SPORTS & RECREATION | Theatrical basketball

The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy to create a superstar sports show that will delight the young and old alike. The team plays Springfield on Friday, Jan. 1, at 7 p.m., as part of their 90 th anniversary world tour. Harlem Globetrotters shows make exciting family entertainment and incorporate ball-handling wizardry, basketball artistry, comedy, theatrics and more. All ticketed attendees are invited to a post-game autograph and photograph session with the team. Game tickets can be purchased for $23.50 to $90.50. The Globetrotters offer pre-show fun in the form of a “Magic Pass.” The pass is available for $22, and offers fans the opportunity to shoot hoops with and learn tricks from current Globetrotter stars from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For more information about The Harlem Globetrotters visit http:// harlemglobetrotters.com. To purchase tickets for the event visit http://springfieldpc3.com.