Fraze Pavilion facts for kids
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The Fraze
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| Location | 695 Lincoln Park Blvd Kettering, Ohio 45429 |
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| Coordinates | 39°41′49″N 84°9′30″W / 39.69694°N 84.15833°W |
| Owner | City of Kettering |
| Capacity | 4,300 |
| Surface | Concrete/Grass |
| Opened | 1991 |
The Fraze Pavilion is a cool outdoor concert place in Kettering, Ohio. It can hold about 4,300 people! It first opened its doors in 1991. The Fraze Pavilion is named after a clever inventor named Ermal Fraze. He lived in Kettering and invented the easy-to-open pop-top for beverage cans!
Many famous music stars from America and around the world come to perform at the Fraze. It's a popular spot for concerts and shows.
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History of the Fraze Pavilion
The Fraze Pavilion has hosted many exciting events since it opened.
First Performances and Famous Shows
The very first person to perform at the Fraze in 1991 was Marvin Hamlisch. He was a famous composer and pianist.
In 2003, the popular singer Sheryl Crow performed two concerts in a row. Both shows were completely sold out! She even filmed her concert DVD, called C'mon America 2003, right there at the Fraze.
Fun Festivals and Events
Right outside the Fraze Pavilion gates is a place called the Lincoln Park Civic Commons. This area is home to many fun local festivals and music events.
Some of these exciting events include:
- The Swamp Romp Cajun-Zydeco Festival, which celebrates music from Louisiana.
- The Blues Fest, featuring amazing blues musicians.
- The Festival of the Vine, a special event with wine and jazz music.
- Spass Nacht, an Austrian Festival that honors Kettering's Sister City, Steyr, Austria.
- Art on the Commons, a special art festival where artists show off their work.
Worldwide Recognition
The Fraze Pavilion is known around the world! In 2010, Pollstar Magazine ranked the Fraze as the 14th best entertainment venue in the world for ticket sales. The next year, in 2011, it was ranked 22nd globally by Pollstar. This shows how popular the Fraze is for concerts and events!
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
