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07-30-2010 - ANNOUNCING THE TOUR!!!
I could not be more excited to announce our fall Headlining tour to support my new record KALEIDOSCOPE HEART! We (the band and I) are literally sitting here trying to figure out what to call it and here are some options: The Back to Shool Tour, Cats That Look Like Hitler Tour, Uhmemba Me? Tour, Twitter Twour, So You Think I Can Dance Tour, How Bout That Oil Spill Tour....that's just to name a few. We're sifting through and trying find the perfect fit. We are bringing out some amazing friends and musicians and cannot wait to once again get to travel to a city near you! Come play! Here are details! xoxoo s Pre-order Kaleidoscope Heart HERE and receive a code for exclusive early access to ticket pre-sales for Sara's fall tour!* Pre-order is live from 10 am local time on 8/3 until 10 pm local time the night before the public on sale date. *Visit www.sarabmusic.com/preorder-ticketpresale for a full listing of participating tour dates. 09/25 Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom 09/28 Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre 09/29 San Diego CA - House of Blues 09/30 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre 10/02 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 10/03 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa 10/04 Houston, TX - House of Blues 10/07 Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse 10/08 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium 10/11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution 10/12 Orlando, FL - House of Blues 10/14 Charlotte, NC - The Neighborhood Theatre 10/15 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle 10/16 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero 10/18 Washington DC - 9:30 Club 11/02 Minneapolis, MN - Pantages Theatre 11/03 Chicago, IL - House of Blues 11/05 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater 11/06 Louisville, KY - The Bomhard Theater 11/08 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre 11/09 Boston, MA - House of Blues 11/10 New York, NY - Webster Hall 11/14 Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall 11/15 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre 11/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater 11/19 Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House 11/20 Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House 11/22 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom 11/24 Reno, NV - Knitting Factory Concert House Greg Laswell support 9/25 - 10/18 Javier Dunn support 9/25 - 10/4 Cary Brothers support 11/2 - 11/24 Holly Conlan support 10/7 - 11/24
07-27-2010 - Mysparaoke
Hey all....get ready to get your karaoke on! Myspace is launching a karaoke contest just for me! (And you...duh) Submit a video of you karaoke-ing to 'KING OF ANYTHING' and I'll choose my favorite and we'll fly you out to a concert of mine! You and your guests will get to see the show VIP style and you'll get to come hang with me and the band! (Bad grammar included, no extra cost) I can't wait to see what you come up with, and be creative. Lemme see you sing! Go to: http://ksolo.myspace.com/contest/sarabareilles for all the details. xoxox s
07-26-2010 -
here's a look behind the scenes at the making of king of anything. Me+camera+bus+horns+canada+claps+flowers=video of the century! Or at least the first video off the record. Love you bunches!
07-08-2010 -
Don't miss Sara's performances of "Love Song," "King of Anything," a new song "Uncharted" and more at posted.VH1.com.
07-06-2010 - Video of the Day on Fuse.com
Don't miss Sara's "King of Anything" as the Video of the Day on Fuse.com! Click here to see.

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"king of anything"	"gravity"
"winter song (with ingrid michaelson)"	"bottle it up"
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The Making of "Kaleidoscope Heart" Webisode Series: #1	"Hangin' Around" Webisode
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Totally Touring	Love Song Jam
Sara gets a Bus!	Sara at Best Buy Ohio
Lexington Radio Show	Sara's Dream at Skully's
Sara at ear X-tacy	promo tour video #1
t-rex-a-sketch	view from the van
sf to chicago in 2 days... the trip begins	mr. handsomefeet's first dance
geography karate	happy birthday chad
javier spazzing on nintendo wii	chad finds his calling
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Check out a behind the scenes look at the "Bottle It Up" video!	Check out this video interview with Sara on YouTube!
Check out this new video interview with Sara on YouTube - this one filmed while she was in NYC with Maroon 5!	Watch as Sara hears "Love Song" on the radio for the first time!

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Hi.
It’s me, Sara. As I’ve said before, I don’t do those fancy bios. So sue me.

Kaleidoscope Heart is my new album, and I’m beyond proud of this collection of songs, in no small part due to the fact it was like pulling teeth to write them.

We spent the better part of three years touring and supporting my first record, Little Voice, and by the end of that process I was completely burnt out. Don’t get me wrong, it was an unbelievable ride that far surpassed my expectations in the best way. We had some unforgettable high points as well as some very humbling low ones, and like any good rollercoaster, it’s exhilarating but you still feel a little bit sick at the end and are happy to have your feet on the ground again.

I thought that I would use our much-needed time off to just pour myself into writing, but I actually found that I wanted nothing to do with music for a little while. I preferred drinking copious amounts of coffee, going to yoga, and looking for cute throw pillows at Target. I love throw pillows. As the time passed, I slowly started writing again, and truly amazed myself with just how horrible the songs were. And then the fear set in. I think I fell victim to what a lot of artists go through with a second record: the expectations, the pressure, the anxiety of what’s to come, the idea that maybe I’ve already written my best work…

Weeks before I was supposed to start recording, I was in full-scale panic-attack mode, feeling pressure to start the ball rolling again, but not having material I cared about. I only had about 4 new songs that I really loved, and the rest were truly embarrassing. Thankfully, over a margarita, my good friend Matt said something profound and poetic that made it all come clear: He said, “You can’t polish a turd. A bad song is a bad song. Ask for more time.”
And so I did.

My manager suggested only recording the 4 songs I loved and I agreed. Thank God he did, because the floodgates opened after a taste of what being in the studio would look and feel like. It was easy, and exciting, and infinitely inspiring. I wrote the rest of the record in about a month, largely based around the song “Uncharted” that still feels like the centerpiece to me. My fear of what was to come was keeping me from doing anything.And finally, I cared about what I was saying.
As homage to the song that freed me, I took the title of the record from its lyrics.

My counterpart in the studio, Neal Avron, is one of my Buddhas in this world. He’s one of the most patient, musical, kind, and dedicated people I’ve ever met. We were an odd pairing for sure, as he’s best known for his rock records (Fall Out Boy, Say Anything), and I do covers of songs from Dumbo and love the Golden Girls. But it was exciting and felt completely right. We spent about 6 months making this record, and the record that came from it is exactly what I wanted. With Neal’s help, I took risks, and pushed myself both as a player and vocally, and I followed my gut wholeheartedly for the very first time. And I can’t wait to share it.

I can’t wait to see these songs come to life.

I can’t wait to reconnect with fans from the stage. I can’t wait to see how many times the word “Kaleidoscope” gets misspelled.

I can’t wait to get on the ride again.

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ANNOUNCING THE TOUR!!!
I could not be more excited to announce our fall Headlining tour to support my new record KALEIDOSCOPE HEART! We (the band and I) are literally sitting here trying to figure out what to call it and here are some options: The Back to Shool Tour, Cats That Look Like Hitler Tour, Uhmemba Me? Tour, Twitter Twour, So You Think I Can Dance Tour, How Bout That Oil Spill Tour....that's just to name a few. We're sifting through and trying find the perfect fit. We are bringing out some amazing friends and musicians and cannot wait to once again get to travel to a city near you! Come play! Here are details! xoxoo s Pre-order Kaleidoscope Heart HERE and receive a code for exclusive early access to ticket pre-sales for Sara's fall tour!* Pre-order is live from 10 am local time on 8/3 until 10 pm local time the night before the public on sale date. *Visit www.sarabmusic.com/preorder-ticketpresale for a full listing of participating tour dates. 09/25 Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom 09/28 Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre 09/29 San Diego CA - House of Blues 09/30 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre 10/02 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom 10/03 Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa 10/04 Houston, TX - House of Blues 10/07 Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse 10/08 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium 10/11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution 10/12 Orlando, FL - House of Blues 10/14 Charlotte, NC - The Neighborhood Theatre 10/15 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle 10/16 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero 10/18 Washington DC - 9:30 Club 11/02 Minneapolis, MN - Pantages Theatre 11/03 Chicago, IL - House of Blues 11/05 Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater 11/06 Louisville, KY - The Bomhard Theater 11/08 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre 11/09 Boston, MA - House of Blues 11/10 New York, NY - Webster Hall 11/14 Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall 11/15 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre 11/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater 11/19 Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House 11/20 Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House 11/22 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom 11/24 Reno, NV - Knitting Factory Concert House Greg Laswell support 9/25 - 10/18 Javier Dunn support 9/25 - 10/4 Cary Brothers support 11/2 - 11/24 Holly Conlan support 10/7 - 11/24
Mysparaoke
Hey all....get ready to get your karaoke on! Myspace is launching a karaoke contest just for me! (And you...duh) Submit a video of you karaoke-ing to 'KING OF ANYTHING' and I'll choose my favorite and we'll fly you out to a concert of mine! You and your guests will get to see the show VIP style and you'll get to come hang with me and the band! (Bad grammar included, no extra cost) I can't wait to see what you come up with, and be creative. Lemme see you sing! Go to: http://ksolo.myspace.com/contest/sarabareilles for all the details. xoxox s
here's a look behind the scenes at the making of king of anything. Me+camera+bus+horns+canada+claps+flowers=video of the century! Or at least the first video off the record. Love you bunches!
Don't miss Sara's performances of "Love Song," "King of Anything," a new song "Uncharted" and more at posted.VH1.com.
Video of the Day on Fuse.com
Don't miss Sara's "King of Anything" as the Video of the Day on Fuse.com! Click here to see.
"King of Anything" on Vh1's Top 20 Countdown
The video for Sara's single, "King of Anything" is now on Vh1's Top 20 Countdown. To help get the video to the #1 spot, vote here.
Sara Visits Seventeen
Sara talks about the new album, fashion and music -- read the interview here
Watch the King of Anything video
Sara is VH1's Posted Artist of the Month
Sara is featured this month on Posted, VH1's new web series! Interact with her online and get an all-access look at her life on the road as she prepares to release her new album, Kaleidoscope Heart. Tune into VH1 to see Sara's video for "King of Anything" in regular rotation and on their Top 20 Countdown, and stop by VH1.com to see the photo shoot from her new video, watch unplugged performances and read exclusive blog posts. You can also ask Sara a question by leaving your thoughts in the comments section of the blog! Check back often to keep up with Sara the entire month of July at VH1.com/music/posted.
KING VIDEO PREMIERE!!
Today the music video for "King of Anything" is going to be available EXCLUSIVELY on iTunes! It will then premiere on VH1 and VEVO on Thursday, July 1st! If I had a mountain, I'd shout this from there, but I don't. E-mail will have to suffice. Check it out! xoxo s
Get a sneak peek at the "King of Anything" video
KING OF ANYTHING SONG AND VIDEO ON ITUNES!
Hey all. I'm literally beaming as I'm writing this: The "King of Anything" single is available now at iTunes, and the music video will be up one week from now! Woodothoo.com! There has been so much love for this song already...I can't thank you all enough for the support. It feels so good to share the music again, and I cannot wait for you to hear the rest of the record! In other exciting news, you can also pre-order the new record, KALEIDOSCOPE HEART, and along with your pre-order you get an exclusive song off the record that nobody else will get (you greedy little bugger). It's a song called Carolina, and I'm proud to say it was the first co-write of my whole band and I. Yay boys! Thank you so much for the love, and we'll see you on tour very soon! love love love! xoxoxoox s When you pre-order KALEIDOSCOPE HEART you will receive "King Of Anything" instantly - click here to pre-order now on iTunes "King Of Anything" will also be available to purchase separately - click here to purchase now on iTunes When the album is delivered iTunes pre-orders will include the exclusive track "Carolina". Kaleidoscope Heart  1.  Kaleidoscope Heart  2.  Uncharted  3.  Gonna Get Over You  4.  Hold My Heart  5.  King Of Anything  6.  Say You're Sorry  7.  The Light  8.  Basket Case  9.  Let The Rain  10. Machine Gun  11. Not Alone  12. Breathe Again  13. Bluebird Watch Sara's Fourth Webisode now to get a glimpse of Sara in the studio working on a new song called "Bluebird"!
Rock Camp Scholarship
Hi all! You ready? Get set. Go! This summer some of my closest friends are launching the first ever ROCK N' ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS, LOS ANGELES!! I am a huge supporter of this camp and am offering a scholarship opportunity to 5 lucky girls in the LA area who want to participate in what I believe to be one of the most worthwhile and exciting opportunities around this summer. This is for young women who want to explore what being a musician feels like... no prior musical experience necessary. They are simply providing a safe space to come and play. Literally. These amps go to eleven.              The first Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls started in Portland, Oregon several years ago, and has since inspired hundreds of people to launch Girls Rock Camps in cities all over the world. This camp is all about promoting self-esteem and empowerment in young women, with music as the medium. Girls get to pick an instrument, create a band, write a song, learn to play and perform it, sing, yell, and just generally be encouraged to express themselves creatively. As if that weren't enough, all the bands get the incredible opportunity at the end of the week to give a real live concert in front of friends and family at the WORLD FAMOUS TROUBADOUR!! Oh Em Gee. When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time worrying about fitting in, because I didn't want anyone to ridicule me for being different. Unfortunately I think a lot of young women can relate to that. This camp is designed to acknowledge that our individuality is incredibly precious, and should be nurtured and celebrated. It's what makes you, YOU. I think that rocks. The camp details are below, as well as the website, so check them out and see if this is something that speaks to you, your sister, your daughter, your friend, whatever...and if you decide you want to be a part of it there are two options: 1. You enroll at http://rockcampforgirlsla.org because you can, and you don't want to miss this opportunity. Please visit this website for all details on the program. OR 2. You apply for this scholarship!     Here's how:     CREATE A VIDEO THAT IS NO LONGER     THAN 3 MINUTES THAT INCLUDES THE     FOLLOWING TWO THINGS:     1. An expression piece that celebrates YOU.     Be creative.     It can be anything, as long as it highlights one of     the many reasons you are so incredibly     amazing...It can be a song, a painting, a short     story, a poem, a collection of photographs, a     dance, whatever. I just want to see you shine.     2. Your answer to the following question:    Why is Rock Camp a good fit for you?     Tell me why you feel like you want to experience     this. What are you hoping for? Once you have the video, send it to girlsrockcampscholarship@gmail.com Along with an email that includes       1. your name       2. your age       3. your parent's name and contact info: email and phone       number       4. your mailing address Camp dates are July 26-July 30 from 9am to 5pm, with the showcase at the Troubadour on Saturday, the 31st. This is NOT an overnight camp. Campers must be able to provide their own transportation to and from camp each day. Rules for the Scholarship Eligibility:       1. You must be a girl. Sorry, dudes.       2. You must be between the ages of 8 and 17, no if, ands, or       buts.       3. Video must be less than 3 min long, and must feature the       potential participant.       4. Must live in the LA area       5. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE       JULY 1ST Although I will not be there this year, I give my full endorsement to this organization and completely believe in the fact that this will be an unforgettable experience! Good luck! Love, Sara
Gonna Get Over You
I wrote the chorus to this song years ago and always loved singing it, but never really felt like I had the write song to put around it. After such a rocky start, this song was the FIRST completed song that I knew would go on my second record. So... it's kinda like the grandaddy of the rest of Kaleidoscope Heart, if you will. Or if you won't, that's okay too. I ain't mad at ya.  It took us two complete stabs at this little diddy to get it right, but I feel like we finally captured the essence of the song which was meant to be sort of vintage 50's doo wop feel with a modern twist.  Think Roy Orbison in a Hummer.  But different.  xo sara
I'm officially announcing the name of the Record!
(drumroll, please.) It's called: "Kaleidoscope Heart" (roaring applause and ooohs and aaahs like the audience is looking at a floating pink elephant that speaks Portuguese, please.) I picked out the name of the record months before I even finished writing the songs. I love the imagery of those words, and they're really representative of how I envision my heart. It's a colorful but fragmented, ever-changing sum of all the bits and pieces that make it up. A Kaleidoscope is the tool that helps make sense of the mess. Or at least makes it nice to look at. :) More importantly I named this record "Kaleidoscope Heart" because, like my last name, people will misspell the sh*t out of it. There's beauty in that. Or at least I remain mildly amused by it. I hope you like it.... xoxo sara
Radio Away We Go
That almost rhymed. No big deal. Songwriting's in my blood. We're leaving on a jet plane (and by jet plane I mean Southwest) to come to a radio station near you! The band and I are going to slap you with some acoustic versions of the new material and look good doing it. Yeah. That's right. I'm SERIOUS about acoustic music. "King of Anything" is getting some major radio AND listener love, and we're going to come say thank you in person! You guys are the best. Let's all get tattoos together okay? Okay. Can't wait to get back out on the road, and I'll hope to see you soon! xo sara Wednesday - June 2, 2010 Event: KINK - "Live Performance Lounge" Location: Portland, OR More info here Friday - June 4, 2010 Event: KALC- "Listener Appreciation Patio Party" Location: Denver, CO More info here Monday - June 7, 2010 Event: KHMX -"The Mix Live Lounge" Location: Houston, TX More info here Friday - June 11, 2010 Event: KEZR - "After Work Mixer" Location: San Jose, CA More info here
Watch Sara's Second Webisode
"Uncharted" This song saved me in a way. This was the one that finally helped me break through my writer's block. At the suggestion of my friend, Eric Rosse (who produced Little Voice) I turned all my pain and worry and fear into something that made sense. And this song came out, and the flood gates opened for the rest of the record. On a side note, this is also my dad's favorite song on the record. He's already decided that he wants me to play this on a really big stage and have a whole orchestra on stage while I walk around the audience and point at things emphatically. I told him I'd work on that. Hope you like it.
Sign-Up for Sara's Email List to Be the First to See the Second "Making of Kaleidoscope Heart" Webisode
Sara will be releasing the second webisode to give a sneak peek into the studio while she made her upcoming album "Kaleidoscope Heart." It will premiere exclusively to her email list tomorrow, so sign up today to be one of the first ones to see it! Click here to sign up. Will you be seeing Sara on any upcoming dates this summer? Check out dates and ticket links below: 7/23 - St. Louis, MO Riverfront Outdoor Stage Free Show - Click for More Information 7/27 - Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Buy Tickets Here 7/28 - Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center On Sale 5/15 @ 10AM EDT Buy Tickets Here 7/30 - Comcast Center Mansfield, MA Buy Tickets Here 7/31 - Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center On Sale 5/15 @ 10AM EDT Buy Tickets Here 8/1 - Comcast Theatre Hartford, CT Buy Tickets Here 8/3 - Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavillion Lilith Fair Ticket Info Coming Soon...
New Jersey Lilith Fair Shows On Sale Tomorrow
Two of the Lilith Fair shows that Sara is performing at will be on sale tomorrow. See below for details! 7/28 - Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center On Sale 5/15 @ 10AM EDT Buy Tickets Here 7/31 - Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center On Sale 5/15 @ 10AM EDT Buy Tickets Here
King of Anythingalifianakis
Hey you. Yes, you. I HAVE BIG NEWS!!!! My first single from my new record is shipping out to radio stations today!!! It's called KING OF ANYTHING and it's about Zach Galifianakis. Just kidding. It's not called King of Anything. Just kidding. It is. Zach, call me. We have a lot to discuss. Click here to listen at AOL Music. Keep an ear out for the song on your local radio station (fingers crossed!), and if you want to paint pictures of me and send them into the stations to show your support that would be cool too. Or, if you want to spell my name in Sour Skittles or lentils and take pictures of that and send the picture in to the stations, they seem to love that as well. I don't know why, they just do. I'm beyond excited to share the first taste of the new record. I've been in the studio for the past 7 months or so, working hard on the next batch of songs. It has shaped up to be something I'm so incredibly proud of. The album is called Kaleidoscope Heart, and will be available late this summer! (insert happy Sara scream here.) But don't worry (those of you who worry) we'll be hitting the road hard this summer and there will be lots of chances to see and hear the new music! The band and I are so ready to join forces again and come play for you. Keep checking the website for updates on where to find us and the music. AND.... as if that wasn't enough.....two more dates have been announced for the Lilith Fair Tour!! I seriously keep pinching myself that I get to be a part of this, but there are now more tickets available for you guys. Here's that info: 7/27: Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Buy Tickets Here 7/30: Comcast Center Mansfield, MA Buy Tickets Here 8/1: Comcast Theatre Hartford, CT Buy Tickets Here I can't wait to see you. xxoxoxooxo peace and love s Photos by Mark Fiore: Photos by Colin Young Wolff:
Sara Bareilles Set To Release First Single, "King of Anything" Off Forthcoming New Album
Epic Records recording artist, Sara Bareilles is pleased to announce the release of, "King Of Anything" the highly anticipated first single off her forthcoming sophomore album. "King Of Anything" which Sara wrote, was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by the renowned Neal Avron. The immensely addictive and charismatic pop driven track featuring Sara's extraordinary vocal prowess is set to hit airwaves May 10 and will kick off the official countdown to the untitled album's September release. "'King of Anything' is sort of a 'f*ck you' song," jokes Sara Bareilles. "I've had more unsolicited advice on my life than I care to mention, and this was how I dealt with it. It felt empowering to turn that frustration into music, especially a song that doesn't even sound angry. That's sort of what "Love Song" was as well. Apparently, I don't get over things very quickly." The single's release marks the first taste of new material following the massive success of Sara's debut album, Little Voice from which Sara received two Grammy nominations for her triple platinum selling hit single, "Love Song." The track enjoyed an astonishing 13 weeks in the Top 10 at pop radio, while the album has sold over 1 million copies worldwide, won accolades from press critics at places like Rolling Stone and the New York Times, and catapulted Sara to become one of the most interesting and promising new artists of 2009.
What House?
The WHITE HOUSE. that's right, people. I'm currently peeling my jaw off the floor as I am packing my little bag for a performance at the WHITE HOUSE on Monday, April 5th for the  2010 Easter Egg Roll! What? O em ged. My band and I are going to be joining the cast of GLEE and yes, the BIEBER to provide a little entertainment for one of the oldest traditions in Washington. I will basically be running around with a bunch of children looking for eggs on the South Lawn. I'm so gonna find more eggs than those little runts. Note to self: must improve manners if I hope to meet the president.
White House Announces 2010 Easter Egg Roll Healthy Activities, Top Talent Line-up & 50 Quick Facts
On Monday, April 5th, 30,000 people from all 50 states and DC will visit the South Lawn of the White House for this year's Easter Egg Roll. This year's activities will reflect the theme, "Ready, Set, Go!" which follows the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative - a national effort to combat childhood obesity. Numerous singers, entertainers, chefs and athletes will participate in this year's event - the largest annual public event held at the White House.   This year, new activities have been added to 'egg roll classics' in order to promote healthy and active living. Activities include:   -   Sports Zones - Football, basketball, tennis, golf, softball and obstacle courses -   Rock n' Egg Roll Stage -Featuring live musical performances -   Storytime Stage -   Hop to it! - An instructional dance center on the South Lawn -   Play with your Food - Make-your-own Garden, Farmer's Market, Buzzing about Bees, Fun Food Science and more led by the White House Chefs and celebrity guest chefs. This activity center is built around the White House Kitchen Garden -   Eggspress Yourself - Arts and crafts workshop -   Yoga Garden -   An Easter egg hunt & the traditional Easter egg roll   The White House is pleased to welcome the following performers and leaders in their field to participate in this year's Easter Egg Roll: -   Sara Bareilles, Justin Bieber, the cast of the television show Glee, Yo Gabba Gabba, Sesame Street, and Little Beat, The #1 Chinchilla and DJ Willy Wow! will perform on the Rock 'n' Egg Roll Stage -   J.K. Rowling, Reese Witherspoon, Apolo Ohno, Mariska Hargitay, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Elmo and Maria of Sesame Street and Betty DeGeneres will read on the Storytime Stage