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Readying the Rink

July 10, 2007 |

KSHB 41 reports that the concrete for the Sprint Center ice rink is being poured today. While it may open on schedule (unlike a, ahem, prominent neighbor), there is still no anchor tenant. Would it matter if the opening event were a Jimmy Buffet or The Police concert? Check out the chatter at the KC Rag forum to see what’s being rumored for the big October surprise:


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5 Comments so far

  1. dckc on July 10, 2007 9:17 am

    I was thinking more on the line of “Monster Trucks” or “Dirt bike racing”.

  2. kiki on July 10, 2007 11:52 am

    Sorry to all the naysayers, but a successful sell-out Police concert would be a really good thing for the city and the arena. And even if you didn’t want the arena, you’re stuck with it now. So why not root for things to go well instead of pooh-poohing everything?

  3. cliton on July 10, 2007 9:58 pm

    I would prefer Insane Clown Posse myself.

  4. patrick on July 11, 2007 8:23 am

    Is the Sprint Center big enough to contain Sting’s ego?

    I fail to see how a single sold-out concert can be “really good” for the city, especially when the nearby entertainment district won’t be open for business until some time next year. And without a full-time tenant, the arena will sit empty more often than not.

    Maybe kiki from the Barnes For Congress campaign can elaborate.

  5. Tim on July 13, 2007 8:25 am

    It’s gonna be Elton John!

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