Scene & Heard Nov 8, 2008
The World Link: Scene. Saturday, November 08, 2008. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bounty for dunk hunters Oct 24, 2008
The Blazers host Davis and the Clippers on Dec. 12 at the Rose Garden Arena. No bounty necessary. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
New Kids on the Block cancel Rose Garden appearance Oct 17, 2008
Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict the New Kids on the Block concert, originally scheduled for Rose Garden Arena on Sunday, November 23, 2008 has been cancelled. Ticket refunds were available at ticket purchase locations. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Blazers single-game tickets go on sale Oct 8, 2008
Some die-hard fans waited outside the Rose Garden arena the day before the game and they slept in the box office lobby overnight. The two fans were prepared for an all-nighter with their sleeping bags and told Newschannel 8, these tickets were worth the wait. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
In times like these, we all could use a little diversion Oct 3, 2008
G reg Oden's redshirt NBA season ended mercifully on Monday at the Rose Garden arena. Here was Oden on team media day, his right index finger outstretched, hunting around his surgically repaired right knee, trying to point out a couple of faint incision scars. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Fernandez a big hit with Portland fans Sep 24, 2008
The team opens preseason play against Sacramento on Oct. 7 at the Rose Garden Arena. McMillan said the team would also give Fernandez time to catch up on the NBA style of play. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oden's is no crossover artist and he knows it Sep 19, 2008
Still, Canzano praised Oden's effort for the children: "I love that he's uninterested in looking cool, and isn't afraid to embarrass himself.''Oden even blogged about himself.He wrote (and the typos are his): "People have already seen the video of me singing N'synce "Its Gonna Be Me,'' im not gonna lie, i sound terrible. My thing was it was for the kids they enjoyed me singing so thats all that matters.''Oden's self-effacing humor is just one of the ways he has endeared himself to Trail Blazers... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oden to host Oregon youth mentoring event Sep 4, 2008
The event will be held in at One Center Court in the Rose Garden Arena in Portland. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
It's time for Blazers to focus on some clarity Jun 26, 2008
After that, he'll make the Rose Garden Arena levitate above the city. What. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Oden waits patiently for his opportunity Apr 20, 2008
There was much speculation about whether Portland would go with Oden, who played at Ohio State, or Kevin Durant out of Texas when fans filled the Rose Garden Arena for draft night. When the selection was announced, the crowd chanted "O-den! O-den!"Oden averaged 15. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Business Calendar Mar 22, 2008
Portland Business Alliance Leads Exchange: 7:30-9 a.m. Rose Garden arena, One Center Court; members $5 online, $8 at the door; nonmembers $10, $15 at the door; www. portlandalliance. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
2009 tourney tickets on sale Monday Mar 22, 2008
PORTLAND (AP) Ticket packages go on sale Monday for the 2009 NCAA tournament first- and second-round games at the Rose Garden Arena, the Oregon Sports Authority announced. The University of Oregon is the host school for the games, to be held Thursday, March 19 and Saturday, March 21, 2009. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rose Garden to host '09 NCAA men's basketball Mar 22, 2008
Portland s Rose Garden arena was selected to host the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship first and second round games by the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee ... The Rose Garden arena, home of the Portland Trail Blazers. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Blazer leader chosen for first All-Star game Feb 2, 2008
The Trail Blazers opened the Rose Garden Arena for the selection show, and several dozen fans made it. They were treated to an appearance by Roy, McMillan, and Blazers teammates LaMarcus Aldridge, Travis Outlaw and Jarrett Jack. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mixed martial arts world getting crowded Dec 21, 2007
Sportfight: Seasons Beatings at Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore. (877) 789-7673. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blazers moving on without Oden Oct 30, 2007
A wall across from the Rose Garden Arena is plastered with a huge billboard proclaiming The Road Back to Rip City, with larger-than-life images of Oden, Roy and Aldridge. Portland was nicknamed Rip City back when the Blazers won the NBA championship in 1977. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Oden gets knee advice from Kidd, K-Mart Sep 28, 2007
Oden was ushered into the city with a rally downtown, and a stories-high jersey with his name was hung on the Rose Garden Arena. While losing their rookie center was a blow to the organization, general manager Kevin Pritchard said the team couldnt be happier the way things are moving and progressing already. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oden to miss season Sep 14, 2007
A huge, stories-tall jersey with the name Oden and a No. 1 hangs on the Rose Garden Arena. Across the street, a building is plastered with a huge billboard proclaiming "The Road Back to Rip City" with larger-than-life photos of Oden and teammates and. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NBA: Portland has high hopes for No. 1 NBA pick Oden Jun 30, 2007
While Oden's selection brought back Blazermania, setting off a loud celebration at the Rose Garden arena, Durant's future in Seattle also signaled a new but uncertain era. Without a deal for a new arena, the Oklahoma City-based owner Clay Bennett is likely to move the team, perhaps to Oklahoma or Kansas City. (International Herald Tribune)
Oden or Durant Jun 29, 2007
And Allen had relinquished control of the Rose Garden Arena by declaring it bankrupt in 2004, so there were no revenues from things like luxury boxes. It got so bad that Allen said in early 2006 the team was hemorrhaging money, and he could be forced to sell it. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Portland, don't fear the ghost Jun 28, 2007
In the Pacific Northwest, there's an ethereal presence hanging over Portland's Rose Garden Arena, repeating the same stern warning to generations past and future and especially present. Remember Sam Bowie. (Albany Times Union)
Dew Action Sports Tour Schedule Jun 26, 2007
Tickets to all events at the Rose Garden Arena and Memorial Coliseum can be purchased in person at the Rose Quarter Box Office, located at One Center Court, Suite 100 or in advance. Patrons may park in the garages or the turn around for 15 minutes to purchase tickets. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
PSU graduates largest class ever Jun 18, 2007
The ceremonies took place Portland's Rose Garden Arena. Nearly 1,700 grads were on hand to receive degrees, with 12-thousand friends and family in attendance. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Summer preview of Northwest concerts Jun 8, 2007
June 13 Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the Soul II Soul 2 Tour, 7:30 p.m., Rose Garden Arena, 1 Center Court ... Aug. 22 Josh Groban in concert, 8 p.m., Rose Garden Arena, 1 Center Court. (Missoulian, MT)
Fall Out Boy on high May 26, 2007
" Here are the remaining dates on the Honda Civic Tour: May 2007 25 - Montreal, Quebec - The Bell Centre 26 - Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheater 27 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theater 28 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center 30 - Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center 31 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts June 2007 1 - Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center at the Waterfront 2 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center 4 - Columbia, MD -... (Jam! Showbiz)
Let NBA conspiracy theories begin May 24, 2007
He already had put the Rose Garden arena into bankruptcy, letting it go to creditors and briefly had the team up for sale. He since has bought back the arena - meaning he now gets suite and club-seat revenue, parking and concessions. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fall Out Boy And Paul Wall Are All Smiles As Trek Finally Gets Under Way May 16, 2007
6/29 - Portland, OR @ The Rose Garden Arena. 6/30 - Concord, CA @ Sleep Train Pavilion. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Personal Issues Force Fall Out Boy To Delay Start of Honda Civic Tour Apr 7, 2007
Arts Center Saratoga, NY May 31 Tweeter Center Boston, MA June 1 Tweeter Center Philadelphia, PA June 2 New England Dodge Music Center Hartford, CT June 4 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD June 5 Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantaugh, NY June 6 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ June 8 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Indianapolis, IN June 10 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL June 11 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL June 13 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Charlotte, NC June 14 Hi Fi Buys... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Roy determined that Blazers won't fold Apr 6, 2007
BUILDING BACK: The investment company owned by Paul Allen, Vulcan Inc., said Monday it had finalized an agreement to buy back the Rose Garden Arena, the home of the Blazers since it was built in 1995. Allen's company had lost the arena to creditors in bankruptcy proceedings in 2004 and had announced in February that it agreed to repurchase it. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Tim Mcgraw and Faith Hill announce summer concert dates Mar 11, 2007
Wed 06/06/07 Omaha, NE Qwest Center Omaha Fri 06/08/07 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Mon 06/11/07 Salt Lake City, UT EnergySolutions Arena Wed 06/13/07 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena Thu 06/14/07 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome Sat 06/16/07 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place Tue 06/19/07 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place Thu 06/21/07 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre Fri 06/22/07 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre Mon 06/25/07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Wed 06/27/07 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place Fri 06/29/07... (Monsters and Critics.com)
* Nowitzki, Dallas win 14th straight Mar 3, 2007
At halftime, with Portland ahead 60-40, Allen gave a press conference where he affirmed his recommitment to the Blazers and pledged to follow through on efforts to buy back the Rose Garden Arena, which he lost two years ago in bankruptcy. The Blazers also lost center Joel Przybilla for the season after an MRI revealed the need for arthroscopic surgery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Read Trail Blazers statement Mar 2, 2007
VSE will assume oversight responsibilities for all of Paul Allen's sports-related properties including the Trail Blazers, the Rose Garden Arena and Memorial Coliseum, upon the successful completion of Vulcan's negotiations with Portland Arena Management and all properties currently run by the Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Leiweke, 47, has spent over 24 years in professional sports. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Former Rockets Executive quits Trail Blazers Mar 2, 2007
The company will also run the Rose Garden Arena and Memorial Coliseum, upon completion of Vulcan's negotiations with Portland Arena Management to reacquire the property, according to Vulcan. "Over the last couple of years, we've created some great memories for Seahawks fans," Leiweke said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Allen's bid: What does it all mean? Feb 9, 2007
OK, so Paul Allen has decided to reacquire the Rose Garden Arena. What does it mean. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Paul Allen buys back Portland arena Feb 4, 2007
Microsoft co-founder and Seattle-area billionaire Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. has agreed to buy back the Rose Garden Arena in Portland that he previously owned. As part of the agreement, a subsidiary of Seattle-based Vulcan Inc. plans to purchase Portland Arena Management LLC, which has held the notes to the Rose Garden since Allen put the facility into bankruptcy about three years ago. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Vulcan Inc. and Portland Arena Management Sign Letter of Intent Feb 3, 2007
Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Inc. and Portland Arena Management LLC (PAM) today announced that they have signed a letter of intent under which an affiliate of Vulcan will acquire PAM, which owns, among other things, the Rose Garden Arena. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed. (PR Newswire)
Blazers' owner plans to repurchase arena Feb 3, 2007
(AP) -- owner Paul Allen plans to repurchase the Rose Garden Arena, three years after he gave it up in bankruptcy proceedings. Allen said Friday that his holding company, Vulcan Inc., has signed a letter with Portland Arena Management LLC to acquire the Rose Garden through an affiliate of Vulcan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Twins settle with AL MVP Morneau Feb 3, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen plans to repurchase the Rose Garden Arena, three years after he gave it up in bankruptcy proceedings. The top US finishers in parallel giant slaloms in Bardonecchia, Italy, were Sudbury natives. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Controversial but scenic, PDX tram running Jan 13, 2007
It's so very European, this tram that takes you up, up and away, with a birds-eye view of not only Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, but the Willamette River, downtown, the Rose Garden arena, anything and everything that is P-town. The Portland Aerial Tram, or PAT, is billed as being like no other aerial tram ever. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
