Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes at Van Andel Arena

Seven Inspiring Princesses Wish for Happily Ever After In a Magical 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. Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes will perform at Van Andel Arena March 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th.

Tickets are currently on sale for $15, $19, $23 and $35, with a limited number of $45 VIP and $55 Front Row seats. Tickets for the Thursday, March 10th Opening Night Performance are $12 (excluding VIP and Front Row seats). All seats are reserved and additional service and handling fees may apply. Tickets are available at the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place convention center box offices, Ticketmaster ticket centers, including D & W stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For 10 or more tickets, call 616.742.6185 or email groupsales@smggr.com.

Believing is just the beginning in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! Dreamers from all over West Michigan 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.

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 a ticket purchase per individual and includes a special appearance by a live Disney Princess.

Performance Schedule:

Thursday, March 10			7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 11			7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 12	11:00 a.m.	3:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 13		2:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m.

To learn more about Disney on Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com.

Three- Time Grammy Award Winner Keith Urban Performs at Super Bowl XLV on Fox. Pregame Show Performance to be Broadcast Live.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will help kick off Super Bowl XLV as part of the pregame festivities at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas on Sunday, February 6. FOX SUPER BOWL SUNDAY pregame coverage begins at 2:00 PM ET.

The appearance marks Urban’s return to North Texas where, just this past November, he rocked an audience of millions with an electrifying halftime performance at the Thanksgiving Day game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints.

Urban’s Super Bowl XLV performance will feature music from his recently released CD Get Closer, and will serve to kick off his just announced on-sale dates (to begin February 11) for his “Get Closer 2011 World Tour”, which will begin on June 16 in Mississippi. July 22, the “Get Closer 2011 World Tour” will perform at Van Andel Arena at 7:30 PM. Ticket prices are $27.50, $57.50, and $77.50. Tickets are available through the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place box offices, ticket master outlets, and charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

More than 153 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year’s Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLV will be broadcast worldwide.

Urban’s recently released sixth studio CD Get Closer follows two previous consecutive Billboard country and pop #1 albums, as well as five previous CDs, all of which have been certified platinum or better. He is the first artist to have ever won the Country Music Associations Horizon Award and Entertainer of the Year Award. He has sold nearly 20 million CDs, is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has won a People’s Choice and American Music Award. He won five Academy of Country Music Awards, had 11 #1s, including 21 Top 5 hits.

WWE Smackdown Road To Wrestlemania

WWE superstars will perform in Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, March 26th at 7:30 PM. Tickets will go on sale February 5th at 10:00 AM.

Ticket Prices are $17.50, $27.50, $37.50, $47.50, & $62.50. Tickets will be available through ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Van Andel Arena and DeVos Place box offices, or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000.

Groups of 10 or more save on all tickets excluding the $17.50 & $62.50 tickets! Call 616.742.6185 or e-mail groupsales@smggr.com. Offer expires March 21, 2011.

MAIN EVENT:

EDGE & REY MYSTERIO
VS.
CODY RHODES & ALBERTO DEL RIO
-SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM MATCH-

THE BIG SHOW & KANE VS. THE CORRE
- WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH -

KOFI KINGSTON VS. WADE BARRETT
- INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH -

PLUS MORE OF YOUR FAVORITE SUPERSTARS INCLUDING:
CHRISTIAN
JACK SWAGGER
CHRIS MASTERS
KELLY KELLY
AND MANY MORE!!!

Dates, times, prices, & line up subject to change.

Globetrotters Return For "The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business" on CBS

Reality TV favorites, Flight Time Lang and Big Easy Lofton, who captured the hearts of millions of fans during a top-four finish on Season 15 of “The Amazing Race,” will get another opportunity to thrill viewers worldwide as the popular Globetrotters tandem has been selected to compete in the upcoming special season of the Emmy Award-winning series, “The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business.”

“The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business” will premiere on Sunday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

“We are pumped for the chance to close the deal this time around,” said Big Easy. “We had a lot of fun competing in ‘The Amazing Race’ the first time, but now, we are focused on being the first ones to cross the finish line.”

“I’m taking any word jumble challenges,” joked Flight Time. The Globetrotters’ run in Season 15 ended when Big Easy had difficulty unscrambling a letter puzzle in the next to last episode, and the Globetrotters were forced to take a time penalty they could not overcome. “We had so much fun doing what we do best, entertaining fans across the globe. We can’t wait to do it again.”

Both Flight Time and Big Easy are also fan favorites on the basketball court, as they star in Globetrotters games all across the U.S. and the world. Flight Time, Big Easy, and their Globetrotter teammates are in the midst of their 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour, playing 274 games in 220 cities across North America through mid-April.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

A Lil' Somethin' Somethin' on Dralion: They're Here!

Dralion Is In The Building! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

So we've reached our last installment of "A Lil' Somethin' Somethin'" and the time has come for DRALION to take the stage. It's sure to be a great show! For the last nine weeks, we've highlighted a different "Act" that you can see featured at the show. Still, those acts are just a taste of what to expect. There'll be plenty more to watch...but you have to catch the show to see it!

And the final post leads us to...

Act
DRALIONS
A blend of the traditional chinese dragon and lion dances takes on a new scope when reimagined by Cirque Du Soleil. In a dynamic and energetic tumbling sequence, the artists perform acrobatic moves while balancing on large wooden balls as the Dralion characters surround them with a spirited dance.

Want to catch the show? Click here to purchase your tickets today! Check out the "EVENTS" tab on the Facebook Fan page for all of the details. Also, keep posted throughout January for little-known Dralion facts and trivia!


Dralion
Dralion is a signature Cirque du Soleil ® production acclaimed by more than seven million people worldwide since it premiered in 1999 in Montreal, Canada. After many years performing under the big top, Dralion will now be presented in arenas throughout the United States and Canada, with the same quality performance.

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved. Bearing the unmistakable signature of Cirque du Soleil and featuring 50 international acrobats, gymnasts, musicians and singers, Dralion soars to new heights as it defies the laws of nature.

The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions Riding Into West Michigan

The Orlando Sentinel calls it “A World-Class Act of Equine Artistry.”

The Omaha World Herald says "The Stallions have plenty of moves to back up their reputation. The horses...perform a series of jumps that will captivate audiences."

The Tuscon Citizen declares "They move, leap and dance with the elegant grace of ballroom dances, fused with the athletic agility of natural gymnasts...Prepare to be dazzled."

And they're coming to Van Andel Arena! Bringing many of the traditional movements and exercises presented at the world-renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna, the “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions tour includes a stop at Van Andel Arena on Sunday, February 6th at 2PM.

The graceful dance of the Lipizzaner Stallions is a breathtaking ballet over 400 years in the making. Highlights of the performance include spectacular leaps and maneuvers known as the “Airs above the Ground,” born in the fury of the battlefield. Now these stunning maneuvers are preserved as an equestrian work of art that can be witnessed from the safety of your own seat.

Ticket prices are $25, $27 and $32. Children 12 and under along with Seniors (60+) receive 50% off in the lower two price levels and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena box offices, charge by phone, 800-745-3000, or purchase online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 15 or more can save by contacting Laura Alexandria at 616-742-6185 or groupsales@smggr.com.

The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed; its history and culture is known worldwide. Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, the Lipizzaner Stallions are a fun and entertaining family experience. One does not need to be a horse lover to enjoy the skill and beauty of these “world famous” horses.

A Lil' Somethin' Somethin' on Dralion: Week 8

Dralion! Almost Here!! GET TICKETS NOW!!!

It's that time of the week again where we give YOU the chance to know what you'll be seeing at Dralion...As we've done, we’re highlighting a different "Act" that you can see featured at Cirque Du Soleil's Dralion from Jan. 12-16 every Wednesday leading up to the show. Just two left...

Act
Hoop Diving

Staying with a hoop, we've got Hoop Diving. Derived from Chinese acrobatic tradition, the Hoop Diving act takes on a tribal flavor from the African-influenced music to which it is performed. Ten male artists dive and throw themselves like arrows through small wooden hoops. The hoops are stacked on top of each other; some are stationary while others rotate.

Want to catch the show? Click here to purchase your tickets today! Don't forget ... Facebook Fans save up to 30% per ticket to "DRALION!" Check out the "EVENTS" tab on the Facebook Fan page for all of the details. Also, keep posted throughout January for little-known Dralion facts and trivia!


Dralion
Dralion is a signature Cirque du Soleil ® production acclaimed by more than seven million people worldwide since it premiered in 1999 in Montreal, Canada. After many years performing under the big top, Dralion will now be presented in arenas throughout the United States and Canada, with the same quality performance.

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved. Bearing the unmistakable signature of Cirque du Soleil and featuring 50 international acrobats, gymnasts, musicians and singers, Dralion soars to new heights as it defies the laws of nature.