Turkey. Dressing. Mashed potatoes and gravy. And let’s not forget the green bean casserole. And while bowling’s participation in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has not yet achieved the iconic status of those Turkey Day staples, it certainly has elevated bowling’s profile while those dishes are making the house smell so good. The tradition in […]

The Bowling Centers Association of Ohio will host its annual fall seminar and meeting Nov. 9-10 at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. Wednesday’s attendees will learn which social-media platforms are a must (they’re not what you think!) as well as hear from Samuel Guy, USBC’s Director of Center Certification. A glimpse into how sports […]

Bowling is back in the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and GoBowling.com is launching several promotional campaigns in conjunction with the iconic event. GoBowling.com is the one-stop site where people of all ages can find bowling fun. The consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus (IBC) — where the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America […]

Are you ready for some football? Those attending the Illinois State BPA General Membership Meeting Nov. 6-7 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel will have an opportunity to take in a pair of NFL games with their peers. The activities begin on the 6th with the ISBPA Board of Directors meeting from noon until 5 p.m., […]

Amusement Expo International has announced an expansion of the core categories represented on its exhibit floor and educational program as the Billiard and Home Leisure Expo will make its debut as a new member of AEI’s colocation family in 2023. For the past 40 years, the BCA Expo has served as the premier show for […]

Jacqueline Fletcher has reached a milestone anniversary with the LAI Group, having served as personal assistant to company Chairman Malcolm Steinberg for 50 years. Fletcher migrated to Perth, Australia, with her family in 1972 after having spent 11 years with the Singapore office of a Swiss-based company, F E Zeullig and Company. Upon arrival in […]

Carlos Gonzales has been named a new sales and equipment consultant for Switch Bowling. Gonzales served in the U.S. Army, guarding the Peninsula Borders as a 14P Air Defender. As a squad leader, he earned the Overseas Award and the Army Achievement Award. After being honorably discharged, he now enjoys spending time with his wife […]

The iPic Theater, Pinstrike bowling center and Big Daddy’s Brew + Que restaurant opened to great acclaim in the Milwaukee area’s Glendale mixed-use development. But as retail shops fled the complex, foot traffic declined and the theater/bowling/dining concept ultimately was forced to close in 2018. Now, as developers work to revive the site, a similar […]