The DEC hosted 313 Presents President Howard Handler on Tuesday, March 14, at the Fox Theatre. In a fireside chat with Music Journalist Gary Graff, Howard discussed “The Enduring Power of Live Entertainment” and answered questions from the audience.
The event concluded with a behind-the-scenes tour to learn the many secrets of the Fox Theatre.
Howard Handler is President of 313 Presents, Detroit’s premier live event company. Inspired by the soul of Detroit, 313 Presents books, produces and promotes more than 350 concerts, theatrical productions, sporting events and family shows a year at six world-class venues across southeastern Michigan, including Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, Comerica Park and Pine Knob Music Theatre, Pollstar’s 2022 #1 amphitheater in the world.
Howard is a pioneering entertainment and sports industry exec with a track record of success across a range of world class companies. Throughout his career, he’s ignited and grown the businesses and brands at some of the most noted companies in the world: Major League Soccer, Madison Square Garden, Virgin Mobile, The National Football League, MTV and Saturday Night Live.
Howard holds a bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
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