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PROMOTER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ...... 1 Management information...... 1 Venue History...... 2 Notable Events...... 3 Ticket Agents...... 3 Market Information...... 4 Building Specifications...... 5 Seating Capacites...... 5 Event Set-Up Possibilities...... 5 General Rental Policies...... 6 Local Media...... 8 Local Service Information...... 9

APPENDIX Permissable Truss Rigging Loads...... i Seating Charts...... ii GENERAL INFORMATION VENUE ADDRESS: 190 Birch St . Lewiston, ME .04240 MAIN PHONE: [207] 783 .2009 MAIN FAX: [207] 783 .3347 WEBSITE: www .thecolisee .com

CONTACT INFORMATION General Manager: Jim Cain | x 205 jcain@icerinks .com Operations Manager: Michael Cain | x 209 mcain@icerinks .com Asst. Operations: Don Lamontagne | x 209 Food & Beverage: Judy Cain | x 201 judycain@icerinks .com Box Office Manager: Jim Mercier | x 208 jmercier@thecolisee .com Office Manager: Danika Lamontagne | x 202 dlamontagne@thecolisee .com

BOX OFFICE TICKETING Ticketing Host: AudienceView Ticketing Phone Sales: [207] 783 .2009 x 525 Internet Sales: www .thecolisee .com | ticketing .thecolisee .com Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 – 5 | Open 4 hours prior to events on weekends Windows: The Box Office has up to 7 operating windows Methods of Payment: Cash [in person], Visa, Mastercard, Discover & AMEX

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Firland Management partners are proud to be owners & operators of the Androsocggin Bank Colisée . In 2008, Firland purchased the facility from the City of Lewiston . Firland is an experienced, hands-on team of consultants with experience in facility operation, management and development in the ice rinks and multi-purpose recreation industry . Managing and consulting with ice rinks and multi-purpose recreation facilities across the U .S . and Canada, Firland Management provides turnaround situations, operational reviews, new facility development, day to day management and much more . More information on With a proven reputation for bringing failing facilities to profitability, Firland specializes in Firland Management can be turnaround situations, the biggest challenge facing the industry today . Firland has brought found online at www.icerinks.com facilities out of bankruptcy, assisted in re-financing debt for facilities on the verge, and has guided many rinks to financial improvements .

1 VENUE HISTORY The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is a 67,000 square foot multipurpose facility, seating approximately 3,682 for hockey and up to 4,500+ for concerts The. multi-purpose facility can also host a wide variety of events including boxing, basketball, rodeos, ice shows, theatrical productions and trade-shows .The Androscoggin Bank Colisée has over 800 parking spaces with additional adjacent street parking . The Androscoggin Bank Colisée (formerly the Central Maine Youth Center) was built in 1958-1959 to replace St . Dominics Regional High .Currently owned and operated by Firland Management, the Arena has a long and proud history of a variety of events . It was the venue for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship rematch between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. On May 25, 1965, Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) beat Liston in under three minutes . The Clay/Liston fight The Maine Nordiques were the primary tenant at the Civic Center from 1973 - 1977. The colorful produced arguably the most famous photograph team with a cast of characters right out of the movieSlap Shot were members of the old North in fight history with the American Hockey League . snapshot image of a brash The Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association played exhibition games at the Civic Ali taunting his rival Liston Center taking advantage of what was at the time the largest portable floor in the world . to get off the mat. The Lewiston MAINEiacs, a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and 2006 president cup winners spent eight great seasons at the Colisée .They came to the arena in 2003 with a promise that it would be renovated . The strong showing of Lewiston and St. Dom’s high schools has resulted in several state and New England high school championships through the years .The longest continuous tenants of the Civic Center have been playing hockey on Birch Street since the building’s inception in 1958 The . high school tournaments to this day continue to bring in a raucous audience of rabid fans and serve as a reminder of why the Civic Center was built in the first place . The Androscoggin Bank Colisée is also host to a number of trade-shows.For 5 years it has hosted the Androscoggin County Business to Business trade show - the largest business trade-show in Maine as well as the Maine Home Show . The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has added over $4 million in renovations to the facility since 2005. The renovations included new administrative offices, food court/taverns and the Shipyard Lounge . The new Shipyard Lounge/Conference Room has a capacity of 150 people seated or 225 standing room only and is equipped with a state of the art entertainment center . The system includes 5 42- inch plasma TV’s, surround sound, VCR/DVD players, projection screen presentation capability, wireless internet access and PA system .The room is ideal for meetings, conferences, social or special events . Positioned as the main venue for entertainment & recreation in Androscoggin County and beyond, Firland Managment continue to connect with the community by bringing in popular productions, growing youth hockey programs and hosting the AHL Portland Pirates games The. Colisée has recently hosted the Maine Democratic Convention, some AHL Portland Pirates and NCAA University of Maine hockey games as well as the World Famous Lipizanner Stallions, New England Fights “Fight Night” mixed martial arts series and the annual Shrine Circus .

2 NOTABLE EVENTS AT THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE 50 Cent Larry the Cable Guy Bachman Turner Overdrive Maine High School Hockey Playoffs Barnum & Bailey Circus Maine Home Show Black Label Society Miranda Lambert In January of 2010 Blues Traveler Monster Trucks Shinedown played a Sold Out Performance. Bruce Springsteen Motley Crue Business to Business Trade Show New England Fights MMA “Fight Nights” Care Bears Live Professional Bull Riding Cirque de Soleil Portland Pirates Hockey Dierks Bentley Puddle of Mud Doodle Bops Rock & Tatoo Expo First Robotics Competition Sesame Street Live Godsmack Shinedown Going Coastal Cheer Competition Skillet Ice Moto-Cross Trace Adkins Jeff Dunham Two Cent Killswitch Engage UMaine Black Bears Women’s Hockey Kora Shrine Circus Weezer Korn WWE Wrestling

3 MARKET INFORMATION The Twin Cities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, are located on the banks of the Androscoggin River in the south central section of the state of Maine . Lewiston is Maine’s second largest city . Fifty percent of Maine’s population live within a 30 mile radius of Lewiston-Auburn .

There are almost one million people within 60 miles of L-A The Lewiston Auburn and over 600,000 within 30 miles. Economic Growth Council provides more information Androscoggin. . . . 106,539 about the L/A Community Cumberland. . . . . 278,559 WWW.ECONOMICGROWTH.COM York...... 201,876 Kennebec ...... 121,090 Oxford ...... 56,244

Travel Distance (miles) from Lewiston to: Augusta, ME...... 30 Boston, MA...... 142 Brunswick , ME...... 20 Bangor, ME...... 106 New York, NY ...... 349 Freeport, ME...... 25 Portsmouth, NH . . . . . 95 Portland, ME ...... 34 Quebec, PQ...... 256

4 BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS Square Footage: Center Floor: 17,000sq .ft . Loading Area: The facility has one large bay door (12’ x 11’) located at the back of the facility Elevators: There is one multipurpose elevator in the facility Dressing/Locker Rooms: 6 Staging: The Androscoggin Bank Colisee owns full staging (40’ x 80’), barricade and stairs First Aid: First aid services with trained paramedics on duty are required for all events

Floors/Levels: 1st level: Administrative/Box Office 2nd level: Concourse 3rd level: Baxter Brew Lounge/Conference Room

Rigging: The rigging weight is 8,000lbs per truss brace with five truss braces per rafter . All rigging plans, including the weight of each point, must be submitted to and approved by Management prior to load in .

Forklift: The Androscoggin Bank Colisee owns one 6,00lb forklift .The forklift has a 187 inch height capability with two sets of forks – 6ft and 4ft .

Emergency Equipment: Fire sprinklers, smoke sensors and fire extinguishers are located throughout the facility .The facility employs an emergency generator for life safety light and sound only .

Public Restrooms: Two (2) Women’s with fourteen (14) stalls in each Two (2) Men’s with three (3) stalls and thirteen (13) urinals in each

SEATING CAPACITES Hockey...... 3677 Half House (ga)...... 3148 Full House (seated)...... 4500 Side Stage (with tables). . . . . 3750 Full House (ga)...... 4500+ Basketball...... 3977 Half House (seated)...... 3171 Boxing/Wrestling/MMA . . . . 4500+

EVENT SET-UP POSSIBILITIES Ice Hockey Boxing Ice Shows Musical & Theatrical Concerts Basketball Wrestling Circus Trade Shows Figure Skating MMA Rodeo Family Shows

5 GENERAL RENTAL POLICIES

RENTAL RATES Precise facility rental rates are available upon request . All rental rates refer to the rental of the building and do not include the cost of labor, equipment or other cost related to the event not explicitly stated otherwise . As every show is unique, please contact us for a rental quote .

BOOKING PROCEDURES Assignments of Dates – Prospective tenants must contact the General Manager to determine the availability of dates .The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will tentatively reserve requested dates after completion of the license application by the tenant and acceptance by the Androscoggin Bank Colisee . A date is not considered firm until a signed contract and required deposit are returned to the building .The General Manager of the arena may deny the use of the facility to any individual, group, organization, or event that would result in an unfair degree of competition or is not in the best interest of Firland Management or the Androscoggin Bank Colisee . If another tenant should request the dates in question or a portion thereof, the tenant will be required to execute a contractual agreement and submit the required deposit within 48 hours of notification or within a time as specified by the General Manager, If the contract and deposit are not received, the General Manager will release the dates without notice .

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES A deposit is required as consideration in order to secure a date at the arena If . less than thirty days prior to the event an initial deposit of 100% of the base rent is required upon signing of contract . For events with assigned dates less than one year and more than thirty days prior to the event, a 50% deposit is due upon signing the contract and the balance is due 30 days prior .For events with assigned dates one year or more in advance, a 25% deposit is due upon signing of the contract . An additional 25% is due in 6 months prior to the event and the balance is due 30 days prior . The Androscoggin Bank Colisee management reserves the right to require an additional sum in advance to cover estimated expenses and/or as a damage deposit which is refundable after the event is settled and when a check of the facility is completed .

LIABILITY INSURANCE Tenant shall obtain, at its own cost and expense, commercial general liability insurance in the name of Licensee which shall insure all operations of Licensee . Such insurance shall be written with a limit of at least $1,000,000 .00 (one million dollars) combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage liability, personal injury liability and coverage for all acts and/or omissions of any employees, agents, players, performers, contractors or sub-contractors retained by Licensee . Such insurance shall be endorsed to be primary to and not contributory with any coverage of Firland Management, the Androscoggin Bank Colisee which may be applicable to the claim . Tenant shall maintain, at it’s own cost and expense, Workman’s Compensation Insurance in respect of its players, performers and other employees whose services are contemplated be the event . Tenant must maintain Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits not less that $1,000,000 .00 (one million dollars) per accident . Certificates evidencing insurance must be provided not less than ten (10) days prior to the event .

THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE NAME & LOGO All references to the arena must be made as *the Androscoggin Bank Colisee* in it’s full format . The Androscoggin Bank Colisee logo must be used in all materials used to promote events The . logo must be displayed at the bottom of newspaper ads, brochures, billboards, etc .

6 STATEMENT AND PAYMENT POLICY All charges due to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee are payable on demand Any. balances over 30 days will be charged a 2% monthly finance charge until payment is received The. Androscoggin Bank Colisee will pay net proceeds due from ticket receipts less rent and other charges in a timely manner after the conclusion of the event .

SETTLEMENT The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will produce a Box Office statement and settlement of all monies owed upon closing the Box Office for the final performance .

EVENT REQUIREMENT AND STAFFING The Androscoggin Bank Colisee will provide and the lessee will be charged for all event-related staffing . This personnel includes box office services, ticket sellers, ticket collectors, ushers, stagehands, security, technical lighting, sound and audio/visual personnel, custodians, forklift operators, and the like . Tenants are instructed not to make any other staffing arrangements for their events at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee without first obtaining written permission from the General Manager . The Androscoggin Bank Colisee requires general event staff and security for the building and perimeter .

BOX OFFICE TICKET SALES The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all sales of tickets in person, online and over the phone . The tenant, exhibitors, or their representatives may not sell tickets themselves or through any third party agents without the expressed written permission of the General Manager . All sales of tickets must be done and coordinated through our Box Office .

FOOD AND BEVERAGE The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all food and beverages served and consumed throughout the facility . The tenant, exhibitors, or their representatives may not sell food and beverage items at any time . Food and beverages may not be brought onto the premises of the arena by exhibitors for the purpose of distribution to patrons without the expressed written permission of the General Manager .Patrons mat not bring food and beverages onto the premises of the arena at any time . In accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of Maine, it is against the law for a tenant, exhibitor, or patron to bring alcoholic beverages into the building for any purpose . All arrangements for alcoholic beverages must be made through the arena Under. no circumstance will alcoholic beverages purchased or distributed by a tenant, exhibitor, or patron be permitted to be taken off the premises of the arena .

CATERING The Androscoggin Bank Colisee has exclusivity over all catering services provided on the premises . All catering will be provided by the arena’s food and beverage department .The arena has the capacity to seat approximately 1,000 people for a catered function Arrangements. for catered functions are made through the arena .

MARKETING SERVICES The Androscoggin Bank Colisee’s “In-House” agency can assist you with numerous detail involved to successfully market you event . Our agency can provide for the production and placement of print and electronic advertising for a negotiated fee (based on time, labor and expenses) .The Androscoggin Bank Colisee can also assist with promotions, public relations and publicity needed to ensure successful ticket sales .

7 LOCAL MEDIA PRINT: Lewiston – Sun Journal | circ . Daily/31,422 Sunday/31,505 Lewiston – The Forecaster | circ .Weekly/70,000 Lewiston - The Twin City Times Portland – The Press Herald | circ . Daily/60,821 Portland – The Sunday Telegram | circ . 92,406 Augusta – The Kennebec Journal | circ . Daily 14,000 Waterville – The Morning Sentinel | circ . Daily/18,000 Bangor – Bangor Daily News | circ . Daily/52,857 Sunday/60,531

8 LOCAL SERVICE INFORMATION CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE ANDROSCOGGIN BANK COLISEE

AIRPORTS: Portland International Jetport | 1001 Westbrook St . Portland, ME 04102 | [207] 874 .8877 Bangor International Jetport | 287 Godfrey Boulevard, Bangor, ME 04401 | [207] 9924600 .

ACCOMMODATIONS: We can provide special room rates through our partnership with the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch | 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210 | [207] 784 4433.

9 APPENDIX: PERMISSABLE TRUSS RIGGING LOADS

i APPENDIX: SEATING CHARTS Hockey | 3677

Full House [Seated] | 4500

ii Full House [GA] | 4500+

Half House [seated] | 3171

iii Half House [ga] | 3148

Side Stage [with tables] | 3750

iv Boxing/Wrestling/MMA | 5477