Genesis Convention Center

Just like with most things in Gary — I really don’t have that much to say! Lol Graduating from Indiana University with my Master’s is what brought me here. I’d always passed the place hopping off of the skyway from Chicago but always thought it looked like a creepy, empty place that could be the scene for a scary movie.
The place actually is bigger and nicer on the inside than I thought. Held our graduation well and there was more than enough room for friends and family. Parking was a bit of a hassle but with an event like graduation, what’s to be expected? We got ushered out of there quickly when it ended. They didn’t want the rift raft tearing down the last recognizable building in the city.
*shrug*

It is one of two places in Gary to see a show (West Side HS would be #2). However, I’ve been to many shows here with positive experiences. All the big names/​concert come here when visiting Gary. The city host their large events here, like MLK, Jr day. Overall the shows here are good quality for the city and the surrounding areas.
However, I have also seen the Genesis Center used for major shows, such as the Ms. USA pageants that Trump brought to the city in the early 00’s, which was top quality. So the Genesis Center can do really great shows, as the place has been kept up mainly due to the use of the Steelcats team.
Yes, you are coming to Gary, IN for entertainment. However, it does not mean that you will miss out on receiving a top ranked experience due to the location. The Genesis Center is more than able to provide a quality show.

I only gave it two stars because it’s the only place in Gary to see a concert. The question is if the concert is worth the bullet whizzing past your head while there. I can remember being maybe 10yrs old seeing someone getting beat in the head with a baseball bat. What a child hood huh. I did see my first wrestling match there and not that WWE soap opera crap. I’m talking Macho man Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Ravishing Rick Rude. I can’t believe they even came to Indy but they probably didn’t know the risk of this place back then. I’m sure as soon as the fights ended they hauled ass out of the city, I know I would and I’ve live here for 20yrs.