The Old National Events Plaza (formerly The Centre) is a 280,000-square-foot (26,000 m2) convention center and auditorium in Evansville, Indiana, United States, that consists of a 2,500-seat auditorium, a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m2) exhibit hall, 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) ballroom, and 12 flexible 1,000-square-foot (93 m2) meeting rooms.[1]
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| Location | Evansville, Indiana |
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| Public transit |  METS |
| Owner | City of Evansville |
| Capacity | 2,500 (auditorium) 4,000 (convention center) |
The facility hosts small and medium-sized conventions ranging from 20 to 4,000 people. The auditorium is also frequently the site a variety of concerts and special events. Formerly known as Vanderburgh Auditorium, the building underwent a major renovation and expansion in the mid-1990s and was renamed the centre. The architects involved with the project included HOK Venue and Veazey Parrot & Shoulders.[2]
It is co-managed with the Ford Center, Mesker Amphitheatre, and Victory Theatre.
References
edit- ^ "The Centre". SMG Evansville. Archived from the original on 2006-10-28. Retrieved 2006-11-02.
- ^ "Evansville Auditorium". HOK Venue. Archived from the original on September 6, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-29.