Riverdance - Student Discounted Tickets!

Local college students looking to experience an evening of iconic Irish dancing are in for a treat as Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is offering a special $25 Student Rush Ticket for the debut engagement of RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour, playing at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre May 5-7 as a 2016/2017 season special. Students simply need to bring valid college student identification with them to the Fox Theatre Box Office two hours prior to each performance. The Student Rush Ticket price will be valid for all performances with a two-ticket limit per student ID.  Student Rush Tickets are subject to availability and will be sold from best available, which may include limited view locations. RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour is an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music, and song.  Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.  Each Riverdance touring company consists of up to 55 cast and crew members, with the remarkable Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe featuring world class dancers from Ireland, U.K, America, Australia, and Canada, the cream of Irish musicians in the Riverdance Band and a spectacular array of international stars from Spain, America, and Russia all performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s Grammy award winning music.  RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour has set design by Robert Ballagh, lighting design by John Comiskey, costume design by Joan Bergin, and sound design by Michael O’Gorman. RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour will play five performances only at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre May 5-7.  The performance schedule is 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com.

NICKELODEON’S THE FRESH BEAT BAND HITS ATLANTA ON JANUARY 23!

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour.

The live concert comes to The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January, 23, 2014 at 7PM.  The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour will resume on Nov. 12, 2013 in San Antonio, TX.  The band will travel to theaters in new markets and revisit places including New York City’s Theater at Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater L.A. Live.  In 2012, more than 400,000 fans saw the concert making it one of the year’s most successful music tours. 

Tickets available Saturday, April 20 at 10AM at the Gwinnett Center box office and www.gwinnettcenter.com.

Pre-sale tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com beginning April 16 and at www.ticketmaster.com beginning April 17.  Citi® card members through Citi’s Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 16. The general public on-sale will take place on April 20. 

“The Fresh Beat Band is back by popular demand,” said Doug Cohn, SVP, Music, Nickelodeon.  “The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour has been so successful because it provides 90 minutes of family bonding time where kids and parents can laugh, sing and dance along with the fantastic Fresh Beats.” 

The Fresh Beat Band’s first-ever primetime concert special will premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.  The 30-minute special gives viewers an all-access pass to The Fresh Beat Band concert with behind-the-scenes footage and more.  Fans can watch an exclusive sneak peek of the concert special at www.nickjr.com.

 

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson), performing The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation.  Songs performed include “Here We Go, “A Friend Like You,” “Bananas” and “Just Like A Rockstar,” among others.  The Fresh Beat Band soundtracks – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show and The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0—are currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere.  The album features catchy, preschool-friendly tracks culled from three seasons of the TV series.  

The Fresh Beat Band debuted in 2009 and is now in its third season on Nickelodeon. The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout– in a band who love to sing and dance.  In each episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other’s differences.  Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and additional celebrity guests will appear throughout season three.  

Check out the tour website -- http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/freshbeatband and for more Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34^th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

MamaPedia Sweet Deal - Journey Performing Arts Center - $45 for 8 Weeks of Dance, Music, or Drama Classes for Kids

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Today's Mamapedia Sweet Deal is from Journey Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.  $45 for eight (8) weeks of dance, music, or drama classes for kids:

Why this deal is so sweet:

All the world’s a stage…and as a supportive parent, there’s nothing more rewarding than giving your child the chance to step into the limelight. With today’s deal, you’ll get 8 weeks of professional instruction in dance, music, or drama from Journey Performing Arts Center. This renowned facility provides top-notch programs and classes for all ages, led by friendly and knowledgeable instructors. It’s an inspiring way for the whole family to embrace the arts, master performance skills, and boost confidence and stage presence.

About the company:

Since 2004, Journey Performing Arts Center has provided high-quality programs and courses to all ages and skill levels. Founder Samara Michelle is a lifelong dancer with a passion for helping others master the art of live performance. In addition to group and private lessons, the center offers after-school programs, summer camps, outreach classes, and much more.

Visit the Mamapedia website to get more information.  Remember, 5% of your purchase is donated to your favorite school or preschool.

Dancing4fun.com - $35 for Six Group Dance Classes!

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Today's Groupon ATL deal is six (6) group dance classes from Dancing4fun.com (a $72 value):

Dance can express what words cannot, whether it's the triumphant joy in a football player's post-touchdown pirouette or the passionate tango used to notify roommates that the basement is flooding. Transmit tidings with twinkling toes thanks to today’s Groupon: for $35, you get six group dance classes from Dancing4fun.com (up to a $72 value). Dancing4fun equips hopeful sock hoppers with the moves they need to set any company party or wedding on footloose fire. Groupon customers choose one class per week for six consecutive weeks, with the option of mastering a single style or becoming a Spring-Heeled Jack -of-all-trades by mixing and matching more than one dance form. The Party Crashers dance class covers swing, cha cha, and rumba, and the Latin Club dance sampler prepares students for suave swinging with salsa, merengue, and bachata, a romantic style originating in the streets of the Dominican Republic. Alternately, beginning dancers can focus on classic East Coast swing or sign up for a Waltz and Tango course to master the two rhythmic forms. Students learn to tackle steps while partnered with their fellow classmates, so upside-down brooms are not required.

Sounds like a blast!!!!  To take advantage of this deal, you can visit the Groupon ATL website.