Feed Editor 22 May 2007 18:59:57 GMT Keep up with the latest news surrounding Verizon Center. Managed by Washington Sports & Entertainment, LP, Verizon Center is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, the NHL’s Washington Capitals, and the Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball teams. Located in the heart of Chinatown above the Gallery-Place Chinatown Metro stop, Verizon Center is only a few steps away from the White House and hosts more than 220 events and concerts each year. http://www.verizoncenter.com en Tickets for the Trans Siberian Orchestra are $59.00, $49.00, $39.00 and $25.00 (plus applicable service charges) and go on sale Monday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. A ticket lottery will be taking place at 8:00 a.m. at the Verizon Center box office only, which allows each patron an equal opportunity at buying the best seats available during the public on sale. There is an eight ticket limit. Tickets will be available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com and via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 202-661-5065. 6 Sep 2007 14:35:44 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/transsiberian_090813.shtml Heart disease is the No. 1 one killer of women in the United States. Sister to Sister: The Women's Heart Health Foundation will be taking aim at the disease with the first annual BIKE FOR THE HEART, on Sunday, October 11. The fundraising event brings focus to heart disease with one in four women today dying of heart disease every year. District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Washington Wizards Forward Caron Butler will serve as Co-Chairs for the event. 18 Aug 2009 17:01:32 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/bikefortheheart_090811.shtml The ambassador of soul, Maxwell, is back with his first album in eight years, his fourth in his career, titled BLACKsummers' night. The new album is the first in a trilogy featuring the single, "Pretty Wings". Maxwell, who brought us the classic songs "Sumthin' Sumthin'", "Lifetime" and "This Woman's Work" is coming to the stage live on Friday, October 2 at Verizon Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale August 14 at 10:00 a.m. 18 Aug 2009 17:01:08 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/maxwell_090811.shtml AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour returns to Verizon Center on Friday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. The band played to a sold out crowd last November at Verizon Center, and will return this fall after a series of stadium shows over the summer. Tickets for the Verizon Center show are on sale now. 18 Aug 2009 17:00:47 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/acdc_090724.shtml Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular is now on tour in North America and will perform eight performances at Verizon Center from Wednesday, September 16 through Sunday, September 20. 18 Aug 2009 17:00:27 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/dinosaurs_090617.shtml Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) is proud to announce that Verizon Center will host the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Rockettes for the first time ever this December. This beloved holiday show will delight the entire family when it hits the stage at Verizon Center on December 18-20. As a special pre-sale opportunity, June 16th through June 30th, KIDS (2-12) will save $15.00 on tickets using the code "JUNEP". Schedule your Christmas group gathering now for GROUPS of 10 or more and save 10%. Tickets for the general public will go on sale mid-September. 18 Aug 2009 17:00:14 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/radiocityverizon_090615.shtml Miley Cyrus announced her 2009 North American Tour, presented by Walmart, and promoted by AEG Live. The 45-show tour, featuring special guest Metro Station, launches September 14, 2009 in Portland, OR and will play in several major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and more before wrapping in Miami on December 2nd. The North American tour will feature special guest Metro Station. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m.. Ticket prices range from $39.50 - 79.50 plus fees and applicable service charges. The show in Washington, D.C. will take place at Verizon Center on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. For updated tour information, fans can visit www.mileycyrus.com. 18 Aug 2009 16:59:23 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/mileycyrus_090604.shtml As if a night together with Grammy Award winner Keith Urban, one of the industry's most explosive and critically hailed live acts isn't enough, now comes word that Urban's "Escape Together World Tour" together with KC Masterpiece® and Kingsford® Washington D.C. stop will also feature multi-platinum superstars Sugarland. Ticket prices for the concert at Verizon Center on August 20 at 7:30 p.m. start at $20 and are set to go on-sale Friday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. 18 Aug 2009 16:58:28 GMT http://www.verizoncenter.com/news/keithurban_090323.shtml