Club & Benefit Ice Shows in the U.S. & Canada: Spring/Summer 2012 edition

[Sylvia]

It's that time of year again to publicize local club and good cause/benefit shows and to raise fans' awareness of "grassroots"-type shows to attend in their local area of the country. Feel free to contribute to this thread if you don't see an upcoming show listed.

Mark Ladwig returns to his hometown of Moorehead, Minnesota to perform with Amanda Evora this Friday (tomorrow) and Saturday at 7 p.m., and 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 16-18: http://www.inforum.com/event/article.../group/Sports/

Skating Club of Boston's 100th anniversary production of ICE CHIPS with special guest stars Evan Lysacek and Mirai Nagasu - March 31st at 1pm and 7pm, and April 1st at 2pm at Harvard’s Bright Arena in Cambridge, Mass. -- link to event thread started in GSD earlier: http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/showthread.php?t=82219

The Next Ice Age dance company on ice, led by Nathan Birch and Tim Murphy, will perform the world premiere of "The Debussy Nocturnes" on Saturday, April 7 at 6 pm, in Laurel, Maryland - FREE ADMISSION: http://www.thenexticeage.org/events/

Press release: Parker Pennington's 'Skate Dance Dream' returns to Ohio; Local figure skating, dance talent to join stars in April 28 show in Mentor, Ohio

Skate Canada National Team Member Appearances: http://www.skatecanada.ca/Developmen...S/Default.aspx
Currently listed through April 1:

March 15 Skater Virden Carnival – Virden Arena, MB
Paige Lawrence/Rudi Swiegers

March 17 CPA Garnison Valcartier Carnival – Arena Clément Boulanger, QC
Meagan Duhamel/Eric Radford
Amélie Lacoste

March 24-25 CPA St-Michel Carnival – Arena St-Michel, QC
Elladj Baldé

March 30-31
& April 1 Pointes Aux Trembles FSC Carnival – Rodrigue Gilbert, QC
Elladj Baldé

March 31 Colborne Cramahe FSC Carnival – Keeler Centre Colborne, ON
Kirsten Moore-Towers/Dylan Moscovitch

March 31 & April 1 CPA St-Romuald/St-Jean Exhibition – Arena St-Romuald, QC
Cynthia Phaneuf

March 31 & April 1 Polaris FSC Carnival – NL
Paige Lawrence/Rudi Swiegers

SKATE FOR HOPE, benefiting breast cancer research and awareness, will take place on June 16 at 5 pm in Columbus, Ohio - cast list: http://www.skateforhope.org/site/Pag...ame=Headliners
More to come...

[TanithandBenFan]

I haven't seen an official announcement, but I emailed Tricia Laroche of the US Athletic Foundation to inquire about their benefit show this year, and she said An Evening On Ice will be July 21 at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo, CA.

[Cant Skate]

Jeffrey Buttle is guest skating this Saturday at the Derrick Figure Skating Club in Edmonton, AB

http://www.derrickskating.ca/

[yfbg722]

Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club's showcase, Ice List 2012, takes place next Saturday, March 24th in Waterloo:

http://www.kwsc.org/showcase.html

The Stratford Skating Club's show is the next day, Sunday, March 25th in Stratford:

http://www.stratfordskatingclub.ca/

The following weekend sees the Brant Figure Skating Club's show, Flashing Blades, on Saturday, March 31st at 1pm & 7pm at the Brantford Civic Centre.

http://www.brantskatingclub.ca/

The Guelph Figure Skating Club holds their show, A Royal Cruise on Ice, on Sunday, April 1st at 1pm at The Sleeman Centre:

http://www.guelphskating.ca/

[sk9tingfan]

The Cleveland Skating Club is holding a 75th anniversary show called "Supernova" on May 4th and 5th. Adam Rippon will be one of the individuals skating. No other details to date.

[minx]

Kitchener Waterloo Skating Club's showcase, Ice List 2012, takes place next Saturday, March 24th in Waterloo:

http://www.kwsc.org/showcase.html

The Stratford Skating Club's show is the next day, Sunday, March 25th in Stratford:

http://www.stratfordskatingclub.ca/

The following weekend sees the Brant Figure Skating Club's show, Flashing Blades, on Saturday, March 31st at 1pm & 7pm at the Brantford Civic Centre.

http://www.brantskatingclub.ca/

The Guelph Figure Skating Club holds their show, A Royal Cruise on Ice, on Sunday, April 1st at 1pm at The Sleeman Centre:

http://www.guelphskating.ca/

I'm assuming that Kitchener Waterloo will have Moore-Towers/Moscovitch, Bobak/Beharry, Orr/Furiano, Rau/Simpson and probably Mulder/Lioudvinevitch, dancers.

Stratford would have Bell/Sylvester novice pair who just went to Jr worlds

Brant says something about Orr/Furiano

Guelph is going to have Bobak/Beharry

Preston is also the same day as the Kitchener show, don't know if Bobak/Beharry will skate there also as it was his club for years

[yfbg722]

I'm assuming that Kitchener Waterloo will have Moore-Towers/Moscovitch, Bobak/Beharry, Orr/Furiano, Rau/Simpson and probably Mulder/Lioudvinevitch, dancers.

Stratford would have Bell/Sylvester novice pair who just went to Jr worlds

Brant says something about Orr/Furiano

Guelph is going to have Bobak/Beharry

Preston is also the same day as the Kitchener show, don't know if Bobak/Beharry will skate there also as it was his club for years

Bobak/Beharry will be skating in all four shows. They are not appearing in Preston. The Preston show is the same weekend as KW. Info can be found here: http://www.prestonfsc.com/Newsite/Ic...ce%20show.html

Not sure about Bell/Sylvester in Stratford. Orr/Furiano will not be in Brantford but will be in KW along with all the other teams noted as well as Steele/Schultz who also made the national team this year. It will be the last performance for Lioudvinevitch/Mulder as she has decided to concentrate full time on university next year.

[minx]

Is Patrick Chan doing shows anywhere?

[Sylvia]

The only show I've heard about for Patrick Chan so far is Yu-Na Kim's "All That Skate Spring 2012" in Korea in May -- see: http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/showthread.php?t=82890

Local article about the Wallace Figure Skating Club's annual show in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 31 at 1 & 6 pm -- article with more info: http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com...nnual-ice-show

Wallace Figure Skating Club skaters of all levels, along with nationally ranked guest skaters, will come together for the club's annual ice show, titled "Just Another Day," ...
This year's show will feature nationally competitive guest skaters Colin Grafton and Kylie Duarte (Junior Bronze Pairs), Brad Vigorito (Senior Men's) and Aimee Buchanan (Senior Ladies).

Club site: http://wallacefsc.com/

Seattle Skating Club is turning 75 with an Ice Show; “Celebrating 75 Years.” Get ready for some excitement! This professionally choreographed show will feature performances by our own fantastic local talent, past and present homegrown Champions, and a special guest performance by Jozef “Jumpin’ Joe” Sabovcik, Olympic Bronze medalist, and European Champion.

Shows at the club in Mountlake Terrace, WA:
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
More info on the club's site: http://seattleskatingclub.net/

Local article about Parker Pennington's show in Mentor, Ohio on April 28 featuring Ross Miner and Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt, among others: http://www.news-herald.com/articles/...d124299888.txt

[YukiNieve]

‏@EmilySamuelson just tweeted:

Be sure to come by the Ann Arbor Ice Cube to see Melody On Ice:
The Wizard of Oz ice show tomorrow and Saturday. Todd & I will be skating

I found this kink:
http://www.annarborfsc.com/node/240

Melody on Ice 2012

Show Title: The Wizard of Oz on Ice
Show Dates: Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24, 2012
Show Times: Friday 7:00pm / Saturday 2:00 and 7:00pm

I noticed "Director: Eliot Halverson"
Is this that Eliot who won the junior title at the US Nationals in 2007,
or is it just coincidentally the same name?

[Sylvia]

Yes, it should be the same Halverson. Thanks, YukiNieve!

2 more shows:

Barbie Long (2012 U.S. Junior Ladies pewter medalist) headlines "Spotlight on Ice 2012: Star Quality" on Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 pm, hosted by the Springfield (Illinois) FSC: http://www.sfsc4u.com/?page_id=53

Local NJ article: http://teaneck.patch.com/articles/te...how-next-month

Dalia Rivkin [2012 U.S. Junior Figure Skating Championship Intermediate Ladies Pewter Medalist] ... along with 30 figure skaters, has been invited to participate in the 2012 “Skatetacular.” Rivkin will take to the ice at the Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, on April 1. Show time begins at 5 p.m.

This event, which is hosted by the New Jersey Council of Figure Skating Clubs, showcases the talent, athleticism and artistry of New Jersey figure skaters. Most of those skating in the event have competed at regional, sectional and national competitions.

[YukiNieve]

Thanks, Sylvia!

I really liked him when I saw him compete around 2006-2009,
and have been wondering what he is up to lately,
after hearing that he had to battle medical issues.

I am glad to know that he will play such an important role in the show!

[Lil Sarah]

This doesn't help anyone wanting to go see the skaters perform, but today at the Chatham Figure Skating Club carnival, Moore-Towers/Moscovitch skated

The skaters didn't know they were coming so it was a good surprise, even for us adult skaters!

[MountainTime]

Skate For Hope has added headliners US Champion Ashley Wagner and US Silver medalist Adam Rippon.

[TDsk8]

NJ Council FSC ~ April 1
West Orange, NJ

[emilieh]

Some info about a benefit show in the Chicago area:

One Skate at a Time, April 14, 7pm
- Southwest Ice Arena in Crestwood, IL (southwest of the city)
- Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under
- Benefit is being organized by Jordan Moeller, the 2011 U.S. novice men's silver medalist
- Local skaters will perform, including Moeller and Jason Brown
- Ice has been donated and all proceeds will benefit "One Step at a Time," a camp for children with cancer, which is affiliated with Children's Oncology Services, Inc.
- If anyone needs more info or would like to purchase advance tickets, PM me and I can put you in touch with the right people

[chipso1]

Gracie Gold will be performing two numbers at the Coon Rapids (Minnesota) Ice Center's annual Ice Fantasy Show. Coon Rapids is located about 15-20 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

The show dates are Friday 4/27 (7:00 pm), Saturday 4/28 (6:30 pm) and Sunday 4/29 (2:00 pm). Gracie is only skating in the Saturday and Sunday shows.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students & seniors (55+), and free for kids 4 and under.

More information will (probably) be added to their web site: http://coonrapidsicecenter.com/.

[Sylvia]

The Next Ice Age dance company on ice, led by Nathan Birch and Tim Murphy, will perform the world premiere of "The Debussy Nocturnes" on Saturday, April 7 at 6 pm, in Laurel, Maryland - FREE ADMISSION: http://www.thenexticeage.org/events/

Anyone attend this show this past Saturday who is willing to share their impressions?

I came across this local Maryland article today when searching for news about the Next Ice Age company and the show: http://www.hometownannapolis.com/new...n-the-ice.html

"We've been floating around for two years in this Impressionistic painting," said Nathan Birch, the company's founding artistic director.

Claude Debussy based his music on art by James McNeill Whistler, and the 13 student skaters have been practicing the complicated piece for a couple years.

"I just like listening to the music," Sophie said. "It's very nice. It's almost like there's hidden things in it that are cool to hear."
...
"On the ice, you're gliding," Sophie said. "When you're gliding, you can hold a position, extend the movement. On the dance floor, you can't do that."

Also this related news item: http://www.bmoremedia.com/innovation...ing040312.aspx

Young ice skaters can take their talent to the Next Ice Age, a Baltimore-based ice skating company that last month formed an apprentice company.

Tim Murphy, co-founder with Nathan Birch of The Next Ice Age, says the apprentice company, for ages 8 to 12 years old, will train and work with aspiring young skaters in the region.

[YukiNieve]

One Skate at a Time, April 14, 7pm
- Southwest Ice Arena in Crestwood, IL (southwest of the city)
- Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under
- Benefit is being organized by Jordan Moeller, the 2011 U.S. novice men's silver medalist
- Local skaters will perform, including Moeller and Jason Brown
- Ice has been donated and all proceeds will benefit "One Step at a Time," a camp for children with cancer, which is affiliated with Children's Oncology Services, Inc.

Thank you!

Here's an article about this charity show:

http://triblocal.com/palos-heights/c...onal-champion/

[Sylvia]

This week...

Seattle Skating Club's 75th Anniversary Ice Show at the club in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with a special guest performance by Jozef Sabovchik and a meet-and-greet with Rosalynn Sumners, Ron and Cindy Kauffman, and more, between the Saturday performances from 3:30-5:00 pm. Shows are:
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm
More info on the club's site: http://seattleskatingclub.net/
Local article: http://www.shorelineareanews.com/201...-turns-75.html

Another local Chicago article about Jordan Moeller's involvement in "One Skate at a Time" on Saturday, April 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Southwest Ice Arena in Crestwood, Illinois: http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/li...th-cancer.html
ETA: The pair team of Olivia Oltmanns/Joshua Santillan are scheduled to perform (not mentioned in article); Lynn Kriengkrairut and Logan Giulietti-Schmitt never committed to this show (article's mention of them participating is an error).

Skate Canada National Team Member Appearances: http://www.skatecanada.ca/Developmen...S/Default.aspx

April 13-14 Leaside Skating Club Carnival – Leaside Memorial Gardens, ON
Kharis Ralph/Asher Hill

April 14 Skate Canada Saskatchewan – On Ice Session – Servus Credit Union, ON
Kaetlyn Osmond

April 14-15 CPA Lorraine Carnival – Centre Sportif Lorraine, QC
Meagan Duhamel/Eric Radford

April 14-15 CPA Laval Inc Exhibition – Colisee Laval, QC
Kirsten Moore-Towers/Dylan Moscovitch

April 14-15 CPA Valleyfield Carnival – Centre Civique de Valleyfield, QC
Cynthia Phaneuf

April 14-15 CPA Unibel Carnival – Jean-Laurin, Mirabel, QC
Amélie Lacoste