MARCH EVENTS NEWSLETTER
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EMBRACE THE BREAK THIS MARCH WITH A VISIT TO ROGERS CENTRE
Rogers Centre has your March Break needs covered before, during and after with events for the whole family. Escaping into the carnival atmosphere of SPRING FLING and the extravaganza of DISNEY ON ICE – WORLDS OF FANTASY, March Break will be a blur of family fun. At the beginning of the month, national pride is on the line as four of 16 nations compete in the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC while the last days of the month are highlighted by MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS’ only international stop on this year’s schedule.
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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’LL BE THIS MARCH BREAK?
THE WORLD IS WATCHING EVERY THROWN PITCH
SKATING, SPLENDOR AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS BRING FANTASY TO LIFE
RIVALRIES AND RACING GO HEAD-TO-HEAD
FIRST TIME CHARM FOR TAMIL MUSIC SUPERSTAR
MARCH BREAK TURNS INTO A WEEK OF CARNIVAL FUN AT SPRING FLING
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| Whirl the March Break days away with delight at Spring Fling |
Itching with anticipation, kids are counting down the days when they can bolt from the classroom and rush into March Break. And with a whirr of the FERRIS WHEEL and twinkle of lights from the MERRY-GO-ROUND, the sights and sounds of SPRING FLING return to Rogers Centre to enchant youngsters and parents for five days of carnival fun. Starting MONDAY, MARCH 16 until FRIDAY, MARCH 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., families do not have far to go to make the break marvelous and memorable.
Hours of indoor entertainment awaits as the DIZZY DRAGONS and MONKEY MAYHEM spin around with glee while the BUMBLE BEES smile in delight as they prepare to lift off and fly through the air. Kids get a chance to sit behind the wheel of CARS, VW’S, BOATS and BIKE RIDES or try their hand at zipping down the FUN SLIDE.
Smiling faces and squeals of laughter from kids and their parents will fill SPRING FLING as they enjoy 18 rides along with games of chance. An indoor carnival extravaganza that won’t break the bank, SPRING FLING has your March Break needs all under one roof.
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre - Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-870-8000 or online. Tickets are priced at $10.00 for a No Ride Ticket, $17.00 for an All Day Ride Ticket (2 years +) and $30.00 for an All Week Ride Pass (2 years +). Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to contact the Group Sales Office via e-mail.
NATIONAL PRIDE TAKES TO THE MOUND FOR THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
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| Canada brings strong offense to the plate |
Counting down the days until the first pitch is thrown, fans from around the world are waiting with anticipation. For the second time in history, the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC assembles 16 international teams of Major League and foreign professional league players to compete in 39 games at stadiums around the globe. Accepting the prestigious honour of being one of five stadiums chosen for the games, Rogers Centre is in full baseball mode from SATURDAY, MARCH 7 until WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11. The first game is set for 2:00 p.m. when TEAM CANADA and TEAM USA rekindle their rivalry.
Four teams compete in games at Rogers Centre including TEAM CANADA, TEAM USA, TEAM ITALY and TEAM VENEZUELA. Competition will be high as each of these teams plays to advance to the second round, and beyond, of the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC. After a surprising upset win by Team Canada over Team USA in 2006, all eyes are on these two nations as they meet in the Classic's first game.
Under the watchful eye of manager ERNIE WHITT, TEAM CANADA is in preparation, mentally and physically, to exert their dominance in the games. Sporting a strong offence and a winning spirit, TEAM CANADA looks to steal victory from the competition.
The World Baseball Classic gets started with two games on Saturday, March 7 (2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.) followed by one game each day from March 8-11. Wear your nation’s colours with pride as you cheer your team to victory. Get your tickets and head down to Rogers Centre so you do not miss a minute of the intense game action.
Single game tickets as well as group and complete six-game packages are now available via phone and online orders. Fans can call locally at 416-341-1234 or toll-free at 1-888-654-6529. Groups are encouraged to contact 416-341-1188.
EXOTIC AND MAGICAL LOCATIONS SET THE STAGE FOR DISNEY'S – WORLDS OF FANTASY
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| Newest show creates something magical |
From the African Savannah to under the sea, and everything in-between, DISNEY ON ICE – WORLDS OF FANTASY dazzles children of all ages with a truly magical adventure. Imagination knows no bounds on the ice when everyone including THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LION KING, TINKER BELL and the cast of CARS lace up their skates and glide through exotic locations. Fun, fantasy and flying spins come to Rogers Centre for multiple performances from WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 until SUNDAY, MARCH 22.
Audience members enjoy the experience of a lifetime on this magical journey. With a wave of her wand, TINKER BELL works her pixie dust magic and reveals, for the first time, the secret world of PIXIE HOLLOW. Wondrous forests provide shelter and a magical playground for the fairies and the few who are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of this rarely seen location. With her fairy friends flying through the air, TINKER BELL dazzles on the ice as she glides around PIXIE HOLLOW’s springtime splendor.
Follow the trail of pixie dust and the twinkle of fairy light to your seat awaiting you at Rogers Centre for a breathtaking look into DISNEY’s worlds of fantasy.
Also making an appearance for the first time is the DISNEY PRINCESS PRE-SHOW National Tour. All ticket holders have the opportunity to view an enchanting collection of ball gowns and other mementos belonging to the DISNEY PRINCESSES. Visit up to one hour before the start of the show to see the magic of the DISNEY PRINCESSES exhibit.
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre - Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-870-8000 or online. Tickets are priced at $15.00, $26.00, $39.00, $65.00 (VIP) and $90.00 (Rinkside).
SEPARATED BY ONLY A FEW CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS THE RACE IS ON FOR JAMES STEWART AND CHAD REED
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| The 2009 season is turning into a fight to the finish line |
Neck and neck in the point standings, JAMES STEWART and CHAD REED are giving MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS fans a 2009 season of nail-biting and dramatic racing. Halfway through the season, these titans of the track are divided by only four points. Both will have to work extra hard in Toronto to claim the champion's title and number one overall position.
Rogers Centre is the place to be on SATURDAY, MARCH 28 to watch these skillful riders navigate a course built specifically for the stadium. QUALIFYING SESSIONS start the day at 12:30 p.m. with RACE FINALSset for 7:00 p.m.
After a weak start to the 2009 season, STEWART has worked his way up to first place, overcoming a 23 point deficient thanks to a seven race win streak. Entering the second half of the season, every point counts more than ever and STEWART knows the importance of maintaining focus. Confident in his outstanding abilities and his new ride, the YAMAHA YZ 450F, STEWART is prepared for the twists and turns of Toronto’s custom built track.
The track is one of six that have been designed by AMA SUPERCROSS legends for the 2009 races. This original creation by JEFF STANTON, a world-renowned racer and three-time AMA SUPERCROSS champion, is designed to test the limits of each rider and challenge their skill and speed across the finish line.
REED, the 2008 AMA SUPERCROSS champion, stormed out of the starting line to open the season. A determined STEWART has since taken over the top spot on the leader board. Unwavering in his drive to repeat the championship success of last season, REED has Stewart and the intricacies of Toronto’s custom track in his sightline.
A thrilling day of racing awaits when AMA SUPERCROSS brings its dirt, drivers and doubles to Rogers Centre.
Tickets for the event, ranging in price from $45.00 and $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children 12 years and under, are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre – Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-870-8000 or online. Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to contact the Group Sales Office via e-mail.
HOTTEST COMPOSER IN TAMIL MUSIC MAKES UNPRECEDENTED APPEARANCE
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| Yuvan makes North American debut at Rogers Centre |
Young, inventive and the creator of a new hip-hop style in Tamil music, YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA is the mastermind behind the bold music sweeping Kollywood. Already the creative musical force behind more than 60 Tamil movies, this talented and charismatic performer brings his award-winning sound to Rogers Centre for his first ever North American live performance presented by Platinum Promotions Inc. An evening of songs, dance and unique beats are unveiled with YUVAN LIVE 2009 on SATURDAY, APRIL 25 at 6:30 p.m.
The youngest son of a celebrated and musical family, Yuvan was transfixed by Tamil music at a young age. Following in the footsteps of “isaignani” ILAIYARAAJA, his music prodigy father, Yuvan immediately embraced film composition finding ways to make it modern and youthful. Known to incorporate hip-hop beats and English lyrics with the traditional piano and guitar sound, Yuvan took great pleasure in stretching boundaries by adding computer generated remixes. His sound resonated with young listeners and has transformed him into a youth icon of Tamil film music.
This acclaimed musician will perform 30 of his most popular songs as he is joined on stage by his father Ilayaraja and a host of celebrated singers and movie stars. Choreographed dances bring a visual flair to the evening.
Tickets will soon be on-sale via all Ticketmaster distribution channels. Please check the website regularly for updated information.