Most Anticipated Opening Homestand Concludes Tuesday
(Reading, PA) -- The completion of the Awesome Offseason Renovations, a Ryan Howard
Garden Gnome Version #2 to the first 3,500 adults, one lucky fan wins a life-sized Ryan
Howard Garden Gnome estimated at 550 pounds, a National Penn Mascot Band pre-game
concert, Bark at the Park, an Americas Classic Ballpark Baseball, and much, much
more, highlight the most anticipated homestand in the history of the Reading Phillies.
Tickets for the opening homestand of the 2011 season, presented by Pepsi, are still
available and fans can purchase tickets by phone at 610-370-BALL, by walk-up at the
brand-new R-Phils ticket office, or online at www.readingphillies.com.
Its the day we have all been waiting for, said R-Phils GM Scott
Hunsicker. It has been an amazing offseason filled with awesome stadium renovations.
We have so many great things planned for all season and look forward to sharing all the
new amenities with our fans. It truly is the re-birth of FirstEnergy Stadium.
On Tuesday, April 19, the R-Phils will conclude their opening homestand with a 6:35 p.m. game
against the Erie SeaWolves. The first 500 adults will receive an R-Phils Legends Photo of
Larry Bowa, courtesy of Tamaqua Chamber. The night will also serve as Lacrosse Night
presented by Body Zone Sports and Wellness, and all fans that bring a lacrosse stick will
get a free ticket. There will be a special Lacrosse Night Play Catch of the Field at 5:30
p.m.
Single-game tickets for all remaining home games this season are available now and fans can purchase tickets by visiting readingphillies.com, by calling 610-370-BALL, or by stopping by the brand-new ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium. Fans can also add the
all-you-can eat Deck Buffett wristband to any order for only $12. R-Phils Tickets -- Same
Great Price. America's Classic Ballpark...Just Got Even Better. R-Phils Opening Night,
April 14th -- the Re-Birth of Americas Classic Ballpark.
OPENING HOMESTAND PROMOTIONS:
Thursday April 14, 7:05 p.m.
Happy Hour 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Kids Happy Half Hour w/ Free Phunland 4:00-4:30.
The Return of the Ryan Howard Garden Gnome Version # 2 (First 3,500 adults)
One Lucky Fan Wins a Life-Size Ryan Howard Garden GnomeEstimated at 550 lbs.
Jeff Ebert Pre-Game Concert
R-Phils Mascot Band Pre-Game Concert
Kane Kalas, son of the late Harry Kalas, will sing National Anthem
Commemorative Opening Night Front Page Poster (All fans exit give away)
R-Phils Dance Team Poster Calendar (A2500)
Friday April 15, 7:05 p.m.
Americas Classic Ballpark Baseball (First 2,000 adults)
Bring Your Dog to the Ballpark
Frog Holler in Concert 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Happy Hour 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Happy Half Hour w/ Free Phunland 5:00-5:30 p.m.
4 for $49 Family Night w/ Pre-Game Play Catch on the Field
Crazy About Reading Night
Saturday April 16, 6:05 p.m.
Old School R-Phils Knit Ski Hat (First 2,500 adults, 21+)
Celebration of Music w/ Free Ticket and On-Field Performance
Bunch-A-Funk in Concert 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Happy Half Hour w/ Free Phunland 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Three Grand Prize Vacation Giveaways, courtesy of White Star Travel
(R-Phils Fan Road Trip to Richmond and Pittsburgh - June 3-5)
(Cape May May 13-15)
(Charleston, SC May 16-20)
Sunday April 17, 1:05 p.m.
R-Phils Team Baseball Card Poster (First 2,500 kids)
Chocolate Baseball Glove (First 1,500 kids)
Kids Club Free Ticket Game
Kids Club Team Autograph Session 11AM
Flat Screens & Bicycle Giveaways
$1 Hot Dogs
All Fans Run the Bases After the Game
Monday, April 18, 6:35 p.m.
R-Phils Legends Photo Robin Roberts (first 500 adults)
Community Music Showcase (5:30 6:15 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 19, 6:35 p.m.
R-Phils Legends Photo Larry Bowa (first 500 adults)
Lacrosse Night Play Catch on Field (5:30 p.m.)
Free Ticket to Anyone With Lacrosse Stick
Community Music Showcase (5:30 6:15 p.m.)