311 DAY 2010 INFORMATION PAGE
This is no ordinary concert, this is 311 DAY!!
Below you will find a TON of info on all things 311 DAY 2010; including events, tickets, hotel deals and more! Be sure to soak it all up to be well informed. This page will be further updated as additional info is confirmed, so be sure to check back for updates. The date noted up top will be updated every time a new update is made. Get ready for an amazing event ahead!!
Also, please note below that we have arranged special Airfare plus Hotel packages, as well as just Hotel Packages. See the appropiate sections below for both options.
UPDATED MARCH 3, 2010
BREAKING NEWS....
311 ON STAGE AT 7PM PST (311 DAY)
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO 311 DAY:
ACTIVITIES / PARTY ZONES / SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS WHILE IN VEGAS!
ONCE IN VEGAS...311 FANS UNITE:
Vegas is a big city...
Let's keep the 311 community together and bring the 311 Day party to the bars, clubs & casino at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
We can take over the Mandalay Bay on March 10, 11, 12!
Wear your 311 t-shirts and show the UNITY!!
We've seen you do it on Bourbon Street...now it's time to take it to Sin City!
We've arranged some special discounts for you. See all the info below...
311 DAY MERCHANDISE IN VEGAS:
311 Day merchandise will be available in Vegas on 3/10, 3/11 & 3/12.
On 3/10 from 5pm - 9pm (at the entrance to Mandalay Bay Events Center)
On 3/11 from 10am - 1am (at the entrance to Mandalay Bay Events Center)
On 3/12 from 1pm - 11pm (at the Mandalay Beach)
MANDALAY BAY BARS:
Just show your 311 ticket stub to get discounts on drinks at these bars....
Eyecandy (on floor of Mandalay Bay Casino) will be offering drink specials to 311 Fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.
Mizuya / J Pop Lounge (on floor of Mandalay Bay Casino) will be offering drink specials to 311 Fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.
Mix (on top of THE Hotel at Mandalay) will be offering free entry and 2 for 1 shot specials to 311 fans on 3/11.
Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, show ticket stub and get a VIP line pass on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.
MANDALAY BAY RESTAURANTS:
There are several restaurants at Mandalay Bay that will be offering 20% Off discounts to anyone with a 311 ticket stub.
These restaurants include House of Blues Restaurant, Raffles, Mizuya, and The Cafe.
FAST-FOOD COURT / LUXOR:
Luxor (which is next door to Mandalay Bay) has a food court with lots of cheap fast-food restaurants. If you need a quick/cheap meal you can take the tram or walk through Mandalay Place to the Luxor and back. Also, the restaurant Company at Luxor will be offering 20% off to anyone w/ a 311 ticket stub.
MANDALAY BAY SHARK REEF & AQUARIUM:
There is an Aquarium & Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel.
They will be offering discounts to 311 fans on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12.
Just show your 311 ticket stub and you will get $5 off admission.
MANDALAY BEACH & WAVE POOL:
The beach & wave pool will be open on Friday, March 12 to all guests of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
So, come on out with your 311 Day hangover and relax on the beach.
The pool area will close at 4:00PM (so that preparations can be made for the 311 Beach Party).
Then the beach will reopen at 6:00PM for people that have a ticket to the 311 Beach Party.
We will have a DJ spinning great tunes. Then The Wailers will perform at 7:30. And then another DJ spinning party music.
SATURDAY MARCH 13 - EVERLAST:
For those staying over on Saturday in Vegas. The Beach & Wave pool will have a St. Patricks Festival concert by Everlast, with special appearance by B-Real of Cypress Hill and a beer garden. The same special hotel rates apply for 3/13. Tickets available at Mandalay Bay.
311 DAY WEBCAST:
The 311 Day Concert will be filmed for a worldwide webcast. This webcast will be available Live on March 11th for people to view that cannot attend 311 Day in Vegas....but, it will also be available as a Video-on-Demand for those of you that want to watch it after March 11th! So, when you return home from Vegas you can still order the webcast and re-live the 311 Day experience in your living room! Who knows...maybe you'll even be in the webcast - as we'll have cameras getting crowd shots throughout the show.
Just go to 311.com and click the banner ad for the Webcast Order Page. Or go directly to http://www.311.com/311daywebcast. The webcast is $11.99. Be sure to tune into the 311 Day Webcast and join the celebration!!
You will be able to watch the Webcast full-screen on your computer. And while watching the webcast you will be able to Facebook Chat and send out links and info via your Facebook and Twitter feeds.
PRE-ORDER WEBCAST ONCE...WATCH IT TWICE! AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN AUTOGRAPHED PRIZE PACKS:
That's right, pre-order the 311 DAY concert webcast between now and 6pm pst on 3/11 for $11.99 and you will get to watch the show live on March 11, as well as get to watch it later as a Free On-Demand Video at your leisure. Twice for the same price! From your good friends, 311. Enjoy! Those that Pre-Order will be eligible for a 311 Autographed Prize Pack. Each day leading up to 311 Day, one fan that pre-orders will be selected for the special Autographed Prize Pack of goods. And a Grand Prize Winner will get an Autographed Prize Pack and 2 tickets to a 311 Summer Tour show.
http://www.311.com/311daywebcast
DO YOU WANT TO BE THE GUEST MTV NEWS CORRESPONDENT AT 311 DAY 2010 IN VEGAS?!?!
MTV is looking for a fan like you to be the MTV News Guest Correspondent for 311 DAY 2010!
They want a true fan to cover the concert & parties and to file reports from the field. You'll also get the exclusive opportunity to interview the band. All for MTV News. You'll also get a signed set-list from the band and a pair of tickets to any show on 311's Summer Unity Tour 2010. To submit yourself for the job, just shoot a video of yourself explaining why you are the best 311 fan for the job. Upload your clip to Your.MTV.com. We'll select the winner and name him or her the official MTV News Correspondent for 311 Day. You take care of your own travel, and we'll make sure you have full access to all that 311 Day has to offer.
So, start uploading your videos. Use your creativity, your humor and your passion for 311 to fuel your entry. The deadline for submissions is 11:59PM on Sunday March 7. Be sure to tag your video "311" so MTV can find it. The winner will be notified on Monday March 8 - just in time for the assignment of a lifetime!
Visit: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/03/03/311-day-contest/
311 DAY ONLINE MERCHANDISE SUPER SALE AND CONTEST:
In the spirit of 311 DAY 2010, 311 is slashing prices on their entire line of online merchandise and launching new Spring Fever accessory items! The Super Sale will start at 5PM PST on 3/10 and will end at 12Midnight on 3/11. Be sure to visit the store,www.the311Store.com, and get your 311 goods! T-shirts marked down to $11 and $13. And various new accessories!
All fans that purchase between 5PM PST on 3/10 and 12Midnight PST on 3/11 will be eligible for random one of a kind giveaways as noted below!
* 311 Day 2010 Poster, Autographed by 311
* 311 Day 2010 Drum Head, Autographed by 311
* 311 T Shirt , Autographed by 311
* $50 Store Credit in The311Store.com
*. Two tickets to 2010 Unity Tour summer show of your choice.
Winners will be announced on www.311.com (3.15.10)
TRAVEL SAFE. PARTY SAFE. 311 DAY VEGAS...HERE WE COME!!!
Updated: Monday, November 16
311 DAY 2010 / LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!!
The 311 Day 2010 show is now confirmed for Las Vegas, NV!!!
(Thursday 3/11/2010 at Mandalay Bay Events Center)
That's right, we're heading to Vegas for the ultimate 3-11 Day celebration!!!
311 DAY / SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10
311 Fan Party at Jet, (The Mirage Hotel, 9pm - 2am). 21+ (our private event. no dress code).
THURSDAY MARCH 11
311 Day Concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center
An Evening with 311 (7pm show starts). All ages.
Pre-show and post-show party details to be announced soon.
FRIDAY MARCH 12
311 Beach Party w/ The Wailers, at Mandalay Bay Beach & Wave Pool.
6pm – 11pm. All ages.
Performance by The Wailers and DJ’s.
CONCERT TICKET INFO
For the Mandalay Bay Event Center seat map, Click Here
Seats in all sections of the arena will be sold (even behind the stage and at sides of the stage). But, this is not a full "in the round" show. The stage will be in the normal position at the back of the floor. The show is being designed so there is no obstruction (or very limited obstruction) for people sitting at the side of the stage or behind the stage. The band members may turn to face the crowd in any portion of the arena - but, the band will be facing forward for the majority of the show performance. Click the seat map link to view all seating options in the arena. This is a fairly intimate arena - and any seat is a good seat at 311 Day!
There are 2,000 floor tickets and 9,400 reserved seats.
The venue is an intimate arena, so wherever you may be located, you’re in for a great show! This is a long show, so choose whether floor or seats is best for you.
RESERVED SEAT TICKETS will be $59.50. (4 ticket limit per order)
FLOOR TICKETS will be $64.50. (2 ticket limit per order)
311 Day Concert Pre-Sale Tickets will be on sale at 311.com on Wednesday, October 28 at 12Noon PST.
Direct Pre-Sale ticket link: https://tixx1.artistarena.com/311/
(Pre-sale tickets at 311.com get you the best tickets first with reduced service fees. NOTE: We have a small allotment of pre-sale tickets. The vast majority of tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster and the Mandalay Call Center, see below)
311 Day Concert Tickets will be on sale to the public via Ticketmaster on Saturday, October 31 at 10AM PST.
Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000, and online at www.ticketmaster.com
Also, starting 10/31 at 10AM, tickets may be purchased via the Mandalay Bay Call Center: 877-632-7400, and online http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/eventcalendar.aspx. They offer a lower service fee. Will-call pick up only (no print-at-home or mail option).
SKYBOX SUITES
Skyboxes: Have a big group of friends going together? The arena also has 6 private skybox suites available, which will be on sale at 11am on Wed 10/28 (an hour before other pre-sale tickets). Sitting above the top mezzanine level, the south skybox suites provide a private party room for your friends to all be together for the show. Skybox capacities are 18, 24 and 50 persons. The skyboxes have options for in-room catering (at additional cost). They also have private bathrooms and are equipped with a closed-circuit tv. The below prices include admission tickets for the capacity listed per box. So for instance, Box #1 includes 50 tickets and the box.
South skybox suites, image 1: http://bbs.311.com/2010/MBEC_SuiteLevel.PNG
South skybox suites, image 2:
http://bbs.311.com/2010/MBEC_SouthSuites.PNG
Skybox #1 - 30 seats + 20 standing room, capacity 50. ($3,750)
Skybox #2 - 10 seats + 8 standing room, capacity 18. ($1,350)
Skybox #3 - 11 seats + 7 standing room, capacity 18. ($1,350)
Skybox #4 - 14 seats + 10 standing room, capacity 24. ($1,800)
Skybox #5 - 14 seats + 10 standing room, capacity 24. ($1,800)
Skybox #6 - 12 seats + 6 standing room, capacity 18. ($1,350)
Skybox #7 - 10 seats + 8 standing room, capacity 18. ($1,350)
VIP TICKET PACKAGES
A portion of the proceeds from the VIP packages will go to charity (Smile Train).
We are offering the VIP ticket bundles as a way to help ensure that tickets end up in the hands of true fans and not scalpers....and to provide some unique 311 Day experiences for the participants.
To view the VIP Ticket Packages, click here.
311 FAN PARTY TICKET INFO
Once again, we will have a 311 Fan Party on Wednesday, March 10th (the night before the big show) to celebrate 311 and to celebrate all the 311 fans traveling to Vegas from all over the world. The 311 Fan Party is a gathering place for like-minded dedicated 311 fans to meet each other and party together! If you’ve joined us before, you know just what we’re talking about! It’s a great vibe and a great time to meet fellow 311 fans, party to a great mix of 311 tunes and get pumped for the upcoming show! There will be drink specials and other surprises. This will be a great way to kick off the 311 Day celebration!! To avoid any confusion, 311 is NOT playing this event, but we will have a DJ rocking 311 tunes all night.
The Fan Party will be at JET / at the Mirage Hotel, Vegas Strip.
Fan Party tickets are $20.00 and will go on sale at 311.com on Tues, November 17th at 12:30 PST (2 ticket limit per order). This event has always sold out quickly in advance, so be sure to get your tickets. The event is 21 and up. 311.com ticket page, https://tixx1.artistarena.com/311
The ticket cost covers the rental of the space, bartenders, security, sound, lights, dj, and special surprises. We have the place entirely to ourselves! Come nod your head to this!
311 BEACH PARTY TICKET INFO
On Friday, March 12 (the day after the big show), The 311 Beach Party will feature a performance by The Wailers (Bob Marley's legendary band) playing all the Bob Marley classics!! This is a private event with tickets offered only to 311 fans via 311.com. The event takes place at Mandalay Bay's sandy beach & wave pool! You can lounge on the beach with a cold beer, swim, or just hang out & enjoy the sunset with 311 fans from all over the world…listening to reggae jams that we all know and love. After the Wailers, we’ll have a DJ spinning great party tunes. There is a bar and grill for all your food and beverage needs out on the beach. Come get irie!
311 Beach Party tickets are $28.50 and will be on sale at 311.com on Tues, November 17th at 12:00 Noon PST (4 ticket limit per order). This will be a hot ticket! 311.com ticket page, https://tixx1.artistarena.com/311
For sample photos of a beach party concert at Mandalay Bay, click here.
HOTEL INFO / SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES:
Mandalay Bay is our host hotel and our home base for 311 Day 2010.
We have secured special 311 Day Hotel Rates at the Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur hotels on the Vegas strip. The special rates are good for rooms between March 9 and March 13. Mandalay Bay is our host hotel since we are doing most activities there; while Luxor and Excalibur are next door. The three hotels are an easy walk from each other and are also connected by a tram train.
We suggest staying at one of these hotels, particularly the Mandalay Bay, in order that we keep the 311 Community together.
The below special 311 Day hotel rates are now in effect. We strongly suggest that you book your hotel rooms by mid November to secure this pricing and availability.
Mandalay Bay $99 weekday / $149 weekend.
Hotel website: http://www.mandalaybay.com
Link below for Special 311 Day rate at Mandalay Bay:
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=MBH&host=offer&code=P311
Or reservation number: 877-632-7800, ask for group code P311.
Luxor $60 weekday / $100 weekend.
Hotel website: http://www.luxor.com/
Link below for Special 311 Day rate at Luxor:
https:reservation.mgmmirage.com
Or reservation number: 800-288-1000, ask for group code 311 Festival.
Excalibur $36 weekday / $81 weekend.
Hotel website: http://www.excalibur.com/
Link below for Special 311 Day rate at Excalibur:
http://www.reservation.mgmmirage.com
Or reservation number: 877-750-5464, ask for group code 311 Festival.
Of course, Vegas offers many many hotels for your choosing, although we think you will find it more fun if we all stick together in the same hotel.
HOTEL & AIRFARE COMBO PACKAGES:
MMV Vacations is offering special hotel & flight packages for 311 fans travelling to Las Vegas. Following are links to get discounted hotel & flight packages.
Use PROMO CODE: M3L1E1
When reviewing your price - you'll notice that a couple "Extras" (airport shuttle & cancellation insurance) are built into the price. If you wish to remove those extras and lower your overall price - just click "Remove" next to each of the extras....and it will calculate a new price.
If you use Safari as your browser - you may need to click "advanced search" on the main page before inputing your information. For all other browsers you do NOT need to do an advanced search.
MANDALAY BAY HOTEL & AIRFARE:
http://mandalaybay.mgmmiragevacations.com/index.asp?cmpid=3mc-M39311
LUXOR HOTEL & AIRFARE:
http://luxor.mgmmiragevacations.com/index.asp?cmpid=3mc-M37311
EXCALIBUR HOTEL & AIRFARE:
http://excalibur.mgmmiragevacations.com/index.asp?cmpid=M36311
WHAT NOW:
We are now 5 months away from 3-11 DAY. Mark your calendars and start to figure out your travel plans to be in Las Vegas for the ultimate 311 concert experience!! Excitable ones get ready!!!
*** Further details about 311 Day will be added to this page as we go. So check back for updates. ****
WHY NOT NEW ORLEANS?:
As you know, we typically hold our 3-11 Day event in the great city of New Orleans. From March 9 - 14, 2010 there is a massive medical convention in New Orleans. The convention reserved 30,000 hotel rooms for convention participants - making hotel rooms extremely scarce & expensive for anyone else traveling to New Orleans during that time period. The New Orleans Board of Tourism could not guarantee us an adequate number of hotel rooms to accommodate the thousands of dedicated 311 fans that travel to 3-11 Day. And what few rooms they were willing to hold for us were overpriced due to the convention. As a result, in the best interest of 311 fans, we decided to move 3-11 Day 2010 to another city.
WHY VEGAS?:
After reviewing all of our options and taking everything into consideration for 311 fans (hotel availability, hotel rates, airfare costs, availability of direct flights, party atmosphere, etc.) we have decided to hold the 3-11 Day 2010 event in Las Vegas!
We will essentially take over the Mandalay Bay venues, bars & casino for 3 amazing nights. Let the 311 fans from around the globe unite!
311 Day 2010 will definitely be one for the ages...get ready!!!!
SHOW POLICIES / NO TAPING - NO CAMERAS:
Audio recording devices are NOT allowed at the 311 Day show. Please refrain from bringing any recording devices. They will be turned away at the door. Professional Cameras will also not be permitted unless with official photo pass. 311 will be recording the show (audio/video) for the 311 Archives.
311 DAY HISTORY
Since 2000, every other year on March 11th ("311 Day"), the multi-platinum group 311 holds a very special concert event that attracts thousands of fans from around the world. The event is typically held in New Orleans. As a result, the mayor of New Orleans officially proclaimed March 11th as "311 Day" in New Orleans. However, due to a massive medical convention overtaking the vast majority of hotel rooms in downtown New Orleans, the 311 Day concert for 2010 is moving to Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Billed as "the ultimate 311 concert experience",311 Day is the premiere event for 311 fans to gather and celebrate their love of the group and to witness the most exciting 311 show of the year. 311 plays an extended setlist (5 hours) of hits, rarities and covers; backed by a state of the art light and special effects show. Past shows have also included appearances by circus performers, aerial acrobats, fire twirlers, stilt walkers, jugglers, drumlines, and marching bands.
March 11th is considered a holiday to 311 fans around the globe - and 311's dedicated following of fans travel to the 311 Day show from far and wide.
For 311 Day 2008, tickets were sold to fans in all 50 US states and 13 different countries. The band played a 5 hour show (63 songs) for a sold out crowd of 14,000+ at New Orleans Arena.
In 2006, 311 played a 5 hour show, 66 songs. / In 2004, 311 played a 5 hour show, 68 songs. / In 2002, 311 played a 4 hour show, 59 songs. / In 2000, 311 played a†3 hour and 11 minute show, 47 songs.
A“Live From New Orleans" DVD of the 311 Day 2004 show was released in October 2004 and is now certified Platinum. With many music fans having heard about the concert or having seen the DVD...the legacy of 311 Day is now stronger than ever. And the 311 Day concert event in Las Vegas will certainly live up to the legacy.
It's clear that 311 Day has become more than a concert. It's a true happening. An event that began organically and has taken on a life of it's own. For 3 days the city of Las Vegas will be swarming with 311 fans - meeting there together to celebrate the music of 311. See you in Vegas!!