Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil® PREMIERES IN LAS VEGAS TONIGHT at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter

Celebrities joining the night’s red carpet event and after-party at HAZE Nightclub included Emmy award-winning actor Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Matt Lanter (90210), actress Dot Jones (Glee), actor Harry Shum Jr (Glee), actor Edi Gathegi (X-Men: First Class), Dj ASHBA (Recording Artist), Mark Foster (Recording Artist), magician/illusionist Criss Angel, actor Omar Benson Miller (CSI:Miami), comedian Carrot Top, entertainers Siegfried & Roy,  the Zarkana creative team including Francois Girard (Writer & Director), Nick Littlemore (Composer & Musical Director) and Cirque du Soleil’s President and CEO Daniel Lamarre. VIDEO

Set in a world where physical ability meets the extraordinary, Zarkana, which TIME magazine proclaimed “the show of the summer” in New York City and The New York Times called “aah-inspiring,” was seen by more than 1.5 million people during its triumphant 2011-2012 international run.

The show follows Zark, the ringmaster of an extraordinary circus coming back to life, as he guides us in an abandoned theatre populated by a motley collection of off-the-wall characters and incomparable acrobats. Zarkana is a visual vortex set in a twisted acrobatic fantasy universe where, little by little, chaos and craziness give way to a true celebration. Continue reading

ORLANDO ADDS NHL NETMINDER TOIVONEN, ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE SERVICEMAN BURNETT

ORLANDO ADDS NHL NETMINDER TOIVONEN,
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Goaltender, Forward Join Team

- The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have agreed to terms with goaltender Hannu Toivonen and forward Derrick Burnett.

Toivonen (6’2″, 210 lbs.) was drafted in the first round by the Boston Bruins in 2002 and has played 61 games in the NHL with Boston and the St. Louis Blues. HisHannu ToivonenNHL numbers include a record of 18-24-10, a 3.37 GAA, and .890 save percentage. He first broke into the NHL in 2005-06 with Boston, playing 20 games with a 2.63 GAA and .914 save percentage. Continue reading

ORLANDO DROPS 4-3 DECISION TO GWINNETT

ORLANDO DROPS 4-3 DECISION TO GWINNETT
The Solar Bears Continue Home Stand on Saturday and Sunday

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Orlando, FL – The Solar Bears picked up a late third period goal to get back to within one, but it wasn’t enough as Orlando dropped a 4-3 decision to the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Amway Center on Thursday night. Continue reading

Orlando Magic Hosted Seats for Soldiers Night Presented by Harris Corporation

Orlando Magic Hosted Seats for Soldiers Night Presented by Harris Corporation

For the ninth year overall, the Orlando Magic and Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, teamed up to honor military men, women and their families with Seats for Soldiers Night at the Magic vs. Suns game on November 4. The Magic, Harris Corporation and season ticket holders donated more than 800 tickets to the Magic/Suns matchup for active and retired military personnel and their families.  Continue reading

MARLOW’S TAVERN HOSTS WEEK-LONG GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION New Pointe Orlando Location Offers Special Deals and Exciting Events for Guests

 

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Marlow’s Tavern at Pointe Orlando celebrates its official grand opening with a week of dining deals, exciting events, and nightly entertainment. The neighborhood restaurant, which opened on October 9, has planned seven days of exclusive offers and specials from Sunday, November 11 through Saturday, November 17.