New in 2008 -- Don't miss Elm City Legends, presented by Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, a festive celebration honoring Greater New Haven's champion coaches who have exemplified the leadership qualities of a strong mentor to their teams. Guests are invited to help pay tribute to these coaches while enjoying sports trivia entertainment, music, food and beverages from local restaurants and auction action! Hosted by Jason Page, host of "The Back Page" on ESPN Radio 1410/1300 -- Connecticut's Sports Leader.
Honorees are: Larry Ciotti, running back coach, Yale University & former head football coach, Daniel Hand High George "The Coach" DeMaio, News/Talk 960 WELI & ESPN Radio 1300 & inductee, New Haven Gridiron Club's Hall of Fame Mike Golic, co-host of ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike in the Morning Abie Grossfeld, former Olympian & gymnastics coach, Southern CT State University Gary Moore, track coach, Hillhouse High School Rand Pecknold, hockey coach, Quinnipiac University Joe Tonelli, former assistant baseball coach, University of New Haven and former athletics director, Notre Dame of West Haven
Elm City Legends Tasting with: The Playwright Black Bear Saloon Southport Brewing Company Café Bottega Lansdowne Bar & Grill John Davenports Prime 16 Ivy Noodle Temple Grill Tommy Bahama Rums Slocum & Sons
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $85 and reserved tables of 10 are available for $750. For more information, contact Devin Madden at 860-812-0080 x. 313 or dmadden@marchofdimes.com
Date:
Monday November 3, 2008
Location:
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT
Phone: 860-812-0080
Schedule:
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Tickets & Sponsorship:
Tickets $85 and reserved tables of 10 are available for $750.
Directions:
FROM HARTFORD BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT /I-91 SOUTH: (50 MINUTES/45 MILES) Take Exit # 3 (Trumbull Street) – go to the third traffic light and take a left onto Temple Street. Follow Temple Street and proceed through three traffic lights. After the third traffic light, the Hotel is located on the left. (155 Temple Street)
FROM I-95 NORTH AND I-95 SOUTH: Take Exit #47 and proceed onto Route 34. Take Exit #1 on Route 34 and follow to the first traffic light. Turn right at light (Church Street) and follow to the third traffic light. Turn left at the third traffic light (Chapel Street) and follow to the first traffic light – turn left (Temple Street) and the hotel is on your left (155 Temple Street). Directional city signage (Large yellow signs) is also available to assist from the I-95 exits.