Qwest Center Tickets

If you're looking for something to do in Omaha during the next week, may we suggest attending a concert at Qwest Center?

It's not like you don't have options available to see a great show over the next few days. With four concerts in five days, it's a pretty good bet one (or more) of these shows might tickle your concert-going fancy.

On Sunday, Florida native Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will hit the stage at Qwest Center for what should be a tremendous show. Opening the evening's activities will be another rock legend, Steve Winwood, and a limited number of seats are still available for the show.

Monday evening is a night out for the kids, as The Jonas Brothers bring their youthful energy and enthusiasm to the stage. They were in Omaha last year opening up for Hannah Montana, and are now out on their own headlining tour, which should be a great show for the younger folks.

Tuesday is another great opportunity to see a great show, as the Dave Matthews Band will perform at Qwest Center. This band has developed quite a following during its 15 years in the mainstream, and they put out a great effort night in and night out. Opening the show will be new artist Ingrid Michaelson.

After three shows in three days, you're going to need a day off to catch your breath, because the big show is coming to town Thursday night. The legendary Neil Diamond will be at Qwest Center, performing many of his all-time classic hits like "Cracklin' Rosie" and "Love On The Rocks." It's a can't-miss performance that is sure to be a hot ticket, so don't miss out.

The month of August promises to be a little less intense, but a couple of great concerts are coming up with Brooks and Dunn on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Def Leppard with Billy Idol the following night on Sunday, Aug. 17. Don't miss out on these and other great at events at the Qwest Center. Get your tickets now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

It's a night full of country and rock when two of music's biggest names hit the stage at Qwest Center on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Country duo Brooks and Dunn is the featured performer of the night, and this two-man team will bring their unique blend of country to the stage in what should be a great performance for country music fans.

Opening the show will be one of rock's enduring legends, ZZ Top, which made a name for itself with its blues-heavy guitar and unique music videos during the early years of MTV.

It's a can't miss show, and you can get tickets to see Brooks and Dunn with ZZ Top on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Qwest Center. Just head to Ticket Express for the best seats to this and other great shows at the Qwest Center.

So you want to go to a concert at the Qwest Center next week.

Not a problem -- there are plenty of opportunities to rock out at the Qwest Center this week, with four concerts taking place over a five-day period.

The fun begins Sunday, July 20 when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers take the stage. This band has a been a hit-making machine since the late 1970's, from "Refugee" to "Jammin' Me." They will be joined by another rock legend, as Steve Winwood will open the festivities playing hits like "While You See A Chance" and "Higher Love."

The following night is one for the young folks, as The Jonas Brothers hit the stage Monday night, July 21. The brothers opened for Hannah Montana here last summer and are back promoting their new album and making a stop on their Burnin' Up Tour.

On Tuesday, July 22, the Omaha arena will see its third show in as many days when the Dave Matthews Band performs. They have become one of the hottest touring acts in the country and will put on a great show when they come to Omaha with opening act Ingrid Michaelson.

The people running the Qwest Center will get a night off, but will be hard at work on Thursday, July 24 when the legendary Neil Diamond comes to Omaha. The man noted for memorable hits like "Coming To America" and "Love On The Rocks" is out on the road and dazzling audiences with his classic sounds, and he'll no doubt put on a great show in Omaha as well.

You can get tickets to these Qwest Center concerts, as well as concerts all around the area and all over the country, at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

One of the traditionally hottest acts on the touring scene comes to Omaha when the Dave Matthews Band performs at the Qwest Center on Tuesday, July 22.

Dave Matthews started out as a bartender in a Charlottesville, Va., but his songwriting skills quickly led him down the path toward rock royalty. After putting a band together using some of the best jazz and fusion musicians from his native Virginia, the band has gone on to multimillion-selling status, a rabid fan base and numerous Grammy Awards.

The band's first major label success came in 1994 with the album "Under The Table And Dreaming." The follow-up album, "Crash," included the Grammy Award-winning "So Much To Say" and they have also had huge hits with "Too Much" and "Crash Into Me." The band is out on tour supporting a new album this summer.

Don't miss out on a great show. Get your tickets to see the Dave Matthews Band at the Qwest Center on Tuesday, July 22. Get the best seats in the house with Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

You've seen them on The Disney Channel and "American Idol" -- now here's a chance to see them live and in person.

The Jonas Brothers will be at the Qwest Center in Omaha Monday, July 21. Plenty of good seats are still available for what should be a great show featuring a trio of promising young musicians.

The Jonas Brothers served as the opening act for Mylie Cyrus' on-screen character, Hannah Montana. This time, the three brothers will be on their own for what should be a fun, exciting show.

Don't miss out on an opportunity to see The Jonas Brothers in concert. Get your tickets for their Monday, July 21 performance at Qwest Center now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

One of the legends of classic rock will be in town when Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers rock the Qwest Center on Sunday, July 20.

The band was a radio mainstay during the late 1970's and early 1980's, with classics like "Refugee," "I Need To Know" and "The Waiting." The band also made a name for itself during the early days of MTV with some of their more creative videos for songs like "Don't Come Around Here No More," "You Got Lucky" and "Jammin' Me."

The band will play many of their greatest hits during their show at the Qwest Center, and another rock legend will open when Steve Winwood gets the night's festivities under way. Don't miss out on a great night of music. Get your tickets to see Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at the Qwest Center on Sunday, July 20 at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

World records are under assault at the Qwest Center as the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials continues through the end of this week.

Natalie Coughlin and Aaron Peirsol both broke world records in their respective finals events of the 100-meter backstroke. Coughlin broke the record twice, breaking it in the prelims earlier in the day.

A lot of the credit goes to the athletes who continue to put maximum effort into their events, but some of the credit is also going to new swimsuits that seem to allow swimmers to move quicker through the water.

The Speedo LZR Racer suits are "a phenomenal leap forward in technology," according to Team USA coacah Mark Schubert, who told the Omaha World-Herald that he expected a number of records to be broke in the pool at Qwest Center during these trials.

The suits are sleeker full-body suits that have created some controversy in swimming circles. The fabric is more water-repellent and slicker, likened to shark skin. The pieces of the suit are welded together, rather than sewn, which eliminates seams that tend to cause drag in the water. It compresses the body to reduce vibration and holds the body in a more streamlined manner.

There are a number of suit designers who are not happy with the new suits, including Tyr, who has filed a lawsuit against Speedo claiming Speedo is stifling competition by suggesting that anyone not wearing one of their suits could wind up not swimming fast enough to qualify for the Olympics.

For now, though, the suits seem to be helping out already-outstanding athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff, and you can see them and many other top swimmers through the end of the week at the Qwest Center.

A limited number of tickets are left for the trials, so don't miss out -- get your U.S. Olympic Swim Trials tickets now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

The U.S. Olympic Swim Trials are into their third day at the Qwest Center, and four finals events are on the docket for Tuesday night's session.

On Monday night, Katie Hoff won her second event of the trials, taking the women's 400-meter freestyle title. Her time of 4:02.32 was just 12 hundredths of a second off her own U.S. record, set in 2006.

Brendan Hansen won the men's 100-meter breaststroke with a time of :59.93. He is the current world record holder and was eight-tenths of a second shy of matching his standard.

The most exciting finals race of the night was in the women's 100-meter butterfly. Christine Magnuson edged Elaine Breeden by a tenth of a second, touching the wall in 58.11 seconds. The race was close to the end, with seven of the eight finalists finishing less than a second apart.

Tuesday's finals include the 200-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke for the men, while the women will compete in the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter backstroke.

You can order U.S. Olympic Swim Trials tickets through Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

It didn't take long for swimmers competing in the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials to make their mark on the record book.

Both Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff won their respective 400-meter individual medley events Sunday night, and both did it in world-record times. Phelps won the event with a time of 4:05.25, beating Ryan Lochte, who also broke the world record but finished about a second behind Phelps at 4:06.08.

Not to be outdone, Hoff also set the new world standard in the finals of her event, finishing in 4:31.12. She finished almost two seconds ahead of Elizabeth Beisel.

In Monday morning's session, a world record was broken twice in consecutive heats. Hayley McGregory set a new standard in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 59.15 seconds, breaking the mark of 59.21 seconds set by Natalie Coughlin. Not to be outdone, Coughlin stepped up in the very next heat and lowered the world record even further, touching the wall in 59.03 seconds.

And that's just the first three sessions -- there are still 12 more sessions of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials taking place at the Qwest Center, and you can see all the action with tickets from Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

A lot of work has gone into preparing the Qwest Center for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, which begin on Sunday, June 29 and continue through July 6.

Most impressive in the preparations has been the installation of two 800,000-gallon swimming pools in the arena and convention center. Each pool was specifically built for this event and shipped to Nebraska from Italy. It took about a week to put each pool together -- the warm-up pool was constructed in the convention center in early May, with the competition pool put together in the main arena later that month.

Once completed, the Omaha Fire Department helped pump water into each pool, taking about 10 hours to fill each pool to its 800,000-gallon capacity. Heaters were used to warm each pool to approximately 80 degrees, making them ready for competition in early June for the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational, the final tune-up for athletes before the Olympic trials.

Some of the world's top swimmers will compete in Omaha for a shot at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Among the top competitors expected to participate are former Olympic medalists Dara Torres, Natalie Coughlin, Amanda Beard, Amanda Weir, Gabe Woodward, Peter Vanderkaay, Neil Walker and seven-time gold medalist Michael Phelps.

It's a unique opportunity for sports fans in the Midwest to witness Olympic-caliber competition, and Ticket Express has a limited number of tickets available for this event. Don't miss out on a great chance to see future Olympic gold medalists in action. Get your tickets for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials with Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.