America's Oldest HBCU Classic, Turkey Day Classic, Schedule!
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 29, 2018 Turkey Day Classic & Hornet Homecoming Events The Turkey Day Classic event schedule features a host of exciting Homecoming festivities for your news reporting. One of the nation's oldest HBCU football classics. Check for schedule updates at the official homecoming website www.asuturkeydayclassic.com. The Alabama State University campus is buzzing with anticipation as "O' Mother Dear" prepares to welcome home thousands of faithful alumni back to campus for the beloved Turkey Day Classic and Hornet Homecoming tradition. A cavalcade of events that your news organization may translate in to high interest stories, which will be of interest to your news-consumers are listed below. While the event has welcomed new changes during recent years, including new rivals, Homecoming and the Turkey Day Classic always will be an opportunity for reunion, rivalry and celebration of that 'Ole Bama State Spirit!' The University has an exciting week full of Homecoming events with a host of reporting opportunities for all demographics. The Big Game: Thursday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. ASU will welcome a new opponent to the 95th Turkey Day Classic Homecoming Game, which will be played on Thursday (Thanksgiving-Day), Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. in The ASU Stadium. The ASU Hornets will face off against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in what is one of the nation's oldest HBCU football classics. Browse all of ASU's exciting Homecoming events below Homecoming Week Schedule Check for schedule updates at the official homecoming website www.asuturkeydayclassic.com. Friday, Nov. 9 Student Homecoming Concert Featuring Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo & Trina TIME: 8 p.m. LOCATION: Dunn-Oliver Acadome COST: Student tickets $30 (with valid ASU student ID), General Admission $40, Premium Reserved $50, Floor $70 MORE INFO: Tickets are available at the ASU Stadium Ticket Office or call (334)229-4551. Saturday, Nov. 10 Alabama State University vs Jackson State University - Military Appreciation Football Game TIME: 2 p.m. LOCATION: ASU Stadium MORE INFO: For tickets, visit www.ticketreturn.com or call (334)229-4551. Sunday, Nov. 11 Pep Rally TIME: 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Dunn-Oliver Acadome Wednesday, Nov. 14 Get It In Walk with President Ross TIME: noon LOCATION: Councill Hall Nov. 14 - 17 "From Blues to Jazz to Soul" Dance Company Fall 2018 Concert If you can sit still through this concert, you've got more control than we do! Dance faculty James Atkinson, Lindsay Benton, and Kavin Grant have set pieces that will make you leave shaking your shimmy! Guest choreographers join to make this a spectacular celebration & an exciting journey through music that has its roots in African American culture. This concert is not to be missed. Get your tickets today... so you can travel with us from Blues to Jazz to Soul. TIME: TBA LOCATION: Lelia Barlow Theater COST: $12 General Admission, $10 for groups of 10 or more MORE INFO:Tickets are available at the ASU Stadium Ticket Office or call (334)229-4551, (334)229-6929 or visit www.artsatasu.com. Saturday, Nov. 17 National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) Step Show TIME: 7 p.m. LOCATION: Dunn-Oliver Acadome MORE INFO:Tickets are available at the ASU Stadium Ticket Office or call (334)229-4551. Wednesday, Nov. 21 Alumni Brunch Celebrating the Classes of the 3s, 8s and Silver Class of 1983 TIME: 10 a.m. LOCATION: Student Center Ballroom COST: $50 MORE INFO: Click HERE to purchase tickets. Hornet Club Meeting TIME: 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Acadome Sky Lounge National Alumni Association (NAA) Mini Conference TIME: 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Student Center Ballroom I Support the Athletic Program (ISTAP) Conference TIME: 3 p.m. LOCATION: Buskey Building Auditorium First Family Alumni Reception TIME: 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: President's House "Party on the Concourse" The Ultimate Stadium Bash! Presented by ASU, hosted by Captiv8. Featuring Raheem DeVaughn, Souled Out, DJ Boosie and other special guests. Two musical experiences – live music in the club lounge and a DJ on the concourse – cash bar, food and fun! TIME: 7 p.m. - midnight LOCATION: ASU Stadium COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door MORE INFO: Click HERE to purchase tickets. Thursday, Nov. 22 95th Annual Turkey Day Classic Parade TIME: 9 a.m. LOCATION: Downtown Montgomery Hornet Walk TIME: 11:50 a.m. LOCATION: ASU Stadium Tailgate Area 95th Annual Turkey Day Classic Game Mississippi Valley State University vs. Alabama State University TIME: 2 p.m. kickoff (Gates open at noon) LOCATION: The ASU Stadium MORE INFO: For 2018 Turkey Day Classic game tickets, visit www.ticketreturn.com or call (334)229-4551. Friday, Nov. 23 10th Annual James A. Shannon Golf Classic TIME: 8 a.m., 6:45 a.m. onsite registration begins LOCATION: Lagoon Park Golf Course COST: $100 entry fee MORE INFO: Contact Dan Harris at (334)239-7531. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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