Wicomico Youth and Civic Center is a multi-purpose

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located in

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. The main arena contains of space while the secondary arena contains . The main arena can seat 2,500 for

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, 3,000 for theater

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and stage shows, 5,000-6,000 for concerts and similar events. It features a -high ceiling. The arena opened in 1980 and replaced an auditorium which had opened in 1950 and had burned down in 1977. Attached to the arena are ten meeting rooms totaling of space. Until 2016, the Civic Center had a

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against serving alcohol.

Renovations

Renovations have occurred between 2007 and 2017. These renovations have included the upgrading of the lighting and energy systems, repairs to the block wall at the arena, folding chair replacement, stage curtain replacement, restoration of the arena lobby, the arena roof rehabilitation, repainting of one of the meeting rooms and hallways, upgrades to the sound system including rehanging of the arena speakers, a new scoreboard system, replacement of escalators, new ceiling tiles, door replacement, and new stage risers.

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