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Signature Conversations Series debuts at the Palace
02/06/2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 6, 2007 CONTACT: Sheree Marcucci
(203) 755-8483 X 133
marcucci@palacetheaterct.org
SIGNATURE CONVERSATIONS SERIES TO DEBUT AT PALACE
Waterbury Hospital Sponsor of New Signature Conversations Series
WATERBURY – The Palace Theater debuts its innovative new series Signature Conversations, “intimate evenings…fascinating people” on February 28 at 7:00pm, with ESPN’s Chris Berman giving the Inside Scoop on the world of pro sports. Informative yet entertaining, Signature Conversations, which is sponsored by Waterbury Hospital, promises to stimulate and educate with a diverse roster of names and topics spanning the world of literature, politics, business, entertainment and other current facets in today’s society.
Co-presented by the Waterbury Regional Chamber and the Palace Theater, The Inside Scoop: An Evening with ESPN’s Chris Berman is the first offering in the three show series and will feature a forty-five minute presentation by Berman, followed by a thirty minute question and answer session emceed by WATR News Director, Bob Sagendorf, a long-time friend and former colleague of Berman. An additional opportunity, which will be a unique feature of each Signature Conversations Series show, is the Pre-Game Meet and Great for those who want to get up close and personal with the speakers by purchasing a VIP ticket. Berman will meet with VIP ticket purchasers over wine and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 5:30 pm in the theater’s Poli Club.
The Inside Scoop: An Evening with ESPN’s Chris Berman
Wednesday, February 28 – 7:00pm sponsored by Webster Bank and O & G
With his trademark combination of enthusiasm, knowledge and wit, Chris Berman has come to embody ESPN's dedication to entertaining sportsfans, and in the process, has become one of America's most respected and beloved sportscasters. Come hear his inimitable style live as he gives his take on the world of sports!
Tickets: $20-35; $10 student ticket available
*VIP ticket - $150 includes the Pre-Game Meet and Greet reception with Berman at 5:30pm. Call the box office for tickets 203.755.4700. Call the Waterbury Regional Chamber for VIP tickets 203.757.0701 -more-
Single tickets are $35.
VIP tickets including pre-show reception with Mayes are $80.
Book Clubs and other groups purchasing ten or more tickets can enjoy a 20% discount, some restrictions apply. Candace Bushnell
Tuesday May 1 – 7:30pm
Author of the wildly popular bestseller Sex and the City, which spawned the HBO hit series starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Candace Bushnell captured the country's attention by breaking down the bedroom doors of NYC’s rich and beautiful and exposing the true story of sex, love and relationships today. Dubbed "the Sharon Stone of journalism," Bushnell shares encounters, relationships and good-byes that provide an often humorous, sometimes bleak, but always honest look at what it means to be single in a city where "Cupid has flown the coop." After the presentation WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney will moderate a Question & Answer session with Bushnell and the audience. Patrons will also receive a complimentary gift from Viso Bello Day Spa. Single tickets are $35.
VIP tickets including pre-show reception with Mayes are $80.
Book Clubs and other groups purchasing ten or more tickets can enjoy a 20% discount, some restrictions apply. To order tickets call or visit the theater’s box office 203.755.4700/100 East main Street, Waterbury, or on-line at www.palacetheaterct.org.
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Frances Mayes
Thursday, March 15 – 7:30pm
A widely published poet and essayist, Frances Mayes is the best-selling author of four books about Tuscany. The now-classic Under the Tuscan Sun—which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a Touchstone movie starring Diane Lane—was followed by Bella Tuscany and two illustrated books, In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home. A frequent contributor to food and travel publications, Mayes reaches out to audiences about taking chances, living in Italy, the pleasures of food, wine, gardens and the “voluptuousness of Italian life.”
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