The Family Arena

What a charming town, and what a charming place to see a concert. We went here to see INXS and Marty Casey with Lovehammers. This concert arena is great, with friendly folks working there and only $5 for the parking. (After paying more than 3 times this price for good ol' Chicago parking, I was impressed). When I ordered the 1st balcony seats, I thought they would be located in a true balcony, but I was thrilled to see that my first row seats were actually a foot off the main floor! Wheee, you have to like that one. The sound system was good and the arena is very convenient to the highway. By the way...in case you were wondering, the concert was fantastic!! INXS rock, and that Gary Beers is as adorable as ever. And even though I didn't personally vote for J.D. Fortune to be their new lead singer (Mr. Casey was my fave) he was a dynamic performer and a lot of fun to watch. And Chicago's own Marty Casey and Lovehammers put on an electrifying, killer concert. ROCK AND ROLL, BABY!!!" more

This arena over in St.Louis in St.Charles is a fantastic place. They have all kinds of events there including minor leagus hockey (GO RIVER OTTERS!), concerts, and other events. The hockey ticket prices are excellent and the seats that you get are great. The hockey games are the best because they have all kinds of promotions there (including chuck the puck, where you buy foam pucks and throw them on the ice at a target). And of course plenty of hockey action! more