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ODAWA CASINO RESORT UNVEILS “ENTERTAINMENT 2009”
Odawa Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians announced today the lineup of celebrities already booked to appear in Ovation Hall this year. “To appeal to today’s guest, we have to be more than just a casino. We continue to position this beautiful property as a destination resort that provides the best in slots, table games, dining and entertainment” said Sean Barnard, General Manager of the property. He added; “This year, we committed ourselves to booking the top names in entertainment and combined that with providing great value for money for everyone. We’re kicking off the show season with legendary Little Richard on May 2, 2009. It’s a high energy rock-and-roll show that you won’t want to miss”. Speaking to the need to provide value for money, Phil Gonzales, Director of Marketing commented; “We’re booking 90-minute shows, pricing the tickets at just $35.00 and $45.00 for Little Richard and giving discounts to our Optimum Rewards players. We’re also giving away $10.00 in free slot play offer with all ticket purchases this year”. Other acts for the Odawa Casino in 2009 include Starship with Mickey Thomas, whose new album is due this spring, along with comedy, QVC and Celebrity Apprentice star; Joan Rivers, platinum country group; Lonestar, American Idol star; Kellie Pickler, Las Vegas legend; Wayne Newton, contemporary Native American band; Brulé and AIRO and the popular new wave band The B-52’s. When asked about the completion of its entertainment schedule Barnard said; “Odawa Casino Resort is presently negotiating a couple more dates and planning on a big name for this season’s closing act. We’ll release that information as soon as contracts have been signed, sealed and delivered.” Tickets can be purchased and more information on each of these appearances can be found on the Odawa Casino Resort website at www.odawacasino.com. Out of town guests can purchase their tickets at starticketsplus.com, by calling Star Tickets Plus at 800-585-3737, at all Meijer Stores and the day of the show at the Odawa Casino Resort Box Office. Owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the $140 million Odawa Casino Resort replaced the original Victories Casino. The Petoskey resort opened in June, 2007 with 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, several restaurants, a nightclub and a 137-room hotel. |
