The gritty city of Detroit is known for many things. It’s the Motor City, the Arsenal of Democracy, and the birthplace of Motown. It’s home to four major sports franchises: the Tigers (MLB), the Lions (NFL), the Pistons (NBA), and the Red Wings (NHL). It’s the fourth largest city in t

The following article was originally published by Wenger Corporation on its performing arts blog. Over three weeks we’re examining security in performing arts centers from different angles: operations, planning and training. Last week we focused on the AT&T Performing Arts Center

The Nashville Convention Center Authority voted unanimously to approve a $19.9 million construction budget to build a new food and beverage outlet and expand the Exhibit Hall and Davidson Ballroom concourse space at the Music City Center. The expansion will add 5,000 square feet of ad

Melbourne, Australia’s Rod Laver Arena is set to undergo a redevelopment that will include four “pods” (also known as annexes) and upgrades to food and beverage stations and restrooms. The facade will be re-skinned, and disability access will be increased. All of thi

If you have five minutes and an interest in acoustics, I recommend watching the above video. In it, Nicholas Edwards, an expert in auditorium acoustics, compares two concert halls and illustrates how their design affects audiences’ perception of sounds. “From concert halls