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Guide1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

SANFORD CENTER PROMOTER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ABOUT BEMIDJI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

TICKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BUILDING SERVICES & POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SEATING DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

RIGGING GRID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BACKSTAGE DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

BACKSTAGE PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LOADING DOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ACCOMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BOOKING PROCUDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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WELCOME TO BEMIDJI!

The Sanford Center is owned by the City of Bemidji and managed by Venuworks . Venuworks provides venue management, ticketing and fan engagement .

The Sanford Center broke ground in April of 2009 and officially opened its doors in October 2010. Our building is home of the Bemidji State University Beavers Men’s & Women’s Division Hockey teams . In addition to the arena, The Sanford Center includes the George W . Neilson Convention Center .

We are the largest event center in the northern Minnesota region and have hosted legendary per-formers including Brad Paisley, Disney Live, Luke Bryan, and Alice Cooper, just to name a few .

In addition, the arena is connected to the Country Inn and Suites as well as their resturant . The Sanford Center is known for its incredible entertainment and a facility that welcomes all ages .

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Sanford Center1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

www .TheSanfordCenter .netPhone: 218-441--4000

Fax: 218-441-4099

Executive Director: Tiffany Vickaryous 218-441-4008 tvickaryous@venuworks .com

Associate Executive Director: Bobby Anderson 218-441-4005 randerson@venuworks .com

Director of Finance: Jackie Meixner 218-441-4006 jmeixner@venuworks .com

Director of Events: Hannah Appleby 218-441-4004 happleby@venuworks .com

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Bemidji Minnesota, where the mighty Mississippi River meets its first city, is a regional center for shopping, arts, entertainment, education, health services, worship, and government services . Located in the north-central region of Minnesota, Bemidji is easily accessible from major ur-ban centers (Duluth, MN, Grand Forks, ND, & Fargo, ND) within a 2 .5hr driving time . With a city population of 14,301, it is the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota .

The Bemidji Area includes parts or all of Beltrami County, Hubbard County, Cass County, and more putting the Bemidji Area population at 131,553 with-in a 60-mile radius . In addi-tion, Bemidji is home to Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, Oak Hills Christian College, with over 5,000 additional students living in town during the school year .

Known as the birth-place/home of logging legend “Paul Bunyan”, Bemidji is noted as the “curling capital” of the United States and home to a world-class fishing tourism industry with over 400 lakes in a 25-mile radius, making it a year-round destination for fishing.

MINNESOTA FUN FACT:Though Minnesota is called ‘The Land of 10,000 Lakes’, it actually has 11,842 lakes that are at least 10 acres or more in area and 21,871 lakes that are at least 2.5 acres or more in area. It also has 6,564 natural rivers and streams that flow 69,200 miles in the state. Thanks to these numerous lakes, rivers and streams, Minnesota has about 90,000 miles of shoreline, which is more than the shoreline of California, Florida and Hawaii combined .http://minnesotafacts .facts .co/funminnesotafactsabout/minnesotafacts .php#YZkwzDcSZUm8oMrF .99

A LITTLE ABOUT BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA

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• Our marketing department can help provide advertising and editorial contacts in the Beltrami County and Bemidji area as well as rates, dead-lines, format requirements, and demographics .

• Press releases can be written and/or distributed to the Sanford Center’s media contact list .

• Listing of Sanford Center “Upcoming Events” in: local newspapers, on-line at www .thesanfordcenter .net, digital marquee off on Paul Bunyan Drive, in-house video wall, scoreboard, and concourse monitors before, during, and/or after all events, and select Sanford Center sponsors’ retail locations .

• The Sanford Center logos, photos, seating charts, maps, etc . can be pro-vided per promoter request for event marketing materials .

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

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SHOW POWER – Power is located US Right - CamLocks• 400 Amp 3-phase disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• 200 Amp 3-phase disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• 75’ 4/0 5 wire sets with turnarounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• 200 Amp 3-phase disconnect-Located at loading dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• 50 Amp 220V Shore Power – located outside in loading dock area . . . . . .4• 200 Amp 3-phase disconnect located in Rigging Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

HOUSE SOUND• Full coverage of seating and floor area• Various Mics, cables, stands, monitors• Wireless Clearcom system – ports throughout arena

PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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LIGHTING• Musco Sport Lighting package with instant on/off shutters• Musco Work lights• LED Walk-in and seating lighting• Emergency Isle Lights

LED INFORAMTION• Video Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP4 Format 1080x1920

• Marquee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192x160

• Jumbotron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP4 Format 1080x1920

• Ribbon Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP4 Format 940x60

• Concourse Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1066x506

VIDEO PRODUCTION• 4 sided Daktronics Video Board with under hung Ribbon Board• Production space with switcher, clip player, 3 play• Wireless Cameras with ports throughout arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3• Stationary Cameras with ports throughout arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SPOT LIGHTS• Super Trouper Xenon 2k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES CONTINUED

VENDOR CONTACT INFORMATIONSound & LightsNLFX Professionals - 1319 Naylor Drive SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 - 218-444-2994

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FLOORS/SURFACES• Main Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Concrete• Concourse Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terazo• Basketball Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Dimensions & Markings

ICE• Permanent In House Ice Making Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes• Ice Rink Maximum Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200’x85’• Ice Maitinance Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Zambonis On Site

LOADING DOCK• Bay with Dock Leveler - 8’wx10’h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3• Drive In Bay - Arena Floor Access– 14’w x 16’h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• Arena Floor Access:• Ice Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11’w x 10’h (Sep – Mar)• Non Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20’w x 14’h

RIGGING – Contact Operations Dept for specifics• Rigging grid height 55’• Grid covers Ice floor area

HOUSE EQUIPMENT• 5000# Forklift with 6’ extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2• 26’ Scissor Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• 26’ Single mast man lift (Genie Lift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1• Dressing Room furniture (Couch, 2 chairs, 2 end tables, coffee table) . . . .4

FACITILTY SPECIFICATIONS

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STAGING• Stage Right ME-3750 Rolling stage• 48’d x 60’w x (48”-78”h)• Reversible Decks (TechStage and Carpet)

SOUND WINGS• Stage Right ME-1000• 24’d x 12’w x (48”-72”)• Reversible Decks (TechStage and Carpet)

SOUND WINGS• Stage Right Z-800 Stage supports• 6 each 8”, 16”, 24” with Reversible Decks

HALF HOUSE CURTAIN• Main Curtain – 120’w x 40’h (Truss and Motors)• Wings – 2 40’w x 30’h (Truss and Motors)

DRESSING ROOMS• Dressing Rooms (Private Baths & Showers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2• Team Locker Rooms (Shared Baths and Showers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4• Green Room/Production Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2• Catering Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

OTHERConcessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Built In - Other PortablesElevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Public - 1 BOH Service ElevatorTruck & Bus Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YesBarricade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MOJO & Bikerack

FACITILTY SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED

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TICKETINGThe Sanford Center uses Ticketmaster for all ticketed events .

Services OfferedTicket Sales supported through :• Online Sales at TicketMaster .com • The Sanford Center Box Office• Over the Phone at 218-441-4032

Box Office• The Sanford Center Box Office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday and

Sunday during special arena event days. On these days the Box Office opens at 11am .

TICKETING

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ATMThe automated teller machine is located on the Main Concourse by sections K-J & S-T .

CAMERAS and RECORDING DEVICESInformation regarding the camera policy is determined by show personnel and will vary from event to event . However, for most events, small digital cameras are permissible . Cameras with a professional lens will not be permitted (any type of detachable lens is considered pro-fessional .)

DISABLED GUESTSThe Sanford Center is ADA compliant for accessibility including restrooms, parking, drop off lanes, and service counters . Accessible seating is located throughout the arena . Accessible seating may be purchased by calling the Box Office directly at 218-441-4032.

FAN CONDUCTThe Sanford Center is committed to exceeding the expectations of every guest by delivering the best sports and entertainment experience with quality guest service and exceptional value at a world-class venue .

FIRST AID ROOMThe first aid room is located on the Main Concourse by section R. Trained medical personnel are on staff for every event at the Sanford Center . First aid boxes are located throughout the facility .

LOST and FOUNDAll items that may have been left behind during an event are recorded and kept in the San-ford Center Administration Office. Items can be claimed during regular office hours, Mon-day through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00pm . 218-441-4000

RE-ENTRY POLICYThe Sanford Center has a NO Re-Entry Policy . Once you leave the facility during an event, you may not return under any circumstances . Exceptions are only made in case of emergen-cies. If a patron would like to reenter, they may purchase another tickeet at the Box Office.

SECURITYAll patrons, guests, talent and staff are subject to walking through metal detectors upon enter-ing the building . All patrons are subject to be wanded and have thir bags searched .

SMOKING POLICYThe Sanford Center is a SMOKE-FREE Facility .

OUTSIDE FOOD and BEVERAGESAbsolutely no outside food and beverages are to be allowed inside the Sanford Center .

BUILDING SERVICES & POLICIES

FULL HOUSE SEATING

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HALF HOUSE SEATING

QUARTER HOUSE SEATING

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RIGGING GRID

BACK OF HOUSE AREA

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DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH:

From Duluth or Brainerd take Highway 2 into Bemidji.

From Motley or Park Rapids take Highway 71 north.

Find the Sanford Center on the south shore of Lake Bemidji off of 1st st. S or Event Center Dr. (by the Green Mill and

Hampton Inn).

DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH:

From Highway 71 N or Highway 2 E follow Highway 197 (Paul Bunyan Drive) from the Air-port/Mall area towards Bemidji State University

and Lake Bemidji.Continue south, through downtown

Bemidji and follow the south shore to 1st st. S or Event Center Dr. (by the Green Mill).

1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji, MN

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

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LOADING DOCK

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Country Inn & Suites927 Lake Shore Drive NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 441-4800

DoubleTree by Hilton115 Lake Shore Dr NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 441-4400

Hampton Inn & Suites1019 Paul Bunyan Dr SEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-3600

Candlewood Suites Bemidji401 Paul Bunyan Dr SEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 497-3000

Holiday Inn Express2422 Ridgeway Ave NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-2487

AmericInn Lodge & Suites1200 Paul Bunyan Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-3000

Super 8 Bemidji1815 Paul Bunyan Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 308-9046

Best Western Bemidji2420 Paul Bunyan Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-0390

Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge7598 Bemidji Rd NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 444-3463

Quality Inn3500 Moberg Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 444-7700

is conveniently connected to the Sanford Center/George W. Neilson Convention Center along with the Tavern on the South side of Lake Bemidji

ACCOMODATIONS

Bemidji Bowl3455 Laurel Dr NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-2153

Bemidji Theater5284 Theater Ln NWBemidji, MN 56601 Phone: (218) 759-0324

Bemidji Town & Country Club2425 Birchmont Beach Rd NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 751-4535

Concordia Language Villages8659 Thorsonveien Rd NE, Bemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 586-8600

Diamond Point Park1700 Birchmoney Dr NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 333-1850

Headwaters Science Center413 Beltrami Ave NWBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 444-4472

Itasca State Park36750 Main Park DrivePark Rapids, MN 56470

Lake Bemidji State Park3401 Stte Park Road NEBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 755-3843

ATTRACTIONSPaul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox300 Bemidji Ave NBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 759-0164

Watermark Art Center505 Bemidji Ave NBemidji, MN 56601Phone: (218) 444-7570

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All prospective tenants must contact Tiffany Vickaryous Hubbard, Executive Di-rector at tvickaryous@venuworks .com or 218-441-4008 to check availability . The Sanford Center will tentatively reserve requested dates after acceptance by the Sanford Center. A date is not considered firm until a contract is signed and re-ceived .

The Sanford Center may deny the use of any or all of the facility to any individu-al, group, organization or event that after professional review determines one of the aforementioned would result in an unfair degree of competition or is not in the best interest of the City of Bemidji or the Sanford Events Center .

If another tenant should request a date(s) tentatively reserved or a portion there-of, the tenant will be required to execute a contractual agreement with 24 hours of notification or within a time as specified by the Management of the Sanford Center . If the completed contract is not received, the Management will release the dates with notice .

For further information about our venue, please contact directly with ques-tions by calling 218-441-4000 or visit www .thesanfordcenter .net

Thank you for your interest in hosting your event at the Sanford Center . We would be happy to craft a formal pricing proposal for your plans – please feel free to contact us to begin the process .

BOOKING PROCEDURES

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