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OHIO CITY ENVISIONS BOWLING LANES, BAR AND MALT SHOP
The City Council in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking bids on a downtown building known locally as 20 Federal Place. The city hired a consultant to assess possible uses for the seven-story building, and that consultant has proposed transforming the upper four floors into apartments, upgrading the first-floor food court, and utilizing the basement for a […]
LAKE OF THE OZARKS CENTER CHANGES HANDS
After 17 years at the helm of Eagle Lanes in Osage Beach, Mo., Michelle and Marc Harris are handing over the keys to new owners, who have announced plans to rename the center Bowlmor Lanes II. The transfer of ownership is scheduled for April 1. The center features 12 lanes and the Just One More […]
DID THE PANDEMIC SAVE MISSOURI CENTER?
Numerous bowling centers have been forced to close for good as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in Jefferson City, Missouri, the pandemic may actually have saved a center. Capital Bowl opened in 1961, when it was called West Gate Lanes. In May 2019, the center was badly damaged in a tornado. That October, […]
BOWLING ‘HOUSES’ BECOME ANOTHER TYPE OF HOUSING
Given the fate of two beloved bowling centers and what the future holds for the land on which they sat, it seems only appropriate that besides centers and alleys, we also refer to such businesses as “houses.” In Las Vegas, the site of the former Showboat Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center, vacant since being imploded […]
USBC, BPAA, STE LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO INVITE LEAGUE BOWLERS BACK TO THE LANES
As business resumes at bowling centers across the country, and leagues and tournaments begin to come together for the approaching summer or upcoming 2021-22 season, the United States Bowling Congress, Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America and Strike Ten Entertainment are working together to rebuild the sport and help keep bowling on the minds of those […]
ICONIC BATON ROUGE CENTER TO CLOSE APRIL 1
Another one of bowling’s iconic centers, Circle Bowl in Baton Rouge, will be shutting down on April 1, ending a 62-year run. “We did our best to get through the COVID shutdowns, mandates and other restrictions placed on the bowling industry,” the ownership said in a Facebook post. “It has not been easy on our […]
BOWLING CENTER TO HOST UNIQUE LIVE PERFORMANCE
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 COMMEMORATING 40th ANNIVERSARY
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 […]
CBS ORDERS SITCOM PILOT BASED ON TOM SMALLWOOD’S LIFE
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 […]
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