The Magic Johnson Foundation Presents the 15th Annual `A Midsummer Night's Magic' Benefiting the Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program.Entertainment/Lifestyle Editors LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 26, 2000 In support of its focus on education and youth, the Magic Johnson “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. For the Milwaukee Bucks center, see Ervin Johnson. Earvin Effay Johnson, Jr. (born August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan), nicknamed Magic Foundation will host the 15th Annual "A Midsummer Night's Magic" fundraising weekend Aug. 4-6. Money raised from the Midsummer events will directly benefit the Magic Johnson Foundation's Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program. Highlighting the benefit weekend is the popular All-Star basketball game on Aug. 6 at Pauley Pavilion Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion, informally and commonly known as Pauley Pavilion, is an indoor arena located on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. It is home to the UCLA Bruins men's and women's basketball teams. The men's and women's volleyball teams also play here. on the campus of UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , where it all began 15 years ago. The popular all-star basketball lineup includes Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson <noinclude></noinclude> Allen Ezail Iverson (born June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia[1]), nicknamed A.I. and The Answer, is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. , Joe Smith, Gary Payton
Nelison "Nick" Anderson (born January 20, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American basketball player. He spent thirteen years in the NBA (beginning in 1989), most of them with the Orlando Magic. , Ray Allen, Ricky Davis, Bo Outlaw, Corey Maggette, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Tracy McGrady and Baron Davis among others. Another highlight of the weekend will include a D'Angelo benefit concert on Friday, Aug. 4, at The Dodge Greek Theatre. A portion of the proceeds from this performance will benefit "A Midsummer Night's Magic." Additional talent scheduled to perform at other events during the Midsummer's weekend include Carl Thomas, Kirk Whalum, Will Downing, Avant and a special surprise guest all from the BET Mobile Soundstage at the Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Magic Johnson Foundation's Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program is designed to provide support to college-bound students. Specifically, the scholarship provides monetary support based on need and circumstance as well as the opportunity to participate in a mentoring and internship program. Recommended by school counselors, students accepted for the program exemplify a strong potential for academic achievement but face socio-economic conditions that hinder them from reaching their full potential. Other Midsummer events include the AT&T Corporate Reception and Dinner, a Mardi Gras Gala as well as a children's Mardi Gras Carnival. A detailed schedule of "A Midsummer Night's Magic" is as follows: Friday, Aug. 4 Children's Mardi Gras Carnival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Join Magic Johnson and 1,800 kids from various L.A. organizations for a morning of fun. Carnival includes a giant slide, horse rides, train rides, ferris wheel, merry-go-round, arts & crafts, carnival games & prizes and celebrity autograph booths with Taj Mowry, Tyra Banks, Leon Frierson, Merlin Santana, Keenan & Kel and many more. LOCATION: Magic Johnson Recreation Center (905 El Segundo Blvd.) TICKETS: Not open to public -- inviting children from various organizations including Ujima Village Housing Development, Crenshaw Family YMCA, Watts/Willobrook Boys & Girls Club, L.A. County Parks & Recreation, etc. Friday, Aug. 4 D'Angelo Benefit Concert 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: The Dodge Greek Theatre TICKETS: Available at Ticketmaster NOTE: Media comps not available CONTACT: Paula Rudelir, The Greek, 323/644-5007 Saturday, Aug. 5 AT&T Corporate Reception & Dinner 6:30 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Corporate reception and dinner LOCATION: Paramount Studios Blue Tank TICKETS: Available now, call 310/338-8110 or Ticketmaster. Price: $250 (Corporate VIP Reception and Mardi Gras Gala Party); $500 (Corporate VIP Reception, Mardi Gras Gala Party, All-Star Basketball Game, Benefit Concert & VIP Concert Reception) 8:00 p.m. DESCRIPTION: 6,000 partygoers will experience the sights & sounds of New Orleans' Bourbon Street through live performances by Carl Thomas, Avant, Kirk Whalum, Will Downing and special surprise guest from the BET Soundstage, street entertainment, casino games, fine cuisine and more. LOCATION: Paramount Studio Backlot TICKETS: Available now at Ticketmaster or by calling 310/338-8110 Price: $125 Sunday, Aug. 6 A Midsummer Night's Magic All-Star Basketball Game 6:30 p.m. DESCRIPTION: Confirmed players include Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Steve Francis, Vin Baker, Bo Outlaw, Nick Van Exel, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Nick Anderson, Baron Davis, Gary Payton, Bryon Russell, Joe Smith, Shareef Abdur-Rahim among others LOCATION: UCLA's Pauley Pavilion TICKETS: Available now by Ticketmaster or by calling 310/338-8110 Price range: $10-$100 The Magic Johnson Foundation and Coors Light & Coors Original present "A Midsummer Night's Magic." Major sponsors include Ralphs, Food 4 Less, American Airlines, Pfizer, AT&T, Wave Radio 94.7 FM, DaDa Footwear, Crown Royal, Hilton Hotels and Hewlett-Packard. Other sponsors include Avirex, HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy , Soulife and VIBE Magazine. For ticket information, contact 888/MAGIC-05, Ticketmaster, or 310/338-8110 or visit the Foundation's Web site at www.magicjohnson.org. For travel information, contact Gwenn at New Act Travel at 800/722-3233, or call American Airlines at 800/433-1790. When calling American Airlines, refer to the I.D.Code No. 768OUY for travel discount rates. The Magic Johnson Foundation (MJF MJF Michael J. Fox MJF Melvin Jones Fellow (Lions Clubs International award) MJF Medical Journal Finder MJF Madheshi Janaadhikar Forum (Nepalese Marxist political party) MJF Married Jewish Female ) is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides support to community-based organizations that serve the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youth and organizations. In addition, the Foundation is committed to raising awareness about several health and social concerns that threaten underserved communities. Note to Editors: All media must be credentialed separately for each event. Fax all requests for media credentials to attend the Children's Mardi Gras, Corporate Reception, Mardi Gras Gala and/or Basketball Game by Friday, July 28, to Stacey Garcia at Fax: 310/338-8563. For access to or information about other Midsummer events, contact the media person provided after the event listing above. |
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