Make no mistake, a facility like this is well overdue in Sioux Falls. I suggested years ago when the State Theatre renovation begun that is what they should have done with the place. It fell on deaf ears of course. Trust me, it will probably be at least a year or two before ‘The District’ turns a profit, but the location and the concept will sell well.
So the bigger question is how will this affect other entertainment facilities in our city who have had this potential since their inception (Orpheum, Pavilion, Convention Center). While the Orpheum has been the most ‘liberal’ with the kind of entertainment allowed in the facility, many have wondered why the Pavilion hasn’t cashed in on more rock and country concerts?
‘The District’s’ success or failure will be very telling. If they are successful as a private convention center, we will be forced to finally ask the Pavilion – what have you been doing WRONG? If they are unsuccessful, maybe we can say the Pavilion was right to not host these kind of events all along, or maybe Sioux Falls isn’t large enough to support such a concert hall.
Time will tell, but I have a hunch the community is ready for such a facility, and it is long overdue.
Funny I thought the entertainment district was by the arena!
Great location for something like this. Still hoping one day the Pavilion relaxes a bit on the types of show they allow into their venue. Hoping the State Theater stays competitive as well.
Don’t forget the new Paramount at the corner of Arrowhead Parkway and Hwy 11 North. It is open and ready for business.
OSF – Please fill me in? I have not heard of this place.
Biggest Punch & Judy stage ever.
anom- why do I always piss my pants after reading your comments?
OSF – Arrowhead Pkwy and 11 North? Isn’t that location a little bit inconvenient?
I don’t think ‘Rocco’s’ will have much of an impact on ‘The District’ Totally different philosophies. I also don’t think there will be many concerts at Rocco’s. It is a great location though, out in the country.
Yeah, The Riviera. I get mixed up sometimes. I only drive by there twice a week. How would I remember the name :>) Other wedding, catering venues have had entertainment. Not sure where they are headed with this one. I know the Ivy Room has had comedians and bands.
The name make’s me laugh, it sounds like a Casino ‘off’ the strip in Vegas.