Cavs Unveil Luxurious Rocket Arena club, HIPP, With 100-Member Cap
The Cavaliers made an eight-figure investment to convert Rocket Arena’s workshop into an event-level membership club called HIPP. The high-end space is only available for Cavs games and limited to 100 members. Its low-five-figure annual membership fee includes valet parking, an exclusive entrance, chef-driven plated meals in a luxurious supper club-inspired environment featuring custom cocktails, a premier wine list and unlimited concessions, as well as access to the rest of Rocket Arena’s clubs. Membership doesn’t include event tickets, though.
HIPP is a nod in style and name to Cleveland’s historic Hippodrome Theater, which opened in 1907 but was torn down in 1981. The Cavs’ new club -- in a space previously used to repair broken arena furniture or build custom pieces for concerts -- mimics the late Hippodrome’s lavish interior design.
Sycamore's Sadler Family Baseball and Softball Complex Opening Ceremony
Sycamore Community Schools announced the opening ceremony of the Sadler Family Baseball and Softball Complex is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Sycamore High School.
The state-of-the-art athletic facility will provide lasting benefits to student-athletes and the broader Sycamore community for future generations.
Sycamore Community Schools said in a news release that it invites alumni, families and supporters to join the district at the opening ceremony.
"The grand opening of the all turf baseball and softball fields represents many years of tireless work by our community,” Sycamore athletic director Andrew Ovington said. “We are so excited to be able to open these fields for our student-athletes and can't wait to see them start their offseason workouts ahead of the spring baseball and softball seasons."
University of Rhode Island to Hold Ground Breaking Ceremony for New Outdoor Track
The University of Rhode Island will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for its new outdoor track and field facility on Thursday, Oct. 16.
The ceremony will be held at the site of the planned facility along West Alumni Avenue on the Kingston Campus, beginning at 9 a.m.
State elected leaders in attendance will include Gov. Dan McKee, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Sen. Susan Sosnowski, and Rep. Carol Hagan-McEntee. URI President Marc Parlange, Vice President and Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn and members of the men's and women's track and field programs also will attend.
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