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Competitors that offer Space The Big Barn Convention Center 388 Ja -Max Drive, Daniel Boone Village, Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919 - 732 -2361 (2 miles / 5 minutes from the OCCC) • The Big Barn is a 9000 - square -feet convention center with up to a 350- person seating capacity. It offers a large stage, lobby & bar, fireplace, full kitchen, tables & chairs, alcohol is permitted, and catering is available on request. • Rental rates are Mon through Wed full day - $800, 1/2 day $500 and Thurs through Sun full day - $1000, with a separate $100 clean up deposit. • The space is marketed as a rustic center ideal for meetings, parties, weddings, receptions and family reunions. They do not have a dedicated website, but can be found online through other websites like theshopsatdanielboone.com and visitchapelhill.org. • This venue only offers the one rental space. They do not tend to attract artistic clientele as their space has more of a `dark outdated feel'. The Arts Center of Carrboro 300 -G East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510, 919 - 929 -2787 (13 miles / 25 minutes from the OCCC) jlqp://www.artscenterlive.org/ The Arts Center of Carrboro is a fully functioning artistic and creative center. They have their own in -house programs and also offer rental space as detailed below: • Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater: a large theater that is approximately 6000 square feet and can accommodate from 250 to 500 persons depending on configuration. It features a 32'x28' thrust stage, a triangular 40'x30' dance floor, full P.A., and permanently mounted 12x12' film screen. • West End Theater: is a multipurpose room with 2400 square feet, a 15'x15' stage and a small attached kitchen that accommodates 75 to 100 persons depending on configuration. • Dance Studio: is a 20'x30' space that can accommodate up to 24 persons. It has a large full wall mirror, stereo system and wooden floors. • Miscellaneous Rooms /Capacity • Gallery - 2000 square feet, 125 persons • Studios 2, 5, 6 - 15'x30' to 20'x35', 10 -18 persons • Jane Filer Studio - 30'x 18', 24 persons • Rates for all rentals are $90 per hour / $70 per hour for non - profits and schools. Discounted rates are available for lengthy or long -term rentals. Sound and light technicians, bartenders and other services are available at an additional charge. They provide a House Manager for the duration of each event, will recommend a caterer, provide bands/DJs of all genres, and offer beer & wine selections in a bar & concession area. Patrons are also welcome to bring in their own food, beer and wine. Orange County Cultural Center Confidential Page 14 of 30 Strategic Business Plan (v.1.0) 9/8/2011