Sports stats



WNBA Chicago Sky

Actress/Singer Keke Palmer to Perform at June 23 Chicago Sky Game

June 20, 2007 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


WHAT: Critically-acclaimed actress and singer Keke Palmer will sing the national anthem and perform at halftime of the June 23 Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics game at UIC Pavilion. A Chicago native and the star of "Akeelah and the Bee" and Disney's "Jump In," the 13-year-old Palmer will perform songs from her upcoming debut album "So Uncool" (Atlantic Records) featuring her first single "Footworking" (which includes references to nights in Chicago Heights).

Her Chicago appearance kicks off a series of halftime or post-game performances at each of the WNBA's 13 arenas this summer, giving WNBA fans a preview of the album before it drops on September 18.

Palmer's appearance is also a part of the WNBA's "BE Tour," a mobile fitness tour presented in Chicago by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which will be in the UIC Pavilion parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. before Saturday's game. Fans can have their photo taken trying on the new adidas WNBA uniform, learn exercise moves from NBC-5's Sergio Rojas, audition for an Ocean Spray commercial, participate in WNBA practice drills and record a "Rap for Respect" at the CDC 'Choose Respect' station. The WNBA BE Tour will also be at the Ford City Mall (7601 S. Cicero Avenue, north of W. 79th Street) on Saturday, June 30 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the "BE Tour" is free.

WHEN: Friday, June 22 - Keke Palmer available for in-studio interviews/performances

Saturday, June 23 - Keke Palmer available for in-studio interviews/performances

- Appearance at Sky shootaround from 10:45-11 a.m. at UIC Pavilion

- BE Tour from 5-7 p.m. in Pavilion parking lot

- Sky game v. Washington and Keke Palmer performance at 7 p.m.

WHO: Keke Palmer, star of "Akeelah and the Bee" and Disney's "Jump In," Atlantic Records recording artist

WHERE: UIC Pavilion

525 S. Racine Ave. (Harrison & Racine)

Chicago, IL 60607

Check out the Chicago Sky Statistics



Women's National Basketball Association Stories from June 20, 2007


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central