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Recent Examples of ballroomsFans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.
A lot of Venue Nation’s new locations will be built in entertainment districts — another flywheel opportunity — which include sports arenas, music venues, bars, restaurants and hotels aimed at capturing more spending per fan.
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Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
In an earlier era of pro hockey, some arenas had ice surfaces that were significantly smaller or otherwise different than others, similar to baseball fields’ varying dimensions.
The rotisserie chicken affordability discourse continues—this time in the halls of government.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
While Milan Design Week evolved from the Salone del Mobile furniture fair, launched in 1961 and still going strong, much of the most exciting design these days is found well beyond those trade halls.