Today we were in an extra-specially good Friday mood. There’s a certain big game on this weekend, and to celebrate, we built our first ever Snack Stadium – and it was epic! We present a short video documenting this momentous task, with a excellent soundtrack to boot, courtesy of Journey. Enjoy!
Our graphic designer Angela Scarola takes you on a tour around our office and Ticket Alternative goodies. Here’s your VIP ticket inside our brand and headquarters!
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By Noel Wurst, Client Services Manager
In my junior year of college, I took the most difficult course I’d ever taken in my life up to that point. It was plainly called “British Poetry” and it was taught by Bishop Hunt, a legendary “breaker of children,” someone to be truly feared. It was in his class that I was first required to practice “explications” – where we were required to convince Professor Hunt that we understood each and every line of an absurdly long and stuffy “classic” British poem by providing in great detail to him, the importance of each one of those lines to the poem as a whole. Not one line could be left out of your explication, no matter how short it was, or unimportant that it seemed.
I hated poetry explications, not because of the work required, but because of the poems on which they had to be performed. These were painfully dull (especially to a 20-year-old) poems by Keats, and Yeats, and Shelley, and Eliot, and so on – though the work itself was challenging, and in a grammar nerd sort of way – kinda fun.
Since I’ll probably never read another poem by any of those guys ever again in my lifetime, but I want to keep my brain nimble, I’ve completed my first poetry explication in 12 years…on the song “Hairdresser” by Lucille Cataldo and made famous on the New York City cable access show Stairway to Stardom…oh, and on Youtube.
Before reading my interpretation (aka SPOT ON nailing of the message in this now classic song) please view Cataldo’s performance, even if you’ve already seen it a thousand times before.
Enjoy!
-Noel
(P.S. – While this was fun, I’ll probably never do it again.)
“Stairway to Stardom” – by Lucille Cataldo
Hairdresser, hairdresser, whoh-oh
Hairdresser, hairdresser, Ohhhh ohh
Hairdresser, hairdresser
Hairdresser, hairdresser
Cataldo sings adoringly of her hairdresser, the tone in her voice is light and gives the impression that she could be singing this as she walks into her regular hairdresser’s business. She smiles and dances from side to side, playfully.
Midem just ended in Cannes, but that doesn’t mean that over here in the states we aren’t just as savvy! Today, Ticket Alternative released our 4th iPhone app, for the most awesome Center Stage Complex in our hometown of Atlanta! Download the app for FREE to browse upcoming shows, buy tickets from your phone and find out about artists & bands playing Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl. You can even share gigs you’re attending via Facebook and Twitter or just email them to a friend.
Make sure to check out our apps for The Earl in Atlanta as well!
Not in Atlanta? We have apps for our Washington D.C. clubs, Rock and Roll Hotel & Black Cat as well!
Check out all the apps here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/center-stage-atlanta/id496840256?mt=8
By Taylor Garner, Client Services Representative
It’s no secret that we are big fans of Whirlyball. It has been our holiday party destination for three years running and we were just there a month ago. Turns out our holiday games were just practice for an even bigger contest – a night of competitive Whirlyball matches with our good friends from The EARL in East Atlanta. It seems that somebody over at The EARL caught wind of our Whirlyball antics and decided (foolishly) to issue a challenge to Ticket Alternative.
Pleasantries were exchanged before we got started and were quickly forgotten as we took the court. The first match set the stage for the rest of the night. TA and The EARL were locked in an endurance test as the match went into triple overtime only to end in a tie game. Bragging rights were on the line and competition was fierce for the rest of the night, but Ticket Alternative won out in the end! Not only did we take more matches overall that night, but we also took down The EARL in the official and decisive match!
Any future challengers should take heed… better make sure you’ve had plenty of practice before you take the Whirlyball court against TA!
We’d like to give a hearty congratulations to Michael Kloss, Emory University’s Chief of Protocol and Executive Director, Office of University Events. Michael has been selected as one of five national finalists for the Organizational Event Planner of the Year in the Spotlight Awards, representing Atlanta’s famous Emory University.
Having worked closely with Michael during the Dalai Lama Visit in 2010, which we sold tickets for, we here at Ticket Alternative would like to heartily recommend that everyone votes to get him the recognition he so rightly deserves.
Visit http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight/voting/ and find the Organizational Planner of the Year category once you give your email.
If your office is anything like ours, at least once a day someone comes across a picture of an animal doing something adorable. It’s not uncommon to find animals being awesome; especially considering cats make up, something like, 80% of the internet. (It’s possible this fact has been exaggerated.) We’re constantly discussing what animal would make a great office pet. There are a lot of things to consider: Clean-up, food consumption and habitat being the most important. There have been many suggestions, some practical and some not, but ultimately we think we’ve come to a pretty responsible and popular decision.
10. Bald Bear – Hey, bald animals need love too!
9. Tiny Owl – Whooooo couldn’t love an owl?
8. Baby Giraffe – When it gets too tall for the office, we’ll just have to open the skylights.
7. Bear Cubs – Sure they could kill us with one claw, but when they get really big we can just donate them to the zoo!
6. Tiny Snake – There’s nothing creepy about a tiny snake slithering around an office, is there?
5. Otters – It’s waving hello!!!!
4. Sugar Gliders – A little buddy who would just hang out on our shoulders, or in our pockets while we worked!
3. Turtles – We just want to teach them karate.
2. Office Cat – They’d obviously help us get work done.
1. Hermit Crabs – Easy to maintain and we’re really excited about painting their shells!
Look at the possibilities:
(via our sister blog, www.wristband-it.com)
It’s fun to have dreams and hope for something greater regardless of what it might be and here at TATP headquarters we’re no different. Well, actually we are a little different and that’s because the things we hope and dream for are a little absurd. One popular and sillier topics of conversation around the office include the great potential for our office to become something more reminiscent of a fun house. Rather than ball pits and crawl-through tunnels we were thinking of some things better suited to our needs here. So we’ve come up with a list of some amazing and super fun ideas for some office renovations.
1. A Slide!
…and in with the new.
(Rather than the conventional desk set up, we’d have sprial staircases and the works)
3. WhirlyBall on the roof
4. Soundproof print room
5. Those sleep-chamber things in The Fifth Element, where you lay down, press a button and you’re OUT.
6. TA Café – Where “Boca Bucks” can be earned for free lattes, cappuccinos, etc. (Complete with in-house barista.)
7. Omelet Bar/Prime Rib Bar.
9. A vending machine. Just a simple, vending machine.
Pretty sweet, eh? I mean, am I right or am I right?
We’d like to give a warm shout out and congratulations to our clients Eddie’s Attic and Smith’s Olde Bar, who were named among a select few amazing Atlanta venues as the Best Spots for Live Music. From the article:
Atlanta is known for being the home of southern rap and a number of rap megastars, however, one of Atlanta’s thriving undercurrents is that of “live music”. Check out these spots recommended by our Facebook friends and explore one of Atlanta’s most underrated subcultures.
Eddie’s Attic Music Room is known as the premiere “listening room for performing songwriters”. This venue is home to acts, such as: The Indigo Girls, John Mayer, Shawn Mullins and Sugarland and is known as one of the best places to listen to live music and watch talented performers. The “attic” is a stage for performers of many genres of music and a diverse crowd that embraces the artistic expression of different types of people. The attic plays host to a number of nationally known talents and popular local acts. The attic is located at 515-B North McDonough Street in Decatur. And it’s open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. The bar isn’t recommended for children, however, sometimes the music room plays host to younger music acts.
Smiths Olde Bar is, according to them, “an Atlanta institution” and it offers some of the best music in town. The venue, located on the corner of Piedmont and Monroe, has been host to acts like David Bowie, Train, local act Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. All shows are for an adult crowd and feature a full bar setup. The restaurant offers nightly drink and entrée specials. The bar is located at 1578 Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta.
Still looking for the perfect plan for a spectacular New Year’s Eve? Ticket Alternative has you covered no matter where you live! Check out all the awesome events happening around the country!
-The Hard Rock New Year’s VIP Bash!- Nashville, TN
For the most amazing party in Nashville, join Ticket Alternative and the Hard Rock Cafe for their VIP Bash, including VIP EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO: REVERB ROOM & PARKING LOT BAR GARDEN, Front Row View of Bash On Broadway & Fireworks, 2 premium drink tickets, appetizers from 7pm – 11:30pm, and a Champagne Toast with favors! You even get your own Reverb Room VIP Laminate!
-Ball Drop Burlesque & Variety Blowout Bash: Red Palace , Washington, D.C.
Step right up, Ladies & Gentlemen, for a New Year’s Eve spectacular at the only vaudeville stage, oddity museum, and full bar in the world! BALL DROP features bodacious burlesque babes, death-defying novelty acts, twisted sideshow oddities, quirky musical surprises, go-go dancing, and an all-night dance party! After a sold out 2010, 2011′s Ball Drop at the Red Palace is bigger and brighter, starring talent from around the country, local favorites, and you! Get your tickets now!
-Black Cat New Year’s Eve Ball- Washington D.C.
Peaches and her Orchestra will be performing throughout the night on our Mainstage. Peaches’ shows offer an intriguing mix of the world’s greatest swing dance music, dreamy romantic fare from the 1930s-40s, Latin goodies including rhumbas and tangos, “jump swing,” Hollywood’s greatest hits, hot-cha-cha stuff from the very late 1920s and a few humdingers of the 1950s. Lounge act Tony Anthony & His Malvivants will provide entertainment between sets, while DJs will throw down a crazy hands-in-the-air dance party on our Backstage. Of course, the Red Room Bar and Food For Thought Cafè will be open and serving the usual delicious beverages and snacks.
-New Years Eve- Rock n Roll Cafe, Washington D.C.
The single biggest party Rock & Roll Hotel presents. Sold out every year since 2006. Full line-up and information on webiste. DO NOT WAIT to buy tickets.
21 and over.
New Year’s Eve 2012 with Liberation Dance Party DJ’s- DC9, Washington, D.C.
Join DC9 for the biggest night of the year.
4 HOURS OF PREMIUM OPEN BAR , 3 LEVELS OF ACTION, 2 LEVELS W/LIBERATION DANCE PARTY DJS, 2 CONFETTI CANONS AT MIDNIGHT, CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT
a portion of the proceeds will be donated to:COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/16872.aspx
New Year’s Eve Party on Church Street, Orlando, FL
Back again, Orlando’s biggest New Year’s Eve Celebration! If you like inclusive drink packages, Orlando’s best DJs, a huge video wall synced to Time Square, fireworks, dancing, champagne, the Orange Drop and making the most out of your New Year’s Eve then you are at the right place. Every year we close down the world famous Church Street in order to give our guests the one-of-a-kind experience they want and deserve. Our guests enjoy inclusive drink packages at all of our venues – Antigua (Dance Club), Chillers (Key West Party Bar), Big Belly (All American Sports Bar), Latitudes (The Rooftop Getaway) and, of course, Church Street!
Rise Above NYE 2012- ONE80 Grey Goose Lounge, Orlando, FL
A limited capacity event overlooking the City Beautiful. Including Entry and Diamond Experience packages!
New Years Eve with Red Light- Hard Rock Cafe, Mashantucket, CT
New Year’s Eve is going to be huge in Mashantucket, CT! The night begins with a DJ to start the night off, then an Opening set by an amazing country artist named Katie Perkins to warm things up, then RED LIGHT rocks in the New year from 10 to 1, and we’re still not done…The DJ then once again takes the party till 3am! And guess what….It’s affordable too! 
Only $25 per person, and that includes champagne or Corona toast at Midnight and party favors.
NYE in the ATL 2012- Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA
NYE in the ATL 2012 :: Features
7 Party Environments . Multiple DJs . LIVE Entertainment . Top Shelf Open Bars . Martini Bar, Comedy Jamz . Poetry Lounge . Diamond VIP Status . Champagne Toast . Balloon Drop , Video-DJ Lonnie Luv . All-Inclusive Hotel Packages . Free Parking . Midnight Breakfast Buffet available
Hosted by: Radio Personalities from (V103) . (Kiss104) . (Hot 107.9)
New Years Eve With The Constellations- Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta’s wildest sons are back at Smith’s Olde Bar again for one of the wildest parties in the ATL. Joining them this year is The Higher Choir and Cousin Dan.
Urban Soul’s 25th NYE Celebration- Holiday Inn Chamblee Dunwoody Chamblee, GA
Now in their 25th year, this party includes 3 DJ’s, a band, free apps, and a CASH balloon drop at midnight!
New Years Eve Party With Caddle- The Nick, Birmingham, AL
Described as “dixie fried roots rock with a dash of punk,” Caddle draws on classic country and bluegrass influences, then supercharges them with hard driving rock n’ roll with an attitude.
New Years Eve With Mannie Fresh- BJCC South Ballroom, Birmingham AL
Merienda Lounge, LLC and 98.7 KISSFM and Power 102.1 presents: 2012 NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH!
Featuring hit making producer and DJ Mannie Fresh as your Host and DJ!
Chris Coleman of 98.7 KISSFM mixing live! Live Band Performance by 5th Element featuring Groove and G-Child! Featured Guests: The beautiful South Models of Birmingham!
Katmandu- Juanitas, Little Rock, AR
Classic rockers Katmandu will be ringing in the new year in style at Juanita’s in Little Rock.
Benjamin Del Shreve with Belair and Care Worn- Stickyz Rock’n'Roll Chicken Shack Little Rock, AR
Stickyz in Little Rock, Arkansas welcomes Benjamin Del Shreve with special guests Belair and Careworn on December 31.
New Year’s Eve Bash- Maxine’s, Hot Springs, AR
Featuring Blue Screen Skyline, From Which We Came, Brother Andy and his Big Damn Mouth, Stiff Necked Fools
Fireball 6: The 80′s Party Featuring The Venus Mission & Friends- Revolution Music Room, Little Rock AR
The Rev Room in Little Rock, Arkansas Presents, FIREBALL 6 : THE 80′S PARTY feat THE VENUS MISSION & FRIENDS . Standing room only.
2K12 Comedy Jam- American Legion Post 838 Fort Worth, TX
BYOB, ice, cups, juices and sodas will be sold at venue, no outside extras
Dinner between 8 and 10pm
Band: Faces The Band
STAGE NAME: COMEDIAN DAYO HOLLOWAY; B.E.T. COMICVIEW, LAST COMIC STANDING, C.E.O TYGHTJAWS COMEDY
Comedian/MC: Dayo Holloway
Comedian: Skippy
Comedian: Success
DJ Big EZ
An Evening With The Trippin’ Billies- Tiffany Sports Lounge St. Paul, MN
An Evening W/ The Trippin’ Billies; The Nation’s #1 Tribute to Dave Matthews
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