Mega events rarely lift host cities economy says Greene
Bob Greene argues mega events like Goodwill Games and national conventions under deliver for local businesses. He cites Seattle Houston and Kansas City examples, noting restaurants cabbies and shops suffer after publicity fades and crowds disperse. He recalls Chicago 1968 as a cautionary memory.
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Vision magazine listing and local events in Gazette
Vision magazine featured in today's Gazette with Eastern Iowa programs from Five Seasons concerts to theatre productions at Old Creamery Garrison and Cedar Rapids venues. Highlights include performances by Warrant, Nonsense, Two By Two, Quilters, and Nonsense at Theatre Cedar Rapids with varied ticket prices and times.
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Sinatra to perform November 3 at Hilton Coliseum Ames
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for a November 3 Frank Sinatra appearance at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Ticket prices are 32.50 and 20.25 with a convenience charge. Tickets available via Ticketmaster at Younkers Omni Records & Tapes That's Rentertainment or by phone at 363-1888 or 1 800 869 1414.
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