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Ben Rudnick & Friends Ticket Giveaway - Win a Family 4-Pack!

9/25/12 - By Audrey Trieschman

The Regent Theatre in Arlington kicks off its Family Fun series on October 13 with a Ben Rudnick and Friends concert, and a Mommy Poppins Boston family can win free tickets to the concert.

Expect to hear a tasty selection of songs from Rudnick's new CD, Love is a Superpower,  along with BR&F favorites and to see some wonderful new videos as well.

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Plus, prior to the concert, kids can take part in a Family Works! Project - Catching Joy! leads an activity table where kids can use crayons, creativity and care to make cards to go along with the donations (please bring new art supplies and art kits). Benefits The Starlight Children's Foundation of New England.

We have several ways to enter:

  • Send us an email and let us know you're interested in attending the Ben Rudnick show
  • Post a comment on our Facebook page
  • Leave a comment at the end of this post.

The deadline is Friday, October 5. The winner will be drawn at random and notified on Tuesday, October 9.  If winner doesn't respond to our email notification within 48 hours, another winner will be drawn. (Email addresses of entrants will not be collected, sold or otherwise abused.)

About the Author

Audrey Trieschman

Audrey Trieschman

Audrey is a veteran city editor who brings over a decade of experience in seeking out the best events and activities for families in the greater Boston area. She was one of the original six-person team that founded and built GoCityKids.com and continued with the site through its transition to ParentsConnect Local, eventually covering all of New England - plus San Antonio! Reach her at boston@mommypoppins.com or follow her on Google+.

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