Tourism

SOURCE: TicketNetwork.com VERNON, CT–(Marketwire – November 26, 2010) –  Two of the biggest boy bands of the 1980s and 1990s recently announced they would tour together in 2011. The groups, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, will run a North American circuit in June and July of next year

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – Nov. 26, 2010) – Haven Holidays are celebrating the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement by offering a special 10 night break including the Royal wedding, as the date the couple have chosen falls between two bank holiday weekends.

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SOURCE: TEAM Coalition Teams Partner to Launch Inaugural Designated-Driver Challenge DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – November 24, 2010) – The Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers are taking their on-field rivalry into the streets, literally.

SOURCE: City of Laguna Beach LAGUNA BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – November 23, 2010) – The City of Laguna Beach is seeking applications from qualified artists to undertake a $100,000 Art in Public Places installation at its prestigious Heisler Park. Heisler Park is undergoing the final phase of an $8 million renovation to improve public access, preserve the park from erosion and improve public safety. The park is on an 18.5 acre ocean bluff that includes beach access, walking paths, lawns, gardens and picnic areas

SOURCE: Sharp Electronics NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – November 23, 2010) – The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and Sharp Electronics Corporation today announce that Sharp is the official sponsor of a new, dynamic video installation for the September 11 Memorial & Museum to be installed at the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site at 20 Vesey Street. The public display features animated renderings of the Memorial & Museum. The official “9/11 Memorial Opening Day Counter,” which provides the public with the number of days until the official opening of the 9/11 Memorial on September 11, 2011, is integrated into the 13′ x 7′ video wall .

SOURCE: Festival of Arts Venture Into Magical Artistic Realms With Only Make Believe LAGUNA BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – November 22, 2010) – Tickets for the much-anticipated 2011 Pageant of the Masters will go on sale December 1, 2010, just in the nick of time for that perfect holiday gift idea. In the summer of 2011, get ready to believe in the art of the impossible! In its uniquely theatrical celebration of tableaux vivants — “living Pictures” — the 2011 Pageant of the Masters is venturing in to magical artistic realms.

SOURCE: Ohio Cities Ohio Cities, One of the Oldest Regional Directories on the Internet, Today Launched ‘Why I Love My Ohio City,’ a New Ohio Tourism Contest for Ohioans Who Want to Boast About Their Ohio Communities, Including Their Hometown Holiday Memories in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Other Cities; Qualify for Great Prizes Like an Ohio-Themed Gift Basket, Cedar Point and King’s Island Passes and Boxes Stuffed With Nostalgic Candy GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH–(Marketwire – November 22, 2010) – Ohioans can pay tribute to their favorite cities and win great prizes this holiday season in the “Why I Love My Ohio City” contest at Ohio Cities. Share what makes Ohio cities, towns and neighborhoods thrive — the people, sights, food, histories, festivals, geography, Ohio attractions, schools and more

SOURCE: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation PHILADELPHIA, PA–(Marketwire – November 22, 2010) – Variety – The Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia has been providing programs and services for children with disabilities in the region since 1935. Variety’s goal is to empower its children to reach beyond their disabilities and live life with choice.  One way they make this possible is through their partnership with the Blue Cross River Rink, which provides private skating sessions for children with disabilities. Children with physical disabilities are given the opportunity to skate using modified sleds.  Developed in Scandinavia, skaters with lower limb disabilities sit on a specially designed sled equipped with regulation skate blades.

SOURCE: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation You Can Do More Than Just Ice Skate at the Blue Cross RiverRink! PHILADELPHIA, PA–(Marketwire – November 22, 2010) – The Blue Cross RiverRink is the area’s only Olympic-size outdoor ice skating rink located on the Delaware River waterfront at Columbus Blvd. at Market Street. During the 17 th season, the Blue Cross RiverRink will host a variety of spectacular special events and exciting promotions that will engage everyone visiting the RiverRink.