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Dec 3: AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink Premier (Raleigh)
Start Date: 12-03-2009 :
You are invited to get a sneak peek at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink, the highly anticipated natural, outdoor ice rink in City Plaza. After months of planning and incredible effort the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink is finally a reality! Get ready to strap on your skates and be one of the first to enjoy this amazing addition to the city! We wanted to give our sponsors and the media an exclusive opportunity to visit the rink before it is open to the general public
WHEN: December 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink at City Plaza
RSVP: Brandi Barnhart at brandibarnhart@downtownraleigh.org by December 1.
Refreshments will be provided by City Plaza kiosk tenants, Jimmy Johns, Krispy Kreme and Shish Kabob.
The sights and sounds of Downtown Raleigh will come alive during the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest eight-week celebration! Be sure to mark the date on your calendar for the FREE kickoff event on Friday, December 4 that will feature performances by local choirs and bands, talented figure skaters and headliner Michelle Branch, a visit by Santa Claus, a reading by Ira David Wood III (star of Theatre in the Park’s A Christmas Carol), delicious food and drinks, and the Mayor’s dazzling holiday tree lighting. Visit www.RaleighWinterfest.com for more opportunities to take part in all of the fun-filled activities scheduled from December 5 – January 31 at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink. The ice rink will be open seven days a week and admission is $6 (includes skate rental). Please visit our website www.RaleighWinterfest.com for information on hours of operation, directions and scheduled events.
About the Downtown Raleigh Alliance: The Alliance serves as an independent contractor for the City of Raleigh to supplement city services in the downtown district. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader and champion for a vibrant and dynamic downtown. The Alliance is a guiding force in shaping a healthy center that anchors the city and region. Our mission is to effectively and efficiently deliver five core services. Through our dedicated board and staff, we are responsible for providing the following services: Advocacy and Member Support, Clean and Safe Ambassadors, Economic Development, Marketing and Events, and Public Space Management.
Special thanks to:
Special thanks to our corporate sponsors particularly AT&T, WTVD, Curtis Media and WakeMed. We would also like to thank One Bank of America Plaza, Kimley-Horn, Downtown Raleigh Eyecare Center, City of Raleigh, Downtown Housing Improvement Corp., Carolina Ballet, Jimmy Johns, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Raleigh Marriott City Center Hotel, US Figure Skating Association, Skating Club of NC, American Lung Association, Cherokee Raleigh, Carolina Hurricanes, Hamlin Drug, Hyde Street Holding, Shish Kabob & Sam-n-Wallys, BB&T, Poyner Spruill, LLP Snowmyyard.com and Broadway Series South.
About the Polar Ice House
The three Raleigh area Polar Ice Houses are owned and operated by American Skating Entertainment Centers, with locations in Garner, Cary, and Wake Forest. They offer a wide variety of ice entertainment including: public skating sessions, birthday parties, track out camps and learn to skate programs. Each location is equipped with the latest in hockey and skating equipment. For more information, please visit www.polaricehouse.com.
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