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Offers a look at the entertainment industry across the United States Midwest in 2001. Concerts at the Palace of Auburn Hills; Cleveland State University Convocation Center in Ohio; Events hosted by the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

Examines some of the first year highlights of sports facilities which opened in 1999 in the United States. Concerts held at the Adelphia Coliseum of Nashville, Tennessee; Total number of events and attendance recorded by Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Number of luxury suites offered by the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

Offers a look at the amusement business in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Ohio; New York; Pennsylvania.

Reports that ETM Entertainment Network's voice-activated, computerized telephone system succeeded in foiling scalpers at the Pearl Jam concert planned on June 16, 1995 in Wyo.-based Casper Events Center. Prevention of counterfeit tickets through bar codes printed on tickets; Reaction to ticketing system.

Discusses the reactions of arena managers on the end of the National Basketball Association owners' lockout of the players. Duration of the lockout; Plans of the league; Comments from various arena managers.

Reports on the opening of the 14th & Clark bar and restaurant at Kiel Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Services and price of food; Comments from Kiel Center General Manager Roger Dixon; Cost of the retrofit to the arena.

Focuses on the impact of the growth in professional minor hockey league on sports facilities construction in the United States. Possible expansion sites of the West Coast Hockey League; Need to increase hockey awareness in some cities in various states; Target markets of the East and West Coast Hockey Leagues; Funding and investment issues related to new-stadium construction for additional hockey teams.

Reports on the 1997 fair attendance in the United States. Why most of the 1996 top 50 fairs plummeted from the list; State fairs which has record runs in 1997; Influence of performers on fair attendance.

Presents several single-use and multipurpose facilities in the United States that opened in 1996. Bryce Jordan Center; Nashville Arena; Arena Oberhausen; CoreStates Center; Concerts and other entertainments offered; Details on the first year of operation; Facility specifications; Amenities.

The fingernail biting has subsided a bit now, as fair managers are completing their talent rosters with rock and pop acts that traditionally wait until the last minute to confirm dates. Performer Steely Dan hits fairs on the West and East coasts to support new product. In addition, several fairs booked performers Bob Dylan, Meat Loaf, Alice Cooper, The B-52s, Pat Benatar with musician Neil Giraldo and Foghat. As for contemporary pop, the Goo Goo Dolls return to fairs after a few years' absence with support from Lisa Marie Presley or Uncle Kracker and Sugar Ray. The Red River Valley Fair, held in West Fargo, North Dakota, booked by TEA Entertainment, went heavy on classic rock with performers Poison, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Grand Funk Railroad, Cheap Trick and Def Leppard.

Independent food concessionaires pay anywhere from 10to 254570360f gross revenues to major fairs based on a random survey of state fair managers and their vendors. The Wisconsin State Fair's recent decision to increase its share to 2460305370n food and beverage receipts prompted the publishers of Amusement Business to research the issue. Commercial Exhibits Manager Steve Reinhardt conducted extensive research before determining the exact increase, she says "The primary reason for the increase is to level the playing field. There were so many different rates out there. The key word is standardization. Now, they are paying the same amount across the board." Concessionaire Joe Clair with Luehrs Ideal Rides, based in Florida and Illinois, books independently at Dade County, the only venue in which he pays the fair on a percentage basis.He says "A lot of people would prefer footage, the traditionalcarnival way. Often, is the cause of higher prices. You have to raise the menu to help the bottom line." Manager Pat Lloyd said the figure was in the 'low-to mid-20range' when he was general manager of the Tulsa, Oklahoma State Fair.He says "I believe a rate approaching 25 12708728s burdensome on the concessionaire. Anymore, their investment in is more of an issue, as well as higher fuel costs. They face the same challenges as we all do with respect to labor. But percentages must be viewed as fair to all parties that allows both of us to profit."

Deals with the diversity of musical artists set for fairs and festivals across the U.S. in year 2002. Consensus among fair managers, booking agents and talent buyers; Demand for country artist Toby Keith; Reasons for the demand for sixties and classic rock artists.

Focuses on the optimism of carnival owners on the increase attendance to entertainment events in the United States for year 2002. Dale Merriam of Merriam's Midway Shows; Frank Zaitshik of Wade Shows; Alf Phillips of Conklin Shows.

Reports on the poor performance of carnival business in the United States following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Windy City Amusements; Skinner's Amusements; All Star amusements; Astro Amusements; Amusements of America.

Focuses on the move taken by baseball team Wilmington Waves to join the South Atlantic League in March 2001. Information on the home court being considered; Value of ticket sales invested by the team during February 2001; Update on other minor league teams.

Deals with the expectation of the National Independent Concessionaires Association for its Annual Food Show on February 5 to 6, 2001 at the Four Points Sheraton in Tampa, Florida. Highlights of the event; Theme of the event; Details on the used equipment auction for concessionaires; Recipients of the Certified Concessionaire Executive certificate.

Reports on the growing number of rock talent groups available for fairs in the United States. Drawback of using rockers to perform on fairs; Factors attributed to the surge in rock and roll groups available to fairs.

Discusses the popularity of indoor football in terms of spectator interest and arena managers. Information on the small-market leagues spawned from the success of the Arena Football League; Advantage of the business; Lease agreements that are favorable for the team and the arena.

Highlights several touring activities in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi in 2000. Entertainers scheduled to perform at Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi; Several events scheduled at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

Focuses on Conklin Shows carnival in North America. Plans of Conklin for its shows in the year 2000; Gross income of the show for the year 1999.

Focuses on the Conseco Fieldhouse, the first indoor sports and entertainment facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cost of building the arena; Features of the facility; Sources of fundings for the arena.

Reports on the results of the 1999 Del Mar Fair in California. Attendance record; Weather condition during the event; Admission fee; Live entertainment.

Discusses the popularity of club seats at sports arenas in the United States. Effects on club seating and food services in arenas; Comments from Bill Dorsey, executive director of the Association of Luxury Suite Directors; Examples of facilities that offer club seats; Club seat menu.

Presents information on value-added attractions at sports venues in the United States. Ohio State University Hall of Fame at Value City Arena in Ohio; Plaza and beach at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia; Expansion of the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Offers a look at the views of carnival owners on pay-one-price (P-O-P) ride promotions in the United States. List of carnivals that approved the P-O-P ride promotions.

Reports on the signing of a deal for Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek, an ampitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina by Alltel. Other facilities with Alltel in the title; Details of the deal; Sponsorships.

Highlights the implications of the involvement of the National Football League (NFL) with the Arena Football League (AFL). Comments from Gene Nudo of the Arizona Ratlers; Minority stake that NFL will own in the AFL; What the deal involves; Franchise fees; Description of the internal operation at AFL.

Presents information on the entertainment facilities in Michigan. Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Palace of Auburn Hills; Events at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids; Music performance at Michigan State University's Breslin Center.

Reports on the revitalization effort for the city of Detroit in Michigan. Construction of sports venues and casinos; Renovation of the Renaissance Center and Orchestra Place; Increased interest in sports in the area.

Reports on the trends in the concert concessions business in the United States in 1995. Steady sales seen for alcohol; Beverages as the strongest selling segment; Trends in brand foods in ampitheathers; Popularity of theming in the concert concessions business; Proliferation of upscale merchandise; Trend toward earth-tone T-shirts; Upturn in country merchandise.

Reports on the high-tech attractions in fairs and festivals in the United States. Visits by 1-800-COLLECT/Fox Virtual Reality Tour to fairs and festivals; Scheduled high-tech interactivities on Labor Day; High-tech attractions of the Lollapalooza tour; Promotional agreements of AT&T; Iwerks Entertainment's ride simulators.

Reports the efforts of Pat Skinner of Skinners' Amusements, Crystal Lake, Illinois, for a law dictating rider responsibility. Comments of Skinner; Drawbacks faced by the proposed legislation; Opinion of Syvia Katskee, associate director of Dept. of Labor (DOL); Details of the letter drafted by Skinner; New attractions introduced by Skinners this season.

Reports on the plans of Minnesota Fair Director of Sales/Concessions Jim Sinclair to set a deadline on March 1, 1995 for participants to the Mighty Midway Fair. Reaction from show owners; Shortness of alloted time according to show owners; Remarks.

Reports on the presentation of the 1995 Showman of the Year Award to ride manufacturer Bruce Sellner. Award given during the 38th Annual Midwest Showmen's Association banquet; Acceptance of the award by Sellner's daughter Erin Sellner Ward.

Reports on the economic effects of cancelled National Hockey League (NHL) games at the arenas in the United States. Cost of each game lost at the CoreStates Spectrum in Philadelphia; Features of the agreement reached between the NHL players and officials; Other arenas affected by the NHL games cancellation.

Names some of the entertainers who are scheduled to perform at the newly opened Polaris Amphitheater, a joint venture among Belkin Productions of Cleveland, Sunshine Promotions of Indianapolis and PromoWest Productions in Columbus, Ohio. Specific location in Columbia; Plazas and other features.

Discusses the responsibilities of the managers of university sports facilities. Obligation to present a diverse program of sports and entertainment; Responsibility to manage the crowds; Attending to the needs, tastes and care of the student body.

Reports on the discussion of the pros and cons of private management in the 1994 International Association of Auditorium Managers District III meeting in Fairgo, North Dakota. Increase in the recruitment effort of private management companies to enhance talent level; Ability to call other companies for expertise and manpower; Maintaining the working relationships between city and county governments.

Reports on Bradley Center's addition of the Arena Football League expansion team Milwaukee Mustangs to its roster of tenants. Mustangs as the fourth professional sports team to call Bradley Center home; Marquette University's playing of its men's home basketball games at the facility; Challenge of scheduling the four teams; Concerts; Leasing of the building's 68 suites.

Reports on the entertainment industry's problems with counterfeit tickets. Con artists' circumvention of antiduplication devices; Confiscation of bogus festival seating tickets during the Grateful Dead's December, 1993 performances; Grateful Dead as the most counterfeited band; Sports industry's and public mass transit's problems with fake tickets; Student counterfeiters.

Reports on the aims of the International Association of Auditorium Managers to allay confusion on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Guidelines for members; Deluge of complaints concerning equal opportunities in the workplace for handicapped persons; US Department of Justice's plans to sue promoters to ensure compliance; Probable increase in the number of seats required for the disabled.

Reports on the plans of Bill Lowery to retire as owner-operator of Lowery Carnival Co. in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Work at the Gala Expo Shows in Arkansas; Family business; Number of rides; Mardi Gras kickoff for the 1994 season.

Provides information on title sponsorship of entertainment venues. Number of title sponsorships signed in 1997 and in 1998; Venues where title sponsorship for 1999 will be finalized; Details on the title sponsorship of Jeff Knapple, executive of Envision, for the Los Angeles arena.

Focuses on Conklin Shows in North America. Some of the fairs where the Conklin Shows played; Information on the performance of Ray Cammack Shows; List of successful ride promotions.

Reports that the Colorado Rockies has led Major League Baseball (MLB) home attendance in 1998 for the sixth consecutive year. Number of attendees; Teams added in the MLB; Performance of the teams.

Reports that floss is still the most popular fare in midways and carnivals. Other additions to the outdoor menu; Key factors in the success of concessions; Improvements in the design of food trailers.

Presents information about the Florida Grapefruit League. Description of the Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter; Involvement of the Jupiter Stadium Limited, a partnership between the MLB tenants, with the operation and management of the facility; Details about the Roger Dean Stadium; Scheduled opening date for the stadium; Details about the Braves' stadium, Ed Smith Stadium, and Al Lang Stadium; Ticket prices.

Reports on Conklin Shows as it continued to be the top carnival show in North America based on the 1997 data compiled by the periodical `Amusement Business.' Midway contact of Conklin show with top fairs in the United States; Reason for the increased earnings of the show; Performance of other carnival shows.

Reports that scoreboard entertainment during Major League Baseball (MLB) games in the United States has evolved from the simple dot races to video inter-activities. Examples of innovative games; Innovations in sponsor promotions; Revenue generators for MLB franchises.

Discusses the negotiations on venue leases of teams in Major League Baseball (MBL) and National Football League (NFL) range from sweetheart deals for the St. Louis Rams and Baltimore Ravens. Team which may have the best deal in professional sports; How Baltimore Ravens will receive revenue from luxury suite leases; Other teams with venue leases.