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It's the Cracker Jacks
Chicken and waffles has been around awhile, mostly at mom and pop restaurants, but the ballpark version — Cracker Jack Chicken & Waffles — is a new idea. Affonso Jefferson, Spectra Food Services...
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Hollywood South
Rialto Center for the Performing Arts in Atlanta is a converted movie house on the University of Georgia campus. As director of public relations and communications for the Atlanta Convention &...
View ArticleManagement
The Spokane Public Facilities District announced that Johnna Boxley, general manager of the Spokane Convention Center and INB Performing Arts Center (PAC), will retire. Stephanie Curran, currently the...
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In the Saddle
“There’s a saying that Australia rode to prosperity on the sheep’s back,” explains Gavin Robertson, executive chef, Adelaide (Australia) Convention Center. “In South Australia, we’re lucky to have some...
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Farm Manager Required
Produce is used in player meals and in the Club restaurant. After successfully harvesting her own hydroponic garden at home, Mary Milne, VP, Guest Experience, Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena,...
View ArticleNew York Fair Fights Fraud
Cheryl James and Sandra Denton of the group Salt-N-Pepa perform at Chevy Court at the NYS Fair. Spinderella, aka Deidra "Dee Dee" Roper, is at rear. (Photo by Jeff Paquette -NYS Fair) Great New York...
View ArticleHot Tickets for October 22, 2015
Ringo Starr performs at the South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, B.C., on Oct. 10. (Photo by Jeff Hook) Big Bang ended the North American leg of their MADE 2015 World Tour with two sold-out shows...
View ArticleCarol Wallace to Retire
Carol Wallace, president & CEO of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation and a Venues Today Woman of Influence, has announced her retirement effective Dec. 31, 2016. Wallace will retire from...
View ArticleColumbia Center Works Through Advisory
Despite floods and a boiled water advisory, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center pulled off the plated dinner for 923 on Oct. 13 for the Lexington Medical Center's Women's Night Out. A boiled...
View ArticleTexas Fair Sees Huge Boost in Coupon Sales
The State Fair of Texas ran from Sept. 25 to Oct. 18. The Texas State Fair saw an enormous boom in business this year, logging $53.6 million in coupon sales, up $11.6 million from the 2014 fair. Fair...
View ArticleSpectra Reorganizes, Launches Promotion Firm
Clockwise from top left, Brock Jones, Doug Drewes, Hank Abate, Shura Garnett and Charlie Neary. Spectra Presents is a new paradigm in concert promotion, not exactly an independent promoter given it’s...
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Washington State Fair Prepares to Go Bigger
Fairgoers enjoy the classic coaster at Washington State Fair. (Photo by Patrick Hagerty) This year marked the last time Washington State Fair will be a 17-day event. But don’t worry, the event isn’t...
View ArticleNew Beer Policy in Effect for Rogers Centre
Rogers Centre Stadium, Toronto. Toronto fans at Games 3 through 5 of the American League Championship Series, played in the Toronto Blue Jays’ home field at Rogers Centre stadium, proved to be...
View ArticleVote for 2015 Hall of Headlines Awards!
It's time to vote for the Venues Today Hall of Headline winners. The final honors will go to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry in 2015, making headlines along the...
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GFS Associates to Manage Barys Arena
A rendering of Barys Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan. St. Petersburg, Florida-based GFS Associates just landed an international deal with Astana Sports and Management Group, part of the Astana Presidential...
View ArticleSpectra Acquires Ballena Technologies
Ballena Technologies' Seats3D product offers fans a 3D venue rendering and a peek at what the view would be from any particular seat, as seen here at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. Spectra by...
View ArticleKim Damron Promoted to COO
Spectra by Comcast Spectacor announced Kim Damron has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Ticketing & Fan Engagement division. Damron will reach 10 years with the company next month,...
View ArticleNominate a 2016 Box Office Star!
We are looking for stellar box office professionals who made an impact in their organization or a game changer in the industry. If you know of someone, please submit your nomination! Send nominations...
View ArticleZ2 to Promote Chautauqua Summer Series
Chautauqua opened in 1898 as a schoolhouse and has since evolved into one of Colorado’s most intimate concert halls. (Photo by Benko Photographics) A Boulder-based entertainment company recently...
View ArticleSouth Carolina State Fair Serves as Flood Reprieve
The community support was evident at this year's South Carolina State Fair, Columbia. When South Carolina’s capital, Columbia, experienced an epic flood right before its state fair was scheduled to...
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