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ALERTS:
On March 25, 1988, Kurt Browning landed the first ever quadruple jump in competition at Worlds in Budapest, Hungary. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the occasion, Kurt fans put together an online card and a group donation of $800 to the Terry Fox Foundation in Kurt's honor. Kurt has seen both the card and the donation, and was very
touched, thanking everyone who participated, and saying that it was
very global, very touching, and very cool. Thanks again to everyone for their generous contributions!
TV ALERTS: (check local listings)
- 11/22/08 - Cup of China (commentator) - 1-3PM ET - CBC (Canada)
- 11/29/08 - Trophee Eric Bombard (Commentator) - 1-3PM ET - CBC (Canada)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
New developments: 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- Kurt Browning has withdrawn from both Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family and the Skating for Life show, due to his father's illness.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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