Club & Benefit Shows in the U.S. & Canada: Spring/Summer 2011 edition

[judiz]

Johnny will not be at Skate to Learn today. http://twitter.com/JohnnyGWeir

Unfortunately Johnny's plane got stuck and he couldn't make it for the show but he did come straight from the airport to the rink to the meet and greet.

I got to meet Johnny again and talked to him briefly as there were tons of people on line to see him. I think it is great that after being stuck all day in an airport and then an airplane, Johnny came to meet his fans. Johnny did take the ice at the end of the show to apologize for not being able to skate and to thank everyone for supporting Skate to Learn programs.

[mmscfdcsu]

Parker Pennington skating in the Cleveland Skating Club show this weekend

http://twitter.com/SkateParker


http://blog.cleveland.com/sunpress/2...kating_cl.html

"Speaking of skating, the Cleveland Skating Club will hold its 74th annual Ice Show, “A Tribute to Cirque du Soleil,” at 7:30 p.m. May 6-7 at its facility, 2500 Kemper Road, Shaker Heights.

This year’s guest stars are the world’s premier wheel acrobat, Wolfgang Beintzle; break dancer and skater Gev Manoukian; and international men’s figure skating competitor, Parker Pennington.

Tickets are $25 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio Affiliate and Skaters for Haiti."

[Sylvia]

Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt are also performing in the Cleveland Skating Club's shows this weekend (tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm). They've been tweeting about the show: http://twitter.com/lynn_logan_usa

The Atlanta FSC Ice Show April 29-May 1 features Jeremy Abbott and Alexander Aiken (who is from the area). http://www.atlantafigureskating.com/

Reposting this report here (belated thanks!):

I had the privilege of watching Jeremy skate all 3 of the shows of the Atlanta Figure Skating club at the Cooler in Alpharetta this weekend. Jeremy did "Rhythm of Love" to close the first act and his new exhibition to Adele's "Home Town Glory" to end the show.

Since Jeremy was breaking in 2-day-new boots (as of Friday), he did some gorgeous triples and some planned doubles, but commented that the hard part was bending enough to do low positions, footwork, and spins. By Sunday, his combo spin looked good as usual. The hat was cooperative, staying on his head when flipped there and remaining on his tummy during the layover camel spin. That program sure bears up to repeat views. I just love it.

Home Town Glory is going to be another signature piece. Hope the Korea show is streamed so everyone can see it there. It's got a lot of variety in movement, long glides punctuated by quick stops and syncopated footwork. I was entertained by some grandparents who obviously were not skating fans suddenly noticing aloud how smooth Jeremy is, and thinking that they really had no idea who they were watching--yes, he was announced as "2 time US Champion", but IMO, he's also one of the most innovative and artistic skaters EVER, who continues to demonstrate his range. To me, it's like getting to watch a modern and mellower John Curry.

One of the parents commented that JA's low-key manner put all the kid skaters at ease. It was a great show with very high level skating. Home town boy Alex Aiken (Jr bronze medalist) was back to show off his huge jumps and blazing-fast footwork. I was very impressed by Tim Dolensky's (2010 Novice bronze medalist) gorgeous spins (and footwork and jumps). The show included tots to adults (including adult dance competitors Michael Marcanio and Nancy Hoblack from NC, who train weekends at the Cooler).

[Sylvia]

Did anyone attend the Cleveland Skating Club's show this weekend?

Toronto cricket club is having their annual show April 29 and April 30 - not sure who will be skating.

Anyone attend this show last weekend who can share their impressions? I heard that Adam Rippon, Christina Gao and Andrea Poapst (used to represent the club in singles before she relocated to Colorado to start pairs) & Chris Kneirim all skated. Rippon skated his "Cinema Paradiso" number (reportedly landing 3A and other triples just fine on a small ice surface), Gao performed to "Don't Cry for me Argentina," and Poapst/Knierim showcased an impressive triple twist.

[Sylvia]

Press release: Weir, Makarova pitch in to help kids fight cancer

Three-time U.S. champion, two-time U.S. Olympian and world bronze medalist Johnny Weir will headline "Twirling for Tots," a skating show to benefit pediatric cancer patients, at Westchester Skating Academy, Elmsford, N.Y., on May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

[Sylvia]

Found on the Haydenettes' Facebook page:

Hayden's 46th Annual Spring Show is this weekend!

Come see the Haydenettes 2011 National Champions and World Bronze Medalists perform this seasons programs for the last time.

Shooting Stars, Mini Mates, Ice Mates, Lexettes and Haydenettes will all be performing at Sunday's show.

Guest Skaters: Gretchen Donlan & Andrew Speroff, Ashley Wagner
and Stephen Carriere!

Show times: Fri & Sat May 13-14 7:30pm, Sunday May 15 2:30pm

Location John P. Chase Skating Facility
Worthen Rd and Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA

[WildRose]

Edmonton Journal article:

All-star cast reminisces about Edmonton's Royal Glenora Skating Club
Browning, Sale, Pelletier, et al, participating in 50th anniversary show this weekend
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sport...dmontonjournal

EDMONTON- The figure skaters in the Ice Memories Show say it couldn’t be more aptly named.
Some of the Royal Glenora Skating Club’s most famous alumni have returned to their old stomping grounds this long weekend for five shows. In between performances, they’ll reminisce, reconnect and catch up.
Kurt Browning, David Pelletier and Jamie Sale, Cody Hay and Annabelle Langlois, Susan Humphreys and Michael Slipchuk were on the ice that they all found national and Olympic fame on.

[Sylvia]

Local article about Westchester Skating Academy's "Twirling for Tots" benefit show in Elmsford, NY tomorrow (Saturday, May 21) at 7 pm headlined by Johnny Weir and Ksenia Makarova: http://www.lohud.com/article/2011051...ext%7CNews%7Cs

Local article about the Amherst Skating Club's "Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors" show 4pm at the Mullins Center practice rink at UMass in Amherst, MA tomorrow (Saturday, May 21) -- Todd Eldredge will skate: http://www.wggb.com/Global/story.asp?S=14655794
ETA link to this article that says Eldredge, Ross Miner, Ashley Wagner, and Stephen Carriere are also performing in this show: http://www.teamusa.org/news/2011/05/...warriors/42406
More info: http://icestarsforwoundedwarriors.weebly.com/ (Kimmie Meissner, Armin Mahbanoozadeh, Donlan/Speroff and Yasmin Siraj are also listed in the cast list)

Cynthia Phaneuf and Amélie Lacoste are scheduled to perform in the Saturday, May 21 Spectacle benefice lancement du Centre Elite Guimond – Complexe Sportif Guimond, QC.

[WildRose]

Edmonton Sun article:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/05/2...lenora-reunion

Stars align for Glenora reunion
It's amazing to have four-time world champion Kurt Browning, Olympic and world champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, and Canadian champion and Olympians Michael Slipchuk, Susan Humphreys and Cody Hay, and Annabelle Langlois together on the same ice ...

[WildRose]

Here's another article with pictures and a description of the show. I saw it last night and really enjoyed it:
http://westedmontonlocal.ca/2011/05/...-ice-memories/

Over 600 spectators filled the Royal Glenora Club on Friday to a catch a glimpse of home-town figure skating hero Kurt Browning, as the Merlin Benevolent Society presents ‘Ice Memories’.

[Sylvia]

Thanks, WildRose! Would you like to elaborate on your personal highlights in the Edmonton show?

A few photos from Westchester Skating Academy's "Twirling for Tots" benefit show in Elmsford, NY this past Saturday, headlined by Johnny Weir and Ksenia Makarova: http://web.icenetwork.com/gen/photog...f19448190.html

Anyone attend the "Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors" benefit show in Amherst, Mass.?
Local news story & video: http://www.wggb.com/Global/story.asp?S=14655794

[Sylvia]

Tonight at 7 pm at the Bethlehem (PA) Steel Ice Center rink ( http://steelicecenter.com/ ), Melissa Bulanhagui is debuting her new short program and a pairs show program with Taylor Toth. Emmanuel Savary is also skating his new Junior SP.

[ChibiChibi]

Has this been posted?

Detroit Skating Club

A Magical Evening on Ice
June 9th-12th
A benefit show for Japan Tsunami Relief

Alissa
Meryl & Charlie
Maia & Alex
Takahiko Kozuka
Akiko Suzuki
Haruka Imai
Weaber and Pojo


http://dscclub.com/main.html

[Sylvia]

I was going to start a separate thread for the Detroit SC shows. They are taking place Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12 (5 shows in all). There is a post-show reception after the Thursday evening show ($45 extra?) to benefit Japan.

From the Detroit Free Press article on Davis/White throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Tigers game on Tuesday:

Included on their schedule is skating in two performances for Detroit Skating Club's ice show to benefit the Red Cross and Japan's tsunami relief efforts on June 9-12.

I believe Meryl and Charlie will be performing in the Thursday and Friday evening shows, June 9 & 10, at the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills -- this may need to be confirmed.

Tickets went on sale on Monday, May 23 in the DSC main office and will remain on sale during regular business hours until June 8. Prices are $15 for bleacher seating and $25 for gold seats. Charity tables are $50 - $300. Tickets will be available for purchase during regular business hours or by phone at 248- 332-3000 x101. Show days, tickets are on sale at the door for any remaining seats that are still available.

ETA link to Detroit SC's press release about their show: http://web.icenetwork.com/news/artic...e_pressrelease

[Sylvia]

Also, the US Athletic Foundation is planning a benefit exhibition show on August 12, 2011, called "An Evening on Ice." It will be held at the Pickwick Ice Center in Burbank, California: http://www.usathleticfoundation.org/events.html
Lynn Kriengkrairut & Logan Giulietti-Schmitt currently are scheduled to perform.

Full cast announced here today (impressive lineup! ): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv58CkyNoBo

[Sylvia]

US Athletic Foundation's cast list of performing skaters for their inaugural "An Evening on Ice" benefit show at 7:30 pm on Friday, August 12 in Burbank, Calif. (tickets will go on sale June 10) can be viewed at:
http://www.usathleticfoundation.org/events.html

The annual ice show held at the Ice Den in Scottsdale, Arizona, will be Friday, June 10 & Saturday, June 11 -- show times: http://blog.coyotesice.com/2011/annu...-show-ice-den/
Headliners are Tiffany Vise/Don Baldwin and Douglas Razzano.

Detroit Skating Club's first of 5 shows kicks off Thursday evening, June 9 to benefit the Japan Red Cross Tsunami Relief (maybe we should have a new thread for fan reports, photos, etc. in GSD?).

[Garden Kitty]

It's not a show, but the Ice Dance World Medalists will have a public meet and greet in Canton next week on Tuesday, June 21 from 6-7 (there is a private recognition event from 5-6. More info here.