Harlem Globetrotters return to Charlotte

From a Time Warner Cable Arena press release that just landed in my inbox:

Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85^th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 World Tour stops in March at Time Warner Cable Arena^®, showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.

The Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at Time Warner Cable Arena^® for 2 games this year: Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through timewarnercablearena.com, ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena^® box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found by calling 704-688-9050.

“Our 85^th season promises to be a landmark year, with never before seen innovations in the game,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now to witness firsthand what we have in store for our wonderful fans around the world.”

The Globetrotters will perform over 270 shows in North America from the last week of December 2010 through mid-April 2011.

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding and Howard Johnson Hotels, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries and territories on six continents, entertaining over 132 million fans and breaking down barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life, earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.