Steve Harvey's ASU Turkey Day Classic: 'Hollywood to Montgomery'
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Posted By: Hija Chang on November 10, 2016 WHEN: Starts Nov. 19 News media: Start your scheduling now with lots of events & stars to cover!!! Steve Harvey has partnered with ASU to bring a full schedule of fun, excitement and empowerment to Homecoming 2016 and the Turkey Day Classic. Social media is buzzing with the news of Steve Harvey's release of the 2016 Turkey Day Classic schedule. Harvey has been hitting the airwaves himself for weeks building the excitement about ASU's Homecoming and promising to bring "Hollywood to Montgomery." "Alabama State University is extremely excited about our partnership with Mr. Harvey and HarCal Live," said ASU President, Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd. "His team has worked with the University to produce a schedule of events that has broad appeal, while remaining true to 'that Ole 'Bama State Spirit.'" The Homecoming schedule actually begins on November 19. Events include the Steve Harvey Golf Tournament Challenge, three star-studded concerts, a comedy show, a day party, pep rallies, an Entrepreneur Summit, the "Bobby-Que" contest, Daniel Marshall's Cigars and Stars After Party and a live broadcast of the popular Steve Harvey Morning Show. The President's Gospel Explosion on Sunday, Nov. 20, features Byron Cage, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and the ASU Gospel Choir. The Hornet Nation Comedy Show follows on Monday, Nov. 21, with DC Young Fly, Clayton English, Karlos Miller and special guest, DJ Tone. On Tuesday, Young Dolph and Migos will perform in the Hip Hop Concert, sponsored by ASU's Student Government Association. Hornets faithful will enjoy the Old School Concert, which features R&B/soul singer Kem and the ever-popular, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. "All of these events and so much more will be here at ASU and in downtown Montgomery, leading up to the Hornets' big game against the Golden Bears of Miles College," said Boyd. "We're expecting Hornets from across the country to be here for a week of fun and festivities. This will definitely be the place to be for the best Hornets Homecoming ever!" Tickets for Homecoming events are on sale now. Visit www.theturkeydayclassic.com to purchase your tickets and get more information about Hornets Homecoming 2016. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9 a.m. ASU CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Shot Gun Start Robert Trent Jones Golf Trails Prattville, Ala. 7 - 11 p.m. NPHC STEP-SHOW PEP RALLY Dunn-Oliver Acadome SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 4 - 8 p.m. PRESIDENT'S GOSPEL EXPLOSION Dunn-Oliver Acadome Featuring Byron Cage, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin & ASU Gospel Choir MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. HORNET NATION COMEDY SHOW Dunn-Oliver Acadome DC Young Fly Clayton English Karlous Miller Special Guest: DJ Tone Hosted by Student Government Association TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 2 - 8 p.m. DAY PARTY The ASU Stadium 4 - 6 p.m. ENTREPRENEUR SUMMIT Ralph Abernathy Reception Hall 8 - 11 p.m. ASU HIP HOP CONCERT Dunn-Oliver Acadome Young Dolph & Migos Special Guest: DJ Tone Hosted by Student Government Association WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 5 - 9 a.m. BLACK & GOLD LIVE BROADCAST STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW The ASU Stadium 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE The ASU Stadium 10 a.m. ALUMNI BRUNCH John Garrick Hardy Center Noon – 2 p.m. NAA Mini Conference John Garrick Hardy Center 1 - 3 p.m. ISTAP Meeting Buskey Building 2 - 6 p.m. PRESIDENT'S ALUMNI RECEPTION President's House 7 p.m. - midnight HORNET NATION'S OLD SCHOOL CONCERT Dunn-Oliver Acadome Kem & Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Hosted by Steve Harvey 8 - 11 p.m. PEP RALLY Hornet Stadium THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. STEVE HARVEY'S "BOBBY-QUE" CONTEST Tailgate Village (Near Soccer Field) Sponsored by Masterbuilt 9 a.m. - noon 93rd ANNUAL TURKEY DAY CLASSIC PARADE Downtown Montgomery 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY ASU Campus 12:45 p.m. HORNET LEGACY WALK 1:30 p.m. "BOBBY-QUE" & BAKING JUDGING FRIDAY, NOV 25 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. DANIEL MARSHALL'S OLD SCHOOL AFTER PARTY Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center For more 2016 Turkey Day Classic & Homecoming tickets information, visit www.theturkeydayclassic.com. For 2016 Turkey Day Classic Game tickets, visit www.ticketreturn.com or call 334-229-4551. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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