ACCESS THE ARTS At the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Your Day To Secure Your Seats For The Shows You Love

A two-day event to provide the performing arts lover a chance to test drive their seats, obtain special offers with purchase of a series subscription from one of the three resident companies and enjoy tastings from the some of the areas best restaurants. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) August 18, 2010 - ATLANTA - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will open its doors on Sunday, August 22 and Monday, August 23 from 12 Noon to 3:00 p.m. to offer the performing arts lover the opportunity to visit the venue, "test-drive your seats" in the theatre, obtain information and purchase subscriptions for the 2010/2011 season presented by the Centre's three resident companies, Gas South Broadway Series, The Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet. Each resident company will have special "Access the Arts" subscription offers only available at this two-day event.

The special "Access the Arts" offers from the resident company are:
• Gas South Broadway Series will offer one ticket per subscription to the Holiday Ice Spectacular at the Cobb Energy Centre this December.
• The Atlanta Opera will offer an added value incentive to those who buy an opera subscription at the event - the choice of waiving the $15 ticket handling fee or two free passes to a final dress rehearsal of their choice.
• Atlanta Ballet will offer a "Buy Three Get One Free" - purchase Moulin Rouge, Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty and get Fusion free.

Attendees will enjoy a festive atmosphere, entertainment, giveaways, food and beverage sampling from the Centre's own Executive Chef, M.G. Farris and local restaurants* including: Ted's Montana Grill, Copeland's, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt - both days; Sunday will also feature McCray's Tavern and Big Chow Grill, Monday will feature Maggiano's and Crepe Revolution.

Attendees will also be able to register for the Grand Prize drawing that includes tickets to each of the four shows of the Gas South Broadway Series, and a pair of tickets to one performance of the Atlanta Ballet, and one production of The Atlanta Opera at the Centre. Once attendees have registered, they need not be present at the time of the drawing to win.

Sunday will also feature fun, family friendly activities including a chance to meet B98.5's Jordan Graye, learn Hip Hop or take an introduction to Ballet class from the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education teachers, learn the art of trick roping or juggling. Attendees may also tour the venue and pose for photos with strolling costume characters.

Self -parking at the Centre for this event will be free. For the latest information please visit, www.cobbengerycentre.com or call 770.916.2800.

About Cobb Energy Centre
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, a $145 million, state-of-the-art facility, is located at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway in northwest Atlanta, inside the Perimeter. Cobb Energy Centre is a premier venue for opera, concerts, Broadway shows, ballet, educational performances, family shows and corporate meetings and events. The Centre hosts three resident companies, Gas South Broadway Series, The Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet. The facility includes the 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre, 10,000-square-foot Kessel D. Stelling, Jr. Ballroom and other meeting spaces, 1,000 parking spaces including a 700-space parking deck, and full-service food and beverage capabilities. The Centre, part of the Cobb-Galleria complex, is governed by the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority. Additional information about the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is available at www.cobbenergycentre.com.

*Restaurants are subject to change.

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