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NEW ‘STRIKES AGAIN’ FLOAT SET FOR MACY’S PARADE
Bowling will be back in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as the 98th edition rolls through New York City next week, and Go Bowling has a new float premiering in the event. The consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus will unveil “Strikes Again,” a state-of-the-art float that showcases the sport’s enthusiasm and energy. The centerpiece of […]
DOING THE RIGHT THINGS FOR THE RIGHT REASONS
BY BOB JOHNSON Germany Kent has made countless television appearances, is considered an expert in social media marketing and etiquette, and has authored a series of “Hope Handbooks” for couples, moms, dads, singles, survivors, leaders and others. One of her better-known observations is: “Once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful […]
A ‘CHERISHED ENTERTAINMENT SPOT’ IS REVIVED
A bowling center in West Haverstraw, New York, has reopened as Break Point Bowl & Entertainment, offering a laser tag attraction and an arcade with more than 50 games. Massive HDTV screens now are positioned above the pindecks of the 20-lane venue, further enhancing the ambiance. The center also is home to Joey A’s Bar […]
BOWLING INCLUDED IN 2 NEW VENUES IN JERSEY
A new 810 Billiards & Bowling location has opened in Vineland, New Jersey. Arcade games, ping pong, darts and shuffleboard are available to patrons in addition to billiards and bowling while they enjoy an array of food-and-beverage offerings. Another New Jersey City — East Brunswick, to be precise — is home to a new Palmeras […]
FLORIDA BCA PRESENTS 2024 TOP HOT AWARDS
The 2024 BCA of Florida Annual Membership Event took place at Innisbrook Resort, attracting a good turnout of proprietors and managers between the two hurricanes that hit Florida. Attendees enjoyed two days of networking, education and even a little golf. The association’s Top Hat Award winners: • Proprietor of the Year — Vinny Luccisano, Aloma […]
$2.2 BILLION EARMARKED FOR THEATER UPGRADES
Bowling manufacturers were among the first at the door as movie theater owners began seeking new revenue streams, and now comes word that eight of the top theater chains in North America are planning to invest a combined $2.2 billion over the next three years to revamp their venues, many with entertainment offerings beyond movies. […]
BOWLING IS KEY TO 2 U.K. PROJECTS
After taking back control of the Brixton Recreation Centre, the Lambeth Council in the United Kingdom has announced plans to install bowling lanes and virtual-reality rooms. The strategy calls for the new attractions to draw more visitors, whose spending will contribute to proliferating the borough’s leisure services. Also in the U.K., a new venue dubbed […]
ILLINOIS BPA TO HONOR 75 CONTRIBUTORS AT ANNIVERSARY BASH
The Illinois State BPA is gearing for its 75th Anniversary Celebration, to include its annual awards ceremony and annual meeting, Sunday and Monday at the Arista Hotel in Naperville, Illinois. The Anniversary Celebration and annual meeting will be held on Sunday evening, when ISBPA will unveil a list of 75 Illinoisans and/or families who have […]
LANE7 PLANS TO ADD 10 VENUES IN EUROPE OVER NEXT 2 YEARS
Lane7, a boutique bowling and family entertainment company, has announced plans to expand across Europe with 10 new venues over the next two years. Lane7’s first venue in continental Europe is launching at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, to be followed by two locations in Dublin. Lane7 already has 17 venues in the U.K., with another […]
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