Bon Jovi “The Circle World Tour” is coming to Arco Arena on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 7:30PM and features an opening act performance by Dashboard Confessional.  After more than 25 years and sales of over 120 million albums worldwide, Bon Jovi is one of the most popular rock groups on the planet. Continue Reading »

Gravity Slashers is freestyle motocross and with Gravity Slashing tricks like cliffhangers, Sterilizers, Tsunamis, and Hart Attacks.  Fans are sure to be on the edge of their Seats all night.  These feats may sound like accidents waiting to happen, but in reality, they are some of the most astounding aerial acrobatics you’ll ever see. Continue Reading »

Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 7:30PM KISS is bringing their Alive 35 Tour to Arco Arena.  Tickets range in price from $19.50 to $128.50 and parking is $12. 

Since the band was formed in 1972 there have been numerous changes of personnel with the only constants being Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.  But you would hardly notice because their stage presence has remained constant; it’s all about the makeup.  I guess it’s not “just” about the makeup, it’s about the flamboyant outfits, the fire breathing, the smoking guitars, and oh yeah, the over 80 million albums the band has sold.  Check it out for yourself and see if it really is all about the makeup

Beyonce’s “I Am…” World Tour started in the spring of 2009. She will be visiting venues all over the world from the America’s, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.  But more important than the world, Beyonce will be in Sacramento Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 7:30PM, at ARCO Arena (doors open at 6:30PM).  Tickets range in price from $20.75 to $125.75 (doors open at 6:30PM), and parking is $12 (toll plazas open at 5:30PM.)  Click on this link for more ticket info.

The Harlem Globetrotters will be at Arco Arena on January 19, 2009.  These guys have a lot of trick shots and dunks as well as comedy routines that will keep you laughing.  Might be a nice change from the basketball we have seen at Arco Arena lately when the Kings play there.  Maybe the Kings could pick up a few moves from the Globetrotters.  If you have an 8 to 5 job it might be a little hard to catch this action because the game is scheduled on Monday, January 19, at 2:00PM.  But maybe you can get off early and miss all the traffic and spend the afternoon watching some good basketball moves.  Tickets start at just $20 click on this link for more ticket information.

Harlem Globetrotters

The legislators are back at the Capitol and the Bull Riders are coming to Arco, all is well in River City.  I’m not making light of the sport of bull riding, those 8 seconds on the back of a 2000 pound bull are no small accomplishment.  Maybe we should combine the bull riding and legislative budget process.  We can’t agree on a budget, okay, another ride on old Smokey and then we will vote again.  I’ll bet the process would happen a lot faster with that kind of incentive.

All kidding aside, Professional Bull Riding has gone from being a sport in which cowboys could barely earn their entry fees with their winnings to the organized sport it is today that can make millionaires of the successful riders.  Today more than 1200 riders compete in 300 events with 1.5 million live attendees as well as milions on network and cable TV.

If you want to join the excitement come to Arco Arena Saturday, January 17th, or Sunday, January 18th.  Tickets are priced from $11.75 to $101.75 and parking is $12.00.  Click on this link for more ticket info.

Professional Bull Rider

On Wednesday, October 29, 2008, Mickey, Minnie and all their friends with the Disney on Ice show will slide across the ice at Arco Arena straight to your heart.  We all grew up with Mickey and the gang and it’s always a welcome treat to take a walk down “Memory Lane”, or in this case a singalong skating adventure.  What could be better than a visit with old friends and the thrill of swooshing around on ice skates combined.  That’s almost like discovering that ice cream is really good for you!

Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic

This Disney fun on ice production will be at Arco Arena from Wednesday, October 29 thru Sunday, November 2.  Ticket prices range from $13 to $55 and for more ticket info click on this link.

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock and Roll, is coming to Arco Arena on Wednesday, October 22, 2008.  It’s incredible to think that someone can have a career as long and successful as Tina Turner, over 50 years and still going strong.  Tina may be old enough, but can you even imagine calling her grandma?  No silver hair and walking canes for her.  She has won 8 grammys, sold over 180 million records and is one of the most successful female rock artists ever.  Tickets are $59.50 and up, for more ticket info click on this link.

Tina Tuner, the Queen of Rock and Roll

Here’s a short video of one of Tina Turner’s best songs “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” courtesy of YouTube.

This Monday, October 20, is a real dilemma for sports fans!  Do we stay home and watch Denver toss the pigskin with New England or do we support our Sacramento Kings in a pre-season game against Portland at Arco Arena?  For some people Monday Night Football is a staple of life, a weekly ritual, and almost a sacrilege to miss a game.  But on the other hand the Sacramento Kings are our team, part of the Sacramento Family, and we all know blood is thicker than water.  But the real question is, does “family” trump football, or will they understand if we don’t show up for all the family functions?

Sacramento Kings