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Michael Weiss

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4th Annual U.S. & World Figure Skating Champions Live! Saturday, September 06, 2008, 3:00 PM Details »	627 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 800 Arlington, VA, 22203 (866) 468-7630 Website
Description All proceeds benefit the Michael Weiss Foundation - a non-profit organization supporting Olympians of the future.
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Bayer Presents Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family Sunday, October 12, 2008, 5:00 PM Details »	201 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, 85004 (602) 379-7800 Website
Description Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing with the Stars 6th season Champion Kristi Yamaguchi brings her annual televised ice spectacular back to the US Airways Center for one performance only on Sunday October 12th at 5PM -- Columbus Day holiday weekend. Featuring an all-star line-up of skating champions plus some very special surprise performers, Bayer Presents Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family combines the beauty of figure skating with the hottest live music to create a magical performance for the whole family to enjoy. The Jonas Brothers, pop music heartthrobs and stars of Disney Channel origional movie, "Camp Rock," will be the music headliners for Yamaguchi's annual Friends and Family ice show, for one rockin evening of Entertainment. Also, specical guest performances by Demi Lovato and Jordan Pruitt.
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Smucker's presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:30 PM Details »	229 East Front Street Youngstown, OH, 44503 (330) 746-5600 Website
Description The Chevrolet Centre with local support from Youngstown State University, The Frangos Group, and the Skating Club of Greater Youngstown announced that The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, along with singer and songwriter Peter Cetera, will headline a special evening of entertainment that mixes music and ice skating in Smucker's presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds, set for October 18th in Youngstown's Chevrolet Centre at 7:30 pm. Tickets for this event will go on sale August 1. They are priced from $124.50 to $39.50 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, our Retail Locations, including Giant Eagle and Macy's, or charge by phone at 330-747-1212 (Toll Free Express Line: 866-448-7849). Tickets are also available at the Chevrolet Centre Box Office. Additional fees may be applicable. The historic event will be taped and later broadcast nationally on Christmas Day on NBC, providing a spotlight for Youngstown and its surrounding communities. "This event will give the City of Youngstown, the Mahoning Valley and Youngstown State University the national spotlight that it so richly deserves," says Executive Director Eric Ryan. This magical musical night is a one- time only event featuring a star-studded list of Olympic, World and National Champion figure skaters. "This is probably the strongest skating cast that I have ever put together for one of my NBC skating entertainment special" says Steve Disson, the show's executive producer of Disson Skating. Skaters confirmed for the one-time collaboration include Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano, six-time U.S. champion Todd Eldredge, world champion Yuka Sato, three-time U.S. champion Michael Weiss, world ice dancing champion Shae-Lynn Bourne, six-time Canadian champion Jennifer Robinson, Olympic pairs champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier and two-time world silver medalist dancing champions Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra entertains thousands of fans with its wide variety of musical concerts. The Cleveland Pops, led by Carl Topilow, performs everything from sports themes to Frank Sinatra to Barry Manilow to music from Disney. Never before has an orchestra played for a nationally televised ice skating event of this caliber. Peter Cetera is perhaps best known as one of the original members of the rock band, Chicago. He eventually embarked on a solo career that included numerous trips to the top of the Billboard charts. Among his No. 1 hits are "Glory of Love,'' which was the theme song to the movie, "Karate Kid II,'' "The Next Time I Fall,'' a Grammy Award-nominated love ballad he performed with Amy Grant and "Restless Heart.'' He has performed with numerous musical stars, ranging from David Foster to Billy Joel and his work has been nominated for Grammy and Academy Awards.
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute on Ice Saturday, October 25, 2008, 7:30 PM Details »	5333 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192 (888) 732-7784 Website
Description The boys from Jersey have sold over 100 million records throughout their career. They are widely recognized for the piercing falsetto of Frankie Valli and continue to have their songs covered by bands all over the nation. They have an extensive list of songs including 71 chart hits (40 in the Top 40, 19 in the Top 10 and 8 that topped the charts at Number 1). Their chart-toppers include: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Rag Doll,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and “Grease.” Their success earned them induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Most recently, the Tony-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” highlighting the lives and careers of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, is in its third year of sold out shows on Broadway and has permanent productions in New York, Chicago and London. The musical has recently opened its first national tour in Las Vegas and plans to open another next year in Melbourne. The musical won a Tony for Best Musical in 2006. Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons will share the timelessness of their music as they perform several hits live and a cast of Olympic, National and World champions take to the ice for an inspired evening of fun. Boitano, Weiss and Sato will be joined by eight-time British National champion Steven Cousins, World Dance champion and nine-time Canadian National champion Shae-Lynn Bourne, World Champion Bronze Medalist Caryn Kadavy, plus many more.
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9th Annual "An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends" Saturday, November 08, 2008, 5:00 PM Details »	1 Center Court Cleveland, OH, 44115 (216) 445-2573 Website
Description On November 8, 2008, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative will host its ninth annual “An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends,” one of Cleveland’s premier and most elegant celebrity events. An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends will combine outstanding figure skating talent accompanied by a live musical guest. Following the ice show, gala guests are escorted to the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel for a black-tie evening featuring gourmet dining and dancing to live music. The goal for this event is to raise funds for The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute and to address Scott’s biggest concerns: cancer education, research, and survivorship. Ice Show Location: Quicken Loans Arena Gala Dinner Location: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Date and times: Saturday, November 8, 2008 Ice Show: 5:00 pm Gala Dinner and Dancing: 7:30 pm If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the event, or to become a Table Patron of the Gala, please download the “Sponsorship Packet” and “Sponsorship Form” from our site. Tickets for the Ice Show will be available beginning in September via Ticket-Master at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 216.241.2121. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the CARES Hotline at 216.445.2573.
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Smucker's Stars on Ice Saturday, November 29, 2008, 8:00 PM Details »	2634 Main St. Lake Placid, NY, 12946 (216) 436-3708 Website
Description For more than two decades, Olympic Champion and figure skating icon Scott Hamilton has thrilled audiences of all ages with the Emmy Award winning Smucker’s Stars on Ice. Now in its 22nd year, the upcoming season might be the best yet, as America’s most prestigious figure skating production proudly welcomes Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen to the tour. “The greatest skaters in the world are coming together to show America why they are the best,” says Hamilton. Co-Creator Jef Billings adds, “Fans will experience the energy, the spontaneity, and audience interaction that come only from being part of a LIVE show. There will be no retakes and no edits. What happens on the ice is for their eyes only -- and you won’t see it all unless you are there!” Enhanced by a broad spectrum of popular music, intricate lighting, dynamic costumes, cutting-edge choreography and state-of-the-art technology, audiences will be front and center as champion skaters interact and perform as only they can. Each show will be a unique spectacular as fans witness the excitement of their favorite skaters jumping, spinning and flying past their seats. If you have enjoyed skating on television but have never seen it in person, Smucker’s Stars on Ice: LIVE and In Color will provide a most unforgettable experience only derived from the true thrill of Olympic and world-class skating.
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Michael’s Charities


The Michael Weiss Foundation Map It »	P.O. Box 3508 McLean, VA, 22103 Website
Description MISSION To date, the Michael Weiss Foundation (MWF) has raised over $100,000 for deserving applicants who possess Olympic potential in the sport of Figure Skating. The MWF will continue to provide Olympic eligible United States figure skaters with financial support to assist in all facets of training and competition with an emphasis on continuing their education. Training as an Olympic hopeful can include expenses associated with coaching, choreography, costumes, music selection/editing, educational costs and tutoring and total up to $65,000 per year. Annual Scholarships are awarded every December to skaters who are having trouble meeting their financial needs. THE FOUNDATION Headed by Two-time Olympian and three-time United States National skating champion, Michael Weiss, his wife and choreographer, Lisa Thornton Weiss, and Michael’s mother – Collegiate Gymnastic Champion, Marjorie Weiss, the organization was created to address the issue of the high cost of figure skating and the lack of financial support currently available for promising skaters. “I know when I was an up and coming athlete; being recognized for my accomplishments and encouraged through financial support inspired me as a young skater to work harder and increased my determination to succeed. It has been a dream of mine to inspire and support young skaters, and this is a way that I can help the future of figure skating.” - Michael Weiss PROJECT OVERVIEW To provide financial support to Olympic hopefuls who may not otherwise be able to pursue their figure skating goals. Recipients will be awarded scholarships based on skill level, financial need, and competitive potential/desire with an emphasis on the importance of continuing their education. PROJECT OBJECTIVES The Michael Weiss Foundation will create scholarship funds through supporting organizations, individuals and various foundation promotions to help provide the necessary funds in the pursuit of athletic excellence, to strengthen the base of the next generation of United States figure skaters and afford deserving young athletes the best opportunity for potential success at the Winter Olympic Games CRITERIA FOR MWF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: The MWFoundation will determine the scholarship winners based on the following criteria: financial need = family’s income level must be below $150k per year the individual merits of the skater applicant must be under the age of 18 eligibility status and level of skater young athlete showing exceptional potential – Olympic potential young athlete who is competing well at their level *special circumstances
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http://www.michaelweiss.org/

Professional Highlights

	Sport:	Figure Skating
	Position(s):	U.S. Olympic Figure Skater

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Michael’s Past Events

Michael’s Charities

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