I had always dreamed of seeing Madison Square Gardens in all its splendor. Something about its historical past and old Hollywood style fascinated me to no end.
As I entered 33rd street the breathtaking view of the Garden started becoming clearer. Right from the eastern end of the arena, the coolness being generated through the gentle blush of tall vegetation surrounding the structure presented the warmth with a pinch of enchanting aroma at the entry. As I got closer, the fully luminescent architectural monument was already overflowing with variety of population. People from all walks of life were just as excited as I was to get inside. Even a very slight glimpse could give you the feel about its ability to accommodate variety of performances to any scale be it sports, music or any other form of entertainment.
In addition to the warmth, the feeling of safety too gets generated in the minds of all ticket holders. The security checks were stringent. New York’s finest security personnel probe you all over to ensure the safety of the endless crowd. As soon as I step over the barrier I realize that no picture has ever done this place justice. The ceilings are high and arched, like a passage way to heaven. Everywhere I turn it seemed the history of the Garden is throwing itself at me. The giant gold plated frames of celebrities cover every inch of the gigantic navy walls.
As I moved along the very wide aisles, a big gathering of a birthday party was about to begin in the box office lobby. An ideal setting for personal get-together – through well orchestrated arrangements for expressing our feelings is absolutely an amazing experience. And towards the left of this location opens to a big entrance which symbolized Moorish architectural elegance. It is the Wu Mu Theater which holds a variety of entertainment shows.
On this evening, I was fortunate to enjoy the leading Brazilian pop singer Roberto Carlos with the famous album Exitos. In spite of the announcement that the tickets for the show have already been pre-booked, the tour store support staff were exceedingly helpful in getting me one in the premiere group. Also, throughout the concourses the merchandise stands are positioned where one can go for a shopping spree if holding a valid credit card. Also the taste of finest chilled Scottish beer and best of the Brazilian coffee are made available all through “the garden.”
The arrangements at the sporting centre is an another spectacular design – the basket ball courts could soon turn into ice hockey fields within a space of two hours. The ice hockey field could drop the temperature in the arena near to 65 degrees and calls for better clothing to insulate you from the coolness. Also, if seated at far back from the ice field, elegant pieces of binoculars can be borrowed at a nominal cost.
Finally, I get to the dining area, which can be easily accessed through either sides of centre mall area. My imaginations of fine dining with celebrities can be materialized at this club terrace. Thus exploring through the worlds best arena on any evening at MSG gives rich glimpses of engineering or architectural flamboyance but what certainly lasts longer is the moments of joy from uniqueness in the delivery of hospitality and responsibility.