at the Prairie Capital Convention Center
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Springfield, IL 62701
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Brett Eldredge’s single “Beat of the Music” races to #1 in the country leading up to performance at BOS Plaza
Brett Eldredge’s “Beat of the Music” holds the #1 position this week on Billboards Hot Country Songs Chart and on Mediabase/Country Aircheck, leading up to his June 27th performance at BOS Plaza. This marks Eldredge’s second consecutive single from his debut album, Bring You Back, to hit the top of the country radio charts.
Eldredge will be the first concert at BOS Plaza , the new outdoor event venue at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, and general manager Brian Oaks couldn’t be more pleased about the timing of Eldredge’s #1 single. “We’re really excited for Brett getting another #1 single, and for it to happen right before he opens our new BOS Plaza makes it even more special for us as well” says General Manager, Brian Oaks, “Brett’s a “local” guy, from Paris, Illinois and with all his recent success, this will be a fantastic way to kick off the new Plaza”.
The concert will be held on June 27 at 8pm. General admission standing room tickets are still available for $25 at the PCCC box office, ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Additional ticket fees may apply. The Prairie Capital Convention Center is located at 1 Convention Center Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.
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at the Prairie Capital Convention Center 1 Convention Center Plaza Springfield, IL 62701
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/27/15 Contact: Jenny Vaughn 217.788.8800 office 217.788.0811 fax jenny@springfieldpc3.com
Chris Janson, singer of hit song “Buy me a Boat, “ to play BOS Plaza on September 6, 2015. One week only, all GA Plaza Tickets just $10.45.
Prairie Capital Convention Center announces Chris Janson will perform live in concert on the BOS Plaza, September 6 at 8:00pm. Gates will open at 7:00pm.
Janson, a singer/song writer, gained popularity with his hit song, “Buy Me A Boat” that was #1 on the iTunes Country chart and #7 on the all genre chart. He began his music career at 18 years old, writing songs for bands like Guns N’ Roses. Janson achieved an impressive 10 cuts in only 2 months with major recording artists including Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Frankie Ballard, and Tim McGraw’s highest chart debut of his career, “Truck Yeah.” “I write about what I know my family, my truck, & the way I live,” said Janson.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 31 at 10:00am and for one week only, all general admission plaza tickets will be just $10.45. Tickets will go up to $17 on August 7th. VIP terrace tickets will also be available for $41.00 and come with catered appetizers, a private cash bar and exclusive access to the mezzanine bathrooms. Suite tickets will be $27 and are located on various levels of the PCCC Garage, with access to private bars.
Tickets for Prairie Capital Convention Center shows are available at the PCCC Box Office, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. The Prairie Capital Convention Center is located at 1 Convention Center Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.
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06/09/14 217.788.8800 office
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“SOHO Rain Check” Fundraiser to be part of BOS Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
In the wake of severe weather that shortened the 10th annual SOHO Music Festival, a “SOHO Rain Check” fundraiser will be held as part of the BOS Plaza ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, June 13, from 5:00pm- 9:00pm, to help continue the fundraising efforts for the SOHO organization, and their 10 local charities.
The event is free to the public and will include live music by Dave Littrell as well as the unveiling of the PCCC’s “Before I Die” Wall. Organizers of the festival will be set up to accept donations. In addition, the PCCC will donate a portion of ticket sales for concerts held on the BOS Plaza later this month to the SOHO organization.
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The BOS Plaza is The Center’s new outdoor event facility, located between the Plaza Parking Garage and The Center’s lobby on the west end of the building. Bank of Springfield currently holds exclusive sponsorship rights to the newly renovated plaza per an agreement with Springfield Metropolitan and Auditorium Authority Board signed in March of 2014.
There are two concerts currently slated for the BOS Plaza. Brett Eldredge will perform there on June 27 and the Under the Sun Tour Featuring Uncle Kracker, Smashmouth, Blues Traveler and Sugar Ray on June 29.
BOS Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Prairie Capital Convention Center and the Bank of Springfield announce the ribbon cutting ceremony for the BOS Plaza. The event will be held from 5:00pm- 9:00pm on Friday, June 13th. Admission is free and there will be live music by Dave Littrell.
The Center will also be unveiling “Before I Die” boards, a living art installation that is interactive with the community. Before I Die is an art movement started by artist Candy Chang after she lost a loved one.
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“It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what really matters to you. [Chang] wanted a daily reminder and wanted to know what was important to the people around her. So after receiving permission, she painted the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in New Orleans with chalkboard paint and stenciled it with a grid of the sentence, “Before I die I want to _______.” Anyone walking by could pick up a piece of chalk, reflect on their lives, and share their personal aspirations in public space.
It was all an experiment and she didn’t know what to expect. By the next day, the wall was full of responses and it kept growing.”
“One of the joys of my job at The Center is being able to be part of this community in so many different ways; be it through our public events, our annual conventions and trade shows, or the economic impact we provide for the city, “ says General Manager, Brian Oaks. “Many children come here for their first circus and then in the blink of an eye are walking across our stage as they graduate high school. Being even a small part of that is an honor,” he continues, “When I saw the ‘Before I Die’ movement, I knew we had to be a part of that. It is a unique opportunity for us to come together as a community and share our dreams, hopes, and aspirations for the future. The BOS Plaza and the recent renovations mark a new era in the history of The Center and we have big dreams to go along with it. We want to invite Springfield to stop by and pick up a piece of chalk.”
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Springfield, Illinois (March 17, 2014)- Today the Springfield Metropolitan Exhibition and Auditorium Authority (S.M.E.A.A.) Board approved a contract that allows for the Bank of Springfield to hold exclusive sponsorship rights for the Prairie Capital Convention Center’s (PCCC) newly renovated plaza.
The BoS Plaza is the area located between the PCCC’s parking garage and their lobby. As part of their recent $16 million renovation, the PCCC had the previously unutilized space hard-scaped with the idea that it could be used as an outdoor event venue. “This area was fine when the building was built over thirty years ago but had since become overgrown and underused,” said General Manager, Brian Oaks. He continued, “On rainy days it was a mud pit, and on sunny days a dust bowl. I would look out my office window and think, ‘there has got to be something better for this space.’ And then it came to me; a way to use this space and fulfill a need for the City of Springfield: an outdoor venue in the heart of downtown.”
The BoS Plaza will be home to a new summer concert series as well as various other community events.
“First off, I just want to thank Bank of Springfield for agreeing to partner with us on this new venture,” said Shawn Mayernick, the Director of Business Partnerships at the PCCC, “they are such a pillar of our community and we are very excited they see the same potential we saw in this new space. Having this one of a kind outdoor area gives us the opportunity to add events that will help us increase our economic impact. On average we drive $72 million throughout the year which sustains roughly 400 jobs in the area. ”
Along with signage the Bank of Springfield will also receive a VIP Suite to be located in the adjacent parking garage that is owned and operated by the Prairie Capital Convention Center. The PCCC will create a unique space in the garage for Bank of Springfield and their guests to view the concerts they plan to hold on the BoS Plaza.
Sponsorship of the plaza is the first of many initiatives to find alternate sources of income for the PCCC. “Sponsorships and naming rights are an important part of the future growth of the PCCC. We have worked really hard over the past 7 years to make this building and all of it assets something worthy of putting your name on. We have a building and a brand we are really proud of and it is great to see that other members of the community agree. The BoS Plaza is a huge accomplishment and hopefully the first of many more exciting community partnerships,” adds Oaks.
A Summary of the PCCC Renovations
*Newly renovated Lower Level Meeting Rooms, including Grand Ball Room
*Addition of North and South Main Hall Bathrooms
*Remodel of all existing Mezzanine and Lower Level Bathrooms
*Addition of North and South upper level terraces that provide additional merchandise, concession and event space on the Mezzanine Level
*New and expanded lobby that has over doubled in size
Contact:
Brian Oaks brian@springfieldpc3.com 1 Convention Center Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Ph: 217-788-8800
Frankie Ballard to play BOS Plaza in Springfield, IL on May 22, 2015. Tickets starting at $10.
Prairie Capital Convention Center announces Frankie Ballard live on the BOS Plaza, the PCCC’s outdoor concert venue, Friday, May 22 at 8:00 pm. Ballard’s current album, “Sunshine and Whiskey,” has three charted singles: “Helluva Life,” “Sunshine and Whiskey,” and “Young & Crazy.” General Admission Plaza tickets are $10 and standing room only. Suite tickets are $25 and will be located on the different levels of the PCCC’s parking garage. The VIP Terrace tickets are $75, located on the north addition off of the PCCC mezzanine and will come with access to catered hors d'oeuvres, a private cash bar, and exclusive bathrooms. There will be a $2 facility fee on top of all listed prices and additional ticket fees may apply.
Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00am and will be available at the PCCC Box Office, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Prairie Capital Convention Center is located at 1 Convention Center Plaza in Springfield, Illinois.
For more information on Frankie Ballard visit: www.frankieballard.com
By Tobias Wall
Staff Writer Posted Jun. 29, 2014 @ 8:18 pm Updated Jun 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM
When Kerry Cusick arrived at the new Bank of Springfield Plaza for the Under the Sun Tour concert Sunday evening, she was skeptical about watching from her seats in the Prairie Capital Convention Center parking garage. “But once I saw it, I thought it was really cool. Really well done,” Cusick, 20, of Springfield, said. The BOS Plaza's visitors — among the first for the downtown venue — were treated to a quadruple-play of popular bands as Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, Blues Traveler and Uncle Kracker performed their hits from the 1990s and 2000s. Cusick came to the show with Lauren Henderson, 19, of Springfield and Scott Sexton, 20, of New Berlin. They watched from the fourth level of the PCCC parking garage, overlooking the bandstand and downtown. “I think it's gorgeous. It's absolutely gorgeous,” Henderson said. “It's a little different than most of the events down here. It's new, people are attracted to it. It opens up more opportunities that downtown Springfield can have,” she said. She said that while there are other places to see an outdoor concert, shows held at the BOS Plaza are the only ones with a rooftop view. Cusick said she liked the venue because music fans of all ages could come see the bands. Sexton agreed that the addition of the venue made downtown more accessible to people his age. “I'm not into the whole downtown scene since I'm underage. Other than bars, there's not much down here to do socially,” he said. A large, open-air concrete pad dominates the 8,300-square-foot venue where the bulk of the 1,500 or so attendees saw the show. Fans could also watch from the edge of each of the four levels of the adjacent parking garage or from a VIP terrace on the second level of the Center. Bill and Cathie Bryant of Springfield, who caught the show from the second level of the parking garage, thought the venue was a success, too. “I think it's really neat, I really do,” Bill, 55, said. “We didn't know at all what to expect, really. It's a nice surprise,” said Cathie, 56. “It definitely changes the landscape (of downtown),” she said. “I think it attracts more tourism, which we want.” Cathie said the BOS Plaza takes the ball the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum got rolling and runs with it. “That (the museum) has done so much good, and the more we can add to that, the better,” she said. Contact Tobias Wall: toby.wall@sj-r.com, 788-1519, twitter.com/reTcWall. Read more: http://www.sj-r.com/article/20140629/News/140629388#ixzz38zL9UI9d
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