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It comes with a built-in 20-foot stage, a 10-foot LED screen, wireless mics, and a full sound and lighting rig, making it ready for anything from corporate summits, product launches, and panels to live shows and private parties. With same-night recording and an on-site podcast studio, full production is handled in house, so your event is easy to capture and reuse.","capacitySeated":150,"capacityStanding":200,"minimumSpend":null,"currency":"USD","floorName":null,"images":[{"url":"https://dc.pubkey.com/media/b873850a-9097-49c4-82ad-ce1d3a770b41?variant=lg","caption":null,"title":"Private dining event full house seated","description":"A dimly lit venue packed with formally dressed guests seated at long banquet tables adorned with floral centerpieces in pink, red, and white. 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