CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Marketwire) — 10/12/11 — and present Russell Brand LIVE in support of The Owen Hart Foundation this Saturday evening. The live comedy event will mark the 12th Anniversary of the Owen Hart Foundation and the work they do within the Calgary community. Two shows will be presented at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.
The Owen Hart Foundation has proudly grown into a staple charity within the Calgary community while serving as an incredible celebration of Owen-s life. For over a decade The Foundation-s annual event has helped raise funds for education and affordable housing for individuals with limited resources but unlimited potential. During this time, The Owen Hart Foundation has attracted legendary performers such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Bob Newhart, Howie Mandel, as well as Ringo Starr & his All Starr Band.
This year we are extremely proud to feature award winning stand-up comedian Russell Brand. Brand is not only a comic genius but a brilliant comedic actor and author as well. “Given that this will be Russell Brand-s first performance ever in Calgary makes those of us at The Owen Hart Foundation all the more elated and overwhelmed to be presenting him,” stated Martha Hart, founder of The Owen Hart Foundation.
Pinnacle Wealth Brokers based out of Edmonton, and Newcastle Homes from Calgary, are excited to partner with Martha and the Owen Hart Foundation. “It always amazes me when I see the strength and determination of those faced with tragedy turn their personal experience into an opportunity to give back. The Owen Hart story certainly brings things close to home, and we are truly privileged to partner with and participate in this weekend-s charity event,” comments Darvin Zurfluh, CEO of Pinnacle Wealth Brokers, an alternative investment firm focused on the Exempt Market industry. Pinnacle and Newcastle expect it to be a fun and memorable evening for everyone.
Russell Brand shot to fame in the U.S. in 2008 when he was seen as rocker -Aldous Snow- in the Judd Apatow produced comedy, FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. The same year he was seen as -Mickey- in Disney-s hit feature film, BEDTIME STORIES opposite Adam Sandler. Since then, the British star has become an international comedic success.
Brand is currently filming the Warner Bros musical ROCK OF AGES in the Broadway adapted musical directed by Adam Shankman, Brand stars opposite Tom Cruise and Alec Baldwin. The film is slated for release on June 1, 2012.
Tickets to Russell Brand LIVE in support of The Owen Hart Foundation are available through Ticketmaster at 1.855.985.5000 or online at .
Contacts:
To Market Inc
Dave Howard
(403) 543-1509