Genre: Jazz

Venue: Ovation

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $49.50 and $59.95 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Trumpeter and composer Chris Botti released his first solo album in 1995 marking the beginning of a successful music career.

Two of his albums, 2004’s When I Fall in Love and 2005’s To Love Again: The Duets made number one Top Jazz album. Botti also earned himself a Grammy for the song, “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?” with vocals performed by Sting.

His newest release, Italia, inspired by the sounds and atmosphere of Italy, was nominated for a 2007 Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

All ages welcome- Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Featuring The Fixx, The Alarm and The English Beat

Genre: Rock

Venue: Amphitheatre

Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $20 plus tax and applicable fees (general admission)

Artist Info: New-wave British band The Fixx was formed in the early ‘80s and released its debut album, Shuttered Room, in 1982. The band is best known for its ‘80s hits, such as “One Thing Leads to Another,” “Saved by Zero,” “Sign of Fire” and “Are We Ourselves?”

The Alarm is an alternative rock band that emerged from Wales in the early ‘80s. The band has gained a loyal fan base through hits such as, “Sixty Eight Guns,” “Strength” and “Sold Me Down the River.” The English Beat is a ska revival band formed in England in the late ‘70s. The group released three albums in the ‘80s spawning the hits “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Too Nice to Talk To” and “Can’t Get Used to Losing You.”

All ages welcome- Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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United Vacations is bringing back one of its most popular vacation offers, a $100 Disney Gift Card included with packages for the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., throughout 2008.

To qualify for the Disney Gift Card offer customers must book by Dec. 31 and travel July 1 through Dec. 31 using promo code GIFT.

The following must be included in their package purchase. Vacations to the Walt Disney World Resort include roundtrip flight to Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) with four nights or more at a participating hotel, and four-day or longer Magic Your Way Ticket per person. Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort will receive their gift card upon check-in at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. Vacations to the Disneyland Resort include roundtrip flight to Disneyland Resort (DLR) with four nights or more at a participating hotel, and four-Day or longer Park Hopper Bonus Ticket per person.

Guests of the Disneyland Resort will receive their gift card upon check-in at a Disneyland Resort hotel, or, if staying in an Anaheim hotel, when they pick up their Park Hopper Bonus tickets at the theme park’s main entrance. Travelers can spend the Disney Gift Card online or on vacation to buy Disney merchandise, food and parking. Disney Gift Cards can be redeemed at selected shops and food locations throughout the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Store locations in the U.S., DisneyShopping.com and Disney Cruise Line. In addition, customers who book online will receive an additional 1,000 Mileage Plus bonus miles per reservation in addition to the miles they earn from their flight.

Families can also save up to 35 percent when they stay at any Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. In addition, select Anaheim hotels are offering some great deals that will help families save even more. So if their preference is to stay offsite they can take advantage of these offers: Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort - free breakfast daily, fourth night free; Best Western Stovall’s Inn - free breakfast daily, fourth night free; Best Western Pavilions - fourth night free. In addition, United Vacations “See America Sweepstakes Series” continues offering a chance to win a Disney vacation. Anyone age 21 or over may enter for a chance to win one of two vacations packages at www.unitedvacations.com by July 31.

The Walt Disney World Resort Package includes: roundtrip airfare for two to Orlando; three-night stay at a Walt Disney World Resort deluxe hotel; welcome gift; character breakfast for four; three-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Tickets for two; and a $300 Disney Gift Card. The Disneyland Resort Package includes: roundtrip airfare for two to Anaheim, Calif.; three-night stay at an onsite Disneyland Resort hotel; welcome gift; $200 Disney Gift Card; and three-Day Park Hopper Tickets for two

The all-suite Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel, located near Rosemont in Chicago, is offering the “Escape! Family Getaway Package” starting at just $99 per room, per night.

Available Thursday to Sunday evenings through Dec. 31, 2008, based on space availability, the package includes accommodations in a suite, with separate sleeping and living areas, as well as a large pizza, in-room movie, four cans of soda, free breakfast for children under 10, admission for the family into the hotel’s “Dive-In Movie” conducted each Friday and Saturday evening at the hotel’s indoor heated pool, and complimentary shuttle service to and from O’Hare International Airport.

For more information, call 800-HOTELS-1 or visit www.RenaissanceOHare.com

The Downtown Center Business Improvement District has announced its summer vacation campaign, LA Stay-and-Play, offering a range of hotel and entertainment packages.

The packages include tickets to sporting and entertainment events, meals in some of the city’s best restaurants, spa treatments, valet parking, in-town shuttle transportation, and discounts on shopping and sightseeing excursions, among other perks. Among the packages: The Omni Los Angeles Hotel is offering a “Show Must go On” package, starting at $299 per night. Included are valet parking; a $100 credit at Noé Restaurant; roundtrip transportation to the Ahmanson Theater, Mark Taper Forum, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles; and wine in the guestroom, among other perks.

The package is valid weekends through Dec. 31.

The Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Take Me Out to the Ballgame Package is priced at $250 per night and includes buffet breakfast, two Premium Loge seats for a Dodgers Game at Dodger Stadium and overnight parking.

The hotel’s Get Fit package is priced at $225 per night and includes buffet breakfast, a one-hour personal training or Pilates session, use of the Athletic Facility, an LAAC gym bag with spa products and overnight parking. The Hilton Checkers’ Hilton Bed & Breakfast package starts at $199 per night and includes breakfast for two. The Checkers Spa package includes a $100 gift certificate for a treatment at the Checkers Spa, as well as breakfast for two for $279 per night.

The Wilshire Grand is offering a Summer Fun package that features a Fun Book with discounts for a variety of spa, restaurant, sightseeing and other services, as well as parking. The package is priced at $249 per room for two nights and $339 for three nights. The Wilshire Grand’s Romance package is valid Thursday through Sunday from $109 per room and includes sparkling wine, strawberries, and breakfast for two.

The hotel’s Bed & Breakfast package is priced at $265 per person midweek and $185 weekends, plus $20 for a second adult. The hotel’s Valet Parking & Room package includes in-and-out parking privileges for $199 per room, per night.

Call 213-624-2146 or visit www.downtownla.com

If you live in South East Queensland or Northern New South Wales and you haven’t stayed at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, now is the perfect time to indulge in a well-deserved break at this beautiful five star resort.

From 1 June – 31 July, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is offering special set rates on their Amour and Awaken packages, so the only surprise you’ll get is seeing how beautiful this resort really is. Best of all you don’t have to drive far to enjoy a luxurious weekend away.

Picture yourself relaxing in the sun sipping a cocktail around the magnificent one-acre beach lagoon pool or enjoying a treatment at Champions Day Spa. Although only a few kilometers from home, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away – in paradise.

If you are after romance, the Amour package is $255 per night and includes luxurious accommodation, chocolates and sparkling wine on arrival, breakfast for two and a special 12 noon late check-out.

At $245 per night the Awaken package offers luxurious accommodation and a freshly prepared breakfast for two on your own schedule thanks to a 12 noon late check out.

Situated on the northern end of the Gold Coast, in the exclusive residential resort of Sanctuary Cove, the five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel is styled as a 1940’s grand Queensland homestead and set amidst lush, tropical gardens and mature palms.

To take advantage of this special offer call Toll Free (within Australia) 13 1234 or +61 7 5530 1234 and quote PROMO CODE WD633.

For more information on the hotel and additional packages visit www.sanctuarycove.hyatt.com

This summer ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering 19 diverse itineraries of 6 to 15 days, designed to reveal the quaint harbor towns, romantic countryside and grand historic ports of Northern Europe and the Baltic in the up-close, personal style only small ships can provide.

Accommodating just 296 guests, the all-suite, intimate Silver Cloud and Silver Wind are specifically designed to navigate narrow waterways and channels, offering an irresistible Northern Europe programme that includes the possibility to journey up the Gironde River to uncork the fine wines of Bordeaux; sail under the Tower Bridge into the heart of London; travel up the Neva River to call in the center of St. Petersburg; or cruise into Norway’s narrowest nooks.

“These itineraries will appeal to the sophisticated luxury traveler seeking a more intimate, in-depth exploration of Northern Europe,” said David Morris, Silversea’s executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. “Guests on these voyages will enjoy mind-enriching presentations complemented by shore adventures that are carefully designed to create a meaningful connection to the people, places and cultures visited.”

EXCITING NEW ADVENTURES ASHORE

Silversea’s Northern Europe voyages showcase nearly 60 different destinations with more than 245 optional shore excursions designed to appeal to a variety of interests. Following is a sampling of new optional tours:

** From St. Petersburg, journey to Star City (outside of Moscow) to be a “Cosmonaut for a Day” at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Get hands-on training with the rendezvous and docking simulator for the Soyuz-TM space vehicle. View a reconstructed copy of the Russian Mir Space Station and the fully functional hydro-laboratory at the space center still used for the training of future cosmonauts. Witness the massive space centrifuge, incorporated into daily cosmonaut exercises. (A more leisurely tour is also available that omits simulator training.)

** From Helsingborg, learn how to cook the Swedish way with celebrity television chef Tina Nordström “on location” at Nordström’s studio kitchen. Her name is a household word in Sweden thanks to her popular TV series Mat (Food). And she is well known to a U.S. audience through her programme New Scandinavian Cooking on PBS. Enjoy a lecture and hands-on cooking class followed by a delicious lunch featuring your own culinary creations — and the chance to chat and sip wine with the chef.

** From London, enjoy exclusive, after-hours access to two rare and unusual exhibitions at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace: “Amazing Rare Things,” a collection of scientific drawings and watercolors of nature from the Age of Discovery co-curated by distinguished naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, and “Treasures from the Royal Collection,” shaped by the personal tastes of kings and queens over more than 500 years. Guests will have a chance to view works by such masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Canaletto, and Winterhalter, among others.

MIND-ENRICHING JOURNEYS

These voyages will also showcase a diverse enrichment program of noted scholars, writers, and other experts selected from a variety of fields to share their passion, knowledge and insider views for the entertainment and edification of Silversea’s guests. A small sampling includes:

– Silver Wind departs on a 10-day voyage (#2816) from London to Stockholm with calls in Honfleur, Antwerp, Copenhagen, Rostock and Ronne. Enrichment Host: Richard Tallboys, former British ambassador twice decorated by Queen Elizabeth. His planned lectures will explore the creation of a single Europe, Scandinavia’s place in history, and Russia’s relationship with western Europe. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at USD$5,277 per person.

– Silver Wind departs July 2 on a 12-day, roundtrip voyage (#2819) from Stockholm with calls in Ornskoldsvik, Lulea, Kokkola, Vaasa, Copenhagen (overnight), Helsingborg, Rostock, Ronne, Gdansk and Visby. Enrichment Host: Dr. Lawrence Herson, an Ohio State University professor emeritus and former election analyst for CBS. In 1995 Mikhail Gorbachev invited him to deliver a series of lectures in Russia on the American democratic experience. For Silver Wind’s guests, his presentations will cover Scandinavian history and culture, touching on the role of the Vikings as well as traders, crusaders and war in the Baltic lands. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at USD$6,777 per person.

– Silver Wind departs July 21 on a 15-day, roundtrip voyage (#2821) from Copenhagen with calls in Alesund, Gravdal, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Tromso, Geiranger and Bergen. Enrichment Hosts: Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew L. Steigman, now associate dean at the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. He will present in-depth lectures on the history and culture of Norway and the Vikings. Also on hand will be Corey Sandler, author of Henry Hudson: Dreams and Obsession, to share insights on Hudson’s adventurous travels. And offering guests an authentic taste of Norway will be Relais & Châteaux guest chef Eyvind Hellstrøm, owner and chef of Bagatelle, Oslo’s famous Michelin two-star restaurant. Silver Sailing cruise fares start at USD$9,796 per person.

– Silver Cloud departs August 5 on a 15-day, roundtrip voyage (#1823) from Copenhagen visiting Kirkwall, Lerwick, Thorshavn, Reykjavick, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Alesund, and Bergen, plus an inaugural call to Sylt. Enrichment Hosts: Dr. Peter Crimes, former University of Liverpool paleontologist, will illustrate the culture and history of these northernmost regions with his original photography. Additionally, Dr. Louis René Beres, professor of political science at Purdue University, will delve into world affairs and the perspectives of artists and writers from Denmark, Norway and Germany. And for culinary enthusiasts, the Viking Cooking School will be hosted by Kathleen Bruno, curriculum development manager for Viking Cooking Schools. Early Booking Incentve cruise fares start at USD$11,196 per person.

– Silver Wind departs August 19 on a 10-day, Copenhagen-to-London cruise (#2824), featuring a 3-day, 2-night stopover in historic St. Petersburg and calls in Helsinki and Tallinn. Enrichment Hosts: Alastair Bruce, a direct descendant of Robert the Bruce, will be on hand to discuss modern monarchies from Russia to Britain. And slated to host a special musical enrichment program is Michael Law, musical director of London’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra. His engaging musical lectures, combining stories, piano and song, will explore the works of Noel Coward, Cole Porter and others. Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at USD$7,985 per person.

– Silver Wind departs August 29 on a 12-day roundtrip voyage (#2825) from London visiting Guernsey, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Stornoway, Kirkwall, Invergordon and Edinburgh. Enrichment Hosts: Brian Hoey, royal biographer and television commentator, will present an illustrated history of the Royal Yacht Britannia, provide an overview of Buckingham Palace and discuss the legacy of Princess Diana. And for epicures, Gordon Bell, brand ambassador and master of Scotch whisky, will share his insights on the art of blending malt whiskies. Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at USD$9,600 per person.

Detailed information and complete itineraries are available at www.silversea.com. A colorful self-mailer describing the Northern Europe voyage collection is available to travel agents and can be ordered online at Silversea’s website.

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of all inclusive conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II in 2008, the company’s itineraries encompass all seven continents.

Silversea has for the past four consecutive years been named Best Cruise Line by readers of Australia’s Luxury Travel and Style magazine. For nine consecutive years, Silversea has been named “Number One Small Ship Line” in the Readers’ Choice survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the USA and in 2007 was the only cruise line named in the UK edition of Condé Nast Traveller’s “Top 100 Luxury Travel Experiences” at the same time topping the Small Cruise Line award for the eighth time. Silversea has been selected as “World’s Best Small Ship Line” in the US Travel + Leisure readers’ poll for the past eight years. The First TravelWeekly Asia Industry Awards named Silversea as ‘Best Luxury Cruise Operator 2007′.

Eastbourne presents a world class getaway this June with tennis star, Ana Ivanovic, ranked the No 2 player in the world, making her Devonshire Park debut in two weeks.

The International Women’s Open is already attracting top tennis names from around the world when it returns from 14-21 June, including Amelie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenport and Marion Bartoli. Boasting some of the highest calibre grass courts in the world, Eastbourne makes a first class destination for a June getaway with the opportunity to watch international stars up close.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “This year’s championships are shaping up to be one of the best tournaments yet in the event’s 33-year history. Boosted by the fantastic news earlier this year that from 2009 the men’s tournament will join the women’s at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne is becoming recognised alongside top sporting destinations across the globe. Anyone visiting Eastbourne within the next few weeks is sure to be gripped by tennis fever.”

With Ladies Day, Twilight Tennis and Tennis on the Beach all scheduled into the week long tournament for 2008, Devonshire Park offers a real garden party atmosphere.

Girls will be lining up to get their glad rags on for Ladies Day on Tuesday 17 June when all visitors to the event will be able to pick up a goody bag. There is a chance to watch all the action on the prestigious grass courts, do some celebrity spotting and top the day off with a glass of champagne.

Or for those who are hard at work during the day and miss out on the tennis action, organisers are introducing a Twilight Tennis session for the first time on Wednesday 18 June. With a main draw match starting at 6pm, spectators can come along after work to enjoy a 3rd round match with cocktails and Boogie Woogie blues entertainment from Big Al’s Trio after the match.

Plus kids can join in the tennis action too with Tennis on the Beach. Kidzone activities will take place Monday - Friday on Eastbourne’s Western Lawns with children from local schools being coached by staff from the LTA.

With plenty of places to choose from when it comes to finding somewhere to stay in Eastbourne, spectators enjoying the International Women’s Open can opt for 5-star luxury, small friendly guesthouses, or harbour-side apartments. See www.visiteastbourne.com for accommodation inspiration.

June also sees the opening of the town’s new da Vinci Hotel. Eastbourne’s first art hotel is located less than a 5 minute walk from Devonshire Park and is taking bookings now.

For more information on this year’s tournament visit www.eastbourne-tennis.co.uk or to book tickets telephone 01323 412000.

Calling it “A Conservation Journey in Paradise”, Abercrombie & Kent is donating proceeds from MV ‘Clipper Odyssey’s’ South Seas Adventure (Nov. 5 to 22, 2008) to help revive a Polynesian landmark.

Proceeds from this journey will underwrite the restoration of Marae Orongo, a sacred site on Atiu Island fallen into disrepair.

While visiting the island, travellers take part in a special rededication ceremony marking their contribution to this conservation effort. Charters of the six-passenger ‘Fleur de Lys’ barge departing May 25, save 25 percent off of the charter rate.

Travellers journey through the heart of France’s most famous wine-producing region with opportunities to sample the local vintages, glimpse Gallic history and enjoy the good life.

For information on these featured journeys and services, please contact an A&K destination specialist at 800.554.7016 or visit Abercrombie & Kent online at www.abercrombiekent.com

Latour, a division of IsramWorld, is offering a new Eco Adventure program designed to be appropriate for families. Rio and Santa Catarina Eco Adventure by Private Car includes Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Garopaba and Rio do Rastro Mountains.

The nine-day/eight-night program has daily arrivals in Rio de Janeiro. It’s priced from $3,562 per person including land and regional air. Highlights: Ascend to the top of Corcovado Mountain, now one of the Seven Wonders of the World;

Relax at the Tropical Beaches of Santa Catarina State; Thrilling White Water Rafting (Category II & III); Unforgettable Encounter with Right Whales and their Calves! (July through October); and Jeep or Horseback Ride in the Evergreen Canyons of the Rio do Rastro Mountains.

Tours include: airfare from Rio de Janeiro to Florianópolis; accommodations; meals per itinerary; transfers and sightseeing per itinerary by private car; locally hosted by private English-speaking guides; hotel taxes and service charges; deluxe flight bag and document kit; and USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.

For more information, call 800-825-0825 or visit www.latour.com