Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
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Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

Stadium information
Location444 N. Mt. Rushmore Road Rapid City, South Dakota
Opened1977
OwnerCity of Rapid City
SurfaceMulti-surface
Construction cost$24 Million (2008 Addition)
CapacityBarnett Arena: 10,000
Ice Arena:
5,132 (Hockey)
6,200 (Basketball)
7,000 (Concerts)
TenantsRapid City Rush (CHL) (2008-Present)
Rapid City Thrillers (CBA) (1984-1997)

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The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is a 150,000 square foot Exhibition center in Rapid City, South Dakota. It contains a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena. It was built in 1977 and the grand opening event was an Elvis Presley concert on June 21st. It was home to the Rapid City Thrillers basketball team. The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is home to many large events including the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo , Lakota Nations Invitational, and the Black Hills Homebuilders Expo. It also showcases many motorcycles during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Civic Center is the main event center for western South Dakota. It is currently managed by Brian Maliske and has plans for expansion for a new arena that will house a hockey team and music concerts as well. The new arena was designed to double the capacity of the Civic Center, and was completed in 2008. It allows two simultaneous events to occur under one building, making it the largest venue center in South Dakota. The new arena features luxury boxes for events and the Rapid City Rush home games. The new arena hosts the Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League for the 2008-09 season.

* On July 24, 2009, Taylor Swift performed at the venue as a part of the first North American Leg of her successful, sell-out Fearless Tour


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High School: Turning a little into a lot - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal---...- around the basket during the first round game of the Class AA state boys basketball tournament at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- on March 18, 2010. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:13:30 GMT+00:00
People more willing to open wallets at car sale - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--The Rapid City family looked at vehicles from Liberty Superstore set up in the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- parking lot during the City Wide Car Sale on ... - Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:09:26 GMT+00:00
CHL: Rush executive does his part to fill the seats for Rush - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--The Rush had sellouts in 20-of-32 regular season games and five of nine playoff contests at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- Ice Arena. ... - Date : Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:01:34 GMT+00:00
Mayor announces vacancies on municipal boards - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--Mayor Alan Hanks announced Friday a number of vacancies on the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- Board and the Rapid City Planning Commission. The civic center ... - Date : Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:11:21 GMT+00:00
Miracle baby graduates with Central High class - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--Central High School seniors look for their family amongst a packed arena during the graduation ceremony at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- in Rapid City on ... - Date : Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:16:15 GMT+00:00
Gem, mineral show set this month - Jamestown Sun Tweet this news
Jamestown Sun--The 30th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, hosted by the Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society, is at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center-, 444 N. Mt Rushmore Rd, ... - Date : Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:44:31 GMT+00:00
Mayor proposes $2.5 million cut in city general fund - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--Hanks' total budget, which includes enterprise funds like the water division, Rapid City Regional Airport and -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center-, is proposed at ... - Date : Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:14:09 GMT+00:00
Soldier able to see son graduate from Stevens - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--Seen through bleachers from the side, Stevens High School seniors listen to speakers during the graduation ceremony at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- in ... - Date : Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:16:15 GMT+00:00
NAU graduates told learning doesn't stop with commencement - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal---...- for the start of the National American University graduation at the -Rushmore Plaza Civic Center- Fine Arts Theatre on Saturday morning, May 22, 2010. ... - Date : Sun, 23 May 2010 03:01:55 GMT+00:00
August trial date set for man charged in civic center shooting - Rapid City Journal Tweet this news
Rapid City Journal--Another trial date has been set for Simon Torres, 20, who is charged with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting outside the -Rushmore Plaza Civic- ... - Date : Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:08:33 GMT+00:00

Current arenas in the Central Hockey League

Northern ConferenceBOK Center * Budweiser Events Center * CenturyTel Center * DeSoto Civic Center * Independence Events Center * Intrust Bank Arena * Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Southern ConferenceAllen Event Center * Ector County Coliseum * Laredo Energy Arena * NYTEX Sports Centre * State Farm Arena * Tim's Toyota Center



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