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MONDAY, JAN 9TH, 2011Investors Group Stars On Ice presented by Lindt2012 LOVE 'N' LIFE TOURWEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH, 2012 SAVE-ON-FOODS MEMORIAL CENTRE – VICTORIA, BC DOORS: 6:00PM SHOW: 7:00PM (Victoria, BC) – The world’s premier figure skating tour, Stars on Ice, has brought together a superstar ensemble of Olympic, World and National Champions from all over the globe for the 2012 season. The award-winning production will visit twelve Canadian cities, arriving in Victoria, BC on the 16th of May, 2012 for a 7pm performance at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. Stars on Ice has always showcased the unique combination of athleticism and artistry which is figure skating, in a cutting edge premier entertainment spectacular. In 2010, Stars on Ice highlighted North American superiority in the Winter Olympics. Last year, Stars on Ice celebrated its third decade of shows in Canada by bringing the world an unparalleled cast of legends past, present, and future. In 2012, the “Stars on Ice Love ‘n’ Life” Tour will get a new infusion of creativity from legendary skater, Kurt Browning, who will co-direct and choreograph this year’s production. “I am thrilled and a tad intimidated with the opportunity to choreograph Stars on Ice,” said Browning. “My relationship with this tour has been wonderful for over two decades, and I want to give this new role with the show my best effort like I did, and still will, as a skater.” Stars on Ice continues to be a pioneer in figure skating by offering fans the rare opportunity to witness some of the world’s most creative and cherished champions performing together in both individual and ensemble routines. This year’s tour features a stellar cast of world-renowned athletes, including Four-Time World Champion & Four-Time Canadian National Champion Kurt Browning; 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists and World Champions Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir (Canada); 2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist Joannie Rochette (Canada) and Olympic Bronze Medalist & World Champion Jeffrey Buttle (Canada). The award-winning Stars on Ice Tour will be made into a one-hour CBC television special to be aired in December. The performance at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, ON, on Thursday, May 3, will be recorded for the National broadcast. Visit www.starsonice.ca for more details on air date and time. Stars on Ice, founded by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, is one of the premier touring entertainment events in the world. Tickets for the “Stars on Ice Love ‘n’ Life” Tour in Victoria go on sale Friday, January 13th. Special on-ice seating is available upon request. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Tickets start at $25 and are available via www.selectyourtickets.com and the Select Your Tickets Box Office. Please visit www.starsonice.ca for more information as well as exciting show announcements. About Stars on Ice Founded in 1986 by skating icon and Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, the Stars on Ice Tour originated in the United States. In 1991, Stars on Ice began to tour Canada and has now played more than 200 shows over two decades. Past tour performers include Kurt Browning, Jamie Salé & David Pelletier, Kristi Yamaguchi and Elvis Stojko. In its 22nd season, Stars on Ice will bring quality entertainment to twelve major Canadian markets this spring. Stars on Ice is produced by IMG, the world's premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Company. For more information about the tour, please visit www.starsonice.ca. Keep in touch with Stars on Ice on Facebook: www.facebook.com/starsonice and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/starsonice. Tickets (incl. HST) $25.00, $45.00, $80.00 & $120.00(Plus FMF & Service charges)** RESERVED STANDS / ALL AGES** For more information contact: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Office: 250.220.2600 For Tickets call (250) 220-7777Methods of Payment: 1) Cash2) Debit 3) MasterCard 4) Visa Random Line-up Policy: For most Select Your Tickets events in conjunction with the promoter or venue, we institute a lottery draw for walk-up consumers 15-30 minutes before an onsale. Numbers after the number drawn will line up sequentially. Any numbers preceding the number drawn will line up at the end of the line. Any patrons arriving after the draw will line up after the last ticket. This is to ensure consumer fairness. Box Office: Box Office Information ----- With head office in Vancouver, RG Arenas is a division of RG Properties. RG Arenas manage and/or own facilities in Kelowna, Greater Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia For more information contact: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre info@saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com Phone: 250.220.2600 OR: Select Your Tickets info@selectyourtickets.com Phone: 250-220-7777
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PRESENT DRALION IN VICTORIA
EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY FROM JUNE 22 - 26, 2011 AT SAVE-ON-FOODS MEMORIAL CENTRE
Exclusive Discounted Tickets Available Online Now for Cirque Club Members Tickets for General Public On Sale from December 6
Victoria, November 30, 2010 - Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that its newest arena show, Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”), will be performing in Victoria from June 22 - 26, 2011 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre for eight performances only.
Advance discounted tickets for Dralion are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through December 5. 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.
Tickets for the general public will be available starting December 6 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 250-220-7777.
Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. In Fall 2010, Dralion will embark on a new journey, performing the same captivating production, but now in arenas throughout North America, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.
The Show The name Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters. Ticket Information Category 1 and 2: Adults: From $45 to $85 Children (12 & under): From $36 to $69 Military, Seniors & Students: From $40.50 to $72
Through December 5 only, special discounts on tickets in Category 1 and 2 are available online to Cirque Club members. Join now at www.cirqueclub.com.
Premium Tickets: Adults: From $100 to $105 Children (12 & under): From $80 to $85 Military, Seniors & Students: $90
Show Schedule (June 22 - 26, 2011): Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30pm Thursday, June 23 at 7:30pm Friday, June 24 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm Saturday, June 25 at 4pm and 8pm Sunday, June 26 at 1pm and 5 pm
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 1,200 artists from close to 50 different countries.
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million spectators in 300 cities on five continents. Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters are in Montreal, Canada. The company has received such prestigious awards as the Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gémeaux, Félix, and Rose d’Or de Montreux. 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 |
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