Little Caesars Arena Well-Received In Opening Public Event

Little Caesars Arena opened for business last night with a Kid Rock concert, and the $863M facility's "first real test seemed to go smoothly, as thousands streamed in with few delays." Fans offered "overwhelmingly positive reviews for a venue that is an experience unto itself, applauding the quick entry, handsome aesthetics, roomy concourses and relatively short lines distributed among seemingly countless concessions areas." Staffers and servers were "consistently friendly if sometimes harried; more than anything, the firm instructions for the night seemed to be 'make a good first impression'" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 9/13).

Fans were "happy with the look and feel of the arena, many commenting on its decor and dedication to Detroit." But food reviews were "mixed, and people were generally unhappy with drink prices." Others said that the show "sounded good," and that "production was much more sophisticated than anything" at Joe Louis Arena or the Palace of Auburn Hills (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 9/13).