The 1984 Tour on March 2526, 1984 for 1984 (1984) and the 5150 Tour on August 89, 1986 for 5150 (1986). Parliament-Funkadelic headlined numerous sold-out shows at the venue, mainly during the years 1976 to 1983. The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50m) above sea level. |- The rename was initially not popular with Washington-area residents. While the physical building may be gone, the memories remain. |}, April 2002, eight months prior to demolition, "1990 County Block Map" for Prince George's County (, The Washington Post, Friday December 7, 1973, page B1 and B19/. Capital Centre hosted its first NBA game on December 2, 1973, as the Capital Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics, 9896 in a sellout crowd. Prices vary by location, start an order to view prices. |- style="text-align:center;" Part of the Special Collections and University Archives. Centered on Maryland's Western Shore in Anne Arundel County, Annapolis lies 25 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, DC. If you do not have tickets already, forget it. Reagan, Vice President George H. W. Bush, and their wives attended. After releasing its eighth consecutive gold album in just six years, Chicago embarked upon a massive stadium tour in 1975 that is considered to be one of its finest. The Capital Centre Collection (CCC) seeks to document the story of this building through the people and events that made it unique and important. [24][25], Elvis Presley performed two shows there on Sunday, June 27, 1976, to a total audience of nearly 38,000. The collection contains employee handbooks and uniforms, photographs, event ephemera, publications, and commemorative memorabilia donated by community members in 2017. Completed in 1973, the arena sat 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. Abe Pollin, real estate developer and later owner of Washington's NBA and NHL franchises, built the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland in 1973. Live video for T.N.T. from Capital Centre 1981: document.write((new Date()).getFullYear()); Sony Music Entertainment. Friends of "THE CAPITAL CENTRE", Largo, MD. Mrs. Raines was my middle school math teacher. Madonna's Blond Ambition World Tour included two concerts at the Capital Centre on June 8 and 9, 1990. Our Season ticket group was Maryland based so when the team moved, they all stayed home. The Capital Centre concert sold out in a record three hours. The arena hosted games of three NBA Finals; the first was in 1975, when the favored Bullets were swept by the Golden State Warriors. The Allman Brothers played until 3:30 A.M. 1 Harry S. Truman Drive. WWF matches were held at the arena throughout the 1980s and early 90s. OTD 1981 End of the first leg of the For Those About To Rock US Tour at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD. [20][21] A year later, 35-year-old Ali defeated Alfredo Evangelista in another unanimous decision to retain the title on May 16, 1977.[22]. The very first goal in the building was scored by former Captain Yvon Labre and the last goal . The first concert ever held at the Capital Centre was the Allman Brothers Band on December 4, 1973, two nights after the first Bullets' game. Suite 300. Through the years, Neal has covered many of the crimes and trials that have gripped the region. Its first year in existence was not without problems. The first four songs' audio was taken from the band's show at the Boston Garden two weeks later because the first reel of the Capital Center audio could not be located. MostTV and radio crews broadcasting from the venue referred to it by its nickname "Cap Centre. Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am - 4:30 pm P. (301) 825-9680 F. (301) 593-6269. The Verizon Center is much brighter. Closed - Opens tomorrow at 6:00am EST. Abe Pollin, real estate developer and later owner of Washingtons NBA and NHL franchises, built the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland in 1973. City Landover, MD, United States (near Washington) Add Landover venue. Hours, Special Collections in Performing Arts AC/DC played two shows at the arena on December 20-21, 1981, several tracks from these shows are included in their DVD set, Plug Me In. The fight went the full fifteen rounds and was awarded unanimously to Ali. With so many years comes many memories: the 1982 NHL All-star Game, the Patrick Division champs in 1990, and many more. 1 reference. They were backed up by the James Montgomery Blues Band, who played from 9 P.M. until midnight. OTD 1981 - Capital Centre In Maryland. Bitterly cold weather had forced the cancellation of the previous day's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. As a result, the alternative indoor event at the Capital Centre afforded the parade's expected participantsincluding an estimated 9,000 studentsan opportunity to perform for the president. Concert videos of Blue yster Cult from the arena on December 27, 1976 have been released on their Live 1976 DVD and on July 14, 1978 Some Enchanted Evening Legacy Edition CD/DVD. Slated for opening in 2024, the centre will be located at the site of the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo. The land was actually left over from the construction of the Beltway, said Sachs. The Cap Centres Ticket Centre system often double-sold computerized tickets. The Washington Wizards were known as the Bullets until 1997 and played the first five home games of the 199798 season at the old arena under their new name. While then-owner Abe Pollin relished the opportunity to move downtown, longtime Capitals radio broadcaster Ron Weber was saddened, stating that he once cried when he saw a half torn down arena across the Beltway. 10801 Lockwood Dr. Suite 110. The arena reverted . Capital Centre (1973-1993)USAir Arena (1993-1996)US Airways Arena (1996-1997)Capital Centre (1997-2002)Demolished in 2002. The Who played there on two nights later on December 6, as part of the debut of their rock opera Quadrophenia. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs unless otherwise specified. The four-sided projection video screen was known as the "Telscreen" (or "Telescreen") and predated the Diamond Vision video screen at Dodger Stadium by seven years. A boxing World Heavyweight Championship bout took place at the venue on April 30, 1976, with Jimmy Young challenging the champion Muhammad Ali. They returned four years later on October 67, 1996 for their Alive/Worldwide Tour. ", Capital Centre was the primary home of the Washington Bullets of the NBA from 1973 to 1997, the Washington Capitals of the NHL from 1974 to 1997, and Georgetown University men's basketball from 1981 to 1997. UM Capital Regional Medical Center is a state-of-the-art acute . https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/45243 Accessed March 01, 2023. In partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, UM Capital Region Medical Center was built from the ground up to meet the changing needs of our community: 2 Helipads including one large enough to accommodate Marine One. This collection was donated to the University of Maryland Libraries by several community members in 2017. 23. Bitterly cold weather had forced the cancellation of the previous day's inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. As a result, the alternative indoor event at the Capital Centre afforded the parade's expected participantsincluding an estimated 9,000 studentsan opportunity to perform for the president. Sachs told WTOP Pollin tried to get the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia, to build an arena, and he would bring a tenant the Bullets. The arena hosted WWF's Survivor Series in 1995. The Who. Download this stock image: Washington Capitals' goalie Don Beaupre stops a shot on goal during the New York Rangers series at Capital Centre, in Landover, Maryland, on April 16, 1991. In 1997, US Airways' naming rights deal came to an end after the now-Wizards and Capitals moved to a new arena, MCICenter (now Capital One Arena) in downtown Washington, and the arena once again became known as CapitalCentre. First concert, first Caps game, etc. Visit other pages in a separate tab. [39][40] It was also the first indoor arena to be built with luxury boxes,[41] and a computerized turnstile system. 900 Capital Centre Blvd, Largo, Maryland - MD 20774. [23], John Denver played his first of ten concerts at the Capital Centre on April 28, 1974 and his last concert there was June 7, 1991. Hornbake Library is located on University of Marylands College Park campus. In the late 1970s, the arena hosted a circus named Circus America, which was created by Abe Pollin to compete with Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.[36]. The 1980 NBA All-Star Game and 1982 NHL All-Star Game were held there, as was the WWF's Survivor Series 1995. The Capitals hosted the 1982 NHL All-Star Game. 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The Capital Centre (later named "USAir Arena" and "US Airways Arena") was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, east of Washington, D.C.; it had a Landover address. The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50 m) above sea level. REO Speedwagon performed here in 1981 and 1982. The arena was home to several Toys for Tots concerts in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The arena was also the host of the 1980 NBA All-Star Game. In 1986, filmmakers Jeff Krulik and John Heyn shot Heavy Metal Parking Lot, in the arenas parking lot, featuring fans gathered for a Judas Priest concert. Holiday Spectacular. But don't let anyone think it wasn't a good concert. Opened in late 1973, it closed in March 2002, and was demolished that December. The second night of the Hide Your Sheep Tour was filmed at the arena. Bob Dylan & The Band. Capital Centre collection, 0509-MDHC. ), On July 4, 1987, the venue played host to a benefit and tribute concert for Vietnam vets and organized by "Welcome Home", an organization that aids and supports Vietnam vets. 7 | NoVa Caps, University of Maryland to Host Capital Centre Family Reunion | NoVa Caps, 20th Anniversary: A Look Back at the Washington Capitals 1997-1998 Season | NoVa Caps, Mr. (Team) President: Dick Patricks Dedication to the Capitals Has Been A Key to Their Success | NoVa Caps, Take the Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Washington Capitals | NoVa Caps, Capitals Alumni Profile Dale Hunter | NoVa Caps, If Theres One Man Who Can Bring the NHL All-Star Game to Washington, its Ted Leonsis | NoVa Caps, Looking Back at the Capitals Last Game in Maryland | NoVa Caps, Honoring Abe: The Man Who Brought The NHL To Washington | NoVa Caps, Were The Upgrades to Capital One Arena Worth the Hype (Readers Input)? Led Zeppelin sold out every show they ever booked there. The Capitals joined the league alongside the Kansas City Scouts as an expansion team for the 1974-75 season. Setlists. The Maryland Arrows, Washington Wave and Washington Power lacrosse teams used the arena, as did The Washington Warthogs professional indoor soccer team. It was located just outside (east) of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at exit 16, less than a mile (1.6km) southeast of FedExField, the home of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, which opened in1997. The team's current agreement with the Maryland Stadium Authority expires Dec. 31, and a new deal would give the team access to $600 million in public funds for upgrades and upkeep of the ballpark. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Brady Boone vs. Steve Lombardi. Numerous graduation ceremonies for high schools in Prince George's County were also hosted here. Children of Metal. There were other unique features that the popular arena possessed, including seat quality determined by color (red seats were the cheaper seats above ground level, while blue were the more lucrative, closer to the action). Get on the list. The arena also hosted the NHL's Washington Capitals. The elevation at street level was approximately 160 feet (50m) above sea level. Bruce Springsteen held 14 concerts at the Capital Centre between 1978 and 1992: Van Halen performed several shows at the arena: their debut tour on August 12, 1978 opening for Ted Nugent, the World Invasion Tour on May 1, 1980 promoting Women and Children First (1980), the Fair Warning Tour on July 2829, 1981 supporting Fair Warning (1981), and the Hide Your Sheep Tour on October 1112, 1982 for Diver Down (1982). The University of Maryland is Creating a Capital Centre Archive! They were backed up by the James Montgomery Blues Band, who played from 9 P.M. until midnight. Ticket prices were United States dollar 7.50, 10, and 12.50. | style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| SucceededbyNassau Coliseum Snowed In Comedy Tour 2023. 18 Stores Boulevard Shops. Washington Sports & Entertainment (Abe Pollin) 7.50 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box, 3 flat boxes, and 2 paige boxes), 19 Items (17 posters (including 3 framed) and 2 signs). His only other concert in the Washington, D.C., area was on September 27 and 28, 1974, at nearby University of Maryland's Cole Field House, also in Prince George's County.[26]. The arena also was home to a few noteworthy NHL playoff games, including the Easter Epic in 1987. The dates were August 6 and 7th, 1988.[34]. June 26, 1977 in Indianapolis, would be his final concert performance. The second joint concert with Davis (October 6, 1989) was canceled due to Davis' illness. AC/DC performed several concerts of their tours in the arena, such as the Let There Be Rock Tour (1977), If You Want Blood Tour (1979), Back in Black Tour (1980), For Those About to Rock Tour (1981), Flick of the Switch Tour (1983), Blow Up Your Video World Tour (1988) and The Razors Edge World Tour (1990). This collection was received as a series of donations from individual community members. WASHINGTON As the Washington Capitals compete in the playoffs, many fans have probably never heard the tale of the Caps first home, and how the team came to be. This year's Capital Remodel and Garden Show is underway now until Sunday, Feb. 26, and will welcome designer, author and reality TV star Vern Yip to the main stage. Opened in late 1973, the Capital Centre was the first indoor arena to have a video replay screen on its center-hung scoreboard. We had the rainiest fall in the history of Washington, but indeed we opened on Dec. 3, 1973, with a Bullets game against the Seattle Supersonics. Footage of past Washington Bullets games held at the Capital Centre were used in the 1979 comedy film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh. 1973 The Capital Center, which cost $18 million to build, was ahead of its time when the Wizards' majority owner, Abe Pollin, opened it for his N.B.A. Template:Coord "The centre can host multiple partners, support a range of biomanufacturing activities, and is capable of producing up to 2 million doses per month, depending on the vaccine candidate," she said. Capital Remodeling Inc in Greenbelt details with 11 reviews, phone number, location on map. Washington Capitals Fans of Northern Virginia (NoVa Caps, LLC) is not associated with the Washington Capitals; the NHL, or its properties. |style="width:30%;" rowspan="1"|Precededbyfirst venue Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. It was landlocked, it had no access, and Metro was not even in the planning stages for anything in that area [of Prince Georges County, inside Interstate 495].. Many of us grew up at the old CAPITAL CENTRE in Largo, MD.. We alll have stories.. The Jacksons held 4 concerts at the Capital Centre between 1974 & 1981: Michael Jackson held four sold-out concerts at the Capital Centre in 1988 during the Bad tour. When they moved to the Verizon Center, it would all change. Map & directions. Order Delivery. 2016-11-29 - 2019-01-08 The Rolling Stones played three sold-out shows at the arena on December 79, 1981, in support of Tattoo You, the year's highest-grossing tour, with ticket sales of $50 million. [32] The show was broadcast later that evening on HBO.[33]. Financial contributions can be made to our, UMD Libraries' Special Collections Gift Fund. ", Capital Centre was the primary home of the Washington Bullets of the NBA from 1973 to 1997, the Washington Capitals of the NHL from 1974 to 1997, and Georgetown University men's basketball from 1981 to 1997. My job was the marketing, the business, the non-basketball side of the Bullets operation.. We moved out to Warrenton VA and wouldnt see a Caps game in MCI/Verizon until 2005. Leonard won the fight. The Capital Centre was an indoor arena located in Landover, Maryland, unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland; a suburb of Washington, D.C. CRNA opportunity to join the collaborative team at nationally recognized UM Capital Regional Medical Center in Maryland. The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C.. The Capitals played their final game at the venue in a 5-6 loss against the Montreal Canadiens on November 26, 1997. When they moved to the Verizon Center, it would all change. From Hunters overtime goal to the All-star game, some of the most-unforgettable moments in franchise history happened in its hallowed darkness. USA. Buy Tickets. 31. But the Capital Centre is where I fell in love with the sport, said Raines. George Michael, in the midst of becoming the highest selling artist in America in 1988, brought his worldwide "Faith Tour" to the Capital Centre. MusicBrainz . 12/06/1973. WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - April 24, 1988 (4,500) Barry Horowitz vs. Jose Luis Rivera. The arena also was home to a few epic NHL Playoff games, including the 1987 Easter Epic. The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C. [5] [6] Opened in late 1973, it closed in 1999, and was demolished in 2002. The final concert at the venue was an Aerosmith performance on January 3, 1998 as part of their Nine Lives Tour. On December 2, 1973, the Capital Centre began a nearly thirty-year presence as a defining regional landmark. 10995 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Baltimore County +1 (410) 363-3434. You're not likely to see either his April 30,1976 fight against Jimmy Young nor his May 15, 1977 bout with Alfredo Evangelista, both of which he won by unanimous decision, on highlight reels of . Your California Privacy Rights /Terms & Conditions. During November 1973, the Capital Bullets held their home games at nearby Cole Field House on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. The Capital Centre (Cap Centre) was officially closed in 1999 and demolished on December 15, 2002. The Washington Wizards were known as the Bullets until 1997 and played the first five home games of the 199798 season at the old arena under their new name. Somehow, the Langley Punks have yet to implode. Its small size belies the great diversity of its landscapes and of the ways of life that they foster, from the low-lying and water-oriented Eastern Shore and Chesapeake . towering over the beltway, six miles from the University of Maryland's campus in Landover, Maryland, the "Cap Centre" (as it was commonly called), may have looked like an oversized potato chip, but to a generation of Maryland and Mid-Atlantic residents, it housed a lifetime of memories. Neal's been pleased to receive awards over the years for hard news, feature reporting, use of sound and sports. Apr. [37], The Capital Centre arena was imploded on December 15, 2002 by Controlled Demolition, Inc.. Pingback: A Look Back at the Only NHL All Star Game Washington has Hosted | NoVa Caps, Pingback: History Behind A Number: No. Annapolis is the State capital of Maryland. stated in. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. Rush performed here thirteen times, first in 1976, then on every tour between 1979 through 1996. REO Speedwagon performed here in 1981 and 1982. The Capital Centre was an indoor arena located in Landover, Maryland; a suburb of Washington, D.C. The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C.[5][6]. After the airline rebranded itself in 1996, the . In 1972, Pollin announced plans to build a $18 million multi-purpose sports arena in the Beltway of Maryland. The Allman Brothers played until 3:30 A.M. 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 300-301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Toll Free (800) 705-3493 07/09/1975. In the late 1970s, the arena hosted a circus named Circus America, which was created by Abe Pollin to compete with Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.[36]. The first two volumes of Kiss' retrospective DVD series Kissology included bonus discs of late-1970s shows videotaped at the arena. The cult video documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot was shot by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn on May 31, 1986, in the arena's parking lot, comically documenting thousands of heavy metal fans as they partied before a Judas Priest concert (with special guests Dokken). I was one of the very lucky people who actually worked for the Capitals from the very beginning of the franchise. Can you list the top facts and stats about Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland)? When nobody took him up on his offer, Pollin researched and determined a privately-owned and operated arena could work, but he would need a second tenant. astwiki Capital Centre; dewiki Capital Centre; enwiki Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland) eswiki Capital Centre; frwiki Capital . This collection documents the Capital Centre through the lens of the community that worked, volunteered, and attended events through the venue. They played their home games at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, except for one game played at McDonough Gymnasium on the Georgetown campus in Washington, D.C. A Look At The Aging Of NHL Arenas - Sports News Center 247, Pingback: This Old House? 485,276 square feet (larger than 38% malls in Maryland) Additional Mall Info: Mall Website Facebook Twitter Mall Hours Monday: 9:30 am . Closed The 5150 Tour was the first to feature Sammy Hagar as David Lee Roth's replacement. Read more. Concert videos by Van Halen (a popular bootleg recorded on October 12, 1982) and Blue yster Cult (a 1978 show on the Some Enchanted Evening Legacy Edition CD) from the arena have also been released. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permission to publish materials from the appropriate copyright holder. The first concert took place on February 10, 1975; 2 years later in 1977, they sold out 4 dates: May 25, 26, 28 and 30. The band had previously performed twelve times at the venue in 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, and 1994. Wikipedia (7 entries) edit. A Look At The Aging Of NHL Arenas - NoVa Caps - Wealth Santa. Uriah Heep (band) were the opening act for the 1976 show and Cheap Trick for the 1978 show. 16,500), June 20, 1978 (17,000), May 8, 1987 (13,048), and March 31, 1988 (18,146), with Sammy Davis Jr on the "Together Again" tour (Dean Martin left the tour shortly before the concert). Aerosmith have shared the footage from their 'Live From The Capital Centre, Landover, MD, 1989' concert film on their official YouTube. College Park, MD, 20742. This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. The cult video documentary short Heavy Metal Parking Lot was shot by Jeff Krulik and John Heyn on May 31, 1986, in the arena's parking lot, comically documenting thousands of heavy metal fans as they partied before a Judas Priest concert (with special guests Dokken). The impact the Capital Centre had on many was clearly resonated in people such as the fans, Weber, and building employees. But the arena also had its downsides, including leaky roofs, the previously-mentioned dark atmosphere, bad traffic, and general outdatedness. [18] TheBullets won the Finals' opener at home in 1979, but then dropped four straight to the Sonics, who celebrated their only NBA title after the Game5 victory at CapitalCentre. Styx performed here four times between 1978 and 1983. Ron Weber was saddened, stating that he once cried when he saw a half torn down arena across the Beltway. The Capital Centre (Cap Centre) wasofficially closed in 1999 and demolished on December 15, 2002. The British quartet opened a sold out, four-day stand at the Capital Centre Wednesday night with a three-hour sonic devastation of 18,000 willing victims. Capital Centre Capital Centre Location: Landover, Maryland Opened: December 2, 1973 Closed: 1999 Demolished: December 15, 2002 Other Names: US Airways Arena (1996-97) USAir Arena (1993-96) Tenants: Washington Wizards (1973-97) Georgetown Hoyas (1981-97) Washington Capitals (1974-97) The Capital Centre was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located . In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. His last concert at the Capital Centre was on May 22, 1977, during his second-to-last tour, which included 13 other venues. The Bee Gees performed two sold-out concerts here on September 2425, 1979, as part of their Spirits Having Flown Tour.[31]. 5425 Wisconsin Ave From the founding of Maryland in 1634, however, St. Mary's City in southern Maryland was the first seat of Maryland's colonial government, not Annapolis. If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff. All paper materials and photographs were labeled according to format and placed in acid-free folders and boxes. History of The Capital Centre. Dick Wagner. "It was one of those experiences that you never forget," remarked Stevie Nicks.[42]. Alice Cooper. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 9/22/1982 THE WHO Concert Ticket Stub Capital Centre Landover Maryland Rare at the best online prices at eBay! Chicago's performance recorded live at Capital Centre on June 2426, 1975, was released in 2011's Chicago XXXIV: Live in '75. It really was the Capital Centre family.. The Capitals have plenty of memories that will carry on through the rest of the organizations existence and even after 18 years since the last game, for many fans, the good times will never be forgotten. The facility had more than 70 establishments. This show is part of the Capitol Centre's Season Programming. The ACC men's basketball tournament was held there in 1976, 1981, and 1987. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. We went crazy, we were designing and building at the same time, the George Hyman Construction Company was magnificent, said Sachs. Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland), a former sports arena near Washington, D.C. Capital Center South Tower, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Grateful Dead played a total of 26 times at the arena from 1974 until 1993. The concert venue was the home for Washington Wizards basketball team, then known as Washington . The Capital Centre (also briefly known as US Airways Arena and USAir Arena) was an indoor arena located in Largo, Landover, Maryland; a suburb of Washington, D.C. completed in 1973. were separated from the paper materials and stored in acid-free boxes. The Maryland Arrows, Washington Wave, and Washington Power lacrosse teams used the arena, as did the Washington Warthogs CISL professional indoor soccer team. The music stops if you close the window. The shows of December 2021, 1981 were filmed and several tracks from these shows are included in their DVD set Plug Me In. We're sorry, a Spotify Premium account is required to use this service. Allthree teams departed for the MCICenter (now Capital One Arena), just north of the National Mall in D.C., when it opened on Tuesday, December2.[13]. 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