Hilltown Families 
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Win Tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA
Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013 at 8pm
Parents’ Night Out! We’re giving away a pair of tickets for a night out at the Calvin Theater in Northampton to see Micahel Franti & Spearhead on Tuesday, Sept 17th at 8pm. Deadline to enter for a chance to win is 9/10/13 by 11:59pm (EST). Details below…
Hilltown Families and Iron Horse Entertainment Group have partnered up to offer a chance to win free tickets to see adult venues in the Pioneer Valley for a PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT! You pay for the sitter, we’ll pay for the tickets!
For September we are pleased to offer a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA at 8pm on Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013.
Win tickets and take your spouse, partner or good friend for a night out. Deadline to enter to win is Tuesday, 09/10/13 by 11:59pm (EST). Details below.
ABOUT MICHAEL FRANTI
Musician, humanitarian, and children’s book author
, Michael Franti, is recognized as a pioneering force using music as a vehicle for positive change as well as his unforgettable, high energy shows with his band, Spearhead. With the multi-platinum success of his song “Say Hey (I Love You)” and the chart breaking 2010 release of The Sound Of Sunshine, Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking as well as a fun dance party! ”Music is sunshine,” says Franti, one of the most positive and conscious artists in music today. “Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.” Franti has a brand new single, “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like)” hitting radio now leading into his brand new album, All People. — www.michaelfranti.com.
HOW TO WIN
We want your parenting questions to feature on our Facebook page! Ever wonder how other parents are handling different challenges? Maybe you’re wondering where locals take their autumn hikes or back-to-school shopping? Post your question for a possible feature on the Hilltown Families Facebook for our readers to answer and/or offer feedback… and be entered to win a pair of tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA at 8pm on Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013 at 8pm. To enter to win simply:
- POST YOUR QUESTION AS OUTLINED ABOVE in the comment field below (one entry per household) and be sure to tell us your
- FULL NAME (first/last) and where you
- LIVE (TOWN/STATE) must include your town to be eligible.
- ACCURATE EMAIL (we never share your email address).
- CONSIDER SHARING THIS TICKET PROMOTION WITH YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK TOO by selecting the Facebook icon below (and if they win maybe they’ll take you with them!).
- We’ll randomly draw a winner and will share the results below.
IT’S THAT SIMPLE! — Deadline is Tuesday, 09/10/13 by 11:59pm (EST).
Congratulations to Gilian Budine of Erving, MA. Gillian has won a pair of tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Calvin Theater in Northampton, MA at 8pm on Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013 at 8pm.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Parents’ Night Out ticket giveaway!
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