Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Huggins Roast & Toast at U.S. Bank Arena!

http://www.usbankarena.com/event_data.php?event=00088

Wow! Willie, Huggins, great coaches, U.S. Bank Arena, $10 tickets? I'm definitely there!



U.S. Bank Arena will be the site for “Thanks, Coach! A Toast and A Roast” honoring former University of Cincinnati Bearcats Men’s Basketball Coach Bob Huggins on Thursday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Emanuel Center and the Salvation Army Katrina Fund.

WLW radio personality Bill Cunningham has agreed to host the event. Confirmed speakers also include*:

• Tubby Smith – University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach
• Rick Pitino - University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Coach
• John Calipari - University of Memphis Men’s Basketball Coach
• Bobby Lutz - University of Charlotte Men’s Basketball Coach
• Charlie Spoonhour – Broadcaster and Former Coach UNLV and SLU
• Other speakers may include current and alumni members of pro and college basketball programs from around the country. Former Huggins’ team players are also expected to attend. Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed

Tickets, at only $10,* go on sale Monday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at the U.S. Bank Arena box office, all Ticketmaster locations including select Kroger stores, online at (ticketmaster.com) or call 513-562-4949. If available, tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event.

A select number of premium floor tables are available through the corporate reservation number at 859-547-5321. Each table seats eight people and includes admission to a pre-event reception at U.S. Bank Arena’s 5th floor restaurant, All Access Bar & Grille.

The reception takes place 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM and includes hors d’oeuvres by Montgomery Inn and an opportunity to meet and greet some of college basketballs’ biggest names. Each table is available for $1000.

Presented by Fans of Bearcat Basketball

*Dates, times, prices, list of speakers subject to change*

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