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Von Braun Center VBC VON BRAUN CENTER A YEAR IN REVIEW ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 Letter From The Executive Director he Von Braun Center is looking at Each year, the high-level performance nity to learn about the economic impact a very bright future beginning in of our team continues to impress. They of our industry, as well as provide new T2020! The opening of the music hall, continue to raise the bar and exceed the strategies for marketing attractions. restaurant and rooftop bar will com- expectations of our clients. This year, we I am very proud to share that the 3rd plete phase 1 of the expansion of the hosted 500 events with over 700,000 Annual Von Brewski Beer Festival center which began back in 2018. The patrons walking through the doors. We with its over 170 beers brewed by 60+ names and logos of the music hall and would not be able to produce such large breweries from the around the world restaurant will be announced at a press numbers without the many organiza- saw a record attendance this year. The conference on October 29th, along with tions that call the Von Braun Center 6th Annual Family Fun Festival & the first official lineup of shows. The home, such as Huntsville Havoc, UAH Expo continued its partnership with next big expansion project, phase 2, is Chargers, Broadway Theatre League, Free 2 Teach and saw an increase in at- the addition of the new multi-purpose Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, tendance as well. The 6th Annual Mix ballroom, meeting rooms, a new Fantasy Playhouse, Theater Huntsville, 96.9 – Von Braun Center Christmas kitchen and renovation of the North Huntsville Rotary, AUSA Global Force Parade was also a success with over Hall. This project is still in the design Symposium, Space & Missile Defense 80 participants, and spectators lining phase with plans to break ground in Symposium, International Symposium the streets of downtown Huntsville. 2022 with a projected timeline of ap- on Child Abuse, National Cyber Sum- proximately two years for completion. mit, Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Huntsville is growing at an extremely fast pace and I’m delighted that the Von As part of an ongoing effort to improve NEACA Craft Show, and many, many more. You may have heard me say this Braun Center is part of that growth. the facility for efficiency and customer I would like to take this opportunity to satisfaction, an upgraded light-emitting many times before…It is for you, “our customer,” that we continuously strive to say thank you to our board of control, diode (LED) lighting system manu- mayor, city council, city leaders, part- factured by Eaton’s Ephesus Lighting provide an exceptional experience and ensure a successful event. ners, sponsors, clients and patrons. is being installed in Propst Arena. The We could not do what we do without you! upgraded lighting system will feature A few entertainment events that stand full color-tuning fixtures which provide out from this past year which helped Thank you! We are looking forward to colorful light shows and will result in contribute to our large numbers are 2020 and beyond! an enhanced fan experience, as well as Jamey Johnson & Cody Jinks, Chris improved viewing opportunities of both Stapleton, and Marvel Universal Live. It live and televised events. In addition, was also an honor to host the Alabama Sincerely, 12 new LED video panels manufac- Governor’s Conference on Tourism, a Steve Maples, CFE tured by Daktronics are being installed. conference which provides an opportu- Executive Director MANAGEMENT TEAM The VBC Management Team is committed to facilitating and promoting the vision of Huntsville. Steve Maples, CFE, has served as the Von Braun Center’s Executive Director for the past 13 years. As Executive Director, Maples oversees the entire operation of the Von Braun Center. Michael Vojticek, CPA, has been a member of the senior manage- ment team of the Von Braun Center for 28 years. Left to right: MICHAEL VOJTICEK, CPA, Assistant Director; STEVE MAPLES, CFE, Executive Director 2 THE THE THE MISSION ORGANIZATION HISTORY STATEMENT The Von Braun Center (VBC) is governed by a seven-member The Von Braun Center was built thanks to The Von Braun Center is a multipurpose Board of Control appointed by the Mayor of Huntsville and the foresight of local leaders and a very real facility with the primary objective of the City Council. civic demand. The facility, built in 1975, was facilitating and promoting events and The VBC is an anchor within its community. Located in welcomed by the community and the demand activities, in addition to generating downtown Huntsville, the VBC offers a beautiful facility for use continued, leading to three additions economic benefit and improving the for local, regional, and national events. The VBC provides within a ten year period driven largely by local quality of life for the Huntsville multiple venues for the presentation of cultural, educational, and civic demand. community and surrounding areas. entertainment, sporting, and social events. The VBC has a staff of proven professionals ready to contribute to the success of your event. BOARD OF CONTROL Wayne Bonner, Evans Quinlivan, Dr. Bill Sullins, Dr. John Johnson Randy Schrimsher Steve Thornton Eddie Turner Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary 3 CHRIS STAPLETON BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY - JOURNEY’S “ESCAPE” KANE BROWN THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT A CONCERT LINE-UP TO RIVAL ANY... 4U - A Symphonic Celebration of Prince Girls & Guitars Ray LaMontagne AL A&M Homecoming Concert: Home Free Ron White Rick Ross & Lil’ Baby Huntsville Classic - Ronnie Milsap Alabama Band Master’s Friday Concert Lee Brice & Randy Houser Sarah McLachlan Ben Rector Jamey Johnson & Cody Jinks Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Black Jacket Symphony - Jeff Foxworthy & John Crist Stephen Fite Children’s Concert Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Jewel Steve Martin and Martin Short “Damn the Torpedoes” Kane Brown The Awakening of a New Year Black Jacket Symphony - KC and the Sunshine Band The Beach Boys Journey’s “Escape” Kinjai Dave Concert The Doobie Brothers Black Jacket Symphony - Lauren Daigle QUEEN’s “A Night at the Opera” The Price is Right Lil Duval: Living My Best Life Tour Bob Dylan The Temptations & The Four Tops Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Brit Floyd Theresa Caputo Maxwell Celtic Woman TOBYMAC Needtobreathe Chris Stapleton Travis Tritt’s Outlaws & Renegades Newsboys Coasters, Platters, Drifters truTV Impractical Jokers Tour - Ohio Players Starring The Tenderloins Cole Swindell & Dustin Lynch Pentatonix UAH Music Department Collective Soul Persian Music Concert Vince Gill Dancing with the Stars PLT Party featuring For King & Country WEUP 61st Anniversary Dynamic Praise 30th Anniversary Choir Performance Raidotron & Funktree Young Dolph Earth, Wind & Fire Elvis Tribute - Rocket City Christmas Experience Hendrix Fellowship of Christian Athletes VBC EVENTS featuring Tim Tebow CONCERTS .........................75 Firefighters Assn Concert - Michael Jackson & Prince Tribute FAMILY SHOWS ............... 10 HAVOC HOCKEY ............ 30 494,182 Firefighters Concert - The Original Tams PERFORMING ARTS ...... 50 TICKETS SOLD Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons SPORTS.................................. 2 OCT. 1, 2018- G.O. Live UAH HOCKEY .................... 16 SEPT. 30, 2019 Gary Allan 4 JAMEY JOHNSON MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE LAUREN DAIGLE BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE’S FINDING NEVERLAND A VARIETY OF THEATRICAL SHOWS THE SYMPHONY... FAMILY SHOWS… GALORE… Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Disney Jr. Dance Party A Charlie Brown Christmas - presents Disney on Ice Live on Stage Beethoven Eight Earth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Broadway Theatre League presents Susanna Sings Strauss Harlem Globetrotters A Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly Tchaikovsky Five Jurassic Quest BEAUTIFUL: The Carol King Musical The Best of the Eagles Marvel Universe Live Finding Neverland The Young Person’s Guide to Monster Jam Jersey Boys the Orchestra / The Doo-Wop Paw Patrol Live! Kinky Boots Project Sesame Street Live! RENT We [heart] Mozart WWE Live Something Rotten WE SALUTE Celebrating STOMP our Veterans The King & I WIZARD WANDS & LIGHTSABERS The Music of John Williams Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s Classical 1: Brahms 2 5 ROCKET CITY CLASSIC CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, TRADE SHOWS & SPORTS Garver Summit Rocket City Broadcasting Bridal Fair CONVENTIONS & Guidehouse Rocket Fair CONFERENCES HAMA - MiniCon Sneaker Crush HAMACON Taste of Huntsville 35th International Symposium on IEEE SoutheastCon 2019 Tennessee Valley Hunting and Child Abuse Jehovah’s Witnesses Regional Convention Fishing Expo 20th Annual NCMS Mid-South Training Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product The Boat Show AAMA Supplier Diversity Conference Symposium Aerojet Rocketdyne National Cyber Summit Aircraft Survivability Professional Forum National Weather Association AMATEUR SPORTS Alabama Band Masters NDIA - TVC Missile Defense Agency Small Business Programs Conference Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tour- AAU Basketball Tournament ism (AGCT) Non Profit University Alabama State High School Wrestling Alpha Kappa Alpha Workshops North Alabama Conference of the UMC Tournament An Evening with David Jeremiah Oakwood Alumni Association Event Alabama A&M Basketball vs UAB AUSA Global Force Symposium Saved in the City Alabama Basketball vs Liberty / Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium SMD Symposium UAH vs Fort Valley State CALEA Southside Church of Christ Homecoming Alabama State Games Church of Highlands Marriage Retreat Tennessee Valley Authority Opening Ceramony Church of the Highlands Twin
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