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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OCT. 12 "The Clean Up Woman" JD Lawrence's new stage play and dramedy, The Clean Up Woman, stars Jackee Harry, Telma Hopkins, Christopher Williams and George Wilborn. 8 p.m. at Morgan State University, Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Drive. $39....Tags: George Clinton, John Witherspoon, Colleges and Universities, Diseases, History
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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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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: Lance Armstrong, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Cycling, Katie Hoff, Jaime Moreno
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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: Sony Corp., Maxim Afinogenov, Serena Williams, LM Ericsson Telephone Company, U.S. Open Tennis
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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... -
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: Steve Earle, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Mike Doughty, Janet Jackson, Federal Hill
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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: So You Think You Can Dance, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, Christianity, Walters Art Museum, Table Tennis
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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: Frankie Avalon, Christopher Cross, Steve Earle, Paramount, Wayne Newton
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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: Employees, Sheila Dixon, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Vehicles, Medical Staff
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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: Jason Castro, Popular Music
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A worthy endeavor?
City and state officials recently announced their selection of the location for a new arena in Baltimore. Their preferred site is where 1st Mariner Arena sits now, and it seems the rationale for this choice is to "anchor the revitalization of downtown's...Tags: Economic Policy, Colleges and Universities, M&T Bank Stadium, Ed Hale
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The Jonas Brothers burning up, even with adults
Sun criticLook around the crowd attending the Jonas Brothers concert at 1st Mariner Arena tonight. Chances are that some of the fans will be more than 5 feet tall and are watching their cholesterol. They might not even have children in tow. It's true that the...Tags: Kevin Jonas, People, Popular Music, George Michael, Justin Timberlake
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