Mid-America Center

Mid-America Center
Mid-America Center
MAC
Location 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Broke ground 2000
Opened October 18, 2002
Owner City of Council Bluffs
Operator SMG
Surface Multi-surface
Construction cost $75 million[1]
($91.6 million in 2011 dollars[2])
Architect HNTB
Project Manager J.E. Dunn Construction Group[3]
Capacity Concerts: 8,000
Hockey: 6,793
Basketball: 7,000
Tenants
Omaha Lancers (USHL) (2002-2009)
Iowa Blackhawks (APFL) (2003-present)
Omaha Rollergirls (WFTDA) (2011-present)

The Mid-America Center is an arena and convention center located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, just five minutes from downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 8,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and arena football. The arena continues to provide free parking.

It is the home of the Iowa Blackhawks of the APFL. From 2002-2009, it hosted the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. Beginning February 19, 2011, it will host roller derby bouts for the Omaha Rollergirls of the WFTDA.

From rock shows to family shows to USHL hockey to community events, the arena has hosted top names such as Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Cher, John Mellencamp, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty Black Eyed Peas, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kenny Chesney, Tool, B.B. King, Reba McEntire, Kings of Leon, Def Leppard, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Counting Crows, Monster Jam, Playhouse Disney Live. The convention center has hosted the Omaha Press Club Show, Peel's Salon Shows, OWH Bridal Ideas Shows, River City Hunting & Fishing Expo, Nebraska State Bridge Tournament which hosts Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.

Arena: 30,000 square feet (pillar free), 12 Luxury Suites, 2 Party Rooms,

Convention Center: 24,500 square feet (2,280 m2) Exhibition Hall, 120-150 Exhibit Trade Show Booths, 23,000+ square feet of Ballroom/Meeting Space, 90-112 Exhibit Trade Show Booths in Ballroom, 8 Meeting Rooms, 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) in Pre-Function Area,

Free Parking: 2,600 open surfaced spaces surrounding the complex

References

External links

Coordinates: 41°14′15″N 95°53′23″W / 41.2375°N 95.88972°W / 41.2375; -95.88972


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Mid-America Technology Center — is a public career and technology education center located in Wayne, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education system. Mid America Technology Center is known throughout the state as a training and… …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association — (MIAA) Established 1912 Association …   Wikipedia

  • Mid America Tower — Devon Energy Building General information Status Complete …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-America Christian University — Established 1953 Type Private, Christian Religious affiliation Church of God (Anderson) …   Wikipedia

  • Mid America Industrial Park — is Oklahoma s largest industrial park. The park is located in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma. Over 70 firms are located within the industrial park including operations of eight Fortune 500 companies. The park was founded in 1960 and is 9,000 acres (36… …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-America Council — For other uses, see Mid America Regional Council. Mid America Council …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary — Coordinates: 35°10′57″N 89°48′52″W / 35.18256°N 89.814434°W / 35.18256; 89.814434 Mid America Baptist Th …   Wikipedia

  • College Hockey Mid-America — (CHMA) Established 2006 Association ACHA Division Division I …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-Iowa Council — Owner …   Wikipedia

  • Mid-South Community College — Established 1992 Type Public President Dr. Glen Fenter Location West Memphis, AR, USA …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”