KENNESAW, Georgia - October 4, 2005 - The Kennesaw State Owls kick things off in high fashion as they will be hosting the 2005 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Dinner with nationally known entertainer and comedian Jason Hewlett highlighting the evening.

The annual event will take place on Thursday evening, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the new, state-of-the-art Kennesaw State University Convocation Center.

Head coach Tony Ingle will begin the evening's ceremonies and the Owls highly acclaimed head coach will also present, for the first time, Kennesaw State's first Division I team in school history.

The business-casual dinner will feature a three-course meal from Carrabba's Italian Restaurant and offers the first inside view of Owls basketball at the Division I level.

"This is going to be a spectacular event and a great way to begin the Division I era here at Kennesaw State," said Ingle. "Jason Hewlett is a brilliant young entertainer who everyone will be delighted by. Add to that the introduction of our new team, in our new arena and this is going to be a very memorable, very fun night."

Hewlett is one of the most promising young talents on the entertainment circuit. Having made his mark impersonating Ricky Martin and Elton John in Valley Forge with the "Legends in Concert" tour, Hewlett is now a one-man show. He currently entertains at corporate affairs throughout the country and is also a member of the National Speaker's Association.

$5.00 admission fee will be charged at the door. Reservations MUST be made before October 21. For more information contact Kennesaw State Men's Basketball at 770-423-6389 or via email at fightingowlclub@gmail.com.