There was a lot of news this past week. Here are some stories that caught our eyes.
Music City Center to Add iBeacon Technology
—The Tennessean
“In a 1.2 million-square-foot building, directions appearing on a phone screen could be a welcome addition for visitors, as well as help the new facility distinguish itself with the cutting-edge technology.”
New Outdoor Concert Venue Debuts in Downtown Dallas Friday
—The Dallas Morning News
“On Friday, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas kicks off its Encore Park dedication weekend by opening 508 Amphitheater, a 300-capacity outdoor music theater next to 508 Park Ave., the building where, in 1937, blues legend Robert Johnson recorded almost half of the 29 songs that make up his entire discography.”
Battersea Arts Centre to Undergo Final Phase of Redevelopment
—The Stage
“Work on the south London venue began in 2006, and is being undertaken in collaboration with architects Haworth Tompkins, who last week were awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize for their work on Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre.”
Stop People from Wasting Your Time
—Harvard Business Review
“People who waste our time have become the scourge of modern business life, hampering our productivity and annoying us in the process.”
How Convention Centers are Becoming More Flexible
—BizBash
“Venue operators are looking for input from meeting planners when designing spaces, and a recurring theme is the importance of flexible space.”
(Image: Music City Center)
