The World’s Premiere Children’s Entertainers will Celebrate Their 20th Birthday In The United States And Canada This Summer
A Portion Of All Ticket Sales Will Be Donated To Reach Out And Read
(New York, NY) – The Fab Four from down under are back with this year’s most anticipated family event. It’s time for a party…The Wiggles Big Birthday party! Come along and “Sound Your Funky Horn,” “Clap Your Hands With Dorothy,” and do the “Hot Potato.” Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they celebrate their Big Birthday in your hometown!
The tour will visit 31 cities across North America including: Dallas, TX; Long Island, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC and Edmonton, AB. The Wiggles are also proud to announce that they will visit Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 3rd for a special performance following The Tampa Bay Rays vs. The St. Louis Cardinals game!
Come and wiggle in the aisles for the Big Birthday Tour. The Wiggles are excited to bring their highly interactive, fun and educational message throughout North America. Audience participation features include:
• Start the fun at home by creating a giant wiggly birthday card or sign!
• Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience.
• Dress up as your favorite character.
• Yelling “Wake up, Jeff!” whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage.
Children can have even more wiggly fun while they wait for the Big Birthday celebration online with www.WiggleTime.com, The Wiggles’ very own virtual world created specifically for preschoolers and their parents. Parents can monitor their child’s progress and have access to premium promotional offers, contests, merchandise discounts and presale Wiggles tickets! You can also follow the gang on Twitter via Twitter.com/ItsWiggleTime or become a fan of the group’s official Facebook page Facebook.com/TheWiggles.
The Wiggles are proud to announce that the U.S. school readiness initiative Reach Out and Read will be the official charity partner of their 2011 American tour. Reach Out and Read prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to “prescribe” books and encourage families to read together. Together, Reach Out and Read and The Wiggles will work to raise awareness about the importance of parental involvement and reading aloud to young children. This year, Reach Out and Read will serve 4 million children and families nationwide through 4,600 hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Parents who participate in the research-proven program read to their children more often, and their children enter kindergarten with larger vocabularies and a six-month developmental edge. A portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales will be used to support Reach Out and Read Programs across the United States.
Complete Tour Schedule:
07/03 St. Petersburg, FL Tropicana Field
07/08 Dallas, TX The Allen Event Center
07/09 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
07/10 New Orleans, LA Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts
07/12 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center
07/13 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
07/14 Harrisburg, PA Hershey Theatre
07/15 Long Island, NY Theatre At Westbury
07/16 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
07/17 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center
07/19 Hartford, CT Chevrolet Theatre
07/20 Cape Cod Cape Cod Melody Tent
07/21 Boston, MA South Shore Music Circus
07/23 & 07/24 Toronto, ON Ricoh Coliseum
07/26 Ottawa, ON Scotia Bank Place
07/27 Oshawa, ON General Motors Centre
07/28 Windsor, ON WFCU Centre
07/29 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
07/30 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre
07/31 Wisconsin Dells, WI Crystal Grand Music Theatre
08/02 Minneapolis, MN The State Theatre
08/03 Grand Fork, ND Ralph Engelstad Arena
08/04 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
08/05 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
08/06 Calgary, AB Calgary Stampede Corral
08/07 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Expo Centre
08/09 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
08/10 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
8/12 Oakland-San Francisco Paramount Theatre
8/13 San Jose, CA San Jose Civic Auditorium
8/14 Los Angeles Gibson Amphitheatre
*** For complete ticket pricing and on-sale dates please visit www.thewiggles.com
About The Wiggles The Wiggles, the world’s #1 preschool entertainers, performed over 350 shows to more than 1.5 million fans since 2005 in the United States alone. The Wiggles perform over 200 shows annually across four continents. The Wiggles are seen on TV in over 120 countries worldwide. Fans can catch The Wiggles on television exclusively in the U.S. on 24-hour preschool network Sprout as hosts of Sprout’s Wiggly Waffle, which airs every weekday morning from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. ET. The Wiggles have sold more than 23 million DVDS and videos, 7 million CDs and 8 million books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. You can also follow the gang on Twitter via www.Twitter.com/ItsWiggleTime or become a fan of their official Facebook page www.Facebook.com/TheWiggles.
About Reach Out and Read Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based, national nonprofit organization that prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Reach Out and Read currently serves one-third of the most impoverished children in the U.S. The Reach Out and Read model is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the program has one of the strongest records of research support of any primary care intervention. This year, Reach Out and Read’s 27,000 volunteer doctors and nurse practitioners will provide 6.4 million new books to 3.9 million children at 4,654 healthcare locations in all 50 states. For further information, please visit Reach Out and Read’s website at www.reachoutandread.org or become a fan at facebook.com/reachoutandread.
Koba Entertainment proudly welcomes the newest addition to its family of touring musicals –
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party!
It’s a big day for someone special. Bunny siblings Max and Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the very exciting event; they embark on a musical bus ride to find the greatest present in the world before coming home to undergo an unpredictable make-over just for this happy occasion.
When will the guest of honour arrive? Who will it be? Join Max & Ruby as their special guest is revealed at the Bunny Party of the year! That’s right, if your child has a birthday in the same month that Max & Ruby are in your city, he or she could become the Super Duper Special Birthday Guest! You can win the opportunity for your child to join the singing and dancing on stage as the bunny siblings’ guest of honour! Tune in to your local radio station for details on how to enter.
This fast-paced theatrical production will tour the nation and have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes. Western Canadian dates begin this fall and the Eastern tour dates will commence in Spring 2011.
Max & Ruby: Bunny Partyis a brand new live show by Koba Entertainment, the producers behind other memorable theatrical productions including The Backyardigans: Sea Deep in Adventure and Doodlebops: Together Forever Tour. Conceived and directed by award-winner, Patti Caplette, this 90-minute event is the creative collaboration of a dynamic team of artists including Juno Award winner, Norman Foote (music and lyrics), Beth Kates (scenic design) and Anne Armit (costume design).
Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells, and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Max & Ruby started on television in 2002. Max & Ruby’s playful high jinks are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
Max & Ruby: Bunny Party
Western Canadian Tour Dates
Sept 7 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 9 – Nanaimo, BC – Port Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 11 – Surrey, BC – Bell Centre – 1:00PM
Sept 12 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre – 1:00PM
Sept 14 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 16 – Kamloops, BC – Sagebrush Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 18 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1:00PM
Sept 19 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1:00PM
Sept 20 – Lethbridge, AB – Yates Memorial Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 22 – Medicine Hat, AB – Esplanade Theatre – 3:30PM
Sept 24 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre – 4:00PM
A prominentproducer of original family musicals, Koba Entertainment has been captivating audiences throughout the world with celebrated characters from literature, television, and pop culture.Koba Entertainment productions have enchanted people of all ages in more than 165 North American cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. Production credits for young audiences include: The Backyardigans, The Doodlebops, Franklin, Big Comfy Couch, Little Bear, and Caillou.
About Paquin Entertainment Group
A diversified entertainment company, Paquin Entertainment Group is comprised of four divisions: agency, management, special events, and film and television, catering to a local, national and international clientele. Paquin Entertainment represents acts including: Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Corb Lund, Tegan & Sara, Jimmy Rankin, K’NAAN and Serena Ryder.
TICKETS ON SALE NATIONALLY, MONDAY, APRIL 19TH @ 10:00AM
Tickets available through all Ticketmaster outlets
Toronto, ON – MuchMusic’s SodaPOP music festival hits the road for their first annual nationwide tour, kicking off June 5th in Vancouver, BC. The tour brings some of today’s hottest international and domestic pop artists to 16 Canadian cities from Vancouver to Halifax. Headlining this year’s festival is Hannah Montana’s Emily Osment supported by Toronto born Singer/Songwriter Jesse Labelle, R&B sensation Danny Fernandes, dance-rock outfit The New Cities and introducing pop phenom Alyssa Reid.
The MuchMusic sponsored festival is a young adult focused lifestyle event that promises to be more than just a “concert”. As a fully interactive experience it will incorporate large screens with featured video footage from the artists and MuchMusic, gaming stations and interactive booths. As well the festival offers audiences a unique opportunity to interact directly with the artists through a post show “fanfest”/autograph session that will take place following each night’s performance.
MuchMusic’s SodaPOP 2010 is pleased to introduce their “Pop Goes The World” campaign in support of UNICEF. UNICEF will be onsite raising awareness and funds for the charities long-term reconstruction efforts in Haiti. With nearly half the population of Haiti under the age of 15, it is fitting that the festival’s young artists and audiences should have the opportunity to assist UNICEF in their efforts. The festival will be selling “SodaPOP 2010” souvenir balls which act as the purchaser’s pass to the post show “Fanfest”/autograph session. A portion of the sales from these “SodaPOP 2010 souvenir balls will be donated to UNICEF. At the end of each night’s performance all participating artists will join together in an updated rendition of the 80’s hit single “Pop Goes The World”. A studio re-recording of the song by all the artists will also be made available for sale digitally with profits going to UNICEF’s Haiti efforts.
“UNICEF Canada is thrilled to be a part of MuchMusic’s SodaPOP Tour 2010 to support our on-going work in Haiti,” says Susan Larkin, Director of Community Engagement for UNICEF Canada. “The tour gives Canadian youths the opportunity to help their Haitian peers who are the most vulnerable during this disaster. We sincerely thank the tour organizers, sponsors, artists and fans for helping us to raise funds that will put Haiti’s children at the centre of reconstruction for a new Haiti.”
Dates:
June 5 – Vancouver, BC - Centre for Performing Arts
June 6 - Vernon, BC - Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
June 7 – Calgary, AB - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
June 9 - Medicine Hat, AB - Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre June 11 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre
June 12 - Regina, SK - Conexus June 14 - Winnipeg, MB - Centennial Concert Hall
June 15 - Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium
June 17 - North Bay, ON - The Capitol Centre
June 18 – Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Place June 21 - Ottawa, ON - Centrepointe June 22 - Kitchener, ON - Centre in the Square
June 23 - Toronto, ON - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
June 28 - Fredericton, NB - Playhouse Theatre June 29 - Halifax, NS - The Cohn
June 30 - Halifax, NS - The Cohn
July 3 – Brockville, ON - Riverfest
About SodaPOP Inc.
SodaPOP Inc. is a live event marketing and promotion company based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The SodaPOP festival provides a family friendly, live entertainment experience to the Canadian youth market.
About MuchMusic
As the No. 1 Canadian brand for teens and young adults, MuchMusic is an integral part of today’s pop-culture landscape. Live performances and interviews with the best Canadian and international artists, and celebrity guests put fans in the centre of the action making MuchMusic’s acclaimed street level Toronto headquarters Canada’s epicentre of celebrity. A multi-platform Canadian icon, muchmusic.com is a favourite destination for youth, delivering music videos, user-generated content site and more. MuchMusic spotlights homegrown talent through original productions and nurtures the Canadian music video production industry through its annual multi-million dollar contribution to MuchFACT. MuchMusic is available in 8.2 million households across Canada via cable, satellite, and mobile. For more information, go to muchmusic.om. MuchMusic is a division of CTV Limited.
About UNICEF
UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information, please visit http://www.unicef.ca/.
“Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus’s garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet… all before snack time? The Backyardigans! Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Uniqua and Austin are back on stage, singing, dancing, as they plunge sea deep in adventure. Dive into the action as the five friends explore clues, discover underwater magic, and match wits with an all-too-tidy octopus and a pair of playful (but messy!) dolphins. And with a splashy range of song-and-dance styles - including psychedelic soul, Bollywood, bossa nova, and more - our heroes save the day. With non-stop excitement and surprise, this watery tale will mesmerise, entertain and delight audiences of all ages!” - Koba Entertainment
CALGARY, April 20 /CNW/ - The prestigious Moscow Ballet returns to Canada in November 2009, presenting The Great Russian Nutcracker with performances in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Saskatoon.
Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully handmade period costumes, the Moscow Ballet’s whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical pageantry to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a festive masterpiece for the soul.
Recovery Acres (Calgary) Society is proud to present the Moscow Ballet for the third consecutive year, the first and only host to bring this historic ballet company to Canadian audiences.
Title media sponsor, Red Point Media Group Inc. with additional sponsors, Supreme Living Magazine and See Magazine, lead a growing list of local sponsors.
“Timeless, elegant, fanciful, grand, modern. In this magical piece, a central message of love and understanding prevails - a message that is both timely and relevant,” says international dance star and So You Think You Can Dance Canada 2008 choreographer, Stacey Tookey. “I adore Russian ballet dancers for their strength and flexibility as well as their soft quality of movement, unique when compared to a lot of Canadian companies. The Great Russian Nutcracker is an absolute must on November social calendars.”
The Moscow Ballet’s 2009 Canadian Tour will include Regina’s Conexus Arts Centre, November 6; Saskatoon’s TCU Place, November 8; Calgary’s Southern Jubilee Auditorium, November 9 & 10; and Edmonton’s Northern Jubilee Auditorium, November 16 & 17.
Advanced tickets are now available at Ticketmaster.com or conexusartscentre.ca. Discounts offered to seniors, students and children.
About The Moscow Ballet Children’s Program
Through the Moscow Ballet’s Educational Outreach Program, “Celebrating Children: The Arts Can Make a Difference,” the company engages local children to audition and appear with professional dancers in the roles of mice, snowflakes, angels and butterflies. More information on 2009 auditions can be found at www.moscowballetcanada.com.
Tea lover’s alert … because children love tea parties, and this one comes complete with appearances by Alice in Wonderland characters, ballet and a craft.
Mad Hatter Children’s Tea at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - April 4, 2009, 12:00pm - Tickets now on sale! Children - $20; Adults - $35
Children and parents are invited to enjoy tea, sandwiches and dessert as well as a student performance put on by the School of Alberta Ballet. Guest appearances will be made by the Queen of Hearts, Alice, the White Rabbit and the Hatter. Children will also have a chance to create their own “Mad Hatter’s Hat.”
Learn more about this fun event at www.AlbertaBallet.com. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.ca.
Also find details about the Alberta Ballet performances of Alice in Wonderland in both Calgary and Edmonton.
The weather may be constantly changing, but Canada is ‘hot’ for families all year round. Some advanced planning can help make your family’s March Break feel like a holiday.
A few simple steps can make each day fun and easy:
1. Check the local weather forecast for the weekend to help you decide whether an indoor or outdoor event is best! Have a backup plan ready in case the forecast changes for outdoor choices.
2. Consider the type of activities your children enjoy. Think about their nap times (if appropriate), interests, ages and what could be new and exciting. A child’s smile is contagious!
3. Find out what is taking place in your community.You will discover lots of fun events and activities for families across Canada listed in our Events Calendar at http://www.KidsAroundCanada.com/events.
4. Do what is necessary to ensure that you can attend your chosen event. Confirm that the event information has not changed using the contact information provided. Pre-register or purchase tickets (it is never too early to secure a space). Now you can tell your children where you are going unless you want it to be a special surprise!
5. Find out if food will be available at the event and whether you are permitted to bring in your own snacks and drinks if none are provided.
6. Pack your backpack of supplies the night before your activity to make preparations easier during the day. This may include food, drinks, extra warm clothing or baby supplies.
7. When you wake up you will have your plans, your bag, and your tickets ready (if required). All that is left to do is have fun!
You are not only planning outings, you are building special memories for your child(ren).
If you want to recreate a ‘holiday at home’ over this coming March Break, consider the following fun tips for bringing a vacation to you.
Transform your Home in Small Ways
a) Make fun placemats or provide special activities for your children at mealtimes, with printables, crossword puzzles, word searches, jokes and more.
b) Buy a bunch of flowers for your kitchen table or bathroom.
c) Splurge on one or more of your favourite toiletries for the week.
d) Cut up fruit the night before, so that it is waiting for you at breakfast time.
Be a tourist in your own city
a) Browse our Events Calendar to plan fun activities happening over the week.
b) Visit local attractions. Consider savings in our Coupon Feature. In Toronto, the City Pass also gives you access to major attractions at one reduced price; contact the attractions involved to see if City Passes are available for sale at their locations.
Happy travels (with all the conveniences of home)!
KidsAroundCanada.com visitors are being offered $4 savings on tickets to see Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour happening at Rexall Place from January 23 to 25. To save $4, use the promo code “KIDS” at:
KidsAroundCanada.com visitors are being offered $4 savings on tickets to see Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour happening at Rexall Place from January 23 to 25. To save $4, use the promo code “KIDS” at: