Rupp Arena

Top Seeded Louisville Stays Above The Upset Fray

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:59:11 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- No matter where he's coaching or who his team is facing, Rick Pitino has never liked playing the first game of the NCAA tournament as a top seed.

"Normally your guys get a little tight, say, `We're a 1 seed, uh-oh, we could lose this game,'" the Louisville coach said. "And you start playing not to lose rather than to win."

Lexington Center Unveils New Websites

Josh James — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:22:29 +0000

LEXINGTON, KY. - Visitors to the Lexington Center, Rupp Arena, and Opera House websites will notice a change today.

Jury to Pick Winner of Town Branch Commons Competition

Brenna Angel — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:01:19 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - After several weeks of behind-the-scenes action, a winner of the Town Branch Commons design competition will be selected this week. Five design firms were invited to submit their proposals for creating a narrow park and water feature through downtown Lexington.

Consultant Picked for Rupp District Project

Brenna Angel — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:54:46 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The consulting firm Conventions, Sports & Leisure International will serve as the strategic advisor for the proposed project to renovate Rupp Arena and develop an Arts & Entertainment District in downtown Lexington.

Rupp Arena To Host NCAA Tournament Games

Wuky Staff — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:48:47 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The basketball home of the Kentucky Wildcats will be a host site for the 2013 NCAA Men's Tournament. According to the organization’s website, Rupp Arena will host second and third round games March 21^st and the 23^rd.

Design Firms Asked to Show What's Possible for Daylighting Town Branch

Brenna Angel — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:50:19 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Lexington Downtown Development Authority is looking for ideas on how to possibly bring the Town Branch Creek back to the surface.

Ex-UK Administrator Will Be Rupp Project Manager

Associated Press and Brenna Angel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:38:56 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A former vice president at the University of Kentucky has been tapped as the new project manager for the Rupp Arena Arts and Entertainment District.

In-Depth: Could Town Branch Creek Flow Again Through Lexington?

Brenna Angel — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:19:30 +0000

Underneath the heart of downtown Lexington flows the Town Branch Creek. It’s been buried for more than 100 years, but now community leaders are talking about bringing the water back to the surface as part of the creation of a Rupp Arena, Arts, and Entertainment District.

20,000 Fans Celebrate UK Title at Rupp

Brenna Angel — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:24:12 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Thousands of UK fans will be packed into Rupp Arena this afternoon for a celebration of the men’s basketball teaming winning the NCAA title.

Rupp Task Force Main Outlines Revenue Possibilities

Brenna Angel — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:19:47 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Before the home of the UK mens’ basketball team can get a complete makeover, city leaders need to figure how to pay for the project. Brent Rice, chairman of the Rupp Arena task force, discussed possibilities Friday morning at a Commerce Lexington event.