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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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: Virgin Music Festival, National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Hockey League, Pimlico Race Course, New Jersey Nets
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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: Miley Cyrus, Government, George Strait, National Hockey League, National Government
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She's soulful, by any standard
Sun pop music criticAlicia Keys has aspirations of being a rock star, belting over screaming guitars. She also sees herself as a jazz chanteuse, elegantly dressed while scat-singing and improvising melodies on her beloved piano. Then she wants to do more acting -- some...Tags: Studios, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Clive Davis, New York
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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, American Idol, Television
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Go Today
Violinist Rieu performsDutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50-$75. Call 410-547-7428 or go to ticketmaster.com. >>>> FYI Susan Reimer is on... -
Lil' Wayne a big letdown on the stage
Sun pop music criticWhere was he? After 30 minutes stretched to an hour and then another 45 minutes, it seemed that Lil' Wayne, the acclaimed New Orleans rapper, was going to be a no-show. He was the headliner Wednesday night at 1st Mariner Arena, and it was also the same...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Music, Hurricanes, Meteorological Disasters, Popular Music
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Getting on board
Sun reporterIt was June 2001, and the price of a gallon of regular gasoline had soared to $1.68 a gallon. It was so ridiculous that many folks said to heck with it, we'll take mass transit. And they did. There were 5 million more transit trips taken in the United...Tags: Prices, Transportation, Dupont E I Nemours & Company, Annapolis, Commuting
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Lil Wayne album tests new waters but keeps hits coming
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Actors of a certain standing live by an old adage - "one for the money, one for the work" - a bit of career calculus where they switch off between working on money-making blockbusters and more artistic, less commercial...Tags: Bob Dylan, Amy Winehouse, Macy Gray, Gucci Group NV, Music
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Season's sizzling sounds
Sun pop music criticSummer is the best time to experience the transporting power of live music -- especially at outdoor festivals. With the sun above, good food, drinks and fun-loving friends around you, the summer concert experience becomes indelible. This year, there will...Tags: Anita Baker, Jazz Music, Music, Arts, Folk Music
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Editor's note
UniSun editorI have never really enjoyed the cold weather in the Northeast, so I'm glad that winter is over, spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner. I love to bask in the heat of the sun's rays. And I hope you do, too. In this issue of UniSun,...Tags: Illnesses, Charles Theatre, Eating Disorders, Music, Movies
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