Atlanta Retail Store Media Alert



*** ATTENTION ASSIGNMENT DESK, MORNING/NOON PRODUCERS ***Microsoft Opens Hawaii’s First Full Line Retail Store at Ala Moana CenterMacklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees Help Kick Off Opening WeekendWHEN: 10:30 a.m. HST, Thursday, June 13 WHERE: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814WHAT: This Thursday, Microsoft comes to Ala Moana Center in Honolulu and will be Microsoft’s first full line retail store in Hawaii. As a part of the grand opening activities, Microsoft is sponsoring a special performance by Macklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees at the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park later that day.The Microsoft retail store doors open on Thursday, June 13, at 11 a.m., after a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by a Microsoft executive. They will present more than $1 million in software grants.Customers should arrive early to the grand opening ceremonies on Thursday for a chance to win giveaways and receive free tickets to the special performance by Macklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees later that day.If you are interested in attending the grand opening, please plan to arrive around 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. as the ribbon cutting ceremony will begin around 10:30 a.m.**Please note there will be no media access to the special performance by Macklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees on Thursday.**B-roll of past store openings are available for download from Microsoft News Center: . Highlights for Microsoft Retail Store Grand OpeningWednesday, June 129 – 11 a.m. HST – Broadcast Preview Tours. Special sneak peek inside the store the day before it opens to capture b-roll.Thursday, June 1310:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. HST – Grand Opening Ceremony.?Join a Microsoft executive for a ribbon-cutting ceremony where they will present more than $1 million in software grants.11 a.m. HST – Doors open!?Microsoft plans a full day of celebration.?Microsoft will host giveaways, provide free Macklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees concert tickets and customers can take advantage of great deals on PCs, Windows Phones, Xbox releases and more.4 p.m. HST — Gates open for special performance by Macklemore + Ryan Lewis and Neon Trees. Customers who come to the Grand Opening Ceremonies early on Thursday morning have a chance to receive free tickets to the special performance later that day.For more information about the store or to make arrangements for store access and interviews the day of the opening, contact: Leigh Jendrusina, ljendrusina@, 760.672.8383# # # ................
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