Monster trucks in the news

Perhaps you've seen tragic news reports of the two people killed at two Monster truck shows. The most recent was a promoter killed at an event in Madison. I knew that man as he brought his show here for a year or two. The two incidents were completely separate and different, but tragic nonetheless. Our promoter for the event at the Brown County Arena on Feb. 6 & 7 is different from either of those events and is consumed by safety as well. We as a building will do everything possible to make this event and all events as safe as possible for our attendees.

Toby today

If you're reading this on Saturday, chances are you're here to buy Toby Keith tickets. Good luck with your selection. I'm often asked about the best way to get tickets....certainly on-line is one of the best because you can do it from your home and get equal access to good tickets. By equal, I mean your chance is as good as anyone's. It's all about first come first serve and some of it is luck of the draw because we can sell many tickets at one time on-line. Keep in mind we also have phone agents selling tickets at the same time people are walking up to the Resch Center box office to buy or perhaps people are buying at one of our outlets in Appleton, Marinette, Manitowoc or Oshkosh. Just remember, if you have tickets locked in but not yet purchased and you release them to try again, there's a good chance the next batch of tickets may not be as favorable. The other risk-reward option is waiting to see if better tickets get released right before the concert. That often happens and you could get great seats if you time it right. But if it doesn't, you may not get any tickets or they will be less desirable than if you bought on the original on-sale day. Depends on how much you like to gamble!

Toby and Tuxedos

Country superstar Toby Keith is headed back to the Resch Feb. 20. He is without doubt one of the most successful stars we've had come through the Resch since it has been built. That makes for a concert double header for us because Motley Crue plays here on Feb. 19. Toby tickets go on sale next Saturday.

They're getting Shopko Hall spruced up for one of our biggest shows of the year - The Wedding Show. The building has never looked so good....and guys, if the fiance brings you along...it's not so bad...there's free cake samples!! Next week Shopko Hall turns into a haven for big semi tractors for the annual NEW Truck Expo.