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Since its official grand opening on September 12, 1998, the Regional Special Events Center has been used for a variety of shows and  entertainment.  This facility has been used for Racer basketball games, concerts, conventions and trade shows.  Because RSEC is a multipurpose facility, it has housed many types of events while maintaining quality status with clients and spectators.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VENUE Regional Special Events Center
1401 State Route 121 North
Murray, KY  42071-3352
BUILDING MANAGER: Jason Pittman
VENUE PHONE: (270) 809-5577
PRODUCTION PHONE: (270) 809-5518, 5519, 5520
PRODUCTION FAX:  (270) 809-5521
POPULATION BASE: More than 560,000 people in a 60-mile radius
  -9,000 college students
 - 32,506 Calloway County
 - 15,403 City of Murray
MERCHANDISE DEAL:  65/35 Venue Sells          75/25 Artist Sells
STAGE:  60' wide x 40 ' deep
Height variable (min. 3', max 4'6")
RIGGING:  Can fly PA and lights
Floor to beam 52' 
Floor to ceiling 76'
Distance between beams 48'6"
LOAD IN:  Loading dock doors to stage approx. 80' flat
Arena access doors from stage approx. 40' flat
POWER:  1200 amps 3-phase
400 amps 3-phase
50' from stage left
ARENA DESCRIPTION: Multipurpose facility, home of MSU basketball 
RUNNERS:  Retractable seats on four sides; upper and lower 
PARKING:  MSU transportation services available 
Adequate parking in Loading Dock 100' from stage 
SHORE POWER:  Yes / four services 
CATERER: Murray State University Food Services



BOOKING PROCEDURE
Information regarding the availability of the Regional Special Events Center can be
obtained by calling the main office.  Upon request, dates will be held on a First Hold,
Second Hold, Third Hold basis.  Murray State University  reserves the right to require
a deposit for a held date upon execution of a contract.  Use may be denied to any
individual, group, organization or event that does not represent the best interests of
Murray State University.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

RENTAL FEE includes in-house sound; house lighting; dressing facilities and normal
custodial service.  Registration space is provided when available. 

ELECTRICAL SERVICE:   At cost of purchaser events may be required to have an
MSU electrician present from load-in to load-out. 

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE  may be brought to the building.  All food and
drink items served in the Regional Special Events Center must be provided by Murray State Food Services.  Four concession stands are available and MSU Food Service reserves the right to determine the number of concession stands needed
per event. 

NON-PROFIT RATE  is available to local groups with current Kentucky State Tax
Exempt number. 

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Patrons in need of special accomodations or assistance are encouraged to contact the RSEC office, at (270) 809-5577, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, for information on accessible features.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions or comments?  Please click  HERE to email us.  We'd be glad to hear 
from you!




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