[2] Designed by Bird Engineering, it originally opened in 1984,[1] as the Sandstone Center for the Performing Arts.

In January 2008, the Unified Government Commission ratified a pact with local promoter Chris Fritz's New West Presentations, Inc., to operate the venue through the end of 2009, with a two-year option to extend the contract.

Beginning in 2008, plans are underway to remove the majority of the reserved seats closest to the stage in order to make that area a general admission section.

The change in the seating configuration is designed to let more fans get closer to the performers and eliminate costs of the extra security normally required.

Additional structural changes include an upgraded VIP club and new sound and video systems.