Maine_Savings_Amphitheater

Maine Savings Amphitheater

Maine Savings Amphitheater

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The Maine Savings Amphitheater (previously known as the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, and Darling's Waterfront Pavilion) is an open-air amphitheater located within the Waterfront Park in Bangor, Maine. The venue is a temporary structure built alongside the Penobscot River. The venue typically operates from July until October.

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It is home to the Waterfront Concert Series.

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The amphitheater opened July 27, 2010, with a concert by Celtic Woman.[1] Owned by the city of Bangor,[2] the venue can house up to 15,000 spectators depending on configuration. In 2012, a proposal was submitted to the City Council to make the amphitheater a permanent venue.[3] The council voted to keep the venue but declined its transition to a permanent stage.[4] Renovation were made in 2013 to maintain the grounds, adhere to noise ordinances and expand the venue from 8,000 to 16,500.[5] The venue seats 6,400 under the Hussey seating and has lawn space for over 10,000 spectors.[6]

A University of Maine study in 2013 showed that the economic impact of the Waterfront Concert series totaled more than $30 million since 2010.[7]

References

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    Neffand, Andrew; Russell, Eric (July 27, 2010). "Celtic Woman to kick off concert series". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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    McCrea, Nick (March 26, 2013). "Bangor Council moves forward on Hope House expansion, backs bid to extend Waterfront Concerts agreement to 2021". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
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    Neff, Andrew (June 20, 2012). "Waterfront development in high gear with Concerts stage repositioning, park work". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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    Neff, Andrew (December 7, 2011). "Bangor approves deal to keep Waterfront Concerts". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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    Ricker, Nok-Noi (July 31, 2013). "Bangor to put down stone at Waterfront Concerts venue after odor problems". Bangor Daily News. Bangor Publishing Company. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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    "Maine Savings Amphitheater | Ervin Architecture". ervinarchitecture.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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    McCrea, Nick (January 14, 2013). "Waterfront Concerts pumps 30 million into Bangor economy, UMaine study finds". Bangor Daily News.

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