The Harlem Ambassadors are bringing their unique brand of Harlem-style basketball — featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines — to town tonight.
The internationally acclaimed group will play against a team of local personalities at 7 p.m. inside Hiett Gymnasium. Cost is $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Tickets are still available at the Houston Herald office.
The Ambassadors feature non-stop laughs and deliver a positive message for kids wherever they play.
“At our shows, we want the kids to know that they’re part of our team too,” said coach Ladè Majic said. “We invite as many kids as we can to come sit on the bench, have a front row seat during the show and get involved in all of the fun stuff we do.”
The ambassadors set themselves apart from other “Harlem-style” basketball teams by working with local not-for-profit and service organizations and holding Harlem Ambassadors shows as community fund-raising events. For Houston’s event, the Ambassadors have partnered with the Houston Optimist Club to help raise funds for youth and children’s programs in the community.
“While this is a fund-raiser, the club felt it important to make this an affordable night out for families,” said Chad Dzurick, Optimist Club president.
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Houston Herald, Neal’s Sporting Goods, Landmark Bank, Progressive Ozark Bank, D&L Florist, Houston High School or from Optimist members. Seating is limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended.
HARLEM AMBASSADORS
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17
Where: Hiett Gym
Cost: $3 advance; $5 at door