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Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
InformationThe newly renovated banquet hall is the perfect setting for pre-functionary events related to either facility. It is also a great place for unique receptions or special conference room needs. The banquet hall is 5159 sq. ft. which includes a pre-function area for your guests to enjoy while waiting for your event to begin. This are also is equiped with all A/V amenities and can accomodate up to 500 guests based on setup.
Banquet Hall
ExploreAsheville.com Arena
U.S. Cellular Center
InformationThe U.S. Cellular Center is Western North Carolina’s preeminent multi-purpose event facility and is managed by the City of Asheville. The facility first opened to the public in 1974 and has since hosted thousands of concerts, sporting events, trade and consumer shows, graduations, speeches and other types of events over the years. The U.S. Cellular Center primarily consists of four venues and has the ability to host a variety of events. The ExploreAsheville.com Arena with seating for 7,200, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with seating for 2,431, the Exhibit Hall with capacity for up to 1,500 and the Banquet Hall with capacity for up to 500 (Depending on Set Up).
In recent years the U.S. Cellular Center has acquired a solid reputation as a quality venue that hosts events in an appealing destination with appreciative fans. Leveraging the burgeoning reputation of Asheville as a center of creativity and the awareness of the city as a great place to live and visit, the U.S. Cellular Center hosts sold-out shows by a diverse range of artists. With over 200 days of events and drawing well over 200,000 people annually the facility serves as a major economic engine supporting the vitality of the region as a whole and vibrant downtown Asheville in particular.
With support from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority and additional proceeds from a naming rights agreement with U.S. Cellular the City of Asheville began executing a master plan of improvements to the facility in 2010. These renovations provided new lower bowl seating in the arena, upgraded concourse and concessions areas, updates to restrooms, the lobby & ticket office areas, meeting rooms, Banquet Hall and added club level amenities. Refurbished upper bowl seating, new scoreboards and electronic displays as well as sound and lighting updates are also on the list of improvements.
Thanks in large part to the renovations and community support the facility hosted the return of the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament in 2012. Asheville was host to the tournament from 1984 through 1995 and is very proud to have this prestigious and exciting event call its current home the newly remodeled ExploreAsheville.com Arena.
With these renovations the U.S. Cellular Center seeks to remain a vital component in the destination experience with events often being a primary motivator for people to visit Asheville. Drawing out of town visitors and locals alike, the updated facility can host events for years to come.
To get an in depth understanding of the venues, visit our Google page at www.goo.gl/fPG0Jq. You can see the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, ExploreAsheville.com Arena and the U.S. Cellular Center Banquet Hall from inside with a full 360 degree view. You can also move around in each venue to get a great idea of the view each particular section gives you.
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U.S. Cellular Center
Meeting Space Breakdown
Facility Services & Equipment
Function Room Main Lobby
Outdoor Plaza
Thomas Wolfe Lobby
Back Patio
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Thomas Wolfe Stage
Banquet Hall
Banquet Hall Pre-function
Meeting Room 1
Meeting Room 2
Meeting Room 1 & 2 Pre-function
Thomas Wolfe Lower Lobby
Meeting Room 3
Meeting Room 4
Meeting Room 5
Meeting Room 4/5 (combined)
Meeting Room 6
Meeting Room 7
Meeting Room 8
Meeting Room 9
Meeting Room 8/9 (combined)
Dimensions72’ x 40’ & 98’ x 45’
85’ x 51’
35’ x 98’
67’ x 56’
70’ x 40’
58’ x 53’
37’ x 29’
44’ x 56’
28.5’ x 56’
26’ x 82’
20’ x 43’
23’ x 39’
16’ x 39’
16’ x 39’
16’ x 79’
16’ x 20’
16’ x 39’
16’ x 25’
16’ x 25’
16’ x 51’
Sq. Ft.7290
4335
3430
3752
2800
3074
1073
2464
1568
2132
860
897
624
624
1264
320
642
400
400
816
Ceiling Ht.36’ & 13’
NA
11’
NA
60’
50’
14’
14’
11’
11’
11’
15’
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6“
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
7’ to 8’ 6”
Theater Cap.NA
NA
NA
314
2431
218
344
74
206
140
NA
NA
86
67
67
136
36
47
43
43
88
Classroom Cap.NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
96
160
48
87
60
NA
NA
36
28
28
60
12
23
20
20
42
Banquet Cap.88
152
NA
96
NA
112
200
28
104
72
NA
NA
36
24
24
48
8
24
24
24
48
Reception Cap.360
310
240
280
NA
234
420
86
218
156
160
60
100
75
75
150
40
54
48
48
102
Event StaffingEvent CoordinatorTicket TakersTicket SellerTicket Seller SupervisorDoor GuardsUshers
Stage StaffingStagehandSpotlightSoundFlymanJob Steward(required on calls of 6 or greater)Riggers and Truss spot operators
Emergency/Safety StaffingEMTPolice Officer SupervisorPolice Officer
ServicesWireless InternetWater HookupBasketball FloorStaging (4’ x 8’ sections)Stage Risers (6’ x 8’ sections)EaselFollow SpotsForkliftHand TowelsBath TowelsIron/Ironing BoardLecternLighting GelsCove LightingWasher/DryerOrchestra ShellPiano - UprightSteinway Concert GrandTables (8’ rectangular or 60” round)Cloth Linen for TablesPaper Linen for TablesTable SkirtingChairs
Audio EquipmentTV/VCR/DVD PlayerPortable CD PlayerProjectorMicrophoneWireless Microphone
Decorating ServicesExhibit BoothPerimeter Drape3’ Pipe & Drape
InformationThe ExploreAsheville.com Arena is Western North Carolina’s largest arena, with the seating capacity of up to 7,200. The ExploreAsheville.com Arena consists of 29,532 sq. ft on the arena floor with additional 12,670 sq. ft of concourse space. The arena is the perfect space for concerts, sporting events and trade shows of any kind or size. The ExploreAsheville.com Arena annually hosts events such as: The Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, The Southern Conference Basketball Tournament, The WNC Home Garden & Green Living Show and the Craft Fair of The Southern Highlands.
Club Level SuitesThe arena features a brand new Club Level. The club offers a great perspective of the action on the basketball court or stage while also providing a cozy atmosphere. The Club Level consists of two seperate rooms that can be combined into one large room based on what the guest needs.
AmenitiesThe arena offers state of the art scoreboards, ribbon boards, lockerooms and concession stands. The concourse is a great place for guests to get a bite to eat without missing out on the action inside by watching the concourse TVs. Guests can also take in the panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the concourse.
The Outdoor Patio is a great space for outdoor receptions and celebrations with its outstanding view of downtown Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The patio has 3752 sq. ft of space with a capacity of 280 people.
Within the ExploreAsheville.com Arena there are 10 meeting rooms of different dimensions ranging from 24’ x 16’ to 39’ x 22’. These spaces are perfect for VIP rooms or staging rooms during events and also great to use for company meetings.
Meeting RoomsOutdoor Patio
ExploreAsheville.com Arena
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130
128 12
6
105
101
103
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108 109107
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130
128 12
6
105
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108 109107
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ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Main LobbyThe main lobby of the building, which connects the auditorium lobby and arena concourse, makes a great upscale dining area that could play host to anything from a business luncheon to a catered wedding reception. This venue has 7290 sq. ft. of space and can seat up to 200 for dining and 250 for standing receptions. The lobby is available for use by community groups and individuals.
InformationThe intersection of Haywood Street & Flint Street has a tradition of hosting events that dates back over 100 years. The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium opened in 1975. The auditorium has a seating capacity 2,431. The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium lobby offers a place for patrons to congregate and socialize while enjoying something to eat or drink from the concessions stand. The auditorium is the annual home of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. The auditorium has hosted acts such as: BB King, Willie Nelson and Jerry Seinfeld.
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
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InformationThe newly renovated banquet hall is the perfect setting for pre-functionary events related to either facility. It is also a great place for unique receptions or special conference room needs. The banquet hall is 5159 sq. ft. which includes a pre-function area for your guests to enjoy while waiting for your event to begin. This are also is equiped with all A/V amenities and can accomodate up to 500 guests based on setup.
Banquet Hall
Banquet Hall
Pre-function37’ x 29’
Pantry
Elevator
StairsM
echanicalBanquet Hall
58’ x 53’
