Former Pro Football Players Headline 2023 End Zone Experience - February 6, 2023

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Event Category: Music & Food FestivalEvent Tags: cognac, hors d'ouevres, drinking, dancing, food, and Music

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    Powerhouse Innovative Strategies is pleased to present the 2023 End Zone Experience, a week-long football-centric extravaganza featuring multiple events for all interests and age ranges — and, of course, football enthusiasts. Events take place at various locations throughout the city of Chandler beginning Monday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 12.

     

    The 2023 End Zone Experience features an incredible line-up of entertainment and engaging activations including live music and concerts, the chance to “meet and greet” with former NFL greats, interactive games, educational workshops, panel discussions, awards, a community engagement pavilion, the only high school football camp and combine in the Chandler area led by former NFL players and coaches and more.

     

    Special events taking place throughout the weeklong 2023 End Zone Experience include:

     

    Touchdown Sports and Education Workshop

    Monday, Feb. 6 | 9:30 to 11 a.m.

    Chandler Center for the Arts — 250 N. Arizona Ave.

    Cost: Free admission

    High-school level ninth through 12th grade athletes are invited to this interactive workshop with former NFL greats “Big” Michael Bankston (former Arizona Cardinal), Evan Oglesby and Lousaka Polite who will educate and enlighten students, their parents and others who work with athletes on managing success on and off the field. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to navigate life after high school including strategies for college and beyond. Seats are limited; register via: eventbrite.com/e/2023-end-zone-experience-touchdown-sports-education-workshop-tickets-504878002697?aff=erellivmlt

     

    Cigars, Cognac and Conversation 

    Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

    Maduro’s Fine Cigars and Tobacco — 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler

    Cost: $50 for GA; $100 for VIP

    This intimate 21 and over evening of cigars, conversation, cognac, delicious eats for purchase, a DJ spinning sultry tunes and more is not to be missed. General admission includes one cigar; VIP ticket holders receive one cigar and reserved seating. NFL greats will also be present for the fun in the VIP section. Space is limited; reserve via eventbrite.com/e/cigars-cognac-conversation-tickets-507036729507

     

    Dancing with the NFL Greats 

    Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7 to 9:30 p.m.

    Crown Plaza San Marcos Resort — 1 San Marcos Pl., Chandler

    Cost: $125 to $175 per person

    This exclusive event benefiting the Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation invites guests to enjoy a lively evening of fun, dining, drinking and dancing as they watch NFL greats and professional dance teams compete — just like “Dancing with the Stars” right in the heart of Chandler! Guests can cheer on their favorite teams as they put their dancefloor moves to the test and be voted Most Valuable Dancer. Ticket includes open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and all the fun and entertainment. Registration: eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-nfl-greats-tickets-513689688687?aff=efbneb

     

    Dru Hill 25th Anniversary Concert

    Friday, Feb. 10 | 7:30 p.m.

    Chandler Center for the Arts — 250 N. Arizona Ave.

    Cost: Ticket prices vary

    This can’t-miss event serves as the kickoff of the Dru Hill 25th Anniversary Concert featuring live performances by legendary members of the group such as Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz, Scola, Tao, Smoke and Black. Vaughn Willis and Earcandy are set to perform the opening set. VIP Experience includes concert ticket, pre-show reception from 6 to 7 p.m. including complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres/light buffet and meet and greet with artists.

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    Best of the Best Football Camp and Combine

    Saturday, Feb. 11 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Seton Catholic Preparatory — 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler

    Cost: Early Bird High School Athlete Registration starts at $200; family and spectator ticket prices vary

    Led by former NFL players including “Big” Michael Bankston, Evan Oglesby, Lousaka Polite, Gabe Martin and Eric Swann as well as NFL coaching pros Frank David and Dan Manucci and others, this one-day football camp and combine is geared for ninth to 12th grade student athletes. Attendees will learn to fine-tune their skills under the guidance of the best of the NFL in offensive and defensive drills with sideline talks and pointers and a combine run-through complete with a personal digital scorecard designed to help participants market themselves to colleges and universities. Campers will receive lunch, a swag bag, a camp T-shirt and photo opportunities with NFL greats. Family and spectators are welcome; food truck will be onsite for food purchase. Registration: eventbrite.com/e/2023-end-zone-experience-the-best-of-the-best-football-camp-and-combine-tickets-492893707347

     

    2023 End Zone Experience Family Festival 

    Saturday, Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Dr. A.J. Chandler City Park — 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

    Cost: Free admission

    This fun-for-the-whole family event features live Afro Beats music as well as a DJ, food trucks and vendors, a farmers market, health and wellness fair, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, a kids fun zone featuring face painting, inflatables and field games with NFL players and more. Register via eventbrite.com/e/end-zone-family-festival-tickets-507217480137.

     

    Family Game Day in the Park

    Sunday, Feb. 12 | 5 to 10 p.m.

    Dr. A.J. Chandler City Park — 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

    Cost: Free admission

    All ages are welcome to enjoy this fun evening featuring a DJ, music, kids fun zone, food trucks and more. Don’t miss this fun-filled event! Free admission; reserve space via eventbrite.com/e/chandler-2023-end-zone-experience-family-game-day-at-the-park-tickets-514862386257

     

    The 2023 End Zone Experience is presented through support from the city of Chandler. Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Celeste Smith of Powerhouse Innovative Strategies at 917-687-9661 or via nycd76@gmail.com for more information.

     

    For more information on food truck opportunities, visit eventbrite.com/e/chandler-food-truck-opportunity-2023-end-zone-experience-tickets-507245654407; for other vendor opportunities, visit eventbrite.com/e/chandler-2023-end-zone-experience-vendor-opportunity-tickets-494178911427.

     

    For complete details about these events and experiences, visit chandler2023endzoneexperience.com.

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