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Posted: January 23, 2012
Chevy Presents
BRAD PAISLEY
Virtual Reality World Tour 2012
With Very Special Guest
3 Time CMA Award Winners!!
The Band Perry
And Introducing American Idol Winner
Scotty McCreery
Saturday, March 3 – 7:30 pm
Rupp Arena | Lexington, KY
More Tickets Released Due To Popular Demand!
Live Nation announced this morning that due to popular demand they are raising the roof of Rupp Arena (or more like the curtain) for the last stop on Brad Paisley's winter tour. Beginning at 9:00am today, there will be more tickets made available, the majority being in the $25.00 price level.
Paisley decided to change the name of the tour during the rehearsals in the month of December. The Virtual Reality tour lives up to its name and then some with laser lights zapping hither and yon, and fantastic special effects such as 3-D video screens.
Reserved tickets $ 59.75, $ 39.75 and $ 25.00 (plus applicable fees).
Get Tickets at www.livenation.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Rupp Arena Box Office
and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 800.745.3000.
All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
Posted: January 18, 2012
MIRANDA LAMBERT RESCHEDULES WEEKEND SHOWS DUE TO DEATH OF HER FATHER IN LAW
Singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert has rescheduled this weekend's shows of her "On Fire" Tour, due to the death of her father-in-law, Dick Shelton who passed away Tuesday in Oklahoma.. Miranda, wife of singer and star of "The Voice," Blake Shelton, has rescheduled Charlotte, NC (1/19), Lexington, KY (1/20) and Greensboro, NC (1/21). Mr. Shelton, who had been in declining health for the past year, was surrounded by loved ones upon his passing.
Miranda said, "Thank you to the fans for all the support and prayers. This is a really difficult time for our family and the most important thing is being together. Tell your loved ones you love them. See you next week"
Reschedule Dates are:
Charlotte, NC – January 25th @ 7:30 pm
Greensboro, NC – February 19th @ 7:30 pm
Lexington, KY - February 26th @ 7:30 pm
Tickets for the above-mentioned January dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates. For up-to-date tour information, visit www.mirandalambert.com.
Patrons who are unable to attend the new date are able to get a refund on their tickets from their original point of purchase until Friday, February 3rd. For those who purchased tickets on line, please contact Ticketmaster customer service at 1-800-653-8000.
The "On Fire" Tour, will resume January 25 in Charlotte, NC.
Posted: December 12, 2011
Lexington Monster Jam® Tickets Now Available
SPECIAL COLLEGE OFFER JUST ANNOUNCED!
Get your tickets on Friday January 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Rupp Arena
Feld Motor SportsSM announced today that tickets for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world's premier monster truck series, are even MORE affordable for college students. For one day only, Friday, January 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. students with a college i.d. can purchase $5 tickets (2 per i.d.). This special ticket is only available at the Rupp Arena Box Office. College offer is not good on TAP or Gold Circle seats. Service charges may apply.
Monster Jam will be performing at Lexington's Rupp Arena on:
Saturday, January 14, 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 15, 2:00 PM
The event is scheduled to feature: Grave Digger, Turtle, Virginia Beach, High Maintenance, Full Boar & Heavy Hitter. Featured trucks may change without notice.
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.
About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear CowboyzSM, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About the United States Hot Rod Association®
The United States Hot Rod Association® originated in 1978 as a sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling events, later expanding to produce mud and sand drag racing. The USHRA® grew steadily and within its first decade emerged as the premier Monster Truck racing organization. Today the USHRA®, together with Feld Motor Sports, produces quality events and involves coordinating competition, defining regulations and technical requirements, setting safety standards and officiating at each event. Whether the USHRA® event entails Pro Race Trucks, QUAD WARS™, or Monster Trucks, you can be sure the event will be the highest quality show motor sports has to offer, creating unmatched excitement and spectacular memories.
Posted: December 14, 2011
The World's Best Arenacross Racers Set to Invade Lexington's Rupp Arena – Tickets on Sale Friday, December 16!
Hundreds of Riders Battle for Supremacy in World's Most Intimate Form of Racing
High intensity, bar-to-bar dirt-bike racing at its finest is coming to Lexington for the first time as the AMA Arenacross Series brings some heat during the winter with its inaugural event at legendary Rupp Arena. One memorable night of action on Saturday, February 4, will add another chapter into the quest to crown a champion, as the world's best riders wage war in the Wildcat country. Tickets for Round 9 of the world's most intimate form of racing are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Rupp Arena box office.
Hundreds of the best Arenacross riders from around the globe will compete for their chance to be one of just 32 riders to make a pair of 16-rider main events in the Arenacross and Arenacross Lites classes. The national series travels throughout the country to many of the most renowned arenas in the United States, bringing in 150 truckloads of dirt to sculpt a man-made dirt battleground. Technical obstacles, close competition, and impressive airtime combine to create one of the most unique spectacles in the sporting world.
Anything can and does happen in Arenacross, and the man left standing atop the podium at the end of the night with the coveted trophy will have earned his prize. Defending champion Tyler Bowers leads a highly-talented group of riders, hungry to defeat him in his bid to secure back-to-back AMA Arenacross Series titles.
To cap off what is sure to be an incredible weekend of action, the future stars of the sport will take to the track on Sunday, February 5, for Amateur Day. A full schedule of exciting competition between riders of all skill levels from throughout the region is sure to fulfill any fan's passion for speed.
The AMA Arenacross Series is fun for the whole family! The always-popular track party and post-race autograph session give fans of all ages an opportunity to get up close and personal with the stars of Arenacross, and get a coveted signature from some of the best riders in the world.
Don't miss the chance to check out a truly-memorable experience!
A limited number of Gold Circle seating is available. Kid's seats are just $5 (excluding Gold Circle)! Adult admission starts at just $20! Tickets are available at the Rupp Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, and by phone at 800-745-3000.
Tickets for all rounds of the 2012 season can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.arenacross.com.
For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
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Posted: December 13, 2011
GRAMMY NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST & ACTOR DRAKE ANNOUNCES 2012 TOUR PLANS
THE CLUB PARADISE TOUR TO INVADE COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACROSS THE NATION WITH SPECIAL GUESTS A$AP ROCKY & KENDRICK LAMAR
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RUPP ARENA | FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Grammy-nominated, Young Money/ Cash Money recording artist Drake, in the midst of his critically acclaimed Platinum sophomore album Take Care, three high charting radio singles "Headlines", "Make Me Proud" featuring Nicki Minaj and "The Motto" featuring Lil Wayne, four new Grammy nominations and sold out performances in South Africa, has announced details and dates for his 2012 tour, the The Club Paradise Tour, which will make a stop in Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, February 22.
Reserved tickets, $19.75 – $69.75 (plus applicable fees), go on sale to the public on Saturday, January 14 at 10:00 am at www.Livenation.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Rupp Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
A passionate and dynamic performer renowned for his energetic performances and creative stage designs, Drake's The Club Paradise Tour promises to be a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already legendary, critically acclaimed career.
Returning to his roots, Drake's The Club Paradise Tour will make stops at colleges throughout North America, beginning with a show at the BankUnited Center at University of Miami in Miami, FL on February 14, 2012, concluding on March 11, 2012 at the San Diego Center at UC San Diego in San Diego, CA. The 17 city tour also includes stops in New Orleans, Tampa and Los Angeles.
Joining Drake on the North American run of The Club Paradise Tour are special guests Kendrick Lamar, a rapidly rising young rapper who was crowned "New King of the West Coast" by hip hop icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and A$AP Rocky, a much buzzed about rapper whose chopped and screwed rap style has garnered positive press from publications such as The Fader, New York Times and Stereogum.
Released in November 2011, Drake's second studio album Take Care debuted atop the Billboard Top 200 chart at #1 and was the biggest first-week Soundscan tally of Drake's career, with over 630,000 units sold. The eagerly anticipated album was the third highest selling debut of 2011, clocking in behind Lady Gaga's Born This Way (1.1 million sold) and label president and mentor Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV (964,000), which Drake also appeared. Take Care arrived to a chorus of acclaim from critics and consumers alike with Rolling Stone raving that Drake "seamlessly blends those genres (Pop, R&B, Rap) in fluid, rich tracks.", and New York Times anointing Drake as "hip-hop's current center of gravity".
For up to date, confirmed album announcements and live concert appearances, please visit Drake's blog October's Very Own at http://www.octobersveryown.blogspot.com and http://www.facebook.com/drake the official Facebook page for Drake.
Posted: November 29, 2011
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES FINAL LEG OF "BEETHOVEN'S LAST NIGHT" ROCK THEATER TOUR
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Rupp Arena | March 20, 2012
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and their brand of "Rock Theater," are preparing to light up the road for a three month Spring Tour, traveling to over 60 markets across the United States including a stop in Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Reserved tickets, $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 (plus applicable fees), go on sale to the public on Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at www.Livenation.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Rupp Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
The band will performing "Beethoven's Last Night" for one final tour before the band begins to focus on it's new album and new live concert spectacular. Not to be missed, this unparalleled unique performance combines virtuoso musicianship. story-telling and over the top production. Audiences will immerse themselves into "Beethoven's Last Night," with the music and story of the famed composer as he battles for his eternal soul.
TSO creator, Paul O'Neill explains, "By the age of 21 Beethoven tackled Vienna, the music capital of the world. Mozart recognized him as one of the greatest piano players in the world but his world would soon crash around him. At 25 Beethoven realized he was going deaf. He could have given up on his music and life and no one would have judged him harshly but instead he went on to write some of the greatest compositions ever created. His music would bring delight, joy and compassion to billions, but he himself would never hear his last works."
With sales in excess of 8 million, Trans-Siberian Orchestra is among the most popular groups of the modern era. TSO debuted in 1996, since then, all three of the Orchestra's Holiday themed albums have proven enduring blockbusters, returning annually to the top 10 on Billboard's "Top Chart Albums" and "Top Holiday Albums" charts.
As one of the top selling acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has cemented itself as an annual tradition not to be missed. The band has grown to become a year round juggernaut, performing what creator/writer/producer Paul O'Neill has dubbed "Rock Theater".
O'Neill's vision for TSO and how he created the "Rock Theater" art form were propelled from the stage to the television screen with the support of PBS. The PBS special titled "The Birth of Rock Theater", features live performances from "Beethoven's Last Night" along with music from their most recent album "Night Castle," which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Charts. "The Birth of Rock Theater" is a must see for any TSO fan.
Off the road, TSO in consistently stockpiling new projects in their Rock Theater arsenal. In the works are "Gutter Ballet" (and the New York City Blues Express) which over a million fans received a preview of during the Winter Tour and "Romanov: When Kings Must Whisper".
"The show is a symphonic slam…with its intricate plot and dazzling stylistic breadth, it's without a doubt entertaining." – BOSTON HERALD
"A stunning symphonic metal group." - am NEW YORK
"It was part rock symphony, part Broadway play and a big dose of arena rock from the 1970s and '80s. Imagine Queen, The Who, Yes all on the stage together playing souped up classical music." – HUNTSVILLE TIMES
Posted: November 22, 2011
Chevy Presents
BRAD PAISLEY
CAMOBUNGA 2012 World Tour
With Very Special Guest
3 Time CMA Award Winners!!
The Band Perry
And Introducing American Idol Winner
Scotty McCreery
Saturday, March 3 – 7:30 pm
Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
Tickets On Sale Friday, December 2 at 10am
Reserved tickets $ 59.75, $ 39.75 and $ 25.00 (plus applicable fees).
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 2 @ 10:00 a.m. at www.livenation.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 800.745.3000.
All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice.
For more tour and ticket information, visit www.bradpaisley.com, www.thebandperry.com, or www.livenation.com.
Produced by Live Nation.
Media Contact: Rosemarie Moehring | Rmoehring@riverbend.org | 513.232.5882 x27
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.
Posted: November 17, 2011
Lexington Monster Jam® Tickets Now Available
$25 Tickets for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®
Rupp Arena
Feld Motor SportsSM announced today that tickets for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world's premier monster truck series, are now on sale. Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $25. Kid's tickets (age 2-12) are just $5. For the Saturday, January 14 show patrons can purchase a Total Access Pass. This includes 1 ticket to the event seated in the best seats in the house, and exclusive access to drivers with a private meet and greet from 5:30-6:30pm. Total Access Passes are available for $75 but quantities are limited! Additional fees apply to all tickets and all tickets are $2 more day of show. All tickets are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Outlets or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Monster Jam will be performing at Lexington's Rupp Arena on:
Saturday, January 14, 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 15, 2:00 PM
The event is scheduled to feature: Grave Digger, Turtle, Virginia Beach, High Maintenance, Full Boar & Heavy Hitter. Featured trucks may change without notice.
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
The Party in the Pits on January 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. gives fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive monster trucks. Free pit passes are available at participating Advance Auto Parts locations beginning December 30. Pit passes will also be available for purchase at the box office on the day of the show. Fans must have a Sunday, January 15 event ticket and a pit pass to enter. Admission to the pit party is not guaranteed, as space is limited. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early in order to get the best chance of getting in.
Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements - the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.
About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear CowboyzSM, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About the United States Hot Rod Association®
The United States Hot Rod Association® originated in 1978 as a sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling events, later expanding to produce mud and sand drag racing. The USHRA® grew steadily and within its first decade emerged as the premier Monster Truck racing organization. Today the USHRA®, together with Feld Motor Sports, produces quality events and involves coordinating competition, defining regulations and technical requirements, setting safety standards and officiating at each event. Whether the USHRA® event entails Pro Race Trucks, QUAD WARS™, or Monster Trucks, you can be sure the event will be the highest quality show motor sports has to offer, creating unmatched excitement and spectacular memories.
Posted: November 17, 2011
DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES IS COMING TO RUPP ARENA ON FEBRUARY 19& 20, 2012
Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. This enchanting journey features more than 25 Disney characters in an unforgettable theatrical experience for Lexington families.
From Feld Entertainment®, the producers of Disney On Ice, this authentically-woven tale of "happily-ever-after" is performing at Rupp Arena, Sunday February 19, 2012 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm, Monday February 20, 2012 at 11:00am.
Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they embark on an unexpected quest to find a magical storybook hidden in Mickey's attic. As the four pals curiously turn the pages, they magically bring to life the timeless fairy tale adventures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Featuring dynamic storytelling, time-honored songs, such as Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, Heigh Ho and Be Our Guest, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will be captivated by the humor, fun and adventure of these spellbinding stories performed live on stage.
Regular Ticket Prices: $50.00 Front Row • $35.00 VIP • $25.00 • $15.00
"All tickets subject to additional fees
Show Times: 2/19/12, 1:00PM & 4:00PM and 2/20/12, 11:00AM
For more information, go to www.feldentertainment.com/threeclassicfairytales or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.
Posted: October 31, 2011
MIRANDA LAMBERT'S ON FIRE TOUR IS COMING TO RUPP ARENA
Miranda will be on Fire when she hits the stage on Friday, January 20th with Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann at Rupp Arena . Tickets go on sale November 4th at 10:00 am and start at just $27.75 and are available at the RUPP Arena Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Miranda's highly anticipated new CD 'Four the Record' will be released for sale on Tuesday, November 1st.
"I'm looking forward to the tour and playing some new music from 'Four The Record' and kicking some attitude," said Miranda. "Chris and Jerrod have great shows and we're gonna have a lot of fun out there this year and it will be a great year with our fans. See you out there!" Lambert, the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year is nominated for two CMA Awards this year including Female Vocalist.
Chris Young brings a string of four number one singles to the tour including "Tomorrow," the first single from his # 1 album, Neon. "I'm really fired up about touring with Miranda," Chris said. "I've admired her talent over the years and I'm looking forward to spending the first part of 2012 on the road with her and Jerrod." Chris was recently nominated by the CMA as "New Artist of the Year" and has 3 American Country Award nominations including "Breakthrough Artist of the Year."
Jerrod Niemann launched his debut major label album Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, with the # 1 smash song, "Lover, Lover." On the tour Jerrod said, "Miranda is as real as it gets. I'm proud to be a fan and thankful to be a friend. I look forward to joining her tour next year & catching up with my good buddy Chris Young." Jerrod has 5 nominations for the upcoming American Country Awards.
When: Friday, January 20th
Where: Rupp Arena
Public Onsale: Friday, November 4th 10:00 am
Purchase Tickets: Are Available at Rupp Arena Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Posted: October 25, 2011
SKILLET TO LEAD ALL-STAR LINE-UP FOR WINTER JAM 2012 TOUR SPECTACULAR
SKILLET TO LEAD ALL-STAR LINE-UP FOR
WINTER JAM 2012 TOUR SPECTACULAR
March 10 at Rupp Arena!
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music's largest annual tour and Pollstar's #1 tour in attendance for the first quarter of this year, announced its highly anticipated 2012 artist and city line-up during a special launch event held earlier this evening in Nashville.
Founded and hosted by Grammy®-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong and produced by Premier Productions, the Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular will be headlined by Grammy®- nominated alternative rockers Skillet. The 47-city tour will also feature Sanctus Real, former Newsboys frontman Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Building 429, Group 1 Crew, illusionist Brock Gill, and national speaker Nick Hall. In addition, the OneVerse Pre-Jam Party will include performances from Dara Maclean, For King & Country, and We As Human. VeggieTales' Bob and Larry will also make a special appearance.
Kicking off its 17th year January 6 at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia, the tour is slated to stop at Philips Arena in Atlanta; Dallas' American Airlines Center; the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee; the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina's Time Warner Cable Arena; the Verizon Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas; and the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, among other leading venues, before concluding April 1 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Winter Jam admission is $10 at the door, with no ticket required. "With one of the most powerful line-ups of Christian music's top artists in Winter we are thrilled to announce what promises to be our biggest tour yet," said NewSong founding member and Winter Jam creator Eddie Carswell. "After seeing more than 90,000 people make decisions for Christ during last year's tour, we enter Winter Jam's 17th year of ministry excited to begin the adventure of what God has in store for us—and audiences around the country." Presented by Holt International, additional Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular sponsors include the University of Mobile, The Creation Museum, OneVerse, Wayne E. Bailey Produce, Texas TransEastern, Premier Christian Cruises, Xtreme Conferences, and Camp Electric. Additionally, 2012 marks the continuation of the popular Jam Nation fan program, which will offer individual and group memberships guaranteeing free and early concert admission. Members also receive a limited-edition Jam Nation t-shirt, a collectible Jam Nation Platinum Access Pass, and can participate in a Jam Nation Q&A with select tour artists, among numerous other exclusive benefits.
Since its formation by NewSong in 1995, Winter Jam has featured many of the top names in Christian music, including TobyMac, Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Jeremy Camp, among others. The Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular outpaced attendance for all other tours in the first quarter, including Bon Jovi, U2, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, according to Pollstar's 2011 Worldwide First Quarter Ticket Sales "Top 100 Tours" chart. In addition, for the first time in its history, the tour will hit 11 cities in the western United States this fall.
Celebrating 30 years in Christian music, NewSong has recorded 17 albums, garnering 20 #1 Christian radio singles and a Grammy® Award nomination, in addition to being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, among numerous other achievements. The band's now-classic 2001 ballad, "The Christmas Shoes," was a #1 hit at mainstream AC radio and inspired the best-selling novel and top- rated CBS television movie of the same name. NewSong's latest recording, One True God, debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart earlier this year. The project features the new single, "The Same God." For further information on NewSong, visit www.newsongonline.com.
With RIAA Gold certification, current scans easily surpassing 800,000 units, non- stop mainstream and Christian market touring, and RIAA Gold certification for each of their three hit Active Rock and Christian Rock singles, two-time Grammy® nominated alternative rockers' Skillets' latest, Awake has cemented the band as a top rock act in both the Christian and mainstream markets. Awake hit the ground running debuting at No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200, selling over 67,000 units and peaking at No. 1 on iTunes® overall "Top Albums" chart and "Top Rock" chart.
After two years, the album remains on the Billboard Top 200 with only a handful of other mainstream acts claiming the same honor.
With massive sales has come radio, awards and tour success, as Awake boasts four Active Rock radio hits with "Monster," which was also AOL Music's No. 4 "Mainstream Rock Song of 2009," the No. 1 Christian CHR & Rock single "Hero," which has been used by the NFL in their Sunday Night Football and NFL Weekend Kickoff promos, and their latest No. 1 mainstream hit "Awake & Alive," a remix of which is featured on the TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon soundtrack. And while Skillet's intensely explosive live show consistently ranks within Pollstar's Concert Pulse "Top 50 Tours," the band also received the 2011 Billboard Music Award for "Top Christian Album," and was Billboard's No. 2 "Top Christian Album" and No. 9 "Top Alternative Album" in 2010. For further information on Skillet, visit www.skillet.com.
A complete list of Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular dates and cities can be found at www.jamtour.com. For further information, visit www.turningpointpr.com.
Posted: October 6, 2011
BIG BLUE ALL STARS VS THE VILLAINS, MONDAY OCTOBER 24 AT RUPP ARENA
15inc, owned by former University of Kentucky Basketball player Jeff Sheppard has announced a Mens Basketball Exhibition Game between the Big Blue All Stars and The Villains presented by State Farm Insurance, to be played at Rupp Arena on Monday, October 24. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets for the event will go on sale Monday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com or by calling the Rupp Arena box office at (859) 233-3535. Tickets range from $25 per seat for upper level seating, to $50 per seat for lower-level seating. VIP seats range from $75 – $250.
Rex Chapman, former University of Kentucky standout from 1986 – 88, will be the head coach of the Big Blue All Stars. The Villains will be coached by the single most hated Kentucky "villain" of all time, former Duke national champion, Christian Laettner. Laettner will forever be remembered for hitting the game-winning buzzer beater in a 1992 regional final against Kentucky.
The Big Blue All Stars will feature NBA players from the University of Kentucky matched up against NBA players from rival colleges and universities. The complete roster of team players will be announced soon.
Fans can purchase the official line of Big Blue All Stars t shirts and memorabilia, which include the official Big Blue All Stars vs. The Villains t shirt and the official series of the Laettner t shirts and posters at Big Blue All Stars.
The Big Blue All Stars are on a 5 game tour throughout the state starting this Saturday, October 8 at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville, KY against the University of Pikeville. Additional games are: Sunday, October 9 against Alice Lloyd College; Monday October 10 against Georgetown College; Tuesday, October 11 against Union College and Thursday, October 13 against Mid-Continent University. The Monday, October 24 game at Rupp Arena is the final game on the tour. All Big Blue All Star games will benefit the V Foundation. For more information and details on the Big Blue All Stars Tour, visit Big Blue All Stars.
Posted: October 3, 2011
MEDIA ALERT!!!
BIG BLUE ALL STARS VS. THE VILLAINS ON OCTOBER 24
On Thursday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m. Former University of Kentucky Basketball player Jeff Sheppard, will announce details about a Mens Basketball Exhibition Game between the Big Blue All Stars and the Villains to be played at Rupp Arena on October 24, 2011.
WHO: 15inc and former University of Kentucky Basketball Player Jeff Sheppard
WHAT: Press Conference announcing Big Blue All Stars vs. The Villains Mens Basketball Exhibition Game on October 24th.
WHERE: Rupp Arena Lobby, old Center court
WHEN: Thursday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Posted: September 23, 2011
Traffic Advisory for Wednesday, September 28 in Downtown Lexington
The GET MOTIVATED! Business Seminar will take place in Rupp Arena on Wednesday, September 28 and traffic is expected to be very congested the day of the seminar, especially between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Over 14,000 people are expected to attend this event.
GET MOTIVATED Seminars, Inc. is offering FREE PARKING in the Rupp Arena parking lots and FREE SHUTTLES from the Whitaker Bank Ballpark from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. located at 207 Legends Lane (off N. Broadway) - approximately 2 miles north of Rupp Arena. Cars should enter at the main entrance on North Broadway for shuttle service. The shuttle service will drop off and pick up patrons at Rupp Arena at the Vine Street drop off area located on the corner of Vine and Broadway (The Shops of Lexington Center food court entrance).
Business commuters should plan ahead to avoid major traffic congestion near Rupp Arena and downtown Lexington. For more information, contact the Lexington Center, (859) 233-4567.
Posted: August 8, 2011
3 DOORS DOWN ANNOUNCE TIME OF MY LIFE FALL 2011 TOUR
WILL PLAY RUPP ARENA ON OCTOBER 1ST
American rock heavyweights 3 Doors Down have announced that they will embark on their much anticipated Time of My Life fall North American tour in support of their new album, Time of My Life which was released on Tuesday, July 19th. The initial 29-dates of the tour will open in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 29, and will make a stop at Rupp Arena in Lexington on October 1st. More dates are expected to be added. Tickets for the Lexington show will go on-sale to the public on August 19th.
Pop Evil will be the band's opening act.
Time of My Life, now available everywhere through Universal Republic, debuted at #1 on the iTunes Chart and #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. In support of the release, the band recently made a slew of television performances on some of the country's top rated news and talk shows including The Today Show, Live with Regis & Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight and Fox Network's Fox & Friends.
The album's current single, "Every Time You Go," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Rock Singles Chart and is currently being added to Active Rock, Alternative and Rock radio. The video for the single premiered earlier this summer on AOL and can be viewed on the band's YouTube page.
3 DOORS DOWN
with special guest
POP EVIL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st | 7PM
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 10AM
Ticket Locations
The Rupp Arena Box Office & All Ticketmaster Locations, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000
Ticket Prices
$49.50 / $39.50 / $29.50 plus applicable fees (all seats reserved)
Posted: July 28, 2011
Dominican National Team Exhibition Game at Rupp Arena presented by Urban Active and Orange Leaf
Dominican National Team to Face Eight NBA Players at Rupp Arena on Aug. 15
ProCamps Worldwide along with presenting partners Urban Active and Orange Leaf have announced a men's basketball exhibition game between Dominican Republic National Team and several NBA players to be played at Rupp Arena on Monday, Aug. 15. Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets for the event will become available Monday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. ET on ticketmaster.com or by calling the Rupp Arena box office at (859) 233-3535. Tickets range from $15 per seat for upper-level seating, to $35 per seat for lower-level seating and $100 per person for VIP seats.
John Calipari, who is entering his third season as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, agreed in May to become the head coach of the Dominican Republic National Team, which begins play in late August in several tournaments, including the FIBA Americas Championship for Men/Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
The Dominican Republic National Team will feature 12 players, scheduled to include current NBA stars Francisco Garcia (Sacramento Kings), Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks) and Charlie Villanueva (Detroit Pistons).
Their opponent will consist of eight NBA players that are scheduled to attend, including Eric Bledsoe (Los Angeles Clippers), Keith Bogans (Chicago Bulls), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings), Jodie Meeks (Philadelphia 76ers), Nazr Mohammed (Oklahoma City Thunder), Tayshaun Prince (Detroit Pistons), Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics) and John Wall (Washington Wizards). Both rosters are subject to change.
The University of Kentucky is not involved in the production of this event.
For more information, please contact:
DeWayne Peevy
dewayne.peevy@yahoo.com
(859) 227-1779
Posted: July 27, 2011
TICKETS TO THE KENTUCKY PROUD INCREDIBLE FOOD SHOW
FEATURING BRAVO NETWORKS' TOP CHEFS:
MICHAEL AND BRYAN VOLTAGGIO
GO ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH!
Tickets to the third annual Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show at Rupp Arena and Lexington Center go on sale at the Lexington Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster Outlets on Friday, Aug. 5.
This year's show will be held on one day only, Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.
The show will feature the dynamic brother chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, the acclaimed Season 6 champion and runner-up, respectively, of Bravo Networks' Emmy Award-winning show Top Chef (Season 6 - Las Vegas). The brothers will take the stage in Rupp Arena for two presentations at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets for VIP reserved floor seats are $30. Tickets for non-reserved seats are $15. A $10 General Admission ticket is available for kids ages 4-15. Children under 4 will be admitted for free.
All tickets include:
Entrance into The Marketplace, featuring more than 100 exhibitors
Free Kentucky Proud breakfast for the first 300 paid admissions
Culinary seminars throughout the day
Cookbook author meet-and-greets and signings.
Cooking Demonstrations at the Sullivan University Stage
Live taping of "Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs"
Kids Craft Café.
Now in its third year, the Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show will feature The Marketplace with product sampling and sales from more than 100 exhibitors, cooking demonstrations by regional chefs, culinary seminars, cookbook author signings, and a variety of exciting presentations by Sullivan University. A complete program of events will be announced in the early fall. For more information, visit www.incrediblefoodshow.com or call the Lexington Center at (859) 233-4567.
Posted: July 21, 2011
CASTING CROWNS COMING TO RUPP ARENA
with their Come to the Well Tour
Introducing Christian music newcomer Lindsay McCaul
OCTOBER 21 - 7:00 P.M.
PERFORMING WITH
SANCTUS REAL and THE AFTERS
In an unprecedented six-year span with nearly 4.5 million career album sales, a GRAMMY Award, an American Music Award, 23 Dove Awards and 8 chart-topping radio singles, Casting Crowns remains focused on discipleship through music.
Coming to Rupp Arena on October 21, 7:00 p.m., Casting Crowns will introduce Christian music newcomer Lindsay McCaul and perform their Come to the Well tour, based on the band's new studio project of the same name, to be released October 18th. The band will also perform with contemporary Christian Rock bands Sanctus Real and The Afters. Tickets will go on sale August 8 at the Lexington Center Ticket Office (859) 233-3535, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets.
With lead singer and songwriter Mark Hall's 18 years in youth ministry, Casting Crowns' message remains rooted in the student services he has led on a weekly basis since 2001, at Eagles Landing Baptist church near Atlanta. The songs start as messages for his 400 teenagers and their families. With boldly honest, hard-hitting lyrics, the band continues to challenge, strengthen and pour into the body of Christ, giving listeners a fresh, relevant perspective on loving God and loving people.
Living life with a kingdom focus, a reaching-out, loving-the-world-like-Jesus-does purpose - that's the focus of the band's fourth studio album titled Until The Whole World Hears. Millions of fans won't be disappointed as these seven gifted musicians continue to speak truth into today's culture through this new 12- song collection.
In the musical world of GRAMMY-nominated Sanctus Real, substance and style have peacefully co-existed over the course of five albums that have garnered seven No. 1 radio singles (and six more that landed in the Top 5). Not afraid to experiment with new textures or leave things stripped-down and simple if the song calls for it, the Dove Award-winning act that features Matt Hammitt (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Rohman (lead guitar), Mark Graalman (drums), Dan Gartley (bass) and Pete Prevost (guitar) also hasn't shied away from tackling life's tough questions.
Offering glimpses of the guys' own joys and heartbreaking struggles, that refreshing level of candor—and unflinching commitment to honesty—has endeared the band to fans around the globe. And now with the March 9 release of Pieces of a Real Heart, Sanctus Real has continued to push themselves both artistically and thematically. Fueled by the real-life experiences culled from a life often spent traveling from city to city, not to mention the maturing that inevitably results when raising families, the album is confessional, thoughtful and really anything but surface-level.
After losing their longtime friend and manager to a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, two band members deciding to part ways, a nearly life-threatening car wreck and a new member losing a close friend one week after joining the band, The Afters have never been more grateful for new seasons. And this season's a good one. Holding on to their faith and their passion for making music, the new line-up—including founding members Josh Havens (lead vocals/keys/guitars) and Matt Fuqua (vocals/guitars), along with new members Dan Ostebo (bass) and Jordan Mohilowski (drums)—headed into the studio to craft Light Up the Sky (INO), the most accessible album of the band's career.
"The story behind Light Up the Sky is a part of the story of all of us," says Fuqua. "[It's] a picture of what it looks like when you make it through [a] really challenging time, and you look back and see how God was using all of those things for good and that you were never alone."
"When we started writing this record, we sat down and talked through all that we'd been through and started looking for God's fingerprints in all of it," explains Havens. "It was amazing to see how constant He was in everything. We had so many signs along the way that He was with us."
Despite the tragedy and turmoil leading up to recording the record, the band members agree that the recording process for Light Up the Sky ranks at the top of their recording experiences thus far. "The chemistry in the band and with our producer [Dan Muckala] has never been better," says Havens. "It was the most fun I've ever had making music. It was a refreshing period for us as a band and as people, and I think Light Up the Sky reflects that."
For more information on Casting Crowns and for concert listings, please visit www.castingcrowns.com.
Posted: June 27, 2011
TICKETS TO RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY®
PRESENTS BARNUM 200
GO ON-SALE FRIDAY, JULY 8
All-new Ringling Bros.® extravaganza coming to Rupp Arena- August 26 - 28, 2011
Ladies and Gentlemen… Children Of All Ages… The Greatest Show On Earth® just got Greater with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents BARNUM 200! Featuring 130 performers from six continents, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, cowboys, pirates, and mermaids, BARNUM 200 is a super-sized spectacle so massive you just can't miss it!
This monumental, once in a lifetime event celebrates The Biggest Birthday Bash in Circus History! that can only be experienced at The Greatest Show On Earth®, Barnum's living legacy!
Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson invites the audience to leap aboard the Ringling Bros. train and go on a family FUNtastic adventure to meet exotic characters and witness thrilling performances that attempt to answer "What special wonders create The Greatest Show On Earth?"
BARNUM 200 provides hours of thrilling entertainment that is fun for the whole family for about the price of a movie ticket. Ringling Bros. offers the greatest value in family entertainment making the circus Ticketmaster's number one most purchased family event.
Tickets for BARNUM 200 go on sale Friday, July 8 and are available through www.Ringling.com, Ticketmaster or the Rupp Arena box office.
Step right up and see the Flying Caceres attempt to complete the elusive quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze; a feat that hasn't been mastered in over three decades. Watch the Puyang troupe from China dazzle with a stunning display of dexterity as they bounce, flip, and twirl to new heights on a two-tiered trampoline. Be amazed as you witness the impossible contortions of the body benders who fit three humans in a cube the size of a milk crate. Enjoy the wondrous ability of the Mighty Meetal, the strongest man in the world, as he lifts over 1,200 pounds. And savor the stupendous skills of the hand balancers featuring Duo Fusion, a married pair of performers with a twist; the wife does the heavy lifting.
Arrive an hour before show time for the All Access Pre-show - FREE to all ticket holders, and meet performers and animals, learn circus skills and enjoy a taste of the performance before the show even starts!
Performance Schedule
August 26 7pm
August 27 11am, 3pm, 7pm
August 28 1pm & 5pm
Tickets are $15 and up with a limited number of $80 Circus Celebrity seats also available. All seats are reserved and available at www.Ringling.com, Ticketmaster or the Rupp Arena box office.
For more information on The Greatest Show on Earth 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 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!
Posted: May 19, 2011
TAYLOR SWIFT OPENS SPEAK NOW… HELP NOW FUNDRAISER TO WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE VIA WEB STREAM EVENT
Taylor Swift announced today via Twitter that she will expand her fundraising efforts for tornado victims by streaming two performances during Saturday's "Speak Now … Help Now" benefit event.
"I'll be streaming 2 of the songs from the Speak Now/Help Now rehearsal performance worldwide- Saturday at 9pm central on taylorswift.com :)," Taylor tweeted from @TaylorSwift13.
The stream will give fans around the world a first look at Taylor's new stage and her show for the North American leg of the Speak Now World Tour. Information on how to donate to help tornado victims will be posted during the stream.
"Speak Now … Help Now", the final dress rehearsal for Taylor's Speak Now Tour, will be held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, May 21st, and is open to the public as a benefit event for tornado victims.
100% of ticket sales will go directly to help tornado victims via the Speak Now … Help Now Fund established through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
STREAM DETAILS:
TIME: 9:00 p.m. CDT - Saturday, May 21st
PLACE: www.Taylorswift.com, Ustream.tv/taylorswift, Facebook.com/TaylorSwift, MySpace.com/TaylorSwift
The North American portion of the Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour 2011 kicks off on May 27th in Omaha, Nebraska.
Posted: May 11, 2011
The Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show
Returns to Lexington Center
October 8, 2011
Featuring Bravo TV's TOP CHEF Stars
Michael and Bryan Voltaggio
The third annual Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show will return to Rupp Arena and Lexington Center on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The Incredible Food Show is the event of the year for Kentuckians who love food, cooking and entertaining.
According to exhibitor Danielle Dove of Good Foods Market & Cafe, "The Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show is simply an amazing show. It has been a great way for us to meet people who are excited about food, especially local food, and to talk with them about our store and mission."
This food lover's dream event is packed with more than 100 exhibitors sampling and selling products including Kentucky Proud producers and growers, specialty food companies, local restaurants and wineries.
The 2011 event will feature the dynamic brother chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio, the acclaimed Season 6 Champion and Runner Up, respectively, of Bravo TVs Emmy Award-wining show TOP CHEF (Season 6 - Las Vegas). The brothers will take the stage in Rupp Arena for two presentations at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Michael Voltaggio won top honors in what many have described as the most competitive season in the Top Chef history. He has spent over half of his lifetime in the kitchen, starting at the age of 15. Now based in Los Angeles, he will be opening his first signature restaurant, ink., this year. He is Michelin-starred and was a finalist for the James Beard "Best New Restaurant" award in 2009.
Bryan Voltaggio was the Season 6 TOP CHEF runner up. Bryan is chef and partner at VOLT, a three-star fine dining establishment in his native Frederick, Maryland. He was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and was a protégé of celebrated chef Charlie Palmer. Bryan fostered his passion for cooking during childhood, when his meals included produce harvested in the family garden. He has since become a strong advocate for meats, seafood, and produce that are local, sustainable and organic. Committed to a career in cooking early on in his teens, Voltaggio had already served as Sous Chef and Executive Chef at two regional hotel restaurants by the age of 20.
Now in its third year, the Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show will feature The Marketplace with product sampling and sales, cooking demonstrations by regional chefs, cooking seminars, cookbook author signings and a variety of exciting presentations by Sullivan University. A complete program of events will be announced throughout the summer months and early Fall.
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Lexington Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. For more information, call the Lexington Center, (859) 233-4567 or www.incrediblefoodshow.com.
Posted: May 3, 2011
Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!
Barney™ & Friends arrive in Lexington on June 12
You're invited to Barney's birthday bash! Join the loveable, huggable Barney and friends in Lexington as they sing and dance their way into your hearts for a brand-new, interactive concert party tour. Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! opens at Rupp Arena on Sunday, June 12 for two performances. Tickets go on sale May 9 at 10 a.m.
Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this 'super-dee-duper' live stage concert, featuring more than 25 fun and upbeat sing-along tunes including favorites, such as "Mr. Knickerbocker," "Dino Dance," "Baby Bop Hop" and "Rock 'n Roll Star." Children will be dancing in the aisles to contemporary cuts of "If You're Happy and You Know It," "Wheels on the Bus" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider." Parents will beam with pride to see their children caught up in the fun, which celebrates friendship and the wholesome values that Barney personifies.
Like television's Emmy-award winning series Barney & Friends™, this musical production encourages sharing, caring and imagination through the power of song, dance and the beloved cast of characters including dino pals Baby Bop™, BJ™ and Riff™. Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash! is sure to entertain families and create cherished memories for years to come. The Emmy-award winning television series Barney & Friends™ has been trusted by parents and adored by children for more than 20 years and is one of the top-rated pre-school shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and PBS KIDS Sprout.
What: Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!
When: Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Rupp Arena - 430 West Vine Street - Lexington, KY 40507
Tickets: $15 & $25. A limited number of $35 Gold Circle Seats are also available. A facility fee of $1.00 will be added to all ticket prices. Additional fees and discounts may apply.
For more information, call 859-233-3535. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com For information online, please visit www.barneylivetour.com.
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.
ABOUT HIT ENTERTAINMENT
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Thomas & Friends™, Pingu™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Chapman Entertainment's Fifi and the Flowertots™ and Roary the Racing Car™ in North America, as well as Wallace & Gromit™, Shaun the Sheep™, Timmy Time™ and Aardman Classics from Aardman Animations. HIT also acts as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production, content distribution, publishing, consumer products licensing and live events and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan. HIT is a part-owner of US-based preschool channel, PBS KIDS SproutSM. For more information, visit www.hitentertainment.com.
Posted: March 24, 2011
Kenny Chesney
Goin'Coastal Tour 2011
With Very Special Guests
Billy Currington
And
Uncle Kracker
Saturday, May 14th 7PM
Rupp Arena
Lexington, KY
Tickets On Sale
FRIDAY, April 1st @ 10:00AM
Tickets will be sold at the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations.
Charge by phone 1-800-745-3000
Charge online at www.ticketmaster.com
TICKET PRICES: $75.00, $44.50 and $26.50 plus applicable service and convenience charges
Posted: March 9, 2011
MEDIA ALERT!
Parking Advisory for Saturday, March 12 in Downtown Lexington
There is so much happening in downtown Lexington this Saturday, March 12, residents and visitors best not rely on "the luck of the Irish" to find parking, but need to plan ahead as multiple events are taking place near or at the Lexington Center, Rupp Arena and the Lexington Opera House.
Thousands of people are expected to come downtown to attend the annual St. Patrick's Day festivities. Activities start in the morning with the 3K Shamrock Shuffle at 10 a.m. followed by the Irish Festival 11a.m. and a parade at 1 p.m. In addition to the city-planned festivities, the following events are scheduled to take place at Lexington Center venues:
Approximately 1,700 people are expected to attend Cheersport, a cheerleading competition taking place at Lexington Center's Heritage Hall from 9 a.m - 6 p.m.
The Governor's Cup will be held at the Lexington Convention Center from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
A concert at Rupp Arena, Winter Jam, with an estimated attendance of 15,000 will have doors opening at 4:45 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. start time. Line up for the concert, which offers no advance ticket sales, will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
The Lexington Opera House will host two performances of Dance SCAPA. Shows are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
According to Carl Hall, Director of Arena Management, "People should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to find a parking spot. We expect the Rupp lot on High Street to fill up early in the day but people should be able to find ample parking in Rupp's back lot off Manchester and West Main St.
For more information, contact the Lexington Center, (859) 233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com
Posted: February 21, 2011
LEXINGTON CENTER/RUPP ARENA, LEARFIELD SPORTS AGREE TO RIGHTS EXTENSION THROUGH 2016
Lexington Center Corporation officially announced today that Learfield Sports will retain its position as the exclusive venue-media rights holder for the venerable Rupp Arena through 2016. The five-year extension enables Learfield Sports to continue to manage the property through its local entity, Rupp Arena Sports & Entertainment Properties (RASEP), that will operate as a joint venture agreement with IMG College.
The extension, effective July 1, 2011, will include the installation of an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system that will provide enhanced HDTV video amenities throughout the Rupp Arena concourse and concession areas, while also creating additional corporate sponsorship opportunities. Rupp Arena, home to University of Kentucky Men's Basketball, is a 23,000-seat sports and entertainment center which also plays host to concerts, trade shows and family events throughout the year.
"RASEP (Learfield Sports) has done a terrific job managing the venue-media rights and overseeing those partnerships," said Bill Owen, President and Chief Operating Officer for Lexington Center Corporation, which operates Rupp Arena. "We are certainly pleased to extend our relationship for another five years. They have represented Rupp Arena with tremendous professionalism and expertise every step of the way."
Rupp Arena Sports & Entertainment Properties is overseen locally by General Manager Keith Burdette, who joined Learfield Sports in 2008 following the acquisition of Action Sports Media, which previously represented the arena. "We are excited to have the opportunity to continue serving Bill Owen and the Lexington Center team," said Learfield Sports' Senior Vice President Steve Gowan. "Keith Burdette has done an excellent job leading this property and developing corporate sponsorship and branding opportunities that both preserve and enhance the iconic Rupp Arena culture."
Learfield Sports manages the multimedia and sponsorship rights for more than 50 collegiate institutions, conferences and associations. It also titles the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, in conjunction with award co-founders NACDA and USA Today. Learfield Sports is an operating unit of Learfield Communications, Inc., which entered the world of sports marketing in 1975 as the radio rights holder for the University of Missouri.
For additional information about the company, its history and comprehensive collegiate portfolio, visit learfieldsports.com. Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) created to manage and maintain Rupp Arena, The Lexington Opera House, the Lexington Convention Center, Triangle Park and The Shops at Lexington Center.
Posted: February 16, 2011
Parking Advisory for Saturday, February 19 in Downtown Lexington
Parking will be at a premium on Saturday, February 19 in downtown Lexington as multiple events are taking place at the Lexington Center and Rupp Arena.
Patrons will be coming downtown to attend 2 public expos, a convention and the 4 p.m. UK vs. University of South Carolina Mens Basketball Game.
According to Carl Hall, Director of Arena Management "People should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to find a parking spot. We expect the Rupp lot to be completely full by 3 p.m., so we suggest patrons come downtown early, find a parking spot, have lunch and shop or stroll downtown before the tip off at 4 p.m."
Posted: February 9, 2011
TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011
2010'S HOTTEST TOURING ARTIST TAYLOR SWIFT TAKES
RUPP ARENA BY STORM ONE NIGHT ONLY
OCTOBER 29TH WITH SPECIAL GUEST
NEEDTOBREATHE!
Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 18th at 10am. Tickets are available at the Lexington Center Ticket Office, online at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone 800-745-3000.
Taylor Swift announced that she will tour the world in 2011 in support of her blockbuster Speak Now album, which shattered sales records with over a million copies sold in its first week of release.
Taylor is currently slated to play 87 shows in 19 countries spanning four continents on the TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011, which kicks off February 9th in Singapore.
The 2011 dates will include six stadium shows - Foxborough, MA's Gillette Stadium, Detroit's Ford Field, Pittsburgh's Heinz Field, Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, and Dallas's Cowboys Stadium. Taylor's 15-month, 107-date FEARLESS 2009 / 2010 Tour sold out arenas and stadiums in 88 cities in five countries.
Taylor will play shows throughout Asia and Europe during the first quarter of 2011, before kicking off her North American tour on May 27th in Omaha, Neb. SPEAK NOW Tour dates are planned for later in the year in Australia and New Zealand. The North American leg of the tour is sponsored by COVERGIRL®, and ticket prices start at $25.
The SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011 is one of the most-anticipated musical experiences of the year, as Taylor's live show is renowned for her incredibly high-energy theatrical presentation of graphics, sets and visual elements, all conceptualized by Taylor herself. During the course of her show, Taylor plays a variety of instruments and has multiple wardrobe changes. Each show, Taylor performs hit after hit from her three Big Machine Records albums, including the chart-topping "Mine," "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," "Our Song," and "Fifteen."
"Swift's fans don't just believe in her savvy songwriting and gracious, magnetic stage presence. They trust her as a peer," raved the Los Angeles Times. "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 (Phoenix) Arizona Republic wrote: "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. There is a new master of the stage in pop music moving quickly up the ladder."
"I'm so excited to go back out on tour again in 2011!" says Taylor. "The FEARLESS Tour was so much fun and even more unforgettable than I ever imagined, and I can't wait to get back out and play my new music from Speak Now! The fans have been so amazing, and I'm thrilled to play in new cities around the world and meet even more of my fans in 2011!"
Taylor Swift is a four-time GRAMMY winner, the top-selling digital artist in music history, has had singles top both the Country and Pop radio charts, and had the #1 best-selling album in any genre of music in 2009. With 1,046,718 copies sold in the US in the first week of release, last month her Speak Now album scored SoundScan's biggest single-week sales total since 2005 and is the biggest debuting country studio album in history. With the release of Speak Now, Taylor made history on the Billboard Hot 100, charting a record-breaking 11 songs from one album in a single week. Taylor, who writes all of her own songs, has career record sales now in excess of 17 million albums and 31 million song downloads.
The North American leg of the TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR is sponsored by COVERGIRL®, and produced and promoted by The Messina Group (TMG.) The COVERGIRL® sponsorship is an expansion of the partnership announced earlier this year, when Taylor was named the newest COVERGIRL®. Taylor's COVERGIRL® campaign is set to launch in January of 2011. 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.
For more details, log on to www.taylorswift.com.
Posted: January 28, 2011
Jason Aldean
with special guests Eric Church & The JaneDear Girls
Friday | March 4 | 7:30 PM
RUPP ARENA
COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR JASON ALDEAN
THROWS NATIONWIDE PARTY WITH
2011 MY KINDA PARTY TOUR
ON SALE FRI - FEBRUARY 4th AT 10AM
With thousands of club, festival and arena stages under his boots since playing his first gig at 14 years old, country music superstar Jason Aldean brings his the 2011 MY KINDA PARTY TOUR to Rupp Arena on Friday, March 4 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
This is the tour I've dreamed about putting together my whole life. My band has never been tighter, and I finally have enough material and the kinda production to really take the songs to that next level for the fans," says Aldean. "This one is for my Mom, who used to drive me to clubs when I wasn't even 16 yet, wait on me to play the same Alabama, John Anderson and George Strait covers every night, then drive me home and make me do my homework before bed. We've come a long way!"
Aldean's new album, MY KINDA PARTY was released Nov. 2 and moved an impressive 193,000 units its first week, earning the biggest first week debut by a male vocalist in over three years. After selling nearly 4 million copies of his first three albums, the 15 track disc builds on the sound that brought him to the party, while continuing to push the boundaries of country music with his own unique style. Aldean is currently nominated for two American Music Awards in the "Favorite Male Country Artist" and "Favorite Country Album" categories, as well as "Male Artist of the Year" at the American Country Awards. He will be honored as one of five CMT Artists of the Year with a television special on the network in Dec.
EMI Records Nashville's Eric Church, has produced two consecutive Top 10s from his critically acclaimed sophomore album Carolina. Described by Rolling Stone as possessing "old-school songwriting craftsmanship," Church wrote or co-wrote every song on Carolina.
Known for his rowdy, energy-packed live shows, he has been on the road this past year on his own sold out headlining tour and opening for artists such as Miranda Lambert. His latest single "Smoke a Little Smoke" is currently a Top 25 single and climbing.
The JaneDear Girls are made up of Utah native Susie Brown and Texas native Danelle Leverett. Their debut smash-hit single, "Wildflower," is the perfect introduction to the duo's high energy, soaring harmonies and world-class instrumental skills. Just weeks after debuting their video, "Wildflower," fans voted it the No. 1 video on GAC's "Top 20 Countdown." The JaneDear Girls are the highest charting debut artists of 2010.
Reserved tickets $47.25 | $33.25 | $27.50 (plus applicable fees) go on sale Friday, February 4 at 10:00am at www.Livenation.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Rupp Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
Posted: January 18, 2011
LEXINGTON Monster Jam® Tickets Now Available
Tickets for Taco Bell and 1-800 Ask Gary Presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® at Rupp Arena On Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale now for Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, the world's premier monster truck series. Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $5 for Kids and $20 for Adults. Enjoy VIP treatment with the Total Access Pass for just $75.* Taco Bell is offering fans ticket vouchers for $5 off Adult Tickets. Vouchers will be available beginning 2/14/11. Tickets are also available at the Ticketmaster Outlets and Rupp Arena Box Office.
*A $1.50 Facility Fee will apply. Additional Service Fees where applicable.
Monster Jam will be performing at Rupp Arena on:
March 5 at 7:30pm
The event will feature USHRA Monster Trucks including Bad News Travels Fast, Grave Digger, Spiderman, Air Force Afterburner, Grave Digger Legend and more. Additional Entertainment: Quad Wars, Cannon Lady, and Human Bomb! Subject to change without notice.
Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.
The Party in the Pits on March 5th from 5pm - 6:30pm give fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive monster trucks. Pit passes will be available at Advance Auto Parts beginning 2/14/11.
Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Monster Jam® shows consist of three main fan-favorite elements - the pit party, racing and freestyle. The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs.
Avoid the lines, skip the crowds and enjoy VIP access with the Total Access Pass for the Monster Jam Event at Rupp Arena Saturday, March 5, 2011! A VERY limited number of tickets are set aside for the BIGGEST Monster Jam fans, so make sure to purchase early! Each Total Access Pass includes:
- One (1) event ticket to the March 5th, 7:30pm show in the best seats in the house.
- Exclusive access to drivers with a private meet & greet.
Everything will be yours when you arrive at Rupp Arena on March 5th. The Total Access Pass is just $75* and promise to go fast!
*A $1.50 Facility Fee will apply. Additional Service Fees where applicable.
About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
About the United States Hot Rod Association®
The United States Hot Rod Association® originated in 1978 as a sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling events, later expanding to produce mud and sand drag racing. The USHRA® grew steadily and within its first decade emerged as the premier Monster Truck racing organization. Today the USHRA®, together with Feld Motor Sports, produces quality events and involves coordinating competition, defining regulations and technical requirements, setting safety standards and officiating at each event. Whether the USHRA® event entails Pro Race Trucks, QUAD WARS™, or Monster Trucks, you can be sure the event will be the highest quality show motor sports has to offer, creating unmatched excitement and spectacular memories.
Posted: January 18, 2011
TICKETS FOR DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS PRINCESS WISHES
ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011 IN LEXINGTON
Seven Inspiring Princesses Wish for Happily Ever After
In a Magical Ice Show
Believing is just the beginning in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! Dreamers from Lexington will witness the magic when Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan all make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics.
With the help of the magical pixie Tinker Bell, the Disney Princesses embark on an adventure to find their heart's fondest wish. Ariel dreams of a life above the sea, Mulan finds her inner strength, Jasmine discovers a whole new world and Snow White finds her true love. Cinderella, Belle and Sleeping Beauty also find happiness in this beautifully imagined ice show.
Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes features an incredible display of special effects, stunning set design and elegant artistry on the ice. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 28, 2011 and are available at the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone, 800-745-3000.
Starting one hour before each performance, families will be treated to the Disney Princess Pre-Show, an exclusive fairy tale collection of gowns and treasures from the Disney Princess stories. This bonus experience is free with ticket purchase and includes a special appearance by a live Disney Princess.
Ticket Prices: $15 & up
| Show Times: | ||
| Thu. | March 24 | 7 p.m. |
| Fri. | March 25 | 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. |
| Sat. | March 26 | 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. |
| Sun. | March 27 | 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. |
To learn more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook or YouTube.
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