Tickets Go On Sale For 2013 America’s Cup In San Francisco
Individual tickets for up to 50 days of action during the Summer of Racing can be purchased starting at just $15.
Individual and group tickets are available in the following seating locations:
– America’s Cup Village: The America’s Cup Village represents the largest, most centralized land-based viewing experience. Located in the heart of Marina Green, the grandstands offer unobstructed views of the Bay and the starting line for spectators to enjoy the racing. Fans will experience live race commentary and have access to nearby stores and exhibits. Within America’s Cup Village, fans can purchase tickets to The Deck, East Grandstands, West Grandstands, and Race Course Bleachers.
– SS Jeremiah O’Brien: Historic WWII Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien offers a “50-yard line” view of the race course. “Liberty Ship Experience” guests will witness the intense AC action up-close from the decks of this National Historic Landmark, while enjoying luxurious appointments, modern amenities and access to the finest food & beverage concessions.
– PIER 39: Complete with open bleacher seats and a lounge area with reception-style furniture, the PIER 39 Rooftop Lounge experience is the premier public spectator event for the 2013 America’s Cup. Its elevated nature offers unparalleled views of the entire race course for the America’s Cup Finals. Live race footage and commentary will be broadcast throughout the venue. Gourmet catering options, including alcohol, are included with each ticket.
– On-Water: Fans will have the opportunity to purchase individual tickets or charter an Official Stake Boat or Support Boat to view the action at a premium location on the Bay. This program includes a wide variety of vessels to accommodate all price points and capacities.
A full overview of each space, including amenities and pricing, can be found onwww.Americascup.com/experience
America’s Cup venue music events given approval
The entertainment permit that would allow dozens of concerts to be held at the America’s Cup Pavilion was approved unanimously Tuesday night by the Entertainment Commission, despite objections from surrounding neighborhoods.
As many as 30 nighttime concerts could be held at the 9,000-seat venue, located at Piers 27-29 as part of the America’s Cup Village. The venue will be used as a viewing area for races during the America’s Cup and related events this summer and fall.
Entertainment Commissioner Glendon Hyde applauded Live Nation’s outreach with neighbors before Tuesday’s hearing.
“I do understand it’s going to be an inconvenience,” he said. “But I would’ve rather seen the neighborhood lobbying their mayor and supervisor for money to go from this inconvenience to tackle the gang warfare from happening on Broadway. I don’t think stopping these concerts is the answer.”
Neighbors with the Telegraph Hill Dwellers submitted a letter to the commission, stating that while progress had been made, they’d still like to see more compromise from the venue and its organizers. Neighborhood groups hope to have the number of maximum events drop to 20 and have events end 30 minutes earlier than currently scheduled. Weekday events are expected to end by 10:30 p.m., while Friday and Saturday events are expected to end by 11 p.m., per the amended permit application.
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Matt Prieshoff, chief operating officer for Live Nation, said the outdoor pavilion is a unique opportunity for The City.
“The most musical city in America is San Francisco,” Prieshoff said. “Two out of every 1,000 habitants are artists. The arts are incredibly important to San Francisco. It’s unique for San Francisco not to have an outdoor amphitheater.”
Concerts will start May 31 with Imagine Dragons. Sting, Jason Mraz, Steve Miller Band, Train and the Jonas Brothers, among others, have already been confirmed for shows throughout the summer. Concerts are not expected to be held past Oct. 15 since America’s Cup organizers need to turn the pier back over to the Port of San Francisco by Oct. 31.
akoskey@sfexaminer.com
Read more at the San Francisco Examiner: http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/development/2013/04/america-s-cup-venue-music-events-given-approval#ixzz2PUhE3Pz7
