We are getting closer and closer to the Harlem Globetrotters coming to town, and closer and closer to John Evenson suiting up for the Washington Generals once again. Our Sports Director made his first appearance as the General's "ringer" last year, and is looking forward to his second game February 11th at War Memorial @ On Center. Click on the Video Link to see a one on one interview with Globetrotters Ambassador Anthony "Buckets" Blake.
Game Info:
**Wednesday, Feb. 11, at War Memorial @ On Center. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $18.00 and are available at the box office or online at harlemglobetrotters.com.
2009 marks the 83rd consecutive touring season for the Globetrotters with the "Spinning the Globe" World Tour. The North American leg of the tour tipped off December 26 and runs until the final week in April. We'll play 246 games in 210 cities, 43 states, seven Canadian Provinces, as well as Puerto Rico. We've already set nearly 15 box offices records and have had four sellouts.
The Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries, on six continents, for over 128 million fans and have won over 23,000 games all-time (against just 345 losses).
As "Ambassadors of Goodwill"™, the Harlem Globetrotters touch the lives of thousands of children nationally and globally each year with their distinctive community outreach programs.
o The Globetrotters have brought their "C.H.E.E.R.™ For Character" program to hundreds of thousands of elementary school students around the world since the program's successful debut in 2004. Created with assistance from the U.S. Department of Education, C.H.E.E.R.™ is a fun and interactive presentation that extols the benefits of character development and leading a positive lifestyle.
o Smile Patrol™ is the Globetrotters' progressive hospital outreach program designed to brighten the day and lift the spirits of some very special fans unable to attend a Globetrotters game. Smile Patrol™ visits over 200 children's hospitals worldwide annually, spreading joy and creating lifetime memories.
o S.P.I.N.™ (Some Playtime Is Necessary) is the Globetrotters' newly-launched proprietary program aimed at making fitness fun and helping kids cultivate an active lifestyle, as Globetrotter players visit cities around the world, urging kids to get out and play.
The Globetrotters' team Web site, www.harlemglobetrotters.com, includes the tour schedule and ticket information, player blogs, vintage and contemporary Globetrotter video, interactive games, features and stories - the perfect vehicle to stay in touch with the Globetrotters every day of the year.
