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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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Globetrotters coming to Baltimore
Baltimore Sun staffThe Harlem Globetrotters, who played to two sellout shows in Towson last year, are bringing their 2010 World Tour to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena on Dec. 26 for two shows that day. They will take the court at 1st Mariner Arena at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m....Tags: CBS Corp., Family
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Brad Paisley is country's everyman
The past seems ever-present in Brad Paisley's music.
One of country music's biggest stars, Paisley has filled his songs with sentimental snapshots from times gone by. His first single, "Who Needs Pictures," opens with Paisley singing about an old Kodak...Tags: Brad Paisley, Music Industry, Country and Western (genre), Star Trek (movie, 2009), Keith Urban
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Rallo did MMA his way
If John Rallo looks like the kind of guy you would expect to see working as a bodyguard at a heavy metal rock concert, it's because that's what he used to do for a living. Tattoos cover his huge arms like a long-sleeve shirt, and his shoulders and upper...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Colleges and Universities, Motley Crue (music group), Ultimate Fighting Championship, Wrestling
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MMA makes Maryland debut
kevin.vanvalkenburg@baltsun.comThe first ever mixed martial arts bout in Maryland began Saturday night with a roar from the crowd and a flying kick to the chest. The kick was delivered by Steven Baker, a 145-pound fighter from Wilmington, Del., and it was witnessed by more than 5,...Tags: Wrestling, Sam Cassell, Metal and Mineral, Rickey Henderson, Ray Rice
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Jay-Z vs. Snoop Dogg
The differences between Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z - two hip-hop icons - can be subtle or striking.
Snoop drops it like it's hot. Jay-Z brushes his shoulders off.
Tonight, Snoop and Jay-Z will have at least one thing in common: They'll both be performing in...Tags: Martha Stewart, Potatoes, Gravy, Long Beach (Los Angeles, California), Jay-Z
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Business troubles won't affect Blast, owner Hale says
While Baltimore Blast owner Ed Hale battles through tough economic times with his banking and development businesses, he said he's certain those issues won't affect the team as it begins defense of its National Indoor Soccer League championship. "There's...Tags: Homes, Ed Hale
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4 shows, 1 night in Baltimore
For live music lovers, Tuesday night was a clash of the titans: Van Morrison, Jay-Z, Jewel and Snoop Dogg all performed at different Baltimore venues. It's rare to see such a diverse lineup of star musicians at once in Baltimore. Here are excerpts from...Tags: Jewel, Music Industry, Vehicles, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Van Morrison
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Greenspring continues roll, wins Laurel Park feature
Greenspring, trained by Chris Grove, won the $34,000 feature at Laurel Park, giving him four wins in five lifetime starts. The colt charged to the lead in mid-stretch and won the six-furlong race by 4 1/2 lengths in 1 minute, 9.49 seconds on the fast main...Tags: Pimlico Race Course, Clubs and Associations
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Live Nation: Kanye West, Lady Gaga tour canceled
Baltimore Sun reporterLive Nation announced Thursday night that the Kanye West- Lady Gaga "Fame Kills" tour is canceled. The tour was slated to stop at 1st Mariner Arena on Dec. 19 and Washington's Verizon Center on Dec. 30. Tickets for the area shows were not yet on sale,...Tags: Lady Gaga, Kanye West
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Dixon eyeing soccer arena
Baltimore Sun reportersMayor Sheila Dixon has asked the Maryland Stadium Authority to explore the possibility of building a soccer stadium in Baltimore to woo D.C. United, the Major League Soccer franchise in the nation's capital that has said it is looking for a new stadium....Tags: Imperial and Royal Matters, Gaming and Lotteries, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, John Morton, Energy Saving
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