BU-BC Move Their Clash to Storied Field in January
College Hockey News
CHN Staff Report
Boston College and Boston University, confirming news that was leaked out last month, will play an outdoor game at historic Fenway Park on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.
The game, at 7:30 p.m., will be preceded by a women's game between New Hampshire and Northeastern at 4 p.m.
Fenway is also hosting the NHL Winter Classic this season, which will take place New Year's Day, one week before the BU-BC game.
“We are very excited to bring college hockey to Fenway Park in this once in a lifetime event. It’s great for the growth of the sport, as we have seen what the Winter Classic has done for the NHL and its fans,” said Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna.
There have been two other outdoor men's games in the modern era: The "Cold War" game between Michigan and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in 2001, which drew 74,544 fans; and a game between Wisconsin and Ohio State at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., in February 2006, which drew 40,890.
BU and BC represent the last two national champions, and will be the 248th meeting between the famed rivals. New England Sports Network (NESN) will broadcast the men’s game live from Fenway Park.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Sept. 17 at noon. Tickets for the doubleheader will start at just $5. For more information on the event and details regarding ticket availability, see www.tickets.com/fenwayhockey.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Americans Flocking To Internet With Wireless Devices
Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project finds a 73% increase in Americans accessing the Web via their handheld devices since late 2007.
W. David Gardner
InformationWeek
The Pew report author attributes the escalation to Americans' desire to connect with others, satisfy information inquiries, and share content with friends -- wherever, whenever. A demographic study reveals that African Americans are 70% more likely than Caucasians to access the mobile Web on an average day.
Read more >
W. David Gardner
InformationWeek
The Pew report author attributes the escalation to Americans' desire to connect with others, satisfy information inquiries, and share content with friends -- wherever, whenever. A demographic study reveals that African Americans are 70% more likely than Caucasians to access the mobile Web on an average day.
Read more >
Thursday, August 20, 2009
STG Presents Brandi Carlile With Katie Herzig 10/24 At Paramount Theatre
BroadwayWorld
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Brandi Carlile with special guest Katie Herzig on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:00pm at the Paramount Theatre.
A gifted singer/songwriter whose rich voice and literate storytelling belie her youth (she was only 23 when she released her major-label debut), Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, WA, an isolated community 50 miles away from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, Carlile grew up learning to make her own entertainment, camping and hiking in the nearby woods and teaching herself to sing. Carlile grew up listening to the classic country music her parents doted on (Patsy Cline remains Carlile's favorite singer), and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother.
At 17, Carlile picked up the guitar, having developed a taste for rock & roll through Elton John's classic albums of the 1970s (she cites Tumbleweed Connection as a particular favorite), and she began hitting the Seattle bar scene, playing anywhere she could get a gig (including a stint singing backup for an Elvis Presley tribute act). While playing clubs, she encountered a band called the Fighting Machinists, featuring twin brothers Tim Hanseroth on guitar and Phil Hanseroth. Impressed by their instrumental skills and spot-on harmonies, Carlile became an instant fan of the Fighting Machinists, and when the group broke up, she persuaded the Hanseroth twins to form a group with her.
While they started out as an aggressive rock & roll band, Carlile's emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work soon became the dominant component of the group's sound, and they began touring regularly, headlining small venues and opening shows for Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India.Arie. In 2000, Carlile recorded the first of several self-released recordings that sold briskly at shows, and in 2005 Carlile was signed to Columbia Records, releasing a self-titled album later that same year. The album earned enthusiastic reviews, and Carlile was named one of 2005's "Artists to Watch" by Rolling Stone. In 2006, Carlile and her band began work on her second Columbia album, with T-Bone Burnett producing. Titled The Story, it was released in spring 2007.
Tickets: $30.50, not including applicable fees. Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com, in person at the Paramount or Moore Theatres box offices, 24-hour kiosks located outside The Paramount & Moore Theatres, charge by phone at 877-STG-4TIX, or online at STGPresents.org.
Seattle Theatre Group is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Brandi Carlile with special guest Katie Herzig on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 8:00pm at the Paramount Theatre.
A gifted singer/songwriter whose rich voice and literate storytelling belie her youth (she was only 23 when she released her major-label debut), Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, WA, an isolated community 50 miles away from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, Carlile grew up learning to make her own entertainment, camping and hiking in the nearby woods and teaching herself to sing. Carlile grew up listening to the classic country music her parents doted on (Patsy Cline remains Carlile's favorite singer), and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother.
At 17, Carlile picked up the guitar, having developed a taste for rock & roll through Elton John's classic albums of the 1970s (she cites Tumbleweed Connection as a particular favorite), and she began hitting the Seattle bar scene, playing anywhere she could get a gig (including a stint singing backup for an Elvis Presley tribute act). While playing clubs, she encountered a band called the Fighting Machinists, featuring twin brothers Tim Hanseroth on guitar and Phil Hanseroth. Impressed by their instrumental skills and spot-on harmonies, Carlile became an instant fan of the Fighting Machinists, and when the group broke up, she persuaded the Hanseroth twins to form a group with her.
While they started out as an aggressive rock & roll band, Carlile's emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work soon became the dominant component of the group's sound, and they began touring regularly, headlining small venues and opening shows for Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India.Arie. In 2000, Carlile recorded the first of several self-released recordings that sold briskly at shows, and in 2005 Carlile was signed to Columbia Records, releasing a self-titled album later that same year. The album earned enthusiastic reviews, and Carlile was named one of 2005's "Artists to Watch" by Rolling Stone. In 2006, Carlile and her band began work on her second Columbia album, with T-Bone Burnett producing. Titled The Story, it was released in spring 2007.
Tickets: $30.50, not including applicable fees. Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com, in person at the Paramount or Moore Theatres box offices, 24-hour kiosks located outside The Paramount & Moore Theatres, charge by phone at 877-STG-4TIX, or online at STGPresents.org.
Seattle Theatre Group is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Art of War Returns to Dallas October 31st
SOA World Magazine
Marketwire
SUN Sports & Entertainment, Inc. announced the return of its premiere Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Series "Art of War" back to Dallas, TX on Saturday, October 31st 2009 at the Mesquite Resistol Arena. Tickets to the public go on sale September 1st, 2009 at (www.tickets.com).
The stage is set for another action packed Night of MMA, (America's fastest growing Sport), when SUN presents "Art of War" in a special Halloween Theme "Fright Night - Fight Night" that will feature a surprise Musical Performance Guest, Spectacular Pre-Fight and Post Fight Parties, In-Arena Promotions and extensive media exposure. SUN will be showcasing some of the best pound-for-pound talent, with ten exciting professional fights scheduled to take place in the circular cage starting at 7pm.
There is a growing MMA fan base around the country and the opportunity to produce another "Art of War" Event is a great milestone for the company. SUN looks forward to building its brand as a household name in the MMA industry. SUN has had numerous top MMA veterans previously fight in the cage, including: Pedro Rizzo, Jeff Monson, Ron Waterman, Jeremy Horn, Wes Simms, David Loiseau, Jorge Santiago, Alex Andrade and many more.
SUN President Clyde Gentry III stated, "This will be one night that Dallas has not seen in a long time. We are preparing a Fight Night that will have tremendous entertainment value on Halloween with numerous contests and promotions. 'Art of War' has a great fan base here in Dallas and we will deliver a show to remember!"
The SUN MMA series will return back to the newly renovated Mesquite Resistol Arena (www.mesquiterodeo.com). The venue, which seats over 6,000 people, also includes standard and custom Sky Boxes for up to 80 people. The Arena provides full service for all guests to include complete wine, beer, liquor and food service.
Tickets start at $20 for General Admission, and up to $100 for VIP Cage Side Seats. There are also a limited number of Sky Boxes available for groups of 10 people for $1,250, which include: In-Suite Buffet, Beer/Wine and VIP pre-fight and post-fight party access. Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are also available, as well as In-Arena Booths and Program Advertising. Corporate Sponsor packages are available by contacting the company at: admin@sunorganization.com. For up-to-date information relating to the fight card and festivities, please visit www.artofwarlive.com.
About SUN:
SUN Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (www.sunorganization.com) is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Event Production and Promotion Company specializing in concept-driven MMA events. SUN is a Certified and Licensed Combative Sports Promoter that produces World Class MMA Events under the brand, "Art of War" (www.artofwarlive.com).
Marketwire
SUN Sports & Entertainment, Inc. announced the return of its premiere Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Series "Art of War" back to Dallas, TX on Saturday, October 31st 2009 at the Mesquite Resistol Arena. Tickets to the public go on sale September 1st, 2009 at (www.tickets.com).
The stage is set for another action packed Night of MMA, (America's fastest growing Sport), when SUN presents "Art of War" in a special Halloween Theme "Fright Night - Fight Night" that will feature a surprise Musical Performance Guest, Spectacular Pre-Fight and Post Fight Parties, In-Arena Promotions and extensive media exposure. SUN will be showcasing some of the best pound-for-pound talent, with ten exciting professional fights scheduled to take place in the circular cage starting at 7pm.
There is a growing MMA fan base around the country and the opportunity to produce another "Art of War" Event is a great milestone for the company. SUN looks forward to building its brand as a household name in the MMA industry. SUN has had numerous top MMA veterans previously fight in the cage, including: Pedro Rizzo, Jeff Monson, Ron Waterman, Jeremy Horn, Wes Simms, David Loiseau, Jorge Santiago, Alex Andrade and many more.
SUN President Clyde Gentry III stated, "This will be one night that Dallas has not seen in a long time. We are preparing a Fight Night that will have tremendous entertainment value on Halloween with numerous contests and promotions. 'Art of War' has a great fan base here in Dallas and we will deliver a show to remember!"
The SUN MMA series will return back to the newly renovated Mesquite Resistol Arena (www.mesquiterodeo.com). The venue, which seats over 6,000 people, also includes standard and custom Sky Boxes for up to 80 people. The Arena provides full service for all guests to include complete wine, beer, liquor and food service.
Tickets start at $20 for General Admission, and up to $100 for VIP Cage Side Seats. There are also a limited number of Sky Boxes available for groups of 10 people for $1,250, which include: In-Suite Buffet, Beer/Wine and VIP pre-fight and post-fight party access. Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are also available, as well as In-Arena Booths and Program Advertising. Corporate Sponsor packages are available by contacting the company at: admin@sunorganization.com. For up-to-date information relating to the fight card and festivities, please visit www.artofwarlive.com.
About SUN:
SUN Sports & Entertainment, Inc. (www.sunorganization.com) is a Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Event Production and Promotion Company specializing in concept-driven MMA events. SUN is a Certified and Licensed Combative Sports Promoter that produces World Class MMA Events under the brand, "Art of War" (www.artofwarlive.com).
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
St. Louis Cardinals - Print at Home Ticket Delivery
Why wait when you can have your Cardinals baseball tickets delivered instantly? Easy, smooth entry into the ballpark. Don't wait for your tickets to arrive in the mail or in the will call line on game day. Simply print your baseball tickets on your home or office printer for faster and more convenient ticket delivery. Purchase St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets at www.stlcardinals.com.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tickets.com Mobile Ticketing Solutions
Tickets.com Mobile Ticketing Solutions:
As mobile web adoption continues to surge, companies worldwide realize the importance of providing customers a successful experience when going to their sites from mobile phones – even if the mobile experience is limited or done in phases. The mobile site is now analogous to the web site as the hub of your interaction with customers’ mobile phones.
ProVenueMobile™
Expand your reach by making tickets available for purchase through mobile devices. Now you can offer customers the ability to complete a ticket transaction from a mobile phone. Customers are no longer limited by time or place. Mobilizing your website – including event listings, venue information, and purchase process – offers your customers the ultimate convenience: the ability to buy your tickets anytime, anywhere!
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Tickets@Phone®
Send paperless, barcoded tickets directly to your customers’ mobile phones. Tickets@Phone are redeemed at your venue directly from their mobile phone display through the use of a barcode scanner.
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As mobile web adoption continues to surge, companies worldwide realize the importance of providing customers a successful experience when going to their sites from mobile phones – even if the mobile experience is limited or done in phases. The mobile site is now analogous to the web site as the hub of your interaction with customers’ mobile phones.
ProVenueMobile™
Expand your reach by making tickets available for purchase through mobile devices. Now you can offer customers the ability to complete a ticket transaction from a mobile phone. Customers are no longer limited by time or place. Mobilizing your website – including event listings, venue information, and purchase process – offers your customers the ultimate convenience: the ability to buy your tickets anytime, anywhere!
Learn more about selling mobile tickets >
Tickets@Phone®
Send paperless, barcoded tickets directly to your customers’ mobile phones. Tickets@Phone are redeemed at your venue directly from their mobile phone display through the use of a barcode scanner.
Learn more about mobile phone tickets >
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Alys Stephens Center to Celebrate Nashville Music with Two New Shows
Nashville’s Holly Williams to perform Aug. 20
Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Trio “On Stage with the Band” Oct. 14
The Alys Stephens Center will celebrate Nashville music with two new shows: Holly Williams on Thursday, Aug. 20 and the Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Trio on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Come early for craft brew tastings hosted by Good People Brewing in the lobby at 6 p.m. before each show. Concert hall doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the shows begin at 7 p.m. The Alys Stephens Center is located at 1200 10th Ave. South. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
Holly Williams’ debut album “The Ones We Never Knew” and her latest “Here with Me” prove the Nashville singer-songwriter follows the family tradition yet creates a sound uniquely her own. Hank Williams was her grandfather, Hank Junior her father and Hank III is her half-brother, but she is a woman with her own sound. Williams, who penned the majority of the new album’s 11 tracks, writes with piercing clarity on situations from her life. She is featured in the current People magazine, and you can see her Aug. 12 on CBS’s “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Tickets go on sale for $35 July 28 ($20 for students). Call 205-975-2787 or go online to www.AlysStephens.org.
Jim Lauderdale is country music’s most prolific songwriter and brings his stellar bluegrass trio to the Alys Stephens Center’s one-of-a-kind setting, “On Stage with the Band.” Patrons enjoy a more intimate music experience with the band during “On Stage” series shows in 110 seats on stage with the band and 220 seats in the choral balcony.
Lauderdale is fresh from the acclaimed “Sulphur to Sugarcane” tour with Elvis Costello and a 2008 Grammy win for Bluegrass Album of the Year for “The Bluegrass Diaries.” This quintessential “songwriter’s songwriter” has written hits for some of country music’s superstars: The Dixie Chicks, George Jones, George Strait, Vince Gill and Patti Loveless. He won a 2002 Grammy for “Lost in the Lonesome Pines” with Ralph Stanley and won the Americana Music Awards Artist of the Year and Song of the Year awards in 2002 and 2003. Tickets on the stage are $40; tickets in the choral balcony are $35. Call 205-975-2787 or go online to www.AlysStephens.org.
About the Alys Stephens Center
Located on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast’s premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of theatre and music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world’s best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.
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Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Trio “On Stage with the Band” Oct. 14
The Alys Stephens Center will celebrate Nashville music with two new shows: Holly Williams on Thursday, Aug. 20 and the Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Trio on Wednesday, Oct. 14.Come early for craft brew tastings hosted by Good People Brewing in the lobby at 6 p.m. before each show. Concert hall doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the shows begin at 7 p.m. The Alys Stephens Center is located at 1200 10th Ave. South. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.
Holly Williams’ debut album “The Ones We Never Knew” and her latest “Here with Me” prove the Nashville singer-songwriter follows the family tradition yet creates a sound uniquely her own. Hank Williams was her grandfather, Hank Junior her father and Hank III is her half-brother, but she is a woman with her own sound. Williams, who penned the majority of the new album’s 11 tracks, writes with piercing clarity on situations from her life. She is featured in the current People magazine, and you can see her Aug. 12 on CBS’s “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Tickets go on sale for $35 July 28 ($20 for students). Call 205-975-2787 or go online to www.AlysStephens.org.
Jim Lauderdale is country music’s most prolific songwriter and brings his stellar bluegrass trio to the Alys Stephens Center’s one-of-a-kind setting, “On Stage with the Band.” Patrons enjoy a more intimate music experience with the band during “On Stage” series shows in 110 seats on stage with the band and 220 seats in the choral balcony.
Lauderdale is fresh from the acclaimed “Sulphur to Sugarcane” tour with Elvis Costello and a 2008 Grammy win for Bluegrass Album of the Year for “The Bluegrass Diaries.” This quintessential “songwriter’s songwriter” has written hits for some of country music’s superstars: The Dixie Chicks, George Jones, George Strait, Vince Gill and Patti Loveless. He won a 2002 Grammy for “Lost in the Lonesome Pines” with Ralph Stanley and won the Americana Music Awards Artist of the Year and Song of the Year awards in 2002 and 2003. Tickets on the stage are $40; tickets in the choral balcony are $35. Call 205-975-2787 or go online to www.AlysStephens.org.
About the Alys Stephens Center
Located on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast’s premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of theatre and music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world’s best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.
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TEXT: www.uab.edu/news
TWEETS: www.twitter.com/uabnews
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