The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 Magic As Ever World Tour to Rosemont for a doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, January 11 and 12. Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, the Globetrotters will take the court at the Allstate Arena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets start at $20.00 and are available at the Allstate Arena box office by phone at 312-559-1212 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase group or scout tickets, please visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com for more information.
The Harlem Globetrotters are the unbeatable global entertainment experience that emotionally connects to and thrills every member of the family, said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. We are extremely excited about the upcoming tour and bringing our unique brand of family entertainment to Rosemont.
The Magic As Ever World Tour will carry on the Globetrotters tradition of:
Displaying amazing basketball skills and wizardry, with a focus on family entertainment.
Featuring an autograph session at the end of nearly every game, allowing fans a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter.
Becoming involved in the communities they play in by visiting local schools, hospitals and other youth-based organizations.
Entertaining crowds with the antics of their beloved mascot, Globie.
Celebrating their 82nd consecutive year of touring the world, the Harlem Globetrotters have played in 118 countries on six continents, entertaining over 125 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The organization is one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase group or scout tickets and team merchandise, visit the teams newly redesigned Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of ajaniszewski.
Added by ajaniszewski on December 11, 2007