[NEohioPAL]do something different for the holidays

[reynolds,victoria]

Dear NEOIOPAL Subscribers:

During a period of history when the spirit of family and friendship is
more important than ever, there's no better way to share the spirit of
Christmas than with The Colors of Christmas 2003.=20

As a contemporary alternative to standard holiday events, The Colors of
Christmas is a new generation of holiday show. Earning high praise from
the press, the tour has been a big hit with audiences nationwide. It's
also becoming a seasonal centerpiece in many major cities across
America, growing in popularity each year.

Coming to The University of Akron's E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on
Thursday, December 11 at  7:30 p.m., The Colors of Christmas is a
concert for family, a concert for friends. The tour spotlights a troupe
of famed, award-winning performers who sing cherished songs of the
season, and hits from their individual repertoires.=20

This year, the tour features headliners Peabo Bryson, Irene Cara,
Christopher Cross and Sheena Easton. (Please see attached bios and fact
sheets.) The diversity of material and impressive talents of these
singers promises a joyful holiday atmosphere and an enjoyable concert
performance.=20

Making this concert even more precious to Akron, The Colors of Christmas
troupe is accompanied by a full orchestra and The Chancel Choir from
Akron's Arlington Church of God.

Now on sale, tickets for The Colors of Christmas are priced at $40, $35
and $25. Tickets are available through the E.J. Thomas Hall Ticket
Office at 330.972.7570. Tickets can also be purchased at all
Ticketmaster Centers, via Charge-By-Phone at 330.945.9400 (Akron),
216.241.5555 (Cleveland), or online at www.ticketmaster.com
<http://www.ticketmaster.com/> .=20

For more information call E.J. Thomas Hall at 330/972-7520 or get
details online at www.ejthomashall.com <http://www.ejthomashall.com/> .