Marin Civic Center

10 Avenue of the Flags San RafaelCA94903
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The Marin Center is a performance venue that hosts a variety of shows throughout the year. The center has an exhibit hall, the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, the Showcase Theatre, meeting rooms and fairgrounds. The venue hosts all types of events from speakers to musical acts to dance troupes. Visit the website to see current and upcoming shows.
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Nominated for Best Architectural Wonder for being a textbook example of Wright's kooky vision.
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Fun Fact:
The MCC is featured in the futuristic Ethan Hawke/Uma Thurman flick as a titular aerospace corporation. One chase scene was shot across the distinctive barrel-arch roof.
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""Big Pink"" is easily one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most inventive and outlandish architectural exploits.:
In Short
The center encompasses the Marin County Civic Center, Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, as well as two theaters: the 2,003-seat Veterans' Memorial Auditorium and the 330-seat...
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