NationMaster - Encyclopedia: John Paul Jones Arena

The John Paul Jones Arena, to be opened for the 2006-2007 basketball season, is located at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. When opened, it will have seating for 15,000 fans; a dramatic change from the University of Virginia's previous facility, University Hall. The design features columns on the outside to tie in the design with Scott Stadium, UVa's football facility. UVa refers to this style as "Jeffersonian" reminiscent of the many buildings designed by Thomas Jefferson on UVa's campus and nearby. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mascot Cavalier Website www. ... Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the state of Virginia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area Ranked 35th - Total 42,793 sq. ... Image File history File links V-sabres. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 For other uses, see Basketball (disambiguation). ... Mascot Cavalier Website www. ... Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1762 Incorporated Independent City Mayor David Brown Geographic Statistics Area - Total - Land - Water 177. ... University Hall is a 8,457-seat multi-purpose arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. ... Scott Stadium, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is the home of the Virginia Cavaliers football team. ... Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 N.S. â€“ July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801â€“1809), principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and an influential Founding Father of the United States. ...

The arena will play host to not only basketball games, but other events as well such as concerts. In addition to this, the arena will have office space for the UVa athletic department, twin practice facilities for both basketball teams and an extensive sports medicine facility.

The arena's first event will be Cirque du Soleil's Delirium on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, but the official Grand Opening event will be a two-night, tour-ending stand by Charlottesville natives Dave Matthews Band, September 22-23, 2006. Cirque du Soleil (French for Circus of the Sun) is an entertainment company founded by Guy LalibertÃ© and Daniel Gauthier, both former street performers, in 1984 it was founded and is based in Paris, France, then later moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... Delirium, A Cirque du Soleil Live music event! Not a traditional Cirque show that plays over multiple weeks in a city at a time under their trademark Big Top tent or in a Theater used only by Cirque du Soleil, this is a multimedia/theatrical production that features remixes of... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A close-up of Dave Matthews, Boyd Tinsley, and Butch Taylor in Melbourne during their first and (to date) only tour of Australia Dave Matthews Band (also known by the acronym DMB) is an American rock band, originally formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991 by singer and guitarist Dave Matthews... September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (266th in leap years). ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ...

Design and Construction

The John Paul Jones Arena is in a U shape with the top closed. The western end (the curved section) will be the main entrance and ticket sales office. The locker rooms, sports medicine facility and event support will be located on the first floor, the "event level." Access to suites and lower level seating, concessions, bathrooms and VIP lounges will be located on the second floor, the "lower concourse." Access to higher level seating, concessions, bathrooms and the ticket office will be located on the third floor, the "upper concourse."

The arena features a custom designed steel roof support structure. The pieces were manufactured in San Angelo, Texas and shipped by trucks to the site. Some pieces were so large and heavy, it took two large cranes to hoist them in place. The arena is being outfitted with the latest in lighting and audio/video technologies. San Angelo is a city located in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. ...

A 900 car parking garage is also being constructed next to the arena, mainly for VIP and donor parking. A double story pedestrian walkway links the arena to the parking garage. A separate mechanical plant is part of the parking lot structure and will provide the heating and cooling functions.

The arena is designed by VMDO Architects and Ellerbe Becket. The general contractor is Barton Mallow which oversees the more than 20 subcontractors working on the job. Work began in April of 2003, which included the demolition of a parking lot that served University Hall. The arena celebrated its topping off on 22 June 2005. It is no longer projected to be on time, with the estimates now putting completion at some time in June or July 2006. Most of the arena was given its certificate of occupancy on 16 June 2006, with the locker rooms, practice courts and the sports medicine faclity still awaiting inspection. One man has died during construction, the result of a heart attack. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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