FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Scott Williams
September 22, 2009 310-963-6093 / scott@seasideice.com
Tom Kearney
310-430-3797/ tom@seasideice.com
Andrew Mason – Dir of Marketing
310-936-4205/ amason@seasideice.com
SEASIDE ICE RETURNS WITH SEASONAL ICE SKATING AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
AT THE SEASIDE LAGOON IN REDONDO BEACH THIS NOVEMBER 10 – JANUARY 18
Now Booking Parties, Events, Fundraisers, and Groups
What: Outdoor ice skating at the beach creates a seaside winter wonderland, with daily public skating, holiday decorations, corporate and private parties, and weekly special events.
Where: The Seaside Lagoon, located in the heart of Redondo Beach King Harbor at 200 Portofino Way, will once again be the site of the South Bay’s first outdoor ice skating experience. Parking at 181 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
When: Skating available November 10, 2009 through January 18, 2010. School holiday schedule is 11:00a.m. – 9:30p.m. weekdays and from 10:00a.m. – 10:30p.m. weekends. Check website for full schedule – www.seasideice.com .
Last season, Seaside Ice was a hugely successful winter holiday event, attracting over 25,000 skaters and an estimated 70,000 visitors. This season’s ten-week event will again feature a 60x120-foot ice rink constructed on the Seaside Lagoon’s sand in a picturesque setting.
The event, which will include holiday decorations and music, will feature the opportunity to skate outdoors ON THE BEACH, a calendar of special events, skating exhibitions, themed nights, games, music videos, Seaside Santa appearances, and non-stop entertainment for all ages. Seaside Ice was created by Tom Kearney and Scott Williams, through Seaside Ice, LLC, in partnership with the City of Redondo Beach. Bringing together the community of Redondo Beach, this duo is proud to spearhead a family event activity in their hometown.
Skating admission is $14 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under (including skate rental) and can be purchased at the Seaside Lagoon after November 10, or online at www.seasideice.com. For more info about group tickets and parties call 310.936.4205 or email staff@seasideice.com .
"After last year’s tremendous success we’re excited to be back with a bigger and better winter wonderland on the beach! We’re planning special events every week, including the Grand Opening Skate Party on November 10, a Fundraiser Skate Party for The Frozen Stage art history documentary on November 14, Swim Suit Skate Weekend on November 21 & 22, Seaside Santa Weekend on November 27 – 29, Northrop Grumman’s Skate with the Stars on December 5 & 6, Winterfest complete with tons of snow on December 18 – 20, skating on Christmas Day, a New Year’s Eve Skate Party on December 31, the King Harbor 50th Anniversary Celebration on January 9 & 10, and weekly specials like Friday Night Fever, Ruby’s Dine & Skate Tuesdays and Wednesday morning’s Best Western Sunrise Skate.
To skate outside is a unique pleasure that I can’t wait to share with the South Bay during the holiday season.” – Scott Williams
Scott Williams is the founder of Turtle Island Productions, Inc., which has produced live and televised entertainment including the American Open and TLC’s Ice Diaries. He is the Producer for NBC’s Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular for White Canvas Productions and has captured the Junior World, World Professional, and US Open figure skating titles. In 2002-2003 Scott coached world champion Michelle Kwan.
Tom Kearney created Pinch Hit Productions, which founded the Hermosa Beach Film festival, Hermosa Shorts, which has been called one of the best film festivals in the Country. After appearing in television and film, Tom produced Films, TV shows and commercials.
Joining the City of Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau in supporting Seaside Ice are Gold Sponsors Decron Properties and Ruby’s Diner; Silver Sponsors AES, the King Harbor Association, Best Western Sunrise Redondo Beach, Crowne Plaza Redondo & Marina, and The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club; Bronze Sponsors the King Harbor Marina, and HeadHigh Creative; and Media Sponsor The Beach Reporter.
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