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Posted: February 8, 2010
America’s Sweetheart
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Kicks Off Her Highly-Anticipated 2010 Tour
This March!
Featuring Special Guests
Craig Morgan
Sons of Sylvia
With the release of her newest CD “Play On,” Carrie has cemented her standing as one of music’s most talented artists. Don’t miss your chance to see Carrie perform all your favorites as well as her newest hits like “Cowboy Casanova” and “Mama’s Song.”
JUNE 13TH – RUPP ARENA
LEXINGTON, KY
Tickets On-Sale FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH AT 10AM!
Tickets available online at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, the Rupp Arena Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000
Posted: February 5, 2010
TIM MCGRAW
SOUTHERN VOICE TOUR
featuring very special guests
Lady Antebellum & The Lost Trailers
RUPP ARENA / FEBRUARY 26
Additional Tickets On Sale Now!
Lexington has proven that they love Tim McGraw! Due to overwhelming response, Live Nation and Tim McGraw have opened up an additional 2500 seats for the Friday, February 26th concert at Rupp Arena with very special guests Lady Antebellum and The Lost Trailers. The Southern Voice Tour is brought to you by your local Outback Steakhouse.
Tickets starting at just $24.75* are on sale now at the Rupp Arena box office, online at Livenation.com and Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000
Posted: December 22, 2009
Monster Jam Roars Into Rupp Arena Saturday, January 16th
Tickets On Sale Now!
Taco Bell and 1-800 Ask Gary Presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Brought to you by Ford Trucks Saturday, January 16th @ 7:30pm in Rupp Arena.
Monster Jam is the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster trucks including Virginia Giant, Black Stallion, Iron Warrior, Raminator, and more*. Monster Jam performs to the delight of families with three elements to every show – the pit party, racing, and freestyle.
Motor Sports fans of all ages may get up close and personal with Monster Jam drivers during the Built Ford Tough Party In The Pits beginning @ 5:00pm on Saturday, January 16th in Rupp Arena. A pit pass is required for entrance in which fans may meet the drivers, take pictures, and get autographs. Free pit passes are available at participating Advance Auto Parts locations. Pit passes will be $5 on the day of the show and will be available at the Rupp Arena box office. Space is limited and a pit pass does not guarantee entry, therefore early arrival is suggested.
Monster Jam tickets are on sale now, and may be purchased at the Rupp Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices start at just $10 for kids ages 2-12, $20 for Super Value Adult seats, $25 for Gold Circle seating, and $75 for the Total Access Pass which includes the best seats in the house, and access to a Private Pit Party prior to the show.
*Lexington monster truck line-up subject to change.
For more information visit www.monsterjam.com.
Posted: December 21, 2009
Hosted By NewSong and Presented By Holt International
WINTER JAM 2010 TOUR SPECTACULAR FEATURES THIRD DAY,
NEWSBOYS, NEWSONG, TENTH AVENUE NORTH,
FIREFLIGHT AND SPEAKER TONY NOLAN
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Christian music’s largest annual tour, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular, will hit 44 cities beginning in January and is slated to feature some of the top artists in Christian music. Hosted for the 15th consecutive year by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the Tour will also include multi-platinum Reunion recording artist Third Day; internationally-renowned Inpop recording artist Newsboys; Dove Award-winning Reunion recording artist Tenth Avenue North; acclaimed Flicker recording artist Fireflight; and guest speaker Tony Nolan.
Winter Jam 2010 will kick-off January 8 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, stopping in Atlanta; Cincinnati; Oklahoma City; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Birmingham, Alabama; Wichita, Kansas; Nashville, Tennessee; Champaign, Illinois; and Des Moines, Iowa, among other cities, before concluding March 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Admission is $10 at the door, and in addition to the main show artists, the Tour will include a Pre-Jam Party with Sidewalk Prophets, Robert Pierre and Revive.
“Our vision has always been to bring together great music, the Gospel message, and a low admission price in some of the biggest venues in the country,” said Eddie Carswell, NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator. “We want families and youth groups to enjoy a night of top-notch entertainment that serves a greater purpose.”
“This year’s Winter Jam line-up is a great mix of some of the most respected artists in Christian music along with some of the brightest new acts,” said Roy Morgan, owner, Premier Productions, producer of Winter Jam. “We are honored to continue our partnership with NewSong for another year of excellent music and ministry.”
The Winter Jam 2009 Tour Spectacular ranked among the largest tours in the world, according to Pollstar's First Quarter Attendance Chart. Earlier this year Winter Jam received the GMA Impact Award, which is presented to "the non-artist individual or organization that has made the most significant impact on the gospel music industry over the last two or three years.” In addition, Winter Jam 2009 was voted both "Concert of the Year" by Gospel Music Channel viewers and "Best Tour" in the CCMmagazine.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Presented by Holt International, the Winter Jam 2010 Tour Spectacular is also sponsored by the American Bible Society, HearItFirst.com, Camp Electric, Premier Christian Cruises, All Access Merchandising, Texas TransEastern, Xtreme Conferences, and Wayne E. Bailey Produce.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
One of Christian music’s most highly regarded and successful bands, NewSong’s 28 years in ministry have yielded 17 albums; 20 #1 singles; and a GRAMMY Award nomination, among numerous other achievements. NewSong’s most definitive recording to date, Give Yourself Away, is slated to bow November 24 on the band’s new label, His Honor Music (EMI CMG Distribution). Marking the official return of acclaimed vocalist Russ Lee to the group, the project is also NewSong’s first collaboration with one of Christian music’s most renowned producers, Charlie Peacock.
With 27 #1 singles, multi-platinum selling rock band Third Day has played to sold out arenas around the world and earned numerous GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Awards. Their current CD, Revelation, captures the complexities of the Christian walk and features collaborations with Robert Randolph, Chris Daughtry and Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosely.
Achieving phenomenal success in two decades together, the Newsboys have earned five gold albums, sales exceeding 6 million records, 25 #1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards and Grammy nominations. Known for their groundbreaking tours, they have become one of the industry's most iconic acts.
Recipient of the 2009 GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, one listen to Tenth Avenue North, and it’s obvious they have a gift for expressing truth in a way that educates, enlightens, and entertains. Their songs echo the heart of the human condition and the Hope of the risen Savior. “Simply, our mission as a band is to know Christ and to make Him known.”
From the band known for the smash hit "Unbreakable," Fireflight’s latest effort, For Those Who Wait, once again delivers Dawn Michele’s soaring vocals and the band’s signature melodic rock. The album will be available everywhere in February.
Tony Nolan’s passion is “helping people get connected to God’s great love and salvation.” As a tour pastor for various Christian artists, Tony has experienced over 100,000 public professions of faith in Christ. An innovative Gospel communicator, he uses his wacky humor to help people connect with God in a life-changing way.
For further information and a complete list of Tour dates, please visit www.jamtour.com.
Posted: December 7, 2009
THREE DAYS GRACE & BREAKING BENJAMIN
With Special Guest: Flyleaf
Monday, February 1, 2010
Rupp Arena - Lexington
US CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH THREE DAYS GRACE AND BREAKING BENJAMIN WITH SPECIAL GUEST FLYLEAF
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 10AM
Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin are about to set out on a US co-headline tour with special guest Flyleaf that will play Rupp Arena in Lexington on Monday, February 1.
The Toronto-based rock band Three Days Grace is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar). The band’s most recent release Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band. “Break” the first single from Life Starts Now has reached #1 on the Active Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream Rock.
Their first album, the self titled Three Days Grace, was released in 2003. The album generated 3 hit singles, “I Hate Everything About You” which reached #2 on the Mediabase Modern Rock charts and Top 5 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, “ Just Like You” which went to #1 on both the Mediabase Modern Rock and Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, and “Home” which went to #2 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts. One-X, the band's sophomore album was released in 2006 and debut on the Billboard Album Chart at #5. That album also produced 3 #1 Mediabase Mainstream Rock singles “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain” and “Never Too Late.” For 2007 Mediabase ranked Three Days Grace as the # 1 artist in airplay across all rock formats (Modern Rock, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock). That same year R&R/Billboard also ranked Three Days Grace as # 1 Active Rock Artist of the Year, # 1 Rock Artist of the Year and # 2 Modern Rock/Alternative Artist of the Year.
Both Three Days Grace and One-X have been certified Platinum. Three Days Grace has sold over 4 million albums worldwide.
Multi-platinum rockers Breaking Benjamin (Ben Burnley, vocals/guitar; Aaron Fink, guitar; Mark James, bass; Chad Szeliga, drums) returned with a vengeance this year with their latest release Dear Agony which debuted # 4 on Billboard's Top 200, while their first single "I Will Not Bow", an anthemic rocker, spent 5 weeks at #1 at Rock radio and was recently named #1 rock song of 2009 by AOL Radio listeners.
Over the course of their nearly decade-long career, the band has had five #1 singles, and “So Cold” from their 2004 album We Are Not Alone spent an amazing 37 weeks in the Top 20 on the Billboard singles chart.
Dear Agony, released on September 29, 2009, debuted at # 4 on Billboard’s Top 200. The band’s 4th album is a career high, selling 135,000 copies in its first week, debuting # 1 on iTunes album chart, and has over a quarter of a million sales to date. The previous two Breaking Benjamin releases – 2004’s We Are Not Alone and 2006’s Phobia – have been certified platinum.
TICKET LOCATIONS
RUPP ARENA BOX OFFICE & ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS
TICKETMASTER.COM
CHARGE BY PHONE AT 800-745-3000
TICKET PRICES
$39.75 + APPLICABLE FEES
(GENERAL ADMISSION FLOOR / RESERVED LOWER BOWL)
Posted: December 7, 2009
TAYLOR SWIFT
2010 FEARLESS TOUR
2009’S HOTTEST TOURING ARTIST TAYLOR SWIFT TAKES
RUPP ARENA BY STORM
ONE NIGHT ONLY
APRIL 29TH WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
KELLIE PICKLER AND GLORIANA!
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH 10:00 AM!
Taylor Swift announced that she will bring the FEARLESS Tour back to the fans in 2010 with a performance at Rupp Arena!
Taylor, who at 19 is the youngest artist in history to win the Country Music Association’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award, will kick off her FEARLESS 2010 Tour on February 4 in Brisbane, Australia and play five shows Down Under before beginning her North American run on March 4 in Tampa, Florida. In 2010, Taylor will headline 37 shows in 29 cities in 22 states and provinces in the U.S. and Canada.
"I’m so excited to take the FEARLESS Tour back out on the road again in 2010!" says Taylor. "This year’s tour has been so much fun and even more unforgettable than I ever imagined. The fans have been so amazing, and I’m thrilled to play in new cities and see even more of my fans on the 2010 FEARLESS Tour!"
The Taylor Swift FEARLESS 2009 Tour was the hottest ticket of the year, wowing fans and critics worldwide. Capacity crowds packed arenas around the globe -- every show on the tour sold out within minutes, including one at Madison Square Garden in one minute, and one at Los Angeles’ Staples center in just two minutes. The blockbuster tour was chronicled in the one-hour primetime NBC network special "Dateline: On Tour With Taylor Swift."
Here’s what some of the nation’s top critics had to say about Taylor Swift and the FEARLESS 2009 Tour:
- "Swift’s fans don’t just believe in her savvy songwriting and gracious, magnetic stage presence. They trust her as a peer. And if the unerring pleasures of her set – and the crowd’s Beatles-sized reactions – were any indication, they’ll be trusting her for a long time." – The Los Angeles Times
- "Country queen Taylor Swift charms the L.A. crowd." – The Hollywood Reporter
- "Swift shoots to superstardom. Her two-hour set at the sold-out arena showed a level of creativity – and more important, sincerity - which many other acts don’t reach for decades, if ever. Watch out Madonna, Britney Spears, Mick Jagger and Bono. There is a new master of the stage in pop music moving quickly up the ladder, and the scary thing is that she is only 19 years old." – The (Phoenix) Arizona Republic
- "Swift’s two-hour set definitively proved that she's hardly just another flash in the pan of bubbly blond singers. The concert, gorgeously produced and featuring everything from an onstage waterfall to a fairytale castle and dancers in Renaissance garb, perfectly showcased Swift's poignant, clever songwriting, as well as her confident vocals and a stage presence way beyond her years." – The Dallas Morning News
- "The concert was a high-tech extravaganza….but the music cut through the spectacle. At the Garden, Swift sang with punch and confidence…and what really shone were the songs themselves. I’ve seen a lot of live music over the years, but few moments of symbiosis between performer and audience like an arena full of girls singing along to Swift’s gentle pep talk." – Slate
- "The two-hour, three-act spectacle doesn’t slow down." – Rolling Stone
Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, again joins Taylor as a featured artist on all of the North American FEARLESS dates, and top selling new artist of 2009 Gloriana returns to open all of the shows.
The North American FEARLESS Tour is produced and promoted by The Messina Group (TMG.) TMG is a partner of AEG Live, one of the top live entertainment companies in the world, which produces world tours featuring internationally renowned artists and regional concerts and festivals.
Taylor’s Big Machine Records album releases, Fearless and her self-titled debut, have topped 10 million copies in combined total sales, plus an additional 20 million paid song downloads. Big Machine will release an enhanced version of the Fearless album, a CD/DVD dual set entitled Fearless Platinum Edition, on October 27.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 11th at 10am. Tickets available at the Rupp Arena Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com
For more details, log on to www.taylorswift.com or www.myspace.com/taylorswift.
Posted: December 1, 2009
THE BLACK EYED PEAS ANNOUNCE WORLD TOUR IN SUPPORT OF MULTI-PLATINUM #1 ALBUM THE E.N.D.
Their most ambitious stage production to date –The E.N.D. World Tour 2010 Kicks Off February in North America – European and UK dates begin in May
Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas today announced dates for their 100-date headline tour. Described as the ultimate Black Eyed Peas party experience, it also marks the first time that the group – will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie – is united for a North American headline tour since their 2006 Monkey Business world tour.
The North American leg of "The E.N.D. World Tour 2010," produced by AEG Live, will kick off at Philips Arena in Atlanta on February 4, 2010, and conclude on April 11th at GM Place in Vancouver. After a short break, the tour resumes in May with shows across Europe and the UK. Special ticket pre-sales for The Black Eyed Peas’ fan club members will be announced in the days ahead. National ticket on-sale dates begin December 12th. Ticket prices will carry reasonable value and will be accessible to all fans.
In support of their multi-platinum #1 album, The E.N.D, featuring the chart record-breaking consecutive #1 singles, "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling" – The Black Eyed Peas will replicate the party vibe of a hot dance club (complete with guest DJs including will.i.am ) in arenas across the country and around the world. "The E.N.D. World Tour" proves The Energy Never Dies with a feast for the senses for hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will also be "green," with a unique charitable component to be announced in the weeks ahead.
"AEG Live has always been a company that likes to execute out-of-the-box ideas. Our newest clients, The Black Eyed Peas, have defined that concept like no other group in contemporary music and culture," says Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live. "We expect our first hundred shows together to be a roller coaster ride that will redefine the live entertainment experience as only the Peas can."
2009 has been a monumental year for The Black Eyed Peas, starting with the March release of "Boom Boom Pow" – not only the group’s first #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 but one of the top dozen or so longest-charting singles in Hot 100 history, 12 weeks at the top. They bumped themselves out of #1 with their second single, "I Gotta Feeling" (released in June), surpassing their own success with a 14-week stay at #1 (only the fourth group in Hot 100 history to replace itself at #1). Their 26 consecutive week run at #1 has now become a new all-time benchmark in Hot 100 history (for groups or solo artists).
Meanwhile, flush with two massive hit singles, The E.N.D. (released June 2, 2009) debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with the highest first-week sales of The Black Eyed Peas’ career.
The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas’ fifth studio album, is also their first original album since Monkey Business (released May 2005), certified RIAA triple platinum in the U.S., with worldwide sales of more than 9 million copies. Monkey Business generated Grammy Awards over two consecutive years, for "Don’t Phunk with My Heart" and "My Humps." The Peas’ first Grammy Award came six years ago, for "Let’s Get It Started," from their breakthrough album of 2003, Elephunk, which introduced Fergie into the lineup, and turned the group into international superstars with cumulative 25-times platinum sales in nearly a dozen countries around the world. In 2006 Fergie released her 6 million-selling solo debut The Dutchess and in 2007 Producer Of the Year Grammy nominee will.i.am released Songs About Girls. Of special note is will’s involvement in the 2008 Presidential campaign of Barack Obama, whose song, "Yes We Can" was written by will.i.am, as well as the two post-election anthems, "It’s A New Day" and "America’s Song."
To date, The Black Eyed Peas have sold over 27 million combined units worldwide, and have logged over 300 headline tour dates in 29 countries with over 2.2 million tickets sold.
Posted: November 24, 2009
Tim McGraw
Southern Voice Tour
Presented by Outback Steakhouse
featuring very Special Guests
Lady Antebellum
and The Lost Trailers
Rupp Arena / February 26
On Sale Friday, December 4 at 10:00am
Live Nation is proud to present Tim McGraw and his band, the Dancehall Doctors live in concert with special guests Lady Antebellum and The Lost Trailers on Friday, February 26th at Rupp Arena. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
With Southern Voice, McGraw once again pushes the bounds of his artistry with characteristic honesty, grit and soul, qualities that have throughout history exemplified the Southern voice. Recorded in Nashville with his longtime producer, Byron Gallimore (Faith Hill, Sugarland), Southern Voice is McGraw's first studio album in two and a half years, following Let It Go, which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 in April of 2007.
"I'm real excited to have this opportunity to hit the road next year with the ‘Southern Voice' tour and look forward to playing new songs and old favorites for all my fans," says McGraw.
McGraw has sold over 40 million units and dominated the charts with 30 #1 singles. He's won three GRAMMYs, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other awards.
Lady Antebellum bursted on to the country music scene with the release of their now PLATINUM certified debut on Capitol Records Nashville in 2008, which spawned the hit singles "Love Don't Live Here" and "Lookin' For A Good Time" as well as the GOLD certified #1 smash "I Run To You." With their wins for Vocal Group Of The Year and Single of The Year for "I Run To You" at this years CMAs, Lady Antebellum continues to take the country music world by storm.
Outback Steakhouse will present the "Southern Voice" tour and the Fritos brand from Frito-Lay is associate tour sponsor. Sharing McGraw's commitment to helping others,
Outback Steakhouse, the innovative restaurant chain, and Fritos, one of America's most loved brands, see the partnership as yet another opportunity to strengthen the communities they are part of. The two sponsors will join forces with Tim to raise funds for The Neighbor's Keeper Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable fund created by Tim and his wife, Faith Hill.
"This partnership is truly a natural fit as Outback and Tim both share the commitment and passion of giving back to our communities," says Jeff Smith, president of Outback Steakhouse, which will also raise funds along the tour route for Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and other local charities.
Posted: October 20, 2009
Winter's Hottest Arena Rock Attraction Returns to Lexington
THURSDAY- DECEMBER 17, 2009
RUPP ARENA - LEXINGTON
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, will once again take to the road this holiday season for what will be another monumental North American tour playing more than 80 cities coast-to-coast in a nine-week period beginning November 1st. TSO will make its annual stop in Lexington on Thursday, December 17 at Rupp Arena for one incredible performance at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
By special arrangement with TSO, tickets for the Rupp Arena performance go on sale via a special internet presale exclusively sponsored by Clear Channel Radio – Lexington. Fans of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and listeners of Mix 94.5 can log on to the station website www.mymix945.com beginning Thursday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. thru Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 p.m. to purchase tickets in advance of the public sale.
Reserved tickets for the Thursday, December 17 performance at Rupp Arena are $57.00, $47.00, $37.00 and $25.00. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit God's Pantry courtesy of Clear Channel Radio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Live Nation.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 14 at 10am at www.Livenation.com and www.Ticketmaster.com , the Rupp Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000
For more information on TSO, please visit: www.trans-siberian.com.
Posted: October 16, 2009
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE LARGEST TOUR EVER OF THE
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES
ADDS AN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE ON
DECEMBER 10th at 4:00pm at RUPP ARENA
Due to the overwhelming response from audiences in Lexington, Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Rupp Arena have added an additional performance of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to its holiday schedule. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is being presented by Capital One. This newly added show represents the incredible demand for tickets in Lexington to see this beloved holiday production. Lexington audiences will now be able to enjoy two dazzling performances of The Christmas Spectacular with their families and loved ones. The additional show is scheduled for December 10th at 4 pm. Tickets for this newly added show are on sale NOW. Tickets are also available and on sale now for the December 10th show at 7:00pm.
The Arena production was specifically designed for large-scale venues and replicates the grandeur of the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on an entirely different scale. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey that the entire family can enjoy together. Children thrill as Santa takes the audience on a magical sleighride to the North Pole, while parents marvel at the unparalleled precision dance of the 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 a wonderful family memory to last a lifetime.
Tickets are available at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, www.radiocitychristmas.com or Ticketmaster.com as well as all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000. Tickets are $47.50 and $69.50 (additional facility and service fees apply) with a limited number of Gold Circle seats also available. Tickets are also available for groups of 10 or more by calling (859) 233-4567 ext.3292. For more information, please visit www.radiocitychristmas.com or the Rupp Arena event page.
Posted: October 14, 2009
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS' 2010 WORLD TOUR TO BRING HIGH-FLYING FUN—AND A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES TO LEXINGTON
"World's most famous team" bringing all-new spectacular show to Rupp Arena
Coming off the most successful year in the franchise's illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box offices records and over two million smiling fans, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 World Tour in Lexington on Sunday, January 17, 2010, with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.
Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters' high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and Flight Time Lang, who are starring in the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, "The Amazing Race;" the always hilarious Special K Daley; dribbling magician Scooter Christensen; and ball handling wizards Handles Franklin and Ant Atkinson.
Sports Illustrated praised it as "the sports equivalent of comfort food," in its March 2009 feature article on the Globetrotters titled, Still Crazy After All These Years.
"The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family fun," says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters' senior vice president, live event marketing. "You'll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come."
Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, and America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at the Rupp Arena on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets start at $19.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and www.rupparena.com. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.
The Globetrotters will perform nearly 270 shows in over 200 cities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through the first week of May 2010.
The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Posted: August 31, 2009
"WHEN ELMO GROWS UP"
Favorite Friends Plan Their Pageant - and Their Future - in Lexington from Oct. 23 – 25
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF "SUNNY DAYS"!
VEE Corporation is proud to raise the curtain on the 30th season of its world renowned Sesame Street Live touring productions. As the live stage show licensee of Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street), VEE will present Abby Cadabby, the newest Muppet on Sesame Street, along with Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends as they ask, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?' Get ready to sing cowboy songs, ride the rails and more when Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up" performs at Rupp Arena from Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Tickets for all five performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.
When Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends think about growing up, it's a musical show-and-tell! Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,' but has a hard time predicting his own forecast—he wants to be anything and everything all at once! "When Elmo Grows Up" includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless.
Like television's Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. Through the razzle-dazzle of this musical Broadway-quality musical production, children learn about patience, acceptance and teamwork. The universal appeal of a Sesame Street Live production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written scripts, and music they'll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as "Home on the Range," "Down on the Corner" and "Give a Little Love." "When Elmo Grows Up" features nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as "I Love Trash" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider."
What:
Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up"
When:
Friday Oct. 23 7 p.m. (*Opening Night Discount)
Saturday Oct. 24 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday Oct. 25 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Rupp Arena
430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Tickets:
$12, $16 and $21. A limited number of $25 Gold Circle seats are also available. *Opening Night, all seats (excluding Gold Circle) are $12. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information or to charge tickets by phone, please call the box office at 859-233-3535 or Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.
ABOUT SESAME WORKSHOP
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street. As the single largest informal educator of young children, local Sesame Street programs produced in countries as diverse as South Africa, Bangladesh and India are making a difference in over 120 nations. Using proprietary research to create engaging and enriching content, Sesame Workshop produces programs such as Dragon Tales and Pinky Dinky Doo. In addition, multimedia needs-driven initiatives provide families tools for addressing such issues as children's health, military deployment and emergency preparedness. Proceeds from the sale of Sesame Street products and services, and individual and corporate philanthropic support, endow Sesame Workshop's educational research and creative content for children around the world. Learn more at www.sesamestreet.org.
ABOUT VEE CORPORATION
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, VEE Corporation is one of the most experienced and respected names in family-friendly entertainment. VEE Corporation has delighted millions of children around the world with live touring stage shows since Sesame Street Live's debut performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sep. 17, 1980. VEE also provides entertainment, promotion and event marketing services for the world's most respected brands and agencies. Clients and partners in the corporate, sports, museum and event marketing sector come to VEE for imaginative solutions to capture the undivided attention of their customers and audiences through custom designed/built interactive environments. For more information, please visit www.vee.com.
Posted: July 23, 2009
The following SmackDown & ECW Superstars are scheduled to appear:
REY MYSTERIO
JEFF HARDY
CHRIS JERICHO
KANE
CM PUNK
CHRISTIAN
THE GREAT KHALI
TOMMY DREAMER
MELINA
MICHELLE McCOOL
AND MUCH MORE!
Card is subject to change.
DEBUT OF SMACKDOWN & ECW TV IN LEXINGTON!
TICKETS START AT $15…..WWE, THE BEST VALUE IN ENTERTAINMENT!
Tickets are on sale SATURDAY AUGUST 8th @ 10AM!
Tickets at popular prices: $60, $40, $30, $20, $15
Tickets are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone 1-800-745-3000.
Posted: July 7, 2009
All New Ringling Bros.® Production Takes Families Over The Top!
Tickets to the 138th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® go on-sale Friday, July 10th at 10:00am
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents Over The Top, a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences will experience maniacal mayhem as Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty compete for control of a magical top hat that brings to life their fantastical imaginations. From the silliness evoked by the clown to the stupendous spectacle conjured by the Ringmaster, Over the Top provides excitement for the whole family. Dogs fly, Asian elephants skip, hop, and groove and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers, all at the 138th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® which runs Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
From the renowned Cossacks' unbelievable equestrian stunts to the Flying Caceres high-altitude feats on an enormous double-decker trapeze, the 138th Edition of Ringling Bros. will take daredevil thrills to new extremes. Circus celebrities will help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and an amazing seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Audiences will flip their lids as this Ringling Bros. circus really goes Over the Top!
And one hour before show time, families can join Ringling Bros. athletic performers in getting CircusFit® and learning circus skills at the FREE All Access Pre-show.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey comes to the Rupp Arena Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th.
Performance Schedule
Friday, August 28th at 7:00pm, Saturday, August 29th at 11:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm, and Sunday, August 29th at 1:00pm & 5:00pm.
Tickets are $85.00 (Circus Celebrity), $50.00 (Front Row), $35.00 (VIP), $24.00, $18.00 and $12.00. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. For group rates and information, call 859-233-4567 ext. 3292.
For more information on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® visit www.Ringling.com.
About Feld Entertainment, Inc. Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live 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 55 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Doodlebops Live!
Posted: June 26, 2009
MSG ENTERTAINMENT
BRINGS THE BIGGEST PRODUCTION EVER OF
THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,
STARRING THE WORLD FAMOUS ROCKETTES
TO RUPP ARENA
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF ITS INAUGURAL TOUR,
THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ARENA TOUR EXPANDS TO
30 CITIES IN NORTH AMERICA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
GROUP TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, JUNE 29 AT 10 A.M.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud to announce that Rupp Arena will host the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes, for the first time ever. Presented by Capital One, this beloved holiday show will delight the entire family when it hits the stage for one performance in Lexington on Thursday, December 10. Schedule your Christmas group gathering now and groups of 10 or more will save 10%. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public in mid-September.
In 2008, the Arena tour debuted to rave reviews in 18 cities 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, this year the tour will expand to 30 cities across North America making it the most cities the Christmas Spectacular has ever toured in one season. The tour will kick off in Canada and travel to cities including, Columbus, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Cincinnati, Louisville and Orlando, among others, with more cities to be announced soon. The expansion of the Christmas Spectacular Arena tour will allow more people than ever before to experience the magic of this one of a kind production.
The Arena production was specifically designed for large-scale venues and replicates the grandeur of the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on an entirely different scale. Audiences are taken on a theatrical journey that the entire family can enjoy together. Children thrill as Santa takes the audience on a magical sleighride to the North Pole, while parents marvel at the unparalleled precision dance of the 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 a wonderful family memory 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. We are thrilled to build upon last year's success and expand this extraordinary tour to more cities than ever before," said Jonathan Hochwald, executive vice president, Productions, MSG Entertainment. "We look forward to bringing the spirit and warmth of our holiday production to more people than ever with the largest traveling Christmas celebration ever created."
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 dramatic arena lighting effects; breathtaking imagery; new musical compositions; and an array of glamorous new costumes. The touring production features high-energy, tap-infused Rockette performance numbers, breathtaking sets that surround the audience, and special effects that fill the venue.
"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, 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.
Traditional fan-favorites like "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 67 million people in 43 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 will 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.
Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (859) 233-4567 ext.3292. For more information, please visit www.radiocitychristmas.com. Individual tickets will go on sale in September and will be available at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone by calling (800) 745-3000. Tickets are $47.50 and $69.50, with a limited number of Gold Circle seats also available.
Posted: June 3, 2009
Walmart Presents
MILEY CYRUS 2009 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Featuring Special Guest Metro Station
Tickets On-Sale to General Public on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM
Miley Cyrus today announced her 2009 North American Tour, presented by Walmart, and promoted by AEG Live. The 45-show tour, featuring special guest Metro Station, launches September 14, 2009 in Portland, OR and will play in several major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and more before wrapping in Miami on December 2nd. The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 AM local. Ticket prices range from $39.50 – 79.50 plus fees and applicable service charges. For updated tour information, fans can visit www.mileycyrus.com.
In addition to the tour, Miley Cyrus and superstar designer Max Azria of apparel house BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, Inc. have teamed up to create Miley Cyrus & Max Azria, a new apparel line launching this August only at Walmart. The line includes tops, pants, graphic tees, shoes and accessories - all offered at unbeatable prices. This exciting endeavor is just the latest of many career-making milestones that the 16-year-old Cyrus has achieved.
American Express® Cardmembers will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase advance tickets for Miley Cyrus' upcoming North American Tour prior to public sale. Tickets will be available for purchase with an American Express Card through www.ticketmaster.com/mileycyrus or by calling 1-800-745-3000, from 10:00 AM local time Wednesday, June 10th through 10:00 PM local time Friday, June 12th. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 AM local.
All tickets will be sold exclusively through paperless ticket delivery which means fans will not receive a physical concert ticket for their entry into the event. Buying paperless helps ensure fans have secure and convenient access to event tickets at the original sale price. On the day of show, concert-goers just need to bring the credit card they used for the ticket purchase and their government-issued photo ID to the concert. All members of the ticket purchaser's party must be present at the same time to enter the venue. The venue's ticket usher will swipe their credit card upon entry and present each person in their party with seat locator slips for quick access into the show. To purchase paperless tickets or for more information, fans should visit www.ticketmaster.com/mileycyrus or call Ticketmaster charge-by-phone number at 1-800-745-3000.
Fan Club Presale will be offered on Monday, June 8th, from 10:00AM – 10:00PM local time, while updated tour information can be found at www.ticketmaster.com/mileycyrus and www.mileycyrus.com. Fanclub presale tickets will also be paperless. Gift Cards will not be accepted. Fans in Portland, OR, Des Moines, IA; Las Vegas, NV; Tulsa, OK; Philadelphia, PA and Columbia, SC should visit their local concert venue Web site or http://aeglive.com/ for purchase information as tickets will not be sold through Ticketmaster. Tour tickets are limited to four (4) per household. I Love All Access is proud to once again provide exclusive access to the tour's incredible VIP ticket package experiences for the tour. Fans should visit www.iloveallaccess.com for more information and to purchase VIP tickets.
Special guests on "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" are American Idol winner and Jive Records' platinum-selling artist, Jordin Sparks, and rising stars, Honor Society.
Miley Cyrus 2009 North American Tour Dates
| September | ||
| September 14 | Portland, OR | Rose Garden * |
| September 16 | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma Dome |
| September 18 | Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena |
| September 20 | San Jose, CA | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| September 22 | Los Angeles, CA | STAPLES Center |
| September 23 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center |
| September 25 | Glendale, AZ | jobing.com Arena |
| September 26 | Las Vegas, NV | Thomas & Mack Center * |
| September 29 | Salt Lake City, UT | Energy Solutions Arena |
| October | ||
| October 2 | Omaha, NE | Qwest Center |
| October 3 | Kansas City, MO | Sprint Center |
| October 4 | St. Louis, MO | Scottrade Center |
| October 6 | Auburn Hills, MI | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
| October 7 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena |
| October 9 | Des Moines, IA | Wells Fargo Arena * |
| October 10 | Milwaukee, WI | Bradley Center |
| October 12 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center * |
| October 15 | San Antonio, TX | AT&T Center |
| October 18 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center |
| October 20 | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Arena |
| October 21 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum |
| October 23 | Birmingham, AL | BJCC Arena |
| October 24 | N. Little Rock, AR | ALLTEL Arena |
| October 27 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| October 29 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center |
| October 31 | Louisville, KY | Freedom Hall |
| November | ||
| November 1 | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena |
| November 3 | Washington, DC | Verizon Center |
| November 4 | Philadelphia, PA | Wachovia Center * |
| November 5 | University Park, PA | Bryce Jordan Center |
| November 7 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| November 8 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| November 9 | Boston, MA | TD Banknorth Garden |
| November 12 | Hartford, CT | XL Center |
| November 15 | Cleveland, OH | Quickens Loan Arena |
| November 16 | Indianapolis, IN | Conseco Fieldhouse |
| November 18 | Long Island, NY | Nassau Coliseum |
| November 19 | Long Island, NY | Nassau Coliseum |
| November 22 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum |
| November 24 | Charlotte, NC | Time Warner Cable Arena |
| November 25 | Nashville, TN | Sommet Center |
| November 28 | Columbia, SC | Colonial Life Arena * |
| November 29 | Atlanta, GA | Philips Arena |
| December | ||
| December 1 | Tampa, FL | St. Pete Times Forum |
| December 2 | Miami, FL | American Airlines Arena |
* Fans should visit the local venue's Web sites as these events are not ticketed by Ticketmaster.
About Miley Cyrus:
Miley Cyrus stars in the hit Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana," which is currently in its third season. She also stars in the feature film "Hannah Montana: The Movie," which topped the box office its opening weekend. Next, she will begin filming "The Last Song" scripted by Nicolas Sparks. Miley is a multiplatinum recording artist and is the youngest ever recording artist with four #1 albums in less than three years. She is also the best-selling author of Miles to Go, her first book that shares her inspiring story, spanning from her Southern roots in Tennessee to the excitement of her record-setting triumphs in TV, music and film. Her "The Best of Both Worlds 2007-2008" North American concert tour was one of the most in-demand tours of the year, and won the Billboard 2008 Touring Award for Breakthrough Act.
About AEG Live:
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming, and multi-media production. AEG Live, the nation's second-largest concert promotion and touring company, is comprised of special event, broadcast and exhibition divisions, fourteen regional offices, and numerous state-of-the-art venues nationwide. The company's national promotion arm is currently producing tours and productions including Bette Midler "The Showgirl Must Go On" and Cher at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; and "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs". Recent and upcoming concert tours include Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Hannah Montana, Spice Girls, Prince, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, So You Think You Can Dance, Paul McCartney, High School Musical, American Idols Live and The Color Purple. Goldenvoice, the company's Southern California-based regional promotion division, created and operates the award-winning annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival as well as Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival. The company operates Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie in Texas, Nokia Theatre Times Square, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and the recently opened Club Nokia. For more information, go to www.aeglive.com.
Posted: May 28, 2009
KENTUCKY PROUD PRESENTS
THE INCREDIBLE FOOD SHOW COMING TO LEXINGTON CENTER
OCTOBER 3 - 4, 2009
at The Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena
Featuring 2 Shows with Food Network Chef Bobby Flay!
The Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show is the event of the year for everyone who loves food, cooking and entertaining.
Coming to the Lexington Center and Rupp Arena October 3 - 4, this two-day food lover's dream is packed with more than 120 exhibitors including Kentucky Proud producers and growers, specialty food companies, cooking-related equipment and wineries. In addition, cook ing demonstrations and seminars by regional and local chefs will be presented by Sullivan University's culinary school.
The Incredible Food Show is highlighted by two presentations featuring Chef Bobby Flay, author and show host of Food Network's Throwdown and Boy Meets Grill and one of the featured chefs on the Food Network's Iron Chef. Catch one or both presentations in Rupp Arena at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
"I am thrilled that Chef Bobby Flay is coming back to Kentucky for The Incredible Food Show," Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. "We will have one of the world's most famous chefs and fresh, healthy, delicious Kentucky Proud foods all under one roof. This will be the biggest event of the year for Kentucky food lovers."
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 10 at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets. Tickets are priced as follows:
Adult One Day Pass - $12
Children ages 4-12 One Day Pass - $5
Children 4 and under – Free!
General admission includes cooking demonstrations, food and entertainment-related presentations and product sampling on the exhibit floor. Additional tickets are required for Bobby Flay presentations. The Bobby Flay Celebrity Kitchen Theatre tickets, which also include admission to the food show exhibit halls, range from $35 - $75*.
*$75 Ticket includes autographed copy of Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill.
Posted: March 26, 2009
PBR BULLNANZA IS COMING BACK TO LEXINGTON!
Professional Bull Riding at its Best Showcases Man vs. Beast
Lexington – get a grip and hang on… the Professional Bull Riders are coming! Forty-five of the top Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will again invade the famed Rupp Arena on May 29th and 30th to challenge some of the rankest bulls on the planet at PBR Bullnanza - Lexington. The action will start at 8:00PM both days with a rockin' show that promises non-stop, heart pounding action for two straight hours nightly! This is not a rodeo…this is modern day Man vs. Beast, THIS IS PBR-BULLNANZA!
PBR – Bullnanza, a two-day bull riding extravaganza produced by Lazy E Productions, is sanctioned by the PBR and will be one stop on the 2009 million dollar PBR Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour. Bullnanza has a 20-year history of producing world-class bull riding events across the country. Lazy E Productions looks forward to again producing this championship level event in Lexington!
Friday night's performance (May 29) features one full go-round of action with the top 45 PBR riders competing. On Saturday night (May 30), the 45 PBR riders will again compete in the second round. The scores from each round are added, and the top 12 advance to the Bullnanza Short-Go to determine the champion. In all, Bullnanza will feature 112 breathtaking rides over the two day competition.
Some of the best PBR stock contracting firms, headed by multiple-time Contract of the Year – Sammy Andrews, will form one of the rankest pens of bulls ever assembled in Northern Kentucky. Some of the former Bullnanza Champions include legends Tuff Hedeman, Matt Austin, Michael Gaffney, Adriano Moraes, Jim Sharp, Terry Don West, J.W. Hart and Justin McBride.
Last year, the Professional Bull Riders made their debut in Lexington, KY for the first annual PBR – Bullnanza event May 23rd and 24th. Former PBR Rookie of the Year and current 2009 PBR World Standings leader, Kody Lostroh fought off 3- time PBR World Champion and 2-time Bullnanza Champion Adriano Moraes to claim his first ever Bullnanza title. Lostroh, from Longmont, Colorado was the highest scoring rider on 3 bulls which earned him the Bullnanza Gold Buckle. Lostroh came to Lexington along with a cast of PBR stars that included the likes of Adriano Moraes, Austin Meier, Josh Koshel, Dustin Elliott, and Travis Briscoe. A crowd favorite, Adriano Moraes put the heat on Lostroh for the entire event. Moraes, who retired after the 2008 season made his last Kentucky appearance and thrilled the audience with three solid rides, gaining second place honors with scores of 87.5, 83.5, and 87.5 for a three-head total of 258.5. In the Bullnanza Short Round, Loshroh was the high man back which made him the last rider needing to cover his bull for the win. Lostroh not only covered, but won the round with an 89-point ride on H.D. Pages' bull Recoil which made the finish one of the most exciting in the history of PBR Bullnanza events.
The same excitement is expected again this year! Families will enjoy all of the activities planned for the performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Adult ticket prices start at $20, $35 or $50. Children are ˝ price in addition to multiple group discount packages that are available.
Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com or fans can call the Rupp Arena box office at (859) 233-3535. Additional information is available at www.lazye.com or call (800) 595-RIDE.
PBR-Bullnanza is Man vs. Beast. Don't miss the heart-pounding action of the PBR in 2009 at Rupp Arena in Lexington…May 29 - 30. This is professional bull riding at its very best!
PBR - Bullnanza is a Lazy E Production. For more information on PBR - Bullnanza or other Lazy E events, contact Lazy E Productions, 9600 Lazy E Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-RIDE, (800) 595-RIDE or visit www.lazye.com. The PBR…it's the toughest sport on the planet!
Posted: March 11, 2009
JONAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCE WORLD TOUR
TICKETS ON SALE TO JONAS BROTHERS FAN CLUB MEMBERS IN SELECT CITIES STARTING MARCH 16
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR AUGUST 23 RUPP ARENA SHOW ON MARCH 28
"THE JONAS BROTHERS WORLD TOUR 2009" PRODUCED BY LIVE NATION AND PRESENTED BY BURGER KING® FEATURES NEW MUSIC FROM BAND'S UPCOMING ALBUM
Grammy nominated and platinum-selling recording artists, Jonas Brothers, today announced the dates and cities for "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009." The tour, which will take the band to three continents, will feature new music taken from the June 15 worldwide release of their upcoming Hollywood Records album. "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009," presented by Burger King®, kicks off in Dallas at New Cowboys Stadium on June 20 and will take the band throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to their 44-city North American trek, Jonas Brothers will also play three European dates including recently sold-out shows at Paris' Zenith Arena and London's Wembley Arena plus a just-added date at Madrid's Palacio De Deportes. Additional European shows will be announced soon along with debut tour dates in South America. "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" is produced by Live Nation.
On Monday, March 16, Team Jonas fan club members in select cities will have the first opportunity to buy tickets to the summer tour. A pre-sale for CITI® card holders in select cities will begin on March 18 through CITI's Private Pass® program, for complete details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets for the general public in select cities will be available beginning March 20 and can be purchased at www.livenation.com. Check www.jonasbrothers.com for specific cities and times for pre-sales and public on-sales.
"The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" will present the band's most ambitious production yet and will include a massive 140-foot plus stage centered in the arena that aims to give a larger number of Jonas Brothers fans a closer, more interactive live concert than they've ever experienced before. The show will feature cutting edge technology used in a one-of-a-kind circular water screen, multi-color laser effects, motion automated video screens, a giant crane levitating over the audience plus other surprises that will bring the tour to the next level of concert entertainment.
"This tour is going to be about really connecting with our fans," says Joe Jonas. "We've got new music that's taking us in new directions plus a mind-blowing production that's going to surprise everyone. We want to give the audience the summer concert they're not going to ever forget."
"The Jonas Brothers are a worldwide phenomenon," said Jason Garner, Chief Executive Officer of Global Music at Live Nation. "In 2008 their global tour included 113 concerts and drew nearly 1.2 million fans. The band is now more popular than ever -- with a new movie, album, TV show and book -- and we are optimistic that this summer's tour attendance will reflect that popularity."
"As presenting sponsor of the Jonas Brothers' summer tour for the second year in a row, we're planning a lot of excitement for Jonas Brothers fans beginning with the first tour stop in Dallas on June 20," said Cindy Syracuse, senior director, cultural marketing, Burger King Corp." We'll be announcing plans for the ultimate HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Jonas Brothers 2009 experience in support of the tour over the next few months."
Special guests on "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" are American Idol winner and Jive Records' platinum-selling artist, Jordin Sparks, and rising stars, Honor Society.
Dates, cities and venues for the "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009" are below. Dates and venues are subject to change.
| June | ||
| June 20 | Dallas, TX | New Cowboys Stadium |
| June 22 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center |
| June 24 | Denver, CO | Pepsi Center |
| June 26 | Nampa, ID | Idaho Center |
| June 27 | Portland, OR | Rose Garden Arena |
| June 28 | Tacoma, WA | Tacoma Dome |
| June 30 | Vancouver, BC | General Motors Place |
| July | ||
| July 2 | Edmonton, AB | Rexall Place |
| July 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | Stadium Of Fire (on sale now) |
| July 5 | Winnipeg, MB | MTS Centre |
| July 7 | Omaha, NE | Qwest Center |
| July 8 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center |
| July 9 | Milwaukee, WI | Bradley Center |
| July 10 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena |
| July 13 | Washington, DC | Verizon Center |
| July 14 | East Rutherford, NJ | IZOD Center |
| July 17 | Boston, MA | TD Banknorth Garden |
| July 20 | Uniondale, NY | Nassau Coliseum |
| July 24 | Philadelphia, PA | Wachovia Center |
| July 25 | Pittsburgh, PA | Mellon Arena |
| July 26 | Detroit, MI | Palace Of Auburn Hills |
| July 28 | St. Louis, MO | Scottrade Center |
| July 29 | Kansas City, MO | Sprint Center |
| August | ||
| August 1 | Vegas, NV | Mandalay Bay Events Center |
| August 3 | San Jose, CA | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| August 4 | Sacramento, CA | ARCO Arena |
| August 5 | Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center |
| August 7 | Los Angeles, CA | Staples Center |
| August 11 | Phoenix, AZ | Jobing.com Arena |
| August 13 | San Antonio, TX | AT&T Center |
| August 14 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| August 15 | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Arena |
| August 16 | Birmingham, AL | BJCC |
| August 18 | Tampa, FL | St. Pete Times Forum |
| August 19 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Bank Atlantic Center |
| August 21 | Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville Veterans' Memorial |
| August 22 | Atlanta, GA | Philips Arena |
| August 23 | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena |
| August 25 | Nashville, TN | Sommet Center |
| August 26 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena |
| August 27 | Cleveland, OH | Quicken Loans Arena |
| August 29 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre |
| August 30 | Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre |
| August 31 | Ottawa, ON | Scotiabank Place |
The Jonas Brothers became a pop music phenomenon in 2008 with the release of their platinum-selling album, A Little Bit Longer, and two tours that earned the band a spot among the top selling tours of the year. They also won an American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist and were recently nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Artist Category.
Further information and all the latest tour developments, please visit the following websites: www.jonasbrothers.com or www.livenation.com.
ABOUT TEAM JONAS:
The Team Jonas fan club is the ultimate destination for fans of the Jonas Brothers. A one-year premium membership in Team Jonas is $34.99 and includes a welcome gift, frequent contests (including chances to win meet & greet passes) and giveaways, videos and photos from the road, and the chance to buy four concert tickets per membership before seats go on sale to the public. Purchase fan club membership to take advantage of fan club ticket sales on Monday, March 16. Please note, fan club membership does not guarantee availability or location of tickets. Visit www.jonasbrothersfanclub.com or www.teamjonas.com to join Team Jonas.
ABOUT LIVE NATION:
Live Nation's mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry's first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.
ABOUT BURGER KING CORPORATION
The BURGER KING® system operates more than 11,700 restaurants in all 50 states and in 74 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. In 2008, Fortune magazine ranked Burger King Corp. among America's 1,000 largest corporations and Ad Week named it one of the top three industry-changing advertisers within the last three decades. To learn more about Burger King Corp., please visit the company's Web site at www.bk.com.
Posted: February 13, 2009
MONSTER JAM INVADES RUPP ARENA MARCH 28, 2009 SPECIAL ON-SALE: ADULTS SAVE $5 ON SELECT SEATS
Feld Motorsports, producers and promoters of the famed Monster Jam as seen on the Speed Channel, announced today that Monster Jam will return to Rupp Arena March 28, 2009 with one huge night of side by side racing and car crushing excitement.
Fans will witness the intense concoction of color, light, sound, demolition, and speed surrounding the world's best monster trucks and drivers who employ the latest technology to provide a spectacle of rock and roar that is unequalled anywhere in the motor sports industry. This year's line up will include the infamous World Champion Grave Digger, fan favorites Eradicator and Backdraft and so much more! Plus, the 2009 show will feature the high-flying arial assault of Freestyle Motocross and the insane tricks of XSBA (Extreme Street Bike Association.)
Monster Jam will is set to go on sale Wednesday, February 18th at 10:00am. From February 18th through February 22nd adults can save $5 off select seats. Just log onto ticketmaster.com and enter the promotional code "MJFAN" to receive your discount*.
MONSTER JAM SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Pit Party 5pm-6:00pm
Ticket Prices**:
Gold Circle: Adults and Kids $23
Value Seats: Adults $19, Kids $6
For more information and updates log onto www.monsterjamonline.com *Excludes gold circle seating. **All gold circle and adult value tickets $2 more day of show. All tickets subject to facility, service and convenience fees
Posted: February 12, 2009
A Groundbreaking Broadway First!
CIRQUE DREAMS
Jungle Fantasy
Created and Directed by Neil Goldberg
COMING TO RUPP ARENA APRIL 21!
Direct from Broadway, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy has been proclaimed, "The grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas" by New York Magazine. The show, which made its Broadway debut in June 2008, is the first of its kind ever to perform on Broadway. This groundbreaking theatrical, acrobatic and musical adventure was this past summers must see Broadway entertainment sensation for audiences of all ages. CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy now soars into Rupp Arena on April 21st for one performance only. Tickets are on sale Saturday, Feb.14th.
Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by nature's unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. The astounding feats performed in this action packed Cirque Dream are enhanced with over 150 spectacular costumes and set in a fantastical jungle ignited by striking visual effects. From the breathtaking aerial ballet of butterflies to the balancing giraffes, gigantic flowers and trees, this world-class explosion of athleticism, theatre and imagination will exhilarate and entertain audiences of all ages.
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY is the latest brainchild of Goldberg's theatrical imagination and Cirque Productions, creators of international performance and touring sensations Cirque Ingenieux, Cirque Dreams Pandemonia, Cirque Dreams Coobrila, Cirque Dreams Illumination and Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Over one million fans throughout the U.S. have attended a Cirque Dreams show in the last year.
"CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY remains true to my original CIRQUE DREAMS vision which began with the company in 1993 - to blend European artistry with circus and Broadway theatrics in a dramatic fashion that transcends imagination, leaves its narration to the eyes of the beholder, and offers something for everyone" says Goldberg. The New York Post agrees and proclaims CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY "Dazzling…a highly theatrical presentation replete with elaborate scenery and wall-to-wall music", and for children whose passion is gymnastics or jungle fauna, the New York Times says, "Waste no shekels on tickets for The Lion King. This is the show for you."
The New York Daily News hails CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY "Colorful, imaginative and expertly performed…a fantasy worth indulging." USA Today raves, "Dazzling! A fantastical tale of an enchanted jungle", the Associated Press recommends it as "A family friendly, mind-bending extravagant spectacle" and the L.A. Times "Jaw dropping! A whiz-bang family friendly spectacle." Critics and audiences alike have praised Cirque Dreams shows as "A circus to blow your circuits" (San Diego Union Tribune), "Executed to perfection." (Chicago Sun Times) and "Pure talent on a stage. A breath of fresh jungle air" (The New Yorker).
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY is affordably priced from $45.00 to $60.00 and will perform one show at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on April 21st. The performance schedule is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at (859) 233-3535.
Group discounts for 20 or more are available by calling (859) 233-4567 ext.3292.
For more information, visit: www.CirqueDreamsBroadway.com or www.rupparena.com.
Posted: January 30, 2009
BUCKCHERRY & AVENGED SEVENFOLD
with Special Guest Papa Roach
Set to Rock Rupp Arena
Friday, March 27, 2009 | Lexington, KY
Doors- 5:30PM Show- 6:30PM
Tickets on sale Saturday, February 7 at 10AM
All Tickets: $39.75
Tickets available at the Rupp Arena ticket office & all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or on line at Ticketmaster.com
Building on the success of their current co-headlining tour, Avenged Sevenfold and Buckcherry have announced the next leg of their tour. The tour is offering fans 3 and a half hours of the best current Rock acts for under $40.00.
Buckcherry Dubbed the "Next Great American Rock Band," has evolved from playing in front of 200 people to sold-out crowds of tens of thousands in just two years. Buckcherry will be touring in support of their latest album, Black Butterfly, which was recently named iTunes Rock Album of the Year. The album produced iTunes choices for the #2 Rock Song of the Year, "Too Drunk…" and the #8 Rock Song of the Year, "Rescue Me," as well as critically acclaimed songs such as "A Child Called It" and "Don't Go Away." The album debuted at #8 on Billboard's Top 200, giving the band their first Top 10 album debut. Black Butterfly follows the platinum success of 15, and hit songs like "Lit Up," "Everything," "Crazy Bitch" and the mainstream crossover smash "Sorry." Black Butterfly was also recently ranked #1 on Stephen King's Top 10 albums of 2008 for Entertainment Weekly, stating, "Black Butterfly was the best hard-rock album I heard this year." The video for "Don't Go Away" can be seen on VH1.
Avenged Sevenfold (or A7X) the metal core outfit were still attending high school in Huntington Beach, CA, when they formed their band in 1999. Nevertheless, it didn't take long for M. Shadows (vocals), Zacky Vengeance (guitar), Synyster Gates (guitar), the Reverend (drums), and Johnny Christ (bass) to make an impression with their aggressive hybrid of metal and punk-pop. The band made its official debut in July 2001, releasing Sounding the Seventh Trumpet on the Good Life label before moving to the Hopeless roster for 2003's Waking the Fallen. Warner Bros. took interest in the band's aggressive sound and issued its breakthrough release, City of Evil, in June 2005. The album reached number 30 on Billboard's Top 200, propelled in part by the Top Ten success of the single "Bat Country." The accompany music video was heavily rotated on MTV and Fuse, where live appearances also helped boost Avenged's growing profile, and the band ultimately won the Best New Artist Award (though they were hardly newcomers) at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
As demand for their music increased, Avenged Sevenfold canceled their tour dates for fall 2006 and decamped to Houston, TX, where they set to work on a fourth studio album. Boasting a grittier sound than previous releases, the self-titled/self-produced disc appeared in October 2007, debuting at number four on the Billboard Top 200 and spinning off the radio single "Almost Easy." Avenged Sevenfold helped support the release by touring North America on the Taste of Chaos tour. -Christina Fuoco, All Music Guide
Papa Roach pierced the record industry in 2000 with their triple-platinum major label Grammy Nominated debut album, Infest, on Dreamworks SKG. Two years later Lovehatetragedy debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200. In 2004, the band released the hook-heavy album, Getting Away With Murder, once again affirming the band's platinum status around the globe. Their fourth major label album was the next step in their evolution with The Paramour Sessions on Geffen Records (2006) receiving five out of five stars from Rolling Stone establishing Papa Roach as a consistent alternative rock force. Numerous Top 10 Billboard singles add to the bands list of accolades including "Last Resort", "Forever", "Getting Away With Murder", "Scars" and "To Be Loved". Papa Roach is currently completing their fifth album Metamorphosis, which will be released in early 2009.
Posted: January 29, 2009
RASCAL FLATTS CONCERT STILL ON FOR FRIDAY NIGHT!
The Rascal Flatts "Bob That Head Tour 2009" with Jessica Simpson is still on schedule for Friday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m., as previously scheduled.
According to Carl Hall, Director of Arena Management "Rupp Arena is open for business and we anticipate a wonderful night of great entertainment."
As per Rupp Arena's standard ticket policy, no refunds will be issued if the concert takes place as scheduled.
For more information contact the Lexington Center, (859) 233-4567 or www.rupparena.com
Posted: January 12, 2009
LEGENDARY GEORGE JONES COMING TO RUPP ARENA
Country Music legend George Jones brings his unmistakable voice to Rupp Arena on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Known as one of the finest voices in the history of country music, George Jones began his illustrious career in 1955 when he made his chart debut with "Why, Baby, Why." That single helped to plant the seeds of a career spanning over five decades and earning him more charting singles (166) than any artist in any format of music. His unmistakable voice has graced some of country music's most enduring hits such as "White Lightning," "She Thinks I Still Care," "Good Year For the Roses," "The Race Is On," "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes," and two Grammy award winning songs, "Choices" and the classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
Jones has been the recipient of countless awards throughout his career, from Billboard Magazine's "Most Promising New Country Vocalist" in 1956 to country music's ultimate recognition: his 1992 induction into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. In 2002, he received the prestigious National Medal of Arts Honor from President George W. Bush, the nations highest honor for artistic excellence.
Jones shows no signs of slowing down. As a recording artist, his most recent projects include Hits I Missed…And One I Didn't in 2005, and 2006's Jones Sings Haggard, Haggard Sings Jones: Kickin' Out the Floodlights Again. In addition, Jones maintains an active tour schedule, headlining nearly 100 concert dates a year.
CONWAY TWITTY – THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND, THE MUSICAL is so much more than a tribute show to American Music Icon CONWAY TWITTY whose untimely death in 1993 left a void in the world of Country Music. CONWAY TWITTY - THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND, THE MUSICAL is Conway Twitty's story told through the eyes and heart of his children. It is a loving musical scrapbook of memories that is honest, touching, funny, heartbreaking and sincere. This production is a musical journey of his heart, from humble beginnings to Rock and Roll Idol and all the way to a pure Country Legend.
"I have listened to every recording that Conway Twitty ever released. I read, watched and listened to almost every interview he ever gave. Countless hours (and great meals) with the wonderful and gracious Twitty Family. I have come to know Conway Twitty in a rare, intimate, unique and extraordinary manner - I could almost feel his presence as I was writing the musical," says creator and director Randy Johnson. "Conway Twitty is an American Musical Legend and at the same time a loving family man who never forgot his humble beginnings. That is the truth and that is the musical I have created. I am honored and grateful to be chosen as playwright and director of the new musical CONWAY TWITTY - THE MAN, THE MUSIC, THE LEGEND, THE MUSICAL. It is a high point in my career."
"I am thrilled to be associated with an Icon in the entertainment world like Conway Twitty and this exceptional never seen or heard new Musical. I had the pleasure of knowing Conway and working with him on certain projects in the past, and it is a true honor to be working with his family along with Scott Welch and Randy Johnson," says agent Tony Conway. "The Musical Play is an entertainment event comparable only to Conway's extraordinary live performances. We are excitingly working on confirming the tour for the fall, and know this will be the ultimate experience for past and new Conway Twitty fans worldwide. No we are not related, but when asked I always say 'I Wish'."
Conway Twitty was an American Icon. He was a rock star, a country music legend and a loving father of four. Conway Twitty's career began in Rock and Roll and landed squarely in the heart of America as the leading Country performer of his time with an all time record of 55 number one hits.
We are offering an ‘Economic Recovery Package' where select tickets are 2-for-1 on select seats.
Rupp Arena
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:30pm
Tickets On Sale Friday, January 16 at 10:00am
Tickets available at the Rupp Arena box office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 859-233-3535 or 800-745-3000
Ticket Prices are $36.50
2-for-1 tickets available on select seats
additional taxes/ fees may apply
Posted: December 2, 2008
NICKELBACK
with special guests SEETHER and SAVING ABEL
RUPP ARENA – LEXINGTON
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
TICKETS ON SALE SAT – DEC 13 at 10AM
Unstoppable rock powerhouse Nickelback have announced dates for their upcoming North American tour in support of their new album Dark Horse, released on Roadrunner Records on November 18th. The Live Nation produced tour, which kicks off on February 25th in Nashville, TN, hits major arenas in over 30 cities across the continent.
Nickelback with special guests Seether and Saving Abel will make a stop at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Nickelback are a phenomenally successful touring band whose tours have grossed in excess of $100 million thus far and have sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Dark Horse is Nickelback's first release since the immensely popular All The Right Reasons, released in 2005. In support of the album, the band has recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The American Music Awards. Critics and fans alike are praising Dark Horse. The New York Times raved, "Nickelback… has been responsible for some of the heaviest pop hits of this decade and more notably, it has almost single handedly preserved the idea of the arena-rock ballad." Entertainment Weekly declared, "The only sure thing in the music business in 2008."
The first single, "Gotta Be Somebody," is topping the charts with impressive numbers: Top 5 Rock, Top 10 Modern, Top 5 Hot A/C and Top 15 at Pop. At press time, the track has an estimated audience of over 45 million. The band is currently appearing in a major advertising campaign with Citi, featuring Nickelback in network and cable TV, print and online ads throughout November and December, showcasing "Gotta Be Somebody."
Nickelback re-launched their official fan club website on November 13th where members can gain exclusive access to advance concert tickets, limited-edition merchandise, candid photos, audio and video. The site offers members exclusives, including special contests for merchandise, tickets and meet and greets with the band. There's also a new social platform enabling members to network and chat with other members via message boards, a live chat room, blogs and many other interactive features.
TICKET INFORMATION
Reserved Tickets $66.50, $56.50 & $41.50*
On Sale at 10 a.m. – Saturday, December 13th
Buy at Ticketmaster • Rupp Arena Box Office • Livenation.com
• Ticketmaster.com • Charge by phone at 859.281.6644
*All tickets subject to applicable service charges.
Posted: November 28, 2008
SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCES U.S. ARENA HEADLINE TOUR
BAND RETURNS HOME IN SUPPORT OF ALL HOPE IS GONE
2009 MARKS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BAND'S LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM
Grammy-award winning hard rockers Slipknot announced today their first U.S. headline tour in support of their #1 album All Hope Is Gone. The tour, which kicks off on January 23rd in St. Paul, MN, will hit 33 cities across the country, and include an historic stop at New York's Madison Square Garden, a first for the band. Coheed and Cambria and labelmates Trivium round out the bill.
Frontman Corey Taylor says of the trek, "2009 is the 10 year anniversary of the world's first taste of this band. To celebrate we are coming back out with a killer tour, a couple great bands and the same ferocity with which we attack life. We want all of our maggots to come and celebrate with us, because if it wasn't for you we wouldn't have been here for 10 years. Get ready for chaos!"
A special iTunes presale will start on December 3 and be open to those who took part in the band's digital album presale earlier this year. Internet presales via Ticketmaster, will commence on December 5, and the majority of dates will go on sale December 6th.
The All Hope Is Gone World Tour marks Slipknot's first headline run in America since the release of the album in August. The band is currently playing to sold out arenas on the other side of the globe; including stops in Russia, Japan, Australia, Europe and wrapping in the United Kingdom with three sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Preceding All Hope Is Gone's #1 debut, the band held the headline slot on this summer's sold-out inaugural Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, which drew the biggest crowds to a metal festival since Slipknot played Ozzfest in 2004.
To celebrate the tour, Hard Drive, hosted by Lou Brutus will be airing a Slipknot All Hope is Gone World Tour Special from December 3rd-6th on radio stations all across the country. The special will feature exclusive live tracks from their current tour as well as candid interviews and other surprises.
The band has also launched a new website, HYPERLINK "http://www.allhopeisgone.com" allhopeisgone.com to coincide with the launch of the tour. All pre-sale and onsale information will be made available there.
2009 dates are as follows:
01/23/09- Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, MN
01/24/09- Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO
01/25/09- Mid America Center - Council Bluffs, IA
01/27/09- Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum - Madison, WI
01/28/09- Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA
01/30/09- Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL
01/31/09- The Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI
02/02/09- Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL
02/03/09- Pepsi Coliseum - Indianapolis, IN
02/05/09- Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
02/06/09- Tsongas Arena - Lowell, MA
02/07/09- Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
02/09/09- Greensboro Coliseum Complex - Greensboro, NC
02/10/09- Cricket Arena - Charlotte, NC
02/11/09- Bi-Lo Center - Greenville, SC
02/13/09- 1st Mariner Arena - Baltimore, MD
02/14/09- Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
02/15/09- Sommet Center - Nashville, TN
02/17/09- Gwinnett Center - Duluth, GA
02/18/09- UCF Arena - Orlando, FL
02/19/09- Pensacola Civic Center - Pensacola, FL
02/21/09- Concrete Street Amphitheater - Corpus Christi, TX
02/22/09- Nokia Theatre - Grand Prairie, TX
02/23/09- BOK Center - Tulsa, OK
02/26/09- Verizon Wireless Theater - Houston, TX
02/28/09- El Paso County Coliseum - El Paso, TX
03/01/09- Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX
03/03/09- Denver Coliseum - Denver, CO
03/04/09- Tingley Coliseum - Albuquerque, NM
03/05/09- Jobing.com Arena - Glendale, AZ
03/07/09- The Forum - Inglewood, CA
03/08/09- Cox Arena - San Diego, CA
03/10/09- Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario, CA
03/11/09- ARCO Arena - Sacramento, CA
SLIPKNOT
w/ special guests
COHEED & CAMBRIA
TRIVIUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 / 7PM
RUPP ARENA
LEXINGTON, KY
TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT NOON!
RUPP ARENA BOX OFFICE & ALL TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS
TICKETMASTER.COM
859-233-3535
$45 / $39.50 + APPLICABLE FEES (ALL SEATS RESERVED)
ALLHOPEISGONE.COM | COHEEDANDCAMBRIA.COM | TRIVIUM.ORG | OUTBACKCONCERTS.COM | SOMMETCENTER.COM
Posted: November 17, 2008
JEFF DUNHAM - Spark of Insanity
Christmas will never be the same after the November 16th Comedy Central debut of Jeff Dunham's very first holiday DVD, "A Very Special Christmas Special." This comedy icon has sold two million DVDs, racking up more than 200 million worldwide Internet views of his online clips. He continues selling out top venues across North America on his current $28 million grossing tour to become a contemporary cultural force who will deliver a brand new level of hilarity to the holiday season.
The pop culture phenomenon hailed as "easily one of the funniest stand-up comics alive" (Dallas Morning News), "one of the most popular acts in the country" (Boston Globe) and "the best there is" (Jay Leno) debuts "A Very Special Christmas Special" on Comedy Central on November 16, to be followed by its release on DVD. Dunham's first holiday TV show is sure to win ratings as strong as his two previous specials, "Arguing With Myself" and "Spark Of Insanity," which are among the most-watched programs ever on Comedy Central. "A Very Special Christmas Special" is sure to join Dunham's previous specials as one of the cable channel's top hit shows and as a DVD easily earn 10 platinum sales awards — for sales of a million copies; average comedy DVD sales are a mere 25,000 — with a comedic extravaganza that is certain to become a holiday tradition for the millions that love his humor.
In the special, Dunham and his whip smart and wickedly funny dummies Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, Peanut and Jose Jalepeno trim the tree and surround it with the gift of "nonstop fits of laughter" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) to celebrate the holidays with irresistible and often provocative comedy that will bring Santa-sized belly laughs to the 2008 holiday season. Soon Dunham's loyal legion of "Puppethead" fans will be singing "Jingle Bombs" (Achmed's holiday song) and enjoying "A Roadkill Christmas" with Bubba J that features such treats as beernog ("You take a quart of eggnog and pour it down the sink. And then you drink a beer") and reindeer jerky. With Achmed's "I keel you!" and Jose's "on a steek!" already part of today's popular lexicon, Dunham's new holiday season catchphrases like Bubba's "Screw you, merry Christmas" and Achmed's "Merry Christmas, infidels!" are sure to follow. Check out www.jeffdunham.com or www.myspace.com/jeffdunham.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2009
RUPP ARENA
LEXINGTON, KY
DOORS @ 4:00PM / SHOW @ 5:00PM
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21ST 2008!
Tickets On Sale at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (859) 281-6644.
Posted: November 14, 2008
Rascal Flatts
"Bob That Head Tour 2009"
with very special guest star Jessica Simpson
Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
Friday; January 30, 2009
On Sale Saturday; November 15 at 10:00 AM!
Rupp Arena Box Office - Ticketmaster - By Phone (859) 281-6644
All dates, times and artists are subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.
Posted: October 24, 2008
Breaking News!
When Sugarland hits the stage at Rupp Arena this Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. concert attendees will notice camera jibs positioned around the floor and near the stage. The reason? Sugarland will be filming footage from the Rupp Arena concert to be featured in their upcoming music video. Lexington Fans -- Get ready for your close up!
Posted: September 29, 2008
Round and Round the Cobbler's Bench the Monkey Chased the Wiggles.
Tickets for the Wiggles®
Pop Go the Wiggles Live! Show
in Lexington! On Sale Beginning Friday, October 3!
Presented By Toys "R" Us
Get ready for "Pop Go The Wiggles Live!" - presented by Toys"R"Us. The most successful family entertainment band in history, The Wiggles, are setting out on their most rhythmic adventure to date as they invite fans to "Romp Bomp A Stomp," do "The Monkey Dance," and "Move like an Emu." Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as part of the All-New live concert tour coming to Lexington.
The Wiggling commences at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, November 12th for one show only at 6:30 PM.
Tickets for Lexington go on sale to the general public at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 3 and are available through all Ticketmaster Locations (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling 1-859-281-6644 and the Rupp Arena box office, 1-859-233-3535. Prices range from $18-$38 (additional facility fees and service charges may apply). Seating for tickets purchased at the $38 level will take place in the "hot potato seats" and will include an exclusive Wiggles giveaway.
Come and wiggle in the aisles as the Pop Go The Wiggles Live! Tour brings The Wiggles highly interactive, fun and educational message to Lexington. Audience participation features include:
• Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience
• Start the fun at home by creating a Wiggles sign and/or dressing up as your favorite character
• Yelling "Wake up, Jeff!" whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage.
• Bringing roses, for dancing pal Dorothy the Dinosaur, and bones, for canine comedian Wags the Dog, that The Wiggles and Wiggly Dancers collect during the show.
About The Wiggles
The Wiggles, the world?s #1 preschool band, performed 300 shows to more than 1.5 million fans since 2005 in the United States alone. The Wiggles perform over 200 shows annually across four continents. Fans can catch The Wiggles twice daily on Disney Channel?s Playhouse Disney? block. The Wiggles have sold more than 22.5 million videos in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
About Toys"R"Us, Inc.
Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world?s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,500 stores, including 584 Toys"R"Us stores and 262 Babies"R"Us stores in the U.S., 690 international stores in 33 countries, which includes licensed and franchise stores, and through its Internet site at www.Toysrus.com
Posted: September 25, 2008
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration Thursday, September 25 ? Sunday, September 28!
"Elephant Rinse" scheduled for Friday, September 26th in Triangle Park
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration live at Rupp Arena Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, September 28th.
The greatest comic daredevil on the planet welcomes you to The Greatest Show On Earth! With bravado and flair, Bello takes his mischief and mayhem into a spectacular, interactive realm where anything goes.
In conjunction with the Bellobration performances, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will host an "Elephant Rinse" in Triangle Park, adjacent from Rupp Arena, on Friday, September 26th at 1:30pm. A total of 5 elephants will be treated to a special rinsing by the Lexington Fire Department, to be followed by a brief elephant brunch. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey clowns will entertain the crowd beginning at 1:15pm, providing circus fans of all ages with clown noses and giveaways.
For additional information on the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "Elephant Rinse", contact Larry Hall at 859-227-7753.
Showtimes for the Rupp Arena performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration are as follow:
Thursday, September 25th @ 7pm
Friday, September 26th @ 7pm
Saturday, September 27th @ 11am, 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, September 28th @ 1pm & 5pm
Tickets may be purchased at the Rupp Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 859-233-3535.
Posted: September 23, 2008
Madness Tickets Distributed September 27
Fans may begin lining up Wednesday, September 24.
Tickets for the 2008 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena will be available Saturday, September 27, at 7 a.m., at the Memorial Coliseum ticket windows on Euclid Avenue and online at UKathletics.com and Ticketmaster.com. Madness, the first open practice opportunity for Kentucky's 2008-09 men's and women's basketball teams, is Friday, October 10, at 10:30 p.m. Fans will be allowed to enter Rupp Arena beginning at 9 p.m. the night of Big Blue Madness.
Tickets are free again this year, and there will be a limit of four tickets per person at Memorial Coliseum. Online orders will have a minimal service fee attached, and there will be a limit of four tickets per household.
At the request of campus public safety officials, fans wishing to line up ahead of time at Memorial Coliseum are asked to do so no earlier than 7 a.m., Wednesday, September 24. The Athletics Department will provide portable restroom facilities, but safety concerns will prohibit the use of permanent, wooden-type structures, and propane tanks or other open flames used in cooking.
This will be the fourth time Madness has been held at Rupp Arena, where over 23,000 fans have attended each of the last three years.
Posted: September 11, 2008
Flashback - The Classic Rock Experience Tour Cancelled
The Tour Management of Flashback; The Classic Rock Experience featuring Mystic Orchestra, announced this morning that they are cancelling the fall tour, scheduled to stop at Rupp Arena on October 24th.
As this was a new production, the tour was experiencing a variety of technical challenges and tour management felt that it was best to revise and rebuild the show to create "the true rock concert experience" before continuing the tour.
Once the show is retooled, their plans are to tour again in the Spring of 2009. The tour management made extensive apologies for this cancellation but felt unless they could bring the best show possible to the fans, it was best to retool in the studio instead of developing the show on the road.
All tickets will be fully refunded at point of purchase. For more information, please call (859) 233-4567.
Posted: August 29, 2008
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Winter?s Hottest Annual Arena Rock Attraction
One of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will once again take to the road this holiday season for what will be another monumental tour, more than 90 cities coast-to-coast in a nine-week period beginning November 1st. The Tour makes its annual stop in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, December 19 at Rupp Arena. Show begins at 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:00 P.M.
The band?s four CD releases, including the holiday-themed Christmas Eve & Other Stories (1996), The Christmas Attic (1998) and The Lost Christmas Eve (2004) have sold more than 5,000,000 units. TSO?s 2001 DVD release, The Ghost of Christmas Eve, has also achieved platinum status.
TSO?s 2007 Winter Tour was its most successful to date playing to over 1.2 million fans in 90+ cities, and generating revenues of nearly $45 million, which according to Billboard Magazine?s midyear touring chart put them as the #2 most attended tour.
TICKET INFORMATION
Reserved Tickets $45.00 / $35.00 / $20.00*
On Sale at 10 a.m. - Monday September 8th
Online at www.Livenation.com, Rupp Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster. Charge by phone at (859) 281-6644
A portion of the proceeds from each performance will benefit God?s Pantry courtesy of Mix 94.5, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Live Nation.
*$20 ticket available while supplies last.
Posted: August 6, 2008
Sugarland to Headline Love on the Inside Tour
with Special Guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd
In support of their July 22 album release, Sugarland will kick off the 25 city nationwide LOVE ON THE INSIDE tour beginning in Asheville, NC on September 13. The tour will feature special guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd.
Tour Dates:
9/13 Asheville, NC Asheville Civic Center
9/14 Wilmington, NC Trask Colesium
9/19 Mashantucket, CT MGM Foxwoods
9/20 Atlantic City, NJ Mark G. Etess Arena
*9/21 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
*9/26 Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg Fair
*9/27 W. Springfield, MA Eastern States Exposition
9/28 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook
10/2 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum @ IA State Center
10/3 Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University
*10/10 Columbia, SC South Carolina State Fair
10/11 Roanoke Rapids, NC Carolina Crossroads Outdoor Amphitheatre
*10/12 Perry, GA Reaves Arena
10/16 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort & Casino
10/17 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
10/18 Erie, PA Erie Civic Center Complex
10/23 Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena
10/24 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
10/25 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena
11/6 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
11/7 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena @ Osceola Heritage Park
11/8 Fort Myers, FL Lakes Regional Park
11/14 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
11/15 Beaumont, TX Ford Arena
11/16 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center
* indicates dates that do not include Kellie Pickler and/or Ashton Shepherd
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up country duo Sugarland who exploded onto the music scene in ?04 with multi-platinum selling album Twice The Speed Of Life, which gave birth to mega hits "Baby Girl" and "Something More". Their second album Enjoy the Ride has sold over two million copies and spawned #1 hits with "Want To," "Settlin?" and "Stay". Their third studio album, Love On The Inside will be released July 22nd. Sugarland is credited with co-writing all tracks from all three albums and co-producing the last two with Byron Gallimore. Their debut single from Love On The Inside, "All I Want To Do" is the highest country chart debut of their career. They have received trophies from the American Music Awards for "Breakthrough Favorite New Artist," the Academy of Country Music for "New Duo/Group of the Year," Single Record of the Year" ("Stay"), and "Song of the Year" ("Stay"), Country Music Television for "Collaborative Video of the Year" and "Duo Video of the Year," and the Country Music Association for "Vocal Duo of the Year" and "Duo Video of the Year" ("Stay"). Nettles scored a Grammy in ?07 for her collaboration with Bon Jovi for their #1 hit "Who Says You Can?t Go Home".
Since the release of her gold certified, debut album Small Town Girl in 2006, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler has been anything but idle. The disc yielded three Top 20 hits, two of them, "Red High Heels" and "I Wonder," she co-wrote. And earlier this year she won three CMT Awards (the most awarded of the night).
Just one year ago Ashton Shepherd was picking peas in the morning and guitars at night in a small town in southern Alabama. Now, the 21-year-old singer/songwriter, wife and mother is a recording artist for MCA Records and is living her dream of being a country music singer. She will be performing self-penned hit singles "Taking Off This Pain" and "Sounds So Good" from her critically acclaimed debut album, Sounds So Good.
Posted: June 31, 2008
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents
The Ultimate BellobrationSM at Rupp Arena September 25 ? 28th!
The Greatest Show On Earth? Launches All-New 137th Edition ? An Electrifying Celebration that will Captivate Children Of All Ages
Tickets On Sale Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® invites families across America to join the BellobrationSM, an extravaganza at The Greatest Show On Earth® where comic daredevil Bello and his fantastic friends throw an amazing party that can?t be topped.
Bellobration comes to Rupp Arena for eight performances on September 25 ? 28th. Tickets go on sale at the Rupp Arena Box Office (859) 233-3535 and all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com on Friday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m.
For the first time ever, Bello is featured in a whimsical storyline that allows the audience to see a new side of his character. Known for being mischievous and courageous, in Bellobration we learn that he is also endearing. Bello performs daredevil stunts that take his unique brand of hilarity to thrilling new heights.
"Our vision for Bellobration was to create an unforgettable event that celebrates Bello, a bold comic-daredevil who?s iconic tall orange hair and amazing acrobatic feats make him one of the most popular and recognizable personalities in the history of Ringling Bros.," explained Kenneth Feld, producer of Bellobration, the 137th Edition of Ringling Bros.
Circus fans won?t know whether to laugh or gasp as they witness Bello tempting fate by jumping rope atop the spinning Wheel of Steel or balancing on top of a 7-story high sway pole. Bello performs alongside exotic animals, including majestic and agile Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and white tigers, as well as an international cast of gravity-defying acrobats, all in an electrifying story line guaranteed to captivate Children Of All Ages. Circus-goers will witness jaw-dropping stunts, high wire high jinx, adrenaline-pounding trapeze, and more. Throughout Bellobration, audiences will see performers, human and animal, joining forces and taking their skills to the limit of possibility.
"Beyond recognizing Bello, Bellobration celebrates the human spirit through music, dance, and performances that demonstrate that anything is possible and it is always best to show your true colors," said Nicole Feld, Bellobration producer. "Bellobration is a perfect blend of circus tradition and modern entertainment, creating a fun and interactive experience that will truly be enjoyed by all generations."
One step into the arena and audiences will immediately be whisked away into a magical world of lights, colors and contemporary music. Beowulf Boritt, one of Broadway?s leading production designers created a one of a kind art deco inspired 42-foot high portal and bandstand, flanked by a huge diamond shaped video screen that complements each act with colorful graphics and point of view camera shots that place the audience in the middle of all the action.
And in a fantastic twist, the performance space is framed by diamond "rings" that constantly morph and transform with integrated multi-colored LED lights, creating a visually dazzling display that will instantly transport the audience into the action-packed Bellobration. The audience?s participation is the final ingredient that fuels the energetic atmosphere making Bellobration the must attend event for families across America.
Bellobration Highlights Include:
- Tabayara, a legend in the making, takes command of 12 rare Royal Bengal and white tigers, leading them through twists, turns and leaps, proving that he is the most acrobatic and innovative tiger trainer in the world.
- The Palazovi teeterboard troupe raises the bar on balance by performing a rarely attempted five person tower reaching an astonishing three stories in height. A feat not found anywhere else on the planet.
- The fast and furious Aguilar brothers will have audiences gasping at the ever increasing speed they take, running, dancing, and even jumping rope simultaneously on parallel high wire cables no bigger than the width of a thumb and 25 feet in the air.
- Human cannon balls increase the detonation as the tenacious twosome, Brian and Tina Miser, undertake a dual cannon shot with an explosive costume transformation.
- One hour before show time, audiences can join Ringling Bros. for the interactive All Access Pre-show to learn circus skills, become CircusFit®, meet Ringling Bros. performers and get an up-close look at the animal stars of The Greatest Show On Earth ? FREE to all ticket holders!
- In select cities, audiences can visit the Animal Open HouseSM and discover the efforts that Ringling Bros. makes to save the endangered Asian elephant at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation®.
For details on the Ringling Bros. Bellobration tour schedule or to purchase tickets, visit www.Ringling.com.
About Feld Entertainment, Inc. ? Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create unforgettable memories, with 25 million people in attendance at our shows annually. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in 50 countries and on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, and Doodlebops Live!
Posted: June 2, 2008
Seven National Recording Artists to Headline Annual July 4th Red, White and Boom Event
98.1 The Bull announced today that Red, White and Boom, Lexington?s largest outdoor country concert,?will feature seven national recording artists during its annual July 4th downtown celebration.
A change to this year?s event is the addition of a nominal admission fee of $5.00 that will be charged to all patrons 13 years of age and older. The small admission fee is designed to help offset the expense of bringing in national headline talent.Children 12 and under will still be admitted free when accompanied with a paying adult.
According to Michael Jordan, Clear Channel Lexington Operations Manager, "For less than the cost of a movie matinee ticket, patrons can celebrate the 4th of July with eight hours of back-to-back entertainment by nationally renowned recording artists and watch the largest fireworks display in the area. Nowhere else in Kentucky can you get this much entertainment for such a small admission fee. We are excited about the lineup of diverse and high caliber country artists that will be featured."
As in year?s past, premium seating, in a dedicated area directly in front of the stage is available for $19.98, plus applicable fees
Red, White and Boom will be held on Friday,?July 4, 2008, beginning at 2:30 p.m. with Central Kentucky's Official fireworks display taking place immediately after the concert (approximately 10:05 PM) in Rupp Arena?s Cox Street parking lot in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
All tickets will go on sale in advance on Monday, June 9 at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Lexington Center Ticket Office (859) 233-3535, or available at the gate on the day of the show.
The scheduled lineup of Artists is as follows:
2:30 p.m. - Adam Gregory
3:35 p.m. - Sara Johns
4:30 p.m.. - Tracy Lawrence
5:50 p.m. - Julianne Hough
6:45 p.m. - Bucky Covington
7:40 p.m. - Billy Currington
9:00 p.m. - John Michael Montgomery
Information on?Red,?White and Boom?is available on the official event Web site at www.redwhiteandboom.com. Please be reminded, as with all concerts, the Rupp Arena Food & Beverage policy will be in effect. No outside food or beverage will be allowed inside the gate.
Posted: April 28, 2008
Satellite Parking at Red Mile and Free Shuttle Service Offered for Get Motivated! Seminar Patrons at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, April 29
Shuttle will run all day starting at 6:00 a.m.!
Patrons planning on attending the GET MOTIVATED! seminar at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, April 29, should be motivated to avoid heavy traffic congestion around Rupp Arena and The Lexington Center by parking their cars at a satellite parking lot at The Red Mile.
A free shuttle service will run all day between the satellite lot and Rupp Arena starting at 6:00 a.m. The Get Motivated! Business Seminar is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. at Rupp Arena. The Red Mile is located at 1200 Red Mile Road at the corner of South Broadway.
For more information, call (859) 233-4567.
Posted: April 24, 2008
Pop "Tarts" presents "American Idols Live!" Tour, Taking the Country by Storm This Summer With Over 50 Stops!
Simon Fuller and AEG Live Announce On-Sale Ticket Date of May 17th, 2008 for Live Concert Tour Kicking Off July 1st in Glendale, Arizona
19 Entertainment Founder/CEO and creator of American Idol Simon Fuller and AEG Live, announced today the on-sale ticket date for this summer?s highly anticipated American Idols Live! Tour. Beginning Saturday, May 17th 2008 (with the exception of a May 16th sale date for the Toronto stop), fans of America?s #1 show can purchase tickets to see the top 10 contestants from "American Idol" Season 7 perform live including: Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie Eze, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. Additional ticket and tour information can be found at Americanidol.com.
Simon Fuller, creator and executive producer of AMERICAN IDOL stated, "One of the key factors in the success story of AMERICAN IDOL, is the unique experience of seeing today?s best undiscovered talent, perform live on stage each and every week. We are truly excited that the American Idols Live! Tour will once again give fans the chance to see the TV show come to life in their hometown."
Posted: April 3, 2008
Plant and Krauss Announce Third Leg of U.S. Tour
July 18 Rupp Arena Date Added!
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have announced additional dates for their North American tour. The added dates run from July 7 to the 19th and round out the already announced tour that begins in Louisville, KY on April 19th.
The third leg of the tour will include a stop at Rupp Arena on Friday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at the Lexington Center Ticket Office on Friday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m. and Ticketmaster.com
With a band led by T Bone Burnett, the pair will perform songs from the acclaimed ?Raising Sand? (Rounder Records) as well as a few selections from each artist?s discography.
The video for "Please Read The Letter" ? the second single from the album -- was added to heavy rotation on CMT earlier this week. ?Raising Sand? was recently certified RIAA Platinum and the single "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" garnered a Grammy award for best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Posted: March 31, 2008
PBR Bullnaza is Coming to Lexington!
Professional Bull Riding at its Best Showcases Man vs. Beast
Lexington ? get a grip and hang on ?. the Professional Bull Riders are coming! Forty-five of the top Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will debut at Rupp Arena on May 23rd and 24th to challenge some of the rankest bulls on the planet at PBR Bullnanza - Lexington. The action will start at 8:00PM both days with a rockin? show that promises non-stop, heart pounding action for two straight hours nightly! This is not a rodeo?this is modern day Man vs. Beast, THIS IS PBR-BULLNANZA!
PBR ? Bullnanza, a two-day bull riding extravaganza produced by Lazy E Productions is sanctioned by the PBR and will be one stop on the 2008 million dollar PBR Copenhagen Bull Riding Challenger Tour. Bullnanza has a 19-year history of producing world-class bull riding events across the country. Lazy E Productions looks forward to producing this event in Lexington for many years to come.
Friday night?s performance (May 23) features one full go-round of action with the top 45 PBR riders competing. On Saturday night (May 24), the 45 PBR riders will again compete in the second round. The scores from each round are added, and the top 15 advance to the Bullnanza Short-Go to determine the champion. In all, Bullnanza will feature 115 breathtaking rides over the two day competition.
Some of the best PBR stock contracting firms in the country will form one of the rankest pens of bulls ever assembled in Northern Kentucky. Some of the former Bullnanza Champions include legends Tuff Hedeman, Matt Austin, Michael Gaffney, Adriano Moraes, Jim Sharp, Terry Don West, J.W. Hart and Justin McBride.
Families will enjoy all of the activities planned for the performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Adult ticket prices start at $20, $35 or $50. Children are ? price in addition to multiple group discount packages that are available.
Posted: March 21, 2008
IT?S THE ROWDY FRYNDS Tour...
LYNYRD SKYNYRD
And HANK WILLIAMS JR.
With special guest JAMES OTTO
Friday, May 30 - Rupp Arena
LEXINGTON, KY.
It?s the ultimate weekend throw-down when HANK JR & LYNYRD SKYNYRD roll into town for one amazing night. It?s hit after hit after hit when these music giants take the stage ? don?t miss it!
TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 29 AT 12 NOON!
GET THEM AT TICKETMASTER.COM, ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS,
THE LEXINGTON ARENA TICKET OFFICE OR CHARGE BY PHONE 859-281-6644 OR 1-800-277-1700.
ANOTHER RED MOUNTAIN/BLUE DEUCE ENTERTAINMENT EVENT
PO Box 608 Destrehan, LA 70047-0608 504-830-0100
Posted: March 3, 2008
KEITH URBAN AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD?S
"Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour"
SET TO HIT RUPP ARENA ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 26,2008
TICKETS TO GO ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 7 AT 10AM
Grammy Award winners Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood are set to hit the road together in ?08, a 24-city tour that will hit Lexington on Saturday, April 26. Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday, March 7 at the Rupp Arena ticket office, all TicketMaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (859) 281-6644.
"Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour," a name that combines the titles of each artist?s most recent album; Keith?s double platinum #1 debuting Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing and Carrie?s recent #1 debut second album Carnival Ride," will feature 12 #1 songs (7 for Urban and 5 from Underwood). There is no question that this tour combines the music of two of the music industry?s most powerful performers.
"I?m looking forward to hitting the road with Carrie, and to bringing our audiences together for what I think will be a magical night of sights, sounds, songs and solos," said Urban.
"I can?t think of a better person to begin 2008 with than Keith," shares Underwood. "He is an amazing entertainer and a well-respected musician, singer and songwriter."
For more official Keith Urban news, ticket information and more, go to www.keithurban.net.
For more official Carrie Underwood news, ticket information and more, go to www.carrieunderwood.fm.
Posted: February 28, 2008
Monster Jam Rumbles into Rupp Arena This Saturday
Featuring 3 Time Monster Jam World Champion - Dennis Anderson, driver of Grave Digger
Live Nation Motor Sports is pleased to announce Monster Jam brought to you by Advance Auto Parts and Ford Trucks is returning to Rupp Arena with one huge show this Saturday, March 1st at 7:30pm.
Headlining the monster truck line up this weekend is the world?s most famous monster truck, Grave Digger. Commonly known by fans as the black and green wrecking machine, Grave Digger is making its first Rupp Arena Monster Jam appearance. To make the debut complete, driving for the Grave Digger team this weekend at Rupp Arena is Dennis Anderson.
Anderson is the originator of the Grave Digger monster truck 30 years ago and hails from Kill Devil Hills, NC. The truck name came from Anderson?s mud racing days of no holds bar driving style and referring to competitors that he would dig them a grave with his truck. That philosophy carried over to the monster truck when Grave Digger was born. The pedal to the medal driving style also carried over as Anderson has driven Grave Digger to the winners circle 3 times at the Monster Jam World finals (2 Racing Championships and 1 Freestyle Championship). More importantly, Anderson has become a house hold name today with kids as millions of fans watch him every week on Speed Channel and play with toy replicas of his truck at home.
Grave Digger will have a line up of tough competition this weekend with veteran drivers behind the wheels of Destroyer, Devastator, Full Boar, and Rap Attack monster trucks. All trucks will compete in both side by side racing over crush cars and then the fan favorite Freestyle competition. Freestyle is when the trucks get to take the floor by themselves and show off their own personal driving skills for the fans.
Monster Jam is a great family friendly event and kids? supervalue seats are only $5! Tickets to this must see event are on sale now at Rupp Arena Box Office and all ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 859-281-6644. Adult Supervalue seats are just $18 in advance. Limited Gold Circle seating is $22 for all seats. Tickets are $2.00 more day of show.
Fans get the chance to see the 12 feet tall trucks up close at the Built Ford Tough Party in the Pits. That is from 4-6pm this Saturday and all drivers are present signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. A pit pass and event ticket is required for entrance to the pit party. Free pit passes are available at Advance Auto Parts locations or they are for sale the day of the event at the box office for $5.00 each (limited quantity).
Show Times
Saturday, March 1st, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
Pit Party from 4:00 PM ? 6:00 PM
Posted: February 21, 2008
Winter Jam 2008 Attracts More Fans Than Ever Before
Attendance escalates more than 20 percent to see best selling artists MercyMe, Skillet, BarlowGirl, NewSong and Mandisa
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is Christian music's largest annual musical tour and in 2008 they are bringing in more fans than ever before, with attendance trending 20 percent ahead of last year. In just six weeks, over 194,000 fans have come out to see the tour, while they have also seen a 32 percent increase of people making decisions for Christ. This year is the biggest show yet, bringing in Platinum selling artists such as MercyMe, Skillet, BarlowGirl, NewSong, American Idol's Mandisa and Connersvine featuring Indianapolis Colt, Hunter Smith.
"We?re in awe at what God is doing at Winter Jam each night. The stories of changed lives continue to excite us as we see the Holy Spirit moving in a mighty way," says The Premier Group?s Roy Morgan, co-producer of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular with NewSong.?
Last year Greensboro, NC was Winter Jam's largest show in its history, and this year they broke their own record there with over 18,000 people in attendance. As the excitement Winter Jam creates comes to each city, a "tail-gate" atmosphere forms, causing people to line up three to four hours in advance to get in to the show and see their favorite artists. With the tour continuing to be such a draw in 2008, local TV and print media have shown immense support of Winter Jam with coverage in nearly every market.
? Winter Jam is bringing quite the concert experience to cities across the US, but it?s not just the fans having a great time, it?s the artists involved as well. "This tour is the biggest and best tour Skillet has ever done all the way from the amount of people showing up to the amount of people making decisions for Christ, says John Cooper, lead singer of Skillet. "It?s absolutely been a really good experience for us."
The 10-week tour will conclude at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN on March 16th hitting 19 states along the way. Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning, NewSong is hosting the high-energy event for the 13th consecutive year, which also features special guest speaker Tony Nolan and the Xtreme sports Real Encounter BMX/Skate Team.
Holt International, the world?s leader in child adoption and relocation services has received 2, 395 sponsorships thus far. The Wayne E. Bailey Produce Company is another organization sponsoring the event along with HearItFirst.com who is giving out free download cards to the first 500 in line each night. Dave Ramsey's "Generation Change" student finance curriculum is also a new sponsor this year. Word Label Group is also hosting the Pre-Jam Party featuring pureNRG and Group 1 Crew. Co-sponsored by media giants Fox Faith and Word Label Group, this event begins forty minutes before the official start of the show. For more information, please visit www.jamtour.com.
Posted: February 1, 2008
Nickelodeon?s "Go Diego, Go!"
"The Great Jaguar Rescue"
LIVE ? Tuesday March 4th
RUPP ARENA- LEXINGTON
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2nd at 10 AM!
Rupp Arena is proud to present Nickelodeon?s "Go Diego, Go: The Great Jaguar Rescue" LIVE Tuesday, March 4th at 4:00 and 7:00 PM!
The live-action stage show, Go, Diego, Go Live!, follows Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action-packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar?s growl back from the Bobos. Every child in the audience gets a jaguar mask to help on the interactive adventure to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest and pass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale. Featuring the familiar songs and characters from the award-winning Nick Jr. television show that fans have come to love, this live-action theatrical will take preschoolers on a high-stakes journey inspired by the rich environments of Latin America and by the animals that make their homes in those habitats.
In Fall 2005, Nick Jr. spun off Dora the Explorer?s wildly popular cousin Diego into his own action-adventure series with the animated preschool show Go, Diego, Go! Currently in its second season, the series airs at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT) weekdays on Nick Jr. In each episode, Diego receives a call for help at his Animal Rescue Center in the rainforest. With help from his friends, high-tech gadgets and viewers at home, Diego identifies and locates the animal in trouble and the adventure begins. Diego is joined by his 11-year-old sister Alicia, a computer whiz who is also bilingual, and Baby Jaguar, the animal closest to Diego?s heart.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00 AM and range from $16.50 to $40.00 per ticket. Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount. Tickets will be available at the Lexington Center ticket office, charge by phone at 859.233.3535 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.For more info please visit: www.nickelodeon.com
Posted: January 10, 2008
With Over Seventy Three Million Records Sold
A Record Fifty Five #1 Hits & Seventy Six Top Ten Singles
Direct from Country Music?s Hall of Fame
George Strait
In the Round
With Special Guest
Little Big Town
and introducing BNA Recording Artist Sarah Johns
First appearance at Rupp Arena in 12 years.
Only Kentucky appearance in 2008.
Friday, February 29 8PM
Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
Tickets On Sale
SATURDAY, January 19 @ 10:00AM
Tickets will be sold at the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets
Charge by phone: Lexington 859-281-6644, Louisville 502-361-3100, Cincinnati 513-562-4949, Pikeville, KY 606-433-1793, Ticketmaster Express 1-866-448-7849
Charge online at www.Ticketmaster.com
TICKET PRICES: $66.00 and $56.00 plus applicable service and convenience charges.
Posted: January 3, 2008
Winter Jam 2008 Unveils Spectacular Line-Up
MercyMe Headlines Biggest Schedule Ever
with Special Guests BarlowGirl, Skillet, Mandisa and host NewSong
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music?s largest annual musical tour, announced its 36 city itinerary for 2008, featuring one of its most prestigious artist line-ups ever. As of this month, all four of NewSong?s guests are currently in the top 40 national sales as reported by Neilson?s SoundScan. The 2008 line-up showcases musical styles ranging from worship to rock to pop featuring multi Platinum selling MercyMe, sibling rock trio BarlowGirl, seasoned rockers Skillet, American Idol?s Mandisa.
The 10-week tour launches January 10, 2008 in Johnson City, TN, and will conclude at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN on March 16th hitting 19 states along the way. Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning, NewSong will host the high-energy event for the 13th consecutive year, which will feature special guest speaker Tony Nolan and the Xtreme sports Real Encounter BMX/Skate Team.
The Premier Group?s Roy Morgan, co-producer of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular with Celerity Entertainment, comments, "Each year we?ve been pressed to outdo the previous tour, and we could not be more pleased with this amazing collection of today?s top Christian artists. We?re thrilled that all five of 2008?s ?lights-down? artists have had significant mainstream radio and media exposure, helping Winter Jam reach its goals of impacting the world through local church ministries."
NewSong?s Eddie Carswell reflects, "We give God the glory for growing this simple multi-artist event into a major national evangelistic outreach. Admission is only $10 at the door, and we won?t turn anyone away who can?t afford to pay. Last year more than 37,000 people made decisions for Christ during the Tour and we?re anticipating a phenomenal response in 2008 as well."
Vince Wilcox, president of Celerity Entertainment, affirmed that Holt International, the world?s leader in child adoption and relocation services, will once again be a sponsor of Winter Jam 2008, along with the Wayne E. Bailey Produce Company. HearItFirst.com is back as a sponsor and will be giving out free download cards to the first 500 in line each night. Dave Ramsey's "Generation Change" student finance curriculum is also a new sponsor this year. Wilcox also announced a landmark partnership for 2008: "The Word Label Group Pre-Jam Party featuring pureNRG and Group 1 Crew." Co-sponsored by media giants Fox Faith and Word Label Group, this event begins forty minutes before the official start of the show and will feature acclaimed pop trio Group 1 Crew and "tween" sensations pureNRG. For more information, please visit www.jamtour.com.
MercyMe?s lead singer Bart Millard anticipates a tremendous response, "MercyMe has a new record releasing on November 20, so hitting the road on Winter Jam early in ?08 will be great. We look forward to playing our new songs, which is always fun for us, and of course the old favorites too for the Winter Jam crowds."
Winter Jam 2008 follows the highly successful 2007 tour, which landed in Pollstar?s Top 10 Winter Tours surpassing artists like Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Mayer. WJ '07 averaged over 8,000 people each night with select shows having more than 10,000 in attendance. The 2007 Tour had total turnout of more than 275,000.
Excited to reach the masses during Winter Jam 2008, BarlowGirl shares, "We are so excited about the ministry that will take place during the tour. Getting to be a part of this tour is such an honor for us girls. We have heard from so my of our friends that have been a part in the past saying that the crowds are truly awesome."
Also thrilled to be a part of the Winter Jam tour, Skillet lead singer John Cooper remarks, "We?ve heard great things about Winter Jam and are really excited to be a part of it this coming year. Skillet loves to rock, and look forward to having a blast with audiences throughout the country on this tour."
Posted: December 7, 2007
Playhouse Disney Live!
Due to popular demand, tonight?s 7:00 pm show is SOLD OUT
Due to the overwhelming demand to see kids? favorite Playhouse Disney pals live on-stage, the Friday, December 7, 7:00 pm show is sold out. Great seats are still available for this afternoon?s 3:00 pm show.
Come laugh, sing, and play along with all your favorite Playhouse Disney friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Handy Manny, and Little Einsteins. Playhouse Disney Live!
Come join the music party live in Lexington. Playing Rupp Arena, Friday, December 7! Get your tickets at the Rupp Arena box office or Ticketmaster today!
Show Dates/Times: Friday, December 7, 2007 / 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm*
Ticket Prices: $32.50, $24.50 & $14.50
Ticket Outlet/Phone/Internet Info: Ticketmaster.com or the Rupp Arena Box Office, (859) 233-3535.
*Sold Out
Posted: November 30, 2007
Multi-Platinum Grammy-Winning Act Linkin Park Announce Plans For U.S. Tour
Dates With Special Guests Coheed & Cambria To Kick Off Feb. 12 In Omaha
Groundbreaking Digital Souvenir Package Available
Intensifies Concert Experience
Multi-platinum rock act LINKIN PARK has announced plans for a much-buzzed-about U.S. tour with special guests Coheed & Cambria. The road jaunt is set to kick off February 12th at the Qwest Center in Omaha.
To intensify the live experience, Linkin Park is offering fans the option of purchasing a Digital Souvenir Package with their tickets, a groundbreaking promotion that provides concert-goers with a special post-gig memento: a live audio download of an entire show, exclusive concert photos and a digital tour program.
News of the tour follows a week in which Linkin Park solidified its position as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. As U.S. fans honored the group with an American Music Award ("Favorite Alternative Rock Artist"), the band was making history overseas as the first international rock group to perform at a stadium in China.
Touring in support of double-platinum-selling new album MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT, Linkin Park played to a sold-out crowd at the prestigious Shanghai Hongkou Stadium on Sunday, November 18th, wowing a packed house with a set list that showcased past and present hits.
Shanghai was the group?s sole stop in Mainland China and followed a string of sold-out European, Asian and Australian dates along with a sold-out summer U.S. tour. It?s no wonder they were named "Band of 2007" during the recent MTV Europe Music Awards.
In other band news, Linkin Park?s Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda will be joining the likes of Quincy Jones and Akon to announce nominations for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The press conference will take place on Thursday, December 6th in Los Angeles.
Co-produced by the legendary Rick Rubin (U2, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Linkin Park frontman Mike Shinoda. MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros. Records) is the third studio release from Linkin Park, following Hybrid Theory (2000) and Meteora (2003). The album debuted at #1 on Billboard?s Top 200 and sold 623,996 copies in its first week alone. Four weeks after its release, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding 1 million copies. The album has shipped over 4.2 million worldwide, reaching #1 in 32 countries, and is certified platinum in 19 countries. It?s one of the highest-debuting albums of 2007.
New single and video "Shadow Of The Day" (currently #10 on the Modern Rock Chart) follows previous top ten MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT singles "What I?ve Done" (which hit #1 on the Modern Rock chart) and "Bleed It Out " (#2 on Modern Rock chart).
Tour dates are as follows:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE |
| 2/12 | Omaha, NE | Qwest Center Omaha |
| 2/13 | St. Paul, MN | Xcel Energy Ctr |
| 2/15 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena |
| 2/16 | Detroit, MI | Joe Louis Arena |
| 2/18 | Manchester, NH | Verizon Wireless |
| 2/19 | Baltimore, MD | 1st Mariner Arena |
| 2/21 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| 2/22 | Montreal, QU | Bell Centre |
| 2/23 | London, ON | John LaBatt Centre |
| 2/25 | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena |
| 2/26 | Nashville, TN | Sommet Ctr |
| 2/29 | Oklahoma City, OK | Ford Ctr |
| 3/1 | Albuquerque, NM | Tingley Coliseum |
| 3/2 | El Paso, TX | Don Haskins Ctr |
| 3/8 | West Valley City, UT | E Center |
Posted: November 20, 2007
In The Midst of Its 10th Anniversary Tour, Michael Flatley?s Lord of the Dance, The World?s Highest Grossing Dance Show Since 1996 Brings High Octane Celtic Dance to Lexington?s Rupp Arena for One Performance Only on February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale Friday, November 30!
There?s something about dance shows that gets better with age. Or maybe it?s simply good ol? boy, strong, Irish stock. Irishman Michael Flatley?s Lord of the Dance, a global phenomenon, has both. More than 100 million people worldwide have seen Flatley's Lord of the Dance -- the international Irish dancing phenomenon that has performed sold out shows at theatres, arenas and stadiums in more than 67 countries. Returning to theaters across the United States this year, the tour is scheduled to dance its way into Lexington?s Rupp Arena for one performance only on February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Irish Dance lovers and music fans alike will get their chance to experience the engaging, rhythmic adventure that has helped catapult Irish dancing into the global spotlight and created a massive wave of Celtic dance mania.
Tickets, priced from $27.75 to $45.75, go on sale Friday, November 30 and can be purchased at the Rupp Arena Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 859-281-6644. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling 859-233-3535.
"Our success demonstrates the hunger people have," says Flatley, "to wholly submerge themselves into a world where dancers interpret every nuance of classic good versus evil through modern Celtic music." The 10th Anniversary Tour reflects Lord of the Dance?s ability to connect with the audience and initiate and captivate a new generation. Adding to the visceral and emotional impact are costumes, lighting and staging that are cinematic in scope. "Make no mistake," adds Flatley, alluding to the 10th Anniversary Tour, "?Lord of the Dance? begins where modern theatre ends."
Flatley, who originated the role of the Lord, is the company?s Artistic Director, a position he has held since the troupe?s stunning 1996 debut in Dublin. Ten years later, his influence continues to resonate throughout every aspect of the production. Irish dance lovers and music fans alike will get a chance to experience the engaging, rhythmic adventure that has helped catapult Celtic dance mania and Irish dancing into the global spotlight. No wonder Lord of the Dance has jettisoned its ticket sales to more than $800 million worldwide. During its highly profitable five and a half year residency in Las Vegas, an estimated two million plus people danced along in their seats. A standing ovation was not the exception -- it was the rule.
"That kind of reaction speaks directly to the quality of dancers who I have had the privilege to bring to the stage," Flatley says. "They give of themselves in a way that is unique alone to Irish dancing, stretching a form of dance that has evolved over more than 2,000 years." The dancers? average age is 22, and each one has achieved individual recognition as a national dance champion. "Each one is a superstar," Flatley adds.
Lee Marshall, president of Magic Arts & Entertainment, the tour promoter and veteran of blockbuster entertainment events agrees. "This cast manages the impossible every night. The dancers spirit audiences to a time and place that is as imaginative as it is inviting."
"Lord of the Dance is truly a worldwide phenomenon," says Bob Cayne, co-promoter and president of Global Entertainment Group. "We are grateful for the chance to play a part in the worldwide success of this show."
Flatley continues to oversee all aspects of the production. The first American to win the All-World Championship in Irish Dance, he was The Guinness Book of World Records holder for having "the world's fastest feet" at 35 taps per second.
Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is a classic tale of good vs. evil based on old Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord, challenges the Lord of the Dance. It is also a passionate love story that is expressed through dance numbers that transport audiences into a mystical and exhilarating world of intense passion. The action is played out over 21 scenes, on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.
For more information, visit www.lordofthedance.com.
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance will perform one show only at the Rupp Arena on February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced from $30.50 to $50.50, and are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 859-281-6644. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling 859-233-3535.
About Magic Arts & Entertainment
Magic Arts & Entertainment, headed by Lee Marshall and Joe Marsh, is one of the foremost tour producing companies in the U.S. In addition to Lord of the Dance, the company is also currently producing "The Magic of David Copperfield." As former owners of Magicworks
Entertainment, Marshall and Marsh produced and promoted some of the world's most successful concerts, theatricals and family shows.
About Global Entertainment Group
Based in Las Vegas, Global Entertainment Group has been part of the extraordinary success of Lord of the Dance since 1998. Global's President, Bob Cayne, has co-promoted Lord of the Dance and David Copperfield touring projects worldwide.
Posted: November 16, 2007
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus
The Best of Both Worlds Tour!
With special guests Jonas Brothers
The production for the tour has been finalized and a limited number of tickets will be released for sale Tuesday, November 20 at Noon at ticketmaster.com and charge by phone 859-281-6644
The procedure to purchase tickets is as follows:
- Tickets are only available online and by phone. Tickets are NOT available at the Box Office or at the outlets.
- All tickets must be picked up night of show at the box office Will Call. You must have the credit card you purchased the tickets with and a photo ID.
- Will call opens beginning at 10:00am. Showtime is 7:00pm
- There is a 4-ticket limit per person.
Posted: November 5, 2007
Soft Scrub® Presents
DANCING WITH THE STARS - THE TOUR
ABC?S #1 UNSCRIPTED SHOW IS SET TO EMBARK ON ITS THIRD NATIONAL TOUR FEATURING AN ALL-STAR CAST FROM SEASONS 3-5
Dancing With The Stars, ABC?s #1 rated unscripted show, produced by BBC Worldwide, is hitting the road again and bringing its most popular team of stars and professional dancers from the show?s first five seasons to 37 cities throughout North America.
The third cast of Dancing With The Stars ?The Tour features an ensemble of the show?s most popular competitors including season five?s Wayne Newton with Cheryl Burke and Sabrina Bryan with Mark Ballas and season three?s Joey Lawrence with Edyta Sliwinska and Monique Coleman with Louis Van Amstel, as well as professional dancers Derek Hough and Alec Mazo.
Soft Scrub? Presents ?Dancing with the Stars ? The Tour,? is produced by BBC Worldwide, AEG LIVE and Front Line Management Group.
January 15th
Rupp Arena
On sale Saturday, November 10th at 10am!
Tickets available at the box office during normal business hours, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 859-281-6644 or online at ticketmaster.com.
Posted: August 29, 2007
Winter?s Hottest Annual Arena Rock Attraction Returns to Rupp Arena
One of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will once again take to the road this holiday season for what will be its largest-ever tour, more than 90 cities coast-to-coast over a ten-week period beginning November 1st. Live Nation is proud to announce the tour will return to Lexington, Kentucky at Rupp Arena for one amazing performance on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Established in 1996 by producer/composer/lyricist Paul O?Neill, TSO has been a true rock mega-success, both on record and the concert stage. The band?s four CD releases, including the holiday-themed Christmas Eve & Other Stories (1996), The Christmas Attic (1998) and The Lost Christmas Eve (2004), have sold more than 5,000,000 units, over 900,000 in 2006 alone. TSO?s 2001 DVD release, The Ghost of Christmas Eve, also achieved platinum status.
TSO?s 2006 Winter Tour was its most successful to date, playing to over 1,000,000 fans at 80 concerts, generating revenues in excess of $40 million. Since its first Winter Tour in 1996, TSO has been one of the concert businesses? most successful acts, consistently rating in the Top 10 for both gross revenues and audience attendance.
Exclusive TSO Internet Presale Begins Thursday, September 6 at 10AM
By special arrangement with TSO, tickets for the Rupp Arena performance go on sale via a special internet presale exclusively sponsored by Mix 94.5 FM. Trans-Siberian Orchestra fans and listeners of Mix 94.5 FM can log on to the station website listed below beginning Thursday, September 6 at 10AM through Sunday, September 9 at 6PM to purchase tickets in advance of the public on sale. To order in advance log on to: www.wmxl.com.
Reserved tickets for the TSO Rupp Arena performance are $42.50 and $34.50. A portion of the proceeds from this performance will benefit The Salvation Army courtesy of Mix 94.5FM, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Live Nation.
Public on sale will begin on Monday, September 10 at 10:00AM at www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Rupp Arena Ticket Office. Charge by phone at 859-281-6644.
For more information on TSO Winter Tour 2007, please visit: www.trans-siberian.com.
Posted: August 20, 2007
Disney's High School Musical Coming to Rupp Arena April 18 - 20!
The ice tour adds new level of cool to the hit musical phenomenon.
The cultural sensation "High School Musical" reaches a whole new level of "cool" with Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour. This ice spectacular is premiering September 29th, it was announced today by Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, and Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment.
The ice tour will feature a live fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun to celebrate the music of the original Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel movie, and its sequel "High School Musical 2," which is set to debut on the Channel this summer. Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour is being produced by Feld Entertainment and Kenny Ortega and mounted in cooperation with Schumacher and his team at Disney Theatrical Productions.
Commenting on the announcement, Schumacher said, "?High School Musical' has been a smash hit in virtually every area of the entertainment spectrum from television and home entertainment to soundtracks, and live concert tours. The ice tour celebrates the fun and music in a whole new and exciting way. Feld Entertainment is the undisputed expert in its field, and we're working closely with them and the movie's original creators to make this a fantastic experience for audiences of all ages."
Kenneth Feld, a Tony® Award-winning producer, said, "We brought together a creative dream team who will deliver a top-notch production that celebrates moments from the movies in an ice spectacular that will fill arenas with lights, music, dancing, and spirit. Kenny Ortega has pumped incredible genius into this production and we're thrilled to be collaborating with him."
The global tour, comprised of three companies, is expected to play more than 100 cities in its first year alone, including the worldwide premiere at Madison Square Garden (on September 29th and 30th) and the Staples Center in Los Angeles (on October 5th) in addition to cities in Europe, Canada and Mexico.
Feld Entertainment's award-winning creative team includes some of key talent associated with the original "High School Musical" films and concert tour:
- Kenny Ortega (Producer) Emmy® Award-winning director and choreographer, Disney's High School Musical, High School Musical 2, 2002 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies, Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Jeff Calhoun (Director) Tony® Award-nominated director, Brooklyn the Musical, Grease, Annie Get Your Gun and the Deaf West production of Big River as well as Theatre of the Stars's production of "High School Musical" in Atlanta
- Peter Barsocchini (Writer) Disney's High School Musical, Disney's High School Musical 2, Drop Zone, The Merv Griffin Show
- Jeremy Railton (Production Designer) Emmy® Award-winning designer, 2002 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Billboard Music Award, Miss Universe / Miss USA
- Patrick Woodroffe (Lighting Designer) the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Genesis, Bob Dylan and High School Musical: The Concert
- Erin "Topaz" Lareau (Costume Designer) Emmy® Award-winning designer, Disney's High School Musical: The Concert, Benise: Nights of Fire, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Mayer, Brad Pitt
- Charles Klapow (Choreographer) Emmy® Award-winning choreographer, Disney's High School Musical, Disney's High School Musical 2, Cheetah Girls 2
- Cindy Stuart (Skating Choreographer) Disney On Ice, Olympic Gold Medalists Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, Six-time Canadian National Champion Jennifer Robinson, Stars On Ice with Olympic Gold Medalist Christopher Dean, Co-Choreographer with Olympic Gold Medalist Robin Cousins
"We'll be recruiting some of the world's most talented skaters to play East High School's own Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad and Taylor," said Nicole Feld. "They'll be heating up the ice performing chart-topping tunes and signature choreography, and with the ice as the dance floor, this event will be an unprecedented twist on a fan favorite."
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour will feature music from the popular "High School Musical" soundtrack, including "We're All in This Together," "Get'cha Head in the Game," "Start of Something New," "Stick to the Status Quo," along with new music from "High School Musical 2."
Rich Ross, president, Disney Channel Worldwide, said, "We are so proud to have introduced ?High School Musical' to the world and to see its popularity continue to grow in so many ways. The ice tour is a fantastic way to build upon the experience for its millions of fans worldwide while introducing the music and dancing to a new audience."
"High School Musical," an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie, premiered in January 2006 in the U.S. and through the year, on 25 Disney Channels and free-to-air broadcasters, reaching over 100 countries and over 100 million unique viewers worldwide. In the U.S., its soundtrack was the #1 album of the year in 2006 (certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA), and broke records on the Billboard charts with an unprecedented nine original songs making the "Hot 100." It was the #1 TV movie on DVD for the year and sold 7.2 million units have been sold around the world. In fall 2006, Disney Theatrical adapted the teleplay for local school productions, and it is anticipated that 2000 schools will produce stage versions in the first year alone.
Schumacher added, "The first of our regional professional theatre licensed productions was a huge success earlier this year during its five-week run in Atlanta's Theatre of the Stars, and we're currently in discussions on how to tour that production starting later this year. Additionally, by June of this year, more than 1,000 schools will have licensed and staged the show, representing an unprecedented 5,000 performances."
Internationally, "High School Musical" has aired on Disney Channels (26 worldwide) and free-to-air broadcasters, reaching over 100 countries. For the September 2006 premiere in India, the music was re-recorded in Hindi with Indian instrumentation and more rhythmic beats to achieve a "Bollywood" sound.
Adding to its success, "High School Musical" has spawned a #1 New York Times bestseller ? "High School Musical ? The Novel," which has sold over 1.2 million copies. "High School Musical" was also the first TV movie to be offered on the iTunes Music Store. "High School Musical" themed shows have also proven to be popular at the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts, including Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and an upcoming production at Disneyland Paris.
Posted: August 7, 2007
19 ENTERTAINMENT, LTD PRESENTS
"SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" TOUR,
TOP TEN FINALISTS PLAY 49 NORTH AMERICAN DATES
19 Entertainment, dick clark productions and AEG Announce Tickets Go On Sale August 11 for Dance Tour Kicking Off in Albany on September 21, arrives at Rupp on November 10!
Fans of America's #1 sizzling summer show, "So You Think You Can Dance," can see their favorite stars perform live as most tickets for this summer's highly anticipated tour go on-sale August 11 at 10 a.m., it was announced by 19 Entertainment chief executive and series creator Simon Fuller, co-creator Nigel Lythgoe and AEG. (see ticket information below)
Top Ten finalists participating include Kameron, Jaimie, Lauren, Neil, Sabra, Pasha, Dominic, Lacey, Danny and Sara. Due to overwhelming demand in its debut, the tour will waltz through fourteen more cities this year, playing 49 North American dates, and audiences can now see their favorite finalists command the stages of arenas (see list below for complete 2007 schedule).
Fuller, who created and executive produces the Fox television show, now in its third season, stated, "We are thrilled with the tremendous growth of the show and excited to take ?So You Think You Can Dance' across the country yet again to showcase this year's world-class talent.
Viewing the contestants performing on television does not even come close to experiencing them in-person. We look forward to having the country's favorites hit the road coming to a town near you."
Posted: July 31, 2007
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Premiers No-Ring Circus at Rupp Arena August 23 - 26
The Greatest Show On Earth® Launches Contemporary, Storyline-Driven Production "Circus of Dreams"
In a bold move designed to create an entirely contemporary, cutting-edge and interactive circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is introducing the biggest changes The Greatest Show On Earth has seen in 50 years. Producers Kenneth Feld and Nicole Feld assembled an award-winning creative team to re-imagine Ringling Bros. and present the circus in an entirely new format. Highlights include:
- Ringling Bros. breaks through the iconic three-rings in an effort to maximize the arena setting and create a more up-close and intimate experience;
- For the first time ever, Ringling Bros. introduces a storyline to the circus ? taking audiences and "one lucky family" on a magical journey;
- Former American Idol finalist ? Jennifer Fuentes ? dazzles as she combines the roles of traditional ringmaster and singing songstress; and
- A 24' diameter LED video screen allows audiences to get closer to the action and gives everyone a chance to be part of the show.
One hour before show time, audiences can join Ringling Bros. athletic performers in getting CircusFit® ? a newly launched national youth fitness program created by Ringling Bros. ? at the FREE All Access Pre-show.
Posted: July 18, 2007
Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour
Performances Added Due to Overwhelming Popular Demand
Fans get another chance to see their Playhouse Disney pals LIVE!
Lexington, KY (July 18, 2007) ? Due to tremendous public response, Playhouse Disney Live! will continue to entertain audiences in Lexington! Performances have been added on Friday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Rupp Arena. At this live stage show, children sing, dance and play along with their pals from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins and Handy Manny, as well as the stars of the brand new show, My Friends Tigger & Pooh.
Playhouse Disney Live! represents the first time that characters from the Playhouse Disney programs will be together on the same stage, creating interactive moments for children and their families. The original storyline follows this colorful cast as they set off in their unique ways to create and contribute songs and music for an unforgettable musical party at Mickey's Clubhouse.
Produced by Feld Entertainment, Playhouse Disney Live! is a brand new production featuring four shows in Disney Channel's popular Playhouse Disney program block for preschoolers. For ticket information, please visit www.playhousedisneylive.com.
Posted: June 21, 2007
Significant Changes Made to Red, White and Boom Event Policies to Ensure Safe, Fun July 4th Celebration!
Lexington, KY (June 21, 2007) Following the annual review with venue management, local government agencies and law enforcement officials, the Management Team of Red, White and Boom, Lexington's largest country concert, today announced it will make significant changes to its hospitality and security policies and procedures in an effort to provide optimal security and safety for the event.
Red, White and Boom will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, beginning at 3:00 p.m. with the Central Kentucky's Official fireworks display taking place immediately after the concert in Rupp Arena's Cox Street parking lot in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
Patrons who attend the FREE country concert and fireworks show should now expect the Cox street parking lot to be fenced in and patron searches conducted at all parking lot entrance gates; limits on the types of items that patrons may carry into the Cox street parking lot including a ban on coolers of any type; and high visibility of uniformed security personnel in all areas of the Cox Street Parking lot.
The hospitality, guest service and security efforts on the Cox Street parking lot for Red, White and Boom will include the location of a concession stand within the newly fenced in Cox Street lot. The concession stand, which will be located under the bridge, will be operated by the Rupp Arena concession department, Red, White and Boom's food service provider. The store will offer food, beverages, and other items that may not be brought into the lot.
Red, White and Boom officials will station guest service and hospitality representatives at locations throughout the Cox Street Parking lot to allow for quick response to questions or concerns posed by patrons. "These security and hospitality procedures that we are putting in place on the Cox Street Parking lot for Red, White and Boom will help us provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the crowd of 50,000+," said Michael Jordan, Operations Director for Clear Channel Lexington. "We sincerely appreciate their patience and cooperation, and we are grateful to the Lexington Police Department and the Rupp Arena security staff that work with us each year to ensure that our patrons have a wonderful experience at Red, White and Boom."
New Security procedures and policies for Red, White and Boom 2007 include:
- Patron searches at all venue entrance gates
- Limits on carry-in items for patrons and employees
- Visibility of security personnel in all areas of the venue
- Placement of barriers outside the admission gates
- Security sweeps of vehicles (buses, limousines and vendor vehicles) that enter the Cox Street Parking lot.
Items that may be carried by patrons through all gates at Red, White and Boom, unless otherwise noted, include:
- Cellular telephones and cameras (patrons required to turn electronic items on before entry is allowed)
- Small personal music systems, radios and televisions - no "boom boxes"
- Binoculars
- Purses and baby bags (subject to search)
- Strollers (only if carrying a child - no other items allowed)
- Chairs
- Blankets
- Tarpaulins
- Sunscreen
Items that may not be carried into Red, White and Boom 2007 include:
- Food or Beverage of any kind
- Weapons of any kind (includes all knives and scissors)
- Bottles and cans of any kind (includes all beverage containters ? glass or metal)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Thermoses
- Coolers
- Grills
- Umbrellas
- Backpacks
Information on Red, White and Boom is available on the official event Web site at www.redwhiteandboom.com.
Posted: April 18, 2007
WWE RAW Presents The Biggest Party of the Summer at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Friday June 15, 2007 at 7:30pm
Featuring...
*** Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship ***
JOHN CENA VS. EDGE VS. RANDY ORTON
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CARLITO W/ TORRIE WILSON VS. KENNY DYKSTRA
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JEFF HARDY
UMAGA
ARMANDO ESTRADA
THE GREAT KHALI
WOMEN'S CHAMPION MELINA
MICKIE JAMES
CRYME TYME
EUGENE
And many more!
WWE RETURNS TO LEXINGTON AFTER OVER A YEAR!
Card is subject to change.
Ticket Prices: $70.50, $50.50, $40.50, $30.50 & $20.50
Tickets are on sale Saturday May 12th @ 10am and are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 859.281.6644.
All press requests should be directed to (203) 359-5175.
Posted: March 20, 2007
Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas to Perform in Lexington on July 24
Rounder Records to Release A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection April 3
NASHVILLE - Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will bring its award-winning artistry and stellar musicianship to Rupp Arena in Lexington on Tuesday, July 24. Tickets for the concert will go on sale Monday, March 26 at 10:00 am. At the Lexington Center Ticket Office, (859) 233-3535, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.
Starting in June, Alison Krauss and Union Station will perform in nearly 45 cities throughout the U.S. The show will consist of fan favorites and selected titles from A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection, an album that encompasses Krauss' diverse career as a master vocalist, instrumentalist, collaborator and producer. Rounder Records releases the collection April 3. USA Today writes, "Krauss' influence extends far beyond bluegrass and far beyond her own albums." The A Hundred Miles or More Tour follows this spring's special limited performances with bluegrass legend Tony Rice, featuring material from Tony's 35-year career.
A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection is comprised of 16 tracks, highlighting Krauss' career outside of her traditional releases with long time band Union Station. The album features Krauss' contributions to film soundtracks including the Oscar(r) nominated songs, "The Scarlet Tide" and "You Will Be My Ain True Love," from the motion picture Cold Mountainand "Down to the River to Pray" from the GRAMMY(r) winning soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou? Known for her collaborations, Krauss also includes several duets in the collection-"Whiskey Lullaby" with Brad Paisley, "How's the World Treating You" with James Taylor and "Missing You" with John Waite. Please see reverse side for full track listing.
A Hundred Miles or More debuts five new songs all produced by Krauss-"You're Just a Country Boy," "Jacob's Dream," "Simple Love," "Lay Down Beside Me," (also a duet with Waite) and "Away Down the River." Her previous collection, 1995's break-out success, Now That I've Found You, has sold more than 2.5 million copies.
Since 1987, Krauss has released eleven albums on Rounder-four solo, six with Union Station and one with The Cox Family-including her acclaimed 2005 GRAMMY(r) winning release Lonely Runs Both Way and the double-platinum selling Live. To date she has earned more GRAMMY(r) awards-20 in all-than any other female artist. She has also received multiple Country Music Association Awards and International Bluegrass Music Awards among countless other honors. For more information about the new CD and tour, please contact Carla Sacks or Mary Moyer at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000, carla@sacksco.com or mary@sacksco.com or Jennifer Sacca at Rounder Records, 617.218.4503 or jsacca@rounder.com.
Posted: March 19, 2007
The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions at Rupp Arena on April 27
WHAT?
The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions proudly presents their 37th anniversary presentation of the "Dancing White Stallions"! Over the years, more than twenty-six million people throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia and Hawaii have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle. The Lipizzaner Stallion has galloped boldly out of the pages of over 425 years of history and are now preserved as an equestrian work of art, performing a unique equine ballet that has no rival. Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, the Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a great experience to be enjoyed by the entire family!
WHERE?
Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
WHEN? ONE SHOW ONLY!
FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH AT 7:30PM
TICKET INFO?
There are a limited number of Gold Circle seats available for $29.50 each (no discounts available for Gold Circle seats). Regular admission adult tickets are $24.50 and $21.50 each. For children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over, regular admission tickets are $22.50 and $19.50 each. For groups of 15 or more, regular admission tickets are $19.50 and $16.50 each. Tickets are available at Rupp Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets & ticketmaster.com. Charge by phone at 859-233-3535 or 859-281-6644. Group discounts and event info at 859-233-3535. More info online at lipizzaner.com and rupparena.com. An additional facility fee of $0.50 will be added to all ticket prices. Other ticketing fees, service charges and/or taxes may be included in (or added to) ticket prices. All information is subject to change.
Posted: March 19, 2007
Ron White at Rupp Arena on April 14
LEXINGTON, KY ? Blue collar comedian Ron White brings his latest tour to Lexington with a stop at Rupp Arena on Saturday, April 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Center Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.
From January 2000 through March 2003, Ron performed with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy in the highly acclaimed "Blue Collar Comedy Tour," a show that played to sold out audiences in over 90 cities and grossed over $15 million dollars. Warner Bros filmed the tour and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie" was released as a major motion picture in theaters in March 2003 and later premiered on Comedy Central as the highest rated movie in the channel's history.
Ron has always been a storyteller, from the time he was a boy growing up in a small town in the middle of Texas oil country to selling windows for a living in Arlington to performing in sold-out theaters and arenas as a headlining comedian all across the country. For two decades he lived the life of a struggling comedian bouncing around to comedy clubs and driving to gigs in his beat-up Nissan pickup. In short, he paid his dues.
Ron's first solo comedy CD, "Drunk In Public," was released in November 2003 showcasing the insightful and hilarious White, who manages to be both razor-sharp and blunt. The comedy CD has been in the Top 10 of the Billboard Comedy Charts since February 2004 and has sold over 450,000 copies. Ron's "Drunk In Public" tour was ranked in the top 50 in Pollstar Magazine 2004 and #63 in 2005.
Also that year, his first one-hour comedy special, "They Call Me Tater Salad" earned Comedy Central the highest rated Sunday in its history and the DVD companion has sold 1.3 million copies to date and has been certified multi-platinum. If that's not enough, "The Ron White Show," a comedy special for the WB network, was filmed in Las Vegas and aired in April 2005 with 4 million viewers. The show helped propel the network to one of its best Thursday nights of the season.
Ron's second and current one-hour special, "You Can't Fix Stupid" was filmed in January 2006 at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, TX. The special aired on Comedy Central to 4.5 million viewers to make it the 3rd largest audience in Comedy Central's history and the #1 show in prime time on basic cable. The comedy CD of the same name was released on February 7, 2006 by Image Entertainment and premiered at #14 on Billboard's Top 200, ranked #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts for 9 consecutive weeks and has been nominated for a 2007 Grammy Award. Ron received a second 2007 Grammy nomination for the CD, "Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One For The Road."
Tickets are $39.75 plus applicable charges and may be purchased at the Lexington Center Ticket Office and at all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (859) 233-3535.
Posted March 11, 2007
National City / KHSAA Sweet 16 Boys State Basketball Tournament ? March 21-24
Lexington, KY ?The National City / KHSAA Sweet 16 Boys State Basketball Tournament brings the regional champions to the shrine of Kentucky basketball-Rupp Arena-on March 21-24, 2007. Tickets are on sale at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.
This year's tournament promises all the excitement, thrills, and upsets high school basketball fans have come to expect from the "Greatest Show in Hoops!" Tickets are $10 and $15 and may be purchased at the Lexington Center ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, or via phone at 859-233-3535.
For information about this or other events at Rupp Arena, visit rupparena.com or call 859-233-4567.
Posted March 11, 2007
Mercy Me "Coming Up to Breathe" Tour ? April 21
Lexington, KY ? Dove Award winning Mercy Me brings their American Contemporary Christian music to Rupp Arena with their "Coming Up to Breathe" tour on April 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale at the Arena box office and through Ticketmaster.
Joining Mercy Me at Rupp is Dove and Grammy Award winning Audio Adrenaline on the last tour of their successful 15 year career and groundbreaking debut artist Aaron Shust.
Tickets are $30.50, $25.50, and $15.50 and may be purchased at the Lexington Center ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, or via phone at 859-233-3535.
For information about this or other events at Rupp Arena, visit rupparena.com or call 859-233-4567.
Posted March 11, 2007
Ultimate Fighting AFL Pro Am Title Bouts Caged Inferno 6: Meltdown ? April 28
Lexington, KY ? If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the Arena! Knockout Productions presents Caged Inferno 6: Meltdown at Rupp Arena on April 28 at 7:30 pm. Billed as the biggest event in Kentucky mixed martial arts cage fighting, Caged Inferno 6: Meltdown promises all the sweat, skills, and strategy required to be named King of the Cage.
Tickets are $67, $35, and $25 and may be purchased at the Lexington Center ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, or via phone at 859-233-3535.
For information about this or other events at Rupp Arena, visit rupparena.com or call 859-233-4567.
Posted: January 19, 2007
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
Rupp Arena - Lexington, KY
March 8, 2007
On Sale Saturday January 27 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation welcomes legendary rocker Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band to Rupp Arena on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Bob Seger has been hitting the road in support of his latest album, "Face the Promise," on his first concert tour since 1996. The Michigan native and his Silver Bullet Band has played to sell out audiences and rave reviews since kicking off the tour in November.
"Seger offers more dead-on renderings of his Michigan-sired rock as though it's the hottest new style in town, burning significant rubber on ?Wreck This Heart' and ascending to heights of dashboard eloquence on ?Wait for Me"?.Seger fearlessly remains Seger," said Rolling Stone. The New York Times observed "Mr. Seger gets back in the game and sounds as if he hasn't lost a step."
"It's a pretty high-energy rock record," Seger recently told USA Today. "I would say it's more rock ?n roll than usual. I wrote a log of songs, a lot of songs. I probably recorded about 30, but the best songs happened to be more rock-leaning."
Seger?a 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee?has sold nearly 50 million albums in his career. Among his eleven platinum and seven multi-platinum awards, Against the Wind, Night Moves and Stranger in Town have each been R.I.A.A.-certified for over 5 million album sales in the U.S., as has his massively-influential 1976 breakthrough classic, Live Bullet. Seger's 1994 Greatest Hits has perennially been a Top 10 seller on Billboard's pop catalog chart for the past 12 years, currently #2, R.I.A.A. certified 8x Platinum, a clear indication that such vivid tales of working class lives as "Night Moves," "Turn The Page," "Old Time Rock & Roll," "Against The Wind," and "Mainstreet" resonate as much now as when they were first recorded.
Reserved tickets for Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band go on sale at 10:00am, Saturday, January 27 at the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Order on line at Livenation.com or Ticketmaster.com, Charge by phone in Lexington at (859) 281-6644, or in Louisville at (502) 361-3100. All tickets subject to applicable services charges. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice.
Posted: December 22, 2006
Rupp Arena Announces New 30th Anniversary Commemorative Cup!
Rupp Arena will offer a commemorative 30th Anniversary beverage cup with the purchase of any large soft drink starting tonight, Friday, December 22 at the UK vs. U Mass Men's Basketball Game.
The 32 ounce commemorative cup lists every event that has taken place at Rupp Arena since its premier concert in November 1976 (Lawrence Welk) through the 30th anniversary date in 2006 (Aly & AJ). The cup lists hundreds of events by calendar year but does not include any UK Mens and Women's Basketball Games, KHSAA Sweet 16, or NCAA basketball tournament play. Room on the cup's surface would not accommodate such an extensive list.
"People will have a great time looking over the list of concerts, family shows and sporting events and reminiscing about the wide array of entertainment events that have taken place in this legendary venue," said Bill Owen, Lexington Center President and CEO.
"For anyone doubting that there is a lot of activity taking place in Lexington," he continued, "Take a look at this impressive roster. We took the liberty of only listing each artist once... otherwise, we would have to start selling soft drinks by the barrel!"
For more information, contact the Lexington Center Corporation, (859) 233-4567 or visit online at http://www.rupparena.com.
Posted: September 7, 2006
Rupp Arena Launches New Website!
LEXINGTON, KY – After months of construction, the launch of a totally redesigned and upgraded Rupp Arena website was announced today by The Lexington Center.
The new website, located at www.rupparena.com, was designed by in-house graphic designer and webmaster Matt Johnson. The renovated website features a complete roster of information about upcoming events and guest services as well as photographs, seating diagrams and sign up link for FIRST IN LINE, Lexington Center's e-mail club which provides announcements, presale offers and discount opportunities for events happening at Lexington Center venues including Rupp Arena and The Lexington Opera House and The Lexington Convention Center.
According to Carl Hall, Director of Arena Management, "The new Rupp Arena website has been completely transformed to better meet the demands of our growing audiences and discerning presenters. Patrons can check out the site for information on events coming to the arena or visit our photo gallery see photos from shows they've recently enjoyed or had the misfortune to miss. Our goal is to provide an information-packed and entertaining site that fully illustrates what we strive to provide as Central Kentucky's premier entertainment venue."
The redesign of the Rupp Arena site is the first stage of an entire overhaul of all of the Lexington Center websites. Announcements will be forthcoming to usher in the newly redesigned websites for the Lexington Convention Center and the Lexington Opera House which are currently under construction.
For more information, please contact the Lexington Center (859) 233-4567.
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