1 November 2018

From Star Wars to Stars of the Bolshoi, The 13th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA Presents "Stellar" Line-Up

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Festival of the Arts BOCA
Festival of the Arts BOCA (image via festivalboca.org)
The 13th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA, presented by the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts, returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater and Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca RatonFebruary 28 – March 10, 2019, with a celebration of music, film, dance, concerts and authors. 
Opening the Festival of the Arts BOCA on Thursday, February 28 is Doris Kearns Goodwin, beloved five-time Festival presenter, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian.  She will discuss her latest book, Leadership in Turbulent Times
"We are over-the-moon to welcome our dear friend and long-time supporter, Doris Kearns Goodwin to this year's Festival, as well as Arturo Sandoval, who is back for a third time," said Charlie Siemon, Chair and Co-Executive Producer of the Festival of the Arts BOCA.  "We have a fun mix of performances and a powerhouse of thinkers lined up for our 13th season."
⏩ The "force" will be with the Festival on Friday, March 1 as Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope gets its Florida premiere on the big screen to live music by The Symphonia, led by Constantine Kitsopolous, playing John Williams' epic Academy Award-winning score.

Other Festival highlights include:
  • Rhapsody in Blue, an evening of orchestral blockbusters performed by The Symphonia 
  • Pink Martini, the wildly popular group described as "The United Nations house band of 1962 meets Lawrence Welk on acid" in an exclusive South Florida appearance 
  • An Evening of Classical Russian Ballet featuring Stars from the  Russian National Orchestra and the Bolshoi Ballet 
  • Nu Deco Ensemble, an innovative Miami-based virtuosic and eclectic chamber orchestra designed for the 21st century 
  • 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval and his band
Arturo Sandoval will perform at the Festival of the Arts BOCA on Sunday, March 10 2019.
Arturo Sandoval will perform at the Festival of the Arts BOCA on Sunday, March 10 2019.

The Authors and Ideas program features:
  • Constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen who will speak about the Constitution in the 21st Century 
  • The screening of Bending the Arc, a documentary that tells the story of idealistic young doctors who helped change the way public health issues are addressed in developing nations, followed up with a panel discussion, "Global Public Health Today and Tomorrow," featuring Dr. Agnes Binagawaho and Tom Bollyky 
  • PoemJazz with former Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky, who will read his poetry while accompanied by a small jazz ensemble 
  • Pulitzer Prize winning writer, David Sanger, who will talk about his latest book, The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage and Fear in the Cyber Age
⏩ Tickets for the 13th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA range from $25 to $150 per person and are available at festivalboca.org or by calling (866) 571-ARTS (866-571-2787). 
SOURCE: Festival of the Arts BOCA
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31 October 2018

Madame Tussauds Orlando Reveals Jason Momoa as Aquaman!

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Be the FIRST to see Jason Momoa as Aquaman when his interactive wax figure debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando on December 4!
Be the FIRST to see Jason Momoa as Aquaman when his interactive wax figure debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando on December 4!
Joining an unprecedented league of DC Super Heroes, Aquaman will soon take his rightful place in the action-packed experience – Justice League: A Call for Heroes, only at Madame Tussauds Orlando.
Fans will be the FIRST to see Jason Momoa as Aquaman up close when the epic new figure debuts on December 4. Designed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Entertainment, the figure captures every detail from the title character in the feature film Aquaman, which hits theatres on December 21, and is outfitted in the all-new suit designed for the movie. In the experience, Aquaman's commanding presence will rise above the streets of Metropolis where fans must unite with an all-star cast of DC Super Heroes to save the world. 
"There is nowhere else in the world where fans can not only see a striking wax figure of Jason Momoa as Aquaman before the film hits theatres, but also take a SELFIE with the A-lister and actually join him in battle with the Justice League to save the world," said Madame Tussauds Orlando General Manager James Paulding. "It's the adventure of a lifetime that ONLY Madame Tussauds can deliver!
Justice League: A Call for Heroes debuted this summer to rave reviews, offering an unrivaled and immersive experience for fans of the iconic DC Super Heroes. Part of a seismic shift within the Madame Tussauds brand, the experience features special effects that include a series of hands-on, interactive missions and a larger-than-life-set where fans can become the stars of their favorite stories. 
The attraction also marked the first-time-ever that super fans could get up close and personal with some of their favorite DC Super Heroes including Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman, as they fight to save the world from Lex Luthor's evil corporation, LexCorp. 
For tickets and more information, please visit madametussauds.com/orlando.
"Aquaman" - Movie Poster
"Aquaman" - Movie Poster (Via Jason Momoa News)
About Aquaman:
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa in the title role.  
The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be…a king.
The film also stars Amber Heard, Oscar nominee Willem DafoePatrick WilsonDolph LundgrenYahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman.  Wan directs from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall, story by Geoff Johns & James Wan and Will Beall, based on characters created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger for DC.  
The film is produced by Peter Safran and Rob Cowan, with Deborah SnyderZack SnyderJon BergGeoff Johns and Walter Hamada serving as executive producers.
Aquaman is set to hit theaters on December 21, 2018, in 3D and 2D and IMAX, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.  Aquaman is rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language.
SOURCE: Madame Tussauds Orlando
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30 October 2018

Satirical Christmas Stories Featuring President Trump Launched On Kickstarter

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"The Christmas Hoax" (Trump's 24 Days of Christmas)
"The Christmas Hoax" (Trump's 24 Days of Christmas)
President Trump is one of the most controversial people in the world right now. No matter what he says or does, someone has something to say about it. As a result of this controversy, a new collection of Christmas stories has been published by We Just What, Inc.
"Trump's 24 Days of Christmas" is a collection of 24 children's stories written from the point-of-view of United States President, Donald Trump. As such, the stories have a political angle, though it's only visible to adults as well as older children who have learned about politics.
The book is rated PG - Partisan Guidance Suggested! The 24 stories take a fun look at the news stories we have been bombarded with over the last 2 years. However, the stories are never judgmental. The stories can be read to children by parents or parents can choose to let the children read the stories out loud.
"This is a great tradition to start," comments the author of the books, Amin El-Gazzar. "Children can read a different story each night leading up to Christmas morning. And parents can start a fun conversation with their kids about the craziness going on all around us."
The stories are entertaining, with tales of what's going on at the North Pole. The character lineup throughout the stories includes Santa (as President Trump) and Mrs. Claus (as the First Lady), his head elf (Layla – as Kellyanne Conway), the reindeer, some penguins, and plenty of elves who have a lot of responsibilities in order to get ready for Christmas Eve when Santa takes to the sky in his sleigh to deliver presents.
"Pledge allegiance to the flag of the North Pole..." (Trump's 24 Days of Christmas)
"Pledge allegiance to the flag of the North Pole..." (Trump's 24 Days of Christmas)
The book will be just as popular with adults as it will be for kids. "I'd highly recommend any adult to get their hands on the book just to place on the coffee table. It's definitely going to be a conversation starter," comments Amin El-Gazzar.
Trump's 24 Days of Christmas
Trump's 24 Days of Christmas
A Kickstarter page has been created to help get the necessary funding. Whether you love or hate President Trump - anyone will enjoy reading the book and they can choose to fund the project for any amount. 

By choosing to fund the Kickstarter, it also enables people to reserve their copy of the book to ensure that they have it in their hands by December 1, 2018.

For those who are interested in the Kickstarter, the launch is happening now. Visit theKickstarter page at 24DaysOfChristmas.com. The goal is to get all of the funds in place as early as possible so that the book is live in time for the Christmas season.
SOURCE: We Just What, Inc

29 October 2018

Kiss: This Is The "End Of The Road" World Tour

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Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour
Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour
After an epic and storied 45 year career that launched an era of rock n roll legends, KISS announced that they will launch their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named END OF THE ROAD. The initial announcement was made a month ago on NBC's America's Got Talent which sent the internet into overdrive with fans hoping their city would get one final KISS show. 
The band announced today the first set of dates and cities in North America, produced by Live Nation. International markets were also announced simultaneously today. (Tour itinerary detailed below.)
KISS Meet & Greet Experiences will be available beginning Tuesday, October 30th at 10am local time through kissonline.com. KISS Army fan club presales will begin Wednesday October 31st at 10 am local time also through kissonline.com. 

Citi is the official presale credit card for the End of the Road World Tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets beginning Wednesday, October 31 at 12:00pm local time until Thursday, November 1 at 10:00pm local time through Citi's Private Pass program. 
For complete presale details visit citiprivatepass.com. Tickets to the general public will go on sale starting Friday, November 2 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Known for their trademark larger-than-life blistering performances, KISS has proven for decades why they are hands down the most iconic live show in rock n roll. 
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide have said this tour is devoted to the millions of KISS Army fans.
KISS
KISS (photo credit Jen Rosenstein)
"All that we have built and all that we have conquered over the past four decades could never have happened without the millions of people worldwide who've filled clubs, arenas and stadiums over those years. This will be the ultimate celebration for those who've seen us and a last chance for those who haven't. KISS Army, we're saying goodbye on our final tour with our biggest show yet and we'll go out the same way we came in... Unapologetic and Unstoppable," said KISS. 

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Tour Itinerary:
Date
City
Venue
January 31, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Rogers Arena
February 1, 2019
Portland, OR
Moda Center
February 2, 2019
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
February 4, 2019
Spokane, WA
Spokane Arena
February 7, 2019
San Diego, CA
Viejas Arena
February 8, 2019
Fresno, CA
Save Mart Center
February 9, 2019
Sacramento, CA
Golden 1 Center
February 12, 2019
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
February 13, 2019
Glendale, AZ
Gila River Arena
February 15, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
T-Mobile Arena
February 16, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum
February 19, 2019
Corpus Christi, TX
American Bank Center
February 20, 2019
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
February 22, 2019
New Orleans, LA
Smoothie King Center
February 23, 2019
Memphis, TN
FedEx Forum
February 26, 2019
Oklahoma City, OK
Chesapeake Energy Arena
February 27, 2019
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center
March 1, 2019
Milwaukee, WI
Fiserv Forum
March 2, 2019
Chicago, IL
United Center
March 4, 2019
Minneapolis, MN
Target Center
March 6, 2019
Sioux Falls, SD
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
March 7, 2019
Omaha, NE
CHI Health Center Omaha
March 9, 2019
Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Arena
March 10, 2019
Moline, IL
TaxSlayer Center
March 12, 2019
Louisville, KY
KFC Yum! Center
March 13, 2019
Detroit, MI
Little Caesars Arena
March 16, 2019
Columbus, OH
Nationwide Arena
March 17, 2019
Cleveland, OH
Quicken Loans Arena
March 19, 2019
Montreal, QC, Canada
Bell Centre
March 20, 2019
Toronto, ON, Canada
Scotiabank Arena
March 22, 2019
Long Island, NY
NYCB LIVE's Nassau Coliseum 
March 23, 2019
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena
March 26, 2019
Boston, MA
TD Garden
March 27, 2019
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden
March 29, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
March 30, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA
PPG Paints Arena
April 2, 2019
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Videotron Centre
April 3, 2019
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Canadian Tire Centre
April 6, 2019
Raleigh, NC
PNC Arena
April 7, 2019
Atlanta, GA
State Farm Arena
April 9, 2019
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
April 11, 2019
Tampa, FL
Amalie Arena
April 12, 2019
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
April 13, 2019
Birmingham, AL
BJCC

KISS
KISS (photo credit Jen Rosenstein)

SOURCE: Live Nation

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