DOME FUTURE DISCUSSION

Here is an open forum on what should/could be done with the Dome...pretty interesting ideas, and opinions here.

Definitely worth reading.

BUD ADAMS ARTICLE

Here's a pretty good read about Bud Adams. We typically viewed him as public enemy #1, and he was certainly flawed as an honor (firing Bum, and replacing him with Ed Biles....hmmm.) But, you can't deny that this man was a pioneer both on and off the field.

This year, he celebrates his 50th year in professional football.

YANKEE STADIUM

Something a little different...

Here's a clip from the New Yankee Stadium...Mariano Rivera gets the final out vs. the Tigers...NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

MORE PRESS FOR THE DOME DOCUMENTARY!!

Big thanks to Fox 26 in Houston for their coverage of THE DOME documentary. We were featured on Monday night's telecast and also for a live segment on Tuesday's morning show.

For more Dome News, check out CNN650Radio THIS FRIDAY, from 9:00-9:30 a.m. David and I will be guests on the morning radio show.

Pretty awesome feeling to know that we're not alone in our reverence for this building!

Stay tuned....

Chip

THE DOME RANKED AS ONE OF TOP STADIUMS EVER

Here's an article from a website ranking the Most Influential Baseball Stadiums. Interesting take on #1...can't really disagree with any of these, although I'd rank Yankee Stadium above Fenway.

THE DOME RAINOUT

Ken Hoffman's story from the Chronicle..on the day the Astros got rained out...in the Dome.

SOUL BOWL '69

On June 13, 1969, THE DOME hosted the Soul Bowl '69. Billed as the the largest Blues Concert ever...the Dome played host to Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, and of course the Staples Singers. Check out Mavis and the rest of The Staples Singers here!

Wow! Must've been sweet!  40 years ago today...I know where I would have been.

Anyone got pics or footage of this event?  

ICONIC PHOTO

Just browsing on my favorite topic this morning, and ran across this amazing photo of THE DOME. I love it for its nuance. You can see the grandeur and spectacle that so captivated people, while getting a sense for its modern state (notice the rust).

Photo by Jay Lee.

Enjoy.

PLANETARIUM?

Another idea on the table for the Astrodome...
June 6, Houston Chronicle.

HOUSTON PRESS ARTICLE

Article from today's Houston Press. Thanks to Rich Connelly for the write up, and big props to Josh Burdick for the photos!

HOUSTON CHRONICLE ARTICLE

Big thanks to Chronicle writer J.R. Gonzales, and his article about THE DOME and Astrodome Studios.  I shouldn't be surprised that this many Houstonians share the same passion that we do for this iconic building...but it is amazing to see the responses so far!  

It truly validates what THE DOME has meant to all of us over the years...we all have our own cherished memories...and I look forward to sharing all those with you in the coming months as we finish production on the film.

So, please, please, please, keep contacting us with your treasured artifacts.  We are creating this beautiful documentary, not just for those of us who lived with the Dome, but for our kids and our grandchildren, and we definitely need your help!  So send anything and everything that YOU have to help us make a film film worthy of the 8th Wonder of the World.

Thanks, 

Chip

SOME PRESS!

Story from Channel 13...about Astrodome Studios and THE DOME.  Check it out.

RIP, Peanut Dude

You remember him from the Dome, or from Minute Maid in recent years.  No one, and I mean NO ONE, could hurl a bag of peanuts with such precision as this guy.  Seemed to truly enjoy entertaining us - especially our kids - at the Games.  RIP, Peanut Dude.

TODAY IN DOME HISTORY

April 9, 1965, The Dome opened its doors to the world!

NPR STORY ABOUT THE DOME

Almost a month old...just found this.  With audio!

Interesting article about Texas Film...and Dome possibilities

Click here to read this article from The Hollywood Reporter (March 25, 2009)

Hoffman: Houston could learn from this Roman holiday

Read Ken Hoffman's article from the Houston Chronicle on March 18.