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Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 19 - 2009

Description: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte is an outdoor amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina. The venue opened in 1991 as the Blockbuster Pavilion, and replaced the Paladium Amphitheatre as the areas defacto music venue. The venue is operated by Live Nation and is one of a handful of Verizon Wireless branded Amphitheatres located throughout the nation.

Address: 707 Pavilion Blvd / Charlotte, NC 28256
Seating Capacity: 18500
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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | Charlotte, NC

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 19 - 2009

Description: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Charlotte North Carolina. Opened in 1992, there are actually four separate theatres that make up the complex. Belk Theatre is the largest theatre and is equipped to handle everything from a rock concert to opera. Booth Theatre is a more intimate setting, seating 434, which focuses more on dance and choral performances. The McGlohon Theatre and Duke Power Theatre are housed in the Spirit Center.

Address: 130 North Tryon Street / Charlotte, NC 28202
Seating Capacity: 2100
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Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | Jacksonville, FL

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 12 - 2009

Description: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium is a football stadium housing the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) located in Jacksonville Florida, resting beside the St Johns River. The stadium’s primary purposes is for the Jaguars, but it does host other events like concerts, monster truck shows and the annual “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” pitting the fierce rivals of Georgia and Florida against one another on supposed neutral ground. The stadium also participates in annual bowl action hosting the Gator Bowl which matches an ACC opponent against either a Big East or Big 12 foe. In 2005, the stadium played host to Super Bowl XXXIX where the New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.

Address: 1 Stadium Place / Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Seating Capacity: 76867
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Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, NC

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 11 - 2009

Description: Bank of America Stadium is a football stadium located in Charlotte, NC that serves as home to the Carolina Panthers (NFL). The stadium also hosts the yearly Meineke Car Care Bowl which features two of the premier teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Big East. The construction of the venue was largely paid for through Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) which was a new concept in the early-1990s. The pledged PSLs also went a long way towards convincing NFL owners to award the first new expansion franchise in two decades to Carolina.

Address: 800 South Mint Street / Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Seating Capacity: 73504
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Johnny Mercer Theatre | Savannah, GA

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 11 - 2009

Description: Johnny Mercer Theatre is one of the larger venues serving the Savannah Georgia market. The venue houses a variety of events that come to the Savannah area from Broadway musicals and ballets to concerts and comedy shows.

Address: 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue / Savannah, GA 31401
Seating Capacity: 2524
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Vivian Beaumont Theatre | New York, NY

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 11 - 2009

Description: Vivian Beaumont Theatre is a Broadway theatre located in the Lincoln Center complex in the Upper West Side of Manhattan New York. The theatre is setup more like an amphitheatre than Broadway’s normal theatre seating arrangement. The building is named after Vivian Beaumont, former actress and Macy’s heiress, who donated $3 to the building costs. The theatre currently is running the successful revival of South Pacific.

Address: 150 West 65th Street / New York, NY
Seating Capacity: 1080
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Lakewood Amphitheatre | Atlanta, GA

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 11 - 2009

Description: Lakewood Amphitheatre is an outdoor music venue located in Atlanta Georgia. Opening in 1989, it has catered to some of the biggest names in music as they passed through the Southeast including Britney Spears, Van Halen and Jimmy Buffett. The venue has had its fair share of name changes. It originally sported the logo Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre only to become Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre in 2001. 2008 brought the bankruptcy of Hi-Fi Buys so Aaron’s took over the naming rights.

Address: 202 Lakewood Way SW / Atlanta, GA 30315
Seating Capacity: 19000 (7000 under cover, 12000 on lawn)
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Gershwin Theatre | New York, NY

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 11 - 2009

Description: Gershwin Theatre is located in Midtown Manhattan in the Paramount Plaza Building. The theatre bears the name of famous composer George Gershwin. It originally opened as the Uris Theatre in November of 1972 featuring the musical Viva Galactica. The theatre is home to the long running Broadway musical smash Wicked and has hosted productions of Annie, Singin’ in the Rain as well as musical stars like Frank Sinatra.

Address: 222 West 51st Street / New York, NY
Seating Capacity: 1933
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Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park | Alpharetta, GA

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 10 - 2009

Description: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is a new venue located in Alpharetta Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta). The venue is owned by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and was officially opened with a 4 night stand by the Eagles in May 2008. In the venues short career, it has played host to such big acts as John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band and Stevie Wonder.

Address: 2200 Encore Parkway / Alpharetta, GA 30004
Seating Capacity: 12000
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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Atlanta, GA

Posted by James Wolfe On June - 10 - 2009

Description: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in northwest Atlanta Georgia was recently opened in September of 2007. Sitting at the I-75 and I-285 interchange, the $145 million facility has an interesting architectural flow, the top of the building rising in swirls similar to an ice cream cone. The Centre’s first resident is the Atlanta Opera who left their tired digs at the Atlanta Civic Center for a posh upgrade.

Address: 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway / Atlanta, GA 30339
Seating Capacity: 2750
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