On Friday, April 5, ARIA Resort & Casino will host the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) Celebration in Las Vegas. Comedian Wayne Brady will emcee the evening’s events, which will include private performances by the Blue Man Group, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist John Legend.
The annual invite-only gala for the tournament's celebrities and VIP guests will follow the two-day Celebrity-Amateur golf tournament, April 4 and 5, which pairs one celebrity with four amateur participants. On April 6 and 7, celebrities will return to Shadow Creek golf course for the weekend's MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament that includes competing celebrities only. So far over 40 celebrities are scheduled to attend or participate in the MJCI including host Michael Jordan, Chevy Chase, Don Cheadle, Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Phelps and many more.
Since the first MJCI in 2001, the event has raised more than $6 million for charity.
Proceeds from the charitable tournament will benefit Make-A-Wish; James R. Jordan Foundation; Opportunity Village; and Cats Care, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats' charity arm. Additionally, the tournament will benefit the charities of participating celebrities’ choice.
Fans who wish to experience this event can purchase daily or weekly general admission and VIP ticket packages at all 10 MGM Resorts' box offices and concierge desks in Las Vegas, and online. Discounted tickets are available for military service members, senior citizens and college/university students with valid identification. Additionally, the tournament offers a "Bring the Kids for Free" general admission ticket pass, providing access to Shadow Creek for youth 17 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult). All ticketholders receive complimentary shuttle service between ARIA and Shadow Creek, which depart every 30 minutes. Prices are as follows:
Daily General Admission Pass: $30 Thursday-Sunday
Weekly General Admission Pass: $100 Thursday-Sunday
Daily VIP Pass: $150 Thursday-Sunday
Weekly VIP Pass: $500 Thursday-Sunday
Visit: arialasvegas.com and MJCIgolf.com.
