text: It's funny how much people love this place now... considering the battle and war it took to get this thing built. The arena went up without voter consent and boy am I glad it did.\n\nI've been to a wide range of events here. Concerts, Checkers, Bobcats, major tournaments, the circus. Always fun and there's not really a bad seat in the place.\n\nThe new craft beer garden is an awesome addition this year. It features local brews. I waited in line for a long time the other night at Pearl Jam, but it was worth it. Pricing is just a little bit more than your concession stand Bud-Miller-Coors. \n\nOne of my favorite things about TWC Arena is what it does for our local businesses. I saw this first hand as a bartender (moment of silence for Dixie's Tavern). The amount of people each event brings to uptown is a welcome sight for any business owner and worker. We were on a mission to grab food before Pearl Jam. Every restaurant was packed... packed on a Wednesday night when normally there would be little to no one out. \n\nParking advice: if you plan on pre or post event drinks or food... go somewhere that validates parking. It will save you big time. The decks and lots can charge $10 or more. Fitzgerald's is the closest to the arena. It validates the Wake Forest garage next to it. Queen City Q validates for 7th Street Station. A few blocks down... Cowbell validates the Fifth Third deck.