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The Orlando Sentinel published a series of articles highlighting the performing arts center's schematic design unveiling in August.

Vivid description of the performing arts center's unique features

First Look at Orlando's New Performing Arts Center (PDF)
Orlando Sentinel / Elizabeth Maupin
8.22.08

Reactions of the public's first look of the design

Orlando's "classic-looking" performing arts center draws early raves (PDF)
Orlando Sentinel / Elizabeth Maupin
8.23.08

First detailed renderings and floor plans

Get to know your arts center - inside and out (PDF)
Orlando Sentinel / Sentinel Staff Writer
8.24.08

How the venues projects will put people to work

A new deal for Orlando (PDF)
Orlando Sentinel / Mark Schlueb
9.14.08

WKMG General Manager Henry Maldonado speaks that the performing arts center is for all of us, from all of us.

Click here to see the complete editorial (PDF)
WKMG Local 6
9.4.08

Congratulations to our donors, board members, and consultants who topped Orlando Magazine's annual list of influencers in Orlando: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Meg Crofton, Jim Pugh, Al Weiss, Alex Martins, Craig Ustler, Ed Timberlake, Hal Kantor, Richard Kessler, Harvey Massey, Clarence Otis, Jim Seneff, and Rita Bornstein.

50 Most Powerful People (PDF)
Orlando Magazine
7.08

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Design Development - Construction

The Story Behind the Arts Center's Design

How did Design Architect Barton Myers and Associates, working with local architects HKS Inc. + Baker Barrios Architects, design a performing arts center that will meet the needs of our community and help shape the future of Orlando architecture? Orlando Sentinel reporter Elizabeth Maupin portrays the various local influences that inspired the building's design.

New Arts Center Likely to Draw from Inspirations in Our Midst (PDF)
Orlando Sentinel / Elizabeth Maupin
8.20.08

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Design Review

Larry Goldman- NJPAC, Kathy Ramsberger- DPAC, Steven Wolff-AMS, Steve Loftin- Cincinnati Arts Association and Howard Sherman- LA Music Center

In line with its mission, the performing arts center and the Design Team have engaged bright minds in their respective fields of expertise to participate in key design reviews, including performing arts center executives, technology leaders, Greater Orlando arts organization executives, theater and stage producers, and food and beverage professionals. With the completion of the newest design and development plans, a second round of reviews with performing arts leaders from around the nation began. We appreciate the expertise of Judy Lisi, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; Steve Loftin, Cincinnati Arts Association; Howard Sherman, LA Music Center; and Larry Goldman, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, who provided expertise on the elements of design that support operations.

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Design Development Updates

The Construction Manager at Risk (CM) team is responsible for a large amount the performing arts center's "on time/on budget commitment." Reporting directly to our development partner, Hines, the CM will lead the effort to build our performing arts center in accordance with the construction documents provided by the production architect, HKS + Baker Barrios. Additionally, the CM will provide preconstruction services as they relate to the cost, constructability and schedule for the center.

An RFP has been issued with pre-bid conferences and responses slated for October 8 and 30 2008. The procurement committee is scheduled to meet at the beginning of November to hear CM presentations and identify the recommended candidate for City Council approval by mid-December 2008.

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Fundraising Announcements

Study Model

Design Center featuring site plans and a 10-foot model

In the wake of its highly successful unveiling, the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center now features a large scale 3-D study model of the entire site for meetings and small gatherings. Surrounding the model hangs architectural designs featuring cross sections of the halls, floor and site plans, along with elevations and artist rendered pictures of the performing arts center.

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Welcome New Development Team Members

Susan C. Harris joins the team as Associate Director of Development. Her primary responsibility will be securing major gifts for the Capital Campaign. Susan relocated from Miami where she served as Director of the Annual Fund and, more recently, Director of Major Gifts at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining the Arsht Center, Susan was a Foreign Service Specialist for the US Department of State. Harris graduated from Columbia University with a BA in English.

Angela White-Jones, Grants Manager, joined the organization in the summer of 2008. She will be in charge of developing a comprehensive program to fund future programs that will transcend the communities of Central Florida. Prior to joining the team, Angela served as an account executive for Tucker-Hall Inc., one of Florida's largest public affairs firms, working with high-profile clients and assisting with local media placement and planning. Angela received her undergraduate degree in Communications from Tennessee State University and her masters in public policy (MPA) from Ohio State University, where she was a university fellowship recipient.

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