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Two World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, “Special K” Daley (left) and “Scooter” Christiansen, took to the roof of the Wachovia Center to announce an unprecedented tribute to the soon-to-close Wachovia Spectrum (seen in background of photo) by playing a game against the Washington Generals on the roof of the legendary arena on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. They will follow up their "Goodbye Spectrum" roof game with two games inside the Wachovia Center on Sunday, March 8.
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November 11, 2008 --- All three Cheetah Girls take time backstage with three Global Spectrum employees in the Wachovia Spectrum. (from l to r) Global Spectrum's Ryan Hemenway, Spectrum Facility Manager, joins Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan, Adrienne Bailon, Sean Farrell, Security Event Manager for Wachovia Complex, and Joe Sheridan, Event Manager for Wachovia Complex.
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Prior to the RUSH concert at the Wachovia Center on June 14, two members of the legendary rock-trio share the "limelight" with Global Spectrum and Aramark staff prior to taking the stage. (From l to r) Geddy Lee joins Global Spectrum's Rich Trella (Marketing Manager at the Wachovia Center), Trent Merritt (Event Manager at the Wachovia Complex), Aramark's Rich Borman, Global Spectrum's Tom McFlynn (Event Security Manager at the Wachovia Complex), and Alex Lifeson.
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American Idol Auditions
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Prior to taking the Wachovia Center stage on June 30 during their Soul2Soul Tour 2007, country music's power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill join Global Spectrum's (from l to r) Gunnar Fox, Event Manager at the Wachovia Complex, Andrea McGavin, and Rebecca Oxman, Assistant Marketing Managers at the Wachovia Complex.
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Nickelback shows off their new ComcastTIX t-shirts with Global Spectrum's Andrea McGavin prior to their Wachovia Center performance in Philadelphia on March 12, 2007. Joining McGavin (from l to r) is Mike Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Ryan Peake. ComcastTIX is the exclusive ticket provider for all events at the Wachovia Complex.
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Rod Stewart kicked off his night at the Wachovia Center with 'Tonight I'm Yours' and 'Some Guys' in route to a magical evening in Philadelphia on January 31, 2007. Photo Credit: Global Spectrum
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In a partnership between Disson Skating and Comcast-Spectacor, country music phenomenon Gretchen Wilson performed a live concert while the world’s top figure skaters choreographed on the ice, simultaneously in the skating spectacular Gretchen Wilson’s Country on Ice exclusively at the Wachovia Center on Wednesday, November 8.
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(Tuesday, November 14 --- Philadelphia, PA) --- Hula-hoop extraordinaire, Irina Akimova, from Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever live music arena event DELIRIUM, amazes the lunchtime patrons at the Shops at Liberty Place in Philadelphia with an exclusive sneak preview of the amazing production that will take over the Wachovia Center with four mind-blowing performances from Thursday, November 16 through Saturday, November 18.
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(October 13, 2006) Prior to rocking the Wachovia Center, Rascal Flatts Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus sport their new personalized Philadelphia Phantoms, 76ers, and Flyers jerseys with (from left) Electric Factory Concerts’ Geoff Gordon, Global Spectrum’s Tim Murphy - General Manager of the Wachovia Complex - and Electric Factory Concerts’ Larry Magid.
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WHO ARE YOU --- The Who open 2006 World Tour at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, on September 12. Hanging with founding band members Roger Daltrey (left) and Pete Townshend prior to taking the stage are (from left) The Next Adventure's Gerry Barad and Craig Evans, Concert Productions International's Steve Howard and Global Spectrum Chief Operating Officer John Page. Photo Courtesy: Global Spectrum. Photo Taken: September 12, 2006
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A Philadelphia wrestling fan’s DREAM came true over the Fourth of July weekend, as Smackdown! and RAW put the Wachovia Center in the national spotlight on July 3 and ECW returned to its birthplace of Philly on July 4. The face of ECW, Tommy Dreamer, joined Global Spectrum’s Lara Toscani, Assistant Marketing Manager at the Wachovia Complex, prior to the fireworks of the ultimate in extreme wrestling.
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Only in Philadelphia! High atop Art Museum Steps, Giant SUMO Wrestlers stretch in preparation for World SUMO Challenge at Wachovia Center on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Steps were made famous in all Rocky movies. Photo Credit: Comcast-Spectacor
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May 25, 2006 - On the first night of his back-to-back concerts at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Kenny Chesney shows off his new personalized Philadelphia Flyers jersey with Global Spectrum’s Chief Operating Officer John Page (left) and Flyers center R.J. Umberger.
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Billy Joel admires commemorative banner raised at Wachovia Center (Philadelphia) in honor of the entertainer's 46th sell out in City of Brotherly Love on March 30, 2006. Photo Credit: Todd Kaplan
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Legendary Rock and Roller Billy Joel (center) joins Philadelphia friends in celebrating 46th sellout at Philadelphia's historic sports complex (Spectrum and Wachovia Center) with commemorative banner. With "Piano Man" are (l to r) Global Spectrum Chief Operating Officer John Page, AGI's Dennis Arfa, Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko and Electric Factory's Larry Magid. Photo Taken: March 20, 2006. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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(January 10, 2006) Before entering the ring at the Global Spectrum-managed Wachovia Center for WWE Smackdown!, WWE’s Randy Orton hangs outside the locker rooms with Global Spectrum’s Mark Fine, Marketing Manager at the Wachovia Complex.
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(December 27, 2005) Prior to Bow Wow’s headlining performance at Holladay Jam at the Global Spectrum-managed Wachovia Spectrum, the star of the event joins (from l to r) Global Spectrum's Jason Blumenfeld - Event Manager for the Wachovia Complex, Bow Wow’s Manager Mike Maudlin, Global Spectrum's Don Graham - Assistant General Manager of the Wachovia Complex, Jeff Sharp of Atlanta Worldwide Touring, and Global Spectrum's Lindsey Domers - Assistant Marketing Manager at the Wachovia Complex.
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Philadelphia Flyers forward Peter Forsberg presents pop singer Gwen Stefani with personalized Flyers jersey prior to sold out show at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, on November 6, as Harajuku Girls look on. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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PAINTING IN THE LINES ---- Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Derian Hatcher (left) paints a blue line at Wachovia Center under the watchful eye of Aralotis Painting's George Kotsornithis on Monday in preparation for the Flyers' home opener against the New York Rangers. Photo Taken September 12, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Philadelphia Flyers
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DESTINY FULFILLED --- Before hitting the stage at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, Destiny's Child's (seated, l to r) Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles take a few moments backstage with Global Spectrum marketing and public relations' (standing, l to r) Abey Coker, Jennifer Kron and Mark Fine. Photo Taken: August 5, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Shutterfly
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FLYING HIGH IN PHILLY --- Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk (center) takes tour of future site of Philadelphia's next public skating park (Franklin's Paine) with (l to r) Comcast-Spectacor's Sheri Alderman and Jennifer Kron during promotional tour supporting Boom Boom Huck Jam Tour at Wachovia Center. Photo Taken: July 28, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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GETTING MOTIVATED ---- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Guliani, the keynote speaker at the Get Motivated Symposium at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, on June 7, visits with Global Spectrum's public relations department, including (l to r) Brian Cunningham, Jennifer Kron and Stacey Seiden. Photo Courtesy: Global Spectrum
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CHESNEY ROCKS WACHOVIA CENTER --- Country music phenom Kenny Chesney (center) takes time backstage at sold-out Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, with (l to r) Global Spectrum's Debbie Oddi and Chris Connolly.
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CHAMPIONS OF THE ICE --- Global Spectrum event manager Jason Blumenfeld (center) welcomes US Champions (l to r) Michelle Kwan and Johnny Weir to Wachovia Center in Philadelphia for recent gathering of John Hancock's Champions on Ice event on April 2. Photo Taken: April 2, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Global Spectrum
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WILD BOYS --- Duran Duran makes triumphant return to Philadelphia and are greated by (front row, l to r) Global Spectrum's Mark Woodruff and Chris Connolly before performance at Wachovia Spectrum on April 2. Duran Duran is (l to r) Roger Taylor, Simon LeBon, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes. Photo Taken: April 2, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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Boxing Heavyweight Eric "Butterbean" Esch (right) gets pre-fight meet and greet with opponent and Radnor, PA, police officer Jamie Campbell for bout at Wachovia Spectrum on Thursday, March 24. The two met toe-to-toe at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philadelphia, PA, to hype fight. Photo Taken: March 22, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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Global Spectrum COO John Page and his sons, Sam (in arms) and Jack (below) join members of the Global Spectrum staff at Wachovia Center (back row, l to r) Michael Kenney, Brian Cunningham and Mark Fine, in welcoming Harlem Globetrotters for two big games on March 13. Joining the team (out of uniform l to r) is Globetrotter Coach Tex Harrison and Vice President Brand Marketing Bill Barrett. Photo Taken: March 13, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Global Spectrum
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Sesame Street Live's Elmo drops puck as Wilkes Barre / Scranton Penguin Alain Nasreddine (left) and Philadelphia Phantom Jon Sim face-off at Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. The lovable, furry red monster visited the game before appearing at the Spectrum in Sesame Street Live's "Out of This World" from March 9 through 13. Photo Taken: March 6, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Philadelphia Phantoms
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FIGHTING CHANCE --- Frank "The Animal" Bialowas (left) works with world-renowned boxing trainer Augie Scimeca to become first hockey player to turn professional boxer when he makes debut at Wachovia Spectrum on Thursday, March 24, in four-round bout against Jarad Vasquez. Photo Taken: March 9, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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Monster Truck Driver Madussa (left) gets curb-side manicure from CJ Mackrell of Pierre and Carlo's in Philadelphia, PA, in preparation for Monster Jam appearing at Wachovia Spectrum from Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20. Photo Taken: February 17, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Comcast-Spectacor
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SOMETHING'S FISHY --- Global Spectrum marketing department goes under water to look for Nemo during Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia from December 26 through January 9. Getting up close with fish are (back row, l to r) show's Dory, Karli Juenger, Stacey Seiden, show's Marlin, (front row, l to r) Michael Kenney, Bert Booker and Brian Cunningham.
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Joe Dadio (Jive Records), Usher, Ike Richman (Comcast-Spectacor)
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Freddie Mitchell (Philadelphia Eagles), Mohini Bhardwah (U.S. Women's Gymnastics National Team), Chase Utley (Philadelphia Phillies)
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James Hetfield (Metallica), Ike Richman (Comcast-Spectacor)
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