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See Alt-Rock Legends 311 with special guest State Radio at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, 11/22. Register for your chance to win 4 PREMIUM tickets by entering below.

Disney presents The Lion King, Broadway’s award-winning Best Musical on tour at The Bushnell from Jan. 27 through Feb. 14, 2010! Register to win a pair of tickets by entering below!

Register to win a pair of tickets to see one of 2 great shows at the Oakdale Theatre – Brand New on 11/25 or Chelsea Handler on 12/5 by entering the contest below. You can also purchase tickets at the Live Nation website.

Come together for conversation, art, music, and cocktails @ Real Art Ways' next Creative Cocktail Hour on Thursday, 11/19! For more info, visit the Real Art Ways website!

Hot 93.7 presents Jingle Jam at the XL Center on Thursday, 12/3! Mario, Pit Bull and Keri Hilson have already been announced, with more performers to come! Register to win a pair of tickets by entering below!

96.5 TIC's All-Star Christmas is coming to the Chevrolet Theater on Thursday, 12/3! Featuring Train, Uncle Kracker, Five For Fighting and more! Register to win a pair of tickets by entering below!

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