December 17, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

Al Horford Hosts Holiday Party

WHO:              Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford

WHAT:           “Al’s Amigos Holiday Party”

WHEN:           Thursday, December 18 beginning at 4 p.m.

WHERE:         Dave & Busters
                        2215 D&B Dr.
                        Marietta, GA 30067
                        (770) 951-5554

Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford will treat 25 children from the Stepping Ahead Program to some holiday cheer at Dave & Buster’s in Marietta on Thursday, December 18.  “Al’s Amigos Holiday Party” is set to begin at 4 p.m. when Horford will join the kids for dinner and arcade games, before passing out presents.  Each child will receive a pair of NIKE shoes, among other gifts.

This is not a public event.  Media wishing to attend should contact the Hawks Media Relations Department.

DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN ATLANTA

• Take I-75/85 North
• Stay right and continue on 1-75 North
• Take Exit 261 (East Delk Rd.) toward Dobbins Air Force Base and merge onto Delk Rd.
• Turn left onto Franklin Rd.
• Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
• Turn left onto D&B Dr.

Atlanta Hawks 2008-09 season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.hawks.com or calling 1-866-715-1500.  The Hawks, a member of the National Basketball Association since 1949, play in the Southeast Division, along with the Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.