Draft Preview Party

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2 Great Events, 1 Location, 1 Night, 1 Great Cause

The 2012 Draft Preview Party & Sports Expo has combined with the Southern Roads Tour for one amazing night benefitting Gridiron Heroes. The best part? Admission is FREE for both events.

On April 25, 2012 come out to 1010 Collins Entertainment Center conveniently located at 1010 Collins Rd, Arlington TX. The 2012 Draft Preview Party kicks off at 6 PM. Check out 20 exhibitors and meet over 25 celebrities.

At 7 PM, radio personality Dave Michaels will be broadcasting live talking Dallas Cowboys and their draft needs.

At 8 PM we announce the winners of the charity raffle and then have a LIVE auction. Both the raffle and the auction benefit Gridiron Heroes!

Some of the great items up for auction include:

1. A complete Texas Stadium seat set signed by multiple Dallas Cowboys (ret. Value $1,200) courtesy of The Cowboy House

2. A 32” flat screen TV courtesy of the Thompson Group

3. A limited edition custom art football signed by Jerry Rice with case (ret. Value $499) courtesy of Sports Artist Pat Payton

4. A piece of original artwork created specifically created for the 2012 Draft Preview Party signed by Pat Payton and SMU Head Coach June Jones (ret. Value $1,500) courtesy of Sports Artist Pat Payton

5. A custom Cowboys wooden football signed by several players (ret. Value $350) courtesy of Sports Lifetime Sports Memories

6. A Fender Squier Strat guitar signed by Jack Ingram (ret. Value $750) courtesy of Matt Dunn & Jack Ingram

At 9 PM our after party concert kicks off with performances by Jovany Barreto, Joe King, Matt Dunn and Jonathan Jeter & the Revelators. This is a once in a life time concert, for FREE!

Autograph Guests

Here is the skinny on all our autograph guests including cost (if any) and limit (if any). Free autographs will be given away in limited numbers on a first come, first served basis. Autograph tickets will be given out for the celebrities signing free autographs. Limit one autograph per celebrity signing free autographs. Please note that former Dallas Cowboy Angelo King and current Dallas Cowboy Robert Callaway are only signing autographs in the Tito's Vodka VIP Lounge.

Free Autographs
Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Raymond Radway (limit 100 free autographs)
Coach June Jones (limit 150 free autographs)
Former Dallas Cowboy Dat Nguyen (limit 150 free autographs)
Actor Ernest James (limit 100 free autographs)
Country Music Star Matt Dunn (limit 150 free autographs)

Paid Autographs
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Mel Renfro any item $20
Former Dallas Cowboy Billy Joe Dupree any item $20
Former Dallas Cowboy Michael Downs any item $20
Current Dallas Cowboy P Chris Jones any item $20
Current Dallas Cowboy FB Shaun Chapas any item $20
Current Dallas Cowboy LB Victor Butler any item $40
Current Dallas Cowboy LB Orie Lemon any item $15 Buy advanced autograph tickets here
Current Dallas Cowboy CB Mario Butler any item $15 Buy advanced autograph tickets here
Current Dallas Cowboy WR Andre Holmes any item $15 Buy advanced autograph tickets here

Future Stars

Have you ever wanted to say "I knew him when"? Here is your chance. During the 2012 Draft Preview Party we will be spotlighting some of the fastest rising stars in sports, music and entertainment. The best part? You get to meet them.

Raymond Radway
About: The first thing you need to know about Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Raymond Radway is that he is fast, really fast. Raymond was on his way to securing a spot on the Dallas Cowboys game day roster when he was injured. Now, fully healed, he is ready to prove himself.
News: Fort Worth Star Telegram article on Raymond Radway
Twitter:@Rad84ACU
Dallas Cowboy Raymond Radway will be signing FREE autographs at the Vanbreed Management table and appearing in the VIP Lounge.

Jovany Barreto
About:Jovany was a top 12 male performer on Season 10 of American Idol. Now mentored by Jon Secada, Jovany is recording his latest album.
Website: http://www.jovanybarretoonline.com/
Twitter:@JovanyBarreto

Ernest James
About:You probably recognize Ernest as Calvin Brown from the TV series Friday Night Lights. Ernest has now moved beyond the "Lights" to work in several feature films. Two of Ernest's most recent works are "Jeff, Who Lives at Home" with Jason Segel, Ed Helms and Susan Sarandon and "When Angels Sing" with Harry Connick Jr.
Website: http://www.ErnestJames.com
Twitter:@Ernest_James
Ernest James will be signing FREE autographs at the Gridiron Heroes table and appearing in the VIP Lounge.

Matt Dunn
About:Matt Dunn is another member of the young country wave. Matt, an Iraq war veteran, is strongly influenced by his mentor; Jack Ingram. Matt now lives in Dallas and has a new CD coming out in Spring 2012.
Website: http://www.mattdunnmusic1.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm
Twitter:@mattdunnmusic
Matt Dunn will be signing FREE autographs at the Vanbreed Management table and performing LIVE!

Robert Callaway
About:Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle Robert Callaway is a big man (6'5" & 315 lbs) and has a chance to be a big part of the Dallas Cowboys defense. Originally with the Detroit Lions, Callaway signed with the Cowboys last season. Pro scouts like Robert's size and work ethic.
Website: http://www.DallasCowboys.com

Robert Callaway will be signing FREE autographs exclusively in the VIP Lounge.

Tito's Vodka VIP Lounge

Want an exclusive meet & greet with celebrities and score some cool swag from Tito's Vodka? Here is your chance. Avoid the long lines and get to actually talk to our stars. We have on 30 tickets available to get into our VIP Lounge. You must be 21 to get into the VIP Lounge. Tickets are $50 each and a portion of each sale will be donated to Gridiron Heroes. Email Allen@Vanbreed for more information or to purchase tickets.

The swag bags will have goodies from our friends at Tito's Vodka, the Cowboy House and others. Buy advance VIP tickets here

Celebrity Appearances
Dallas Cowboy Raymond Radway 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Dallas Cowboy Robert Callaway (VIP Lounge Exclusive) 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Former Dallas Cowboy Angelo King (VIP Lounge Exclusive) 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Former Dallas Cowboy Dat Nguyen 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Actor Ernest James 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Singer Matt Dunn 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Just the Facts
What: NFL Draft Preview Party

Where: 1010 Collins Entertainment Center (1010 Collins, Arlington, TX)

When: April 25th, 6pm to 9 pm

Why: Support Gridiron Heroes

Who: June Jones, Mel Renfro, Raymond Radway, Joe King, Kevin Smith, Charlie Williams, Billy Joe Dupree, Jerry Broadnax, Matt Dunn, Andre Holmes, Dat Nguyen, Orie Lemon and you!

Cost: Free to the public but a donation to Gridiron Heroes is requested!

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