Harlem Globetrotters coming to Cedar Rapids

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing their high-flying basketball show to the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids in April.

Here's the news release from the Globetrotters:

Coming off the most successful year in the franchise's illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box offices records and over two million smiling fans, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour in Cedar Rapids on Monday, April 5, with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.Now in their 84“The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family fun,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters' senior vice president, live event marketing.  “You'll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come.”Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, Howard Johnson and America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at the The Globetrotters will perform nearly 270 shows in over 215 cities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through the first week of May 2010.www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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consecutive season of touring the world, the Globetrotters' high-flying show features some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers on the planet – including Big Easy Lofton and Flight Time Lang, stars of this past season's edition of the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, “The Amazing Race,” ball handling wizard Handles Franklin, the gravity-defying Hi Rise Brown, and many more.

“The Harlem Globetrotters are the epitome of world-class family fun,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters' senior vice president, live event marketing.  “You'll want to get your tickets now for an experience the whole family will be talking about for years to come.”

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, Howard Johnson and America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at the US Cellular Center on April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.

The Globetrotters will perform nearly 270 shows in over 215 cities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through the first week of May 2010.

The Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life.  The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.  For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: