Apr 1st, 2011 by Rosemary
Look what was in my inbox this morning:
Solid Gold, Jewel-Encrusted Diaper Disposal System Presented to Prince William and Kate Middleton in Anticipation of Royal Family
NORTH HILLS, Calif. (April 1, 2011) Munchkin, Inc., designer and manufacturer of clever infant and toddler products, today announced the introduction of the world’s first luxury diaper disposal system, The Royal Diaper Pail™ by Munchkin. Cast from solid gold and studded with more than 5,000 rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, this first-of-its-kind product neutralizes diaper odors through a patented system that includes a salaried, 24-hour nursery attendant to help parents change their baby’s diapers. The company presented the first production model – truly fit for a king – to the royal couple in advance of their April 29 nuptials, in anticipation of the nappies of future royal offspring.
“At Munchkin, we’re dedicated to ridding the world of tired and mundane products by developing clever, innovative solutions that excite and delight families and help make parents’ lives easier,” said Steven Dunn, Chairman and CEO of Munchkin. “Not only does The Royal Diaper Pail by Munchkin offer advanced odor control, it is the must-have accessory for parents looking to add the ’wow’ factor to their own little prince or princess’ nursery.”
From its solid 24-karat gold outer shell to the 20,000 sparkling carats in the 5,000 precious stones, The Royal Diaper Pail by Munchkin will amaze parents from the moment it is hand-delivered to their home via white glove service, courtesy of Munchkin, Inc.. Timed in conjunction with baby’s arrival, parents will select a nursery attendant from Munchkin’s catalog of pre-screened child rearing professionals to begin diaper changing duty immediately. As part of the royal treatment, Munchkin will provide salary and accommodations for the nursery attendant for two years from the date of nanny selection.
The Royal Diaper Pail by Munchkin is available by custom order online at www.diaperpail.com and retails for $1,000,000.00.
To commemorate the launch of the new pail, Munchkin will be giving away free samples of its existing Arm & Hammer™ Diaper Pail on its Facebook page throughout the day on Friday, April 1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/MunchkinInc for more information.
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Mar 31st, 2011 by Rosemary
Proceeds benefit Red Cross and Japanese relief efforts
WHAT: The cast of HAIR come together for a “Be-In” benefit performance showcasing many of the talented cast members from this Tony Award winning production. The performers will donate their time and talent to help raise funds for the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and the tsunami throughout the Pacific. Tickets are $20 at the door and all proceeds from the event will go directly to the American Red Cross.
WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011 FROM 8pm to 9:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
WHERE: Improv Asylum located at 216 Hanover St., Boston
ADD’L NOTES: The HAIR national tour has also done “Be-In” benefit performances in Chicago, DC, Seattle and Los Angeles and is made possible in part by Josh Terrill and Thick & Thin Music. HAIR is currently playing The Colonial Theatre through April 10th. For more information please visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston.
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Mar 30th, 2011 by Rosemary
Happy Together Tour featuring: The Turtles, The Association, The Grass Roots, Mark Lindsay and The Buckinghams.
Sunday July 10th
Doors 6pm
Show 8pm
Age 18+
Gold Seats $60.00
Reserved Seats $40.00
General Admission Seats $30.00
A classic evening of hit songs from the Sun-pop genre
The Turtles – featuring Flo and Eddie with hits like “Happy Together”
The Association – with hits like “Windy” and “Never My Love”
The Grass Roots – with hits like “Lets Live For Today”
Mark Lindsay – former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders “Louie Louie”
The Buckinghams – with hits like “Kind of Drag”
Queensryche
Friday August 5th
Doors 6pm
Doors 8pm
Age 18+
General Admission Show $21.00
Queensryche celebrates 30 years of complex thoughtful metal!
Although they were initially grouped in with the legions of pop-metal bands that dominated the American heavy metal scene of the ’80s, Queensrÿche were one of the most distinctive bands of the era. Where their contemporaries built on the legacy of Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Kiss, Queensrÿche constructed a progressive form of heavy metal that drew equally from the guitar pyrotechnics of post-Van Halen metal and ’70s art rock, most notably Pink Floyd and Queen. The band began to break into the mainstream with the acclaimed 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime. Its follow-up, Empire, was the group’s biggest success, selling over two million copies due to the hit single “Silent Lucidity.” Queensrÿche has retained a large cult following ever since.
Tickets on sale Friday, April 1st at 10am.
Tickets can be purchased for all shows by visiting the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom box office at 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH, over the phone at 603-929-4100, or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information about these shows and others, log onto www.casinoballroom.com or call the concert hotline
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Mar 29th, 2011 by Rosemary
Project Runway is casting season 9–do you have what it takes to be the next top fashion designer? Do you want a chance to show your fashion designs during New York Fashion Week? Do you want to win $100,000 to launch your own fashion line? Project Runway is looking for the next great fashion designer.
The deadline to receive applications is April 15. Applicants can apply at www.bunim-murray.com/prcasting or email prcasting@bunim-murray.com. Don’t miss the chance of a lifetime. Apply today!
(If you’re having trouble with the website loading, please try it in a browser other than Internet Explorer.)
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Mar 25th, 2011 by Rosemary
What has former Lawrenican/Methuenite Susie Castillo been up to lately?
Attending movie premieres.
Click here for more.
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Mar 24th, 2011 by Rosemary
According to Mark Wahlberg, there could be a sequel to the Oscar-nominated film based on the life and times of local legend Micky Ward.
To refresh your memory about the film, newly available on DVD, it stars Wahlberg and Oscar winners Christian Bale and Melissa Leo. It follows the ups and downs of Ward’s life amongst his colorful family during his boxing career.
What would a sequel entail? It’s too early to tell, but it might focus on Ward’s famous fights with Arturo Gatti.
Who would be back? Depending on schedules, possibly the whole cast. (More Oscars anyone?)
For Wahlberg’s entire inview, click here.
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Mar 14th, 2011 by Rosemary
If “No Ordinary Family” — his current show — doesn’t get renewed for a second season, fear not, fans of this talented Andover actor.
Chiklis has been cast in a CBS pilot for “Vince Uncensored.” It comes from Warner Bros. TV and is produced by Conan O’Brien’s Conaco.
It’s about a man who has a near death experience — and thus decides to lead a more authentic life. Because it’s a half-hour sitcom, I’m guessing it will be pretty funny.
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Mar 10th, 2011 by Rosemary
Well-tressed lead singer of Poison and frequent reality show star will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in September 2011. Here are the details:
Bret Michaels
Saturday, Sept. 17
Doors 6 p.m.
Show 8 p.m.
Age 18+
General Admission $36
About Bret Michaels:
(In case you don’t already know — though really, you should already know all this.)
As front man for the legendary rock band Poison, Michaels has sold 25 million records and scored an amazing 15 chart-busting Top 40 singles including “Talk Dirty To Me”, “Something to Believe In”, “Nothing But a Good Time”, and the timeless no. 1 smash “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”.
The 47-year-old singer, songwriter, producer and actor continues to move at warp speed. After more than 20 years in the business this award-winning, multi-platinum superstar’s career is seeking new heights. Michaels’ “Rock of Love” television series is one of the most successful in VH1′s history. Bret also recently won last season’s “Celebrity Apprentice” on NBC.
Now Bret returns to his favorite New Hampshire haunt for another night of super hits, classic covers and an all around rockin’ good time.
Tickets on sale Friday, March 18th at 10 a.m.
Tickets can be purchased for all shows by visiting the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom box office at 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, N.H., over the phone at 603-929-4100, or online at ticketmaster.com. For more information about these shows and others, log onto casinoballroom.com or call the concert hotline at 603-929-4201.
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Mar 4th, 2011 by Rosemary
Louis C.K.
Thursday August 4th
Doors 6 p.m.
Show 7 p.m.
Age 18+
Gold Seats $58.50
Reserved Seats $48.50
General Admission Seats $38.50
About Louis C.K.
Louis is a standup comedian, actor, writer and director. I swear to god he is actually all those things.
Here are some recent highlights. After that we’ll start from the beginning…
Louis was the star and creator of HBO’s first and only multi-camera sitcom “Lucky Louie” which ran for one season and then was cancelled.
Louis starred in his own one hour standup special on HBO called “Louis C.K.: SHameless” which was critically acclaimed. A year later, he shot his second Hour Special called “Louis C.K.: Chewed Up” at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Mass.
Louis recently signed a deal with CBS to write and create a new series pilot, which he is writing with Pamela Adlon, who played his wife on “Lucky Louie.”
Louis had substantial parts in two other films “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” starring Martin Lawrence and “Diminished Capacity” starring Matthew Broderick and Alan Alda..
Tickets on sale Friday, March 11, at 10 a.m.
Tickets can be purchased for all shows by visiting the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom box office at 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, NH, over the phone at 603-929-4100, or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information about these shows and others, log onto www.casinoballroom.com or call the concert hotline at 603-929-4201.
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Mar 1st, 2011 by Rosemary
Sunday, September 4, 2011 8 p.m.
Lady Antebellum
Need You Now Tour
The ‘Brook welcomes the Grammy winners of the year!
Five years ago, Lady Antebellum formed in Nashville, Tenn. Since their debut in 2007, the Country trio have taken the music industry by storm releasing a stream of top hits, including “Love Don’t Live Here,” “I Run to You,” “Need You Now,” “American Honey” and “Our Kind of Love.” Each year the group receives at least one music award, but 2010 produced even more! Last year they won 15 awards and were nominated for another 17. 2011 is shaping up to be much of the same for Lady A. They have already swept the Grammy Awards with 6 nominations and 5 wins and have been nominated 10 times for 3 different award shows.
At this year’s Grammy’s, Hillary Scott was asked how the band felt about their success. She answered, “I think humbled is the first word to come to mind. Last year for us was the best year of our lives, and then to hear the nominations, and be here tonight, we just have so much to be thankful for. I think more than anything this is just inspiring us to work harder and to try to create better music!”
Onsale Information
Inner Circle Members
With the addition of a new private restroom facility only for VIP’s, isn’t it time you treated yourself? Inner Circle Members will have the first opportunity to buy tickets this Wed., March 2 at 10 a.m.
Facebook App
Sign up for Meadowbrook’s Facebook App and you will have the second opportunity to buy tickets this Thu., March 3 @ 9 a.m.
Public Onsale
If you miss any of the presales listed above, tickets will go on sale to the general public this Fri., March 4 at 10 a.m.
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