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Welcome To The Peace Through Education Event Guide!
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General Details: Thursday, May 28th @ 7PM Kaufmann Concert Hall Lexington Avenue & 92nd Street New York City Program Overview A 90 minute multimedia presentation given by
A Special Gift Read about Greg's work in Entro Magazine. |
Photo courtesy of Harvard University
Everywhere Greg Mortenson goes, people line up to hear his simple message about how to change the world. Standing-room-only crowds have become a trend for Greg Mortenson since the publication of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace One School at a Time.
Don’t miss his engaging multimedia presentation featuring:
- Education as a key to promoting peace,empowering women, supporting economic
growth and fighting terrorism.
- How the government, the military and the school systemcan secure a better future for Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- What we can learn: Cross-cultural lessons from ruralPakistan and Afghanistan
Ticket Information
Three types of tickets are available: General Admission, VIP Admission and Student Admission.
Ticket prices are:
$ 20 Student (Student ID Required for College Students)
$ 35 General Admission
$ 50 VIP Admission
VIP Admission is open to anyone and offers premier seating (Orchestra rows A-H and Balcony rows A-D).
Click here to view the seating chart.
All seating is "open" and is available on a first-come basis. Doors will open at 6PM. Plan to arrive early for best seating options.
Tickets can be ordered online or by calling 757.410.9409 - Select Option 3 for Customer Service. A $2 service charge per ticket applies for telephone orders.
A note about telephone sales: Telephone sales associates are available 9AM to 5PM Eastern, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. Please have your credit card available when you call. Should you get voicemail when you call, please leave your contact information and we will return your call promptly.
For the best value, order online.
NOTE: As of May 22nd, we are no longer shipping tickets. Tickets ordered by phone or online will need to be picked up upon arrival at the venue.
Sorry, no refunds or returns on ticket sales.
Have questions? Contact us!
Peace Through Education Support Team
help@momschoiceawards.com
757.410.9409 - Select Option 3 for Customer Service
Upon Arrival
The main lobby will be divided into several sections: Will Call A-L, Will Call M-Z, VIP and Advance.
Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
will be on hand to direct you.
ALL VIP's (regardless if you received your tickets in the mail or not) will need to stop by the VIP table to check-in. Upon check-in, your hand will be stamped with an invisible glow-in-the dark VIP stamp. You will receive a packet of information and make your book selection. You will then be escorted to one of two VIP seating areas where you will enjoy the presentation. VIP's are seated in Orchestra rows A-H and Balcony rows A-D. Click here to view the seating chart.
General Admission Advance Ticket Customers, proceed to the Advance table. Present your wristband ticket. You will receive a packet of information and make your book selection. You will then proceed to the concert hall where you will select your seat.
General Admission Will Call Customers, proceed to the appropriate table and present your order confirmation. Your order confirmation will be exchanged for a wrist band. You will receive a packet of information and make your book selection. You will then proceed into the concert hall where you will select your seat.
Student Admission Will Call Customers, proceed to the appropriate Will Call table and present your order confirmation. If you are a college student, you will also need to provide a valid student ID. Your order confirmation will be exchanged for a wrist band. You will receive a packet of information and make your book selection. You will then proceed into the concert hall where you will select your seat.
IMPORTANT!: As an advance ticket buyer, you are guaranteed a seat up until 6:50 PM. You'll want to be sure you are in your seat by 6:50 PM--at which time, our ushers will begin filling open seats. If you are not in your seat, your ticket may be forfeited.
Attire
Business casual / dressy casual is the preferred attire.
Children
Children are welcome to attend. However, given the content of the presentation, children under the age of 8 may not find it interesting.
Plan For Your Evening
While general vending (snacks, sodas and water) will be available, you may want to plan to have a meal prior to arriving. Please note, food and beverages are NOT permitted inside the concert hall.
Directions & Parking
You'll find detailed directions and parking tips on the Kaufmann Concert Hall website.
Other Considerations
- Flash photography is not permitted during the presentation
- Be sure to switch cell phones to vibrate
- To minimize distraction during the presentation, we ask that crying or unsettled children be escorted to the lobby
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Who is Greg Mortenson?
Greg Mortenson is one of the greatest humanitarians of our time. He is a Nobel Peace Prize candidate and the co-founder of Central Asia Institute and Pennies For Peace. He is the subject and co-author of the book entitled Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace One School at a Time (118 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list and currently #1).
Learn more about Greg Mortenson >>>
Read Greg's story in Entro--The Mom's Choice Awards Magazine >>>
2) How are the event proceeds distributed?
Net proceeds (revenues after expenses) benefit Central Asia Institute (CAI). Central Asia Institute, co-founded by Mr. Mortenson, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Learn more about Central Asia Institute >>>
3) What is Pennies For Peace?
Pennies for Peace is a CAI program designed to teach children the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A penny in the United States is virtually worthless, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. Learn more about Pennies For Peace >>>
4) What happens to my ticket if I am unable to attend?
Since ticket sales are non-returnable / non-refundable, your ticket essentially becomes a donation to the cause. Tickets are transferrable, so if you know in advance that you won't be able to attend, you might consider "gifting" your ticket to someone else.