The idyllic Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, with its landmark twin mountains, the Pitons, and world’s only drive-in volcano where one can bathe in mud from the Sulphur Springs, is also a top draw for music lovers. Continue Reading Saint Lucia Continues To Establish Itself As Caribbean Concert Draw
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What a wonderful award: the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, New York, was one of five U.S. museums to win the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) National Medal, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries. Continue Reading Armstrong House Wins IMLS Award
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PARK IT FOR PUNK: Orlando stop of Punk In The Park includes Black Flag, T.S.O.L., Down By Law,...
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An economic study by Visit Palm Springs estimated the 2023 economic impact of Acrisure Arena at more than $168 million. Continue Reading Acrisure Arena’s 2023 Economic Impact Estimated at $168.5 Million
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Recognizing bright, hard-working people who are making a difference in the venue business and piling up accomplishments at a young age. Continue Reading Billions Approved For Two NFL Stadium Renovations
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LEANING IN: Chrissy Chlapecka, who blew up on TikTok, is seeing additional bookings beyond June....
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The Belly Up in Solana Beach, California, has been at the same Quonset hut location for 50 years, serving up blues and indie rock in a market that’s rewarded the lounge with longevity. Continue Reading 50 Years of Belly Up In San Diego
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The $200 million renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, aims to bring an improved user experience, as opposed to simply adding more space, says Julie Calvert, president and CEO of Visit Cincy. Continue Reading Duke Energy Convention Center Renovation Breaks Ground in July
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As part of its presence at NIVA ’24 in New Orleans this week, the Live Music Society hosted its first Music In Action Summit. The one-day meeting on June 6 brought together representatives of the 31 Music In Action grantee venues for the first time to address day-to-day issues faced by venues with caps of 300 or less. Continue Reading Q&A: Live Music Society Executive Director Cat Henry
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From the Rafters VenuesNow Senior Editor Don Muret’s column runs in the June issue of the...
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RESTORING A GEM: Talia Young, who has a background in finance, has deep connections to the Newark community. (Courtesy NSH) Education lab, new freight elevator on tap As it nears its 100th anniversary, Newark Symphony Hall in New Jersey continues to remake itself as the country’s largest black-led arts and entertainment venue. After renovating the Terrace Ballroom, attention now turns to phase 2 of the historic building’s restoration, which involves architectural firm Clarke Caton Hintz and will result in the activation of the venue’s Arts + Education Lab, “a 30,000-square-foot creative hub for community gathering, artistic expression and cultural enrichment.” “The strongest component of this campaign is that the state, the governor, and the mayor want to see this institution thrive,” said NSH CEO Talia Young, a VenuesNow All-Star in 2023. “That’swhy you see, three years consecutively, a line item in the governor’s budget and an increase in funding from the… Continue Reading Newark Symphony Hall Restoration to Enter Phase 2
Continue Reading Newark Symphony Hall Restoration to Enter Phase 2
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EXPANSIVE EXPERIENCE: Dead & Company put a new canvas to delightfully psychedelic use. (VN...
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