The following major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during December 2008:

Dec. 2, 2008 – Disturbed

Unionevents.com presents Disturbed. Tickets for this all-ages show are $39.50 each and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Dec. 3, 2008 – Rise Against

Sonic 102.9 presents Rise Against and special guests Thursday and Sage Francis. This is an all-ages show. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Dec. 8, 2008 – Snowflake Gala

Entertaining for the entire family, the Snowflake Gala features a live and silent auction, turkey dinner, dance and children’s activities. Proceeds will fund priority needs at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. For more information call (780) 431-4616 or visit www.stollerykids.com/snowflake.

Dec. 12, 2008 – Copper Jackets 9th Annual Christmas Bureau Luncheon

As official corporate ambassadors of the Edmonton Oilers, the Copper Jackets are working once again to support the Christmas Bureau of Edmonton. This year's event will feature music, great food, and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $75 and a $50 tax receipt will be included. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca for more information.

Dec. 17, 2008 - Jingle Bell Rock 2008 featuring Metric and Tokyo Police Club

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Youth Emergency Shelter Society. Tickets are $37.50 plus service charges. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca for more information.

Dec. 31, 2008 - The Bear's New Years Bash

The Bear’s annual New Years bash line-up includes: Age of Daze, Rev Theory and a special night-closing session with Big Sugar & The Trews. All ticket proceeds go to The Bear Children's Fund. Visit www.ticketmaster.ca for more information.

Media Contact:
Crystal McPhee, Shaw Conference Centre
Phone: (780) 917-7897
E-mail: cmcphee@edmonton.com