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Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place

1821 NW 21st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34475
(352) 401-6980

Overview

Mary Sue Rich Banquet Hall

  • The 5,525 square-foot banquet hall is on the main floor of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center and includes an open-floor plan, banquet and event lighting, a foldable stage, a green room (with private restroom), and integrated audio and video capabilities. The banquet hall has direct access to a commercial kitchen.
  • The banquet hall is designed for use as one large room and is also dividable into three sections with built-in hard partitions.
  • The main banquet hall (in the large format) can seat 350 with banquet-style seating at round tables.
    • Banquet section 1 (southern-most section adjacent to the kitchen) can seat about 130 at banquet-style at round tables. Theatre-style seating can seat about 154.
    • Banquet section 2 (middle section with a stage) can seat about 120 at banquet-style round tables. Theatre-style seating can seat about 154.
    • Banquet section 3 (northern-most section adjacent to the green room) can seat about 90 at banquet-style round tables. Theatre-style seating can seat about 124.
  • The commercial-style warming kitchen is designed to service banquet and rental functions.
  • Alcohol is permitted with an additional security deposit. The Renter must use a licensed caterer who holds a valid Caterer License for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Consumption on Premises – otherwise known as the 13CT license.

The integrated audio and video system is designed for a basic lecture and presentation format. The Center’s audio and video system contains the following:

  • Microphones - two wireless microphone and one wired XLR microphone.
  • Video Projectors in each room section. Projectors can be independent per room or showing all the same image.
  • Video and/or PowerPoint - HDMI inputs in each room section. Must provide your own computer and presentation remote clicker.
  • Background music. Headphone jack input. Must provide your own media player or computer.
  • Stage Lighting. Basic one-color stage lights in simple colors. Lighting option is either on or off. No spotlight option.

Any additional Audio-visual needs will require a professional production company. The Renter shall be responsible for all professional production company fees and charges.

Rental Information Contact:

Hope Wooden, Rental and Event Coordinator
rwooden@ocalafl.org
352-843-1471

Hours

Hours of Operation

Sundays | 12 - 5 PM
Mondays - Fridays | 8 AM - 8 PM
Saturdays | 8 AM - 8 PM
Closed for all major holidays

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Audio Visual Services
  • Family Friendly
  • Parking Available

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