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 fun outdoor concert place in Kettering, Ohio. It can hold about 4,300 people! This amazing amphitheater opened its doors in 1991. It was named after Ermal Fraze, a smart inventor from Kettering. He invented the easy-to-open pop-top for drink cans.
Many popular music artists from America and around the world perform at the Fraze. It's a great spot to see live shows!
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History of the Fraze
Early Performances
The very first person to perform at the Fraze Pavilion was Marvin Hamlisch. He played there in 1991, the year it opened.
In 2003, the famous singer Sheryl Crow had two concerts there. Both shows were completely sold out! She even filmed her concert DVD, C'mon America 2003, at the Fraze.
Festivals and Events
Right outside the Pavilion gates is the Lincoln Park Civic Commons. This area hosts many local festivals and music events. Some of these include:
- The Swamp Romp Cajun-Zydeco Festival, which celebrates lively music.
- The Blues Fest, featuring soulful blues music.
- The Festival of the Vine, a festival with music and jazz.
- Spass Nacht, an Austrian Festival that honors Kettering's Sister City, Steyr, Austria.
- Art on the Commons, an art festival where artists compete.
Worldwide Recognition
The Fraze Pavilion has been recognized as a top entertainment spot. In 2010, Pollstar Magazine ranked the Fraze 14th in the world for ticket sales. The next year, in 2011, Pollstar ranked it 22nd globally. This shows how popular the Fraze is for concerts and events!
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheatres
