Chicago, IL (September 2010) – The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is thrilled to offer guests the extraordinary opportunity to listen and laugh while high-profile celebrities from an array of sports gather to roast and toast the dynamic and perpetually entertaining Coach Bob Knight on Saturday, September 18 at 7:30PM. Horseshoe Casino is located just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago,
Proceeds will benefit St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. St Joseph is a co-educational, college prep high school sponsored by the Christian Brother and is celebrating 50 years of educational excellence.
ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Anchor and former Duke Basketball star, Jay Bilas will host and bring his sharp, cutting-edge commentary and wit to an evening like no other!
Newly added roasters include Jerry Colangelo (Chairman, USA Basketball, Phoenix Suns Partner, JDM Partners, LLC), Sam Carmichael (Former Head Coach Indiana University Golf), Don Donoher (Former Head Coach University of Dayton), Wayne Duke (Former Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference), George Raveling (Former Head Coach, Washington State University, University of Iowa, University of Southern California) and Daryl Thomas (Former Player Indiana University and St Joseph alum).
Additionally, Chicago native, St. Joseph alum and Head Coach of Florida International University, Isiah Thomas will lead the roast of his former coach, Bob Knight. Other sports celebrities and roasters include: Digger Phelps, Jud Heathcote (appearing via live broadcast), Bob Hammel, Dan Chrisman and Dick Vitale (appearing via taped video).
Other recently added roasters appearing via taped video include Tony LaRussa (Manager, St. Louis Cardinals), Gene Keady (Former Head Coach Purdue University), ESPN’s Mike and Mike (nationally syndicated sports casting duo).
TICKETING INFORMATION:
Level 1 – VIP seating in floor section. – $500 per seat. Seating is in pods on special leather seating. Ticket price includes cocktail service throughout the show as well as an hour pre-show reception.
Level 2 – VIP Orchestra Rows B-J. – $200 per seat. Price includes hour pre-show reception.
Level 3 – Orchestra Rows K-U. $100 per seat.
Mezzanine seating ranges in price from $50 per seat to $75 per seat.
Tickets available at Ticketmaster or at the Horseshoe Box Office: 219-473-6060. Hours of Operation: Wed-Sat 12pm – 6pm with extended hours on event days.
WHERE: THE VENUE AT HORSESHOE CASINO
777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN, 46320
For more information, please visit www.thevenue-chicago.com or www.coachknightroasttoast.com.
ABOUT HORSESHOE CASINO
The all new $500 million Horseshoe Casino, a Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. property, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago is the premier entertainment and gaming destination in Chicagoland. Where legendary gaming lives on, Horseshoe boasts more than 350,000 square feet with over 3,000 slot machines, over 100 table games, one of the largest poker rooms in the Midwest, and more. The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is proud to offer the ultimate concert and entertainment destination and premier experience in a flexible space that can hold up to 3,300 guests. Dining elegance is not overlooked and guests can choose from a variety of dining options including; Jack Binion’s Steak House which overlooks Lake Michigan and recent winner of the 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, around-the-globe variety at the Village Square Buffet, and a taste of Chicago at Benny’s Pub and Eatery. For more information, please visit:
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