Baseball Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays to open up new sports lounge and restaurant in the legendary old Kimbells East venue.

Baseball legend, Willie Mays has teamed up with Bay Area entrepreneur Gene Campbell to open up Willie Mays Skybox Lounge Willie Mays first ever branded restaurant/sports lounge. “ It is truly exciting to be partnered with an American Legend. We are thrilled to bring back true entertainment to the East Bay” says Campbell. Willie Mays Skybox lounge will reflect the Willie Mays brand of class and style.

Willie Mays Skybox Lounge will be the first of its kind. An exciting, upscale sports lounge and restaurant boasting live entertainment, comedy and special events. “This venue is so versatile between its size and ability to accommodate live entertainment on a stage with so much Bay Area history,” says Mindy Kreis, Director of Marketing. Customers of Willie Mays Skybox Lounge can come in and enjoy a game and dinner, stay for Comedy, or relax on a plush couch and watch one of the many oversized televisions. The lounge will also be available for private parties, corporate events, and fundraisers.

Willie Mays Skybox Lounge is expected to open in late February of 2006 and is located in the “Old Brick Building’ at the Emeryville Public Market Place: 6005 Shellmound Street. For additional information, please contact: Mindy Kreis, Director of Marketing, Willie Mays Skybox Lounge. 925-743-8882.