Dallas Morning News logo Dallas Morning News 2 weeks ago

Concert review: Allen Event Center, Reba McEntire both prove themselves to be first-rate entertainment

ALLEN – The new 8,600-seat Allen Event Center aced its first test as a concert venue Friday night with country superstar Reba McEntire, not only passing but earning a solid A. The oval-shaped mini-arena, just east of U.S. Highway 75 on Stacy Road,... Full Article at Dallas Morning News

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  1. We get to open our premier event center with a winning hockey team and a Reba McEntire concert ... Combine this with the extras of free parking and a community ice rink, and we have met our goal to become a regional entertainment destination for families.
    SOURCE: Celina Record 4 weeks ago
  2. One of the keys to the success of the Allen Event Center will be its ability to become part of our community ... The community ice rink provides a new recreational venue for Allen-area residents to enjoy for years to come.
    SOURCE: Celina Record 4 weeks ago
  3. It's an exciting time in Allen ... We are seeing the result of years of strategic planning that included setting Allen apart in the North Texas region as the place to be.
    SOURCE: Celina Record 4 weeks ago
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  1. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Narvel Blackstock (L) and Reba McEntire pose in the audience at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Actress/singer Reba McEntire poses for a portrait at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  3. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Reba McEntire arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  4. Country music star Reba McEntire arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 22, 2009.
  5. NEW YORK - AUGUST 21: Recording artist Reba McEntire performs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 21, 2009 in New York City.
  6. NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Reba McEntire perform during the 2009 CMA Music Festival at LP Field on June 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  7. INDIO, CA - APRIL 25: Singer Reba McEntire performs onstage during day one of California's Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club on April 25, 2009 in Indio, California.
  8. LAS VEGAS - APRIL 05: Host Reba McEntire speaks onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  9. PHOENIX - MARCH 28: Singer Reba McEntire (L) and actress Melissa Peterman onstage during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XV held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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