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KNICKS INVITE FANS TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING WEEK “FAN FEST” AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

joepietaro — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:31:58 +0000

The New York Knickerbockers are kicking off the 2009 season with a “Fan Fest” event at Madison Square Garden. The festivities will take place for three days beginning Thursday, October 29, in the MSG mall area located in front of Chase Bank at Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets. The Knicks City Dancers, Knicks Alumni and other special guests will be on hand to participate in on-court contests, carnival style games and activities and ticket giveaways for the Home Opener. The Knicks interactive Groove Truck will be located on Seventh Avenue with live music, special guest emcee’s and Knicks Fan Development representatives.

The “Fan Fest” will take place from Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, culminating with the Knicks Home Opener vs. Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. A limited amount of tickets are available for the Home Opener and upcoming games. For more information please visit nyknicks.com or Ticketmaster.com.

Below is an itinerary of events for the Opening Week “Fan Fest”:

Thursday, October 29, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Who: Knicks City Dancers, Knicks Alumni Relations and Fan Development Advisor, John Starks and Hoops Wizard Black Jack Ryan

What: Live music and entertainment, home opener ticket giveaways, shooting contests with alumni for multiple prizes, balloon artists and performances by the Knicks City Dancers

Friday, October 30, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Who: Knicks City Dancers, Knicks Alumni Tony Campbell and Hoops Wizard Black Jack Ryan

What: Live music and entertainment, home opener ticket giveaways, shooting contests with alumni for multiple prizes, balloon artists and performances by the Knicks City Dancers

Saturday, October 31, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Who: Knicks Alumni Charles Smith and Cal Ramsey and Hoops Wizard Black Jack Ryan

What: Live music and entertainment, special Halloween Costume Home Opener ticket give-aways, balloon artists, face painting and shooting contests with alumni

New York Knicks Celebrate A Decade Of Giving At â€œKNICKS BOWL 10â€, Presented By Bud Light

joepietaro — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:25:47 +0000

Madison Square Garden Family And Their Fans Raise Money For The Garden Of Dreams Foundation

Tomorrow â€“ Thursday, April 2, 2009

Red Carpet Arrivals at 6:30 p.m.

WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The entire 2008-09 New York Knicks team, alumni and personnel, including Nate Robinson, Chris Duhon, David Lee, John Starks, Allan Houston and the WNBAâ€™s New York Liberty alumna Kym Hampton

Celebrity guests expected to attend include: John Leguizamo, Chloe Sevigny, Justin Tuck, Kelly Bensimon, Michael Rapaport, D.L. Hughley, Vincent Pastore, Kerry Rhodes, SI Swimsuit models Jessica Gomes and Esti Ginzburg, among other models

WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â â€œKnicks Bowl 10â€, presented by Bud Light â€“ celebrates a decade of giving with a fun-filled, celebrity-studded event, giving fans the opportunity to bowl with Knicks players and celebrities while raising money for the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit charity that works with all areas of Madison Square Garden to make dreams come true for kids in crisis. Since 2000, the Knicks have raised more than $1.5 million through the annual Knicks Bowl event.

WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Tomorrow â€“ Thursday, April 2, 2009

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:Â Â Â 300 New York

Chelsea Piers, between Piers 59 & 60

(West 23rd Street and the West Side Highway)

March Madness

joepietaro — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:30:12 +0000

The March Madness frenzy has gone hi-tech. Even the pros are doinâ€™ it. Athletes likeÂ John StarksÂ former NBA star for theÂ New York Knicks,Â David ClowneyÂ of theÂ Jets,Â Ryan GrantÂ of theÂ Green Bay Packers, andÂ Lindsey Berg,Â Olympic Volleyballmedalist are all into the video chat game. Starks, renowned for playing shooting guard, claims Pittsburgh will be the team to take it all. Check out their 6-way recorded ooVoo video chat, to hear it straight from the horseâ€™s mouth here:Â http://tinyurl.com/c4vsgv.

But ooVooâ€™s not just leaving it up to the pros â€“ they are giving away 4 prizes each worth 1,000 bucks in cold hard cash for your best webcam March Madness moment. Even if your team doesnâ€™t win, you can win on ooVoo.

To win, record an ooVoo video chat (itâ€™s free) in one of the following â€œFinal Fourâ€ categories and submit online herehttp://www.oovoo.com/contestÂ .

Best Slam Dunk Caught on Webcam
(Prize: $1,000)
Are you able to dunk? Throw it down? Crank it, slam it, flush it? Then this is the category for you. Even if you work in an office or any place that only has a trash bin, go ahead and roll up a ball of paper and do your best office-trash-bin-rolled-paper slam! You’re in, buddy.
Best Recorded â€œTrash Talkâ€Â
(Prize: $1,000)
Are you versed in the delicate art of â€œTalking Smack?â€ You know, conversing with fellow NCAA fans who favor a rival team? Well let’s see you â€œgive them the business.â€ Submit a recorded video chat featuring rivals trash talking during the big game, at halftime, or any time. Don’t hold back. (You know your competition won’t.)
Best Cheerleading PerformanceÂ
(Prize: $1,000)
True NCAA fans rarely have trouble expressing their enthusiasm. So submit a recorded video chat featuring your best team cheer. Guys, this means you too–go ahead and bring it. No mini-skirts required. Â
Best Sportscaster ImpersonatorÂ
(Prize: $1,000)
Are you a fast talker? Want to show off your best color commentary skills? Then show us your best sportscaster impersonation. Who knows, you might just be the next Dick Vitale.

To view a sample video and full rules visit ooVooâ€™s March Madness contest page or if you have a webcam and mic you can video chat with me with no download required by clicking here:Â http://webvideocall.oovoo.com/callme/alyssamiller/323

KNICKS TO CROWN NEW YORK CITYâ€™S TOP TEEN POET

joepietaro — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:15:54 +0000

The New York Knicks will announce New York Cityâ€™s top teen poet at the Knicks Poetry Slam Final Competition tomorrow night and distribute more than $250,000 in scholarships and prizes. This yearâ€™s show features 14 talented poets from across the tri-state area, Knicks playersÂ Nate Robinson,Â Chris DuhonÂ andÂ Jared Jeffries,Â along with music by celebrityÂ DJ Cipha SoundsÂ from radio station Hot 97.

In November, more than 1,300 people attended the Knicks Poetry Slam Open Audition and College Fair at Madison Square Garden, during which time students had the opportunity to enter two contests, in written and spoken word poetry. In the written contest category, three high school seniors will win full tuition four-year scholarships to college: two to the University of Wisconsin and one to Mercy College. In the spoken word competition, the top 150Â entrants were selected from the Open Audition to participate in poetry workshops run by program partner Urban Word NYC, and 14 poets were selected to compete in the final competition. The first place winner will be awarded a $10,000 educational grant, $25,000 in Nike branded equipment donated to the winner’s school and a laptop computer. All finalists will receive prizes, including a customized pair of NIKEiD shoes.

Knicks Poetry Slam was created in 2003 to reach today’s high school youth by using the popularity of hip-hop and poetry as a vehicle to motivate and inspire expression through the written and spoken word. With the growth of the program, the Knicks and Urban Word NYC have provided greater opportunities for students to use their poetic skills and talents to pursue higher education.

WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks PlayersÂ Nate Robinson, Chris DuhonÂ andÂ Jared Jeffries

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks AlumniÂ Earl Monroe, John Starks,Â Cal Ramsey,Â andÂ Anthony Bonner

Hot 97Â DJ Cipha Sounds

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Blue Erro Soul recording artistÂ Eric RobersonÂ and Interscope recording artistÂ Charles Hamilton

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Hosted byÂ Michael EllisonÂ of HBOâ€™sÂ Def Poetry

WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The NY Knicks, Urban Word NYC and Knicks Poetry Slam sponsors – Nike, Hot 97, Kiss FM, The Hymowitz Family Foundation and The Joan Goldstein Education Foundation – will be hosting the Knicks Poetry Slam Programâ€™s Final Competition and award more than $250,000 in scholarships and prizes.

WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, March 3, 2009Â Â

7:00 p.m. â€“ 9:00 p.m. (Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.)

WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center

311 West 34th street â€“ between Eighth and Ninth Avenues

CONTACTS: Sammy Steinlight (212) 465-6401 & Mandy Gutmann (212) 465-6394

KNICKS, LIBERTY AND GARDEN OF DREAMS FOUNDATION RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NAT â€˜SWEETWATERâ€™ CLIFTON AND COACH LAPCHICK

joepietaro — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:42:16 +0000

The New York Knicks, Liberty and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of Nat â€œSweetwaterâ€ Clifton, the first African-American Knicks player, and Coach Joe Lapchick, who fought to integrate the NBA. The event, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, will feature two programming sessions with past and present players of the New York Knicks and Liberty, along with a special performance by the Knicks City Dancers and appearances by â€œMaddieâ€, the Liberty mascot, and the Knicks Groove Truck. Participants in both sessions will view a short clip from MSG Networkâ€™s â€œLapchick and Sweetwater Breaking Barriers” and discuss their reactions to the piece. The first session will include Knicks alumniÂ John StarksÂ andÂ Cal RamseyÂ and Liberty alumniÂ Kym Hampton. Ramseywill join Knicks playersÂ Jared Jeffries, Tim ThomasÂ andÂ Malik Rose,Â Liberty playerÂ Tiffany JacksonÂ and 50 children from SCO Family of Services, a Garden of Dreams partner organization, for the second session. Participants of Intrepidâ€™s Kids Week will have the opportunity to attend both sessions.

Who:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks PlayersÂ Jared Jeffries, Tim ThomasÂ andÂ Malik Rose Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks Alumni and Community Relations RepresentativesÂ John StarksÂ andÂ Cal Ramsey

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Liberty PlayerÂ Tiffany Jackson

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Liberty GreatÂ Kym Hampton

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks City Dancers

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Liberty Mascot â€œMaddieâ€

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks Groove TruckÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The New York Knicks, New York Liberty and the Garden of Dreams Foundation willÂ host an educational Black History Month program to recognize the lasting impact of Nat â€œSweetwaterâ€ Clifton and Coach Joe Lapchick.

When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TOMORROW â€“ February 18, 2009

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Session One:Â 1:15 â€“ 2:15 PM

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Knicks City Dancers performance:Â 2:30 â€“ 3:30 PM

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Session TwoÂ 3:30 â€“ 4:30 PM

Where:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pier 86, 12th Ave. and 46th Street

KNICKS PLAYERS AND ALUMNI SHOW KIDS NEW YORK

joepietaro — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:51:28 +0000

Chris Duhon,Â Danilo Gallinari, Anthony Roberson and Knicks Alumni lead

Garden of Dreams children on bus tour of NYCâ€™s famous landmarks

Â The New York Knickerbockers and Garden of Dreams Foundation invite media to ride along as they tour New York Cityâ€™s famous landmarks on a double-decker bus, donated byÂ Gray Line Bus Tours. Tomorrow, Sep. 24, youngsters from The Childrenâ€™s Aid Societyâ€™s Drew Hamilton Center will pick up the Knicksâ€™ newest additions,Â Chris Duhon, Danilo GallinariÂ andÂ Anthony RobersonÂ and alumni,Â John StarksÂ andÂ Cal RamseyÂ at Madison Square Garden before visiting the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and Times Square. The children will receive a souvenir from the players at each landmark visited, along with a goodie bag and autographs. Before boarding the bus, the players will also distribute vouchers to preseason home games to select lucky fans.

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â This New York City bus tour will launch the seasonâ€™s â€œShow Kids NYâ€ program, a partnership between the Knicks and Garden of Dreams Foundation. The program will feature Garden of Dreamsâ€™ children touring New York City landmarks with Knicks players as their personal tour guides.

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Who:Â Â GuardÂ Chris Duhon

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ForwardÂ Danilo Gallinari

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â GuardÂ Anthony Roberson

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AlumniÂ John StarksÂ &Â Cal Ramsey

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Families from theÂ Childrenâ€™s Aid Societyâ€™s Drew Hamilton Center

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Harlem, NY)

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â When: Â Â Tomorrow, September 24, 2008

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4:15 p.m.

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Where:Â Â Â Player pick-up at Madison Square Garden

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (32nd Street and Seventh Avenue)