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Also Featuring Big Sean

ARONOFF CENTER
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 PM
Tickets on Sale Friday, January 20 at 10 AM 

Trey Songz.

Los Angeles, CA – He has the ability to have people on their feet dancing non-stop around the globe. His soulful, sultry serenades have placed him in the company of some of the greatest R&B voices of our time. He has shared the stage with musical icons from every musical genre existing today and he has been able to deliver songs that time and time again have risen to the top of the charts. He is Grammy nominated multifaceted singer-songwriter, rapper, producer Trey Songz. The late, great Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun once declared Trey to be “among the most promising R&B artists we have had on Atlantic since we started the company 60 years ago.” Today, Trey is easily making that come true with every endeavor he undertakes.

Up next for Trey is the The Anticipation 2our. The tour is being presented and promoted by AEG LIVE. It stars Trey Songz and features G.O.O.D. Music/Island Def Jam recording artist, Big Sean. The tour kicks off February 6 in Cleveland and gives fans a chance to get up close and personal with Trey in intimate theatres across the country. The tour plays the Aronoff Center’s Procter and Gamble Hall on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 20 at 10:00 AM at http://www.CincinnatiArts.ORG, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

The name for The Anticipation 2our comes from the title of one of Trey’s mixtape albums that was released in November. It also signals the fact that Trey has been able to position himself where fans everywhere are eagerly and anxiously anticipating what he will do next and what he will have to offer the world musically. Trey is embarking on the tour in support of his highly anticipated new EP “INEVITABLE,” which is in stores now. The first single is “WHAT I BE ON” featuring Fabolous.

Trey is unquestionably one of the most sought after entertainers in the industry. Undoubtedly, his music and movement characterizes the voice and thoughts of his generation. He effortlessly displays his vocal dexterity while simultaneously relaying complex emotional depth and power. Through his repertoire of work, he has been able to differentiate himself distinctly from others, putting him in a class by himself.

About Trey Songz
Trey’s debut album, “I GOTTA MAKE IT,” was released in 2005, followed by “TREY DAY” in 2007 and “READY” in 2009. “PASSION, PAIN & PLEASURE” was Trey’s follow up to the RIAA gold certified smash, “READY.” From the bouncy first single, “Bottoms Up (Feat. Nicki Minaj),” to the chart-topping, record breaking #1 Hip Hop and R&B single, “Can’t Be Friends,” “PASSION, PAIN & PLEASURE” was Certified Gold, with over 4 million album tracks sold. The success of “PASSION, PAIN & PLEASURE” laid the groundwork for Trey’s highly anticipated new CD “CHAPTER V.” “CHAPTER V” saw the Virginia-based R&B superstar energized and evolving as he continued to refine his mastery of sultry, soulful song craft.

An assortment of major awards followed, including the prestigious title of “Best Male R&B Artist” at the 2010 BET Awards. That triumph capped an extraordinary year that included touring as both headliner and special guest on Jay-Z’s massive “BP3 Tour 2010,” numerous TV appearances, and star-studded recording sessions like Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones’ new version of “We Are The World,” benefiting Haitian earthquake relief organizations. All that and more was documented in Trey’s hugely popular docu-series, “My Moment.” An unqualified ratings sensation, the 10-part BET documentary provided an exclusive window into Trey’s life and career, chronicling everything up to and including the making of the new album.

About Big Sean
Big Sean met Kanye West after a radio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestyling for West. After months of submitting songs and numerous meetings, Sean finally got the call from Kanye West himself saying that he wanted to sign him. Big Sean officially signed to G.O.O.D Music in 2007 and Island Def Jam in 2008. Sean has three mixtapes under his belt, “Finally Famous – The Mixtape”, “UKNOWBIGSEAN – Finally Famous Vol. 2” and “Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG”. Sean’s hit single “Getcha Some” vastly took over the internet and created major buzz for him and quickly solidified him as a breakout star. The single first debuted on Kanye West’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothin’ Mixtape.”

Big Sean released his debut album entitled “Finally Famous” in June of this year. The album features Hip Hop stars such as ten-time Grammy Award-winning artist Kanye West, Pharrell, The Dream, and many more. “Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay,“ a song from his debut album featuring Kanye West, gained international recognition after trending worldwide on Twitter in June 2011. Soon after its release, Sean’s collaboration with Chris Brown, “My Last” reached #1 on the Billboard Hip Hop charts. Currently, his new single “Dance” with Nicki Minaj is blazing the charts.

The 2012 Anticipation 2our dates
Feb.9 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
Feb.10 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre
Feb.11 Chicago, IL Auditorium Theatre
Feb.12 St. Louis, MO Fox Theatre
Feb. 14 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre
Feb.17 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
Feb.18 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl at Palms Concert Theater
Feb.19 Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre
Feb. 23 Cincinnati, OH Aronoff P&G
Feb.24 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Feb.25 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theatre
Feb. 28 Toronto, ON Sony Theatre
March 1 New York, NY Theatre at MSG
March 2 Atlantic City, NJ Mark G. Etess Arena.
March 3 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
March 8 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
March 10 Southaven, MS De Soto Civic Center
March 11 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium

About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and thirty state-of-the-art venues. The company is currently producing tours and productions including Bette Midler “The Showgirl Must Go On” and Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, The Color Purple and The Pee Wee Herman Show. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Usher, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Justin Beiber, Leonard Cohen, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Trey Songz, Kem, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Paul McCartney, R. Kelly, KISS and American Idols Live. AEG Live is the largest producer of music festivals in North America; from the critically acclaimed Coachella Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For more information, go to http://www.aeglive.com.

A Benefit for Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards

CINCINNATI, OH – Who will be voted Cincinnati’s best celebrity dancer? Which stars have the right moves to rule the dance floor? Find out on Saturday, April 14, 2012 when the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) presents its sixth annual DANCING FOR THE STARS at the Music Hall Ballroom to benefit CAA’s Overture Awards– the nation’s largest locally run high school arts scholarship competition.

Inspired by the hit ABC-TV show DANCING FOR THE STARS, DANCING FOR THE STARS will feature eight Cincinnati celebrities paired with some of the area’s finest professional dancers in a competition program, at which the audience will vote for their favorite celebrity dancer. The competitive dance for the evening will be the Cha Cha, and each dance pair will have 90 seconds to woo the crowd and the judges.

In addition, DANCING FOR THE STARS will feature:

• Silent auction
• Showcase performance by a 2012 Overture Award finalist in dance
• The swinging sounds of Sound Body Jazz Band
• Pre-event reception and wine tasting
• Open dancing before and after the competition
• Lite bites provided by some of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants and caterers
• Cash bar

The event will benefit the stars of tomorrow – the talented high school artists who participate each year in CAA’s Overture Awards. DANCING FOR THE STARS committee includes: Phil Schworer (chair, Dancing for the Stars 2009 winner), Dr. Tracey Skale, MD (DANCING FOR THE STARS 2011 winner), Christina Bolden, Terry Foster, Sue Gilkey, Jim Howland, Ginger Loftin, and Rosemary Schlachter.

Tickets are currently on sale at the following levels (a portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible):

• $100 – Patron (includes pre-event reception and two drink tickets)
• $1,000 – Corporate Table (ten Patron level tickets and a half-page black and white program ad)
• $1,500 – Celebrity Circle Table (premium, “first-row” viewing of competition area, ten Patron level tickets, full-page black and white program ad, recognition on event signage)

Reservations and Information:

• (513) 977-4104
• Aronoff Center Ticket Office
• http://www.CincinnatiArts.ORG

THE STARS

• Janeen Coyle (On-Air Personality, WGRR-FM)
• Chief James Craig (Police Chief, Cincinnati Police Department)
• Peter Hiltz (Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC)
• Candace Klein (Attorney, Ulmer & Berne, LLP; CEO, Bad Girls Venture)
• Dr. Michael Leadbetter, MD (Cosmetic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Group)
• Joe Rigotti (Creative Director, Accent on Cincinnati; Event Planner)
• Moe Rouse (Community Volunteer)
• Regina Russo (Director of Marketing and Community Relations, Cincinnati Art Museum)

THE PROS:

• Doreen Beatrice (Step-n-Out Studio)
• Leigh Bradshaw (Cincinnati Ballroom Company)
• Bonita Brockert (Step-n-Out Studio)
• J. Patrick Clements (Dare To Dance Studio)
• Brandon Etheridge (Arthur Murray Dance Studio – Cincinnati)
• Desiree Mainous (Arthur Murray Dance Studio – Cincinnati)
• Jeremy Mainous (Arthur Murray Dance Studio – Cincinnati)
• Greg Underwood (independent dance professional)

THE HOSTS: Chris O’Brien (“Married With Microphones,” 103.5 WGRR-FM) and Tanya O’Rourke (WCPO-TV anchor and Dancing for the Stars 2010 alum)

THE JUDGES: TO BE ANNOUNCED

EVENT SPONSOR: Stock Yards Bank & Trust

THE OVERTURE AWARDS
The Overture Awards is the largest locally run arts scholarship competition in the country. The program annually provides a $2,500 scholarship to six area high school students for education and training, with 18 finalists each winning a $500 scholarship. Each year, more than 450 students are nominated by their schools to compete in one of six artistic disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Art or Vocal Music. There are three levels of competition: Regional, Semi-Finals and Final.

The Overture Awards was developed to recognize, encourage and reward excellence in the arts among Tri-state students in grades 9-12. It also provides students an opportunity to share their talents and interests among their peers in a supportive environment outside of their individual schools. Now in its 16th year, The Overture Awards was launched in 1996 by the Cinergy Foundation and Leadership Cincinnati (a Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce program).

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves more than 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached three-quarters of a million students.

Plays Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center on March 24 at 8pm
New CD & DVD “Believe” Available January 24

December 13, 2011 – Internationally acclaimed vocal phenomenon Celtic Woman has announced their brand-new North American tour in support of their new CD/DVD release, BELIEVE. The tour kicks off February 3rd in Nashville, TN with performances lined up in nearly 60 cities through April 29th in Las Vegas, before heading to Europe.

The tour plays the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, December 16 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For complete tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com.

Celtic Woman’s breathtaking new show, BELIEVE, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as ‘The Water Is Wide,’ ‘Green Grow the Rushes,’ ‘A Woman’s Heart,’ and ‘The Parting Glass,’ timeless pop anthems such as ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and ‘Sailing,’ and inspirational songs including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ave Maria,’ with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Woman’s awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and renowned championship Irish dancer.

Celtic Woman’s newest studio CD and companion DVD, BELIEVE, will be available in stores January 24 through Manhattan Records. Filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans at The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA) in September, 2011, BELIEVE: LIVE began airing December 3rd on Public Television stations around the country as part of the network’s quarterly pledge drive.

Since their March 2005 American debut on Public Television, Celtic Woman quickly emerged as a spectacular commercial success, selling more than six million CDs/DVDs and over two million concert tickets worldwide. Their genre-defining, multi-Platinum-selling projects have each held #1 positions on the Billboard World Music Charts: Celtic Woman (CD/DVD 2005), A Christmas Celebration (CD/DVD 2006), A New Journey (CD/DVD 2007), The Greatest Journey (CD/DVD 2008), and Songs From The Heart (CD/DVD 2010).

Celtic Woman’s signature sound has emerged as a transcendent force and their spectacular live shows embody a radiance and purity that connects powerfully with their adoring fan base. Celtic Woman’s all-new production, BELIEVE, marks the pinnacle of their illustrious career, a celebration of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family!

Online Bidding Opens November 18 at
www.CincinnatiArts.ORG/backstage

Cincinnati, OH – At 8:00AM on Friday, November 18, 2011, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) raises the curtain on its 8th annual Backstage Treasures…and More! – an online auction that supports CAA’s arts education programs. Once again, CAA is partnering with Bidding for Good, Inc. – the leading online auction platform for nonprofit and school fundraising – to bring the auction to its bidders and donors. Presenting Sponsors for Backstage Treasures and More are Lenox Wealth Management and Arthur Murray Cincinnati.

The auction will run from November 18 – November 28 – just in time for holiday shopping – and promises to have a major impact on the community. CAA members and other potential bidders will soon be receiving e-mails about the auction, which may be forwarded to their friends and family, thus creating an unlimited number of guests who will “virtually attend” and take part in the auction. The public can also participate by visiting the auction website at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG/backstage.

Once again, CAA has assembled an exciting catalog of unique auction items to encourage frequent bidding and excitement. Items up for bid include: chartered flights to New York City and Chicago, Fine Jewelry, an Exclusive Reds Batting Practice Experience, and many other exciting items and packages.

Money raised by the auction will benefit CAA’s arts and education programs, such as SchoolTime (which brings students to the Aronoff Center and Music Hall) and Artists on Tour (which takes local artists to area classrooms). In addition, funds will help support the visual arts programming at the Weston Art Gallery, including exhibitions by local and regional artists, the Gallery’s popular art programs for families, and Docentitos – its docent training for children.

Everyone is welcome to visit the auction online at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG/backstage to browse, shop, or just drop by and sign the guestbook to show their support of CAA. Item donations are still being accepted – simply log on to the site and click on the “Donate Now” button. Users can also contribute to the auction’s success by using the “Refer Friends” button.

For more information about getting involved, contact Laura Gerhold at (513) 977-4135 or lgerhold@cincinnatiarts.org.

Cincinnati Arts Association
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of two of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than three-quarters of a million students. For more information, visit www.CincinnatiArts.ORG.

Bidding for Good, Inc.
Bidding for Good, Inc., of Cambridge, Massachusetts, enables nonprofits to easily create, extend, market and manage their fundraising auctions online. With the ability to reach the inboxes of their community or target customer set, Bidding for Good helps nonprofits to maximize auction revenue through increased bidding, auction sponsors, and added donor value. Bidding for Good’s solution has helped numerous nonprofits nationwide in the arts, healthcare, faith-based and education sectors raise awareness and significant funds. For more information about Bidding for Good, including the most current running auctions, visit http://www.biddingforgood.com