Bailey Performance Center

I am very disappointed in the planning of the MLK Jr. Observance event you had yesterday as I’m sure the rest of the 70 people you turned away are. Some of those people drove more than an hour to get the event.
You did not prepare for the event properly, meaning someone should get fired. You did not realistically plan for how many people you should have, considering the amount of advertising for the event. Maybe next time you should consider having an online RSVP system so you know for sure how many people will show up and how many people you can inform ahead of time to not drive hours out of their way only to be turned away.
Considering the fact that Angela Davis is an internationally known public figure I want to think that you would’ve planned accordingly. Next time you decide to have an event where a lot of people are inevitably going to show up make sure you have it in a space that can accommodate everyone who comes, or at least implement a system to keep track of the amount of people attending. Hopefully, this is a learning moment for KSU and your event planning team.

This is a really beautiful venue on KSU’s campus. All of the seating is orchestra level, and from what I could tell, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. I love that the back two rows are reserved for «tweet seats,» to encourage people to tweet and spread the word about what they’re hearing/​seeing via social media. Great idea for a performing arts venue on a college campus!
The event I attended required quick «set» changes and had multiple and changing A/​V needs throughout. The stagehands were quick, professional and almost unnoticed, which is pretty much all you can ask for with something like this.
Parking on most college campuses is a nightmare, but lot «E,» immediately adjacent to the Bailey Center is free in the evenings and weekends and for special events.
All in all, a solid place to attend a performance, hear a speaker, or host a special event.