Flo Rida wows Corbin crowd with high energy, up close performance
Music fans at The Arena in Corbin were treated to a new sound Saturday night as rapper Flo Rida took to the stage. While the event didn’t draw the largest crowd the venue has seen, Arena Director Kristi Balla said Sunshine State native whose real name is Tramar Dillard, brought a lot of people out [...]
Michaels, Gilbert playing The Arena this weekend
Brantley Gilbert is scheduled to perform at The Arena Saturday night. The Arena in Corbin will be rattling the rafters Friday and Saturday night as rock legends Bret Michaels and Warrant take the stage Friday night while country music star Brantley Gilbert goes on Saturday night. Gilbert, who has scored back-to-back platinum albums [...]
Froyoz, Arena reach agreement for yogurt sales at events
Fans attending the 13th Region basketball tournament at The Arena in Corbin had the option to enjoy some Froyoz frozen yogurt while watching the action on the hardwood. Terry Joe Martin, owner of the franchise located in the Trademart shopping center, said the cool treat would be available at the vast majority of events over [...]
Lynyrd Skynyrd concert in Corbin nearing sellout
The Arena in Corbin is within 200 tickets of hosting it’s first sold out show when Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd comes to town on April 29. Arena Manager Kristi Balla said the venue has been close to sold out on at least two other occasions, when Three Doors Down played Corbin in 2009 and Brantley [...]
Harlem Globetrotters perform at The Arena in Corbin on Jan. 23
The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their unique brand of basketball to The Arena in Corbin Monday night. The organization is in its 91st year, with more than 600 players taking the court for the team in that time. The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are returning to The Arena in Corbin on Jan. 23 [...]
I like the city’s new approach to booking talent at The Arena
Mark White is Editor of The News Journal.
In the classic 1989 movie “Field of Dreams”, Kevin Costner’s character, Ray, is working in his cornfield when he hears a voice in his head that tells him, “If you build it, he will come.”
Corbin OKs $300,000 credit line to help book Arena shows
In addition to being a venue for concerts and other events, The Arena in Corbin is also getting into the business of promoting concerts.
The Corbin City Commission voted during its regular monthly meeting Monday to open a $300,000 line of credit with Hometown Bank.
Grammy winner Jason Crabb playing The Arena Saturday
Gospel artist Jason Crabb will perform at The Arena Saturday. Two high-profile Gospel Music acts will be taking to the stage at The Arena in Corbin Saturday night at Grammy Award winner Jason Crabb and trio Point of Grace come to town for one show. Crabb, a native of Beaver Dam in Ohio [...]
Arena Manager getting three months severance pay, Corbin officials confirm
Arena Manager Connie Hunt will receive three months of salary and compensation for any unused vacation days in her severance package.
Hunt has not returned multiple calls seeking comment on her resignation or what led to the decision.