Our Promoter`s Guide

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Our Promoter`s Guide
The Huntington Center
Promoter’s Guide
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LAST UPDATE
2/8/2016
Welcome!
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About SMG
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Staff Directory
Pg. 5
Key Demographics
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Marketing & Sponsorships
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Facility Specifications
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Event Services
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SMG Food & Beverage
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The Aquarium
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Stagehand Labor
Pg. 15
Rigging Information
Pg. 17
General Floor Plans
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Backstage/ Production
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Media
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Friends of the Center
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Getting to the Center
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To our valued Clients and Guests…
...Welcome!
The sparkling, new Huntington Center is Northwest Ohio's Premier Sports and Entertainment
Complex. This state-of-the-art facility is home to the ECHL Toledo Walleye Hockey Team. The
Huntington Center, managed by SMG, holds a standard of excellence and versatility making it the
ultimate stopping point for national touring concerts and performances including musicians from every genre and world renowned family shows as well as local, state and regional sporting events,
tradeshows and community affairs.
Toledo's central location to major Midwest cities such as Chicago, Pittsburg, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, St Louis, Buffalo and Toronto give it unparalleled access to the Midwest market. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 75, 80 and 90, The Huntington Center is
accessible to 1.3 million people within a 60-mile radius.
The Huntington Center is operated as a full service facility with an experienced staff to manage and
administer any type of event. Its opening ushers in a new era of Downtown Toledo entertainment and
excitement!
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About SMG
SMG was founded in 1977 to manage its first
account, the Louisiana Superdome. Since its
founding it has grown to more than 240
facilities. These facilities benefit from the
company’s depth of resources and its
unparalleled expertise, leadership and creative
problem solving. Our successful growth has
been built on many partnerships we have
developed with our clients- both municipal and
private.
Organizationally, SMG has two separate
operating divisions, one for stadiums and
arenas and another for convention centers,
providing the same effective business principals
to two distinctively different business segments.
At this time SMG manages 75 arenas, 9 stadiums, 66 convention centers, 52 performing arts
centers and 17 other recreational/equestrian
facilities.
SMG-managed facilities grossed more than $1
billion in 2006, hosting 10,000 events and
attracting more than 50 million patrons.
Our team of dedicated corporate support
personnel makes us unrivaled in the field of
private facility management.
SMG Corporate Offices are located at 300
Conshohocken State Road, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428. Our phone number is 610-7297900 and our fax number is 610-729-1590.
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Staff Directory
Huntington Center
500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43604
Accounts Payable: 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43604
Main Phone: (419) 255-3300 ● Administrative Fax: (419) 724-5670
Operations/Events Fax: (419) 724-5671 ● Arena Concessions Fax: (419) 724-5673
www.HuntingtonCenterToledo.com
SMG Administration
General Manager
Steve Miller
Director of Finance
(419) 321-5010
(419)321-5015
Box Office Manager
Justin Mondine
(419) 321-5032
Suite & Premium Coordinator
Suzie Mignogna
(419) 321-5030
Director of Operations
JT Thielman
(419) 321-5025
Marketing Manager
Troy Roeske
(419) 321-5022
Operations Manager
Jesus Rivera
(419) 321-5005
24 Hour Events Line
Concierge
(419) 255-3300
Event Coordinator
Dwayne Smith
(419) 321-5027
Event Coordinator
Ian Bixler
(419) 321-5029
Event Coordinator
Abbie Hall
(419) 321-5020
Catering General Manager
Scott Fuernstein
(419) 725-4393
Catering Director
Abe DeWood
(419) 321-5037
Concessions Manager
Jon Drake
(419) 321-6828
Catering Sales Manager
Jessica Morelli
(419) 321-5038
AVI Foodsystems, Inc.
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Key Demographics
DEMOGRAPHICS OF
THE HUNTINGTON CENTER
IN TOLEDO, OHIO
Toledo has a population of 301,285,
which makes it the fourth largest city
in the state of Ohio.
A GE
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7%
8%
43%
48%
52%
15-19
15%
20-24
M al e
25-34
Femal e
35-44
45-54
15%
Ot her
12%
I N C OM E
RACE
14%
6%
24%
$ 20-30, 000
Caucasi an
$ 30-40, 000
40%
A f r i can A mer i can
13%
Ot her
$ 40-50, 000
$ 50, 000 +
70%
12%
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Marketing & Sponsorships
The Huntington Center’s in-house marketing department has a successful record of
marketing many different events. Our personal “hands on” approach and attention to
detail will meet all of your marketing, advertising, and public relations needs.
MARKETING/ADVERTISING
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Develop a comprehensive marketing campaign utilizing local TV, radio and print
Allow the client to have 100% input into the campaign
Manage media placement for events
Organize current media rate card information for Toledo and surrounding areas
Compile complete demographic information on Northwest Ohio
Include website, indoor message center and monthly mailer advertising at no
additional charge
Complete event recap and marketing settlement
Provide prospective client list for possible additional event sponsorships
Oversee event marketing budget
Offer group discounts to clubs, schools, businesses and various other groups
Arrange pre-show dinners, parties, meet and greets and private clinics
We can also assist events by designing strategies to drive ticket sales through the
Huntington Center. We can do so by incorporating various components such as,
sweepstakes, premiums, point-of-purchase sales displays and incentive programs.
MEDIA RELATIONS
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Provide a complete list of all media outlets throughout Northwest Ohio
Create press releases and media advisories
Offer fax, mail or e-mail capabilities
Develop personalized follow-up phone campaigns
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Facility Specifications
The Huntington Center
Web Site:
www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com
Market:
Toledo, OH
Month/Year Opened:
October 2009
Total Size:
266,000 sq. ft.
Facility Management:
SMG
Ticketing:
Ticketmaster
Premium Seating:
Twenty Two (22) Suites
Two (2) 525 sq. ft. Party Suites
Scoreboard:
20’x 30’ End Zone HD Video Board
600’ Video Ribbon Board
Parking:
Downtown Lots/Garages (See attached map)
Amenities:
Ten (10) Concession Stands
Ten (10) Day of Show Box Office Windows
Tenants:
Toledo Walleye ECHL Hockey Team
www.toledowalleye.com
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To our valued Client and Guests…
...Welcome!
Facility Specifications
Staging Information
Brand:
Deck Size:
Height Range:
Maximum Stage Size:
Step Units:
Barricade:
Portable Wheel Chair Lift:
StageRight
4’ x 8’/ 90 Decks in House
48’’-76’’
48’ x 60’
(4) 48’’-78’’ 9 Step
(21) 4’ pieces
Virtuoso 5460P Lift
Rigging (Grid Pattern)
Capacity:
Steel Height:
300.000 lbs. (See Rigging Info)
75’ High Steel
60’ Low Steel
56’ (Under the Low Steel on the End Stage Side)
*Fall Arrest System is in place for Rigging Personnel
Lighting Services
Spotlights:
(4) 3,000 watt and (4) 2,000 watt Super Troopers
House Lights:
Quartz Flood Lights
Sports Lights:
Metal Halide with dousing control (shutters)
Show Power (All Power is 3 phase, 4 wire plus ground with camlock and/or terminal connections)
Stage Left:
(1) 400 amp, (1) 200amp, (2) 100 amp
Stage Right:
(1) 400 amp, (1) 200 amp
Stage Right Center Ice:
(3) 400 amp, (4) 200 amp, (3) 100 amp
Shore Power:
(6) 200 amp/3 phase—availability dependent on bus location
Arena Dimensions
Arena Floor Area:
Banquet Room:
Party Suites:
Loading Dock Capabilities
Trucks/Buses:
Vehicles:
Load In/Load Out:
Fork Lifts:
240’ x 85’: 20,400 sq. ft.
59’ x 72’: 4,248 sq. ft.
(2) 525 sq. ft.
On/Off Site Parking Available
On/Off Site Parking Available
(2) Loading Docks with levelers
(1) Overhead Drive In Door
(1) House forklift can be dedicated to the show (Discuss with Event
Coordinator for Rental Options)
Dressing/Locker Rooms
- Three (3) Star Dressing Rooms complete with individual Restroom, Shower, and lit vanity mirrors
- Four (4) Locker Rooms each with multiple Restrooms and Showers
- One (1) Green Room (NO restrooms/ NO showers)
- One (1) Crew Room with Restroom (NO showers)
- One (1) Production Office (NO restrooms/ NO showers)
Dressing Room Furniture
Three (3) Full Sets of In House furniture: Each includes (1) Couch, (1) Loveseat, (2) Arm Chairs,
(0) Coffee Tables and (2)End Tables
~ If additional furniture is needed, please inform your event coordinator for rent-
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To our valued Client and Guests…
...Welcome!
Facility Specifications
Phone Lines
Standard LAN Telephone Lines, ISDN Lines and Internet Service is available
Cost is $175.00 per phone line or internet drop (dependent on the number of drops per room)
In House Labor Staffing
I.A.T.S.E Local 24 Stagehand Union
Box Office
Ticketmaster System
One (1) Main Box Office/Advanced Sales with 6 ticket windows located off Jefferson Ave.
One (1) Auxiliary Office with 4 ticket windows located off Huron St.
Cash, VISA, MasterCard and American Express
Production Areas
500 sq. ft. Production Booth on the Suite Level of the Center
One (1) 16’x9’ Production office located on the Event Level of the Center
Novelty Sales
Two (2) 110 sq. ft. Novelty Sales areas located on the Concourse Level of the Center
One (1) 900 sq ft. Auxiliary Area for Novelty Sales located on the Concourse level of the Center
Press Areas
ALL PRESS ROOMS ARE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CONCOURSE LEVEL
Two (2) Press Rooms ranging in size from 213-360 sq. ft.
One (1) 175 sq. ft. Auxiliary Press Room
One (1) 115 sq. ft. Home TV room
One (1) 110 sq. ft. Home Radio room
One (1) 105 sq. ft. Away Radio room
One (1) 80 sq ft. Stats room
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Event Services
While ensuring that our guests have the most enjoyable and safest entertainment experience possible, the
Huntington Center has adopted the following Event Policies and Procedures:
Each ticketed guest that enters the Huntington Center will be subjected to a search as a condition of admission.
Guests objecting to a search may obtain a refund, prior to entering the facility. All policies and procedures are
for the comfort and safety of our guests and will be strictly enforced.
The Huntington Center’s security personnel, in cooperation with SMG Management, as well as the event
promoter, will determine the method of search being utilized. Searches conducted at all entrance gates may be
a standard visual inspection; a light pat-down type search; or the use of hand held metal-detecting wands may
be employed.
ATM
The Huntington Bank ATM is located on the concourse level behind section 120.
Banners and Signs
Any type of banner and/or sign may not be brought into the Huntington Center, unless authorized by Center
Management. Guests may return any unauthorized banner and/or sign back to their vehicle.
Camera and Recording Devices
Information regarding our camera policy is determined by each show, and therefore varies from event to event.
For most events, small, instamatic and digital cameras will be permissible. Cameras with professional lenses
will not be permitted. Recording devices, whether audio or visual, are not permitted in the center.
Diaper Changing Stations
The Huntington Center offers diaper changing stations inside all of the Men’s and Women’s Restrooms as well
as the Family Restrooms.
Event Information
There is a 24 hour Events Line that provides information on upcoming events. You may contact the Events
Line at (419) 255-3300. You may also reach us on the web at www.HuntingtonCenterToledo.com.
Fire Prevention/General Safety & Security
An appointed Toledo Fire Inspector has ultimate responsibility and enforcement power within the facility and
will make the final determination on compliance. If the Fire Department, at its sole discretion, determines that
an Inspector will be required during an event, promoter will be invoiced at the prevailing hourly rates of the
department. Any and all required permits are the responsibility of the promoter. Copies of permits must be
furnished to the Event Coordinator.
First Aid Station
Our First Aid Station is located across from section 113-114 on the main concourse. Trained medical
personnel are on staff for every event at the Huntington Center.
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...Welcome!
Event Services
Food and Beverage
Outside food and beverage is not permitted into the Huntington Center.
Guest Drop-Off Area
Guests with disabilities may be dropped off on the Madison Ave or Huron St. entrance. These locations are
drop-off areas only. Guests should enter at the Huron St. entrance, where they will be able to purchase a ticket.
Lost and Found
Please report a lost item to one of our Event Team members, or you may bring the item to our Guest
Services Center. If you feel you have left an item behind while attending an event, please feel free to contact us
at (419) 321-5003.
Parking
Parking for our guests is located around our facility. The Port Lawrence Parking Garage off of St. Clair is
attached to the center through a skywalk. The parking lots and garages surrounding the center are owned and
operated by private parking companies. Please see attached map.
Re-Entry Policy
The Huntington Center has a NO Re-Entry Policy. Once you leave our facility during an event, you may not
return under any circumstances. Exceptions are only made in case of medical situations and emergencies.
Guests with medical emergencies should stop by our Guest Services Center.
Restricted Items
Bottles or Cans
Cameras or Recording Devices
Food or Beverage
Fireworks
Laser Products
Noise-Makers
Wallet Chains
Weapons of Any Kind, including
but not limited to knives, guns,
pepper-spray, chains, etc.
Backpacks, Large Bags or Sealed
Packages, Purses, Diaper Bags
and other small personal bags are
permitted, but will be inspected at
the door.
Solicitation/Vending
The Huntington Center will not permit vending, soliciting or collecting contributions of any purpose, or the
distribution of promotional material on the premises.
Smoking Policy
The Huntington Center is a smoke-free facility. Therefore, smoking is not permissible in public areas by any
guest or employee.
Ticketing Policy
All guests entering through our gates must present a valid ticket as a means of admission to the designated
event. Children age two or older, must have a ticket. Children under the age of two must sit on a parent or
guardian’s lap. Policies regarding the purchase of a child’s ticket may differ for most family shows. Please
feel free to contact us to check on the age requirement when purchasing tickets for children. Ticket scalping on
Huntington Center property is strictly prohibited.
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AVI Food Systems, Inc.
Food & Beverage
AVI Food Systems, Inc. is the exclusive caterer to the Huntington Center. AVI has been
serving clients in the Toledo area for many years, providing the utmost in quality and service.
Whether it is a intimate gathering for 20 people or a party for 200, AVI staff are on site to
assist you in making your event successful and memorable.
Concession Layout
There are 10 concession stands conveniently located throughout the center. There is one (1)
concession stand on the Event Level, seven (7) on the Main Concourse Level and two (2) on the
Suite Level.
Kitchen Layout
The main kitchen is located on the Suite Level and provides 1,236 sq. ft. of work space. We also
have a Commissary on the Event Level, which is 1,024 sq. ft and has 2 walk-in coolers.
Contacts
For all contact information for AVI Food Systems, Inc. front office staff, please reference page 5 of
this technical packet.
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The Aquarium
Room
Dimensions
Sq. Footage
Theater
Classroom
Banquet
The Aquarium
59x72
4,248
450 people
144 people
150 people
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Stagehand Labor Information
I.A.T.S.E. Local 24
Pat Thayer — Business Agent
Jody Palsa — House Steward
Phone: (419) 244-6320
Fax: (419) 244-6325
ToledoLocal24IATSE@yahoo.com
General Conditions
1. A minimum of four (4) department heads will be required on every call consisting of Carpenter, Electrician,
Sound, Props, Projectionist, Wardrobe and the required four (4) departments shall be event specific. Department
heads will be required on calls when requested by the show consisting of Video, Pyro, Projectionist, Wardrobe, or
Hair and Makeup. All persons working a “load in” or a “load out” shall be paid a four (4) hour minimum with
any hour or fraction thereof after the four (4) hour minimum being paid in one (1) hour increments. The “load
in” and “load out” shall have a four (4) hour minimum applying to each. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Management will not be required to use more Departments than are actually needed on any labor call.
A. On the move-in after the minimum call period has elapsed, the employer may reduce the number of
employees. However, in no event shall the number of employees remaining be less than that in which is required
for the performance minus the spotlight operators, nor shall the number of employees be less than required to
complete the work safely.
B. In regards to nonfamily show productions on the take-out crew, the entire crew shall ordinarily be
released upon completion of the loading of all show equipment and the House has been restored.
C. In regards to family show productions, the load-out crew may be released on a departmental basis
upon completion of all work within such department.
2. All work performed in excess of eight (8) hours within a twenty-four (24) hour period, excluding time worked
for a “performance” at the “performance rate,” shall be paid at one and one-half (1 ½) times the hourly rate. All
work preformed between 12:00A.M. and 8:00 A.M., with the exception of family shows, will be paid at one and
one-half (1 ½) the standard rate. All employees not receiving eight (8) hours turn around time for the start of the
next day will be paid at one and one half (1 ½) times the rate of pay up to (8) hours, after which time they will be
paid at two (2) times the hourly rate through the remainder of the day.
3. All employees shall be given an unpaid one (1) hour meal break every five (5) hours. A thirty (30) minute meal
period shall be allowed, provided the Employer furnishes a meal of high quality sandwiches with beverage and all
persons suffer no loss of time. If any meal period is not provided, then each person shall be paid at two (2) times
the prevailing rate until a meal period is given. Excluded specifically from this section are all hours worked from
the time of a scheduled show call through the conclusion of the show call, and such hours shall not be subject to a
meal penalty. Any employee who is receiving the applicable premium rate of pay due to a missed meal period at
the time a show call begins, however, will continue at the applicable premium rate until such time a meal period is
provided.
4. There shall be no duplication or pyramiding of overtime or other premium pay.
5. Employees shall be paid at the prevailing hourly rate for any fraction of an hour worked in excess of six (6)
minutes.
6. With the exception of someone who is called in to replace a person that failed to report for work, any person
that is more than ten (10) minutes late for a call shall forfeit their right to the four (4) hour minimum and shall
only be paid for their actual time worked figured to the nearest one-quarter (1/4) hour.
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Stagehand Labor Information
7. Any person who is taken off a call and sent home as the result of a disciplinary action taken by Management, or who voluntarily walks off a call without the consent of Management, shall forfeit their right to the
four (4) hour minimum and shall only be paid for their actual time worked figured to the nearest one-quarter
(1/4) hour.
8. Holidays recognized in the Agreement will be New Year’s Eve (After 5:00pm), New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Easter Sunday, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July. Should an
overtime or penalty situation be incurred, one and one-half (1 ½) time shall be paid double-time with doubletime being paid as double and one-half (2 ½) time. The Holiday Eve’s pay schedule will start after 1:00 PM at
holiday rate. Employees who do not work on a holiday receive no pay for the holiday.
9. Minimum of Four (4) department heads shall remain on the call if any work is being done, or if there is any
type of activity on the stage. Three of four department heads may be released from rehearsal calls if no equipment or employees performing department work are being used.
10. All persons working a “performance” shall report thirty (30) minutes before the advertised curtain time to
fully set and work the “performance” for the “performance rate” outlined in this Agreement, provided the
“performance” does not exceed the three (3) hours past such curtain time. Should any “performance” exceed
three (3) hours, the additional time worked shall be paid at one and one half times one-third (1/3) of the applicable
performance rate for any additional hour or fraction thereof in excess of six (6) minutes. A
“rehearsal” shall be considered a “performance.”
11. Riggers will be required to perform only the “rigging” duties. Riggers will be responsible for the complete
set up of all rigging apparatus for safety issues. Rigging work shall be defined as the attachment or hanging of
equipment, signs, drapery, masking, etc. to or from the structure of the Arena, which requires the use of special skills and equipment. Such work shall be paid at the “rigging rate” and shall require a minimum of at
least three (3) riggers, two (2) up-riggers and one (1) down-rigger, with each rigger being guaranteed a four
(4) hour minimum on the “load in” and minimum of four (4) hours on the “load out.”
12. Trucks over twenty (20) feet shall require a minimum of four (4) loaders. Busses or small trailers [twenty
(20) feet or less] shall require a minimum or two (2) loaders, provided that nothing is stacked and everything
rolls off. The duties of a “truck loader” shall be strictly limited to loading or unloading the trucks. Any reloading of trucks with empties during the show run will be charged the same as a usual “load in” and “load out” at
the applicable hourly rate.
13. A Non Working Union steward shall be required on all calls having sixteen (16) people or more. The duties
of a Non Working Steward shall consist of segregating the work force, manage the daily work schedule for
employees, and complete billing in a timely fashion for the event. The Steward shall remain on the call from
beginning to end.
14. Fifteen (15 %) percent above applicable rates will be charged for any portion of a performance or rehearsal recorded in any professional manner for broadcast or sale to the general public in any form.
15. Performance calls where no Load in or Load out occurs for anyone will be billed as a four (4) hour minimum at applicable hourly rates.
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General Floor Plans
Floor:
Upper Bowl:
Lower Bowl:
3/4 House Capacity
1, 520
937
3,461
TOTAL CAPACITY: 5,918
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General Floor Plans
Floor:
Upper Bowl:
Lower Bowl:
End Stage Capacity
1,952 Seats
1,039 Seats
4,295 Seats
TOTAL CAPACITY: 7,286
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General Floor Plans
Floor:
Upper Bowl:
Lower Bowl:
Half House Capacity
988
807
2,989
TOTAL CAPACITY: 4,784
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General Floor Plans
Upper Bowl:
Lower Bowl:
Hockey Capacity
1,203
6,186
TOTAL CAPACITY: 7,389
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Backstage/Production Areas
Backstage/production areas:
Three (3) Star Dressing Rooms
Star Room #1: 21’x 25’
Star Room #2: 21’ x 25’
Star Room #3: 21’ x 25’
**Star Rooms 2 & 3 can be adjoining
Four (4) Locker Rooms
Locker Room #1: 25’ x 35’
Locker Room #2: 24’ x 32’
Locker Room #3: 18’ x 22’
Locker Room #4: 21’ x 21’
Green Room: 20’ x 30’
Crew Room: 16’ x 30’
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Production Office: 16’ x 9’
Media Press
TOLEDO AREA MEDIA LIST for press releases
Advertising Media contacts on Page 32.
Newspaper
Business Advantage
901 Washington St.
Toledo, Ohio 43624
PH 419-245-5382
FX 419-245-5342
Editor: Sharon Lange
Toledo Jewish News
6464 Sylvania Ave.
Sylvania, OH 43560
PH 419-885-4485
FX 419-724-0423
Editor: Sharon Herman
The Toledo Blade (Daily)
541 N. Superior St.
Toledo, Ohio 43660
PH 419-724-6000
FX 419-724-6439
Editor: Mary-Beth McLaughlin
E-mail: mmclaughlin@theblade.com
Toledo Journal
3021 Douglas Rd.
PO Box 2536
Toledo, Ohio 43606
PH 419-472-4521
FX 419-472-1604
Editor: Myron Stewart
E-mail: Toljour@aol.com
The Herald Newspaper
5739 N. Main St.
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
PH 419-885-9222
FX 419-885-0764
Editor: Angela Mitro
Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune
300 E. Poe, Box 88
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
PH 419-385-7311
FX 419-354-0314
Editor: David Miller
Toledo Free Press
605 Monroe Street
Toledo City Paper
1120 Adams St.
Toledo, Ohio 42624
PH 419-244-9859
FX 419-244-9871
Publisher: Collette Jacobs
Toledo, OH 43604
PH 419-241-1700
FX 419-836-1319
Editor: Michael Miller
mmiller@toledofreepress.com
Mirror Newspaper
113 W. Wayne St.
Maumee, Ohio 43537
PH 419-893-8135
FX 419-893-6397
Editor: Mike McCarthy
Toledo Area Parent News
1120 Adams St.
Toledo, Ohio 42624
PH 419-244-9859
FX 419-244-9871
Editor: Collette Jacobs
Perrysburg Messenger Journal
PO Box 267
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
PH 419-874-4491
FX 419-874-7311
Editor: Deb Buker
Rossford Record
PO Box 267
Perrysburg. Ohio 43551
PH 419-874-4491
FX 419-874-7311
Editor: Deb Buker
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Newspaper Continued
Point & Shoreland Journal
PO Box 267
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
PH 419-874-4491
FX 419-874-7311
Editor: Deb Buker
E-mail: newsforall@perrysburg.com
Monroe Evening News
20 W. First St.
Monroe, MI. 48161
PH 734-242-1100
FX 734-242-0937
Editor: Deborah Saul
E-mail : saul@monroenews.com
La Prensa (Spanish)
616 Adams St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
PH 419-870-6565
FX 419-255-7700
Editor: Rico Neller
E-mail: prensa789@aol.com
Mature Living
1946 N. 13th St. Suite 439
Toledo, Ohio 43624
PH 419-241-8880
FX 419-241-9081
Editors: Lisa Jordan
Nancy Rossnagel
E-mail: mlnews@voyager.net (Attn: Nancy)
Toledo Business Journal
27 Broadway
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-244-8200
FX 419-244-5773
Editor: Rachel Johnson
E-mail: editor@toledobiz.com
Village Voice of Ottawa Hills
3463 Woodley Rd.
Toledo, OH 43606
PH 419-537-0286
FX 419-537-0369
Editor: Sharon F. Simmons
Bedford Press
2457 Tremainsville
Toledo, OH 43613
PH 419-474-2248
FX 419-474-3291
Editor/Publisher: Karen Daggett
BedfordPress@aol.com
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Media Press
Radio
WSPD – AM (1370) (Talk Radio)
Clear Channel
125 S. Superior St.
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-244-8321
FX 419-242-2846
WIOT – FM (104.7) (Rock N Roll)
Clear Channel
125 S. Superior
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-244-8321
FX 419-244-7631
WVSK – KISS FM (92.5) (Top 40)
Clear Channel
125 S. Superior St.
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-244-8321
FX 419-244-7631
WJCM – AM (1570) (Religious)
2130 Madison Ave.
Toledo, OH 43620
PH 419-243-7052
FX 419-243-3032
WKKO / K100 – FM (99.9)
(Top 40 Country)
Cumulus Broadcasting
3225 Arlington Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-725-5700
FX 419-385-2902
News Director: London Mitchell
WJYM – AM (730)
Christian Radio
8761 Fremont Pike
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
PH 419-874-7956
WXUT – FM (88.3)
UT College Radio
2801W. Bancroft
Student Union 2515
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-530-4172
FX 419-530-2210
WPOS – FM (102.3)
Religious Radio
7112 Angola Rd.
Holland, Ohio 43528
PH 419-865-9767
FX 419-865-0112
Contact: Rick Waldron
WCWA – AM (1230) (Oldies 50’s)
Clear Channel
125 S. Superior
Toledo, OH 43614
PH 419-240-1230
FX 419-244-7631
WJUC – FM (107.3) (R&B)
5902 Southwyck Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-861-9582
FX 419-861-2866
Contact: Jennifer Yockey
WRVF – FM (101.5 The River) (Adult Contemporary)
Clear Channel
125 S. Superior
Toledo, Ohio 43602
PH 419-244-8321
FX 419-244-7631
WLQR – AM (1470) (Format Talk & Sports)
Cumulus Broadcasting
3225 Arlington Ave
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-725-5700
FX 419-385-2902
News Director: London Mitchell
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WRQN – FM (93.5) (Oldies 50’s, 60’s & 70’s)
Cumulus Broadcasting
3225 Arlington Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-725-5700
FX 419-385-2902
News Director: London Mitchell
WXQQ – FM (96.9) (Rock)
1510 Reynolds Rd.
Toledo, OH 43615
PH 419-724-9600
FX 419-725-2600
WGTE – FM (91.3) (Public Radio)
1270 S. Detroit
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-380-4600
FX 419-380-4710
Contact: Karen Szymanski
E-Mail : karenszymanski@wgte.pbs.org
WWWM – FM (Star 105.5) (Adult Contemporary)
Cumulus Broadcasting
3225 Arlington Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-725-5700
FX 419-385-2902
News Director: London Mitchell
WIMX – FM (95.7) (Easy Listening R&B)
5744 Southwyck Blvd.
Suite 200
Toledo, Ohio
PH 419-868-7914
FX 419-868-8765
Contact: Rocky Love
WXKR – FM (94.5) (Classic Rock 60’s-80’s)
Cumulus Broadcasting
3225 Arlington Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-725-5700
FX 419-385-2902
News Director: London Mitchell
WYSZ /Yes – FM (89.3) (Alternative Christian Radio)
5115 Glendale Ave.
Toledo, OH 43614
PH 419-389-0893
FX 419-381-0731
Contact: Kim Phelps
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WNWO – 24 (NBC)
300 S Byrne Rd.
Toledo, Ohio 43615
PH 419-535-0024
News Room 419-535-0664
FX 419-535-8936
419-535-0202
Assignment Editor: Karen Deardorff
Weekend Assn. Editor: Matt Zaleski
E-Mail: news@nbc24.com
WTWB / Warner Brothers (TV 5)
WTO5 Toledo’s CW
115 S. Reynolds Rd.
PH 419-724-9885
FAX 419-724-4136
Contact: Renee Ruetz
E-Mail: rruetz@wt05toledo.com
WTOL – 11 (CBS)
730 N. Summit St.
Toledo, Ohio 43695-0715
PH 419-248-1100
FX 419-248-7104
Assignment Editor: Frank Seely (419-248-1106)
E-Mail : fseely@wtol.com
WGTE (TV 30)
1270 S. Detroit
Toledo, Ohio 43614
PH 419-380-4600
FX 419-380-4710
Contact: Karen Szymanski
E-Mail : karenszymanski@wgte.pbs.org
WTVG – 13 (ABC)
4247 Dorr St.
Toledo, Ohio 43607
PH 419-531-1313
FX 419-534-3898
News Room 419-534-3858
Assignment Editor: Wendy Sheridan
Weekend Assn. Editor: Senna Orra
WNGT (UPN 48)
215 N. Summit St.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
PH 419-248-4848
FX 419-243-4170
Contact: Linda Miller
WUPW – 36 (FOX)
Four SeaGate
Toledo, Ohio 43604-1520
PH 419-244-3600
FX 419-244-8842 / 419-725-1636
Assignment Editor: Steve France
E-mail: sfrance@foxtoledonews.com
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Advertising
Media Contacts/Shows for Advertising
TV
Contact
Phone
WTVG (ABC)
WNWO (NBC)
WTOL (CBS)
WUPW (FOX)
Buckeye Cablesystem
Time Warner Cable
Carrie Franzen
Paul Lyon
Jeff Reece
Kendra Caudill
Shelley Straube
Deb Smith
419-534-3854
419-346-1205
419-248-1132
419-244-2482
419-724-7234
419-872-4077
Radio
Contact
Phone
Cumulus
Rick Sharp
419-725-5776
Brian Kohler
419-244-8321 Ext 123
The Wolf/WPFX
Shane Boldt
419-725-5776
Print
Toledo Blade
The City Paper
Contact
Ed Burnham
Collette Ja
Phone
419-724-6442
419-244-9859
Outdoor
Lamar
Toledo/Detroit Outdoor
Contact
Kurt Recker
Dan Searles
Phone
419.969.0117
419-290-6873
WKKO, WWWM, WXKR
WRQN, WMIM
iHeartMedia
WIOT, WVKS, WRVF WSPD
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Friends of the Center
Trade Show Decorators
SeaWay Tradeshow Services of Toledo
724 S. Byrne
Toledo, OH 43609
419-385-4351
Art Craft
46350 Grand River Ave. Suite B
Novi, MI 48374
517-485-2221
www.artcraftdisplay.com
Audio Visual
Markey’s Rental and Staging
24 S. St. Clair St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 244-8844
www.markeys.com
RGB Productions
1678 Lance Pointe Dr.
Maumee, OH 43537
419-891-2120
Www.rgb-productions.com
Stageit Productions, Inc
3545 Silica Rd. Unit D
Sylvania, OH 43560
419-517-5049
Sound and Lighting
Great Lakes Sound
112 Arco. Dr.
Toledo, OH 43607
419-534-2260
Www.greatlakessound.com
Accommodations
Official Hotel of the Huntington Center
Park Inn
101 North Summit St.
Toledo, OH 43604
419-321-3000
www.parkinn.com
Miscellaneous
Pyrotechnic Design
Stephen Ernst
Advantage Entertainment & Consulting
PO Box 40212
Bay Village, OH 44140
419-346-3055
www.advantageentertainment.org
LaSalle Cleaners Inc.
922 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH 43604
419-242-2391
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Getting to the Huntington Center
Directions to the Huntington Center
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LANSING / ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN ON 223 / 23 SOUTH
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Upon crossing the Michigan/Ohio State Line
Stay in the center lane, looking for I-475 East
Take I-475 East again staying in the center lane, looking for I-75 South
Take I-75 South to Exit 202-A (Washington St.)
Turn right on Washington Street
For the Port Lawrence Parking Garage, take Washington to Erie St., turn left onto Erie St. taking Erie to Jefferson Ave., turn right onto Jefferson Ave., take
Jefferson Ave. past Huron, you will see the Center and then the Port Lawrence Garage on the left, turn left (at light) onto St. Clair. Entrance to the garage
will be on the immediate left.
DETROIT MICHIGAN ON I-75 SOUTH
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Upon crossing the Michigan/Ohio State Line
Take I-75 South to Exit 202-A (Washington St.)
Turn right on Washington Street
For the Port Lawrence Parking Garage, take Washington to Erie St., turn left onto Erie St. taking Erie to Jefferson Ave., turn right onto Jefferson Ave., take
Jefferson Ave. past Huron, you will see the Center and then the Port Lawrence Garage on the left, turn left (at light) onto St. Clair. Entrance to the garage
will be on the immediate left.
CLEVELAND - AKRON ON OHIO TURNPIKE GOING WEST
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On I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike), going West
Exit at Gate 64 and take I-75 North until you cross the Maumee River
Exit 201-B (Downtown Exit) and merge right
Stay in the far right hand lane to Washington Street
Turn right on Washington Street
For the Port Lawrence Parking Garage, take Washington to Erie St., turn left onto Erie St. taking Erie to Jefferson Ave., turn right onto Jefferson Ave., take
Jefferson Ave. past Huron, you will see the Center and then the Port Lawrence Garage on the left, turn left (at light) onto St. Clair. Entrance to the garage
will be on the immediate left.
CHICAGO AND INDIANA STATE LINE ON OHIO TURNPIKE GOING EAST
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One I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) going East, continue through Gate A East to Gate 4A
Exit at Gate 64 taking I-75 North to Exit 201-B (Downtown Exit)
Stay in the far right hand lane to Washington Street
Turn right on Washington Street
For the Port Lawrence Parking Garage, take Washington to Erie St., turn left onto Erie St. taking Erie to Jefferson Ave., turn right onto Jefferson Ave., take
Jefferson Ave. past Huron, you will see the Center and then the Port Lawrence Garage on the left, turn left (at light) onto St. Clair. Entrance to the garage
will be on the immediate left.
COLUMBUS/DAYTON ON I/75 NORTH
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Take I-75 North until you cross the Maumee River
Exit 201-B (Downtown Exit)
Stay in the far right hand lane to Washington Street
Turn right on Washington Street
For the Port Lawrence Parking Garage, take Washington to Erie St., turn left onto Erie St. taking Erie to Jefferson Ave., turn right onto Jefferson Ave., take
Jefferson Ave. past Huron, you will see the Center and then the Port Lawrence Garage on the left, turn left (at light) onto St. Clair. Entrance to the garage
will be on the immediate left.
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