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I wanted to bring to your attention the special offer below that we are sending to all organizations, schools, and the underserved community. Please feel free to send this e-flier to your networks and contacts. Thank you! Best regards, Maria Quant-Young Community Programs Coordinator Education Institute North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 345 N. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 p: 704.348.5784 f: 704.444.2114 mquant@ncbpac.org For more information about our free events go to www.blumenthalcente r.org/workshops Education Institute's Mission: "To employ the arts as a vehicle to strengthen education, communities, and audiences throughout the Central Carolinas, and beyond" Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Education Institute <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s1921c0t1909o20407> FREE TICKETS The Education Institute appreciates your interest and support of our programs. As a token of our appreciation, we'd like to offer you three GREAT opportunities to see BOB THE BUILDER <http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=797> at the Belk Theater on . Saturday, May 2 at 5:00pm . Sunday, May 3 at 11:00am . Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm To receive your pair of complimentary tickets to this great show, please RSVP by calling 704.348.5784 or sending an email to eiprograms@ncbpac.org Please rsvp by Thursday, April 30th, 2009 for THE SELECTED show that you would like to attend. This offer is available on a first come, first serve basis while tickets remain available. May 2 - May 3 2009 Belk Theater Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud's mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way! BOB THE BUILDER <http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=797> Bob the Builder LIVE! Spud's Big Mess is a singing, dancing, building extravaganza, starring Bob the Builder, his business partner Wendy, trusty machine team members Scoop, Dizzy, Lofty and Scrambler, along with other favorite friends from Sunflower Valley including the mischievous scarecrow Spud, Farmer Pickles, Mayor Bentley and more! ____________ _________ _________ __ DIRECTIONS TO THE THEATER ____________ _________ _________ __ We recommend that you use MapQuest <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o512> for specific directions from your location to the theater. The theater's location is: Belk Theater 130 N College St Charlotte, NC 28202 Click here to go to MapQuest's website <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?s423c0t413n2009e5310375o512> ____________ _________ _________ __ LYNX LIGHT-RAIL SERVICE ____________ _________ _________ __ A Sleek New Alternative to Driving to the Show. The LYNX Blue Line offers fast, quiet, convenient light-rail service to 15 stations between uptown Charlotte and I-485 at South Blvd. Free park and ride lots are available at eight of the stations. Center guests can disembark at the Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station on E. Trade Street, only a block from Founders Hall and the Stage Door Theater. For complete details, visit www.charmeck. org/Departments/ CATS/LYNX <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13006> ____________ _________ _________ __ PARKING ____________ _________ _________ __ Parking is available at the following locations ( see map for details <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o11344> ): * 201 N. Tryon (IJL) Garage (located between Church and Tryon Streets with an entrance on 6th Street) * Hearst Tower Garage (located between Tryon and College Streets with entrances on 5th and 6th Streets) * International Trade Center Garage (located between College and Brevard Streets with entrances on 5th and 6th Streets) * 7th Street Station (located on 7th Street between College and Brevard Streets) A Preferred Parking rate of $5 is available if you show your tickets to the parking attendant. If your tickets are being held at Will Call, bring your parking receipt to the box office to be refunded the difference between the Standard and the Preferred Rate. Purchase parking in ADVANCE and SAVE! Call 704.372.1000 to acquire your pre-paid parking pass TODAY! Also available at the Center box office. For more information about parking, please click here. <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13297> ____________ _________ _________ __ ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES ____________ _________ _________ __ Advanced notice is encouraged for patrons that require assistance from our staff. * Infrared listening system for people with hearing impairments is provided . Wheelchair accessibility/ Wheelchair seating Click here for more information about accessibility services <http://link.paciolan.com/index.cfm?n2009s2042c185451t2029o13298> ____________ _________ _________ __ COURTESY MATTERS ____________ _________ _________ __ . Please allow adequate time to be seated prior to the start of the show. Late comers will be seated during appropriate breaks in the performance. . Before the performance begins, please remember to turn off your cell phones and pagers. ENJOY THE SHOW!