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Vienna, VA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its first onsale of Summer 2012 shows, generating strong interest from members and patrons. (Tickets have been available to Wolf Trap members since the middle of November.) The first round of 39 performances features a variety of award-winning musicals, the return of Wolf Trap favorite Garrison Keillor and the much loved A Prairie Home Companion, and a new installment of Wolf Traps multimedia artistic adventure series titled, Face of America: Spirit of South Florida, paying homage to Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Everglades National Park. Wolf Trap offers a diverse line-up of performances ranging from pop and rock shows to familyfriendly musicals to symphony under the stars, among other genres. Additional shows will be announced and put on sale throughout the spring.

Face of America Returns to Wolf Trap with a Brand New Installment

Wolf Traps seventh Face of America installment, Face of America: Spirit of South Florida will be presented at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on September 8, 2012. This one-of-a-kind event shines a light on the unique aspects and diverse cultures and people of four National Parks in South Florida through original dance works performed and filmed on-site amidst the wild and raw elements of nature. Wolf Traps Face of America was conceived by Terre Jones, President & CEO in 1998 and became a reality in 2000 with Yosemite National Park. Face of America is critical to Wolf Traps mission to be at the forefront with new initiatives in the arts.

Parsons Dance recently wrapped on-site filming in the parks and will bring a live performance to Wolf Trap accompanied by stunning visual imagery shown on large HD screen backdrops. This unique production will integrate the video artistry of Emmy Award-winning Blue Land Media, live music from Miamis GRAMMY-nominated Tiempo Libre and recorded music from baroque-pop musician Andrew Bird, as well as the images of acclaimed Florida photographer Clyde Butcher to create a multi-disciplinary celebration of each park site.

Head Bopping, Body Shaking Pop & Rock

Well-known for its diverse pop and rock shows, Wolf Trap has an exciting initial line-up for 2012 featuring Steve Miller Band for two nights, The Temptations and The Four Tops, Wolf Traps 23rd Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp, Broadway sensation RAIN A Tribute to the Beatles, ABBA The Concert, and an evening of classic 60s rock from the Happy Together Tour 2012 featuring The Turtles, The Monkees lead singer Micky Dolenz, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Grass Roots, and The Buckinghams.

Internationally Celebrated Musicals for the Whole Family

Families will have numerous opportunities to relish the joy of musical theater at Wolf Trap during the Summer 2012 season with multiple performances of beloved productions including a Broadway traveling production of South Pacific based on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. Also perfect for Broadway aficionados and family outings are Rodgers and Hammersteins The King and I, Gilbert & Sullivans The Pirates of Penzance, plus Riverdance and Sing-A-Long Sound of Music both back by popular audience demand.

NSO @ Wolf Trap and Masterful Dance

Audiences can rely on innovative symphony shows from The National Symphony Orchestra and world class dance from some of todays most relevant and celebrated choreographers at Wolf Trap each summer. Early NSO@Wolf Trap bookings feature:

(PRWEB) December 04, 2011

It has been an award-winning Autumn for P&O Cruises as it continued its success by winning the following awards at last nights prestigious 2011 British Travel Awards held in London.

The awards were sponsored by News International (The Sun, The Times, Sunday Times) and voted by readers of those newspapers.

Best Luxury Cruise Line – P&O Cruises

Best Family Cruise Line P&O Cruises

Best Mainstream Cruise Line P&O Cruises

Best UK Departure Cruise Line P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises managing director, Carol Marlow, said: It is wonderful to receive another confirmation that we are pleasing British cruisers and to win four awards in one evening certainly demonstrates why we are Britains favourite cruise line.

These awards also recognise the exceptional service we provide to families – right from the welcome on board to the fully staffed childrens clubs, to teatime with Noddy. We carry thousands of families each year and this shows what a great holiday they have with us.

Similarly it is gratifying to be the winner of the best UK departure line award. Sailing from Southampton is such a leisurely start to any holiday and we are proud of the range of cruises we offer from the UK, including two night party cruises, 14 night Mediterranean cruises, 35 night Caribbean or USA and Canada cruises and 109 night world cruises. Whichever cruise you choose you can be on board and enjoying your holiday within 30 minutes of arriving at the port.

P&O Cruises this week announced that it has doubled its ex-UK winter capacity for 2012, and will base two ships Oceana and Oriana in Southampton throughout the winter.

Awards received for P&O Cruises in the last two months are:

Favourite large cruise line Telegraph Travel Awards

Best value cruise line Cruise International Awards

Star mainstream cruise company Travel Bulletin Star Awards

Best cruise website Travolution Awards

Best in class (silver and bronze) Porta Palo Red and Rose 2010 vintage house wine, International Wine and Spirits Competition

Environmental Initiative Award Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards

The Seatrade Insider Environmental Initiative Award was won specifically for Carnival UKs Green World Tours, which P&O Cruises passengers enjoy. These are part of a programme of charitable and responsible tourism based shore experiences designed to support the towns and communities visited as well as giving the passenger a unique experience ashore. The award is given to the company / organisation / individual who has made a notable contribution to advance any environmental aspect of cruising.

About P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises can trace its roots back to 1837 when the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company was awarded the lucrative Admiralty contract to carry mail to the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. Not long afterwards the concept of cruising was born and since then has evolved into a popular holiday choice and now P&O Cruises carries more British cruisers than any other line. Today, as trusted cruise experts, P&O Cruises has a fleet of seven cruise liners offering holidays tailored to British tastes combining genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuring passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Azura was launched in April 2010 officially named by Godmother Darcey Bussell CBE. Small ship Adonia was added to the fleet in May 2011, named by Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE, and a new 141,000 ton as yet unnamed ship will be added to the fleet in spring 2015. P&O Cruises offer passengers the most stylish and contemporary holidays afloat including cruises to the Caribbean, cruises to the Mediterranean, & luxury short cruises. P&O Cruises offer direct Southampton cruises or fly-cruise holidays from many regional airports. Dont miss your chance to book a cruise with P&O Cruises today, with plenty of cruise offers online.

For further press information please contact:

Michele Andjel, michele.andjel(at)carnivalukgroup(dot)com 023 8065 6653/07730 732 072

Kate Rist, kate.rist(at)pocruises(dot)com 023 8065 6652/07730 732 065

Jess Reid, jessica.reid(at)pocruises(dot)com 023 8065 6650 / 07795 052 973

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