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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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Just-announced concerts
Baltimore Sun reporterMat Kearney at the Recher Theatre on Sept. 22. Tickets go on sale July 17. 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com. Rob Thomas at the Patriot Center on Nov. 10. Tickets go on sale July 17. 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com. The Flaming Lips with Explosions in...Tags: Constitutional Issues, New Kids on the Block (music group), Dining and Drinking, Tori Amos, Beyonce
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Choice of developer for new city arena delayed
Baltimore officials have put off selecting a developer for a downtown sports and entertainment venue but say they remain committed to the project, a replacement for the aging 1st Mariner Arena that could cost at least $300 million. "It is a complicated... -
City opera plans need not be grand
No, I haven't stopped thinking about Baltimore's opera future. And, thanks to some others in the area similarly focused, I've got a lot more to think about. Last week, Giorgio Lalov and Jenny Kelly announced the debut season of their Baltimore Opera...Tags: Mount Vernon, Classical Music, Music Theater, St. Louis, Opera
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Mariners puncture Armor in last game before playoffs
The Mariners intercepted five passes, including two that were returned for touchdowns by defensive back Andre Letren, in a 70-22 rout of the D.C. Armor on Saturday night at 1st Mariner Arena. The Mariners (9-5) will play at the Reading Express (11-3) in...Tags: Clubs and Associations
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Beard, Langhorne lift Mystics past Sky, Toliver, 81-72
Alana Beard had 31 points and five assists to lead the host Washington Mystics to an 81-72 victory over the Chicago Sky. Crystal Langhorne (Maryland) had 14 points and six rebounds for the Mystics (4-1). Jia Perkins led the Sky (3-3) with 15 points, six...Tags: Indianapolis 500, International Boxing Federation, Tamarine Tanasugarn, NASCAR, Germany
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Beyonce coming to Baltimore as 'Sasha Fierce'
Isn't it good to be Beyonce?
One would think, right? With a No. 1 movie, Obsessed, with the honor of performing for the President and First Lady's Inaugural dance, with Jay-Z as her lawfully wedded man. ... What's not to like about being B?
Something,...Tags: Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Obsessed (movie), Beyonce, David Bowie
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NFL heading to Supreme Court for antitrust suit
The NFL is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. The Supreme Court could decide as early as by Monday whether it will hear the case, which involves...Tags: Court Administration, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking, Local Authority, NFL
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Concert review: Beyonce gives energized performance in Baltimore
Baltimore SunThrongs of buppies dressed in designer dresses and spiked stilettos crowded First Mariner Arena last night in support of the woman they call Diva, Sasha Fierce, B or more commonly, Beyonce. Whatever moniker you chose, the former Destiny's Child front-...Tags: Beyonce, Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton
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'American Idol' tour coming to Baltimore Aug. 5, D.C. Aug. 4
Reality CheckI was off yesterday and missed the announcement, but the American Idol tour dates have been announced, and the Top 10 will be in the area not once, but twice.The tour will stop at Washington's Verizon Center on Aug. 4......Tags: Popular Music
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Members of Fleetwood Mac put their stormy past behind them
Few rock 'n' roll bands openly displayed their internal fissures like Fleetwood Mac - or rode them to greater success.
But the hurt feelings and emotional turmoil that were poured onto vinyl for 1977's mega-platinum Rumours, still one of the best-selling...Tags: John Mayall, Stevie Nicks
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