A NEW YORKER AT HEART
For a woman as organized and efficient as Donna DiBenedetto, it’s hard to believe she had no career plan when she moved to New York City. She was a Long Island girl who fell in love with the big city,...
View ArticleHAPPY TO HELP
Years ago, Evelyn Ingram worked for a company that provided business training for a host of career tracks. Through that work, Ingram, who had been a psychology major in college, grew familiar with the...
View ArticleTRIPLE (VENUE) THREAT
Coming from a big family, if you wanted something you had to work to afford it. Dot Lischick is one of eight siblings, “fifth, tied for fourth, with Eloise, my twin.” As general manager of the...
View ArticleTRUE TO HER SCHOOL
In 1994, Lynda Reinhart was a computer programming graduate student at the University of Florida looking for some part-time work. Friends working at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the university’s...
View ArticleONLY THE BEGINNING
Past IAVM board chair Robyn Williams is the winner of IAVM’s highest honor this year, the McElravy Award. (Courtesy Portland’5 Center for the Arts) Robyn Williams, executive director of Portland’5...
View ArticleWHAT THE HACK?
The May 31 security breach at Eventbrite’s Ticketfly sent a chill through the ticketing industry. The “malicious cyber-attack” dismantled the website, exposing the names, phone numbers, addresses and...
View ArticleLETTER FROM MAUREEN ANDERSEN
The world isn't so easy these days and we are continually buffeted about by the winds of discord, but sometimes the rays of hope shine through in the oddest places. I start most days catching up on...
View ArticleKNOWING THE NUANCES
Schuler Shook’s Jack Hagler is this year’s recipient of IAVM’s Joseph J. Anzivino Award. (Courtesy Schuler Shook) Jack Hagler is considered the sommelier of the performing arts industry. His astute...
View ArticleCOMMITMENT TO THE CAUSE
San Diego Convention Center’s Rip Rippetoe will be taking on second chair on the IAVM board. (Courtesy San Diego Convention Center Corp.) Clifford “Rip” Rippetoe, CEO of San Diego Convention Center and...
View ArticleTHE WHOLE PACKAGE
Halfway through 2018, three words clearly are ringing in the ears of promoters, agents and building managers: packages, packages, packages. Clever, powerful and must-see combinations of classic acts...
View ArticleTHE MIGHTY HONDA CENTER
Ariana Grande, shown during a 2017 concert, is among the many performers who are part of Honda Center’s history. (Courtesy Honda Center) The stories of Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks are so...
View ArticleIN MEMORIAM: BILL CUNNINGHAM AND RAY WARD
Bill Cunningham, 1928-2018, and Ray Ward, 1934-2018. (Courtesy Linda Deckard / Amusement Business) Bill Cunningham and Ray Ward were passionate about venue management and, even more so, passionate...
View ArticleTOUCHING THEM ALL FOR ALL-STAR GAME
Roasted apples, shredded cheddar and Virginia ham will top hot dogs. Instead of hot wings, a barbecue turkey wing with dry rub. And what’s a baseball game in Washington, D.C., without Chesapeake...
View ArticleWHERE PRIDE, MUSIC MEET, TICKET SALES FOLLOW
Kehlani performs at the L.A. Pride Festival and Parade last month. (Linsey Best / Courtesy L.A. Pride / Christopher Street West Assoc.) Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani could barely...
View ArticleHOT TICKETS FOR JULY 13, 2018
The Rolling Stones, shown during a date at Honda Center, are on tour in Europe. (Photo Credit: Hona Center) The Rolling Stones are still rocking and still topping charts. This week, they are on top of...
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In Toronto, Scotiabank Deal Kicks In
Scotiabank Arena is the new name for the home of Toronto's Maple Leafs and Raptors. After nearly a year in the making, the home of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA's Toronto Raptors finally...
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SMG Names New GM In Oklahoma City
SMG named Chris Semrau general manager of Chesapeake Energy Arena and Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.Semrau was most recently the assistant GM of the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux...
View ArticleRefurb Of Uptown Theatre Underway
Chicago's historic Uptown Theatre is being renovated and brought back to its glory days. (Uptown Theatre archives) The mayor of Chicago and a ward alderman, along with Jam Productions co-owner Jerry...
View ArticleTulsa center getting $55M makeover
A rendering shows the Grand Arrival Gallery, which will be the new entryway for the Cox Business Center once renovations are complete in 2020. (Courtesy Cox Business Center) Work began this week on a...
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Nitro Circus Jumps Into Vegas Residency
Nitro Circus Live athletes are headed for Vegas, opening a new show at Bally's in the spring. (Courtesy Nitro Circus) For five years, Nitro Circus has seriously explored opportunities for a permanent...
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