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Pittsburgh Post Gazette – Thousands can say they were there as McCartney concert opens arena
The Consol Energy Center opened its doors for the first time last week when it played host to Paul McCartney. McCartney wowed two separate audiences on two separate dates but the arena also received rave reviews from local and out-of-town concert goers.
From the Post Gazette Article
"The arena is awesome," said Sue Klingensmith, 50, of New Eagle. "When I came in, I looked around and said, 'Oh, my Lord above, this place is beautiful. I've never seen a place like this.' I'll be coming back here."
"We were just saying that being as far away as we could be, they're good seats," said Mr. Senatore, of New Castle. "We can see everything, it's wide open. This place is gorgeous. We'll be back here."
Miroya Monsour, 51, of Shadyside fell in love with the place as soon as she and her sons arrived at their "more comfortable than the Mellon Arena" seats.
"I love it," she said of the center. "It's open, very good views. Comfortable seat. At the old arena, I felt a little closed in. I can tell there's going to be a good energy here."
City government has a responsibility to provide basic services to taxpayers. But of equal importance is council’s ability to attract and facilitate development that increases the quality of life for all Edmontonians. Through sporting and non-sporting events as well as spinoff developments such as restaurants and shopping, Edmonton’s downtown arena district will undoubtedly become a hub of activity and entertainment for decades to come.