Seattle’s Best Kept Secret Section 117 Becomes The Southeast’s New Premiere Entertainment Destination.
Section 117, a newly opened event space in Seattle Washington, is quickly becoming one of the cities best kept secrets. The dual level venue features a state of the art sound system and lighting, rooftop patio and an in-house Funktion One sound system designed by world renowned Rob Brown. The nightclub style venue offers a variety of entertainment options; including concerts, gaming tournaments, boxing matches and more.
The new venue also boasts two Green rooms for artists as well as two fully equipped bars serving up some of the regions best craft cocktails. The unique vibe is evident from the moment you walk through the door with its exposed brick walls, reclaimed wood accents and exposed steel beams throughout.
The venue is owned by Ronn Wyckoff who has been involved in music and nightlife for decades. Originally from New York City he has experienced the industry from coast to coast and has built his latest venture with that experience in mind.
Wyckoff said “This was a dream project for me and I put my heart into it. It’s a passion project and we have gone above and beyond to make sure that everything is perfect before opening our doors
A venue that has been a well-guarded secret for decades, Section 117 is now on the cusp of becoming the Southeast’s newest premier entertainment location. Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, this one-of-a-kind event space is located in what was once the city’s main bus station. The building, built in 1939, is listed on both the National and State Register of Historic Places. The space, which has been used as a venue since 1985, has hosted some of Seattle’s most celebrated events and best kept secrets.
Today, its doors are opening to the public as it becomes available to host weddings, corporate parties and other special events. Every detail of this unique 10,000 square foot space has been painstakingly restored to keep a strong link to its past while creating an event space unlike any other.
The newly renovated space features original exposed beams and columns with elegant chandeliers and sconces that adorn the walls. There are several lounge areas for guests to enjoy including an outdoor patio area. Three bars are situated throughout the venue along with a professional sound system and state-of-the-art lighting system that rivals any other venue in the city.
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For those who have been to Seattle, you may be aware of a section in the city that is surrounded by mountains and water. Referred to as “the peninsula,” it has been the home of many great attractions and events throughout the years. One of the most notable parts of this area is Section 117.
Originally used for logging purposes, Section 117 soon became the premiere spot for entertainment in the northwest. After being included as part of Seattle’s waterfront redevelopment plan in the early 90’s, its use expanded to include sports and concert venues. By the early 2000’s Section 117 was flourishing as an entertainment destination and was recognized as such by both local and national publications.
As part of a larger plan to bring further development to the area, Section 117 will begin construction on a new park which will house many new amenities including a bike path and kayak launch. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2018 with completion date TBD.
The new entertainment district is being developed by Anchor QEA and New York-based architect Stephen B. Jacobs Group, with interior design by Seattle’s award winning firm, Graham Baba Architects. The first phase of development will include the renovation and re-opening of the historic Showbox Theater (Showbox at the Market) and a new multi-purpose, 1,500 seat theater (Showbox SoDo). Additionally, Phase I will include a 200 room boutique hotel with rooftop deck and restaurant, two restaurants and retail shops.
The project is led by Anchor QEA Principal Jeff Blosser who noted that “Section 117 is not just another live music venue; it will be a vibrant urban destination for people to enjoy food, drinks, shopping and events. It’s Seattle’s best kept secret that has been hiding in plain sight for decades.” Section 117 is strategically located between Safeco Field and CenturyLink Stadium in one of the most active sections of downtown Seattle – just south of Pioneer Square and within walking distance to many popular neighborhoods including Belltown, SODO, Chinatown/International District and the stadiums.
Although known only to local residents as the home to many cultural events over the years – including concerts featuring Guns N
Section 117, a new entertainment complex located in the heart of downtown Seattle, is open and ready to showcase the best music has to offer as it becomes the premiere venue for live music in the Pacific Northwest. The first year will see such artists as R&B Sensation, Usher, Hip Hop pioneer, Jay Z and rock legends The Who.
Section 117 is a state-of-the-art facility designed to make your concert experience one of the best. When you walk into Section 117, you are walking into more than just a concert hall. You are walking into an entertainment complex with something for everyone. Whatever your taste in music, whatever your nationality or style of dress, we are here to entertain you.
Section 117 will have 2 floors; the first floor will house an indoor stage with a capacity of 10,000 people and an outdoor stage with a capacity of 20,000 people. The second floor will house 7 bars and 11 restaurants offering food from many different cultures from around the world. . . .
The highly anticipated opening of Seattle’s latest entertainment venue is here. Section 117, located in the southeast region of the city, opens its doors on December 27th at 7pm. The venue will be home to a variety of artists, musicians and special events throughout the year.
The venue has been designed with great care and detail. The theatre style seating creates the ultimate concert experience from every seat in the house. “I wanted to create an intimate atmosphere for people to come enjoy their favorite music and artists. This is a place where you can come experience great entertainment without having to travel far out of town,” said owner Sean Parker.
The anticipated line-up includes nationally recognized acts such as Mike Posner, Dan Croll, and Walk Off The Earth as well as local favorites like JusMoni, Donormaal and Gabriel Teodros. Tickets are available exclusively through section117live.com.
The Seahawks are heading south to the city of Renton.
Like a well-oiled machine, The Seattle Seahawks have been working hard over the last couple years to build a brand new practice facility and headquarters in the city of Renton. They’ve now completely finished construction and will soon be moving their team from their current location at Virginia Mason Athletic Center to The Virginia Mason Athletic Center at Renton Landing.
While the building is for all intents and purposes off limits to the public at this time, it does have a very unique feature that you can enjoy. A little known fact about The VMAC is that Section 117 has been built right into the stadium’s lobby. Yes, you read that right: Section 117 has been built right into The VMAC!
Section 117 is a 4,200 square foot entertainment center that features a variety of games, including air hockey, pool and ping pong tables, darts, an arcade and even more games coming soon!
Even though they won’t be able to watch their favorite players practice on any given day, fans can still enjoy some of their favorite foods while playing games in Section 117.
