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Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian university that provides outstanding venue options for meetings and groups in Bourbonnais. From classroom to auditorium, Olivet Nazarene University provides flexible space for groups from 8 to 3,047. One University Avenue Bourbonnais, IL 60914 800-648-1463 www.olivet.edu Crawford Auditorium Entrance Maximum Capacity Room Name Sq. Ft. Ceiling Dimensions Banquet Classroom Theatre Reception A/V Meals/ Catering Crawford Auditorium 19,630 32' 152' x 168' 3,047 Chalfant Hall 10,000 20' 113' x 118' 800 1,885 1,885 2,000 Weber Center Room 2,081 12' 551/2' x 371/2' 100 70 100 100 Centennial Chapel and Crawford Auditorium Located within the Betty and Kenneth Hawkins Centennial Chapel, the Cecil and Miriam Crawford Auditorium at Olivet Nazarene University is Olivet's newest venue for large group gatherings and concerts. Since its dedication in 2010, noted speakers such as Dr. Ben Carson of Johns Hopkins and Steven Moore of The Wall Street Journal, and musical groups such as Switchfoot and Chris Tomlin have appeared here. This is also the home of the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra, and a premier hall for pipe organ concerts featuring well-known artists from the U.S. and Europe. SEATING Crawford Auditorium seats 3,047 in a sloped-floor auditorium with fixed theater seating, raised parterres (with stairs, not sloped) on the sides, and a balcony at the back. Main Floor: 2,242 seats Parterre/Balcony: 805 seats Total Auditorium Seating: 3,047 seats Guest FOH Location: Located house right of center aisle at the cross aisle; 18' 6" wide by 7' 6" deep; 100' from stage ACCESS Designed with convenient access for people with disabilities, including parking nearby and a drivethrough covered entrance for dropping off people near entry doors. FOYER Rectangular 6-foot tables, with cloths and skirts, are available for setups and displays in the foyer. The foyer is equipped with video walls, capable of displaying the live action within the auditorium. Please note that the foyer is not available for use separate from the rest of the building. ROOM DIMENSIONS 152' wide throughout; 168' deep from front of stage to back wall; 143' deep from front of stage to front of balcony. A portable 8' deep x 60' wide stage extension is available. The center 4 sections may be replaced with stairs. STAGE Raised, no proscenium opening, no curtain, bamboo hardwood flooring. Dimensions: 75' wide at front, 60' mid-stage, 41' 10" at upstage wall, 34' 6"deep at center. The stage is 40" above the floor level of the front row of seating. There is no orchestra pit or lift. Stage access is from either side via stairs or ramp, and from mid-stage doors that lead to backstage corridor. Rehearsal room, green room and restrooms backstage; standing and seated risers available. LOADING AREA At street level, which is also stage level. Enters into backstage hallway. Doors to stage accommodate 7.5' width and 7.0' height. Musical Instruments Ruffatti pipe organ with digital components provided by Marshall & Ogletree of Boston Two nine-foot Steinway concert grand pianos technology The Crawford Auditorium is equipped with advanced lighting, electrical, sound and video systems. A full list of technical specifications is available upon request. and drinks are not permitted. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Minimum of 4 weeks in advance. as far ahead as possible is strongly encouraged since this venue books up quickly. Most groups book six months to a year ahead. Contact the Director of Conference Services at 815-939-5045 for more information, current rates and availability.
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Chalfant Hall Adaptable for casual or formal events, Chalfant Hall at Olivet Nazarene University hosts large groups with style and ease. The stage setting and audio-visual capabilities are sure to enhance the presentation of your event. Room lighting, adjustable from intimately dim to enthusiastically bright, will help you set the tone and achieve the ambience you desire. Seating 800 for banquet style; 1,885 in auditorium style AREA DIMENSIONS 113'5" by 118'8" with flat, carpeted floor. Room does not subdivide into smaller areas. Stage 53' wide by 23' deep by 17' high with raised stage; proscenium 45' W x 14' H with curtain. Floor to ceiling Black Velour drape separates stage from backstage; these are not on tracks or fly. Main Act Curtain is 25oz. Black Velour, 50% fullness sewn in Bi-parting, rope pull from stage right. Amenities Chairs; square tables for seating 10; 72-inch round tables for seating 8; tablecloths and table skirting; pipe and drape in 3-foot and 8-foot heights; 3-foot portable staging. Technology Chalfant Hall is equipped with lighting, electrical and sound systems, including an audio mixing board and stage monitoring system; wireless microphones; intercom system with headsets; 2 projection screens, 9' by 12' with projector; on-stage laptop input. A full list of technical specifications is available upon request. Access First floor location, accessible for people with disabilities with drop-off area close to the building. Nearby parking available nights and weekends. Parking weekdays during the academic year available in Centennial East parking lot, less than 1 mile away. Catering is done by Sodexo on-campus food service only. Casual or formal settings are available with a variety of service options, including beverages, hors d oeuvres, full buffet meals, box lunch meals or family-style meals. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Contact the Director of Conference Services at 815-939-5045 for more information, current rates and availability. as far ahead as possible is strongly encouraged. A minimum of four weeks advance booking is required. Typically, groups book six months to a year in advance. Chalfant Hall Tradeshow Setup Banquet Setup
visitkankakeecounty.com Donald H. Weber Leadership Center Ideal for conferences, meetings and banquets, the Donald H. Weber Leadership Center on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University offers a comfortable setting, along with the latest equipment and technology. The Chicago Bears coaches and players use this as their headquarters during summer training camp. ACCESS First floor location, accessible for people with disabilities; nearby parking available nights and weekends. Parking weekdays during the academic year available in Centennial East parking lot, less than ¼ mile away. Technology Weber Center is equipped with an audio-visual system with speakers, wireless microphones, projector and screen. Videoconferencing and Wi-Fi are available. Media personnel are available upon request. A full list of technical specifications is available upon request. Catering is done by Sodexo on-campus food service only. Casual or formal settings are available with a variety of service options, including beverages, hors d oeuvres, full buffet meals, box lunch meals or family-style meals. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Minimum of 3 weeks in advance. as far in advance as possible is strongly encouraged since this room books up quickly. Most groups book 6 months to a year ahead. Contact Department of Business at Olivet Nazarene University, 815-939-5133 or businessdepartment@olivet.edu for more information, current rates and availability. Rooms 101 A & B Events Educational venue only for seminars, workshops, continuing education classes, banquets honoring achievements, training events for companies, recurring meetings for clubs or companies. No wedding receptions, or bridal and baby showers. Seating Capacity 100 Setup Styles Banquet, Theater, Conventional, Classroom with narrow tables, Meeting, Lecture, or invent your own. Additional tables available for buffet, registration, head or speakers tables. Room divides to create a more intimate setting for smaller groups. Amenities Tables, chairs, coat closet, restrooms Weber Center Meeting Setup Classroom Setup