Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Weekend Recreation
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On December 20, 2008, four of the local youth organizations will join together for a great performance. Mid-Columbia Ballet, Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club, Tri-Cities Amateur Hockey Association, and An Daire Academy of Irish Dance will be performing together at the Toyota Center in Kennewick using the stage and ice to create an unforgettable performance. The cost of admission is only $6. After the performance the public is invited to skate on the ice for free with skate rentals available. To purchase tickets, go here.
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"Exciting!"Âť "Rewarding!"Âť "Entertaining!"Âť are the words used to describe Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. An enchanting Irish folklore of love, danger, and desire that will capture your attention from the moment you take your seat. For this reason Lord of the Dance has remained the number 1 dance for the past 11 years.
To learn more about Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance visit the official website, www.lordofthedance.com, where you can find information about the origin, find photos, and learn more about the dance. The Lord of the Dance group is scheduled to perform at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or ticket sales go to Tri City Herald's Calendar
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