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Phase One of Patriot Center Renovations Complete
New Box Office Centralizes Ticket Sales at West Entry
Final Two Phases to be Completed Early Next Year
Fast approaching its twenty-third year in operation, the
Patriot Center is undergoing a $10 million renovation with
the first phase of construction completed this week. Phase
one of the renovations included the construction of a brand
new box office at the West entry, centralizing all ticket
sales operations. The new box office is located in close proximity
to Braddock Road and features six windows inside the new box
office lobby, as well as two outside windows. The original
layout of the arena included a main box office located at
the administrative entrance with three event-only box offices
located at the North, South and West entries. The first show
at the arena with the brand new centralized box office located
at the West entry will be The Wiggles on August 20.
“We wanted to direct our box office operations from
one main location in order to better serve our patrons. As
a result, the new box office became a key component to the
first phase of renovations for the building,” says Patriot
Center General Manager Barry Geisler. “As we move into
phase two and three of the renovations, we’ll see an
improved operations from the standpoint of concessions and
restroom facilities.”
Currently under construction is phase two, which involves
two brand new concession stands and two bathrooms at the North
entry. Two additional concession stands and two bathrooms
will be built during phase three at the South entry, as well
as a cosmetic facelift for the concourse inclusive of new
paint and ceiling tiles. Renovations are slated for completion
during the early part of 2009.
The Patriot Center is a 10,000 seat arena located on the
campus of George Mason University. Home to George Mason’s
men’s and women’s basketball teams, the arena
has had over 8.5 million visitors attend over 2,612 events
since opening in 1985. Concerts at the building over the years
have ranged from Bruce Springsteen to Keith Urban to Gwen
Stefani to the Jonas Brothers and family shows have ranged
from Barney to Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus
to the Harlem Globetrotters. Events scheduled for the building
this fall include Disney on Ice “Worlds of Fantasy”,
Enrique Iglesias with Aventura, American Freedom Festival
with Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins and Pro Live Boxing with
Jimmy Lange.
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