It’s curling’s legendary party place, The HeartStop Lounge, and ground zero is at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre throughout the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
After each draw, the party moves over to the HeartStop Lounge, where in the evenings there is live music and throughout the event the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the athletes. As well there is drinks, food, interactive activities for the entire family and dancing.
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Autograph sessions take place on Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. with Team B.C., Canada and Ontario participating. On Jan. 28 Team Saskatchewan, Northern Ontario and the Wild Card Team will be signing at 5:30 p.m. Team Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island will be in the autograph area on Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. On Jan. 30 Team Yukon, Manitoba and New Brunswick will be signing at 5:30 p.m. There will be two autograph sessions on Jan. 31 with Northwest Territories and Nova Scotia at 12:30 p.m. then Team Alberta and Quebec at 5:30 p.m.
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Curlers will also field questions from the fans at the Up Close and Personal sessions in the HeartStop Lounge from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31.
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The entertainment schedule for the HeartStop Lounge includes One 2 Many Band, a seven-piece rock cover band, on Jan. 27 at 10:15 p.m., Petunia, a solo acoustic performer playing tribute to Hank Williams, will been stage at 10:15 p.m. on Jan. 30 and at 6 p.m. on Jan. 31. Then Cosmic Brew will belt out classic rock covers and original music at 10:15 p.m. to keep the party going on Jan. 31. On Feb. 1 the Yard Katz, a classic rock/blues band, will be entertaining the crowd at 10:15 p.m. Side One, a dance band who plays everything from Sinatra to Macklemore, takes the stage on Feb. 2 and 3 at 10:15 p.m.
All Schedules are subject to change, to double check times visit curling.ca.
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