In a few weeks’ time, some of the best tennis players in the world touch down in Vancouver for the 2013 Davis Cup. This year’s tournament matches up the world #1-ranked Spanish team against team Canada in the first round of play. While rosters likely won’t be announced until 10-day deadline prior to the start of the tournament, it’s already been confirmed that Spanish superstars Rafael Nadal and Davis Ferrer will miss the Vancouver (Nadal due to stomach ailments and Ferrer to scheduling conflicts).
The absence of Nadal and Ferrer means a better chance for Canada. Likely included on the team from the host nation will be world #13-ranked Milo Raonic in men’s singles, doubles specialist Daniel Nestor and Vancouver’s own Vasek Pospisil. It’s hoped that the intimate and raucous atmosphere from last year’s Davis Cup event against France will return to UBC, giving a boost to the home team facing a still-strong Spanish squad.
The 2013 Davis Cup takes place at the University of British Columbia’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre from February 1-3. Don’t miss out on this world-class tennis event – get your Davis Cup tickets today!
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NHL lockout ends after 16-hour marathon negotiating session
By Kat
Well, it took 113 days, cancelled 625 games and put a bad taste in just about everyone’s mouths, but the NHL lockout is over. The hockey world and its fans woke up on Sunday morning to the news that a tentative 10-year CBA deal had been reached. While the deal still has to be ratified by both the owners and players, it looks like the league could finally be back on the ice come Saturday, January 19th.
As of now, no schedule has been released. However, it’s expected that it will include 48-50 games, and rumors are circulating that it could comprise entirely of in-conference games. If true, that means we likely won’t see matchups between Western and Eastern conference teams until the Stanley Cup Finals.
Now that the lockout is over, talk now turns to whether an embittered fan base will return the rinks:
Will you be watching the NHL when players hit the ice again? Or has the lockout turned you off the NHL for good?
As soon as the NHL announces its schedule, rest assured that ShowTimeTickets.com has got you covered for NHL tickets! Whether you’re a Canucks, Maple Leafs or Rangers fan, We Are Never Sold Out!
Georges St-Pierre to defend title vs. Nick Diaz at UFC 158 in Montreal
GSP is getting his wish.
Fresh off his comeback win over Carlos Condit one month ago, Georges St-Pierre is returning to the Octagon in the spring. The reigning welterweight champion is set to fight Nick Diaz in a title bout at the Bell Centre on March 16, 2013. It’s a fight that St-Pierre has been gunning for in the aftermath of his successful title defence in November, a rematch after Diaz was pulled from their UFC 137 matchup due to Diaz’s no-show at promotional events and then injury forcing St-Pierre out of another matchup back in February.
The bout between GSP and Diaz has clearly touched a nerve with the normally statesman-like St-Pierre, who was quoted as saying that Diaz has “made it personal and I personally can’t wait”. There’s bad blood between the two fighters, which should make for an especially interesting match-up come March.
Other matchups on the UFC 158 card include other welterweight bouts between Canadian Rory MacDonald and Carlos Condit, as well as Johny Hendricks taking on Jake Ellenberger. Public onsales start January 19th, but fans can pre-order their UFC 158 tickets with ShowTimeTickets.com, where you can get any ticket, any time for all the best events worldwide!
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Cirque du Soleil's "Amaluna" blends feminist-themed Tempest with circus
Cirque du Soleil is world-renowned for its dazzling combination of circus acrobatics, theatrical storytelling and unmatched production value in costumes and live music. What began as a small touring troupe is now one of Canada’s most recognizable and successful entertainment exports, with shows in over 40 countries.
Cirque’s latest North American production Amaluna is currently performing under their trademark blue-and-yellow tent at Vancouver’s Concord Pacific Place. The show is inspired by the Shakespearean tale The Tempest, following a group of men washed ashore upon a mysterious island populated by goddesses. A princess of the island eventually falls in love with one of the men and the show’s acts follow the trials of the ensuing romance.
The show has garnered rave reviews (see: The Straight and Vancouver Sun) from the press praising the show’s plot, cast, and of course, the circus stunts and acts that have made Cirque so famous. Highlights – if one can pick one out of the many – include women traipsing on tight-wires in high heels, aerial scenes with actors careening over the audience’s heads, and a steamy, borderline-PG waterbowl contortionist act.
Amaluna is on an extended run at Vancouver’s Concord Pacific Place until January 20th, 2013, and is slated to perform in Calgary and Edmonton in the spring. Order your Cirque du Soleil tickets today and experience an unforgettable show like no other!
2013 Davis Cup back in Vancouver
After a successful run this past February, the Davis Cup is returning to Vancouver. From February 1st to 3rd, some of the world’s best tennis players will descend upon the Doug Mitchell Sports Centre at the University of British Columbia.
The Davis Cup tournament is the premier international team event in men’s tennis, and this year’s event pits Spain against Canada. While it’s not clear whether top-ranked Spaniard Rafael Nadal will make the trip to Vancouver – players have not yet been named to teams – team Canada is still guaranteed to be in tough against the #1-ranked tennis nation in the world.
Tennis fans will not want to miss out as the best players in the sport descend on the UBC court this February – order your Davis Cup Tickets today with ShowTimeTickets.com, where We Are Never Sold Out!
Oprah to bring seminars to Vancouver and Calgary in January 2013
By Kat
Talk show host, media producer and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey – arguably the most successful and influential woman in the entertainment business – is coming to Vancouver and Calgary! Today it was announced that Winfrey had added a January 24th show in Vancouver, in addition to her Calgary show on January 22nd that was announced earlier this month.
An Evening with Oprah dates:
January 22, 2013 – Calgary, AB (Scotiabank Saddledome)
January 24, 2013 – Vancouver, BC (Rogers Arena)
Tickets to Oprah’s Calgary show are already sold out at the box office, and tickets to her Vancouver date officially go on sale Dec. 1.
Regardless of whether tickets are sold out at the box office, you can get your Oprah Winfrey tickets from ShowTimeTickets.com, where We Are Never Sold Out!