**RED CARPET MEDIA ALERT**
Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. & Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys, Cee Lo Green, Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Doug E. Fresh, Carlos Mencia, Capone, Marvin Dixon, Nema Williams, Roz G., Smokey Suarez and More to Attend
WHAT:
A “who’s who” of the entertainment world will walk the red carpet for two nights and perform in Seminole Paradise as part of “Zo’s Summer Groove” presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to benefit the Alonzo Mourning Charities. NBA Champion and Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning has raised the bar for this year’s charitable 15th anniversary extravaganza by featuring a stellar line-up to include:
Friday, July 22 – “Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Comedy Show” presented by Alters Law Firm at Hard Rock Live with beverages by BACARDÍ Rums and entertainment presented by Heineken and Pepsi. D.L. Hughley and Dave Chappelle will perform along with Doug E. Fresh, Capone, Marvin Dixon, Roz G., Nema Williams, Smokey Suarez and sounds by DJ Irie.
Saturday, July 23 – “Zo’s Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala with a Night of Entertainment” presented by Publix and Hard Rock Live with cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka. Join Alonzo and Tracy Mourning for an intimate dinner followed by a night of entertainment featuring performances by Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys, Cee Lo Green, Mosaic, Black Violin and a special comedy performance by Carlos Mencia. This exclusive event will feature a cocktail reception and dinner with top donors and celebrity guests, a silent and live auction filled with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, personal experiences from the world of sports and entertainment and luxury items. Additional performances and entertainment will be presented by Heineken and unique guest experiences will be presented by Pepsi.
WHO:
Additional celebrity guests expected for Comedy: Dikembe Mutombo, Patrick Ewing, Jonathan Vilma, Bruce Smith, Donna Richardson, Bruce Bowen, Duane Starks
Additional celebrity guests expected for Gala: Dave Chappelle, actor Jeffrey Donovan, Jason Taylor, Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, Tony Gaskins, Eric Murdock, Roland Martin, Joe Rose, Bill Russell, Moses Malone, John Sinclair and more.
WHEN:
Friday, July 22 – “Zo’s Summer Groove Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Comedy Show”
presented by Alters Law Firm at Hard Rock Live. Performances start at 7 p.m.
RED CARPET ARRIVALS at 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 23 – “Zo’s Summer Groove Benefit Dinner and Gala with a Night of Entertainment” presented by Publix at Hard Rock Live” Gala seating at 7pm; Concert begins at 8.30 p.m.
RED CARPET ARRIVALS at 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE:
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
MEDIA CHECK IN will be located across from Hard Rock Live. Free parking will be available at Lucky Street Parking Garage. Please contact Ana Lanzas in advance for live shots/remote truck parking.
INFO:
Sponsored by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to benefit the Alonzo Mourning Charities (AMC),a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation, with funds raised going to benefit programs for youth to excel through platforms it has created, namely Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine Mentoring Program. For more information, please visit www.zsg.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Alonzo Mourning Charities
Marcia Martinez, Zakarin Martinez Public Relations, 305-372-2502, [email protected]
Comedy Show
Sandra Hurtado, Zakarin Martinez Public Relations, [email protected]
Gala
Natalie Davis, Zakarin Martinez Public Relations, [email protected]
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Ana Lanzas, 954-327-7504, [email protected]
Fran Folic, Bitner Goodman, 954-730-7730, ext. 117, [email protected]
Source: Hard Rock Hotel