Highlights
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 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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S. Williams drops match, will lose No. 1 ranking
Serena Williams' game collapsed in Stuttgart, Germany, after she swept the first set, leading to a 0-6, 6-1, 6-4 loss to China's Li Na that will cost her the No. 1 ranking. By dropping the second-round match at the Porsche Grand Prix, Williams will be...Tags: Chicago Bulls, Sugar Ray, Lance Armstrong, Jaime Moreno, B.J. Surhoff
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Mary J. Blige concert canceled
By a baltimoresun.com reporterMary J. Blige won't be coming to Baltimore next month. The R&B singer has canceled her Oct. 8 stop at the 1st Mariner Arena because of a scheduling conflict. Refunds will be available at point of purchase, according to promoter Live Nation.Tags: Mary J Blige
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Dementieva to play No. 1 S. Williams
Pam Shriver, who will stage her 23rd annual Charity Tennis Classic here Nov. 21, has been going through records with her staff, trying to determine whether there has ever been such a star-studded cast assembled for the main match at this event. "We've...Tags: Serena Williams, Maxim Afinogenov, U.S. Open Tennis, Sony Corp., LM Ericsson Telephone Company
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Wie shoots 65 in qualifier, moves into second place
Michelle Wie shot a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 in Rancho Mirage, Calif., in the second round of an LPGA Tour sectional qualifying tournament, putting her in second place in a field of 164. Wie, 18, was three shots behind South Korea's Sun-Ju Ahn, who... -
Eclectic schedule
SEPTEMBER THROUGH SEPT. 14 RV Outdoor Show, Fairgrounds THROUGH SEPT. 18 Contemporary Ceramics from Wales, Clayworks THROUGH SEPT. 18 Symbiosis: Animal and Human Form, Clayworks THROUGH OCT. 5 Tableware Show, Potters THROUGH DEC. 8 Selling the Candidates:...Tags: Christmas, Table Tennis, Dance, Academic Progress, Classical Music
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Pop music schedule
September Sept. 5 Arbouretum, Psychic Paramount, Pontiak, Talking Head Sept. 5 Coal, Black Day 7, RHL Sept. 5 Gaelic Storm, Recher Sept. 5 Honor by August, Kill the Alarm, Dreamsacapes Project, 9:30 Club Sept. 5 Pure Prairie League, Firefall, Birchmere...Tags: Todd Rundgren, Alanis Morissette, Billy Bragg, Steve Earle, Kelly Clarkson
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A new route to a green arena
My colleague Dan Rodricks has made a persuasive case for replacing 1st Mariner Arena with a world-class facility - built to the highest "green" standards and capable of drawing professional sports teams and top-flight entertainment events. He's talking...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Vehicles, Madison Square Garden, Hybrid Vehicles
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In concert
Friday Bob Newhart Warner Theatre, 13th Street (between E and F streets) Northwest, Washington. 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com. Gaelic Storm Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. 410-337-7210, 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com. Honor by August, Kill...Tags: Patti LaBelle, Hotels and Accommodations, Federal Hill, Alanis Morissette, Steve Earle
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Dining for $25 or less: Sidecar Grill
Special to The Baltimore SunBedrock's Sidecar Grill feels like the kind of contemporary retro spot where characters on teen television shows gather for french fries and pizza. Think of it as the Peach Pit for the quickly evolving west side. This bright new dining space is...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Labor Day
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City officials put out call for more arena proposals
The $300 million sports and entertainment venue to replace Baltimore's aging 1st Mariner Arena should be an iconic structure developed with "maximum private financial support," city officials said yesterday in a formal request for developer proposals....Tags: Government, Ed Hale, Public Officials
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Velvet-voiced Anita Baker could try jazzing it up
Anita Baker has never really been a jazz singer. But she could be; she certainly has the chops. Over the years, the Ohio-born, Detroit-raised singer-songwriter has performed at jazz festivals around the world. On her six studio albums, all of which have...Tags: Whitney Houston, Paetec Jazz Festival, Anita Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Janet Jackson
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