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The Show Will Go On

Posted by | Apr 30, 2020 |

But until then, marquees at theaters, stadiums, clubs and other venues are offering tips and encouragement to their communities. From top: The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, The Wiltern in Los Angeles, The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Wrigley Field neighbor Murphy’s Bleachers in Chicago, the Apollo Theater in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood and Wembley Stadium in London. (Getty Images)        

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Spectra Promotes, Hires in Kentucky

Spectra Promotes, Hires in Kentucky

Posted by | Apr 29, 2020 | , ,

Jessica Wilson Beckmann and Cody Thomas (Courtesy Spectra) Owensboro Sportscenter, Convention Center slots filled Jessica Wilson Beckmann has been promoted to assistant general manager of the Owensboro Sportscenter, one of several promotions and hires that venue manager Spectra made at the Kentucky arena and the Owensboro Convention Center. Beckmann joined the team in Owensboro as director of the Sportscenter in October 2018. During the previous 10 years, she worked in the St. Louis area managing events at venues including a casino, convention center, ballpark and arena. She is an Owensboro native and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Cody Thomas was promoted to senior event manager and interim director of events. Thomas has been with Spectra since November 2016 and has bachelor’s degrees from the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University.  He will have general oversight of all events in the convention center. Brandi Stevens is a sales manager with… Continue Reading Spectra Promotes, Hires in Kentucky

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Henderson Engineers Promotes Starkovich

Henderson Engineers Promotes Starkovich

Posted by | Apr 14, 2020 | , ,

Ryan Starkovich has been with Henderson Engineers since 2007. (Courtesy Henderson Engineers) He becomes sports practice director and vice president Henderson Engineers, a building systems design firm based in Lenexa, Kan., promoted Ryan Starkovich to sports practice director and vice president. Starkovich will lead Henderson’s sports and recreation practice while Russ Murdock continues to oversee the convention center practice. Kevin Lewis remains Henderson’s director of venues. The firm has more than 800 employees nationwide, and convention centers, arenas, stadiums, practice facilities, ballparks, recreation centers, and performance venues continue to be areas of focus.  Starkovich joined Henderson in 2007. Serving as a project manager, he has often been the primary liaison to architects, owners and contractors. He’ll now focus on management, oversight, and strategic direction while still working closely with design teams and project partners.  Starkovich has worked on venues including SoFi Stadium, Heinz Field, Gillette Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, Ford Center at The Star,… Continue Reading Henderson Engineers Promotes Starkovich

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Former Ruth Eckerd Hall Leader Dies

Former Ruth Eckerd Hall Leader Dies

Posted by | Apr 6, 2020 | , , ,

Zev Buffman was a Broadway producer before taking the lead at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Fla. (Pedro Castellano) Zev Buffman announced retirement as president/CEO in 2018 Former Ruth Eckerd Hall President and CEO Zev Buffman has died, the Clearwater, Fla., theater and nonprofit announced Friday. Buffman was 89 and died of natural causes Wednesday in Seattle. He joined Ruth Eckerd Hall in 2011, overseeing a $10 million renovation of the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater and the initial planning and fundraising for the $11 renovation of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Buffman also advocated for increasing arts education outreach in the community and the professional development of young artists. Buffman first made his name as a producer on Broadway, where he was nominated for multiple Tony Awards. He was responsible for the theatrical debut of Elizabeth Taylor in “The Little Foxes” and the first Broadway run of “Joseph and… Continue Reading Former Ruth Eckerd Hall Leader Dies

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