SoxFest schedule shaping up
Here’s the latest events schedule, courtesy of the Chicago White Sox, for the 2012 SoxFest celebration, which runs Jan. 27-29 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago:
Friday, Jan., 27, 4-9 p.m.
Autograph lineup: Gordon Beckham, Joe Crede, John Danks, Paul Konerko, A.J. Pierzysnki, Dayan Viciedo
Photo stage: A.J. Pierzynski, Gordon Beckham
Seminars, discussions: State of the Game with Commissioner Bud Selig and Ken “Hawk” Harrelson; Your 2012 White Sox with Ken Williams and Robin Ventura; View from the Infield with Gordon Beckham, Paul Konerko and Alexei Ramirez
Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Autograph lineup: Joe Crede, Adam Dunn, Paul Konerko, Brent Morel, A.J. Pierzynski, Alexei Ramirez, Frank Thomas, Dayan Viciedo
Photo stage: John Danks, Brent Morel, Alexei Ramirez
Seminars, discussions: “Your 2012 White Sox” with Robin Ventura and his coaching staff; “World Series Memories” with members of the 2005 White Sox; “Arms Race” with pitcher Philip Humber, John Danks and Chris Sale
Sunday, Jan. 29, 9 a..m. to 3 p.m.
Autograph lineup: Joe Crede, John Danks, Gavin Floyd, Brent Morel, Jake Peavy, Alexei Ramirez, Robin Ventura, Dayan Viciedo
Photo stage: Jake Peavy, Frank Thomas, Dayan Viciedo
Seminars, discussions: “Your 2012 White Sox” with Robin Ventura and his coaching staff; “World Series Memories” with members of the 2005 White Sox; “From the Draft to the Big Leagues” with Rick Hahn, Buddy Bell and Doug Laumann; “White Sox Sluggers” with Joe Crede, Ron Kittle, Bill Melton and Frank Thomas
A finalized schedule with a complete listing of autograph sessions, photo sessions and seminars will be posted on whitesox.com/soxfest next week.
Tickets and packages: Hotel packages at the Palmer House Hilton for SoxFest 2012 are available for purchase at whitesox.com. Fans who purchase a two-night stay at SoxFest will be entered into a drawing where one winner will have the chance to throw a ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox home game. The special SoxFest hotel rate is $316 (which includes tax) for a two-night stay.
Weekend passes ($75/pass) are available only to fans who purchase a two-night stay at the hotel. Fans who purchase a weekend pass will receive an exclusive, limited-edition SoxFest Joe Crede bobblehead doll — one per weekend pass purchased.
Fans also can book just one night at the Palmer House Hilton for $181 (includes tax) for either Friday night or Saturday night. Friday night of SoxFest will be open only to SoxFest hotel guests with weekend passes. Along with a one-night reservation, fans may purchase either a two-day, Saturday-Sunday pass for $70, a Saturday-only pass for $50 or a Sunday-only pass for $35. Those interested in booking one night at the Palmer House during SoxFest should call (312) 674-1000.