BOK Center

[sgrizzle]

Were you the guy dressed as a hotdog?

No, that was Conan, but he wasn't going to the concert.

[Townsend]

No, that was Conan, but he wasn't going to the concert.

So creepy

[Hoss]

So creepy

Must...scrub...image...from...brain....ahh!!!

[nathanm]

Must...scrub...image...from...brain....ahh!!!

Suddenly, I'm happy that I've yet to make one of the lunches and meet you guys.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I would like to go to one of those lunches just to see.  Would probably be mugged on sight, though.

[Conan71]

  Saw Lady Gaga last night.  WOW what a concert.  Was more like a Broadway musical production.  I have never seen so many complete stage changes, costume changes, etc. during a show like that.  It must have cost a small fortune just to put that production on.  And yes, the people watching was quite fun lol. 

Btw also liked coming out of the BOK and seeing the old Adams Hotel lit up at night.  Had seen them working on it a while back but hadn't been in that part of downtown to notice all the lights at the top.  It looked like a royal crown. I have never seen anything like it in any other city. Just made you wonder what downtown would have looked like in its glory days.  Must have been an incredible sight to behold.   

Think her stage show is a bit too cumbersome for the Deco Ball next year?

[TheArtist]

Were you the guy dressed as a hotdog?

Naaa, I am just naturally "hot" period.  No need to guild the lilly. 

[JCnOwasso]

  Saw Lady Gaga last night.  WOW what a concert.  Was more like a Broadway musical production.  I have never seen so many complete stage changes, costume changes, etc. during a show like that.  It must have cost a small fortune just to put that production on.  And yes, the people watching was quite fun lol. 

Btw also liked coming out of the BOK and seeing the old Adams Hotel lit up at night.  Had seen them working on it a while back but hadn't been in that part of downtown to notice all the lights at the top.  It looked like a royal crown. I have never seen anything like it in any other city. Just made you wonder what downtown would have looked like in its glory days.  Must have been an incredible sight to behold.   

From what I hear, she spent close to a million in putting together the show... and that was as of a few months ago.  I am sure she is continuing to change it.

[Townsend]

http://www.cityoftulsa.org//enews/2011/6-17-11/bok-center.aspx?utm_source=eNews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6-17-11

BOK Center Named Best in the World

The City of Tulsa's iconic BOK Center was recently awarded the 2011 Venue Excellence Award by The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). This prestigious award is given annually to only one arena in the world and recognizes the best arena based on four criteria used to demonstrate the ways in which the venue has excelled in the management and operation of a public assembly venue.

The criteria for the award includes: Operational Excellence, Teambuilding/Professional Development, Safety and Security, and Service to the Community.

Mayor Dewey Bartlett said, "The BOK Center under SMG's leadership has truly shown what a successful public/private partnership should look like. We couldn't have accomplished or received the praise, recognition, and acclaim without SMG. I especially want to thank John Bolton, the General Manager of the BOK Center. Our receipt of this prestigious award is due in large part to Mr. Bolton's leadership and vision."

"The BOK Center and SMG, in receiving this award, put themselves at the pinnacle of venue management. What the BOK Center has accomplished in just three short years is truly phenomenal," said Dexter King, President and CEO of the International Association of Venue Managers.

"As the world leader in venue management we expect the best and I'm happy to say that our management team in Tulsa has accomplished this goal in an amazing fashion," commented Wes Westley, President and CEO of SMG.

In accepting the award, John Bolton, General Manager of the SMG-managed facility, said, "To be recognized as the best takes an amazing team and I'm proud to say we have that team with SMG both here in Tulsa and in our corporate headquarters in Philadelphia. This award recognizes the hundreds of part-time and full-time employees who work every day to ensure our guests have an amazing experience."

The award will be presented July 25 during the IAVM annual conference and trade show in Phoenix, Arizona

[dbacks fan]

Has Michael Bates made any comments about this?

[cannon_fodder]

That's nuts! I saw the headline and didn't realize it was one in the world...

[dbacks fan]

That's nuts! I saw the headline and didn't realize it was one in the world...

Don't feel bad, I had to read it twice myself to make sure that I read it right. That's a defenite WIN in my book.

[Hoss]

Don't feel bad, I had to read it twice myself to make sure that I read it right. That's a defenite WIN in my book.

The building does reek of awesomeness...

On a serious note though, I've been to MANY arena venues and BOK beats the crap out of all of them.  I realize that sounds like homerism, but I've been to AA in Dallas, ScottTrade in St. Louis,  that hunk down the turnpike and more, and for sheer comfort and functionality, ours wins hands down.  Huge concourses (ScottTrade could have taken note of that, as well as the OKC Arena), abundant restrooms (at the FF concert I saw huge lines for the rooms.  Had some of the patrons taken the time to use the escalator up to the upper level, they would have found nearly empty facilities) the concessions are, in a word, awesome, and the front office staff is great.

Now if they could get the SMG stooges that patrol the aisles some proper training, they'd be even better.

[Conan71]

Flash in the pan.  This was a bad investment for Tulsa.  Totally ruined downtown and our image around the globe.  Total abuse of tax dollars.


Bahahahahahaha!

[BKDotCom]

The BOK center is awesome, but... This award is for the best venue management, not the best arena or venue.