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Pacific Northwest: High Season

Pacific Northwest: High Season

Posted by | Jan 6, 2020 |

MOORE ENTERTAINMENT: Rapper Common played the Moore Theatre in Seattle in July. (Getty Images) Things continue to look up as crowds keep arenas full THE CIRCUIT Favorites and feedback from Alaska down to Oregon and Idaho  Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. Kim Bedier, director of Tacoma Venues & Events for the city of Tacoma How did you do last year? 2019 was an amazing year. Our big arena in Seattle is under renovation, so we picked up business we wouldn’t have had otherwise. As a result, we had a very strong year. Big shows We go from one show to the next, so we’re only as good as our last event. One highlight was Michelle Obama, who was amazing. Jimmy Kimmel interviewed her, and no one moved the entire time. We’ve had great concerts, too. The standouts were ELO and Queen. Post Malone did rehearsals here, and he was so appreciative of… Continue Reading Pacific Northwest: High Season

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James Brown Arena: Still Funky

James Brown Arena: Still Funky

Posted by | Nov 25, 2019 | , ,

Fresh graphics are already in place inside James Brown Arena in Augusta, Ga. (Courtesy James Brown Arena) Removal of freestanding marquee in rebranding effort worried some fans James Brown fans can rest easy. The Godfather of Soul’s name is staying on the arena in his hometown. Some admirers of the legendary singer thought otherwise when James Brown Arena in Augusta, Ga., temporarily replaced its outdoor sign recently, removing Brown’s name. Several locals protested their concerns on social media. Brad Usry, vice chairman of the Augusta Coliseum Authority, said the name isn’t going anywhere. In fact, Brown’s name, images and iconic lyrics will be more prominent through a rebranding that’s already underway. The 10-year-old sign was scheduled to be replaced due to its age as part of the rebranding. The marquee, on a freestanding sign outside the building, was temporarily replaced with a logo of the new brand, Augusta Entertainment Complex,… Continue Reading James Brown Arena: Still Funky

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D.C., Virginia and West Virginia: The Spice of Life

D.C., Virginia and West Virginia: The Spice of Life

Posted by | Nov 1, 2019 |

Fans gather on the lawn at Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., for a night show. (Courtesy Wolf Trap) Variety in bookings helps keep venues of all sizes humming Altria Theater, Richmond, Va. Tim Miller, director of sales and marketing  How did you do in the last year? Overall, it was an extraordinary year. Our contemporary offerings have performed very well at both theaters. We also have tripled our subscriber base and have grown our food and beverage catering offerings, thanks to continued growth of our private events, corporate functions and weddings. Big shows In 2019, Altria Theater continued to host its Broadway in Richmond series, with productions of “The Book of Mormon” and “Waitress” as well as sold-out concerts like Hozier. Dominion Energy Center’s resident companies pack the house with the Richmond Symphony’s production of “The Nutcracker” as well as “The 85 South Show.” But without a… Continue Reading D.C., Virginia and West Virginia: The Spice of Life

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‘There Was Nobody Like Him’

‘There Was Nobody Like Him’

Posted by | Oct 31, 2019 | ,

Figure skating legend Michelle Kwan on Tom Collins How did you meet Tom Collins? I believe I met Tom at a competition when I was 12 years old. I remember being in complete awe of him because he was the owner of the skating show that I admired so much.  What did you like most about working with him? It was an amazing experience performing on Champions on Ice. Tommy took care of all the skaters like they were his kids. When we traveled to perform, he made sure that we had the nicest rooms, most comfortable buses — it was like one big happy family on a long skating road trip around the country.  What was his impact on your career in skating? I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunities that Tommy provided me. I traveled on Champions on Ice when I was only 13 years old. During that… Continue Reading ‘There Was Nobody Like Him’

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In Memoriam: Tom Collins 1931-2019

In Memoriam: Tom Collins 1931-2019

Posted by | Oct 31, 2019 | ,

At a Champions on Ice reunion in May (from left): Brian Boitano, Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tom Collins, Michelle Kwan, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan and Katarina Witt. (Champions on Ice) Champions on Ice founder ‘had an impact on everyone he met’ Kenneth Feld and Tom Collins were much younger men when they met — “This was before I was even working part time,” recalled Feld, CEO of Feld Entertainment — but the years seemed to change little. “I can’t believe he was 88,” Feld said. “I always felt like he was a young, vibrant person who had so much positive energy and was one of the friendliest people I knew.” Collins died Sept. 1 of natural causes surrounded by his family at his Edina, Minn., home. Born in the small Canadian mining town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, in 1931, Collins left school in eighth grade to work with his father… Continue Reading In Memoriam: Tom Collins 1931-2019

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