Sharks' Giveaway An AR Gateway
"Hi, Logan Couture here. Welcome to my bobblehead." (Courtesy San Jose Sharks) San Jose Sharks player Logan Couture takes fans behind the scenes with him in an exclusive video to understand life on the...
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Fillmore Minneapolis To Debut In 2019
United Properties unveiled this rendering of the new Fillmore Minneapolis being planned near Target Field. The 2,000-capacity live music venue will be operated by Live Nation. (Courtesy Tushie...
View ArticleCharm City's New Stop
The UMBC Event Center, which opened Feb. 3 in Baltimore, has been "transformational" for students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. (Courtesy Cannon Design) The newest arena in Greater...
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FedExForum Names New VP
Dwight Johnson Dwight Johnson is taking on the role of vice president of arena operations at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., home of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Johnson was a 13-year employee of SMG...
View ArticlePop-Ups An All-Star Performer
The expansion of L.A. Live next to Staples Center allowed All-Star Weekend events to be concentrated downtown. (Courtesy Staples Center) Levy posted robust per caps for the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at...
View ArticleLodging Tax Funding Memphis Upgrade
Rendering of the exterior planned at Memphis (Tenn.) Cook Convention Center, which is undergoing a $175 million renovation. (Courtesy Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.) Memphis (Tenn.) Cook...
View ArticleFreedom Hall Out For Bid
The management contract at Freedom Hall, Johnson City, Tenn., has been out for RFP. Two private management firms — Spectra Venue Management and OVG Facilities — have responded to a request for...
View ArticleHOT TICKETS FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Blake Shelton started his new tour in Tulsa, Okla., on Feb. 15. Ten-gallon hats off to Blake Shelton for taking three of five spots in the Hot Tickets category for shows drawing 10,001-15,000 with the...
View ArticleDale Koger Leaves Legends
Dale Koger filled the role of owner's representative for teams developing sports venues while he was at Legends. Sports construction executive Dale Koger has resigned from Legends. The move was...
View ArticleColston Hall Redevelopment Approved
A rendering shows the main Colston Hall in Bristol, England, after improvements, which are scheduled to be complete in 2020. Colston Hall in Bristol, England, has received the City Council's go-ahead...
View ArticleLive Nation Signs Amphitheater
Summer shows on the schedule at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove include Kenny Chesney, John Fogerty and ZZ Top, and Jason Mraz. (Photo by James Wessels) Live Nation has entered an exclusive...
View ArticleDynamo Finish Food Upgrades
A rendering shows new concessions offerings at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston. (Courtesy Levy) Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and its concessionaire, Levy, have completed a revamp of concessions...
View ArticlePassing The Snack Test
Fans at TD Garden have enjoyed a variety of new tastes at the Frito-Lay Test Kitchen, though Cheetos Popcorn, center, remains the favorite. (Courtesy Delaware North Sportservice) From the moment the...
View ArticleHOT TICKETS FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2018
“LA to the Moon,” is Lana Del Rey’s first tour since 2014. (Photo Credit: Darin Kamnetz) Lana Del Rey’s first tour since 2014, supporting her 2017 "Lust for Life" CD, continues to be a Hot Ticket chart...
View ArticleMixed-Use Venue Sets Grand Opening
The $200 million Toyota Music Factory features two concert venues and 25 restaurants. (Courtesy Toyota Music Factory) The Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, has been opening in phases since...
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Yelverton new N.C. State Fair GM
Kent Yelverton. Kent Yelverton has been named manager of the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Yelverton replaces Wesley Wyatt, who retired after 38 years of state service. Yelverton has been with...
View ArticleLive Nation Posts Record Revenue For '17
Live Nation Entertainment had another record-setting year in 2017 as total revenue rose 24 percent to $10.3 billion, a $2 billion gain from the prior year, the company announced Tuesday. Concerts were...
View ArticleOld Theater Gets A New Life
The Clyde Theatre, a restored movie theater in Fort Wayne, Ind., is scheduled to open as a GA concert venue in May. (Courtesy Clyde Theatre) As main streets around the nation look to boost their bottom...
View ArticleLevi's Stadium taps Levy
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. has contracted Levy to run all concessions. The San Francisco 49ers have signed Levy to run all aspects of food service at Levi’s Stadium. Chicago-based Levy signed...
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