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This Week in History

2009-07-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Every year Philips Arena hosts everyone's favorite furry stuffed animal, ELMO! Join us this year for Elmo's most recent advenutre with his Sesame Street pals. Sesame Street presents Elmo's Green Thumb at Philips Arena on September 17-20. As tradition follows with Elmo's visit every Septmeber so does the special ticket pre-sale for all of Elmo's freinds. Click here and enter the password SEWP to get your tickets today for the whole family before the general on sale on August 3. http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/114689/1231952

This Week in History

2009-07-09T13:54:00.000-07:00

In July of 2004 Dragon Tales performed 6 shows with Philips Arena! This was a theatre style show that included apperances by Max and Emmy, and their dragon friends Cassie, Ord, Zak and Wheezie. With their magical dragon's scales, Max and Emmy where able to have many fun adventures at Philips Arena's Dragon Land.

This Week in History

2009-06-29T13:36:00.000-07:00

On June 28th, 2003 Matchbox 20 took the stage at Philips Arena as they toured North America on their Junior Album-More Than You Think You Are. Check out the footage here live from 2003 at Philips Arena!

This Week in History

2009-06-22T14:02:00.000-07:00

On June 29th 2001 Rod Stewart took the stage at Philips Arena for the first time! As a part of his Forever Young tour Philips Arena was one of many stops on the North American tour. At the time, Rod Stewart was in his 50's but still moved around the stage singing hits such as the trio of "Handbags & Gladrags," "The First Cut is the Deepest," and "Reason to Believe," it was obvious Rod was going to stretch his set-list far and wide to please his oldest to youngest fans.

This Week in History

2009-06-15T12:39:00.001-07:00

This time last year Hot 107.9 held its 13th annual Birthday Bash at Philips Arena. This sell out show was hosted by acts including Gorrilla Zoe, Shawty Lo, and TI to name a few!
Hot 107.9 is back this year at Philips Arean to celebrate another year of success in their 14th Annual Birthday Bash. This year's scheudled artist include Yung La, Trey Songz, Young Dro, Hurricane Chris, Jeremih, Keri Hilson, Rick Ross, F.L.Y., Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, Plies, Oj the Juice Man, Pleasure P., and Lil' Will. Great seats for this year's event are going fast. Click here to purchase your seats today- http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004296E4E185F4?artistid=1318808&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3

This Week in History

2009-06-08T13:54:00.001-07:00

Almost exactly 2 years later Keith Urban will return to Philips Arena for another amazing concert on Saturday, June 13th! This time he will be accompanied by very special guest Taylor Swift to help kick off the show! Were you here in June of 2007 when Keith Urban took the stage with The Wreckers-Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp? What was your favorite part of the show?

This Week in History

2009-06-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

On June 3, 2003 Fleetwood Mac performed their Say You Will at Philips Arena. The group performed classics such as The Chain, Dreams, Rhiannon, Second Hand News, and many others. Fleetwood Mac returned to Philips Arena again in April 2009 for another amazing night of classic hits.

Did you attend either show? What was your favorite part of these performances at Philips Arena?

This Week in History

2009-05-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

TI said farewell to fans on Sunday night at Philips Arena before he service a sentience of a year and a day. In front of 16,000 plus fans he performed various Grammy Award winning tracks and was joined on stage in droves by his friends and family of the Atlanta based, Grand Hustle Entertainment. Where you at T.I.'s Final Goodbye Bash at Philips Arena? What did you think of this show?

TI's Goodbye Bash at Philips Arena

2009-05-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

TI will hold his Final Goodbye Bash at Philips Arena this Sunday, May 24th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for this show starting at $10. Be a part of history as TI takes the stage just two days before his 101 day sabbatical. Click here to purchase tickets-http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E0042ADDEB08A08?artistid=966058&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3

Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at Philips Arena

2009-05-11T14:42:00.001-07:00

Hot 107.9 will bring Birthday Bash to Philips Arena on June 20. Artists scheduled to appear include Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and Plies. Click on the link below to vote on who you want to see at Birthday Bash?
Click here and cast your vote today! http://hot1079atl.com/Article.asp?id=1307733

Hawks make it to round 2!

2009-05-04T11:37:00.001-07:00

The Atlanta Hawks have advanced to round 2 of the NBA playoffs facing the Cleaveland Cavaliers. Games 3 and 4 will be at home at Philips Arena. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com for the following:

Game 3-Sautrday, May 9th at 8:00 PM
Game 4-Monday, May 11th at 7:00 PM

Where you at Philips Arena for any of the round 1 series vs. Miami Heat? What was your favorite game highlight?

Hawks vs. Heat Game 7

2009-05-01T19:59:00.001-07:00

After tonight’s bought in Miami vs. D. Wade and the Heat, the Hawks will be back at Philips Arena on Sunday for game 7 at 1:00 PM.

Come down early to the Atlanta Hawks Block Party on Philips Drive and join in the excitement.

Tickets are on sale and great seats are still available.

Visit www.ticketmaster.com for tickets and more game information.

Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena for Game 5

2009-04-27T13:59:00.001-07:00

Don’t miss the Atlanta Hawks as they take on the Miami Heat tonight at 8:00 on TNT. Cheer you Hawks on as they return home for game 5 at Philips Arena on Wednesday. Get your tickets for game 5 now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/114689/805898. Come out early o Wednesday and enjoy the Atlanta Hawks Block Party on Philips Drive full of fun, excitement, and visits by the mascots and dance team!

This Week in History

2009-04-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

Way back in the day....in 2001, Elton John and Billy Joel played a late April concert at Philips Arena, marking a performance that would return many times in the future! The Face 2 Face tour most recently performed at Philips Arena on March 14, 2009. This show traditionally features an opening act of both artists playing twin pianos, solo sets from both John and Joel, and a highly anticipated grand finale. Have you been to Elton John and Billy Joel Face2Face at Philips Arena? What was your favorite song that was played?

This Week in History

2009-04-20T19:33:00.001-07:00

This time last year Bruce Springsteen took the stage at Philips Arena to perform some of his classic hits such as Born in the USA. Exactly a year and a day later Bruce Springsteen is back LIVE in concert at Philips Arena, this time to perform songs from his new album Working on a Dream. Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary rock icon LIVE at Philips Arena! Limited seating is still available and can be purchased at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00423DDFC6982A?artistid=860453&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Hawks Play-Off tickets on sale!!

2009-04-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

The Hawks playoff schedule has been announced and the excitement will begin on Sunday night at Philips Arena. Here is the game schedule for the Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat series.
Game 1 - Sun April 19 Miami at Atlanta 8:00PM 8:00PM TNT
Game 2 - Wed April 22 Miami at Atlanta 8:00PM 8:00PM TNT
Game 3 - Sat April 25 Atlanta at Miami 6:30PM 6:30PM TNT
Game 4 - Mon April 27 Atlanta at Miami TBD TBD TBD
Game 5 * Wed April 29 Miami at Atlanta TBD TBD TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 1 Atlanta at Miami TBD TBD TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 3 Miami at Atlanta TBD TBD TBD

Get your tickets now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/114689/805898

This Week in History

2009-04-13T11:28:00.001-07:00

This time last year, the Atlanta Hawks re-introduced the city to the excitement of the NBA play-offs! As the Atlanta Hawks took on the 8th position for the Eastern Conference they also took on the challenge of the Boston Celtics, pushing the champs to a 7th round contest!
The Hawks have done it again Atlanta, as we have clinched the 4th position for the Eastern Conference and a home court advantage for round one, we will take on the Miami Heat! Games start this weekend, get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com! Can't wait for the excitement, check out a play-off pre0view this Tuesday night at Philips Arena as the Hawks take on the Heat in the final game of their regular season. Seats are still available at www.ticketmaster.com!

Philips Arena Concessions Discounts!

2009-04-07T08:40:00.001-07:00

Next time you are at Philips Arena visit Fancy Franks at portal 20 for one of the "out of the ordinary" Fancy Frank concoctions! Choose from a jumbo Chicago Dog, New York Dog, Georgia Dog, the list is endless!

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This Week in History

2009-04-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

PHILIPS ARENA ACHIEVES COVETED LEED CERTIFICATION TO BECOME THE FIRST-EVER GREEN NBA OR NHL ARENA

ATLANTA, GA – April 6, 2009 – Atlanta’s Philips Arena, home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, announced today that it has achieved LEED for Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance
(LEED-EB: O&M) certification as specified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” and represents independent, third-party verification that Philips Arena has met green building operating standards and performance measures. Philips Arena is the first NBA or NHL arena to achieve this certification for an existing facility.

Philips Arena has taken a leadership role in promoting sustainability in Atlanta, and has set a new green standard nationally for arena operations and design. Its achievement represents a challenge to other venues to minimize their environmental impacts while enhancing their ability to use energy and water efficiently, to recycle, and to educate their audiences on the benefits of these actions.

“Achieving LEED-EB O&M certification is a transcendent process and I am extremely proud of our management team’s effort to make Philips Arena the first in North America to accomplish this goal,” said Atlanta Spirit Owner Rutherford Seydel. “My partners and I agree we must continue to find ways to manage our events with the lowest environmental impact possible. We will continue to work with our fans and partners to raise our green performance and promote conservation throughout metro Atlanta.”

"If every one of our 5.1 million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. followed the lead of Philips Arena and worked to become more energy efficient, we could save some $160 billion by 2030 and put a significant dent in our carbon emissions,” said USGBC President, CEO and Founding Chairman Rick Fedrizzi. “There are also tremendous water-saving practices that are built into LEED and I know how important that is in Atlanta. Schools, stores, hotels, office buildings, government buildings and sports arenas all have a contribution to make, and Philips Arena is to be congratulated for its achievement and the leadership it demonstrates for others.”

Both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have made environmental conservation a key initiative for their teams and leagues. "Congratulations to the Atlanta Thrashers and the entire Atlanta Spirit Organization for achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification of Philips Arena as the first green sports arena in the United States," said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. "This accomplishment is even more notable considering that Philips Arena has achieved this certification as an existing facility. The Thrashers are helping to set the standard for the NHL in our League-wide commitment to meet green operating standards and performance measures through our Keep the Ice from Melting initiative." Philips Arena’s LEED-EB O&M certification came just prior to the NBA’s first ever league-wide Green Week being held April 4-10 to help educate its fans on how they can contribute to a better environment.

In order to achieve LEED-EB: O&M certification, Philips Arena partnered with Southface, the region’s nationally recognized non-profit leader in the promotion of sustainable, high performance buildings. Southface provided the arena with LEED administration assistance as well as technical assistance and expertise in upgrading its overall energy performance, water consumption, indoor air quality, and waste stream management. According to Dennis Creech, Executive Director of Southface, “Through its strong green commitment, Philips Arena will save money by reducing its energy and water costs, and will also create a better indoor environment for its employees and visitors. Its practical approach is a model for other businesses—large and small—on how to protect the environment and the bottom line.”

About Philips Arena
Named for founding partner Philips, Philips Arena is consistently ranked among the top 10 concert and event arenas in North America. The operating rights to Philips Arena are owned by Atlanta Spirit LLC which also owns the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers. Philips Arena was recently named as the No. 3 concert and events venue in the United States and the No. 8 concert and events venue in the world for 2008, based on attendance figures released by leading industry publication Pollstar magazine. The rankings include attendance for concerts and other shows hosted by Philips Arena, which are in addition to the annual preseason, regular season and postseason NBA and NHL games held in the building. Philips Arena is online at www.PhilipsArena.com.

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This Week in History

2009-03-31T06:31:00.000-07:00

April 2nd-5th of 2006 Cirque De Soleil performed Philips Arena bringing 3 nights of dramatic performances! The version of Cirque De Soleil was Delirium, a live music presentation partnered with Live Nation. Delirium is filled with multimedia and theatrical productions featuring music from existing Cirque De Soleil shows remixed with a tribal beat.

Hawks Play-Off tickets on sale!!

2009-03-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

NBA Play-Offs are just around the corner and we are excited to offer you an exclusive pre-sale opportunity. Please see the information below to take advantage of the pre-sale and secure your tickets for the first 3 home games of round 1! **************************************************************
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This Week in History

2009-03-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

On March 18, 2003, Tim McGraw took the stage at Philips Arena to play a lively concert on his own with no opening act! This was one of Tim McGraw's many stops since at Philips Arena as he has returned twice since to perform in tandem with his wife Faith Hill.

Don't miss fellow country legend Keith Urban as he returns to Philips Arena with very special guest Taylor Swift on June 16, 2009. Tickets are going quickly, click here today to purchase: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00423EE836AF99?artistid=821096&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2

This Week in History

2009-03-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

On March 14, 2000 Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young dazzled Philips Arena as one of many to play the venue in its first year of business! While at Philips Arena this group played from a set list filled with classics including Carry On, Southern Men, Eight Miles High, and Rocking in the Free World.

Stars on Ice Deep Discount

2009-03-02T10:04:00.001-08:00

Philips Arena will be hosting Stars on Ice LIVE on March 4, 2009. This show, filled with world famous figure skaters and produced by Scott Hamilton, is sure to please the entire family. Save on DEEPLY DISCOUNTED tickets for this event by clicking the link below and entering the promotional code BLADE in the Promotions and Special Offers box.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00416BFA8D893B?artistid=804382&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=22

Promotional Code: BLADE

This Week in History

2009-02-23T07:06:00.000-08:00

On February 27, 2007 Justin Timberlake along with PINK performed to a sold out crowd at Philips Arena. The Future Sex Love Show was performed with a 14 person band and back up dancers in the round creating a 360 degree multi media viewing experience at Philips Arena. There where a total of 31 stops in North America alone on this tour with Philips Arena being number 18.