By Kelly Luecke Wendy Edwards has been named Managing Director of VStar Entertainment Group (VStar), one of the premiere producers of live family entertainment experiences in both the U.S. and internationally. Since joining VStar in 2017, Edwards has assumed a number of positions, ini

By Tricia Gonyo VenuWorks announced that Larry Gawronski, CVE, will retire from his position of Executive Director of the Topeka Performing Arts Center effective December 31, 2022. “A veteran employee of VenuWorks, Larry has provided a passion for our industry, our events, and our pat

By Richard Oliver The historic Alamodome, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in May 2023, is showing no signs of slowing down as it approaches that milestone. Indeed, the downtown San Antonio stadium has never been busier. From August through early December, the Alamodome enjoyed o

By R.V. Baugus IAVM’s live training on safety and security, perhaps better known as “the Mark Herrera Traveling Road Show,” was a huge success when IAVM’s Herrera recently brought his Critical Incident Training to the team at the Tampa Convention Center. The co

By Julie Carlos The Lynnwood Public Facilities District announced the new name for the Lynnwood Convention Center. The former convention center has officially been renamed the Lynnwood Event Center, and the Public Facilities District will be known as the much simpler “The District.” A