The Bobcats wasted no time getting back to business last week; their special invite we'll call a cocktail party introduced young and poor alike to the hidden hallways of the Arena for some season ticket prospecting.
Resembling the old Coliseum's Crown Club, this VIP lounge adjacent the courtside exit is normally limited to Inner Circle Club members parting ways with over $200 a game. But bottomless Heinekens and a meet and greet with owner Bob Johnson and Coach Bickerstaff lifted the veil on its affluence.
Never mind that Bob donated $33,000 on the spot to local charities or took fan Q&A about the elephant in the room--the conspicuously-absent Michael Jordan. The evening's rimshot at the conclusion of the short presentation was the invitation to observe the final auditions of the Bobcats Dance Team.
Still lacking a catchy nickname (remember my prior suggestions? Cat-tails, Felines), the creepy assembly of men sitting at the court's perimeter with drink in hand (myself included) could not console the crushed hopes of the last cuts. The final twenty or so should have no problem stretching the entertainment dollar, or those tight boyshorts.
Back to business. According to account executive Ryan Coman, early season ticket sales are brisk, up some twelve to fifteen hundred since season's end. The $199 season ticket is popular, accounting for some five hundred of those to date. The average thirty-three percent reduction in prices doesn't hurt, and neither does MJ's sudden involvement.
Wednesday's draft party (June 28) starts at 6:30 pm and is open to the public. For season ticket info call Ryan at 704-688-8814 or 704-BOBCATS.
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Believe it or not, but I'm investigating a lead that Joe's Raw Bar (Central & The Plaza) is hosting a skeeball league. A full review is forthcoming, but "skee-son two" starts in late August.
My oh my, is Whack-A-Mole next?
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Defending my position that the best spot to catch the July 4th fireworks show will be the balcony of Loft 1523, owner Adam Whalen is capitalizing on the event with a specially-ticketed six-kegger, catered food, and patriotic drink specials.
The price? A lofty fifty bucks, but the fireworks will be shot off the rooftops of CPCC, some three blocks away. A 4:00 opening leaves, um, some five hours before dusk to get your money's worth. Probably a good idea to take Wednesday off while you're at it.
Wave over Adam's name above for email, or call 704-953-1757.
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Talk amongst yourselves: Flat-rate tickets to get into bars for all you can drink a good idea? A bargain? Or a rip? Post your replies. (Consider: New Year's Eve, overindulgence, tip not included, mystery beer)
Reach Bryan. All emails will be answered.
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