promoter guide - Androscoggin Bank Colisée

PROMOTER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Management information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Venue History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notable Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ticket Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Market Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Building Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seating Capacites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Event Set-Up Possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Rental Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Local Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Local Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
APPENDIX
Permissable Truss Rigging Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Seating Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE ADDRESS: 190 Birch St. Lewiston, ME. 04240
MAIN PHONE: [207] 783.2009
MAIN FAX: [207] 783.3347
WEBSITE: www.thecolisee.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
General Manager:
Operations Manager:
Asst. Operations:
Finance Manager:
Communications:
Food & Beverage: Asst. Food & Beverage:
Box Office Manager:
Office Manager: Jim Cain | x 205
Michael Cain | x 209
Don Lamontagne | x 209
Kelly Kryukov
Shawna Romain
Judy Cain | x 201 Angela Lafrance | x 217 Jim Mercier | x 208
Danika Lamontagne | x 202 [email protected]
[email protected]
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BOX OFFICE TICKETING
Ticketing Host:
Phone Sales:
Internet Sales:
Box Office Hours: Windows:
Methods of Payment:
AudienceView Ticketing
[207] 783.2009 x 525
www.thecolisee.com | ticketing.thecolisee.com
Monday – Friday 9 – 5 | Open 4 hours prior to events on weekends
The Box Office has up to 7 operating windows
Cash [in person], Visa, Mastercard, Discover & AMEX
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Firland Management partners are proud to be owners & operators of the Androsocggin
Bank Colisée. In 2008, Firland purchased the facility from the City of Lewiston. Firland
is an experienced, hands-on team of consultants with experience in facility operation,
management and development in the ice rinks and multi-purpose recreation industry.
More information on
Firland Management can
be found online at
www.icerinks.com
Managing and consulting with ice rinks and multi-purpose recreation facilities across the
U.S. and Canada, Firland Management provides turnaround situations, operational reviews,
new facility development, day to day management and much more.
With a proven reputation for bringing failing facilities to profitability, Firland specializes in
turnaround situations, the biggest challenge facing the industry today. Firland has brought
facilities out of bankruptcy, assisted in re-financing debt for facilities on the verge, and has
guided many rinks to financial improvements.
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VENUE HISTORY
The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is a 67,000 square foot multipurpose facility, seating
approximately 3,682 for hockey and up to 4,500+ for concerts. The multi-purpose facility can
also host a wide variety of events including boxing, basketball, rodeos, ice shows, theatrical
productions and trade-shows. The Androscoggin Bank Colisée has over 800 parking spaces
with additional adjacent street parking.
The Androscoggin Bank Colisée (formerly the Central Maine Youth Center) was built in
1958-1959 to replace St. Dominics Regional High. Currently owned and operated by Firland
Management, the Arena has a long and proud history of a variety of events.
The Clay/Liston fight
produced arguably the
most famous photograph
in fight history with the
snapshot image of a brash
Ali taunting his rival
Liston to get off the mat.
It was the venue for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship rematch between Sonny
Liston and Muhammad Ali. On May 25, 1965, Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) beat Liston
in under three minutes.
The Maine Nordiques were the primary tenant at the Civic Center from 1973 - 1977. The
colorful team with a cast of characters right out of the movie Slap Shot were members of the
old North American Hockey League.
The Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association played exhibition games at the
Civic Center taking advantage of what was at the time the largest portable floor in the world.
The Lewiston MAINEiacs, a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey
League (QMJHL) and 2006 president cup winners, came to the arena in 2003 with a promise
that it would be renovated.
The strong showing of Lewiston and St. Dom’s high schools has resulted in several state and
New England high school championships through the years. The longest continuous tenants
of the Civic Center have been playing hockey on Birch Street since the building’s inception
in 1958. The high school tournaments to this day continue to bring in a raucous audience of
rabid fans and serve as a reminder of why the Civic Center was built in the first place.
The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is also host to a number of trade-shows. For 5 years it has
hosted the Androscoggin County Business to Business trade show - the largest business tradeshow in Maine.
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has added over $4 million in renovations to the facility
since 2005. The renovations included new administrative offices, food court/taverns and the
Shipyard Lounge. The new Shipyard Lounge/Conference Room has a capacity of 150 people
seated or 225 standing room only and is equipped with a state of the art entertainment
center. The system includes 5 42- inch plasma TV’s, surround sound, VCR/DVD players,
projection screen presentation capability, wireless internet access and PA system. The room
is ideal for meetings, conferences, social or special events.
Positioned as the main venue for entertainment & recreation in Androscoggin County
and beyond, Firland Managment continue to connect with the community by bringing in
popular productions, growing youth hockey programs and hosting Lewiston MAINEiacs
games. This past year the Colisée was host to the Maine Democratic Convention, 2 AHL
Portland Pirates and 2 NCAA University of Maine hockey games as well as the World Famous
Lipizanner Stallions and the Shrine Circus.
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NOTABLE EVENTS AT THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE
In January of 2010
Shinedown played a
Sold Out Performance.
50 Cent
Larry the Cable Guy
Bachman Turner Overdrive
Maine High School Hockey Playoffs
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Miranda Lambert
Black Label Society
Monster Trucks
Blues Traveler
Motley Crue
Bruce Springsteen
Professional Bull Riding
Business to Business Trade Show
Puddle of Mud
Care Bears Live
Sesame Street Live
Cirque de Soleil
Shinedown
Dierks Bentley
Skillet
Godsmack
the Doodle Bops
Ice Moto-Cross
Trace Adkins
Jeff Dunham
Two Cent
Killswitch Engage
Weezer
Kora Shrine Circus
WWF Wrestling
Korn
OXXFEST & BANGOR WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES
2010 & 2011 TICKET AGENTS
This past summer marked the inaugural year of the Bangor Waterfront Concert Series. The
Androscoggin Bank Colisée was chosen by the promoters to be the official ticket agent for
the Bangor series as well as Oxxfest at the Wiscasset raceway. Through walk-up, phone
and online sales our Box Office staff sold, printed and processed over 60,000 tickets and 2.5
million dollars for performances such as Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Godsmack, Miranda
Lambert, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jason Mraz, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. The Colisée has
been chosen once again for the 2011 Summer Concert Series.
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MARKET INFORMATION
The Twin Cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, are located on the banks of the Androscoggin
River in the south central section of the state of Maine. Lewiston is Maine’s second largest
city. Fifty percent of Maine’s population live within a 30 mile radius of Lewiston-Auburn.
The Lewiston Auburn
Economic Growth Council
provides more information
about the L/A Community
WWW.ECONOMICGROWTH.COM
There are almost one million people within 60 miles of L-A
and over 600,000 within 30 miles.
Androscoggin . . . 106,539
Cumberland. . . . . 278,559
York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,876
Kennebec. . . . . . . . 121,090
Oxford. . . . . . . . . . . . 56,244
Travel Distance (miles) from Lewiston to:
Augusta, ME. . . . . . . . . . . 30
Boston, MA. . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brunswick , ME. . . . . . . . 20
Bangor, ME. . . . . . . . . . 106
New York, NY . . . . . . . 349
Freeport, ME. . . . . . . . . . . 25
Portsmouth, NH . . . . . . 95
Portland, ME. . . . . . . . . . . 34
Quebec, PQ. . . . . . . . . . . 256
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BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
Square Footage: Center Floor: 17,000sq. ft.
Loading Area: The facility has one large bay door (12’ x 11’) located at the back of the facility
Elevators: There is one multipurpose elevator in the facility
Dressing/Locker Rooms: 6
Staging: The Androscoggin Bank Colisee owns full staging (40’ x 80’), barricade and stairs
First Aid: First aid services with trained paramedics on duty are required for all events
Floors/Levels:
1st level: Administrative/Box Office
2nd level: Concourse
3rd level: Shipyard Lounge/Conference Room
Electrical Capabilities (AMPS):
[2x] 400 Disconnect | 3 Phase | 208 Volts
[1x] 200 Disconnect | 3 Phase | 208 Volts
[1x] 100 Disconnect | 3 Phase | 208 Volts
Rigging: The rigging weight is 8,000lbs per truss brace with five truss braces per rafter. All
rigging plans, including the weight of each point, must be submitted to and approved by
Management prior to load in.
Forklift: The Androscoggin Bank Colisee owns one 6,00lb forklift. The forklift has a 187
inch height capability with two sets of forks – 6ft and 4ft.
Emergency Equipment: Fire sprinklers, smoke sensors and fire extinguishers are located
throughout the facility. The facility employs an emergency generator for life safety light
and sound only.
Public Restrooms: Two (2) Women’s with fourteen (14) stalls in each
Two (2) Men’s with three (3) stalls and thirteen (13) urinals in each
SEATING CAPACITES
Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3677
Half House (ga). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3148
Full House (seated). . . . . . . . . . 4500
Side Stage (with tables) . . . . . 3750
Full House (ga). . . . . . . . . . . . .4500+
Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3977
Half House (seated) . . . . . . . . . . 3171
Boxing/Wrestling/MMA. . 4500+
EVENT SET-UP POSSIBILITIES
Ice Hockey
Ice Shows
Basketball
Circus
Figure Skating
Rodeo
Boxing
Musical & Theatrical Concerts
Wrestling
Trade Shows
MMA
Family Shows
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GENERAL RENTAL POLICIES
RENTAL RATES
Precise facility rental rates are available upon request. All rental rates refer to the rental of
the building and do not include the cost of labor, equipment or other cost related to the event
not explicitly stated otherwise. As every show is unique, please contact us for a rental quote.
BOOKING PROCEDURES
Assignments of Dates – Prospective tenants must contact the General Manager to determine
the availability of dates. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will tentatively reserve requested
dates after completion of the license application by the tenant and acceptance by the
Androscoggin Bank Colisee. A date is not considered firm until a signed contract and required
deposit are returned to the building. The General Manager of the arena may deny the use of the
facility to any individual, group, organization, or event that would result in an unfair degree
of competition or is not in the best interest of Firland Management or the Androscoggin Bank
Colisee. If another tenant should request the dates in question or a portion thereof, the tenant
will be required to execute a contractual agreement and submit the required deposit within
48 hours of notification or within a time as specified by the General Manager, If the contract
and deposit are not received, the General Manager will release the dates without notice.
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
A deposit is required as consideration in order to secure a date at the arena. If less than thirty
days prior to the event an initial deposit of 100% of the base rent is required upon signing of
contract. For events with assigned dates less than one year and more than thirty days prior to
the event, a 50% deposit is due upon signing the contract and the balance is due 30 days prior.
For events with assigned dates one year or more in advance, a 25% deposit is due upon signing
of the contract. An additional 25% is due in 6 months prior to the event and the balance is due
30 days prior. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee management reserves the right to require an
additional sum in advance to cover estimated expenses and/or as a damage deposit which is
refundable after the event is settled and when a check of the facility is completed.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Tenant shall obtain, at its own cost and expense, commercial general liability insurance in
the name of Licensee which shall insure all operations of Licensee. Such insurance shall be
written with a limit of at least $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars) combined single limit
for bodily injury and property damage liability, personal injury liability and coverage for
all acts and/or omissions of any employees, agents, players, performers, contractors or subcontractors retained by Licensee. Such insurance shall be endorsed to be primary to and
not contributory with any coverage of Firland Management, the Androscoggin Bank Colisee
which may be applicable to the claim.
Tenant shall maintain, at it’s own cost and expense, Workman’s Compensation Insurance
in respect of its players, performers and other employees whose services are contemplated
be the event. Tenant must maintain Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits not less
that $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars) per accident. Certificates evidencing insurance
must be provided not less than ten (10) days prior to the event.
THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE NAME & LOGO
All references to the arena must be made as *the Androscoggin Bank Colisee* in it’s full
format. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee logo must be used in all materials used to promote
events. The logo must be displayed at the bottom of newspaper ads, brochures, billboards, etc.
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STATEMENT AND PAYMENT POLICY
All charges due to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee are payable on demand. Any balances
over 30 days will be charged a 2% monthly finance charge until payment is received. The
Androscoggin Bank Colisee will pay net proceeds due from ticket receipts less rent and
other charges in a timely manner after the conclusion of the event.
SETTLEMENT
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will produce a Box Office statement and settlement of all
monies owed upon closing the Box Office for the final performance.
EVENT REQUIREMENT AND STAFFING
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will provide and the lessee will be charged for all eventrelated staffing. This personnel includes box office services, ticket sellers, ticket collectors,
ushers, stagehands, security, technical lighting, sound and audio/visual personnel,
custodians, forklift operators, and the like. Tenants are instructed not to make any other
staffing arrangements for their events at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee without first
obtaining written permission from the General Manager. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee
requires general event staff and security for the building and perimeter.
BOX OFFICE TICKET SALES
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all sales of tickets in person, online and
over the phone. The tenant, exhibitors, or their representatives may not sell tickets themselves
or through any third party agents without the expressed written permission of the General
Manager. All sales of tickets must be done and coordinated through our Box Office.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all food and beverages served and
consumed throughout the facility. The tenant, exhibitors, or their representatives may not
sell food and beverage items at any time. Food and beverages may not be brought onto the
premises of the arena by exhibitors for the purpose of distribution to patrons without the
expressed written permission of the General Manager. Patrons mat not bring food and
beverages onto the premises of the arena at any time. In accordance with the rules and
regulations of the State of Maine, it is against the law for a tenant, exhibitor, or patron to
bring alcoholic beverages into the building for any purpose. All arrangements for alcoholic
beverages must be made through the arena. Under no circumstance will alcoholic beverages
purchased or distributed by a tenant, exhibitor, or patron be permitted to be taken off the
premises of the arena.
CATERING
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all catering services provided on the
premises. All catering will be provided by the arena’s food and beverage department.
The arena has the capacity to seat approximately 1,000 people for a catered function.
Arrangements for catered functions are made through the arena.
MARKETING SERVICES
The Androscoggin Bank Colisee’s “In-House” agency can assist you with numerous detail
involved to successfully market you event. Our agency can provide for the production and
placement of print and electronic advertising for a negotiated fee (based on time, labor and
expenses). The Androscoggin Bank Colisee can also assist with promotions, public relations
and publicity needed to ensure successful ticket sales.
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LOCAL MEDIA
PRINT:
Lewiston – Sun Journal | circ. Daily/31,422 Sunday/31,505
Lewiston – The Forecaster | circ. Weekly/70,000
Lewiston - The Twin City Times
Portland – The Press Herald | circ. Daily/60,821
Portland – The Sunday Telegram | circ. 92,406
Augusta – The Kennebec Journal | circ. Daily 14,000
Waterville – The Morning Sentinel | circ. Daily/18,000
Bangor – Bangor Daily News | circ. Daily/52,857 Sunday/60,531
TELEVISION:
WCSH/WLBZ | NBC Affiliate
WABI/WGME | CBS Affiliate
WVII/WMTW | ABC Affiliate
WPFO | Fox Affiliate
WPXT | CW Affiliate
RADIO:
WCYY-94.3FM | Alternative
WMME-92.3FM | Top 40
WJBQ-97.9FM | Top 40
WPOR-101.9FM | Country
WOXO-92.7FM | Country
WBLM-102.9FM | Classic Rock
WTHT-99.9FM | Classic Hits
WYAR-88.3FM | Nostalgia
WHCF-88.5FM | Religious
WJAB-96.3FM | Sports
WRBC91.5FM | Bates College Radio
WMPG-90.9FM | USM Radio
WMED-91.9FM | UMO Radio
WBOR-91.1FM | Bowdoin College Radio
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LOCAL SERVICE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE
AIRPORTS:
Portland International Jetport | 1001 Westbrook St. Portland, ME 04102 | [207] 874.8877
Bangor International Jetport | 287 Godfrey Boulevard, Bangor, ME 04401 | [207] 992.4600
ACCOMMODATIONS:
We can provide special room rates through our partnership with the
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch | 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210 | [207] 784.4433
RESTAURANTS:
The following is a list of popular restaurants in Lewiston/Auburn
Fuel Restaurant | 49 Lisbon St. Lewiston | [207] 333.3835
Fishbones | 70 Lincoln St. Lewiston | [207] 333.3663
Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company | 68 Main Street, Auburn | [207] 376.2739
Pepper & Spice (Thai) | 875 Lisbon St. Lewiston | [207] 782.7526
Hacienda Del Patron (Mexican) | 838 Lisbon St, Lewiston | [207] 689.3196
DaVinci’s | Bates Mill Complex 150 Mill Street, Lewiston | [207] 782.2088
GridIron Restaurant Sports Pub | 1567 Lisbon St. Lewiston | [207] 777.6353
Simones Hot Dog Stand | 99 Chestnut Street, Lewiston | [207] 782.8431
Marché | 40 Lisbon St, Lewiston | [207] 333.3836]
Old Orchard Beach Pizza | 365 Sabattus Street, Lewiston | [207] 777.1911
Domino’s Pizza |62 School St. Auburn | [207] 783.2200
Papa John’s | 850 Lisbon St. Lewiston | [207] 786.7272
Pizza Hut | 875 Sabattus St. Lewiston | [207] 777.7111
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APPENDIX: PERMISSABLE TRUSS RIGGING LOADS
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APPENDIX: SEATING CHARTS
Hockey | 3677
Full House [Seated] | 4500
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Full House [GA] | 4500+
Half House [seated] | 3171
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Half House [ga] | 3148
Side Stage [with tables] | 3750
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Boxing/Wrestling/MMA | 5477
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