Glens Falls Civic Center
Encyclopedia
Glens Falls Civic Center is a 4,806-seat multi-purpose arena
, located in downtown Glens Falls, New York
, that currently serves as the home of the Adirondack Phantoms
, of the AHL
. Built in 1979, it was originally the home of the Adirondack Red Wings
, AHL
affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings
.
On June 21, 1989, The Who
kicked off their 25th Anniversary Tour
here. This is the first time in 7 years they've been on tour. This also marked their first performance without drummer Kenny Jones, who replaced Keith Moon
in 1979, he was replaced by Simon Phillips
.
On October 31, 1994, it became the site of the first of four "Halloween costumes" by jam band
Phish
. That evening, in the middle of a three set concert, Phish performed The Beatles
' White Album
in its entirety. The show was recorded and later released as a live album, entitled Live Phish Volume 13
.
For the 2007–08 AHL season
and 2008–09 AHL season
, the nearby Albany River Rats
played four home games in Glens Falls in order to gauge the community's interest in whether an American Hockey League
franchise could relocate to Glens Falls. City government officials and arena management were looking into the possibility of acquiring a franchise to play in the Civic Center.
In April 2008, the building became one of the management properties of Global Spectrum for the city of Glens Falls, New York
.
On February 12, 2009, the Center was announced to be a potential temporary home to the Philadelphia Phantoms
AHL
team, who would leave Philadelphia following the 2009 season due to the demolition of the Wachovia Spectrum.
The Glens Falls Civic Center has been the host of the New York State Basketball Championships and Federation tournament through 2010. The Federation tournament in 2011 will be moved to the Times Union Center in Albany, New York.
Another notable event at the Civic Center came on December 8, 2010, when it hosted a basketball game between BYU
and Vermont
billed as the "Hometown Classic". The game served as a homecoming for BYU star Jimmer Fredette
, who had led Glens Falls High School
to the New York state championship game, held at this facility, in 2007. A beyond-capacity crowd of 6,300, which also included former BYU great and current Boston Celtics
general manager Danny Ainge
, saw Fredette's Cougars win 86–58.
Arena
An arena is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the...
, located in downtown Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,700 at the 2010 census...
, that currently serves as the home of the Adirondack Phantoms
Adirondack Phantoms
The Adirondack Phantoms are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League , who began play in the 2009–10 AHL season. The Phantoms are based in Glens Falls, New York, playing home games at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The Phantoms are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers...
, of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. Built in 1979, it was originally the home of the Adirondack Red Wings
Adirondack Red Wings
The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Glens Falls, New York, USA at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The team was affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League...
, AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
.
On June 21, 1989, The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
kicked off their 25th Anniversary Tour
The Who Tour 1989
The Who Tour 1989 was The Who's reunion tour in celebration of their 25th anniversary and their first without drummer Kenney Jones, who had replaced Keith Moon in 1979...
here. This is the first time in 7 years they've been on tour. This also marked their first performance without drummer Kenny Jones, who replaced Keith Moon
Keith Moon
Keith John Moon was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of the English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon...
in 1979, he was replaced by Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips is an English jazz, pop and rock drummer.-Career:Phillips began to play professionally at the age of twelve in his father's Dixieland band for four years. He was then offered the chance to play in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar...
.
On October 31, 1994, it became the site of the first of four "Halloween costumes" by jam band
Jam band
-Ambiguity:By the late 1990s use of the term jam band also became ambiguous. An editorial at jamband.com suggested that any band of which a primary band such as Phish has done a cover of be included as jam band. The example was including New York post-punk band Talking Heads after Phish performed...
Phish
Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and exploration of music across genres. Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983 , the band's four members – Trey Anastasio , Mike Gordon , Jon Fishman , and Page McConnell Phish is an American rock band...
. That evening, in the middle of a three set concert, Phish performed The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' White Album
The Beatles (album)
The Beatles is the ninth official album by the English rock group The Beatles, a double album released in 1968. It is also commonly known as "The White Album" as it has no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed on its plain white sleeve.The album was written and recorded during a...
in its entirety. The show was recorded and later released as a live album, entitled Live Phish Volume 13
Live Phish Volume 13
Live Phish Vol. 13 was recorded live at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, New York on Halloween night, 1994. It was released on October 29, 2002, along with Volume 14, Volume 15, and Volume 16....
.
For the 2007–08 AHL season
2007–08 AHL season
The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:...
and 2008–09 AHL season
2008–09 AHL season
The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:...
, the nearby Albany River Rats
Albany River Rats
The Albany River Rats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.- Founding to 2010 :...
played four home games in Glens Falls in order to gauge the community's interest in whether an American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
franchise could relocate to Glens Falls. City government officials and arena management were looking into the possibility of acquiring a franchise to play in the Civic Center.
In April 2008, the building became one of the management properties of Global Spectrum for the city of Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,700 at the 2010 census...
.
On February 12, 2009, the Center was announced to be a potential temporary home to the Philadelphia Phantoms
Philadelphia Phantoms
The Philadelphia Phantoms were a professional ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League from 1996 to 2009. The club was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and played most of its home games at the Spectrum. During schedule conflicts or some Calder Cup playoff games, games were...
AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
team, who would leave Philadelphia following the 2009 season due to the demolition of the Wachovia Spectrum.
The Glens Falls Civic Center has been the host of the New York State Basketball Championships and Federation tournament through 2010. The Federation tournament in 2011 will be moved to the Times Union Center in Albany, New York.
Another notable event at the Civic Center came on December 8, 2010, when it hosted a basketball game between BYU
2010–11 BYU Cougars men's basketball team
The 2010–11 BYU Cougars men's basketball team represented Brigham Young University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. This was head coach Dave Rose's sixth season at BYU. The Cougars, in their final season in the Mountain West Conference, played their home games at the Marriott Center...
and Vermont
2010–11 Vermont Catamounts men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Vermont Catamounts men's basketball team represents the University of Vermont in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Catamounts won their third consecutive America East Conference regular season Championship but lost in the semifinals of the conference tournament to...
billed as the "Hometown Classic". The game served as a homecoming for BYU star Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer Fredette
James Taft "Jimmer" Fredette is an American professional basketball player with the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association...
, who had led Glens Falls High School
Glens Falls High School
Glens Falls High School is a high school serving the Glens Falls City School District and Glens Falls Common School District. The high school was formerly located at 421-433 Glen Street. That building, currently an apartment complex, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984...
to the New York state championship game, held at this facility, in 2007. A beyond-capacity crowd of 6,300, which also included former BYU great and current Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
general manager Danny Ainge
Danny Ainge
Daniel Ray "Danny" Ainge is an American basketball manager and retired professional basketball and baseball player, currently serving as President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics....
, saw Fredette's Cougars win 86–58.