Discussing Cutting-Edge Conventions
Cathy Breden, International Association of Exhibitions & Events; Vicki Hawarden, International Association of Venue Managers; and Deborah Sexton, Professional Convention Management Association,...
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Charlotte Construction Reaches Milestone
Rendering of the widest video board in Minor League Baseball at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by Charlotte Knights) BB&T Ballpark, the under-construction home of the Charlotte (N.C.)...
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SFX Entertainment Goes Public With $1B Market Cap
The close of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York following IPO rollout for SFX Entertainment (Photo courtesy of Nasdaq). Want a piece of the growing Electronic Dance Music scene? Now shares of the...
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Hot Tickets for October 16, 2013
Jon Bon Jovi continues his Because We Can tour in North America.Bon Jovi's Because We Can tour scored a huge $4-million gross in Argentina, bringing more than 38,000 fans to Estadio Jose Amalfitani in...
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CEIR Announces New CEO
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research has named Brian Casey its new president and chief executive officer, effective in December. Casey currently serves as vice president and general manager of...
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Editor's Notebook: In Vegas, Determination Trumps Experience
In attendance at the Thomas & Mack Center 30-year reunion inside 35 Steaks + Martinis at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas are Chuck Soberinsky, Brad Rothermel, Todd Clawson, Daren...
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Vanessa Kromer Promoted to VP for Nederlander Concerts
Hollywood publicist Vanessa Kromer has been promoted to Vice President of Communications for Nederlander Concerts, where she works with some of the biggest names in music, from Bruce Springsteen to...
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Rock for Disaster Relief
Colorado Rising is expected to raise more than $500,000 for Colorado flood relief. September brought devastating floods to Colorado, resulting in nine fatalities and an estimated more than $2 billion...
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Convention Center Expansion Clears Hurdle
An aerial view of the proposed expansion, including the rooftop park. (Photo by San Diego Convention Center) The California Coastal Commission reached a unanimous decision Oct. 10 to approve the San...
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Reincarnated Arena Looks Ahead
Journey plays to a sold-out crowd at Kansas Star Arena, Aug. 24. This upcoming year will be telling for the Kansas Star Arena. Although the building has been opened since September 2011, only a minimal...
View ArticleLos Angeles Fair Introduces App
Demi Lovato performed at this year's Los Angeles County Fair. Some warm weather – even for southern California – prompted a slight decline in attendance at the Los Angeles County Fair, dropping 2.3...
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Rain Hurts Washington Fair Attendance
Fairgoers enjoy The Extreme Scream Tower at Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Rain prompted an attendance decline at the newly-named Washington State Fair, formerly the Western Washington Fair in...
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Shedding New Light on Wells Fargo Center
New LED lighting brightens the exterior of Wells Fargo Center. From the day Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia opened, there was always a desire to improve the building's exterior lighting. Because of...
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Jon Dorman Appointed GM for AEG Facilities
Jon Dorman (Photo by David Polston) AEG Facilities has appointed Jon Dorman general manager for Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center; San Joaquin Community Hospital Ice Center of Bakersfield...
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Are Booking Agencies the New A&R Departments?
Kevin Neal with Buddy Lee Attractions, Marc Dennis with CAA, Mike Dungan from Universal Music Group Nashville, Pam Matthews from IEBA, Paul Lohr with New Frontier Touring, Rob Beckham of WME, Steve...
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Hot Tickets for October 23, 2013
The Eagles in concert.The Eagles are making their way around North America with their History of the Eagles Live in Concert tour. The band grossed more than $3.8 million for two shows at American...
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Spy Museum Relocation
Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square in Washington. Washington’s International Spy Museum has likely found its permanent home in the basement of the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. The...
View ArticleCongratulations 2013 Hall of Headlines Winners!
Congratulations to our 2013 Hall of Headlines Award Recipients! Venues Today will be highlighting their accomplishments in our upcoming December Year-End Issue. Contact your account rep to reserve a...
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Savor Can Stand the Heat
Bogart & Co. serves as a retail space during events and can be rented out for private parties. With $1 million invested in a new catering and restaurant space and $350,000 in kitchen renovations,...
View ArticleIconic Long Beach
From the Rolling Stones to the Who, Long Beach Arena has hosted some great moments in rock ‘n’ roll. Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center’s repositioning and renovation gives the venue a...
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