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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!
Tickets for Kristi Yamaguchi's Friends and Family, taking place Sun. Oct. 12 in Phoenix, AZ are on sale now.
New developments: 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:
- since 4/9/08:
- The Edmonton Sun has an extensive article on the Pedigree Pet Adoption program and talks in depth with Kurt about it: Finding that forever home.
- Added two Kurt-centric reviews of Ice Chips to the Miscellaneous Fan Stuff page. Thanks Eddie, Lois, and Mary!
- The inside edge with Sarah Brannen and Drew Meekins blog on IceNetwork has a long entry about the Ice Chips show, and talks to several of the skaters including Kurt: Behind the scenes at Ice Chips
- since 4/8/08:
- Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir will be guest starring in the Toronto, Hamilton, and London Canadian Stars on Ice stops, while Jessica Dube & Bryce Davison will be guest starring at the Edmonton and Calgary shows.
- Kurt Browning skated in the Skating Club of Boston's Ice Chips 2008 show this past weekend, performing to Ain't No Sunshine and Papa Was a Rollin' Stone. Thanks Eddie!
- since 3/28/08:
- Kurt Browning is listed as the special guest performer for the July 4 and 5 shows at Sun Valley this summer: Sun Valley Schedule. Thanks, Sherry!
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