National Arts Marketing and Development Conference: Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11, 2009 presented by Arts Reach at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
The overall theme for the conference is
“Are You Ready for the Wave of Change? Breakthrough Strategies for Growing Audiences, Donors, and Boards in the Coming Decade”
The two featured ticketing sessions are:
• The Box Office/Marketing Partnership: Building Successful Audience Development Strategies
and
• Leveraging Front Line Marketing Data
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE – GET 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 by September 24
In addition to receiving the lowest price, when one person from your organization registers by September 24, another person gets to go for free to the Regular Conference and the Pre-Conference E-marketing Day.
Breakouts during the Regular Conference will follow THREE TRACKS, with at least one breakout at any given time as part of the Arts Marketing Track, the Arts Development Track and -- new this year -- the Theater Track for the theater professionals in attendance. Delegates may follow a single track or "jump the track" as they please.
Also new this year will be a special Post-Conference Day titled "Revolution in the Board Room," designed for staff members and their board members. See conference details, including registration and lodging, at http://www.artsreach.com/conference.html
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bacon Brothers Coming To Illinois
Be Just 1-Degree Away: Bacon Brothers Coming to Metropolis
Kevin Bacon and his rock band The Bacon Brothers are at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for just 2 nights, September 11 & 12, 2009.
Forget about 6° of separation, be just 1° away from actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael when you see The Bacon Brothers at Metropolis. The brothers have been rocking together through 14 years and 6 albums; now they bring their gritty rock to the intimate Metropolis stage. Their music has a tough edge and some Philly soul that will get everyone dancing and leave you begging for one more song. They’re here for just two nights, so get your tickets soon, and don’t miss your chance to be up close and personal with The Bacon Brothers.
The Bacon Brothers come to Metropolis September 11 & 12, 2009 at 8 P.M. Tickets are $55, Stage Tables $65, and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
The Bacon Brothers are part of the Music series at Metropolis, dedicated to bringing in big name artists to an intimate, acoustically perfect and exclusive venue. More music shows in the 2009/10 season include performances by Metropolis Youth Symphony, Legacy Girls, Shawn Mullins, The Illinois Brass Band, Corky Siegel & Megon McDonough, Abba Salute, Liz Carroll, George Winston and Siegel-Schwall.
The Bacon Brothers are sponsored by Title Sponsor Great Street Realty. Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, the Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights, FastSigns of Arlington Heights, and Stella Artois.
Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2009/2010 performance schedule, visit "new">MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Kevin Bacon and his rock band The Bacon Brothers are at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for just 2 nights, September 11 & 12, 2009.
Forget about 6° of separation, be just 1° away from actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael when you see The Bacon Brothers at Metropolis. The brothers have been rocking together through 14 years and 6 albums; now they bring their gritty rock to the intimate Metropolis stage. Their music has a tough edge and some Philly soul that will get everyone dancing and leave you begging for one more song. They’re here for just two nights, so get your tickets soon, and don’t miss your chance to be up close and personal with The Bacon Brothers.
The Bacon Brothers come to Metropolis September 11 & 12, 2009 at 8 P.M. Tickets are $55, Stage Tables $65, and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
The Bacon Brothers are part of the Music series at Metropolis, dedicated to bringing in big name artists to an intimate, acoustically perfect and exclusive venue. More music shows in the 2009/10 season include performances by Metropolis Youth Symphony, Legacy Girls, Shawn Mullins, The Illinois Brass Band, Corky Siegel & Megon McDonough, Abba Salute, Liz Carroll, George Winston and Siegel-Schwall.
The Bacon Brothers are sponsored by Title Sponsor Great Street Realty. Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from American Airlines, the Daily Herald, Doubletree Hotel of Arlington Heights, FastSigns of Arlington Heights, and Stella Artois.
Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2009/2010 performance schedule, visit "new">MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tickets.com Client Spotlight: George Mason University
Fourth Annual ARTS by George! Benefit to Be Held Sept. 26
The Mason Gazette
Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the fourth annual ARTS by George!—a benefit event that supports student scholarships and the Great Performances at Mason series.
The event will be held at the Fairfax Campus on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. The evening begins with an exciting showcase of the extraordinary artistic talents of Mason students and faculty members, as well as a unique silent auction of arts-related items and experiences.
ARTS by George! culminates in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall with a performance by acclaimed Tony Award-winning Broadway artist Brian Stokes Mitchell. Mitchell will be accompanied by the American Festival Pops Orchestra, which makes its debut under the direction of University Professor of Music Anthony Maiello.
ARTS by George! is generously supported by many area individuals and businesses. Event co-chairs are longtime local arts supporter Julie Dyson of Alexandria, Va., and Enrique Tessada, founder and chairman of Tessada & Associates Inc. in Springfield, Va. Sponsorship co-chairs are Carolyn Peterson and Don Conwell.
Vincent Oppido, a graduate student in Mason’s School of Music, has collaborated with Mitchell to arrange an original overture of beloved songs from Broadway musicals in which Mitchell has appeared.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra is composed of more than 60 professional musicians from across the Washington, D.C., area, including Mason faculty members, musicians from the U.S. military ensembles and regional orchestras. The AFPO also includes a select group of talented young artists from Mason’s School of Music.
“ARTS by George! is advancing to a new creative level,” says CVPA Dean William Reeder. “The formation of the professional American Festival Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Anthony Maiello, and the collaboration between Brian Stokes Mitchell and CVPA graduate student Vincent Oppido represent a bold thrust of creativity. It is a natural extension of the academic, professional and community forces that constitute the Arts at Mason.”
Tickets (includes student performance showcases, food, beverages, Brian Stokes Mitchell concert and dessert reception onstage with the artist) are $200 per person. Contact Deborah Paez at dpaez@gmu.edu, call 703-993-4188, or visit www.artsbygeorge.com to order tickets and/or inquire about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Individual tickets for the Mitchell concert only may also be purchased beginning Sept. 1. Tickets are $60, $52 and $30. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit tickets.com.
The Mason Gazette
Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the fourth annual ARTS by George!—a benefit event that supports student scholarships and the Great Performances at Mason series.
The event will be held at the Fairfax Campus on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. The evening begins with an exciting showcase of the extraordinary artistic talents of Mason students and faculty members, as well as a unique silent auction of arts-related items and experiences.
ARTS by George! culminates in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall with a performance by acclaimed Tony Award-winning Broadway artist Brian Stokes Mitchell. Mitchell will be accompanied by the American Festival Pops Orchestra, which makes its debut under the direction of University Professor of Music Anthony Maiello.
ARTS by George! is generously supported by many area individuals and businesses. Event co-chairs are longtime local arts supporter Julie Dyson of Alexandria, Va., and Enrique Tessada, founder and chairman of Tessada & Associates Inc. in Springfield, Va. Sponsorship co-chairs are Carolyn Peterson and Don Conwell.
Vincent Oppido, a graduate student in Mason’s School of Music, has collaborated with Mitchell to arrange an original overture of beloved songs from Broadway musicals in which Mitchell has appeared.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra is composed of more than 60 professional musicians from across the Washington, D.C., area, including Mason faculty members, musicians from the U.S. military ensembles and regional orchestras. The AFPO also includes a select group of talented young artists from Mason’s School of Music.
“ARTS by George! is advancing to a new creative level,” says CVPA Dean William Reeder. “The formation of the professional American Festival Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Anthony Maiello, and the collaboration between Brian Stokes Mitchell and CVPA graduate student Vincent Oppido represent a bold thrust of creativity. It is a natural extension of the academic, professional and community forces that constitute the Arts at Mason.”
Tickets (includes student performance showcases, food, beverages, Brian Stokes Mitchell concert and dessert reception onstage with the artist) are $200 per person. Contact Deborah Paez at dpaez@gmu.edu, call 703-993-4188, or visit www.artsbygeorge.com to order tickets and/or inquire about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Individual tickets for the Mitchell concert only may also be purchased beginning Sept. 1. Tickets are $60, $52 and $30. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit tickets.com.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers Reach 3 Million Tickets Sold Milestone for 2009
The Milwaukee Brewers this morning reached 3 million total tickets sold for the 2009 season. It is the second consecutive season the Brewers have reached the 3 million ticket plateau and the second time in team history.
The Brewers currently have sold out 27 games on the season and through 65 home games have a season attendance of 2,480,233. The Brewers average attendance of 38,157 currently ranks eighth- highest in all of Major League Baseball. Last season, the Brewers established a franchise attendance record with 3,068,458.
"Reaching three million tickets sold is the ultimate testament to Brewers fans, and it speaks volumes about their loyalty to the team and passion for the game," said Brewers Executive Vice President Rick Schlesinger. "We thank all of the fans who have come out this season, and we will continue to make the Miller Park experience the very best in baseball."
The Brewers have 16 home games left in the 2009 regular season. Tickets remain for all future home games, but advance purchase is encouraged. Individual tickets may be purchased online at brewers.com, the Miller Park Box Office, all tickets.com outlets and by calling 414-902-4000 or 800-933-7890.
The Brewers currently have sold out 27 games on the season and through 65 home games have a season attendance of 2,480,233. The Brewers average attendance of 38,157 currently ranks eighth- highest in all of Major League Baseball. Last season, the Brewers established a franchise attendance record with 3,068,458.
"Reaching three million tickets sold is the ultimate testament to Brewers fans, and it speaks volumes about their loyalty to the team and passion for the game," said Brewers Executive Vice President Rick Schlesinger. "We thank all of the fans who have come out this season, and we will continue to make the Miller Park experience the very best in baseball."
The Brewers have 16 home games left in the 2009 regular season. Tickets remain for all future home games, but advance purchase is encouraged. Individual tickets may be purchased online at brewers.com, the Miller Park Box Office, all tickets.com outlets and by calling 414-902-4000 or 800-933-7890.
Mobile Trends: Americans' Cell Phone Ownership Statistics
A poll conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion supports that employment and age are among the most significant factors in determining an American's cell phone habits.
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) US Americans report that they own a cell phone, and 16% say they own a personal digital assistant (PDA) such as a Blackberry, Palm or iPhone.
Not surprisingly, the research confirmed that age is a determining factor in cell-phone and PDA ownership: Some 94% of Americans under age 45 have cell phones, whereas slightly more than eight in 10 Americans 45 or older tote the devices.
92% of the employed survey participants own a cell phone, approximately 25% of which are PDAs.
Regionally, those who live in the Northeast and South regions of the US report the highest cell-phone ownership. Nearly nine in 10 (89%) of residents in these areas report owning a cell phone, while 82% of those in the Midwest and 85% of those in the West have them.
Read more >
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) US Americans report that they own a cell phone, and 16% say they own a personal digital assistant (PDA) such as a Blackberry, Palm or iPhone.
Not surprisingly, the research confirmed that age is a determining factor in cell-phone and PDA ownership: Some 94% of Americans under age 45 have cell phones, whereas slightly more than eight in 10 Americans 45 or older tote the devices.
92% of the employed survey participants own a cell phone, approximately 25% of which are PDAs.
Regionally, those who live in the Northeast and South regions of the US report the highest cell-phone ownership. Nearly nine in 10 (89%) of residents in these areas report owning a cell phone, while 82% of those in the Midwest and 85% of those in the West have them.
Read more >
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Earthquakes to Play Club Deportivo Aguila on September 8
Our Sports Central
The San Jose Earthquakes will host legendary Salvadoran side Club Deportivo Aguila on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The game will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium and will be season ticket holder bonus game "B." Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Individual tickets for the game go on sale Tuesday, August 18 at 10 a.m. PT and are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game "B" ticket for the match. Season ticket holders will also have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.
Aguila is one of El Salvador's all-time winningest teams, having captured 15 first division championships since its founding in 1926. They won their first title in 1959 and their most recent championship came in 2006. They also were the first Salvadoran team to win the CONCACAF Championship when it captured that title in 1976. The club is located in San Miguel.
The match marks the second straight year the Earthquakes will play a team from El Salvador. They defeated CD FAS 2-1 on Oct. 7, 2008 at Buck Shaw Stadium. San Jose is now 5-8-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team and the win against FAS last season.
Find tickets >
The San Jose Earthquakes will host legendary Salvadoran side Club Deportivo Aguila on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The game will be held at Buck Shaw Stadium and will be season ticket holder bonus game "B." Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Individual tickets for the game go on sale Tuesday, August 18 at 10 a.m. PT and are available online at sjearthquakes.com, by calling (800) 225-2277 or by visiting your local authorized Tickets.com outlets. Prices for individual tickets range from $20 to $60. Season ticket holders should use their Bonus Game "B" ticket for the match. Season ticket holders will also have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price.
Aguila is one of El Salvador's all-time winningest teams, having captured 15 first division championships since its founding in 1926. They won their first title in 1959 and their most recent championship came in 2006. They also were the first Salvadoran team to win the CONCACAF Championship when it captured that title in 1976. The club is located in San Miguel.
The match marks the second straight year the Earthquakes will play a team from El Salvador. They defeated CD FAS 2-1 on Oct. 7, 2008 at Buck Shaw Stadium. San Jose is now 5-8-5 all-time against international opponents in friendly matches, including their 4-0 victory over the Honduran Olympic Team and the win against FAS last season.
Find tickets >
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Karen LaVorgna Announced as Vice President of Sales for Tickets.com
Tickets.com, a leading worldwide provider of integrated ticketing solutions, announced the appointment of Karen LaVorgna as its new vice president of sales. In this position, Ms. LaVorgna will be responsible for developing and executing overall corporate sales strategy and managing the company’s national sales force. She will be based in the Tickets.com world headquarters in Costa Mesa, California.
“We are pleased that Karen LaVorgna has joined our executive team,” said Steve DeMots, senior vice president of business development. “Her extensive sales background in technology-related fields is a perfect fit with our vision to advance the ticketing industry through leading-edge technologies.”
Ms. LaVorgna has fourteen years in the information technology industry and has worked with such companies as NYSE, Boeing, APS, and Apollo. Just prior to joining Tickets.com, she was with Technology Staffing Solutions, a services company focused on providing the highest quality resources to their client’s businesses for the most effective use of Information Technology.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Tickets.com family,” said LaVorgna. “Tickets.com has such a strong product portfolio, anchored by the revolutionary ProVenue® ticketing solution. I look forward to communicating the corporate philosophy and helping venues and organizations understand the need for innovation and industry-leading technology when considering a ticketing provider.”
“We are pleased that Karen LaVorgna has joined our executive team,” said Steve DeMots, senior vice president of business development. “Her extensive sales background in technology-related fields is a perfect fit with our vision to advance the ticketing industry through leading-edge technologies.”
Ms. LaVorgna has fourteen years in the information technology industry and has worked with such companies as NYSE, Boeing, APS, and Apollo. Just prior to joining Tickets.com, she was with Technology Staffing Solutions, a services company focused on providing the highest quality resources to their client’s businesses for the most effective use of Information Technology.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Tickets.com family,” said LaVorgna. “Tickets.com has such a strong product portfolio, anchored by the revolutionary ProVenue® ticketing solution. I look forward to communicating the corporate philosophy and helping venues and organizations understand the need for innovation and industry-leading technology when considering a ticketing provider.”
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