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Old 10-12-2013, 04:35 PM
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Default Performing Arts

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Originally Posted by Bizdoc View Post
Building a large concert venue (and keeping it operating) costs a lot more than I have in my bank account. Savannah and Church on the Square work because ticket prices are moderate (remember the upset folks over the cost of Willie Nelson Tickets?) Even with 100,000 plus residents, it would take a lot of money to keep a 5,000 seat venue open.
I agree the type of venue you are talking about (5,000 seat) would cost a lot of money and would be difficult to keep operating. PALMS (Performing Arts Lake Marion Sumter) was not proposing a 5,000 seat concert hall. Anyway, without someone or Corporation donating a significant amount of $$$$$, it is doubtful any Center will be built.

Perhaps the remodel and expansion of the Spanish Springs former Church on the Square will be a better venue. The Developer is capable.
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