I just ran across a contest running on Tucson.com for two tickets to a Video Game concert being put on by the TSO and TSO Chorus. The deadline to enter the contest is March 5, 2010. The concert is on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2PM.

Click here to enter the contest.

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Video Game Concert Contest
Source: Tucson.com contest image

I am, unfortunately, not eligible to enter the contest.

Tickets appear to be from $22 to $67 each when purchasing tickets online. Here is the description of the event from the TSO website:

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Jack Wall, conductor
Tommy Tallarico,host
TSO Chorus, Bruce Chamberlain, director

An immersive, multi-media concert event featuring music from the greatest video games of all time. Created and composed by industry veterans and world famous video game composers, the TSO and TSO Chorus perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion and unique interactive segments to create a explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Guests will enjoy special pre and post show events, interactive game demos, costume contests, game competitions and more. Featured music and exclusive videos from popular franchises such as Mario TM, Zelda®, Halo®, Final Fantasy®, Warcraft®, Sonic TM, Metal Gear Solid®, Kingdom Hearts, Tomb Raider®, Harry Potter TM and MANY MORE!

Sounds like it will either be loads of fun or creepy weird. It really depends on who shows up. There is such as thing as too much nerd.

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