Joe Scott's Pioneers return home to take on three-time defending WAC champion Utah State at Magness Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast live on FSN Rocky Mountain, as well as AM 1510 and FM 93.7. Follow DU athletics on the web at http://www.denverpioneers.com/

Wednesday, November 24, 2010 • 7 p.m. Joe Scott's University of Denver men's basketball (0-4) vs. Alcorn State. Magness Arena, Denver TV: None • Radio: AM 1510 & FM 93.7 • Web: http://www.denverpioneers.com/

This year the Pioneers return nine players, including four starters and seven of their top eight scorers, from last season’s squad that went 19-13 overall, 10-8 in the SBC and 15-1 at home. Denver was picked third in the Sun Belt Conference West Division in the annual coaches’ preseason poll, but they have yet to win a game. Through four games, junior Brian Stafford leads the Pioneers with 13.7 points per game, while sophomore Chase Hallam has averaged 10.5 points and a team-high 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Tonight one price tickets are available. For $15, fans can get a ticket and all the concessions they care to eat. The only exclusions are alcohol, bottled drinks and prepackaged candy. Regular priced tickets also are still available, starting at $9.

Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol’ fashioned Tupperware parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theatre stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products and available for purchase, see for yourself how Ms. Longate became the #1 Tupperware seller in the US and Canada as she educates her guests on the many alternative uses she has discovered for her plastic products! “Not your grandmother’s Tupperware Party!” says NBC’s Today Show. DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY plays the Garner Galleria Theatre through January 2.
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Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Opens December 2.

What better way to shine a light in the dark of winter than to enjoy this holiday tradition, the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge who confronts his ghosts of past, present and future and finally finds redemption. A very special family event for the holiday season, this evergreen story of generosity, kindness and true Christmas spirit comes to joyous life with splendid period sets and costumes. A CHRISTMAS CAROL plays the Stage Theatre through December 24.

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Coach Joe Scott's University of Denver Pioneers men's basketball team returns to Magness Arena to open their home schedule against in-state rival Colorado State on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. MT. Denver has won 15-straight games at Magness Arena, tied for the sixth-longest current home winning streak in the nation. The game will be broadcast live on FSN, as well as AM 1510, FM 93.7 and Pioneer Radio. Follow DU athletics on the web at www.DenverPioneers.com

Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on the Broadway stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre—not a handsome prince—shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, USA Today proclaims Shrek The Musical, “Altogether irresistible… A big fat hit!” Shrek The Musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! SHREK The Musical plays the Buell Theatre Nov 16-28 only. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts

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DU Men's Basketball is the Best Sports Entertainment Value in Denver!

Photo: DU men basketball's head coach Joe Scott at media day last year. See me, far left with red DU cap, drinking coffee.

The one sport I've been following and writing about here is University of Denver men's basketball. DU's coach Joe Scott returns with his radio show for its fourth year, beginning Nov. 8 from 7-8 p.m. MT on Mile High Sports Radio AM 1510 and FM 93.7, the flagship stations of Denver basketball.
Once again, the show will air on Monday nights throughout the season at The Pioneer restaurant, located at 2401 South University Ave., just south of the DU campus. I don't know why they don't move it to University of Denver trustee Joy Burn's Burnsley Hotel, I think they'd have a much better chance of developing an alumni audience for the show. How about trying it this year once or twice, then make a change next year if it works out.

Back for his 12th season as the voice of DU basketball is Mitch Hyder, who will once again MC each show, which will also be webcast live on Pioneer Vision located at http://www.denverpioneers.com/.

I often join Mitch and Joe and DU basketball fans at the Pioneer restaurant to ask Coach Scott questions, as well as enjoying the great mexican food. Fans that cannot make it to the Pioneer Inn are invited to call in with questions during the live broadcast at 303-297-1510, or send e-mails any time prior to each week's show to michael.kennedy@du.edu.

The Pioneers open their season at the BTI Tournament in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 12-14, when they will face UC Santa Barbara, Oregon and North Dakota State over the three days, respectively. Denver opens its home schedule against in-state rival Colorado State on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. MT.

The Denver men's basketball team enters the season with a 15-game home winning streak, tied with NCAA runner up Butler and defending Missouri Valley champion Northern Iowa for the eighth longest in the nation, and have gone 36-7 (.837) at home in Scott's three years as head coach.

Season tickets for the 2010-11 Denver Pioneers are currently on sale. DU continues its commitment to provide the community with the most affordable and exciting entertainment in the Denver metro area. Ticket packages start at $64.
Individual game tickets also are on sale now with prices ranging from $9-$15 for adults. DU students get into the game free with their Pioneer Card.

For ticket information, please visit DenverPioneers.com or call the Pioneer Basketball Ticket Hotline at (303) 871-HOOP.