The Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton, Ohio, has announced a series of four live performances in unique locations. The “Outside the Box” series will include: • “Bard on the Bar,” performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, at Municipal Brew Works • “Cocktails and Cabaret” at Tano’s Bistro; “Kamikaze Pinball” at the Pinball Garage […]

Kegel is marking its 40th anniversary in 2021, and CEO Chris Chartrand says the company has been holding strong as the bowling world begins to rebuild following a devastating 2020. “COVID was simply one step back before taking two steps forward for the bowling industry,” Chartrand said. “Kegel remains committed to improving the bowling experience […]

After 10 years of discussions about a possible book or movie about Tom Smallwood’s life — from laid-off autoworker to pro bowling champion — CBS finally has stepped up and moved the concept forward. The television network has ordered a comedy pilot based on the life of the 2009 World Championship winner. Read more about […]

Texas Independence Day is commemorated on March 2. That’s the date, in 1836, when historians believe the original copy of the declaration was written and signed by 59 men at Washington-on-the-Brazos. The creation of the revolutionary document prompted settlers to break away from Mexico and found the Republic of Texas. Now, David Kellerman, President of the […]

Turbo Grips has announced that it will host a one-day version of the Turbo Tech Collegiate Expo on Sunday, May 9, at Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township, Michigan. Registration for the re-branded “Collegiate Expo Xperience — Senior Edition” will take place the day before at Turbo Tech in nearby Chesterfield. Most elements of the original […]

This story originally appeared in the March issue of Bowling Center Management (BCM). “I’m goin’ to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come I’m goin’ to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come.” No, we’re not talking about the Willie Harrison version of this (Jerry) Leiber and (Mike) Stoller classic, nor the Little Richard, James […]

Fans of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour know Missy Parkin as the 2011 USBC Queens champion and winner of more than 40 medals as a member of Team USA and Junior Team USA. Bowlers in Southern California know Parkin and her husband, Drew, as the owners of multiple pro shops. And now, the Parkins […]

“Fear of being one of the masses… just another face.” That’s how Mo Pinel replied to a query about his worst fear in a profile that appeared in the Dec. 20, 1989 edition of the Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia. There was no reason for Pinel to fret over getting lost in the bowling […]

The International Bowling Federation will host the Gender Equality and Women Leadership Forum, in partnership with the Saudi Bowling Federation, as part of International Women’s Day activities on Monday. The International Olympic Committee’s gender equality manager, Sandra Lengwiler, and youth advocate Marie-Claire Graf are scheduled to participate in the forum. The initiative is part of […]