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*** ATTENTION ASSIGNMENT DESK, MORNING/NOON PRODUCERS ***Microsoft Expands DC Area Presence with Newest Microsoft Store Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and Weezer Help Kick Off Opening WeekendWHEN: 9:30 a.m. EST, Thursday, August 9WHERE: 1100 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202WHAT: This Thursday, Microsoft Corp. will open its second DC Area Microsoft Store at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington. In addition to grand opening activities on Thursday, Microsoft is sponsoring a free special performance Saturday by Weezer. Doors will open Thursday, August 9, at 10:00 a.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Brad Smith, general counsel and executive vice president, Microsoft. Smith will present more than $1 million in software grants to local organizations.. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will be at the store to help celebrate the opening and play Kinect with customers and fans at 6:00 p.m.Customers should arrive early to the grand opening ceremonies on Thursday for a chance to receive a gift bag and complimentary tickets to the special performance on Saturday. **Please note that John Wall will not be granting interviews. There will be no media access to the special performance by Weezer on Saturday**B-roll of past store openings are available for download from Microsoft News Center: for Microsoft Store Grand OpeningThursday, August 99:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m . EST – Grand Opening Ceremony.?Join Microsoft’s Brad Smith for a ribbon-cutting ceremony where he will present more than $1 million in software grants to local organizations.?10:00 a.m. EST – Doors open!? Microsoft plans a full day of celebration.?Microsoft will be giving away gift bags and customers can take advantage of great deals on PCs, Windows Phone 7, Xbox releases, technology training and more.6 p.m. EST – Play Kinect for Xbox 360 with Washington Wizards point guard John Wall.Saturday, August 112:00 p.m. EST – Special performance by Weezer! Customers who come to the Grand Opening Ceremonies early on Thursday morning have a chance to receive complimentary tickets to this special performance on Saturday, August 11 and a gift bag. For more information about the store or to make arrangements for store access and interviews the day of the opening, contact:Anthony Warren, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (541) 968-1610, awarren@ # # # ................
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