First, Knicks players, coaches and Knicks City Dancers will take the kids on a tour of MSG Training Center, including a special locker room visit, basketball skills clinic and autograph session. The players will then join the children at The Children’s Village to spruce up an outdoor basketball court and have a backyard barbecue party to celebrate the day.

Below is an itinerary of events for the Knicks and Garden of Dreams “Dream Day”:

Who: Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, Darko Milicic, David Lee, Nate Robinson, Danilo Gallinari and the Knicks City Dancers

What: Players, dancers and kids take private tour of training center

When:        1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: MSG Training Center, Greenburgh, NY

Who: Al Harrington, Chris Duhon, Wilson Chandler, Jordan Hill and Toney Douglas

What: Players and kids paint and clean areas of the basketball court and have barbecue party

When:        3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Where: The Children’s Village, Dobbs Ferry, NY

*In the event of inclement weather the entire event will take place at MSG Training Center*

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit charity that works closely with all areas of Madison Square Garden, including the Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, MSG Entertainment, MSG Media and Fuse to “make dreams come true for kids in crisis”. Garden of Dreams partners with local children’s hospitals, “wish” organizations and community-based organizations to build on-going, unforgettable programs for children in the tri-state area who are suffering from devastating illness, homelessness, abuse, hunger, extreme poverty and tragedy.

Tomorrow – Thursday, April 2, 2009

Red Carpet Arrivals at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

WHO:         The entire 2008-09 New York Knicks team, alumni and personnel, including Nate Robinson, Chris Duhon, David Lee, John Starks, Allan Houston and the WNBA’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:      “Knicks Bowl 10”, presented by Bud Light – 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:      Tomorrow – Thursday, April 2, 2009

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:   300 New York

Chelsea Piers, between Piers 59 & 60

(West 23rd Street and the West Side Highway)

 

The week begins Sunday, March 22, as the Rangers host the Ottawa Senators. Children from Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley and Starlight Foundation will attend pregame warm-ups and watch the game from a catered suite. One child from Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley will sing the national anthem and another child, from Make-A-Wish Connecticut, will participate in a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game. A child from Make-A-Wish New Jersey will have the opportunity to accompany the game organist on guitar to “Enter Sandman” by Metallica. Children from Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley and Starlight Foundation will participate in a Rangers “high-five line” as players enter the ice for warm-ups.

Garden of Dreams week will continue on Wednesday, March 25 at the Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers game when children from Ronald McDonald House, Life Center and Children’s Village will attend pregame warm-ups and the game. One child from Ronald McDonald House will serve as an honorary Knicks City Dancer for the night. A second child from Make-A-Wish Foundation Metro will participate in a ceremonial ball tip prior to the game at Madison Square Garden and children from Ronald McDonald and Children’s Village will receive the chance of a lifetime when they participate in a Knicks “high-five line” during player introductions. The 7th Avenue Squad, the Garden’s newest entertainment team, will feature a special member from Children’s Village to help energize the arena. In addition, all Knicks players will wear Garden of Dreams t-shirts during pregame warm-ups.

 

WHO:               Children and Representatives from Garden of Dreams Partner Organizations       

John Starks, Knicks Legend and Alumni Relations Advisor

                        Cal Ramsey, Knicks Director, Special Projects and Community Relations

                        Rod Gilbert, Rangers Legend and Director, Special Projects and Community Relations Representative

Adam Graves, Rangers Legend and representative of Hockey and Business Operations

                                   

WHAT:              Garden of Dreams Awareness Week

                       

WHERE:           Madison Square Garden

 

WHEN:             Sunday, March 22, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. – New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – 7:30 p.m. – New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

 

Local and national media are invited to speak with New York Knickerbockers legends on Monday, March 23 at 5:00 pm at Madison Square Garden on the evening the franchise will honor six of the greatest players to have worn a Knicks uniform with the Knicks Legend Awards. Individuals will be recognized  for having made the most significant impact on the court in their respective decades. A seventh award, the Knickerbocker Legacy Award, will also be presented to the individual who exudes the qualities of what it means to be a Knickerbocker: Pride, Tradition and  Class.

 

The following Knicks players will be honored at halftime and expected to be available to media prior to the game:

                                    1940’s: Carl Braun (daughter Susan Braun will accept on his behalf)

                                    1950’s: Richie Guerin

                                    1960’s: Willis Reed

                                    1970’s: Walt Frazier

                                    1980’s: Bernard King

                                    1990’s: Patrick Ewing

                                    Legacy Award: Dick McGuire

 

When: Monday, March 23, 2009 from 5-5:30 pm

 

Where: Madison Square Garden Multipurpose Room

               Media should enter through 8 Penn Plaza (33rd street and Eighth Avenue)

 

 

 

Who:              Knicks Players Jared Jeffries, Tim Thomas and Malik Rose                      

                       Knicks Alumni and Community Relations Representatives John Starks and Cal Ramsey

                       Liberty Player Tiffany Jackson

                       Liberty Great Kym Hampton

                       Knicks City Dancers

                       Liberty Mascot “Maddie”

                       Knicks Groove Truck                         

                     

What:             The New York Knicks, New York Liberty and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will host an educational Black History Month program to recognize the lasting impact of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton and Coach Joe Lapchick.

 

When:           TOMORROW – February 18, 2009

                       Session One: 1:15 – 2:15 PM

                       Knicks City Dancers performance: 2:30 – 3:30 PM

                       Session Two 3:30 – 4:30 PM

 

Where:          Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

                       Pier 86, 12th Ave. and 46th Street

 

The New York Knicks and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by hosting “A Celebration of Change”, commemorating the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama as well as the message of Dr. King. This afternoon’s special event will be held at Planet Hollywood in Times Square with special guest, Warner Bros. recording artist Robert Randolph. Thirty foster children from Harlem Dowling, a Garden of Dreams partner, will attend the event alongside Knicks players Chris Duhon, Jared Jeffries and Malik Rose and alumni Cal Ramsey to view a short video of speeches by Dr. King and President-elect Obama. Following the video, the children, players and special guests will break into groups and discuss their personal reactions to the speeches, and create and present their very own “Pledge to Change” group projects. As an additional treat, Randolph will entertain the group with a special video and present them with copies of his latest CD, “Colorblind”.

 

Who:                Knicks players Chris Duhon, Jared Jeffries and Malik Rose                      

                        Knicks alumni and Community Relations Representative Cal Ramsey

                        Warner Bros. recording artist Robert Randolph

                       

What:               The New York Knicks, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and guest will host “A Celebration of Change”, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama.

 

When:              TODAY – January 20, 2009

                        4:00 – 6:00 PM

 

Where:             Planet Hollywood Times Square

                        Broadway between 45th and 46th streets

The New York Knicks and Liberty, MSG Network and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by hosting “A Celebration of Change”, commemorating the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama as well as the message of Dr. King. This special event will be held at Planet Hollywood in Times Square with special guest, Warner Bros. recording artist Robert Randolph. Thirty foster children from Harlem Dowling, a Garden of Dreams partner, will attend the event alongside Knicks players Chris Duhon, Jerome James, Jared Jeffries and Malik Rose and several members and friends of the MSG Family to view a short video of speeches by Dr. King and President-elect Obama. Following the video, the children, players and special guests will break into groups and discuss their personal reactions to the speeches, and create and present their very own “Pledge to Change” group projects. As an additional treat, Randolph will entertain the group with a special video and present them with copies of his latest CD, “Colorblind”.

 

Who:                Knicks players Chris Duhon, Jerome James, Jared Jeffries and Malik Rose

                        Liberty player Tiffany Jackson

                        Knicks alumni and Community Relations Representative Cal Ramsey

                        MSG Network announcer Gus Johnson

                        Warner Bros. recording artist Robert Randolph

                       

What:               The New York Knicks and Liberty, MSG Network, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and guests will host “A Celebration of Change”, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama.

 

When:              Tuesday, January 20, 2009

                        4:00 – 6:00 PM

 

Where:             Planet Hollywood Times Square

                        Broadway between 45th and 46th streets

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

Garden of Dreams children on bus tour of NYC’s famous landmarks

 The New York Knickerbockers and Garden of Dreams Foundation invite media to ride along as they tour New York City’s famous landmarks on a double-decker bus, donated by Gray Line Bus Tours. Tomorrow, Sep. 24, youngsters from The Children’s Aid Society’s Drew Hamilton Center will pick up the Knicks’ newest additions, Chris Duhon, Danilo Gallinari and Anthony Roberson and alumni, John Starks and Cal Ramsey 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.

 

            This New York City bus tour will launch the season’s “Show Kids NY” program, a partnership between the Knicks and Garden of Dreams Foundation. The program will feature Garden of Dreams’ children touring New York City landmarks with Knicks players as their personal tour guides.

 

                                                       Who:  Guard Chris Duhon

                                          Forward Danilo Gallinari

                                          Guard Anthony Roberson

                                                                  Alumni John Starks & Cal Ramsey

                                                                  Families from the Children’s Aid Society’s Drew Hamilton Center

                                                                  (Harlem, NY)

 

                                                     When:   Tomorrow, September 24, 2008

                                                                  4:15 p.m.

 

                                                    Where:   Player pick-up at Madison Square Garden

                                                                  (32nd Street and Seventh Avenue)