Thunder to host Jewish Heritage Night
The event will feature a pre-game concert by "America's Favorite Jewish Rock Band" Blue Fringe, as well as kosher food served by Max & David's Restaurant of Elkins Park, PA. Regular concessions offerings will still be available.
Jewish Heritage Night is in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Israel becoming a state earlier this year and is being celebrated by many local Jewish organizations, including The Jewish Federations of Greater Middlesex County and Princeton Mercer Bucks, as well as Tifereth Israel Synagogue. The Thunder take on the Altoona Curve, Double A Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at 7:05 PM.
Tickets to Jewish Heritage Night can be purchased through any of the above organizations, as well as: The Jewish Center of Princeton, Brothers of Israel Men's Club and Mercer Bucks Jewish Singles, or call Josh Landsburg at 609-394-3300 ext 109 for more information.
If people would like to purchase individual tickets for the night separate from any of the groups, you can also contact the Thunder Ticket Office at 609-394-3300 ext. 101 or visit www.trentonthunder.com to print an order form that can be mailed, faxed or brought to the Thunder ticket office. A percentage of each ticket sold will benefit the above organizations.
Blue Fringe has been captivating large and enthusiastic audiences of all ages across the religious spectrum throughout the U.S. and abroad, by successfully mixing pop, rock, funk and R &B with Jewish themes that are particularly relevant today. In the three years since its inception, Blue Fringe has released two albums, My Awakening, (June 2003) and 70 Faces (June 2005).
The band performs original songs in both Hebrew and English and offer a rare blend of Jewish themes and a contemporary sound remindful of the Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay and John Mayer.
To date, Blue Fringe has independently sold over 20,000 copies of their first two albums combined and perform regularly on the East Coast.
They have also toured the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, the UK, and Israel, where it performs frequently, including the Rock `n Soul Festival in Beit Shemesh that hosts 10,000 fans.
Kosher food will be available for purchase on the main concourse by Max & David's Restaurant. They will be serving hot dogs, chips, beef nachos, beef chili, pareve cookies and brownies.
Max & David's is the Delaware Valley's only destination kosher restaurant. They offer homemade, international cuisine served with care in a beautiful, Mediterranean-influenced atmosphere. Menu selections were gathered during pilgrimages to Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and across the United States, and are created, whenever possible, from locally grown ingredients.
Max & David's is located at 8120 Old York Road, 150 Yorktown Plaza, Elkins Park, PA 19027 and their website is www.MAXandDAVIDS.com.
"We are thrilled to have partnered with so many great organizations to help celebrate this anniversary," said Thunder General Manager Brad Taylor. "An event like this is an example of how Mercer County Waterfront Park is a community gathering spot for people looking for a fun and unique place to get together and celebrate."
July 10 will feature post-game fireworks and Thunder Posters to the 1st 2,000 fans courtesy of White Eagle Printing.
JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT SCHEDULE
July 10, 2008
6:00-6:45: Pregame Concert Featuring Blue Fringe (on Waterfront Park approach)
6:00: Waterfront Park Gates Open
7:05: Trenton Thunder vs. Altoona Curve
Post Game: Fireworks