LOS ANGELES- The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 91st anniversary at Staples Center on Sunday, February 19th, it’s their final stop on the L.A. leg of the teams 2017 World Tour. A matinee tipoff is at 12:30 p.m., and the nightcap begins at 5:45 p.m.
The Globetrotters will be debuting basketball’s first 4-point line- perfect for this generation! At 30 ft. it’s 6ft., 3 inches behind the NBA’s 3-point line.
The Globetrotters are just as well known for their generosity to their fans as they are for their wizardry ball handling, rim-rattling dunks and hilarious comedy. Post game, the players will be signing autographs and take photos with fans. That is something you certainly won’t receive from the Lakers or Clippers.
Tickets start as low as $18, bring the kids to this once in a lifetime experience. It’s a family friendly environment. The stocked roster includes nicknames drenched in irony, sweat and a dose of self-deprecating humor. The names include Thunder Law, Bull Bullard, Ant Atkinson and Cheese Chisholm.
The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 90 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries.
Their tour of the Los Angeles area includes stops at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, the Honda Center in Anaheim, and the Saddleback college gym in mission Viejo.
Be a part of this event which transcends sports and race, continuing to make history with every shot! Visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com to purchase tickets.
Air + Style Combines Snowboarding And Music At Expo Park
LOS ANGELES- Real snow descends on Los Angeles this weekend at Exposition Park, for the 3rd Air + Style show on Saturday, February 18th, and Sunday, February 19th. An incredible 16 story wall of snow will be the launching point for the sport’s most daring snowboarders. Best part, no snow chains will be required!
Air + Style is a global Big Air snowboard competition and music festival that features world-class action sports athletes and musicians along with art, community, and culture during a two-day event series.
Shaun White is to snowboarding what Muhammad Ali was for boxing. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist and king of the X-games is a majority shareholder of Air + Style. All that thin air must be good for the brain, as White brought the hugely successful event to the Southland.
“We’re doing it! Once was cool. The second time was awesome. This third time, we are really starting to establish ourselves as an event. It has surpassed every expectation, and I’m so psyched with the insane names that are invited this year to compete in Los Angeles,” beamed the flying tomato, Whites nickname.
This winter wonderland will happen rain or shine! The musical lineup performing on the cleverly named, Winter and Summer stages is awesome. Flume, TV On The Radio, Chromeo, Major Lazer and L.A.’ newest rap sensation, YG.
YG is supporting his latest release, “Still Brazy” he’s bringing back gangsta rap to the masses. The two-day fest begins at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are quite affordable, ranging from $79 for a General Admission, Two-day passes are going for $139. Exposition Park is located at 701 State Dr.
