Rockettes Invite Arizonans to Join Coast-to-Coast Kick Across America, Begins 8/12

MSG Entertainment (MSGE) announced today a nationwide kickoff to the holiday season as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes "Kick Across America" in celebration of the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. On Thursday, August 12 The Rockettes will kick coast-to-coast in eight of the 26 cities in which the Christmas Spectacular will play this season. No matter where you are, either in-person or on-line, you can participate in spreading the magic of the Christmas Spectacular as our coast-to-coast kick-line will benefit deserving families.

Arizona residents are encouraged to join in the festivities at 11:00 a.m. at Scottsdale Fashion Square and kick up their heels with this legendary dance company. Additionally, the first 100 kick-line participants will receive one voucher for a select performance as this beloved holiday production comes to Jobing.com Arena for four shows only December 1-2, 2010.

This year, for the first time, MSGE will expand their annual "Christmas in August" event outside of New York to include a select number of cities where the 2010 Arena tour will stop this holiday season - New York, Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Wichita, San Diego and Fresno. The "Christmas in August" festivities will kick off in New York City at 1:30PM eastern and will continue at the same time across the country in the other participating markets (specific city event times and locations listed further below) immediately following.

To give as many people the opportunity to participate as possible, the Christmas Spectacular has expanded their digital footprint by inviting fans worldwide to join the kick-line, either in person or on-line, at www.radiocitychristmas.com and ‘kick for a cause'. Patrons will be able to ‘click and kick' to give the first gift of the Christmas season. If one million kicks are generated on the on-line kick counter, the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden to make dreams come true for kids in crisis, will send deserving children and families across the country to see this magical holiday production.

Patrons are encouraged to share their best kicks through the Christmas Spectacular social media channels, starting today and continuing beyond the event date, through August 30th. On the day of the actual event, selected photos and videos submitted by participants will be posted LIVE online at radiocitychristmas.com:
· Facebook: www.facebook.com/radiocitychristmas

· Twitter: @getspectacular using hash tag #KICK4CHRISTMAS

· YouTube: www.youtube.com/spectacularholidays

· Text: KICKPX to 46737

The 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular will continue to amaze patrons both young and old who have made this cherished production America's #1 Holiday Show. For 78 years, the Christmas Spectacular has been a holiday tradition and features dynamic Rockette performances, breathtaking special effects, dazzling costumes and astounding scenes. Audiences of all ages will experience a whirlwind of Christmas joy without ever having to leave their seats. Both brilliantly grand and genuinely moving, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates family memories that last a lifetime.

Kick online. Kick on Facebook. Kick on mobile. Kick live-and-in-person. Kick anywhere across the globe and help ring in the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular season.

KICKLINE LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE
NYC Radio City Music Hall 1:30 PM (EDT)

Los Angeles Santa Monica Pier 11:00 AM (PDT)

Colorado Springs World Arena 12:00 PM (MDT)

Salt Lake City Gateway Mall 12:00 PM (MDT)

Phoenix Scottsdale Fashion Square 11:00 AM (PDT)

Wichita INTRUST Bank Arena 1:00 PM (CDT)

San Diego Fashion Valley Mall 11:00 AM (PDT)

Fresno Save Mart Center 11:00 AM (PDT)

Ticket Information
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be performed during the 2010 holiday season at the Jobing.com Arena on December 1-2, 2010 for four shows only. Groups of 10 or more are ON SALE NOW and save 15% by calling (623) 463-8844. Individual tickets range from $35.50 - $79 (plus applicable service charges) and go on-sale on AUGUST 12th. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the venue box offices, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. A limited number of GOLD CIRCLE seats and "MEET The Rockettes" packages are available through Ticketmaster. Accessible seating will be available for patrons with disabilities by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Jobing.com Arena Box Office at (623) 772-3800. For more information please visit www.radiocitychristmas.com or jobingarena.com

MSG Entertainment (MSGE): MSG Entertainment (MSGE), the live entertainment arm of Madison Square Garden, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSG), is a Worldwide Entertainment company recognized for its signature combination of event production and entertainment marketing. In addition to the nearly 900 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, The Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre, MSGE has an exclusive co-booking agreement with Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center/ Wang Theatre. MSG Entertainment's live events include the Radio City Christmas
Spectacular, which includes the national arena tour and the theatrical tour and has played to more than 69 million in 63 different cities across North America. Additionally, MSGE has an ongoing partnership with Cirque du Soleil to create new content and productions for its venues. Wintuk, which premiered in 2007, was built exclusively for The Theater at Madison Square Garden and runs every holiday season. More than five million people attend MSG Entertainment branded events annually including concerts, special events, and family attractions.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation: The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit charity that works closely with all areas of the Madison Square Garden, including the Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Entertainment, MSG Media and Fuse to make dreams come true for kids in crisis. Garden of Dreams partners with local children's hospitals, "wish" organizations and community-based organizations to build on-going, unforgettable programs for children in the tri-state area who are suffering from devastating illness, homelessness, abuse, hunger, extreme poverty and tragedy.
About http://Jobing.com/Jobing.com Arena: http://Jobing.com/Jobing.com Arena, Arizona's Premiere Sports & Entertainment Facility, is home to the National Hockey League Phoenix Coyotes. The award winning, state-of-the art, multi-purpose facility hosts national and international chart topping recording artists, variety of sporting events and exciting family shows each year. http://Jobing.com/Jobing.com Arena is located at the 101 & Glendale Avenue. For more information, visitwww.JobingArena.com or call (623) 772-3200.

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