Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center
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The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center (formerly Bakersfield Civic Auditorium) is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California (specifically in the Civic Center, Downtown). It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
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Mechanics Bank Theater & Convention Center | |
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Address | 1001 Truxtun Ave. |
Location | Bakersfield, California |
Coordinates | 35.372°N 119.013°W / 35.372; -119.013 |
Owner | City of Bakersfield |
Operator | ASM Global |
Built | 1960 - 1962 |
Opened | November, 1962 |
Expanded | 1980, 1998 |
Construction cost | $5.5 million |
Former names | Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (1962-1980) Bakersfield Convention Center (1980-1998) Centennial Garden & Convention Center (1998-2005) Rabobank Theater & Convention Center (2005-2019) |
Classroom-style seating | 27 - 300 |
Theatre seating | 3,000 |
Enclosed space | |
• Total space | 88,326 sq ft (8,205.8 m2) |
• Exhibit hall floor | 29,450 sq ft (2,736 m2) |
• Breakout/meeting | 13 Rooms 9,649 sq ft (896.4 m2) |
Tenants | |
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (NCAA) (1965–1998) Bakersfield Kernals (CalHL) (1962-1963) Bakersfield Flyers (Senior) (1968-1969) Los Angeles Bruins (PSHL) (1970-1972) Bakersfield Oilers (PSHL) (1994-1995) Bakersfield Fog (WCHL) (1995-1998) Bakersfield Dragons (SCAHA) (1995-1998) | |
Website | |
Venue Website |
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