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New developments: 7/3/09
- CBC Radio 2 has started a "Summer Road Trip Playlist" series, weekly releasing a new playlist of road trip songs, picked by a Canadian celebrity. Kurt Browning's got the kickoff playlist for today, Friday July 3, offering 15 songs, along with his notes on each song. Kurt fans will recognize several of the songs (and artists) on Kurt's list. Check it out: Take a Road Trip...With Kurt Browning. Thanks to Alice for the pointer!
- since 6/25/09:
- Battle of the Blades has been getting a lot of press in the last few days due to CBC's press release. While many of the articles simply repeat the press release, some are more extensive and talk to some of the hockey players and others. I'm adding links to some of the more interesting ones on the Battle of the Blades event page.
- since 6/23/09:
- More information about the Battle of the Blades show that Kurt Browning is hosting this fall on CBC has been released. The Kurt Files now has a Battle of the Blades event page to track information about the show. It will air this fall starting October 2009 on CBC.
- I've added a 2009-2010 Events Page to the site, which currently includes information on Battle of the Blades and three Disson shows. This will be updated as I get more information.
- since 5/15/09:
- Kurt Browning will be performing in the Blades of Hope skating show on May 23 at the Pepsi Centre in Corner Brook, NL. The show benefits the Daffodil Place, a facility for cancer patients and their families. For more information, click here.
- since 5/13/09:
- since 5/10/09:
- Finally got the long, detailed version of my Toronto and Hamilton Stars on Ice review up: 2009 CSOI Review - Toronto and Hamilton. Pictures still to come.
- CBC's new "Battle of the Blades" show pairing hockey players and figure skaters in a "Dancing with the Stars" type competition was the brainchild of Kevin Albrecht, who thought a show with people who actually knew how to skate might be interesting. Kurt will interview people in the kiss 'n cry and occasionally skate within the show. Tapings will be open to the public. More information to come.
- For those interested in following Kurt's choreographic work, he worked with Tugba Karademir, Kevin Alves, and Vaughn Chipeur this past season, and will be working with all three of them again next season in some capacity. He also choreographed Patrick Chan's new Coldplay exhibition to "Viva La Vida," which Patrick has performed at a number of recent shows.
- In case anybody was wondering, the third program Kurt performed to at the Levis Club show a few weeks ago was an improvised number to "Expectation and the Blues" by Corb Lund.
- The Stars on Ice stop in Calgary, AB on Friday night was Kurt's 200th show with Stars on Ice. Congratulations on 200 great shows with the Canadian Stars on Ice tour!
- Kurt's two programs with Stars on Ice this year are I'm Yours by Jason Mraz, and Spirit of Adventure by San Jose Taiko.
- I've added the 2009 Canadian Stars on Ice program to the Stars on Ice Tour History page.
- since 5/4/09:
- Having just gotten back from Toronto I haven't had time to catch up with reviews, articles, etc, or to write a long review. However, my after-show impressions review of Toronto & Hamilton is up on the Kurt Files' bb. Photos and full review to come.
- since 4/28/09:
- The Stars on Ice cast will be holding a BBQ at Trinity Square in Toronto on Thursday from 11:30AM-1PM, with all proceeds going to charity. Check out the Stars on Ice website for more information.
- Recently, on the CBC show "The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos", Kurt Browning "transforms one of The Hour's writers into a graceful athlete". Very tongue-in-cheek. Check out the video here: The Browning Transformation.
- Some great photos from the Windsor Stars on Ice stop can be found here: Stars on Ice @ The WFCU Centre
- since 4/26/09:
- since 4/25/09:
- The Canadian Stars on Ice show has started, and articles are starting to come in. Thanks to Sherry for finding these.
- The Centennial College Courier has an article about Kurt talking to sports journalism students about his work in the broadcast booth: Pro skater glides in. Thanks Sherry!
- The official photographer of the Levis show last week has a lot of great photos of Kurt from the show up on his website: photosg.net. Check them out!
- Some more short articles on the Levis show (if you don't read French, go to Google Translate and enter the link under "Translate a web page"):
- since 4/23/09:
- The Canadian Stars on Ice tour kicks off tonight in Halifax. If you live in Vancouver, and you'd like to meet Kurt, he and Jennifer Robinson will be doing an autograph session at the Sears Vancouver Pacific Centre on Tuesday May 12 from 1-2PM. Check out the Stars on Ice website for more autograph sessions across Canada.
- Kurt Browning perfomed at the Levis Artistic Skating Club's annual exhibition show last weekend. He performed two numbers on Saturday, and three on Sunday. Two of the programs appear to have been the debut of his Stars on Ice programs. Photos will be coming soon to the Kurt Files, courtesy Stephane Gaudreau, the official photographer for the show. Here are two articles in French about his appearance, from before and after the show:
- since 3/28/09:
- Kurt Browning will be performing at the Levis Artistic Skating Club's annual exhibition show, at the Arena de Levis near Quebec, on April 18 (7:30PM) and April 19 (1:30PM).
- There have been a recent number of articles coming out of the World Championships talking to Kurt (Thanks to Sherry for finding many of them!):
- since 3/20/09:
- The 2008 edition of the Canadian Stars on Ice tour will be airing on CBC on Wed. Mar. 25, 2009 from 8-9PM EST. Thanks Sherry!
- Sharilyn wrote a fun recap of the Meet & Greet event a week ago with Kurt and Jeff Buttle to promote Stars on Ice. Read it here.
- since 3/9/09:
- According to a poster on FSU, Kurt Browning and Jeff Buttle will be making an appearance at the Sears in the Toronto Eaton Centre on March 12 at 2:30PM. They will be having a meet and greet session to promote the Stars on Ice tour. Drop by for an autograph and photo opportunity with Kurt and Jeff.
- since 3/5/09:
- Kurt Browning will appear at the Kamloops Wal-Mart tomorrow (Friday, Mar. 6) from noon to 3PM to kickstart the Pedigree Adoption Drive. Read about it: Kurt Browning at Wal-Mart to launch dog-adoption drive. Thanks, Sherry!
- Several fans have reported from Kurt's various appearances across Canada on the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign. Read their reports here. Thanks to everyone who contributed! If anyone else has reports to contribute, email me.
- since 2/28/09:
- Kurt was interviewed on CBC Radio's "Definitely Not the Opera" on Feb. 6, talking about high expectations and meeting them. You can download the podcast here - Kurt's segment is 10:18 in.
- Kurt Browning has completed his cross-country Pedigree tour, and has been popping up on media all over the country. At the two Skate with Kurt Browning events, he skated to Antares in Oshawa, and Rag-GIDON-Time in both Oshawa and Edmonton. He appeared on Breakfast TV in both Winnipeg and Edmonton, on EZ Rock in Toronto, on CTV/CBC/City TV news in Edmonton, on CJAY92 in Calgary, and in interviews with various newspapers. For links, including video clip links, visit the Pedigree page.
- Some news on Kurt Browning's Stars on Ice programs: one will be to Japanese taiko drums (done with a new choreographer), and one to Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours". Thanks, Sharilyn!
- since 2/21/09:
- Kurt Browning is working with the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign for the 2nd year in a row, and has been doing a lot of press and media appearances for the campaign. Click here for more information on the campaign and Kurt's involvement, including links to appearance and media info.
- Kurt will be appearing at the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter on Feb. 23 at 2:30PM to support the Pedigree Adoption Drive.
- Kurt will be doing a Pedigree Adoption Drive event on Feb. 25, 2009 from noon-3PM at the Ice Palace in the West Edmonton Mall. He will start things off with a short performance, and then the public will be invited onto the ice with him. For more information, click here.
- Kurt appeared on Canada AM on Friday to talk about the Pedigree campaign. You can watch his appearance on the Canada AM website on the CTV video player (look for "Kurt Browning promotes pet adoption" under the player). Thanks Sherry!
- There have been several articles talking to Kurt about the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign in the last few days. They are all linked from the Kurt Files' Pedigree Adoption Drive page.
- since 2/16/09:
- If you are in the Oshawa, ON area, you may have the chance to skate with Kurt on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at the Legends Centre in Ottawa. Kurt will be doing a Pedigree Adoption Drive event to help raise money for the Humane Society of Durham Region, which had a fire in December. He'll start off the event with a short performance, and then skate with the public. Admission is free, but participants are asked to make a donation. For more information, click here.
- Kurt Browning will be performing at the Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club's annual show in Willman, MN on Feb. 28 and March 1. For more information, click here.
- Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate 6.0, featuring the Barenaked Ladies, was aired on Global BC on Sunday, Feb. 15, as part of the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon, which benefited kids with special needs and their families.
- Kurt Browning performed to Antares and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone at Kingston's Feb Fest on Feb 3. Antares was written especially for Kurt by the Tragically Hip, who are Kingston natives.
- since 1/24/09:
- Kurt Browning will be kicking off Kingston, ON's week-long Feb Fest with "Imagination on Ice", performing on Kingston's downtown outdoor ice rink. "Imagination on Ice" takes place Feb. 3 from 7-8PM, and admission is free. For more information, check out the article: Olympian Browning to open Feb Fest.
- The CBC website has a cute video up of Kurt telling his "Best Story Ever" for "The Hour": Best Story Ever. Thanks, Sherry!
- since 12/17/08:
- In a recent interview with IceNetwork, Sandra Bezic mentions working with Kurt Browning on "developing some skating projects that they hope to announce in 2009." It also mentions that she produced a 10th anniversary DVD for Canada's Walk of Fame that Kurt hosted. I'm told this DVD is already available for sale in Canada.
- Added a review of Holiday Festival on Ice by Janet to the Miscellaneous Fan Stuff page. A reminder that HFOI airs tonight on CBC and will air in syndication in various US markets (check your local listings for dates and channels).
- The blog Current Skate of Mind has a nice interview with Kurt about A is for Axel: Interview: Kurt Browning.
- since 12/6/08:
- According to the Halifax Herald, Kurt skated to two numbers at the Holiday Festival on Ice show on Friday: Christmas Jig, skated as Natalie MacMaster performed live, and Christmas for Cowboys by John Denver, which he dedicated to his father. Holiday Festival on Ice will air on CBC on Dec. 17, 2008 at 9PM. Read the review: A Merry Celtic Christmas. Thanks Sherry!
- since 12/2/08:
- Kurt will be doing commentary for the Grand Prix Final, Canadians, Worlds, and Four Continents for CBC.
- Holiday Festival on Ice will air Dec. 17, 2008 at 9PM on CBC.
- since 11/29/08:
- The Rocky Mountain House Mountaineer has published a lengthy obituary describing the life of Dewey Browning.
- since 11/24/08:
- At the end of the Cup of China broadcast this past Saturday on CBC, it was announced that Kurt Browning's father, Dewey Browning, had passed away. Dewey had been battling breast cancer. Contributions in his honor can be made to:
Rocky Mountain House Hospital and Care Centre
5016 52 Ave.
Rocky Mountain House AB T4T 1T2
He will be deeply missed.
- since 11/18/08:
- Kurt Browning will be commentating CBC's coverage of the Cup of China this weekend, and Trophee Eric Bombard next weekend, contingent on his father's health.
- The tour dates for the Canadian Stars on Ice tour have been released. Tickets go on sale Dec. 1 via an internet presale, and are on sale to the general public Dec. 5. Visit the Stars on Ice Tour News page for more information.
- since 11/8/08:
- since 11/5/08:
- Kurt will be at the Today's Parent Babytime Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1:30PM on the Main Stage. For more information, visit the Babytime Show website. Thanks Boni!
- since 10/31/08:
- Kurt is listed as a cast member of this year's Holiday Festival on Ice show, taking place Dec. 5, 2008 in Halifax, NS. Other members of the cast include Jamie Sale & David Pelletier, Jeff Buttle, Sasha Cohen, Marie-France Dubreuil & Patrice Lauzon, Jennifer Robinson, Steven Cousins, and Shawn Sawyer, with the music of The Cottars. Tickets went on sale today. For more information, read this article. Thanks, Sherry!
- since 10/19/08:
- Kurt Browning will be commentating various events for CBC this year, starting with Skate America and Skate Canada. See above for the schedule.
- since 10/9/08:
- Kurt Browning has withdrawn from both Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family and the Skating for Life show, due to his father's illness. Kurt talks in more detail about his father's current struggle with cancer, and his own upcoming knee surgery in this article: 'Skating for Life' event at Coliseum is personal for Kurt Browning. Thanks to Eddie for the article link.
- since 9/28/08:
- since 9/22/08:
- since 9/9/08:
- since 9/6/08:
- Kurt Browning's appearance on Canada AM can be watched on the Canada AM website: Canada AM via the Video Player (look for "Kurt Browning hosts Walk of Fame" under the video player). Thanks Sherry!
- The Walk of Fame gala that Kurt Browning hosted tonight will not only be aired on CTV Sunday (see above in TV Alerts), but also will be streaming on the CTV website: CTV.ca.
- since 9/4/08:
- Kurt Browning was on Canada AM this morning (9/4), talking about hosting the Walk of Fame gala. Coming up on Canada AM. Thanks, Donna!
- Kurt Browning will be one of six professional male skaters to compete in "Thin Ice," a 5-night, audience voting, elimination-style competition to be held at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods from Dec. 18-23. It appears that the show will be broadcast on television, with television audiences voting, but no word yet on which network will be airing the competition. For more information, 'Thin Ice' - New Reality Show to Hit the Airwaves (IFS Magazine). Thanks, Jean!
- since 8/29/08:
- since 8/11/08:
- Updated 2008-09 Pro Events page with Disson show cast information and two new Disson shows. Kurt Browning is still only listed for one show - Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family.
- since 8/7/08:
- Kurt Browning was a surprise guest skater at the Mariposa Gala tonight, skating to "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone." Thanks, Janet!
- According to the August 2008 Ballet News from the National Ballet of Canada,
"Principal Dancer Sonia Rodriguez and husband Kurt Browning renewed their
marriage vows on July 25, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Toronto. The
couple was married in 1996 and has two children, Gabriel and Dillon."
Thanks, Alice!
- since 7/23/08:
- Kurt Browning will be skating in the "Evening of Champions" show at the Mile One Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland on Sept. 20, 2008. The show also features Jamie Sale & David Pelletier, Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison, Joannie Rochette, and Annabelle Langlois & Cody Hay. For more information, visit the Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador website.
- Kurt will be skating in the Canadian Stars on Ice tour, April 19-May 15, 2009.
- The musical guests for Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family show will be the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Jordan Bruitt, according to this press release. The show is taking place Oct. 12 in Phoenix, AZ.
- since 6/27/08:
- Added photos from 1988 and 1991 to the Photo Evidence section, thanks to Dawn Norman. Thanks, Dawn!
- since 6/18/08:
- Happy 42nd Birthday, Kurt!
- since 6/11/08:
- Kurt Browning was awarded the 2008 Gustave Lussi Award by the Professional Skaters Association, which is "presented to a male, professional skater who has brought recognition to the sport in a positive and favorable manner." Kurt also won this award in 2001.
- since 6/10/08:
- Kurt Browning is one of the 125 nominees for the Calgary Herald's "Best of Alberta," their search for Alberta's greatest citizen, and they're looking for votes now. Thanks Sherry!
- The latest issue of Hello Magazine in Canada features a 4-page spread on Kurt, Sonia, and their sons. It's the issue with Shania Twain on the cover. Thanks Dawn!
- Added photos from the Halifax Stars on Ice stop by David Carmichael to the Photo Evidence page. Thanks David!
- Created the 2008-2009 Events page and added pages with what information I have for the Disson skating events.
- since 6/6/08:
- Sad news - there will be no Kurt Browning's Gotta Skate this year, for the first time in 8 years.
- Kurt Browning is confirmed as a cast member and cohost of Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family show, taking place Oct. 12, 2008 at the US Airways Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Visit the link for more information.
- The May? issue of Pets Magazine features a full page article talking to Kurt Browning about the Pedigree Pet Adoption program, and includes a mention of future plans including a reality show featuring a hockey player in figure skates. I'll update if I get more infomation, but in the meantime, the full text of the article is available on page 28 of the online edition: Skating Hero Champions Shelter Dogs.
- since 5/1/08:
- since 4/22/08:
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