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Campus Antics
Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, lights up with pyrotechnics. (Photo by Scott Moore) Be as Diverse as Your Students“At a university and in a market like mine, you have a huge influx of people that...
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Campus Antics
Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, lights up with pyrotechnics. (Photo by Scott Moore) Be as Diverse as Your Students“At a university and in a market like mine, you have a huge influx of people that...
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Mr. Northwest
McMenamins is so much more than music — although, with more than 15 concert spaces, the company certainly knows the business. In addition to the venues, McMenamins also boasts pubs, historic hotels,...
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Out of the Ashes
The deconstructed arena design sinks 40 feet below ground. (Photo by Olympia Entertainment Group) REPORTING FROM DETROIT — The city’s motto has never seemed more applicable than it does now. Speramus...
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School's In Session
Dzeko & Torres played Event Center at San Jose (Calif.) State University during Winter White Tour with Steve Aoki, Jan. 30, 2014. (Photo by Joey Vitalari) Though overall grosses were down...
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Beyond Nashville
Julianan Lee of SOLID, IEBA Board members Sally Williams of Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., and Ali Harnell of AEG Live/The Messina Group, join MTSU students LaTaevia Berry and Jared Worth, wlong...
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From Cornfields to Tinseltown
REPORTING FROM HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Sitting in the recording studio at guitar legend Steve Vai’s house in the Hollywood Hills, which has become the mothership of Legend Group Records, it’s clear that...
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Betting on Connectivity
Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. now features a headend equipment room to hold all of its technology infrastructure. When the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on May 2 at Churchill...
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Creative Success
The crowd at War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. rocks out to Marilyn Manson on July 9, 2013. (Photo by Brendan Donahue) In a musically inundated market surrounding Nashville, Tenn., venues...
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17 Seconds with Jerry Greenberg
Lee Zeidman, president of Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, and L.A. Live, reconnects with friend Gerald Greenberg at the IEBA conference in Nashville. REPORTING FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Jerry...
View ArticleAsk Russ
Aarticle on trends for 2014 I noted: One of the most interesting responses on future trends came from Kevin Twohig, Chief Executive Officer of the Spokane Public Facilities District. Kevin and his...
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Merchandise Live!
The NFL Shop at Super Bowl in downtown Phoenix Convention Center occupies 30,000 sq. ft. (Photo by Aramark) This may be the year that NFL Shop at Super Bowl sales offsite equal sales at the University...
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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Alexis Berggren as director of Event Services. Having served in various capacities with the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., the...
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A Sweet Ending
“I’m not a pastry chef by any stretch of the imagination,” explained Joe Ditri, Delaware North Sportservice executive chef at Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio. “I can make desserts, but it’s not my...
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Turn and Face(Book) the Change
Facebook is reporting that it has 1.35 billion monthly active users, which is almost 20 percent of the world’s population. This is seemingly exciting news for companies, brands, venues and events that...
View ArticleThe Social Club
Tweeting is no longer just for the birds, or just for the marketing department. Several general managers and industry leaders have come on board, using their status as public figures to reach out to...
View ArticleVote for your 2015 Generation Next Awards Recipients!
It's time to vote for the 2015 Venues Today Generation Next Awards. We will be honoring this year's outstanding young professionals during the Event & Arena Marketing Conference in Los Angeles...
View ArticleSun Life Stadium Renovations Underway
Renovations to Sun Life Stadium in Miami are scheduled to end before the start of the Dolphins' 2016 season. Phase I of the renovations at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium are currently underway and on...
View ArticleManagement for Greek Theatre Still Undecided
Though it’s getting down to the wire, it’s still undecided which management firm will operate the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in 2016. The two main players are incumbent operator Nederlander, which...
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Washington Goes Warhol for Roof Design
A rendering of the orange and yellow flower design on the roof of Tacoma Dome. Thirty-two years ago, Andy Warhol lost an art competition. In 1982 when Tacoma (Wash.) Dome was under construction, the...
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