Cirque du Soleil - Dralion

Dralion™ is a signature Cirque du Soleil® production acclaimed by more than seven million people worldwide since it premiered in 1999 in Montreal, Canada. After many years performing under the big top, Dralion will now be presented in arenas throughout the United States and Canada, with the same quality performance.

Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved.

Here's a look at some of the main characters performing in this exciting show at Philips Arena August 25 - 28. 

Azala - The Goddess of Air

Gaya - The Goddess of Earth

 Oceane - The Goddess of Water

Yao - The Guide to the Fiery Demons

Cirque du Soleil Family 4 Pack Ticket Offer

Bring the family and save up to $20 on select tickets with this special discounted Family 4 Pack offer*!

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Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch the Throne Tour Presale

Kanye West & Jay-Z are kicking off their Watch the Throne tour in Atlanta at Philips Arena! The first date, October 29, sold out so we've added a second performance on Oct. 28, 2011. Presale tickets are available now - click the link below and use the password WTT to get tickets before they go on sale to the general public on August 19.

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Creative Loafing Best of ATL 2011

Where can you watch the highest level of professional basketball, world-renowned artists, pop-star divas, hip-hop royalty, and classic rock icons while rubbing elbows with the who’s who of Atlanta and enjoy top-notch concessions including gourmet cuisine from your favorite Buckhead Life Group’s mini-restaurants?

Of course, you know the answer – your very own Philips Arena! We know Philips Arena is by far the best concert venue in Atlanta, and Pollstar magazine goes as far as ranking us as one of the best entertainment venues in the world! We’re asking you to tell Atlanta what we already know – vote Philips Arena as the “Best Concert Venue” in Creative Loafing’s “Best of ATL 2011” survey.

And Philips Arena is home to the best sports team in Atlanta! Hands down, the Hawks deserve to be recognized for their outstanding performance, exciting season, notable history, and valuable contribution to the Atlanta community. Be sure to vote for the Hawks as the “Best Local Sports Team.”

Voting ends at midnight on July 31, click the link below to fill out the survey today and pass along to your friends!

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Bert from Sesame Street! Bert is Ernie's roommate and best friend on Sesame Street. He enjoys boring stories, paper clips, and pigeons (yes, pigeons!) He has a song and dance called "Doin' the Pigeon."

 

Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?

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This Week in History

What were you doing this time four years ago? We were kicking it with Beyonce and Robin Thicke when The Beyonce Experience tour stopped at Philips Arena on July 20, 2007. This tour was in support of Beyonce's second solo album, B'Day. She opened the sold out show with "Crazy in Love" and performed favorites such as "Naughty Girl," "Dangerously in Love," and "Irreplaceable."

Beyonce released her first solo album in 2003 and earned five Grammy Awards. Since her debut, she has continued producing record-breaking albums and has established herself as one of the most influential celebrities in the world.

This Week in History

 

Click on the picture above to relive the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest with the Hawks Spud Webb taking home the title!

Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour 2011 Rescheduled

  

Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on the new date.

The Taylor Swift concerts previously scheduled for Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th, which are being postponed due to an illness, have been rescheduled for Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2, 2011.

Tickets for Saturday, July 9th will be valid for Saturday, October 1st and tickets for Sunday, July 10th will be valid for Sunday, October 2nd.  No other action is required other than presenting the original ticket on the rescheduled date.