Dates Announced For Kansas Football Preview Party With Charlie Weis

April 16, 2013

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas Athletics and the KU Alumni Association have partnered to bring the Kansas Football program and head coach Charlie Weis to Jayhawk fans across the Midwest.

The 2013 Kansas Football Preview Party with Charlie Weis will include stops in Denver, Houston, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, Wichita, Liberal (Kan.) and Topeka.

All Jayhawk alumni, fans and friends are invited to events along the tour, which will consist primarily of happy hours–a luncheon at the Wichita stop and a dinner in Liberal–to kick off the 2013 football season. Weis and special guests from the athletics department and alumni association will be at every stop. Fans can pick up 2013 commemorative football items and have a chance to win autographed merchandise and tickets.

The tour begins Thursday, May 2, with a Happy Hour in Denver and concludes with a Happy Hour event in Topeka. A full listing of the stops on the Kansas Football Preview Party with Charlie Weis is listed below.

Denver: May 2, 2013
Stoney’s Full Stream Tavern will host a Happy Hour event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (MT). Food and drink will be available for purchase. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.

Houston: May 8, 2013
The Armadillo Palace will host a Happy Hour event from 7-9 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.

Dallas: May 9, 2013
The Dallas Market Center will host a Happy Hour event from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Hall of Nations room. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend.

The cost of the event is $15.00 per person and includes food. A cash bar is available. Tickets can be purchased via http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/springtour.html.

St. Louis: May 15, 2013
The St. Louis Marriott West will host a Happy Hour event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A cash bar and appetizers will be available. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend.

The cost of the event is $20.00 per person and includes food and two drink tickets. A cash bar is also available. Tickets can be purchased here.

Wichita: May 16, 2013
The Wichita Marriott will host a luncheon from 12-1 p.m. Registration for the event begins at 11:30 a.m. The seated luncheon, featuring Athletics Director Dr. Sheahon Zenger and head coach Charlie Weis, starts at noon.

The cost of the event is $20.00 per person and includes a plated lunch. Tickets can be purchased here.

Liberal: May 16, 2013
The Seward County Events Center will host a dinner event from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Ag Building. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend.

The cost of the event is $10.00 per person and includes food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased here.

Chicago: May 21, 2013
The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel will host a Happy Hour event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend.

The cost of the event is $20.00 per person and includes appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar is also available. Tickets can be purchased here.

Topeka: May 22, 2013
The Ramada Inn Downtown Convention Center will host a Happy Hour event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Head coach Charlie Weis, Director of Athletics Dr. Sheahon Zenger and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event. Food and drink will be available.