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In Short – The center encompasses the Marin County Civic Center, Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, as well as two theaters: the 2,003-seat Veterans' Memorial Auditorium and the 330-seat Showcase Theater. It hosts all kinds of events and performances, from livestock shows at the fairgrounds to lectures in the Showcase Theater to concerts and Marin Ballet performances in the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium. It also houses the county courtroom and offices. – –
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Nominated for Best Architectural Wonder for being a textbook example of Wright's kooky vision.
Fun Fact:
The MCC is featured in the futuristic Ethan Hawke/Uma Thurman flick as a titular aerospace corporation. One chase scene was shot across the distinctive barrel-arch roof.
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