By Chandler Myers Texas is a very popular state for visitors and travellers. According to the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Texas received an estimated 255 million visitors in 2015. There are lots of different reasons for this, but it is probably largely due to the different cities there. There is an […]
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Effective Nov. 5, 2017, a new clear bag policy is being implemented for most public events at the Frank Erwin Center. This is the same clear bag policy in effect for all Texas Athletics events. The Frank Erwin Center, along with many other stadiums and arenas nationwide, has implemented a clear bag policy in order […]
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Jimmy Earl, CFE has been named Senior Associate Athletics Director of the Frank Erwin Center by Texas Athletics. Earl is only the third individual to lead the Frank Erwin Center since the building’s doors opened in 1977. Earl was the arena’s first Events Manager and has over 40 years of experience in the facility management […]
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A note from Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director John Graham, reflecting on his 28-year tenure at the Frank Erwin Center. Graham will retire at the end of August 2017 and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. Not many people can feel comfortable going into their next step in life, however, […]
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It’s time to take another stroll down memory lane. Before the Applause Blog landed a spot on your digital doorstep, it was a print publication published monthly. Applause: The Entertainment Monthly of The Frank Erwin Center was printed from 1980 to 2013. That’s about 390 issues! The tabloid contained features on bands coming to town, […]
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze! will be here before we know it bringing with it incredible performers, beautiful animals and of course, hilarious clowns! The talented clowns you see at The Greatest Show On Earth® are mirth-makers who specialize in the fine arts of mime and pantomime, slaps and falls, comedy acrobatics, juggling and equilibristic […]
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WWE LIVE: ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA comes to the Frank Erwin Center Saturday, March 15 and the intensity will rise as the WWE Superstars and Divas prepare for WrestleMania XXX. But WrestleMania XXX isn’t the only thing fans are anxiously awaiting, this one will probably make them Open tubev and enjoy themselves a little after watching […]
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November marks the beginning of the holiday season and most people around the country will stick to the traditional oven-baked turkey with stuffing and apple pie, while Texans bring out the turducken, cornbread and empanadas in our Dallas, Fort Worth or Alamo Heights Homes! The holidays are always a great excuse for us Texans to […]
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If you’ve ever endured long days that turn into nights, a never-ending calendar of events, quick turnarounds and spent months planning for a three hour show… we feel you. Welcome to the event and arena industry. Where the party doesn’t stop till six in the morning… but you still have to go to work the […]
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