THE 2009 EL MINA SHRINE CIRCUS IS COMING TO FORD ARENA

7 Spectacular Shows of Circus Excitement, October 16th – 18th at Ford Arena
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ALLOW A FAMILY OF FOUR TO ATTEND FOR JUST $38.00!
Beaumont, TX) October 13, 2009 – World class circus fun and endless excitement returns to Beaumont for one dazzling weekend in October as the magnificent El Mina Shrine Circus performs an amazing show for families and children of all ages. The Ford Arena will be bursting with the dynamic sights, sounds, smells and family fun found only at the El Mina Shrine Circus! Tickets and more show info are available online at www.beaumontcircus.com .

This year’s circus is the biggest and best ever. Featuring performers from over 15 countries along with the most talented performing animals in the world today, the El Mina Shrine Circus will bring smiles and thrills to young and old alike as the most original form of family entertainment, the circus, comes to town.

All new lighting and sound will dazzle the audiences, putting the spot light on some of the most amazing circus acts to ever come to Minneapolis, including:

• Miss Stevana’s Royal Friesian Stallions from Holland
• The Hawthornes Tigers – World’s Largest Tiger Act in the US
• Miss Gena – World Renowned Juggler and Monte Carlo Medalist
• The Bilea’s – Masters of Illusion
• The Human Cannonball World Record Holder
• And the Shrine Elephants!


The El Mina Shrine Circus is the only interactive circus in the world! Audience members are allowed into the circus rings before, during intermission and after the show. Guests get to meet the performers up close, play games, and even get a chance to ride the elephants and ponies. Doors open one hour before show time.

The El Mina Shrine Circus brings affordable family fun to everyone. Ticket prices are $18 for General Admission, $22 for Reserved, and $26 for VIP. The El Mina Shrine Circus is making special discounts available to help make the circus affordable for all families. Coupons are being distributed throughout Beaumont and may also be redeemed online. Buy one get one free offers are available for ALL SHOWS!

About Our Hosts: The Shrine Circus is a major fundraiser for the El Mina Shriners. Well known for their civic involvement and colorful participation in parades, Shriners International is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world. Sam Khoury, Potenate of El Mina Shrine commented, “The El Mina Shriners are thrilled to bring affordable family entertainment to the families of Beaumont. During these tough economic times we have extended special discount offers and are keeping ticket prices lower than almost any live entertainment in town. Every child should get to go to the circus and we are making that possible by keeping our event within everyone’s reach. We are especially glad to be producing our circus at the exceptional Ford Arena and look forward to a great circus.” For more information or to contact the Shriners, please visit www.elminashriners.org . Proceeds from the Shrine Circus are for the benefit of the El Mina Shriners. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Lynnwood Convention Center Names Additions to Team

SMG is proud to announce two new additions to its management team at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, WA.

Erin Mitchell re-joins the Lynnwood Convention Center team as Sales Manager. A Seattle native, with 26 years in the food and beverage industry, Erin is well-versed with a tremendous amount of experience in the hospitality and event planning field. Most recently, Erin was the Catering Director for Palisade in Seattle, WA. Erin previously worked for the Lynnwood Convention Center as Catering Sales Manager from November 2005 to January 2007.

Erin Mitchell| 425.640.7615 | emitchell@lynnwoodcc.com
Erica Heininger joins the Lynnwood Convention Center as Administrative/Marketing Assistant. Most recently the Clinical Administrative Assistant for PeaceHealth Medical Group in Bellingham, WA. Erica has over nine years of customer service and marketing experience and has worked in a variety of different organizations from healthcare to non-profit. Erica is a 2004 graduate of Washington State University.

Erica Heininger | 425.640.7627| eheininger@lynnwoodcc.com
"We are pleased to add Erin and Erica to our team. Erica brings a wealth of creativity and will enhance our marketing and public relations efforts," said Kelvin D. Moore, CMP, SMG's general manager for the Lynnwood Convention Center. "And Erin's previous experience with the facility and her vast local industry-related knowledge makes her a perfect addition to our sales team."

World Wide Wresling Returns to Ford Arena with a Bang

It will be Monday, December 7 @ 7:00 pm with tickets going on sale SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 10 AM

LAST TIME IN BEAUMONT THIS YEAR!
SEE ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE SMACKDOWN & ECW SUPERSTARS
INCLUDING:
CM PUNK
REY MYSTERIO
MATT HARDY
JOHN MORRISON
KANE
THE GREAT KHALI
CHRISTIAN
WILLIAM REGAL
TOMMY DREAMER
SHELTON BENJAMIN
THE DIVAS!!
…and many more!!

Card subject to change.
Tickets go on sale on Saturday, October 3 at 10:00 am, with prices at $50, $40, $30, $20, $15 plus $3 facility fee per ticket. Tickets will be available at Ford Park Box Office; all Ticketmaster outlets, including H.E.B. on Dowlen Rd., FYE at Central Mall and the Beaumont Civic Center; Ticketmaster charge by phone at 800-745-3000; or www.ticketmaster.com . Service charges apply to Ticketmaster purchases.

Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” Coming To The DCU Center In Worcester, MA December 16

- Kanye West and Lady Gaga today officially announced dates for one of the most anticipated tours of the year - “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga.” After months of planning, the multi-platinum artists will unite for 34 shows in 34 cities that will stretch musical boundaries with their distinctive performance styles and production. The tour will make its only Massachusetts stop at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on December 16. “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” will be produced by Live Nation.

In just five years, Kanye West has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, and garnered 30 Grammy nominations and 12 Grammy wins. His celebrated tours, including '07's groundbreaking and critically lauded 'Glow in the Dark Tour,' have played to more than one million fans the world over and have proven him to be a major touring force.

“Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga” is the follow-up to Lady Gaga’s sold-out international “Fame Ball” tour. Her album, “The Fame,” has sold more than four million copies worldwide, and her singles have sold over 25 million digital copies. Lady Gaga is only the third artist in history to have three #1 songs ("Just Dance," "Poker Face," and "LoveGame") from a debut album.

Show time, on sale date and pricing information will be announced at a later date. Fans may visit www.dcucenter.com and join the free Fan Club to receive up-to-date information. Kanye West fan club information can be found at www.FameKillsTour.com.

11 SMG Facilities to Host NCAA Division I Tournament Games and Final Four for 2010 - 2012.

SMG is proud to announce that the NCAA has granted Division I Tournament games for 2011 and 2012 to six additional SMG-managed venues, including both Final Four rounds to be held at Reliant Park in Texas and the Louisiana Superdome, respectively. These, when added to the SMG-managed facilities already hosting Tournament games for 2010, brings the total of host facilities managed by SMG to 11. We’d like to offer our well-earned congratulations to those facilities and their staffs and thank them for all the hard work, which allowed such an honor.

The breakdown of SMG-Managed Facilities hosting the tournament, tournament round and year are as follows:

2010 NCAA TOURNAMENT
• Dunkin Donuts Arena (Providence, RI) – 1st/2nd Rounds
• New Orleans Arena (New Orleans, LA) – 1st/2nd Rounds
• Ford Center (Oklahoma City, OK) – 1st/2nd Rounds
• Jacksonville Arena (Jacksonville, FL) – 1st/2nd Rounds
• Reliant Stadium (Houston, TX) – Regionals

2011 NCAA TOURNAMENT
• BOK Center (Tulsa, OK) – 1st/2nd Rounds
• New Orleans Arena (New Orleans, LA) – Regionals
• Reliant Stadium (Houston, TX) – Final 4

2012 NCAA TOURNAMENT
• Consol Energy Center (Pittsburgh, PA) - 1st/2nd Rounds
• Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) - 1st/2nd Rounds
• Louisiana Superdome (New Orleans, LA) – Final 4

“Being granted these tournament games is a great accomplishment for all of us at SMG,” said Wes Westley, President and CEO of SMG. “Our goal in every venue we manage has always been to bring in top-notch events, whether it’s concerts, conventions, or sporting events. These tournament games are a tribute not only to the venues and the people who run them, but also to the communities where they reside, and will provide a substantial economic boost and raise the national profile of each locale. We’re very proud.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd is Coming to Pensacola

One of Southern Rock’s legendary bands, Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to take over the Pensacola Civic Center on Friday, November 13th! The touring veterans are world famous for classics that everyone knows by heart, like the immortal songs Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. The “God & Guns” Tour rolls out in support of the band’s album of the same name, due to be in stores on September 29th.


Show Information

Friday, November 13th 8pm

Ticket Information
Tickets on sale Friday, September 25th at 10am. Ticket prices are $75.50, $50.50, $40.50, and $30.50. Tickets are available at The Pensacola Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Charge By Phone (800) 745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com (additional fees may apply).

DAUGHTRY ANNOUNCES PENSACOLA STOP ON HEADLINE TOUR!

Daughtry has launched a 36-date U.S. arena tour to support the group's new studio album, Leave This Town and a Pensacola Civic Center performance is scheduled for December 2nd! The opening acts will be main support Theory Of A Deadman and opener Cavo.
The tour announcement happens while Leave This Town continues its impressive streak of success. The album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold more than a half million copies in five weeks. The album's first single, "No Surprise," is the band's fourth #1 hit, a rare feat for any recording artist.
After finishing a sold out club tour this month, Chris Daughtry says the band is busy preparing for its upcoming arena tour. "We dreamed about how it would feel playing these songs to packed arenas, and we're excited to get our chance," Chris says. "We have a great show planned and can’t wait to hit the road to share it with our fans."
Leave This Town is Daughtry's first album to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 and its second consecutive No. 1 album, selling 269,299 copies sold in its first week of release.

Show Information

Wednesday, December 2nd, 7:30pm

Ticket Information
Tickets on sale Saturday, September 26th at 10am. Ticket prices are $42.50 and $32.50. Tickets are available at The Pensacola Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Charge By Phone (800) 745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com (additional fees may apply).