30th Annual Columbus Italian Festival This Weekend.

if you loved all things Italan come and see the fantastic Italian singing star ROMINA ARENA www.rominaarena.com performing a magical Christmas concert series with special guest $ 250 million dolars brand Jim Shore www.jimshore.com .She will perfprm at the beautiful Lincln Theatre in Columbus Ohio, from the 27th through the 29th four shows! Read here below anbd get your tickets today and her new Christmas album A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS
Hello dear friends!

Christmas is coming earlier this year..to COLUMBUS OHIO! We would love to invite you all to buy the tickets of the season.A magical show with many surprises, give away and special guests .The most exciting thing? Meeting the famous artist ROMINA ARENA that you might have seen on PBS and the famous paiter and collectable designer JIM SHORE ! Please check www.rominaarena.com and www.jimshore.com
Also the new , fabuolous and magical CHRISTMAS ALBUM, is available get your copy today! Read below what the media are saying about our show!


A Joyful Christmas
The ultimate holiday family concert starring International recording artist Romina Arena inspired by The Unmistakable Artistry of Special Guest Jim Shore

Come and bring all your friends and family to this fantastic Holiday concert series filled with surprises and magical music, get your tickets today!

Complete 2009 Tour Schedule & Ticket information:

Friday November 27, Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Ohio 7:30pm (BUY NOW)
Saturday November 28, Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Ohio 3:00pm (BUY NOW)
Saturday November 28, Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Ohio 7:30pm (BUY NOW)
Sunday November 29, Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Ohio 3:00pm (BUY NOW)

Tickets $45 on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com call 800 745-3000 or 866 448-7849
Or call the Lincoln Theatre Box Office 614 469-0939
The Lincoln Theatre Address:

769 East Long Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203-1844FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS” - A CELEBRATION OF COLORS AND MUSIC!

Los Angeles, October 30th 2009 – What do you get when you put together an international singing star from Italy and America’s most popular visual folk artist? In one of the most unique events of the Holiday Season, Romina Arena and Jim Shore combine their talents on stage to create “A Joyful Christmas”- A Celebration of Colors and Music. Acclaimed internationally as the only female POPERA singing artist, Romina Arena www.RominaArena.com has sold over four million records in markets worldwide. She has toured with recording stars including Andrea Bocelli, performed on the Celine Dion stage in Las Vegas, and appeared multiple times on PBS. Romina fell in love with the visual imagery of award winning American folk artist Jim Shore www.JimShore.com , whose award-winning Christmas designs and uniquely styled home décor have delighted millions across America. The two have collaborated to create a heartfelt and powerful Christmas concert series featuring the music of Romina inspired by the unmistakable artistry of Jim Shore.

“It’s really an honor for me,” said Mr. Shore. “Romina has translated my art into something I never imagined, a sound that captures what I try to do visually. And to me the combination of the music and art on stage is breathtaking, almost magical. I think it will be a unique experience for the audience and a great way to celebrate Christmas for the whole family” Mr. Shore will join Romina in 20 concert dates this holiday season in four major cities across America, appearing on stage to discuss his art and inspiration as well as the music of Romina. The tour will start November 27th in Columbus Ohio and run through December 20th in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The four US markets include Columbus Ohio, San Diego CA, Orlando FL & Milwaukee WI and It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and appreciate the work of these two incredible talents in a celebration sure to create exciting new Christmas memories.

About Jim Shore:
Jim Shore is the artist behind one of the premier brands in the gift and decorative home décor industry.
Mr. Shore’s designs are sold in over 25,000 retail outlets worldwide with 2008 sales exceeding $200 million. Using an authentic style that incorporates a vibrant color pallet and elements from folk art forms including quilting, rosemaling and tole painting, he creates designs steeped in the traditions of America, each one a unique work of art, all unmistakably Jim Shore. Visit www.JimShore.com

For more information on the concerts and ticket information visit www.MySpace.com/AJoyfulChristmas
For more information contact:
Joanne Olds/ The Buffalo Works
(952) 475-3013
info@thebuffaloworks.com
Or
Jay Hall / New Music Group
Phone: (859) 663-1120
newmusicgroup@msn.com