles and Bush co-wrote and co-produced was a Christmas sensation. Most recently, the duo received a nomination for “Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals” for #1 smash hit “It Happens” at the 2010 Grammy Awards.

For more information on the Sugarland, contact

Amber Williams at 615.524.7516 or amber.williams@umusic.com or

Log on to www.sugarlandmusic.com or www.umgnashville.com

For Tour Press and Online Press contact Kelly Russell at 615.524.7552 or kelly.russell@umusic.com

Check back on www.sugarlandmusic.com for all updated information.

Tickets available at all Tickets West Outlets, including King Soopers, at the World Arena box office, on line at www.wolrdarena.com, or by phone at 719-510-SHOW.

Bill Engvall

MLM — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:44 -0700

CONTACT: JON GUNTER

jon@outbackconcerts.com

BILL ENGVALL

COMING TO PIKES PEAK CENTER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010 AT 8PM

Blue Collar all-star Bill Engvall has made a career out of finding humor in the everyday mundane, taking daily issues and turning them into hit stand-up routines, television shows, movies, and books. His most recent incarnation is the movie “Bait Shop,” co-starring Billy Ray Cyrus. Engvall plays a small town bait shop owner that enters a high profile fishing tournament in an attempt to raise money for his floundering business. Other big screen credits include “Delta Farce” and “Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie.”

Among a long list of accolades, Engvall secured his place in history with the TBS series “The Bill Engvall Show.” This family comedy debuted in 2007 to 3.9 million viewers, securing a place among ad supported cable’s Top 3 sitcom telecasts of all time.

If that weren’t enough, Engvall currently hosts CMT’s “Country Fried Home Videos,” has recorded three stand-up albums, appeared on countless television shows, and has written several books including his autobiography “Bill Engvall – Just a Guy.”

PIKES PEAK CENTER

FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010

8:00PM

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 10AM!

Ticket locations:

Pikes Peak Center and World Arena Ticket Offices

Front Range King Soopers

www.pikespeakcenter.com

866-464-2626 or 719-520-7469

Ticket price:

$42.75

Classical artists featured in Feb. 18 Showcase

JZD — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:51:44 -0700

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns next week with Mike Melton, Veronika String Quartet and Phil Volan & Joleen Bell 6:00 PM February 18 with this month's Showcase at Studio Bee in Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. Compressed photos of all performers are attached to this email - hi-res versions are available upon request. MP3 files of the performers' songs are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The February 18 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; along with special support from KCME for this classical show. Artists included in the Showcase are homegrown talent from El Paso, Teller and Pueblo counties, have produced an album and write their own music. To embrace all of the talented artists in our area, we've welcomed classical performers who present classic pieces, as well as original compositions.

WHEN: All Showcase at Studio Bee concerts are planned for 6 p.m. 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 MIKE MELTON (6:00 PM): Mike Melton received his first guitar as a Christmas present when he was 8-years-old. Shortly thereafter he began guitar lessons with John McDaniel of Graner Music – who now tours with Zoso, the premier Led Zeppelin tribute band in the country, in the role of Jimmy Page. Through these early lessons Mike gained a strong love for the instrument – it was not uncommon for him to play his guitar 4 or 5 hours straight. At age 14 he began studying classical guitar with Wayne Hammerstadt.

Melton enjoys playing improvisational jazz at the Acid Jazz Jam in Manitou Springs with such well known musicians as Kim Stone (bassist for The Rippingtons) and Mike Reese. Melton has also performed classical guitar at UCCS, as well as playing with an improvisational jazz group. Currently he performs classical guitar at the R & R Coffee Café in Black Forest.

A 2007 graduate of Lewis-Palmer High School, Monument,Colo., Melton currently attends UCCS with a major in psychology and a minor in music.

ABOUT VERONIKA STRING QUARTET (6:45 PM): In 2010 the Veronika String Quartet is celebrating the 20th anniversary of playing music together and the 10th anniversary at the Colorado State University.For their program, they plan to play Four, for Tango by Piazzolla, Chrysanthemum by Puccini, Nice work if you can get it by Gershwin, Lento from Dvorak’s American Quartet and Polka by Shostakovich.

ABOUT PHIL VOLAN & JOLEEN BELL (7:15 PM): Phil Volan and Joleen Bell play beautifully crafted original compositions and covers for mainly finger style guitar and vocals. The duo began in 2003 with a mutual love of acoustic music and share a rich musical past. The Black Rose Newsletter's reviewer Stew Levitt describes Phil and Joleen's playing on they're instrumental CD of duets: "Starting with the opening harmonics of “Carousel,” each guitar teases, withdraws and pursues each other like two children on an afternoon outing. This is acoustic guitar at its best." In 2002, Phil earned 2nd place at the prestigious National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kan. Phil and Joleen are widely versatile and perform at concerts, conventions, festivals, churches, restaurants, and the always-loved house concert.

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.

Benjamin Pratt and Dance Over Anaheim play Jan. 21

JZD — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:43:48 -0700

Award-winning Benjamin Pratt and SchoolJam USA "Fan Favorites" Dance Over Anaheim play Showcase at Studio Bee Thursday

The Showcase at Studio Be series returns Thursday with Benjamin Pratt and Dance Over Anaheim 6:00 PM January 21 with this month's Showcase at Studio Bee in Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. Photos and MP3 files of the bands' songs are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The January 21 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. All 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 p.m. 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."

HEAR AND SEE: To sample more of the band's music as well as live interviews, tune in to Jeanette Hohman's "Surround Sound" show at 10 p.m. Thursdays on KRCC (91.5 FM).

ABOUT BENJAMIN PRATT (6:00 PM): Benjamin Pratt is both a lover of poetry and music. He decided to develop his passion to do his part to keep the world healthy. One of his favorite quotes...; "Music begins to atrophy when it departs too far from the dance... poetry begins to atrophy when it gets too far from the music. " - Ezra Pound

Benjamin was born in Massachusetts, raised in Colorado and Florida. He now considers Colorado his home.

Ben plays original tunes combined with sung and spoken word. He also has a growing library of cover tunes, jazz tunes, hip-hop, rock and children's tunes. To thicken his 'one man show' Benjamin incorporates a guitar synthesizer along with electronic looping. The result... a full, rich presents of beautiful sound.

He is passionate about jazz theory and is amazed with the new worlds music transports us to.

Voted Best Solo Musician in 2007 by the Pikes Peak Arts Council, this award-winning musician brings refreshing originality to any music scene. His technique and artistry set him apart from the crowd while his on-stage humor and audience rapport make him a crowd pleaser. Drawing on technical virtuosity with his looping machine and guitar synthesizer, Benjamin paints luscious landscapes of soulful sound. His audiences are consistently transported by his rich, vibrant, one-of-kind music.

ABOUT DANCE OVER ANAHEIM (6:45 PM): In December of 2007, Nell Maynard and Katie Porter decided to start writing songs together, and it was initially an acoustic project between the two. The duo recorded many tracks together soon after writing. Chris Iverson recorded piano for a couple of songs during the process. In April of 2009, the name "Dance Over Anaheim" was formed, and Chris officially joined soon after. After their first concert at the Loft on May 16th, 2009, bassist Eli Fredrickson joined the band. Adam Gilsdorf and Hunter Hovenga have drummed during concerts. They have played in many gigs this summer, opening for touring acts such as "We Shot The Moon", "Good Old War", and "One For The Team". All members are seniors in high school and have lived in Colorado Springs for many years. The band's sound could be described as an alternative, pop rock, piano driven feel, with many lead guitar and acoustic songs present.

Dance Over Anaheim Band members include: Katie Porter (Cheyenne Mountain HS) on guitar, keyboard, vocals and percussion, Nell Maynard (Cheyenne Mountain HS) on guitar, keyboard and vocals, Chris Iverson (Cheyenne Mountain HS) on piano, trombone and vocals; Eli Fredrickson (Palmer HS) on bass, and Hunter Hovenga (Cheyenne Mountain HS) on drums.

Dance Over Anaheim was recently a top-ten finalist in the SchoolJam USA teen battle of the bands competition. The nationwide contest, sponsored by NAMM, is designed to encourage teen bands across the United States to demonstrate their musical talents and enjoy the many proven benefits of making music. The band didn't win the competition, but received the "Fan Favorite" award which was awarded based on fan texts of who they most enjoyed. For more information about SchoolJam USA, visit http://www.wannaplaymusic.com/programs/schooljam-usa.

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

The Showcase at Studio Bee schedule

Here's the rest of the schedule:

Thursday, January 21

6:00 PM: Benjamin Pratt

6:45 PM: Dance Over Anaheim

Thursday, February 18 - Classical Night!

6:00 PM: Veronika String Quartet

6:45 PM: Mike Melton

7:15 PM: Phil Volan & Joleen Bell

Thursday, March 18

TBD

Thursday, April 8

6:00 PM: Tango Red Tapestry

6:45 PM: Palmer Divide

Thursday, June 17

6:00 PM: Polaradio

6:45 PM: Chuck Snow

Thursday, July 15

6:00 PM: Mike Stephens and the Foxhole Prayers

6:45 PM: The Changing Colors

The Zac Brown Band

MLM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:42:18 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 25, 2010

Promoter Contact: AEG Live – Rocky Mountains
Sara Williams, Director of Marketing
720.224-9200 - swilliams@aeglive.com

Breaking Southern Ground Tour
ZAC BROWN BAND

with Southern Ground Artists:
Nic Cowan, Levi Lowrey and Sonia Leigh

Special Guest MCs Joey & Rory

Colorado Springs World Arena
Friday, March 5, 2010 – 7pm

AEG Live is thrilled to announce the Breaking Southern Ground Tour featuring ZAC BROWN with Southern Ground Artists; NIC COWAN, LEVI LOWREY and SONIA LEIGH and special guest MCs JOEY & RORY at Colorado Springs World Arena Friday, March 5, 2010. Doors 6pm || Show 7pm.
After an eventful year on the charts and on the road, the Zac Brown Band has proven that “overnight success” can be years in the making. New fans drawn by the irresistible hit singles, the awe-inspiring musicianship and dynamic live shows might have thought the Zac Brown Band emerged from nowhere. In fact, the band has paid its dues for years and put in its time for just this moment, it may have happened quickly, but it’s definitely built to last. Now, fueled by such honors and accolades as three GRAMMY Nominations, “Top New Vocal Group” from the Academy of Country Music Awards and “Breakthrough Video of the Year” from CMT and USA Weekend, the Zac Brown Band is preparing to move front-and-center in 2010. No question, the past year has been dizzying for the hardworking act. The Foundation was released on November 18, 2008, is now certified platinum by the RIAA. In the fall of 2009 Zac Brown Band successfully headlined the Breaking Ground Tour “For us to come into our own, we had to make it happen as a headliner” notes Brown. There’s no question that the road-tested band had the chops to pull it off. In addition to bassist John Hopkins, fiddler Jimmy De Martini, guitarist/organist Coy Bowles and drummer Chris Fryar, the band has added multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Clay Cook, rounding out the ZBB sound on guitar, vocals, organ, mandolin and pedal steel. Brown launched his Southern Ground record label in 2009 and signed Atlanta based artists Sonia Leigh, Levi Lowrey and Nic Cowan. In addition to the music, Brown also is launching a line of steak rubs and barbecue sauces under the Southern Ground label, and—in partnership with photographer Jeffrey Skillings and writer/bandmate Coy Bowles—is preparing the release of his first cookbook. As if all this weren’t enough, Brown is developing a charitable foundation to run a children’s camp (lending even more resonance to the title, The Foundation), which recently began clearing land for its planned site. Despite all the irons in the fire, Brown nonetheless calls his foundation and camp plans his “life’s work.” “Having the camp and giving back is important for me,” he says. “I’m very blessed to have what I have, and I know a lot of that’s on credit for what I do down the road. It’s very important for me to keep that in mind. I want to leave something behind that does some good after I’m gone.” While Brown focuses on doing good, his audiences will continue to focus on feeling good, as the band builds upon its grassroots following with media exposure and gigs in larger venues, such as the recent high-profile gig at the Bonnaroo festival. (A recent swing through the late-night television circuit—David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel—has only accelerated the momentum.) And while audiences party, they’ll be doing well to keep up with the musicians onstage. “We laugh all the time,” Brown notes. “You’re either sleeping or up laughing and having a good time. Or we’re playing music. It’s better than I could have dreamed of.”
TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th at 10AM!!!
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE WORLD ARENA OR PIKES PEAK CENTER BOX OFFICES, ON LINE AT WWW.WORLDARENA.COM AT ALL FRONT-RANGE KING SOOPERS, THE CITADEL MALL GUEST SERVICES DESK, OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 719-520-SHOW, 1-866-464-2626. CONTACT OUTLET TO CONFIRM HOURS OF OPERATION.
Tickets are $30.50 - $40.50 plus applicable service charges. All ages are welcome.

Los Lonley Boys

MLM — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:11:05 -0700

Los Lonely Boys' Acoustic Brotherhood Tour

Coming to Colorado Springs

March 2 at the Pikes Peak Center

Tickets for the show are only $25.00!*

Tickets are On Sale Now

The band will be on the road well into the spring, touring in support of current EP 1969, and also in anticipation of their next full-length studio album. "This tour allows us to play the way we play in our backyards and really show the tradition of our Texican roots," Ringo Garza says about the Brotherhood tour. Special guests on the tour include Carrie Rodriguez.

About the tour: The Boys decided to add a chica into the mix after they watched Carrie Rodriguez break out with 2006's Seven Angels On A Bicycle, win the roots Music Association Award for Songwriter of the Year, and recently release her first live album, Live in Louisville.

In conjunction with the tour the band also wants to give back to their fans with the Los Lonely Boys Local Heroes Contest. The contest encourages fans to nominate "local heroes" – people who act above and beyond their normal call of duty to better their communities – who they believe deserve special recognition for the help they provide. Fans can submit a short description of why their local hero should win at the contest website (http://www.loslonelyboys.com/localhero), and winners will receive four tickets to a Los Lonely Boys show, one Limited Edition Commemorative Coin, and honors in a Coin Presentation Ceremony on stage at the show they attend. Winners will also be announced on the band's Facebook page. The Local Heroes Contest will run concurrently with the Acoustic Brotherhood tour, with a winner in every city the tour hits. Deadline for entries is one week before each tour date and official contest close is February 24, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

About the prize: The "challenge coin" has been a US military tradition since World War I to commend leadership, valor, and heart. In honor of their trip to Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops, Los Lonely Boys created their own coins to honor the men and women serving our country at home and abroad.

Tickets are available at all TicketsWest outlets, the Pike Peak Center Box Office, online at www.PikesPeakCenter.com or by phone at 520-show.

For more information contact: Margo Mircos at 719-477-2710

Childrens Chorale concert Dec. 6

JZD — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:59:42 -0700

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2009

Contact: Marcia Hendricks or Sylvia Hutson (719) 633-3562

or Marcia@kidssing.org

Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale

2009 Holiday Performance

The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale’s holiday concert ‘Tis the Season-Making Spirits Bright will be presented at the Pikes Peak Center on Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. All four of the Chorale’s choirs will participate, along with special guests, the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, and dancers from the Ballet Society of Colorado Springs. In all, almost 300 of the region’s most talented young people will combine voices, instruments and dance for a concert experience that will be the perfect kick off for the holiday season. Tickets are $10 to $18 and are available at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office, 520-SHOW. Family Packages are available for $18 & $35.

The concert will include a special tribute to our co-founder and newly-named Conductor Emeritus Robert Crowder. Mr. Crowder directed the Children’s Chorale from it’s beginning in 1977 until a serious accident in the spring of 2008 forced him to cut back on his activities. He continues to play an important part in the Children’s Chorale as an advisor and musical arranger, not to mention the inspiration he brings as he continues to work his way back from critical injuries. Mr. Crowder will officially be named Director Emeritus at this concert, and will be honored through song by current & past singers of the Children’s Chorale.

The holiday season is always busy for the Children’s Chorale, starting with performances in the Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Nutcracker (November 27-29), and continuing through December with performances in the Broadmoor Christmas shows. Ensembles from the Chorale will also participate in performances with the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at Glen Eyrie, and in the Christmas celebrations at the Pikes Peak Center with the First Presbyterian Church choir and orchestra, and again with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for their popular Christmas show Christmas Classics.

Now in its 33rd season, the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale includes over 150 of the region’s most dedicated and hardworking young people, in grades 2 – high school. These young singers are selected by audition and begin in the Chorale’s preparatory choir. Through an evaluation process, they have the opportunity to move up into the concert and touring choirs. The touring choirs travel nationally and internationally and have toured to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe, and the UK, as well as many locations here in the U.S. The Children’s Chorale’s next auditions will be held January 4th – 7th for singers in grades 2 - 6. Call 633-3562 for more information and to schedule an audition. For more information about the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale contact Marcia Hendricks at (719) 633-3562.

WHAT:           ‘Tis the Season – Making Spirits Bright

WHEN:           Sunday, December 6, 2009   3:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade

WHO:             Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale

                        Including all four ensembles of the Chorale, the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony and the Ballet Society of Colorado Springs

TICKETS: $10 to $18; Family Packages available for $18 or $36. Call 520-SHOW for details

HOW:             Call 520-SHOW for tickets

Chorale presents Deck the Hall Dec. 11

JZD — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:58 -0700

For more information call Mark Dempsey, 719-634-3737

The Colorado Springs Chorale Decks the Hall

The Colorado Springs Chorale proudly announces the 23rd annual performance of its Christmas family favorite, Deck the Hall, The Best Way to Celebrate Christmas, (Best of the Springs, The Gazette) Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:30 p.m., at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts.

There is no music which evokes the spirit of Christmas more than the combined voices of a large chorus. The Colorado Springs Chorale’s 120 singers will bring joy to your season by presenting much loved favorites including carols, traditional choral seasonal pieces, and fresh arrangements of comfortably familiar standards.

The Chorale opens with a contemporary piece, Noe! Noe!, written by Mack Wilberg for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, then performs The Shepherd’s Chorus from Menotti’s Christmas favorite, “Amahl and the Night Visitors”. To recall Christmas’s past, the Chorale will sing carols such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The First Noel, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. In the Chorale’s now familiar “concert within a concert” will be Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum (excerpts) written for Westminster Abbey. Back for an encore because of its past popularity will be Craig Courtney’s A Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas, presenting the Twelve Days in many different historical and geographical musical styles and narrated by Theatreworks well known artistic director, Murray Ross. This year’s special guests will be the Brass Ensemble of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony under the direction of Gary Nicholson, performing singly and then joining the Chorale and the audience in the Chorale’s traditional sing-a-longs. Add to this Santa and Mrs. Claus in the lobby, decorations, spectacular lighting and the accomplished accompaniment of Daniel S. Brink, pianist and Edmund Ladouceur, organist, for a very festive Christmas celebration.

Ticket prices range from $16 to $49, with two dollar per ticket discounts for seniors, military, students and accompanied children. Four dollar discounts per ticket for groups of ten or more are available for selected seating areas. “It-Takes-Five” teen discounts are also honored.

Tickets may be purchased at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office; TicketsWest, 719 520 SHOW (7469); at all TicketsWest outlets, or www.ticketswest.com. Surcharges may apply.

FREE CONCERT THURSDAY! Tom Taylor & Jason Bennett

JZD — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:30:52 -0700

For more information:

Jessica Delos Reyes

jessica@worldarena.com

719-477-2103

Showcase at Studio Bee

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns this week with Tom Taylor and The Needlewood Orchestra and Jason Bennett performing on November 12, 6:00 PM in Studio Bee at 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 both bands are attached to this email as well as available bios. MP3 files of the bands' songs are available upon request. We have also selected the next round of artists to participate in the Showcase - they are listed below.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The November 12 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. All 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 p.m. 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."

HEAR AND SEE: To sample more of the band's music as well as live interviews, tune in to Jeanette Hohman's "Surround Sound" show at 10 p.m. Thursdays on KRCC (91.5 FM).

ABOUT TOM TAYLOR AND THE NEEDLEWOOD ORCHESTRA (6:00 PM): Tom Taylor is an internationally known guitarist, composer and recording artist, and he is the jazz guitar instructor at Colorado College. His music is a hybrid of jazz, classical and rock and even includes a dash of blues and bluegrass. His new CD, Home, features the world-renowned Turtle Island String Quartet.

Tom is one of the winners of Musician Magazine's "Best Unsigned Band" contest. His winning entry, "Aubade," from his CD The Crossing is described as "the hardest tune I ever had to record" by mandolin virtuoso David Grisman. The Crossing also features the Kronos Quartet.

Tom premiered a full orchestral arrangement of "Big Basin Breakdown" from The Crossing in Europe. It received a five-minute standing ovation at the famed Hercules and Prinzregenten theatres in Munich.

Tom’s current ensemble is the Needlewood Orchestra, which features the following musicians:

Phil Allen (valve trombone) recently moved here from the San Francisco area, where he wrote for and played with the CSM Monday Night Band, the Interplay Trio, and the Collective West Jazz Orchestra. He has written for and played with the Springs Contemporary Jazz Band and contributed an arrangement to the Air Force Falconaires.

Marc Neihof (acoustic and electric basses) has recently joined the faculty of Colorado College. He performs in the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and is sought out by the finest jazz and classical musicians in Colorado for recording projects and performances. His peripatetic wanderings have found him jamming with musicians across Europe, China and India.

Mark Rose (saxophones and woodwinds) has taught at the Colorado College, University of Denver and Adams State College. Mark has recorded with Tom and with pianist/vocalist Ellyn Rucker, Steve Barta, Alan Joseph, Barbara Ernst, and the Boulder vocal group Rare Silk.

Lisa Smith (horn) has been a public school music teacher. Lisa was principal horn in Tom Wilson’s Chamber Orchestra of the Springs. She has performed with many other ensembles, including the New World Symphony and the Monument Hill Brass Quintet.

ABOUT JASON BENNETT (6:45 PM): Jason Bennett is an American singer-songwriter who is known for his own brand of independent, earthy, folk songwriting style. His warm vocals, traditional instrumentation and prolific lyrics have earned him fans throughout the world. He has written, recorded and produced five albums of original acoustic Americana music.

'‘Slow it Down, Take a Step Back’ is one truly easygoing, congenial and engaging album. Jason Bennett’s songs feel gentle despite the turmoil often within them. An aura of wisdom and lessons learned permeates the set. From the opener ‘Too Damn Fast,’ a pitch for taking an easy pace in life, to the closer, ‘Daddy’s Hand’ for his son, the album quickly becomes a welcome friend." – SING OUT MAGAZINE

"On his fourth album, ‘Mindchange’, Jason Bennett comes across as both world-weary and hopeful, naive and cynical. It’s sweetly melancholic, acoustic folk that effortlessly mixes with country - not unlike the early material of the singer’s hero, Bob Dylan." – COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENT

"Jason Bennett’s honest voice is the centerpiece of his songs. Fans should enjoy his tales of lost love and lost souls." –THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE

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

The Showcase at Studio Bee schedule

We've filled out the rest of our season with a new batch of talented, local artists! Here's the rest of the schedule:

Thursday, November 12

6:00 PM: Tom Taylor and the Needlewood Orchestra

6:45 PM: Jason Bennett

Thursday, January 21

6:00 PM: Benjamin Pratt

6:45 PM: Dance Over Anaheim

Thursday, February 18 - Classical Night!

6:00 PM: Veronika String Quartet

6:45 PM: Mike Melton

7:15 PM: Phil Volan & Joleen bell

Thursday, March 18

6:00 PM: John Alex Mason

6:45 PM: (artist yet to be confirmed)

Thursday, April 8

6:00 PM: Tango Red Tapestry

6:45 PM: Palmer Divide

Thursday, June 17

6:00 PM: Polaradio

6:45 PM: Chuck Snow

Thursday, July 15

6:00 PM: Mike Stephens and the Foxhole Prayers

6:45 PM: The Changing Color

Brad and Colin 4 pack for 100.00

mlm — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:08:31 -0700

Get a four pack of tickets to Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood for $100.00!!*

Pass it on!!

* Show is Nov 8 at the Pikes Peak Center. Applicable fees apply, offer good Tuesday, November 3rd at 10 AM thru Thursday, November 5th at 11:59 PM

Martina Mc Bride and Trace Adkins

MLM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:52:35 -0700

VENUE:    World Arena

    3185 Venetucci Blvd.

    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    www.worldarena.com.

SHOW DATE:         THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2009

TIME:                    7:30 PM

TICKET ON SALE DATE:    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th AT 10:00AM

Ticket Prices     $59.75 / $49.75 / $29.75 - All Seats Reserved

(This does include a facility fee but may not include any applicable service or convenience charges)

TICKET OUTLETS

Tickets can be purchased at all front-range King Soopers,

the World Arena box office, the Citadel Mall guest services desk or charge by phone

at 719-520-SHOW, 1-866-464-2626 or online at www.worldarena.com.

Warren Millerss Dynasty

MLM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:59:08 -0700

For Immediate Release

WARREN MILLER’S Dynasty Comes to the Pikes Peak Center for Four Shows November 20 and 21.

Tickets on Sale now!

Warren Miller Entertainment

warrenmiller.com

5720 Flatiron Parkway | Boulder, CO | 80301

(303) 253-6300 | Fax: 253-6378

The World’s Largest Action Sports Film Announces its 60th Annual U.S. Tour

Boulder, CO – August 14, 2009 – Sixty years ago, an adventurous man with a pair of wooden

boards strapped to his feet and an 8mm-movie camera in his hand changed the way we thought

about snow. Today, Warren Miller is the most recognized name in the ski industry, and Warren

Miller Entertainment® (WME) hosts the largest action sports film tour on the planet. This winter,

we celebrate 60 years of filmmaking with the release of Warren Miller’s Dynasty. Fresh

cinematography and immeasurable talent explodes from Dynasty, showcasing the experience, the

influence, and the originality that has grown from the action sports filmmaking institution that is

Warren Miller Entertainment.

From October through December 2009, Warren Miller’s Dynasty will crisscross the country on a

nationwide film tour. Narrated by Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition,

Dynasty highlights winter’s most gripping explorations and ultimate challenges…the new, the old,

and the unknown…the steep, the deep, and the unthinkable. All of the action in this anniversary

addition is set to an unmatched, innovative soundtrack, including music from Incubus, Silversun

Pickups, and Band of Horses.

Warren Miller’s Dynasty takes you on a breathtaking global tour of China, Alaska, Norway,

Colorado, British Columbia, and more. Join legendary WME athlete Chris Anthony as he treks into

China’s interior on a search for the birthplace of skiing; follow mountaineering marvel Chris

Davenport to Norway’s highest peaks; reunite with the pride of the Midwestern ski community,

Luke and Adam Schrab; and catch a rare glimpse at historic clips from Warren Miller

Entertainment’s vault of vintage footage.

When asked about Dynasty, the film’s director and producer Max Bervy said, “Warren Miller's

Dynasty reveals the past, present, and future of winter sports. It is a film that gathers the

generations under one roof, from the Crist family patriarch to Daron Rahlves, and the explosion of

young terrain-park talent they've inspired. It's like a family reunion, held in neck-deep pow, with

mandatory air required for entry. It leaves no snowball unturned in celebrating everyone who has,

is, and will forever be a part of Warren Miller's Dynasty.”

Warren Miller’s Dynasty will sweep the nation as a limited release, stopping in more than 240

U.S. cities, including major markets like Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With screenings often

running for one night only, Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official

start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premiers are an experience, a

party, and a phenomenon not to be missed. Come and celebrate with us…60 years of breaking trail!

Check out warrenmiller.com for tour information, videos, photos, and more.

Warren Miller Entertainment

warrenmiller.com

5720 Flatiron Parkway | Boulder, CO | 80301

(303) 253-6300 | Fax: 253-6377

Corporate Information

Warren Miller’s Dynasty is Warren Miller Entertainment’s 60th anniversary feature film, adding it

to the legacy of Warren Miller Entertainment’s® pioneering influence in action sports

cinematography. The national tour of Dynasty is co-sponsored by Colorado Tourism, Corona,

Nature Valley, and Skiing Magazine. In addition to producing an annual feature length film,

Warren Miller Entertainment has a thriving television development and production division and is

a leading source for action sports stock footage.

Warren Miller Entertainment® is a business of Bonnier Corporation's Bonnier Mountain Group®

and is based in Boulder, Colorado. Bonnier Corporation is a multi-media company whose

enterprises include leading magazines, websites, television and radio programming, feature films,

events and exhibitions.

MEDIA CONTACTS

National

Craig Oberlink, (303) 253-6300, craigo@warrenmiller.com

Anna Biggs, (303) 253-6300, annab@warrenmiller.com

East Coast

Dan Egan, (603) 254-8000, dan@eganentertainment.com

Ellen Chandler, (603) 867-8707, ellen@sparkle-media.com

Colorado

Emily McCormack, (970) 331-6145, emily@hulacommunications.com

Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, & Washington

Nancy Richter, (206) 937-1842, nrichterem@aol.com

California & Midwest

Sian Parry, (415) 394-6500, sian@glodownead.com

Anthony Davis Band & Jeremy Facknitz Oct. 15

JZD — Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:49:18 -0700

The Showcase at Studio Bee series returns next week with Anthony Davis Band and Jeremy Facknitz performing on October 15, 6:00 PM in Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. MP3 files of the bands' songs are available upon request. We have also selected the next round of artists to participate in the Showcase - they are listed below.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The October 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. All 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 p.m. 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."

HEAR AND SEE: To sample more of the band's music as well as live interviews, tune in to Jeanette Hohman's "Surround Sound" show at 10 p.m. Thursdays on KRCC (91.5 FM). Learn more about Hohman and the promotion of local music in this story from The Gazette.

ABOUT ANTHONY DAVIS BAND (6:00 PM): Anthony Davis takes the stage with the swagger of a veteran guitar slinger (with comparisons to Jimi Hendrix,Eric Clapton and SRV)Backed by Will Geisler(also singer/songwriter) rhythm and slide guitar,Jason Overton bass and vocals, this band loves to jam and is always writing new music...hope you enjoy...

ABOUT JEREMY FACKNITZ (6:45 PM): Jeremy Facknitz didn't even pick up a guitar and begin writing songs until he was 18 years old. His aunt, a songwriter herself, passed down her old Yamaha acoustic to Jeremy as Christmas gift. Within a few short months, the Michigan native found himself competing in local talent shows and jamming in various basement bands. In 1997 he made the trek upstairs and joined the Detroit-based band 'The Ottomans' (2001 Best New Alternative Band, Detroit Music Awards). Jeremy played bass guitar in the project, was the main music contributor to the groups compositions. After 'The Ottomans' parted ways in 2002, Jeremy and brother Jarod formed under the moniker 'Standing Room Only' and shared their not-so-subtle mix of deadly serious and comedic songs with intimate coffee shop gatherings throughout the mid-west. Since going solo in September 2003, Jeremy has lived and played all over the United States. Having completed U.S. mini-tours in 2006 and 2008, plans are underway for a 2009 CD release tour to support his new album, "Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jeremy is currently living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he's performing and teaching lessons. He's also moonlighting as bassist for the Detroit band "Beaten By Yuri" (see www.myspace.com/beatenbyyuri). For more info on Jeremy please see his brand new official website; www.jeremyfacknitz.com.

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've filled out the rest of our season with a new batch of talented, local artists! Here's the rest of the schedule:

Thursday, October 15

6:00 PM: Anthony Davis Band

6:45PM: Jeremy Facknitz

Thursday, November 12

6:00 PM: Tom Taylor and the Needlewood Orchestra

6:45 PM: Jason Bennett

Thursday, January 21

6:00 PM: Benjamin Pratt

6:45 PM: Dance Over Anaheim

Thursday, February 18 - Classical Night!

6:00 PM: Veronika String Quartet

6:45 PM: Mike Melton

7:15 PM: Phil Volan & Joleen Bell

Thursday, March 18

6:00 PM: John Alex Mason

6:45 PM: (artist yet to be confirmed)

Thursday, April 8

6:00 PM: Tango Red Tapestry

6:45 PM: Palmer Divide

Thursday, June 17

6:00 PM: Polaradio

6:45 PM: Chuck Snow

Thursday, July 15

6:00 PM: Mike Stephens and the Foxhole Prayers

6:45 PM: The Changing Colors

Media Alert So You Think You Can Dance

MLM — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:46:58 -0700

* MEDIA ALERT *

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR 2009

COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU THIS FALL

ADVANCE INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE WITH THE

SYTYCD SEASON 5 TOP 10 DANCERS

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm at World Arena

November 5, 2009

Please send your request for a phone interview with one of the Top 10 Dancers embarking on the much anticipated nation-wide tour to Chloe Ellers (cellers@bwr-la.com) and Michael Cilnis (mcilnis@bwr-la.com) at B|W|R Public Relations. Interviews with the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season Five top 10 dancers Ade Obayomi, Brandon Bryant, Evan Kasprzak, Janette Manrara, Jason Glover, Kayla Radomski, Kupono Aweau, Melissa Sandvig, Randi Evans, and America’s Favorite Dancer Jeanine Mason will be scheduled daily, exact times to be determined. Tickets are on sale now, for additional information please visit www.fox.com/dance. Photos are available upon request.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

MLM — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:04:36 -0700

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

of "Whose Line Is It Anyway"?

to Return to Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Center & Sunday, November 8th 7:00pm

Tickets go on-sale Friday, September 25th at 10am

Continuing to thrive on the success of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two stars of the Emmy nominated series, will return to Colorado Springs to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. The performance is coming to the Pikes Peak Center on Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale Friday, September 25th at 10am and can be purchased at any front-range King Soopers, by calling 719.520.SHOW,the Pikes Peak Center box office, or online at http://www.pikespeakcenter.com.

Tickets are $29.50, $39.50, & $44.50 plus service fees.

Since the show is driven by audience suggestions and is 100% improvised, no two performances are ever the same. For their visit to Colorado Springs, Mochrie & Sherwood will present several all-new improv games as well as some of their classics, such as Sound Effects and the Deadly Mousetrap Improv; The show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun.

Colin Mochrie began his improv career when he was first introduced to Ryan Stiles by a

friend and the two teamed up. Shortly after doing Expo 86, Colin moved to Toronto. There, he auditioned for The Second City (a famous North American comedy theater), where Stiles was working at the time. Mochrie worked in The Second City for three years.

Mochries first appearance on Whose Line is it Anyway, the British version, was in 1991. His role on the American Whose Line got off to a rocky start when ABC wanted to drop Mochrie because they thought the comedian looked too old and not hip enough. Thankfully those involved in the show held their ground, and ABC was smart enough to see that talent and creativity were more important than hip and the fans agreed, making Mochrie a popular mainstay on the American Whose Line stage.

Lately Mochrie has been as busy as ever. He has been busy appearing in commercials as the Nabisco Snack Fairy, and has been heavily involved in independent and small movie projects including in The Movie Co-op, which is a Canadian venture to help produce great Canadian movies funded by and run by the artists themselves.

Brad Sherwood was a regular cast member on ABCs Whose Line Is It Anyway? and was a regular on the British version on Comedy Central as well. His credits include The Drew Carey Show, The Green Screen Show, over 100 appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, numerous appearances on VH-1s I Love The 80s & 90s, and guest hosting Talk Soup.

Brads other past credits include a season on LA Law, To Tell The Truth, The Newz, and hosting The New Dating Game.

The official Colin & Brad web site: http://www.colinandbradshow.com

US Womens National Team begins practice for Qwest

JZD — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:40:12 -0700

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team, fresh off winning the Hockey Canada Cup, has returned to the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn., and will conduct its first practice in preparation for the 10-game Qwest Tour today at 10 a.m. CT at the Schwan Super Rink.

The Qwest Tour kicks off in St. Paul, Minn., on Sept. 25 and ends just prior to the start of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The US Women's National Team will play Finland Feb. 4 at the World Arena. Tickets are now on sale.

To provide the ultimate interactive fan experience, Qwest today launched Qwest All Access, a website that features an online, behind-the-scenes video series from U.S. teammates Erika Lawler (Fitchburg, Mass.), three-time member of the U.S. Women's National Team, and Angela Ruggiero (Simi Valley, Calif.), three-time Olympic medalist.

"Coming off of a great national team season, the Qwest Tour will allow us to further showcase our skills and give America a preview of what's to come in Vancouver,"; said Ruggiero. "The Qwest All Access feature will give me an opportunity to share my passion and love for the game with fans across America. The content will be up close and personal so fans can get a real look at what goes on and know just what it feels like to be part of all the action."

"It has been an awesome couple of weeks," said Lawler. "Now it's time to give hockey fans a taste of Qwest All Access, Erika Lawler-style. It's exciting to be able to directly connect with our fans and show them what life on the road is really like."

Qwest All Access will include weekly video podcasts that feature a behind-the-scenes look at life on the Qwest Tour. Fans can subscribe for free to the Qwest All Access online video series through iTunes, RSS or e-mail.

"Qwest is thrilled to get the Qwest Tour under way, and to connect fans directly with the Qwest Tour athletes," said Rich Karlis, director of sponsorship for Qwest. "We wish the team the best of luck on the Qwest Tour; we know they will make us proud."

In addition to the online video series, Qwest All Access will feature the Qwest 'Pic of the Game' following each stop on the Qwest Tour. Fans can also connect with Team USA during the Qwest Tour at QwestTour.com and via text message alerts featuring player quotes, game scores, training tips and information on team appearances. To sign up for weekly text messages, text QTOUR to 95294 (standard text message rates apply).

Further coverage of the Qwest Tour can be found on Twitter @QwestTour and @AngelaRuggiero, as well as on Facebook.

NOTES: Erika Lawler, Angela Ruggiero and other members of the 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team will be available to speak with the media immediately following today's practice at 12 p.m. CT for approximately 30 minutes ... The 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team will utilize the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn., as its home base during preparations for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver ... The 23-member 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team was named on Aug. 24.

ABOUT THE QWEST TOUR

The Qwest Tour, presented by Qwest Communications, will feature the 2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team playing a 10-game domestic tour that begins Sept. 25 and ends just prior to the start of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C. During that time, the U.S. squad will face off against Canada; Finland; all-star teams from the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, Hockey East and ECAC Hockey; and various other NCAA Division I women's ice hockey teams. For more details, including the full schedule and ticket information, visit QwestTour.com.

Low Down High & The Mitguards FREE concert 9/17

JZD — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:52:47 -0700

FREE CONCERT: Low Down High and The Mitguards kick off the next Showcase at Studio Bee series Sept. 17

The Showcase at Studio Bee series kicks off once again for the 2009-2010 season with local favorites Low Down High and The Mitguards, starting at 6 PM Sept. 17 at Studio Bee inside of the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., in Colorado Springs. This concert is free (no ticket required) and open to the public. High-res photos are available upon request.

The Showcase at Studio Bee highlights the best of local artists performing original music. The September 17 concert is part of this monthly concert series presented in collaboration with KRCC, COPPeR, the Independent, the Gazette   and the Pikes Peak Center. All 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: The concerts are all planned for 6 p.m. 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."

HEAR AND SEE: To sample more of the band's music as well as live interviews, tune in to Jeanette Hohman's "Surround Sound" show at 10 p.m. Thursdays on KRCC (91.5 FM).

ABOUT LOW DOWN HIGH: In the foothills of Colorado Springs, resides a
high-energy Funk, Rock band that’s creating a mountain of sound. Low
Down High is recognized for their engaging original material and their
unique, funky interpretation of cover songs. Come experience their
high-energy, low down grooves!Low Down High is all about good times,
good friends, and good tunes.ABOUT THE MITGUARDS: The Mitguards bring a unique and non-traditional perspective to folk music, combining sharp, insightful lyrics with haunting melodies and flawless harmonies. Roots-based Americana takes on a new, Southwestern air in the talented hands and voices of Deb and Chris Mitguard.

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.

Do you have the chops to perform in the Showcase? We'd love to hear from you! To be considered, please complete the following:

•    Musicians must perform original music. The music must be wholly original (no covers). Classical musicians do not need to perform original music

•    Musicians must be a resident and active in the “music communities” of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties for at least 12 months.

•    Submitted recordings must be of radio quality.

•    Musicians must have an online presence or be willing to institute a website, My Space 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:

•    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 Studio Bee Showcase

190 S. Cascade

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Doug Palazarri inducted to CS Sports Hall of Fame

JZD — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:50:43 -0700

Meet The Class of 2009 – Colorado College Ice Hockey Legend Doug Palazzari

The Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame will welcome the Class of 2009 for induction on Tuesday, November 10, at the Colorado Springs World Arena, with activities starting at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and blue-chip sports silent auction. The dinner and program will begin at 7:00.

Ice hockey oldtimers in Colorado Springs say that Doug Palazzari is the greatest Tiger ever to don the Colorado College jersey for a program that is one of the nation’s best. A native of the Minnesota Iron Range hockey hotbed, Eveleth, he grew up in a hockey-rich family. His dad, Aldo, played for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins and taught his son the game.

At Colorado College from 1970-74, the short, powerful athlete was one of the most feared scorers in the nation, blistering the nets for 95 goals, 228 points and 133 assists. He was a two-time All-American and WCHA MVP for the Tigers, playing on teams that were not as accomplished as later CC powerhouses.

He signed with the St. Louis Blues after graduation from CC, playing in 108 NHL games and scoring 18 goals over his NHL stints. His greatest impact came while playing for the Salt Lake City Golden Eagles of the Central Hockey league, the top farm club of the Blues, between 1977-1982, where he was twice named the league’s MVP and named as the CHL’s all-time greatest player in 1997.

The Tiger great served as an assistant coach at his alma mater for six seasons (1985-91) and was named to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and the Colorado College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000. USA Hockey named him as the organization’s executive director in 1999, and he served the National Governing Body in that capacity until 2005.

The other inductees are sports greats, too. Philadelphia Phillies’ manager Charlie Manuel wears a World Series championship ring, but he also led the 1992 Colorado Springs Sky Sox to the Pacific Coast League title. Jim Hartman is unmatched in success when it comes to producing great prep football teams with three state titles. The Broadmoor Skating Club has a reputation for success unmatched around the world. CU Track and Field All-American Jim Miller was one of the nation's greatest hurdlers. And the state has never produced a female soccer player quite like former Air Academy High and Duke star Andi Melde Hooks.

The Sports Hall of Fame is presented for the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation by The Gazette and American National Bank.

Reservations for tables or seats can be made NOW by calling Sloane Pavalock at the Sports Corp (719) 634-7333, ext. 1009 or by e-mail at Sloane@thesportscorp.org

Prices- $2500.00 for a VIP table of ten seats, $1000.00 for a patron table; $250.00 for a VIP seat, $100.00 for a patron seat; VIP seating includes priority seating location, complimentary wine and VIP pre-event reception with the inductees and award winners in the Penrose Club.

In addition to the inductions, the evening will include the presentation of the Sports Corp’s special awards- The Thayer Tutt Sportsman Award to Jeff Smith, and the F. Don Miller Award to Paul Ransom.

The Magic Flute Feb. 27 & 28 at Pikes Peak Center

JZD — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:33:09 -0700

Opera Theatre of the Rockies

Martile Rowland, Founder/Artistic Director

Christopher Wilkins, Music Advisor

P.O. Box 8110 ● Colorado Springs, CO 80933 ● 719-570-1950 ● www.operatheatreoftherockies.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: David Sckolnik

August 26, 2009 á la carte productions; 719-633-9373 David@operarockies.org

La Bohème and The Magic Flute herald Opera Theatre’s 2009-2010 Season

Three free public presentations will lead to the Bohème performances

For the first time in its history, Opera Theatre of the Rockies presents a season in which it will be a part of two productions in the spacious confines of Southern Colorado’s premier concert venue, The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts. On Sat. Sept. 26 at 8 pm and Sun. Sept. 27 at 2:30 pm, Opera Theatre will join the Colorado Springs Chorale as guest artists to open the season for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra. The entire performance will be given over to a semi-staged concert version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème and will be conducted by the Philharmonic’s Music Director, Lawrence Leighton Smith. Then on Sat. Feb. 27 at 7:30 pm and Sun. Feb. 28 at 3 pm, Opera Theatre will present fully-staged performances of Mozart’s final opera, The Magic Flute.

“We are very clear why we are in this business,” said Opera Theatre’s Founder and Artistic Director Martile Rowland. “When we began our organization in 1998, the goal was to provide the exceptional training and invaluable experience young aspiring opera singers must receive to launch successful careers. As the regional artistic landscape altered in the new millennium, we added the mission to cultivate the operatic art in Southern Colorado. In this, our 12th season, I believe that we are going to reach more people than ever while providing our core group of performers tremendous stage experience.”

This will be the second time Opera Theatre will join the Philharmonic as a guest artist. In the orchestra’s debut season in 2003, A Night at the Opera was huge audience and critical success. This performance marks the first time that the orchestra’s Executive Director, Nathan Newbrough, has played a part in choosing a season opener. “I think the hardest part was picking the opera,” he said. “Once we settled on Bohème, it was an obvious thing to call Martile Rowland, (Colorado Springs Chorale Artistic Director and Conductor) Donald Jenkins and (Opera Theatre Music Director and Chorale Associate Music Director) Daniel Brink as collaborators. They are three of the sharpest, most creative minds we know of, and it’s been a huge pleasure for the Philharmonic to partner with them. Puccini’s masterpiece is the biggest artistic statement of the Philharmonic season, and we couldn’t be in better hands.”

Conductors Smith and Jenkins along with Rowland and Brink were presented with the task of casting the principals for Bohème. They chose Soprano Désirée Dodson a marquee performer for Opera Theatre, last seen as Micaëla in 2008’s Carmen, as Mimi. Tenor Yang Bo, who is in Boulder as a performing artist with Colorado University’s opera program, will perform Rodolfo, Mimi’s new-found love and will be making his Colorado Springs debut.

Soprano Tina Lovejoy, a Colorado-based artist who has a growing success on the national and international operatic scene, makes her Opera Theatre/Colorado Springs Philharmonic debut as the coquettish Musetta and Baritone Thomas Eric Angerhofer is Musetta’s jealous lover Marcello. He is also making his Colorado Springs debut. Other featured roles are filled by two Opera Theatre stalwarts, Baritone Bradley Thompson as Shaunard and Bass Arthur Van Dyck in the comic roles of Benoit and Alcindoro. Bass Wu Wei is Colline and will be making his Philharmonic and Opera Theatre debut.

La Bohème stage presentation will arise from the shared efforts of Rowland and Jenkins. Brink, who works for both Opera Theatre and the Chorale, will be the musical coach for the principals. Opera Theatre continues its commitment toward audience education by offering three presentations leading up to the performances of La Bohème. Reservations are required to attend these free events and details appear in the calendars at the conclusion of this release.

After assisting the Philharmonic in the opening of their 2009-2010 season, Opera Theatre will turn its attention to one of the most beloved operas ever written. Die Zauberflöte, the German title of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, is renowned for providing an unequaled operatic entertainment that appeals to viewers of all ages. Its blend of comedy, fantasy, romance and spirituality made it an instant operatic legend, a position it has not relinquished since its premiere in 1791. It was the final success is the remarkable career of its composer, who died shortly after its debut.

The production will feature a cast and chorus comprised of the area’s best regional talent, a professional orchestra, costumes, set and lighting. “I can promise that our “Flute” will be of superb quality and of memorable presentation,” said Rowland.

Tickets for both La Bohème are The Magic Flute are on sale Sept. 21 at all TicketsWest outlets including Pikes Peak Center Box Office, by calling 520-SHOW or (866) 464-2626 or online at www.ticketswest.com. For information on group sales discounts for the Pikes Peak Center performances of The Magic Flute or to make reservations or purchase tickets for any of the La Bohème special presentations call (719) 633-9373 or alacarteproductions@msn.com. More information is available at www.operatheatreoftherockies.com.

TSO Winter Tour 2009

MLM — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 22:31:16 -0700

TSO Winter Tour 2009

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces Winter Tour 2009-2010

TSO Returns to Colorado Springs for 2 Shows

November 4th at the World Arena



World Arena and Live Nation proudly presents Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Wednesday, November 4th at the World Arena. Showtimes are 3:30PM (Matinee) and 8:00 PM (Evening). Doors open at 2:30 PM (Matinee) and 7:00PM (Evening).

With the long awaited new album Night Castle on the verge of being released, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), one of rock music’s biggest arena attractions, announces it will once again launch another monumental North American tour playing more than 80 cities in a nine-week period.

Exclusive TSO Internet Presale Begins Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10AM

By special arrangement with TSO, tickets for the Denver performance go on sale via a special internet presale exclusively sponsored by the Citadel – Colorado Springs radio group. Fans of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and listeners of KKFM, Cat Country 95.1, 92.9 The Peak, 98.9 Magic FM & 740 KVOR can log on to any of the station websites listed below beginning Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00AM through Thursday, September 10th at 10:00PM to purchase tickets in advance of the public sale. To order in advance log on to:

www.kkfm.com         www.catcountry951.com        www.929peakfm.com

            www.989magicfm.com         www.kvor.com



Reserved tickets for the TSO World Arena performances are $68.00, $58.00 and $44.00. A limited quantity of discounted Family 4-Packs are available for $100.00 (Matinee Show Only). Service charges may apply.

A portion of the proceeds from TSO’s local performance will benefit the Gazette’s “Empty Stocking Fund” courtesy of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, World Arena and Live Nation.

General Public TSO ticket sales will begin on Friday, September 11th at 10:00AM

at all TicketsWest outlets, Front Range King Soopers, World Arena box office or by phone

719-520-SHOW or online at www.worldarena.com

For ticket sales and more information on TSO, visit: www.trans-siberian.com.