Austin Meeting Planner Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 21) CONVENTION FACILITIES LESTER E. PALMER EVENTS CENTER The park-like setting and convenient downtown location make the Palmer Events Center an ideal choice for many groups as a venue for consumer shows, tradeshows, conferences, meetings, receptions, banquets and dances. A gently sloping, asymmetrical roof creates shade and cover, encompassing additional outdoor event space. The building materials reflect Austin’s casual, local character with natural limestone, wood trusses and decking, textured concrete and galvanized metal roofing. Inside, curtain-wall windows allow ample natural light. Interior details include stone mosaic coloring and limestone carvings by local artisans. The Lester E. Palmer Events Center is located near hotels, exciting entertainment districts and restaurants. M EETIN G ROOMS (LEVEL 2) ROOM SQ. FT. THEATER CLASSROOM 30” TABLES RECEPTION BANQUET 66” ROUNDS Meeting Rooms 1–5 Each Room 5,000 1,000 380 76 240 48 380 76 320 64 1 2 3 4 Open and expansive areas define this distinctive facility. 5 WWW.AUSTINTEXAS.ORG 21 http://WWW.AUSTINTEXAS.ORG
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