THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 9, 2022 Page 9 The Bowery Presents Announces Spring 2023 Opening Of The Stage At Suffolk Downs 8500 Capacity Seasonal Outdoor Concert Venue to Open on Site of Historic East boston Racetrack oston, MA (DECEMBER 2022) – Following the opening of their newest venue, Roadrunner, The Bowery Presents – in partnership with The HYM Investment Group LLC (“HYM”) – announces plans to open a seasonal outdoor general admission concert venue at Suffolk Downs, the legendary East Boston racetrack. The Stage at Suffolk B Downs, located in the infi eld of The Track at 525 William F McClellan Highway, will host up to 8,500 concert goers beginning spring 2023. “The Bowery Presents has always focused on creating and operating venues where both fans and artists alike can have a great experience. We are confi dent Suffolk Downs will join Roadrunner, The Sinclair and Royale as a beloved concert venue in Greater Boston, delivering on our commitment to keep the music fi rst,” said Josh Bhatti, Vice President PREVENTION | FROM PAGE 1 plosion of emotions, including crying, sadness and depression. “Three years ago, we wouldn’t have had this,” Cardello said. “The district has done a remarkable job.” She thanked Eliot for their assistance. Cardello asked if they’re doing anything as a district to prevent drugs from entering the schools. Whitson said that in the past they’ve had State Police dogs search the building several times a year, but that they haven’t had them since the COVID-19 pandemic. There is security in the building currently. School Committee member at-large Cynthia Sarnie asked if they can drug test if they have a suspicion. Wallace said that would be the parents’ decision. Sarnie said her older daughter struggled with addiction, adding that neither she nor her teachers knew until years later. “Once they start, it’s a very hard battle for the rest of their lives to come out of it,” Sarnie said. “Education at a young age not to take a pill, even if it’s there, is important.” and head of the Boston offi ce of The Bowery Presents, an AEG Presents Company. “The Bowery Presents is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the HYM team to bring The Stage at Suff olk Downs to fruition.” The Stage at Suffolk Downs is not the track’s fi rst foray into live music: The Beatles were the fi rst band to perform there, playing to 25,000 screaming fans in 1966. Since then, legendary artists such as The Jackson 5, Radiohead and Bjork have also performed. With The Stage at Suff olk Downs, The Bowery Presents plans to honor the site’s musical legacy, while reinvigorating the space to bring an openair summer concert experience to all. “Suff olk Downs has been thoughtfully designed as a place that brings people together and connects communities,” said Thomas N. O’Brien, Managing Sarnie asked if they could continue with Eliot after graduation. Wallace said he believes they can since it’s a community service organization. Ward 4 School Committee member Michael Mangan said it was a great presentation. Like McLaughlin, he asked once they’re done with the health assessment if they could forward that to them. “I would request maybe the fi rst or second week in January to have someone from Eliot come up here so we can ask them questions,” Mangan said. “How do you recognize something that is hidden?” Ward 2 School Committee member Jason Marcus said if they’re going to get high, they usually go to the bathrooms. “Can we get kids that look like police offi cers and keep an eye out?” Marcus said. Wallace deferred that to the central offi ce. Lambert asked about emotional response. Whitson said they collect sheets, asking students how they are feeling after the presentation. “We always tell students ahead of time what we’ll be discussing,” Whitson said. “It’s important that they’re not blindsided.” Partner and Chief Executive Offi cer of HYM. “We are thrilled to partner with The Bowery Presents who will help us continue to realize this vision as we bring the proud history of live music back through The Stage at Suff olk Downs.” The opening of The Stage at Suffolk Downs will expand The Bowery Presents’ owned and operated venues to three within the Boston area, joining the 3,500 capacity Roadrunner (which opened in Brighton in March 2022) and 525 capacity The Sinclair in Cambridge, arenas in the region. The Bowery Presents is the leading concert promotion and venue management company in the Northeast with venues in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Maine. The Stage at Suffolk Downs’ opening lineup will be announced at a later date. Fans are encouraged to follow along on Instagram and Facebook, and online at stageatsuffolkdowns.com. For a full calendar of The Bowery Presents’ events in Boston, visit BoweryBoston.com. 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER (which just celebrated its 10th anniversary) alongside the Royale (exclusively booked by The Bowery Presents with 1,200 capacity), and the company’s hundreds of annual concert bookings in theaters and SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM
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