Countdown To Kickoff

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

RAVENS KICKOFF PARTY
POWER PLANT LIVE - INNER HARBOR

Featuring a free concert on the Live! stage with headliners Chevelle and Hinder, the party will be held rain or shine underneath the entertainment district’s soaring new all-season roof. In addition to musical performances by national recording artists, the evening’s celebration also includes live football (NFL season opener: Saints vs. Green Bay), appearances by the Ravens Cheerleaders, Playmakers, mascots, marching band and talent from 98Rock, and free giveaways and prizes.

Also, from 7-7:30 p.m., WBAL Plus will host its live kickoff special from the plaza at Power Plant Live! (Attention: Due to the fact that President Obama will be addressing a joint session of congress live, the kickoff special, which was originally scheduled to air on WBAL's main channel, has moved to WBAL Plus. It will air at its originally scheduled time of 7 p.m. The show will later be “re-aired” on WBAL's main channel on Saturday, Sept. 10th from 7-7:30 p.m..)

The hard rock all-star bands, both with recent album releases (Chevelle’s Sci-Fi Crimes and Hinder’s All American Nightmare), will be certain to entertain the crowds. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as space is limited for this free concert. This concert is restricted to fans age 21 and over.

Schedule of performances for the evening:

6:15 – 6:45 p.m. Egypt Central

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. WBAL TV’s Live Special

7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Pop Evil

8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Hinder

10:00 - 11:15 p.m. Chevelle

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

PURPLE FRIDAY KICKOFF

As the Ravens open the 2011 season, we need everyone’s help to paint the town purple. Show your spirit and spend Friday, September 9th deckedout in your Ravens gear or proudly displaying Ravens team colors. Also, be sure to head out that night for “Purple Power Hour” where the hottest bars in the city will feature great Miller Lite specials and visits from Ravens cheerleaders and mascots. Plus, you will have the chance to pick up Ravens and Miller Lite giveaways.

Click here to see all of the locations where the Purple Friday Caravan stops.

PURPLE FRIDAYS CONTESTS

Enter the Super School Contest or Extreme Cubicle Makeover Contest at your school or work place from now until mid-September and be entered to win prizes ranging from a $10,000 NFL Play 60 Health and Wellness Grant and a visit from a Ravens player to a five-day/four-night trip for the winner and a guest to attend Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. ENTER HERE »