вторник, 18 июня 2013 г.

Iowa Events Center Blog

Markey's Brings DMU Graduation To Life

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At the Iowa Events Center, we really can fill anyone’s needs. Check out the A/V set up in the photos - no this isn’t a concert set up, but a 60’-30’ Hi-Def presentation used during the Des Moines University Graduation in Hy-Vee Hall last Saturday. This is the largest screen set up we’ve ever used for a non-concert event.


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The client wanted to bring the audience TO DMU as many friends and family attending graduation had never been to the campus. Markey’s, our in-house A/V team designed a stage layout with a 60' wide x 30' tall backdrop, flanked by two illuminated columns. Photos that DMU provided were projected onto the 51’-17’ screen, giving a window into campus life for people to experience in the 2 hours prior to the commencement. Then during the ceremony, this changed to a wide shot of the campus itself while three large screens show the graduates as they received their diplomas. A total of 10 large venue Christie projectors were used to ensure top quality image projection throughout this event in addition to stage lighting and a concert level sound system. The event was also streamed live onto the DMU website.

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Have a big idea for your event? Let us see what we can do for you!

 

Hanging with the crew from Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music...











Hanging with the crew from Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music last weekend at Wells Fargo Arena! The characters visited Blank Children's Hospital before their shows Friday-Sunday.

If these guys don't make you smile I don't know what will:

Look who will be one of the first, if not THE first, to serve...



Look who will be one of the first, if not THE first, to serve Kenny Chesney's Brand new "Blue Chair Bay" Premium Rum at Wells Fargo Arena Saturday night!

Press conference announcing the Iowa Wild of the AHL to Wells...













Press conference announcing the Iowa Wild of the AHL to Wells Fargo Arena. Team will begin play in the 2013-2014 season. You can get season tickets now at 1.855.IOA.WILD and check out the website at www.iowawild.com.

Premium Seating at Wells Fargo Arena

Hi there, my name is Alisa and I am the Premium Seating Coordinator here at Wells Fargo Arena, which means I service the clients in the suites and all of our other premium seats. We’ve been working on a new menu for our premium areas, and I wanted to tell you guys about it.

First of all, a little bit about the arena. We have 40 suites in the building, 34 of those are owned outright. Four of those are usually obstructed during concerts like Carrie Underwood and other no-360 events. The last two are called our “Party Suites”. They will never be sold on an annual term, and almost always used as rentals for concerts, family shows and sporting events. Since we only have the two, they go real quick for big shows.

Now, if you’re lucky enough to snag a sweet suite for a show, our catering partner, Ovations, takes your preorder (we are even unveiling a new online ordering system! How 2013 of us), so when you show up, food and drinks are already there waiting for you!

Now, back to our new suite menu… it is drool-worthy. Some of my absolute favorites are the Deep Fried Corn Fritters (I mean, how Iowan can you get?) Local Blue Cheese and Iowa Bacon Mac & Cheese, Rich Chocolate Lava Cakes with Raspberry Puree and Caramel Syrup… YUM!! Like always, we have the old standby, Bottomless Popcorn… Don’t you wish all movie theaters had BOTTOMLESS popcorn??

Now that I’ve worked up an appetite, I gotta go see what’s cooking in the kitchen. Join us for a show! We have suites available for PBR, Barnstormers and more!

Contact Courtney Cross at 515-564-8019 or ccross@iowaeventscenter.com for more rental information.

Love seeing a full #WellsFargoArena. Sold out crowd rocking out...



Love seeing a full #WellsFargoArena. Sold out crowd rocking out to #BonJoviDM last night.

WIN BON JOVI TICKETS

It’s Bon Jovi week! We couldn’t be more excited. The band takes the stage at 7:30 on Sunday the 14th.

We’ve got a couple different chances for you to WIN your way in! Head to our twitter page at @iaeventscenter and tweet us your favorite Bon Jovi song using #BonJoviDM. We’ll pick one winner to win a pair of tix plus a CD, and 5 other winners will win a copy of their new CD, Because we Can!

OR, head to our Facebook page at Facebook.com/iowaeventscenter and enter to win at the WIN BON JOVI TICKETS tab.

Good luck. Hope to see you at the show!

Here’s a photo from the last time he was here in 2011.

KCCI Sports' Tony Seeman plays against the Globetrotters

KCCI Sports' Tony Seeman plays against the Globetrotters:

Yesterday during the Harlem Globetrotters performance at Wells Fargo Arena, Tony Seeman from KCCI Sports was put into action for the "Select" team, competing during the second quarter of the game. Click the headline for a special report on Tony's performance.

The Globetrotters have been around for a long time, and I've seen the show eight times. Each time, I laugh harder than the last. For whatever reason, I continue to be entertained by the Globetrotters. Next year, its time to let my family in on the action.

Thanks for reading.

Sights from Day 1 of the NCAA Wrestling Championships and Fan...

















Sights from Day 1 of the NCAA Wrestling Championships and Fan Fest

NCAA Wrestling Set Up In Photos Day 2



















NCAA Wrestling Set Up In Photos Day 2

Day 1 of NCAA Wrestling set up in photos.





















Day 1 of NCAA Wrestling set up in photos.

Another "It's Your Lucky Day" contest winner...



Another "It's Your Lucky Day" contest winner for Kenny Chesney tickets singing the chorus to Chesney's hit Pirate Flag at the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16.

"It's Your Lucky Day" is a month-long contest giving our...



"It's Your Lucky Day" is a month-long contest giving our followers a chance to win free tickets to many of the upcoming events at the Iowa Events Center. This is a video of one of our winners for Kenny Chesney tickets singing the chorus to Chesney's hit Pirate Flag at the Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday March 16.

7 Reasons to Attend Fan Fest at NCAA D1Wrestling Championships

Fan Fest for the 2013 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships begins in 1 week! Since we are 7 days out, each day we thought we’d give you 7 reasons to attend the event at Hy-Vee Hall March 20 - 23.

Reason #7: The NCAA Fan Festival is the best place to relax, meet friends, grab a drink, a bit to eat and be entertained by wrestling presentations, exhibits and exhibition matches in between and after championship sessions.

Reason#6:
Can't wait for the wrestling to start? Fan Festival opens Wednesday night for a special preview of the tournament including WIN Magazine Memorabilia Show, youth clinic and championship preview.

Reason#5:
There will be Q&A and autograph sessions with wrestling legends each day of Fan Fest.

Reason #4: Get your photo taken with the championship trophy.

Reason #3: There is something for everyone! There will be special kids’ activities including inflatables and video games.


Reason #2:
Official 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship merchandise available to win and purchase all week.

Reason #1: Whether you have a ticket or not, Fan Festival is FREE and open daily to the public with live feeds of all eight mats on big screens. Enhance the experience with a personal radio with mat-side radio feeds of all the action- you decide what match to listen to.

Visit www.wrestlingdm.com for more!

Look what is starting to go up downtown…signage for the...



Look what is starting to go up downtown…signage for the 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Get all your info at www.wrestlingdm.com.

A nice gesture made by Coach DeJong and the MOC/FV Dutchmen...



A nice gesture made by Coach DeJong and the MOC/FV Dutchmen basketball team after their run in the State Basketball Tournament. Thank you to all the players, coaches, managers, cheerleaders, bands, school administrators, parents and fans of all the boys and girls basketball teams for a great couple of weeks of hoops at Wells Fargo Arena.

Interesting News from the world of Sports Venue Naming Rights

Interesting News from the world of Sports Venue Naming Rights:

Thanks to our good friend Dave Brooks of Venues Today for pointing out this article to us. The Home Depot Center in California is now going to be called StubHub Center in a new naming rights agreement.

What are your thoughts on the subject of a ticket marketplace website putting their name on a stadium?

#GlobalSpectrum Directors at #WellsFargoArena pause for a photo...



#GlobalSpectrum Directors at #WellsFargoArena pause for a photo before the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Regional Final March 2012. Brittany Griner would lead the Baylor Bears to the Final Four by defeating Legendary Coach Pat Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols in the Elite 8.

Can't believe another year has passed and its time for March Madness yet again.

Congrats to Girls Basketball winners

Congrats to the following State Champion Girls Basketball teams from this past week’s State Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena:

5A - Southeast Polk

4A - Cedar Rapids Xavier

3A - Davenport Assumption

2A - Western Christian

1A - Central Lyon

New jerseys to be hung in Wells Fargo Arena to honor the 2013 Champions just as soon as we can secure them.

Did you know?

Did you know the first ever 5A Girls High School Basketball Champion in Iowa will be crowned Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena?

Did you know all four semifinalists tipping off today, with games at 10am and 11:45am, are from the CIML?

Did you know Brittany Hedrick led all scorers in Ankeny’s first round matchup with 24 points?

Did you know 14 of Mason City’s 23 field goals in their first round win were 3-pointers and that their Semifinal opponent Dowling Catholic only game up 1 3-pointer to Des Moines East on Wednesday?

The Dippin’ Dots are cold, the fried pickles are hot (and available at Chicken Fry Fry outside of Section 120) and the crowd is currently filing in for what promises to be another great day of Girls Basketball from Wells Fargo Arena.

Drive safe, cheer loud, and practice good sportsmanship.

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