Summary
The 1st Mariner Arena opened in 1962 as the Civic Center. It became the Baltimore Arena in 1986, then 1st Mariner Arena in 2003. With a capacity of 11,000-14,000, the arena holds a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and family-oriented shows. The arena, which is in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor, is home to the Baltimore Blast soccer team. National and international acts such as the Rolling Stones, Elvis, the Beatles, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Rascal Flatts and U2 have performed there over the years. In 2006, the arena held the 55th Annual Miss USA Competition. Philadelphia-based SMG manages the arena, which is owned by the city. In 2007, a report commissioned by the Maryland S...
The 1st Mariner Arena opened in 1962 as the Civic Center. It became the Baltimore Arena in 1986, then 1st Mariner Arena in 2003. With a capacity of 11,000-14,000, the arena holds a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and family-oriented shows. The arena, which is in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor, is home to the Baltimore Blast soccer team. National and international acts such as the Rolling Stones, Elvis, the Beatles, Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana), Rascal Flatts and U2 have performed there over the years. In 2006, the arena held the 55th Annual Miss USA Competition. Philadelphia-based SMG manages the arena, which is owned by the city. In 2007, a report commissioned by the Maryland Stadium Authority recommended that the city find a replacement for the aging arena, especially if it wanted to attract a minor-league sports team. The report found that repairing the existing arena would be too costly. Seven groups are presenting plans, which include alternate locations, and the Baltimore Development Corp. may make its recommendation to the city by spring 2008.
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New arena seen at current spot
Sun ReporterThe Baltimore Development Corp. is expected to announce today that it has narrowed the list of potential sites for a new arena, and several developers believe the current location of the 1st Mariner Arena will be chosen for the new venue. Many of the...Tags: M&T Bank Stadium, Ed Hale, Sheila Dixon
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Disney has recipe for tween pop
Sun pop music criticJust a few months ago, Baltimore and the rest of America were caught up in the craze over tween queen Hannah Montana. At the sold-out 1st Mariner Arena, some parents showed up at ticket windows begging, pleading and even weeping to get their family in to...Tags: Family, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Jonas Brothers, Popular Music, Britney Spears
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'American Idol': Top 10 Hit The Road Next Month
Reality CheckArchie, Cookie and the rest of the American Idol Top 10 are touring the nation starting July 1. They'll be in Baltimore at 1st Mariner Arena on Aug. 12. The next day, they'll be in Philly. On Aug, 14, they......Tags: Popular Music, Jason Castro
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Opinions of city's WNBA viability vary
Sun ReporterCan a women's professional basketball team make it in Baltimore? "Absolutely," said Brenda Frese, coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. "Won't happen," said John Moag, former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman. Frese and Moag...Tags: ESPN, National Basketball Association, Ron Howard, Sheila Dixon
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Still rockin'
Sun reporterAt a time when Baltimore officials are poised to make recommendations on a new indoor sports and concert arena, the aging facility that's being replaced is performing better than ever. 1st Mariner Arena, badly in need of renovations, had its best year...Tags: National Hockey League, George Strait, National Basketball Association, Colleges and Universities, Miley Cyrus
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Tricia B. Bowley
Sun ReporterTricia Brooke Bowley, an activist who raised awareness about cystic fibrosis, died Friday of the disease and the long-term effects of a double lung transplant at Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care. The Towson resident was 37. Mrs. Bowley, who was born in...Tags: Health Treatments, Death and Dying
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Dixon, WNBA reps have discussed franchise opportunities
Sun reporterRepresentatives of the WNBA have met with Mayor Sheila Dixon to discuss the possibility of moving a franchise to Baltimore once a new downtown arena is built, Dixon said today. The mayor also said she'd like to see the new facility built on the same...Tags: Regional Authority, National Hockey League, Economic Policy, ESPN, National Basketball Association
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City sits on sideline in NBA competition
The two news items from early and late Wednesday weren't exactly related, but they were more than coincidental. In the morning: a front-page story in The Sun about how The Relic on Howard Street (aka 1st Mariner Arena) still makes a decent profit. At...Tags: Gilbert Arenas, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Hockey League, Roger Clemens, National Basketball Association
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A downtown arena
Frank Remesch, general manager of 1st Mariner Arena, has shown that big isn't necessarily better, and mid-size can be profitable. It's something members of a Baltimore Development Corp. team should keep in mind as they choose a location for a new...Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Mary J Blige, Miley Cyrus
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