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Photo: KFC Yum! Center
Award-winning Country duo Sugarland announced today their highly-anticipated return to the stage with the Still The Same Tour, beginning this Spring in the US. With numerous Grammy, ACM and CMA Awards, chart-topping hits and MULTI-PLATINUM sales, the pair’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will bring their new live show to 48 cities, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville and Louisville on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The first leg of the tour will feature opening acts Brandy Clark and Clare Bowen, while Frankie Ballard and Lindsay Ell will accompany the pair for the second half.
“We are thrilled to head back out on the road together as this has been a long time coming for the both of us!” said Nettles. “And to have Brandy, Clare, Frankie and Lindsay join us will make our return really special.”
“Can’t wait to get back out there and share our new music with the best fans on earth!” Bush continued. “It will be great to hear everyone singing the old favorites along with us all summer.”
Tickets for the Still The Same 2018 Tour will go on sale starting Friday, January 12 at 10:00am local time. Beginning today, fans in select cities will have the opportunity to purchase VIP packages which includes an opportunity to meet Sugarland, attend a pre-show VIP sound check, access to exclusive tour lithographs and more.
Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed over 260 million on-demand streams. Their critical and mainstream appeal has been magnified with countless industry accolades over the course of their career. The hitmakers recently released “Still The Same,” their first new music in seven years, aptly setting the tone for their joint venture with Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville; this summer’s tour shares its name. This rejuvenation of their musical vision remains true to the authentic sound and emotive songwriting that has made Sugarland one of the most popular Country music duos of all time.
Photo: LiveNation
Singer/Songwriter Rod Stewart, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-music icon, today announced plans for an extensive North American summer tour. Following the incredible success and rave reviews for their 2017 summer tour, Stewart has invited the legendary Cyndi Lauper to again join him as the tour’s special guest. Produced by Live Nation, the 22-date tour begins June 25 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA with performances scheduled at some of the most storied venues across North America including Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 7, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Aug. 1, Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Aug. 10, Shoreline Amphitheatre in San Francisco on Aug. 29 and more. The tour will come the KFC Yum! Center July 29, 2018. Tickets start at $42.75 each.
Pre-sales begin Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. local time; tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Friday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. local time via www.livenation.com. For complete details on presales, ticketing and tour information, please visit: https://fanclub.rodstewart.com/, LiveNation.com or CyndiLauper.com.
Citi® is the official presale credit card for select markets of the Rod Stewart with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper tour. As such, Citi® cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning January 9 at 10:00 a.m. local time until Thursday, January 11 at 10:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge is ready to bring holiday cheer to the children of District 3 and their families with the Annual District 3 Holiday Party and Toy Give – A – Way is set for Saturday, December 16th.
“I look forward every holiday season to making sure the children of our area have a wonderful Christmas,” says Woolridge. “Our holiday party is designed to make sure no child is forgotten during this season of giving.”
The District 3 Holiday Party and Toy Give-A-Way will take place on Saturday, December 16th at the C. E. Kirby Center, 2308 Algonquin Parkway which is adjacent to Southern Star Baptist Church. The party gets underway from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 PM.
There will be fun, refreshments and entertainment.
Councilwoman Woolridge will have more than 200 toys to be given away along with candy and other items. The party is for children between the ages of four and thirteen. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
“I hope every deserving child in our area will come and join us as we spread joy and some fun during this holiday season,” says Woolridge.
For more information about the Annual District 3 Holiday Party and Toy Give-A-Way, contact Councilwoman Woolridge’s office at 574-1103.
Sometimes the best way to spread holiday cheer is to take a step back into the past when carolers walked the streets bringing the sounds of the season to young and old alike as the community’s way of celebrating the holiday.
Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) is encouraging everyone who would like to spread holiday cheer to come out for the Christmas Caroling Event set for this Friday December 15th.
“This event is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season and I know there are folks out there looking for a great opportunity to sing their way through the season,” says Sexton Smith.
The Christmas Caroling Event is sponsored by St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and will begin at 6:00pm.
Here is the route of the carolers:
- Starting at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at Russell Plaza at 1407 W. Jefferson St.
- Walk to 11th St. down to Baxter Community Center
- Continue down 11th St. to Christian Heath Center West on 1015 Magazine St.
- Walk back to 11th and Muhammad Ali
- Go west on Muhammad Ali stopping along the way to carol
- Go to Russell Apartments on 18th and Muhammad Ali
- Go south on 18th St. to Chestnut stopping along the way to carol
- Go east on Chestnut to 15th St. stopping along the way to carol
- Go north on 15th St. cross Muhammad Ali to Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church 426 South 15th St.
- End at Joshua Tabernacle for hot chocolate and fellowship
“This a great time for all of us to gather together and celebrate peace in our neighborhoods and all across our great city,” says Sexton Smith. “Come join us!”
For more information about the Christmas Caroling Event, contact Rev. David Snardon at 502-797-9531.
Photo: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation
Louisville Parks and Recreation is hosting an open house at the Joe Creason Park administration building, 1297 Trevilian Way, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
“Our department headquarters is a lovely sight to behold during the holiday season,” said Seve Ghose, director of parks and recreation. “We’d like to invite the public to come and see it in person, and also have the opportunity to discuss the issues that they see as important, with our professional staff.”
For the third consecutive year, the department will also be installing a “Wish Tree” in front of the building. In 2015 and 2016, approximately 1,000 visitors hung wishes for their hopes and dreams for the future on the Wish Tree, a 15-foot Dogwood located in front of the building, located off Trevilian Way across from the Louisville Zoo.
A mailbox located adjacent to the tree, holding pencils and tags to be used for the wishes, will be installed by the end of the week. Wishes can be hung at the tree through January 2018.
Also at the open house, the public will have the opportunity to meet several new members of the parks and recreation management team and weigh in on recent discussion topics with Director Ghose, including the department’s attempt to curb vandalism throughout the system and streamline its budget.
Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (502) 574-7275 or e-mail parks@louisvilleky.gov.
Elementary school students at six schools in District 6 will get a special present this year when Councilman David James (D-6) and his holiday helpers once again host the Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 15th.
“This year we will continue our effort to give warm coats to students in need and help them stay warm during the winter so they can achieve great things at school,” says James. “This is the time of year when it is better to give than receive and I have some great sponsors to help me achieve that goal.”
On Friday, December 15th, Councilman James will be distributing coats to students who attend Frayser, Englehard, Cochran, McFerran, Brandies and Wheatly Elementary Schools at First Gethsemane Center for Family Development, 1221 First Gethsemane Avenue.
The students who have the greatest need were identified through their Jefferson County Public Schools Resource Counselors.
The giveaway was made possible through some very generous sponsors who have helped out at many seasonal District 6 events this year.
Councilman James has partnered with Kosair Charities and Kohl’s will also be on hand for the distribution. The company is sending some very helpful store elves (employees) to assist. This collaborative effort also includes these additional sponsors: Ronaldo Designer Jewelers, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas and Nancy Woodcock, Bruce Blue, Dr. Alexander Digenis and Emily Digenis, Todd Roman of Play Louisville and Hunter Sattich.
“These sponsors have joined with me to make sure the children in our area that are in need will have a special holiday,” says James. “Our main theme is a special one for the Winter Wonderland: The list has been made and checked twice, no naughtiness here, just to be nice!”
The fun begins at 5:00pm on Friday, December 15th.
Photo: Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation
Five Louisville Parks and Recreation community centers are hosting camps during the upcoming winter break for kids up to age 15.
“We’re thrilled to be able to provide programming for families who are looking for a safe, fun option to keep minds and bodies engaged during the school break,” said Seve Ghose, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Sun Valley Community Center’s camp is already full. Please contact the camp of your choice for more information.
BEECHMONT COMMUNITY CENTER
Wed, Thu, Fri, December 20, 21, & 22, 7:30-6 p.m.
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, December 26, 27, 28, & 29, 7:30-6 p.m.
While school is out let us entertain your youth in a safe and monitored recreation program. Youth will take part in recreation programs ranging from crafts, sports activities, field trips and more. Dinner is provided. Youth will need to bring their lunch and snacks. Ages 5-12.
FEE: $100/7 days
Phone number: 502/361-5484
CYRIL ALLGEIER COMMUNITY CENTER
Tue-Fri, December 26-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
This program provides a safe and fun experience for youth while participating in out-of-school activities. Camp will include craft projects, field trips, and organized gym games. Ages 6-14.
FEE: $50
Phone number: 502/456-3261
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER
Tue-Fri, December 26-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
You’ll enjoy fun and games, and arts and crafts. Ages 6-12.
FEE: $80
Phone number: 502/456-8120
SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
December 20-22 & December 26-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Winter break camp. Space is limited. Ages 8-15.
FEE: $50/week
Phone number: 502/574-3206
SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER (SOLD OUT)
December 20-22 & 27-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Winter break camp. Ages 6-12.
FEE: $40 per child/ one week, $60 per child/both weeks
Phone number: 502/937-8802