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Werner Concert, ZOOperstars! Highlight Home Series

"Fly away on my Zephyr / I feel it more than ever / and in this perfect weather / we'll find a place together"
July 11, 2011
Thursday, July 14 (7:05 p.m.)

The Storm Chasers return home and welcome the New Orleans Zephyrs, Triple-A affiliate for the Florida Marlins, for their return trip to Werner Park. It's your chance to win $2,500 and get your picture with former Omaha Royals & Major League baseball legend Tom Burgmeier when The Principal Financial Dreams Tour comes to Omaha. Explore the exciting new online Dreamcatcher tool to help you visualize your financial dreams. It's also Thirsty Thursday where fans can enjoy $1 Bud Light draws, $1 Busch Light cans, and $1 Pepsi products. Enjoy live music performed after the game by Luke Johnson for FREE next to one of Omaha's two "Bottom's Up Beer Systems" located at the Quality Brands Downdraught Bar.

Partners: The Principal Financial Group, Action 3, 96.1 The Brew and The Reader

Friday, July 15 (6:35 p.m.)

It's Friday night and that can only mean one thing, FIREWORKS presented by American Family Insurance! This is the ninth of TWELVE American Family Fireworks nights during 2011. It's also the Werner Enterprises Country Concert post-game featuring Jack Ingram and Heidi Newfield. Head to the game, grab your favorite Ovations concessions item for dinner, take in all of the excitement, watch the FIREWORKS on a beautiful evening at Werner Park, and stay for some great country music. The first 2,000 fans will also receive a limited edition C. L. Werner bobblehead, honoring the founder of Werner Enterprises. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with a special Friday night start time of 6:35 p.m.

Partners: American Family Insurance, Werner Enterprises, KAT 103.7 FM, KETV and The Reader

Saturday, July 16 (7:05 p.m.) MyTimeToQuit.com presents The ZOOperstars! Join Harry Canary, Mackerel Jordan, Alex Frogriguez, Manatee Ramirez, and Cow Ripken, Jr. at Werner Park. They flip, they bounce, they shake, they dance and they just flat out JAM! Enjoy the acts of the ZOOperstars! and celebrate the summer!

Partners: MyTimeToQuit.com, Twister 93.3 FM, WOWT and Omaha World-Herald/LiveWellNebraska.com

Sunday, July 17 (2:05 p.m.)

It's a U.S. Bank Family Fun Day and Boys Town Pediatrics Lil' Chasers Club Day, featuring clowns, face painting, balloon art, and FREE on-field autographs from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lil' Chasers Club Members get in FREE and following the Zephyrs versus Storm Chasers game all kids get to run the bases presented by Hardee's. It's also a Sam's Club canned food day. Everyone who brings a canned good item gets a free McDonald's grass berm ticket. All items collected will benefit Open Door Mission and the Omaha Food Bank. Grab a blanket and enjoy the afternoon with the family!

Partners: U.S. Bank, Sam's Club, Hardee's, KGBI and Omaha Magazine

Tickets to these and all future Storm Chasers games are on sale at the Werner Park ticket office, by phone at (402) 738-5100 or online at www.omahastormchasers.com.