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Maryland Plans a Smaller Sphere Entertainment Venue at National Harbor
business1 month ago

Maryland Plans a Smaller Sphere Entertainment Venue at National Harbor

A scaled-down Sphere entertainment venue is planned for National Harbor in Maryland, featuring about 6,000 seats and LED displays similar to the Las Vegas Sphere. The project aims to become a regional landmark and boost the economy, with about 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 operating jobs, backed by roughly $200 million in incentives. Public hearings, permitting, and potential financing mechanisms like TIFs are in play, and while a start date isn’t set, the plan is tied to state and county approvals and a $10 million operating grant in the 2027 budget.

via The New York Times|
#business#economic-development#jobs
National Harbor eyed for a 6,000-seat mini-Sphere near DC
tech1 month ago

National Harbor eyed for a 6,000-seat mini-Sphere near DC

Sphere Entertainment plans a second Sphere in Maryland’s National Harbor, a 6,000-seat mini‑Sphere with a 16,000-by-16,000 wrap‑around screen, immersive sound, haptic seating and 4D effects; it would be funded by public and private incentives (around $200 million) and could generate millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, but a timeline and exact location haven’t been finalized.

via The Verge|
#immersive-venue#maryland#mini-sphere
Maryland Plans a 6,000-seat Sphere-style Venue at National Harbor
business1 month ago

Maryland Plans a 6,000-seat Sphere-style Venue at National Harbor

Maryland and Sphere Entertainment are planning a 6,000-seat “mini-Sphere” at National Harbor (Oxon Hill) featuring the Exosphere LED exterior and Sphere’s immersive tech. The roughly $200 million public-private project would create about 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 permanent jobs, with an annual economic impact projected at over $1 billion, though approvals are still pending and a completion date hasn’t been announced.

via WTOP|
#business#exosphere#immersive-experiences
Second Sphere to Open at National Harbor, Bringing Immersive Theater Near DC
business1 month ago

Second Sphere to Open at National Harbor, Bringing Immersive Theater Near DC

Sphere Entertainment plans a smaller, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor near Washington, D.C.—featuring its signature Exosphere exterior and the world’s highest‑resolution LED interior—financed by about $200 million in public and private incentives, marking the third Sphere project after Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#immersive-experiences#national-harbor
business1 month ago

Sphere to add second U.S. venue at National Harbor with 6,000-seat, smaller-scale design

Sphere Entertainment Co., along with the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies, announced plans to build a second Sphere in the United States—the first smaller-scale model—at National Harbor near Washington, D.C. The 6,000-seat venue would feature an Exosphere exterior LED display, a 16K x 16K interior display, Sphere Immersive Sound, haptic seating, and 4D effects, and would be funded by roughly $200 million in state, local, and private incentives. The project would create about 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 permanent roles, with economic impact projected at over $1 billion annually, but remains contingent on definitive agreements and necessary governmental approvals.

via Sphere Entertainment Co.|
#business#economic-development#immersive-technology
National Harbor to host 6,000-seat immersive Sphere-inspired venue
local1 month ago

National Harbor to host 6,000-seat immersive Sphere-inspired venue

Maryland officials plan a 6,000-seat immersive venue at National Harbor, modeled on Sphere in Las Vegas; it would be financed with about $200 million in public and private tax incentives and subsidies, making it Sphere Entertainment Cos.’ smaller “mini-Sphere,” and is expected to generate about $1 billion in annual economic activity for the DC region once built.

via The Washington Post|
#entertainment-venue-operation#local#maryland-economy
12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Thrilling Spell-Off
education1 year ago

12-Year-Old Bruhat Soma Wins Scripps Spelling Bee in Thrilling Spell-Off

Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old from Florida, won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee after a spell-off, correctly spelling 29 words in 90 seconds. He defeated Faizan Zaki of Texas, who spelled 20 words correctly. Bruhat's victory came after extensive preparation, and he took home a $50,000 cash prize among other rewards. The competition featured over 240 spellers, with eight finalists competing in the final round.

via CNN|
#competition#education#florida
Florida's Dev Shah Claims Victory at US National Spelling Bee with 'Psammophile'
education2 years ago

Florida's Dev Shah Claims Victory at US National Spelling Bee with 'Psammophile'

Dev Shah, a 14-year-old boy from Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "psammophile" in the 15th round. He takes home $50,000 cash prize and other monetary prizes and reference works. Shah is the 22nd champion in the past 24 years with South Asian heritage. The competition had 231 competitors, and the event was held in National Harbor, Maryland.

via Al Jazeera English|
#dev-shah#education#merriam-webster