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Steinmetz Hall Opens in Now Complete Dr Philips Center For Performing Arts
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – A project nineteen years in the making finally saw completion on Friday, as Steinmetz Hall opened its doors at the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando, Florida.
The new 1,650-seat hall, named after Orlando philanthropists Chuck and Margery Pabst Steinmetz marks the completion of the center, at least for the time being, according to the center’s chairman and founding donor, Jim Pugh. “We’re just getting started”, he said. “We set out to build one of the greatest performing arts centers in the world, one that could transform our region and serve as a model for the future, and I think we did exactly that.”
Orange County and Orlando City Commissioners pose together for a photo after the opening ceremony for the Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando. Photo: Harry Castiblanco/Florida National News.
Pugh came on the project when Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer was first elected in 2003. The total project required an investment of $613 million between donations, public money and private contributions.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings expresses his excitement for the opening of Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall during its opening ceremony Friday, January 14, 2022. Photo: HArry Castiblanco/Florida National News.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is confident that “in 100 years, this facility will continue to be relevant. This is a tremendous asset for our community, and we don’t quite understand the true value of what we have here.”
Demings explained that the investment will return on the taxpayer’s dollars and through “additional developmental opportunities, and also from our local performers and artists that have the chance to not only hone their skills, but to learn from the best in the world.”
Dr. Phillips Center President & CEO Kathy Ramsberger delivers remarks during the Steinmetz Hall opening ceremony at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Friday, January 14, 2022. Photo: Harry Castiblanco/Florida National News.
Kathy Ramsberger, president of the Dr. Philips Center, called Steinmetz Hall “one of the most ambitious performing arts development projects of the 21st century.” “It has an N1 rating, perfect acoustics. It is truly a world class venue.”
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer delivers remarks during the Steinmetz Hall opening ceremony at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Friday, January 14, 2022. Photo: Harry Castiblanco/Florida National News.
“It’s hard to be happier than I am today,” said Mayor Dyer. “I think this is the best performing center in the world and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.”
Dyer hoped the new building, along with other sites like Amway Center and Camping World Stadium, would help attract more tourists to the downtown area and expand Orlando’s appeal beyond the theme parks.
The upcoming slate of events in Steinmetz Hall start of Friday night with Rise & Shine, a showcase of 250 of Orlando’s artists in arts ranging from improv comedy to folk music. It also includes the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing with artists like Leon Bridges, Jennifer Hudson and Lyle Lovett. The full line-up of events can be seen in the venue’s site.
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Russell Henley wins his first red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. This is Henley’s fifth win on the PGA Tour.
Russell Henley is greeted by his family on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)
Henley finished at 11 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 70 today. Collin Morikawa finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, finished today at 4 under par, tied for 11th place.
Scottie Scheffler tees off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)
This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.
Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)
The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.
This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.
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