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Due to Popular Demand, CMN Adds Second Marc Anthony Show at Barclays Center on February 15(PR Web Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BROOKLYN/CHICAGO (PRWEB) January 09, 2013 Due to popular demand, Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) has added a second show at Barclays Center featuring global pop icon Marc Anthony on Friday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. The Grammy Award winning artist is also set to perform at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue on Saturday, Feb. 16. Both shows are being produced by CMN. Part of the proceeds from the Feb. 15 show will benefit the Maestro Cares Foundation (@maestrocares), a non-profit organization founded last year by Anthony and business associate Henry Cardenas, and the Brooklyn Recovery Fund, which provides support to Brooklyn’s nonprofit organizations working with the communities and individuals most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Tickets for the new show will go on sale TOMORROW, Thursday Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at http://www.barclayscenter.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center, located at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn beginning Friday Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. Brooklyn Nets All Access season ticket buyers have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Barclays Center events before the general public. For more information, visit http://www.barclayscenter.com. To receive the latest updates and special pre-sale offers, become a Barclays Center Behind the Scenes newsletter recipient, and follow @BarclaysCenter on Twitter and Facebook. The Maestro Cares Foundation, whose first project broke ground in November 2012 in the Dominican Republic, seeks to help disadvantaged children in developing countries throughout Latin America. Anthony (@marcanthony), a five-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner, has enjoyed an action packed year and shows no signs of slowing down. After launching a signature clothing line for Kohl’s, the New York native co-founded the Maestro Cares Foundation, hosting a series of fundraisers throughout the year to benefit the non-profit organization. He was recognized with the 2012 Billboard Hall of Fame Award as well as the ASCAP Founders Award for his exceptional contributions to music. Moreover, his nationwide tour, GIGANT3S, topped Billboard’s Hot Tours Chart after garnering $10 million in ticket sales. With Anthony’s tremendous streak of accomplishments and great performances, fans are in for a special Valentines Day weekend. For more information on Marc Anthony, visit http://www.marcanthonyonline.com. As with all events at Barclays Center, arena staff will work closely with the MTA to coordinate mass transit to and from the arena and with the NYPD and other City agencies to ensure safety and security procedures are strictly followed and enforced. Goya Foods is the presenting sponsor of the Barclays Center Latin Concert Series. About CMN Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) is the leading multicultural experiential marketing agency in the United States. As a leader in the music and sports marketing industry, CMN connects clients with artists, professional athletes, and other influential figures, creating brand impact through innovative campaigns that resonate with their target market. CMN’s award-winning, bilingual team of marketing professionals and logistics experts specialize in providing integrated marketing strategies based on emerging cultural trends as well as high-end and top quality production elements to elevate any experiential marketing initiative. CMN is fueled by originality, creating inspiring consumer experiences that are also interactive, memorable and newsworthy. For more information, visit http://www.cmnevents.com. About Barclays Center Barclays Center opened on September 28, 2012, and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Developed by Brooklyn-based real estate developer Forest City Ratner Companies, and designed by the award-winning architectural firms AECOM (http://www.aecom.com/architecture) and SHoP Architects (http://www.shoparc.com), Barclays Center has one of the most intimate seating configurations ever designed into a modern multi-purpose arena, with unparalleled sightlines and first-class amenities. Barclays Center offers approximately 17,732 seats for basketball, 14,500 seats for hockey and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and 40/40 CLUB & Restaurant by American Express. Barclays Center is hosting an extensive variety of events, including premier concerts, monthly major professional boxing cards, top college basketball, family shows, the Brooklyn Nets and soon the New York Islanders. In addition to Barclays, the naming rights partner, Founding Partners for Barclays Center include American Honda Motor Co., Inc., American Express, Calvin Klein, Cushman & Wakefield, EmblemHealth, Foxwoods Resort Casino, GEICO, MetroPCS, Stolichnaya, and Ticketmaster. Other sponsors include: adidas, Anheuser-Busch, The Coca-Cola Company, Gym Source, Haier America, High Point Solutions, JetBlue, LIU Brooklyn, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, SONY, and Willis. Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road, and 11 bus lines. For more information on Barclays Center, please visit http://www.barclayscenter.com About GOYA Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures packages and distributes over 2,200 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit http://www.goya.com Contacts: For Marc Anthony: Blanca Lasalle: 212-684-6001; blanca(at)creativelinkny(dot)com For CMN: Diana Lopez – 312-731-8136; dlopez(at)cmnevents(dot)com For Barclays Center: Barry Baum – 718-942-9533; bbaum(at)brooklynnets(dot)com or Mandy Gutmann – 718-942-9587; mgutmann(at)brooklynnets(dot)com ~ Barclays Center/CMN ~ Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10307823.htm (c) 2013 PRWEB.COM Newswire |