Richmond, Ind. — The Richmond Flying Mummies are excited to announce that team owners Jon Gries, Jon Heder, and Efren Ramirez will be making a special trip to Richmond on Thursday, June 10 and 11 for an unforgettable community event centered around one of the most beloved comedy films of all time.
In partnership with the Richmond Art Museum, the trio will present Napoleon Dynamite Live! at McGuire Hall on June 10, giving fans a chance to experience the cult classic in a completely different way. The evening will feature a screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a live, interactive discussion with the cast, sharing stories from behind the scenes, memories from filming, audience interaction, and more. There will be two showings that evening at 5:00 and 8:00 pm. A meet and greet with the cast will also take place at 4:00 pm prior to the first showing. The meet and greet is limited to the first 75 ticket buyers and can be added when purchasing your tickets by clicking the dropdown on the the view cart page under your ticket selection.
The celebration then heads to Historic Don McBride Stadium on June 11 at 6:35 pm as the Richmond Flying Mummies host Napoleon Dynamite Night, where Gries, Heder, and Ramirez will make appearances throughout the evening and take part in special game entertainment.
As part of the night, the first 500 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive “Vote for Wilbur” t-shirt giveaway, inspired by the iconic campaign moments from Napoleon Dynamite and reimagined with the Flying Mummies’ own mascot, Wilbur.
Fans attending Napoleon Dynamite Night can also look forward to:
- Autograph opportunities with Jon Gries, Jon Heder, and Efren Ramirez
• Special pregame appearances and fan interactions
• On-field games and themed in-between inning entertainment featuring the cast
• Photo opportunities throughout the night
• Exclusive movie-inspired moments and surprises
• A one-of-a-kind baseball experience blending comedy, nostalgia, and Flying Mummies baseball
“This is exactly the type of event we want Richmond Flying Mummies baseball to become known for,” said Trevor Amerson, General Manager of the Richmond Flying Mummies. “We want every game to feel bigger than baseball, and bringing our ownership group to Richmond for a community event and then having them join us at the ballpark creates an experience fans simply cannot get anywhere else.”
Tickets for Napoleon Dynamite Live! at McGuire Hall and Napoleon Dynamite Night at Historic Don McBride Stadium on June 11 are available now at
https://richmond-flying-mummies.nwltickets.com/SingleGame/Tickets
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early, especially with only 500 “Vote for Wilbur” shirts available.
Additional event details, schedules, autograph information, and themed activities will be announced closer to the event date.
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The Richmond Flying Mummies are a proud member of the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 410 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion and Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (BAL) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (NYM). League games are viewable live on FloSports.tv.
