Conseco Arena, home court for Indiana Pacers, to host telecast of Obama's Inaugural

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Tickets are free, but they are in short supply. The event is sponsored by local CBS outlet, WISH-TV, which is why the telecast is the CBS coverage.

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WISH-TV presents: A Witness to History

Last Edited: Thursday, 08 Jan 2009, 12:40 PM EST
Created On: Thursday, 08 Jan 2009, 11:22 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - WISH-TV invites the community to "The Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Witness To History" at Conseco Fieldhouse on January 20, 2009 in association with Old National Bank, The Indianapolis Recorder, WIBC FM 93.1 and MyINDY-TV 23.

"It will be a historic event as Americans witness the inauguration of the first African-American president," said Jeff White, WISH-TV president and general manager. "Opening Conseco Fieldhouse will give Central Indiana the opportunity to be a part of the excitement, witness history and share the experience together. This inauguration is a culmination of the role Indiana played in the primary and as a key battleground state in the general election."

Doors at Conseco Fieldhouse will open at 9:30 a.m. with LIVE 24-Hour News 8 and CBS News coverage beginning at 10:00 a.m. continuing until 1:00 p.m. General Admission tickets are FREE to the public, but limited and will be available at the Conseco Fieldhouse box office beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Ticket distribution is limited to six per person. Conseco Fieldhouse concession stands will be open during the event for those attending on their lunch hour.

"We're delighted to welcome the community into Conseco Fieldhouse, this great public gathering place, to watch such a memorable and historic event," stated Jim Morris, President of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/WISH_TV_presents_A_Witness_to_History

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1. Wow! I didn't know that!

That is terrific. Wish I could go!