Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hosts The Summer Groove Comedy Jam Hosted by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, on July 16 at Hard Rock Live

Tickets on Sale Now, Major Headline Act to be Announced Soon

Hollywood, Fla. –The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host The Summer Groove Comedy Jam Hosted by Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, on Friday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale, now. 

With a major headline act to be announced soon, so far this year's annual laugh fest will feature comedians Rickey Smiley (BET's "Comic View" and "The Way We Do It"), George Willborn (Co-Host of "The Michael Baisden Show" and showcase performer on Comedy Central and HBO's "Def Comedy Jam"), Damon Williams ("BET LIVE," Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," "The Tom Joyner Sky Show" on TV One and HBO's "P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy"), Gary Owen (Zach, the Barber on Tyler Perry's "House of Payne, " and BET's "Comic View"), Red Grant ("Comedy Central Presents Red Grant," "American Hustle" and "Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up") Rodney Perry (BET's "The Mo'Nique Show," TV One's "Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes," HBO's "Def Comedy Jam") and Melanie Comarcho ("Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up,"  HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," and Katthouse Comedy").

Tickets cost $100, $65 & $45*; all seats are reserved and available at the Hard Rock Live Box Office, open Tuesday – Saturday from noon to 7pm and on Monday & Sunday – only open on event days at noon. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one-hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.

About The Summer Groove

NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade have joined forces once more to host the largest event of the summer –SEMINOLE HARD ROCK PRESENTS THE SUMMER GROOVE HOSTED BY ZO & D. WADE. Held in Miami, Florida, July 14-18, 2010, the Groove is a five-day weekend event that has something for everyone: golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, youth summit, youth sports conference and basketball clinic, a free block party, an all-star basketball game and numerous exclusive functions. Now in its 14th year, proceeds benefit Alonzo Mourning Charities (www.amcharities.org) and the Wade's World Foundation (www.wadesworldfoundation.org). For more information, visit www.TheSummerGroove.com.

About Hard Rock Live

Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility has quickly emerged as the entertainment capital of South Florida. Attracting music, comedy and sports fans, this 5,500-seat indoor arena further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com or www.facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood.  

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD!  Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida's ultimate entertainment destination. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members may enjoy an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef's Table show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold 'em, limit Texas Hold 'em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock's 130 globally recognized rock 'n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 18 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 25 boutique shops, 12 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live, a 5,500- seat concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com or www.facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood.    

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