The Backstage Blog

Welcome to the new digital space for fans and clients to learn about and engage with the DCU Center. Whether you’re planning or attending an event, we hope you find the new website and this blog to be a great resource. 

Lighting Project Complete at DCU Center

Behind The Scenes With The PBR

There is a whole different language to the cowboy lifestyle. Keep reading for more of what goes on behind the scenes at the PBR!

Happy Birthday, Beer Cans

Thought the holidays were over? Think again – this Sunday is Beer Can Appreciation Day. We wanted to focus on something other than the impending snow, so we are taking a moment to look back at some of our favorite fun beer cans. 

Giving Blood: Sandy Dunn's Experience

The DCU Center General Manager, Sandy Dunn, started giving blood over 25 years ago. She donated for the first time when the venue hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive, and then continued to do so when her father became anemic.

Happy Father's Day, DCU Center Dads!

In honor of Father's Day, we are introducing two of our DCU Center dads, Tom MacMaster and Jim Moughan!

Behind the Brew

If you love craft beer, then you probably love some of the new styles and flavors that you find flowing from the taps these days. Where do they all come from? If anyone tells you they appear by magic, that is only partly true. It actually takes a lot of hard work to bring a new beer style from concept to pint glass.

The Ultimate Holiday Soirée

The festive season is one we want to spend with friends, but it can be hard to know where to start when inviting everyone over for cocktails.

Baking for the Holidays with Chef Gary

Chef Gary of SAVOR...Catering by SMG whipped up an old colonial recipe for the holidays! Read on to learn how to create your own Marlborough Pudding.

Guest Voice: Rock and Shock

As we go into the 13th year of the annual Rock and Shock Horror Convention, we sat down with the one of the producers of the event to find out how they plan and prepare.