Riverwalk A&E District holds "B Spirit-ed Away w/Alison Krauss & Union Station" Contest

Aug. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.  – One lucky winner and a guest will soon “B Spirit-ed Away with Alison Krauss & Union Station in Concert at the Broward Center,” thanks to the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District. Riverwalk A&E is giving away a spectacular Fort Lauderdale getaway for two: including two premier seats for the Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas concert at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts; a two-night/three-day stay at the new oceanfront B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, two round-trip airfares to Fort Lauderdale from anywhere in the Continental U.S. where Spirit Airlines flies, and a Welcome to Fort Lauderdale bag including drink vouchers to the Broward Center and additional special items and offers.

The contest registration form is located on the Riverwalk A&E District Facebook page under the “B Spirit-ed Away with Alison Krauss & Union Station in Concert at the Broward Center” tab at www.facebook.com/riverwalkae, or entries may be mailed to “B Spirit-ed Away with Alison Krauss & Union Station in Concert at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts” Weekend Getaway, Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Mail-in entrants must provide first and last name, mailing address, valid e-mail address, and daytime phone number with the words “B Spirit-ed Away with Alison Krauss & Union Station in Concert” on a 3x5 card. All entries must be received between Aug. 9-15, 2011.

The contest is open to people ages 21 and older at the time of entry. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. One winner will be randomly selected on Aug. 16, 2011. Prizes must be redeemed and used between the dates of Aug.18-22, 2011, based on availability for both air and hotel room occupancy. Concert tickets are available only on Aug. 20. All contest entrants must be able to be contacted by phone and e-mail. All dates, times, programs and artists are subject to change. Void where prohibited. Certain limitations apply. Officers, directors and employees of the Performing Arts Center Authority and their immediate families are not eligible to win.

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas bring their Paper Airplane Summer Tour 2011 to the Broward Center, performing brand new songs from their album released in April. With 26 Grammy® Awards, the most of any female and the third most of any recording artist in Grammy history, and record sales in excess of 12 million, Alison Krauss' innate musical talent enables her to effortlessly fuse roots music, country, rock and pop, bridging the gap between the musical genres. At only 39, Krauss has been in the music business for quarter of a century and is a much sought-after collaborator working with some of the biggest names in popular music, including James Taylor, Phish, Dolly Parton, Yo Yo Ma & Bonnie Raitt.

Since first opening its doors on February 26, 1991, the Broward Center has been consistently ranked by entertainment industry trade publications as one of the top 10 venues of its size, placing it alongside such icons as Radio City Music Hall, the theater at Madison Square Garden and the Coliseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

An exciting Fort Lauderdale oceanfront hotel located steps from the sea foam on Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, the B Ocean Fort Lauderdale offers ocean view accommodations, unique restaurants and lounging areas, spa suite and a variety of excursions for those guests looking to B Adventurous™ and explore the destination.

Spirit Airlines is the leading Ultra Low Cost Carrier in the United States, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Latin America; serving more than 39 destinations.  When customers are seeking the best value in travel they can choose a low fare at spirit.com and select the services and options appropriate for their travel needs.

The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is a unique partnership of arts and entertainment organizations located along the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale with the express mission of promoting cultural tourism in South Florida. Presenting over 1000 individual events each year, the District attracts well over 1 million visitors annually. Partners of the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment Consortium include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Historic Stranahan House Museum.  It is supported by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.  For more information on this or other upcoming events and programs within the A&E District, please visit www.riverwalkae.com.

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