Beyonce in Boise!

25th Anniversary year long concert celebration kicks-off with R&B singer, songwriter Beyoncé Monday the 10th of September at 7:00pm.

The tour comes seven months after the release of Beyoncé's second album, “B’Day”, and coincides with the re-release of the album, called “B'Day Deluxe Edition”. The tour has already visited Japan, Australia, Europe, and most of North America. Throughout September, Beyoncé will play a series of Canadian dates. The tour is expected to come to a close in late September of this year.

The Beyoncé Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oreal Paris showcases the international music and film star, along with her sizzling all-female band, performing musical hits, classics, and surprises in a newly-created high-tech state-of-the-art concert environment.

On Sale Date:

Wednesday August 22 10:00am

Show Date:

Monday September 10 7:00pm

Doors:

Public Doors Open at 6:00pm

Ticket Price*:

Ticket prices start at $22.75 with a limited number of Golden Circle Tickets at $127.75.

Tickets are available at the Taco Bell Arena Box Office at 208.426.1766, all Select-a-Seat locations, and online at idahotickets.com. *Select-a-Seat fees are not included in ticket prices.

Class of 2007 Graduations at Taco Bell Arena.

Event Timeline
Doors Open: One Hour Prior to Event
Event Starts: 7:00pm with the exception of Centennial, which starts at 8:00pm and Mountain View, which starts at 4:00pm.

Entry
Entrance 1 and 2 will be open one hour prior to the start of the event. Elevators are available in Lobby 1 and 2.

Parking
BSU ON-Campus Parking
There will be very limited public parking in the West Stadium Lot. We encourage those who are attending to arrive early and park in the East Stadium lot.
Additional lots available to the public can be located off Beacon Street and Vermont Ave. and Beacon Street and Michigan Ave. A map of parking locations can be found here.

Accessible parking will be available in the West Stadium lot.

Non-permitted Items
Please leave the following items at home or in your car. No patrons will be allowed to enter with any one of the following non-permitted items. Presenter of ticket consents to a reasonable search fro prohibited items.

• Professional cameras with detachable lens.


• Audio or video recording devices


• Streaming of this event is prohibited


• Outside food or drink


• Alcoholic beverages


• Fireworks/pyrotechnics of any kind


• Weapons or any implement that could be used as a weapon


• Laser pens


• Noisemakers


• Large bags or backpacks


• Balloons


• Glass vases

Smoking
Taco Bell Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted at the outdoor smoking plaza outside Lobby4.

Taco Bell Arena's 25th Anniversary

Since May 1982, Taco Bell Arena has hosted 8.7 million patrons at more than 2,500 events. Based on 2005 population estimates, that's roughly every person in the Treasure Valley visiting the Arena 14 times. But as we all know, the Treasure Valley population base was much smaller in 1980 when construction on The Pavilion at Boise State University began. Based on 1980 population, that would be 34 visits for every Treasure Valley resident. So whether you're a native or a newcomer, chances are, you've been through our doors.

In honor of our 25th Anniversary we've created this special commemorative website. Please join us in celebrating 25 years of sports and entertainment. The staff here at Taco Bell Arena thank you for your continued patronage and for making the past 25 years something to be proud of.

BSU Spring Commencement at Taco Bell Arena, Saturday, May 12th, doors open at 8:00 a.m.

BSU Spring Commencement at Taco Bell Arena, Saturday, May 12th, doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Parking

BSU On-Campus Parking

On-campus parking and shuttles will be free. A map of lot locations can be found here. Shuttles will be running and available for transport to Taco Bell Arena from outer campus lots including the Parking Structure (off of Brady Street by the Morrison Center) starting at 8:00 a.m. All shuttles will continue to run until 1 hour after the event.

Accessible parking will be available in the West Stadium. It is anticipated that the West Stadium lot will fill quickly. Family and friends who cannot walk to the Arena from outer lots or shuttles can be dropped off at the front of Entrances 1 and 2 where volunteers will assist them while drivers park their cars.

Road closures

Portions of Park Center Boulevard will be closed for the Komen Race for the Cure event from 9:05 am to about 10:45 am. BSU parking will not be impacted by the event, but patrons should plan for the closure when choosing their route.

Entry

Event Timeline:

• Doors Open: 8:00 am.


• Pre-Event: Graduates and their families are invited to a free pre-ceremony celebration beginning at 8:00 am at the intramural field located behind the Student Union. The event, hosted by the Boise State Alumni Association, includes continental breakfast, music and a prep station for graduates.


• Commencement Starts: 10:00 am


• Post-Event: Plan to meet your graduate at the post ceremony celebration to be held in the Student Union Building across the field adjacent to the Appleton Tennis Center.

Open Entrances:

All entrances will be open. Elevators are available in Entrances 1 & 2. Seating is general admission. Please ask our ushers for assistance if you require accessible seating. Due to the popularity of this event, Taco Bell Arena requests that patrons do not leave open seats between parties.

Non-permitted Items:

Please leave the following items at home or in your car as no patron will be allowed to enter with any one of the following non-permitted items.

• Glass including flower vases


• Noisemakers of any kind


• Outside food or drink


• Plastic bottles with lids on


• Cans/Tins


• Alcoholic beverages


• Fireworks/pyro of any kind


• Weapons or any implement that could be used as a weapon


• Laser pens

Smoking

Taco Bell Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted at the outdoor smoking plaza outside Lobby 4.

Concessions

Beverage service and novelty items will be available for purchase on Level One.

Meet and Greet with Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday was a kick ass show! Here are some pics from the meet and greet- a few lucky fans got to mingle with the band:

SXSW

NPR is broadcasting live from South by Southwest. They will be interviewing artists and streaming live sessions. If you are unfamiliar with SXSW, your in luck. Navigating through the NPR website I came across this blog that pretty much explains it all.
Enjoy!

EVENT ADVISORY Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday at Taco Bell Arena, Saturday, March 17th, doors open at 7:00 p.m.


Show Timeline
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Show Starts: 8:00pm with openers Armor for Sleep and Underoath
Estimated Show End: 11:00pm

Entry
Entrance 2 will open at 7:00pm. This is a general admission show.

Non-permitted Items:
Please leave the following items at home or in your car as no patron will be allowed to enter with any one of the following non-permitted items. Presenter of ticket consents to a reasonable search for prohibited items.

• Professional cameras with detachable lens (except smaller non-professional cameras)

• Audio or video recording devices (except mobile phones)

• Outside food or drink

• Spiked wallet chains

• Backpacks or large bags/purses

• Large banners

• Fireworks/pyro of any kind

• Weapons or any implement that could be used as a weapon

• Laser pens

Parking

BSU On-Campus Parking
Free parking will be available to the public starting at 5:30pm. A map of lot locations can be found here. Patrons parking in Residence Hall (RH) lots will be cited.

Smoking
Taco Bell Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking will be permitted in the designated area only.

Concessions
Food and beverage including beer and wine will be available for purchase on Level 1.

Also, make sure to read Matthew Boyle's article in the Arbiter.

Spud logic

If you live in Idaho, been to Idaho, ever eaten a potato, confused Idaho with Ohio, considered purchasing the "Idaho, no you da hoe" tee at Urban Outfitters, or just like to say the word "Idaho" —you should celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Here is my logic:
St. Patrick's day is an Irish national holiday.
The Irish like potatoes.
Idaho is known for famous potatoes.
Boise is the capital of Idaho.

So there you have it, go have yourself a green beer this coming Saturday!
Also make sure to swing by Taco Bell Arena and catch Taking Back Sunday perform live with Underoath and Armor for Sleep at 8pm.

Congrats WBB

A big Congrats to the WBB team! #1 in the WAC Tournament. To view the WAC Tournament Bracket Click Here! The Ladies will open the Tournament on Wed. March 7th at 2:30pm when they take on the winner of San Jose State and Idaho.