River Room, Four Rivers Performing Arts Center, Paducah, Kentuky, USA

River Room resides within the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center for the Performing Arts. Opened in February 2004, Four Rivers Center is home to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, while providing an adjustable performance space for music of all kinds. Grand Opening celebrations showcased that very well with exciting performances by the Symphony, Vince Gill, and B.B. King.

The 225-seat River Room is a multi-function space that accommodates small-scale music recitals, informal theater events, banquets, social dancing, and corporate and civic meetings. Large windows provide a panoramic view of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers; built-in shades allow for a quick conversion for multi-media presentations. This flexible space features a fully suspended stage floor and a walk able, wire, rope-grid overhead for complete technical access to ceiling lighting options.

The River Room is equipped with a complete and distributed sound and communication systems infrastructure, including an interface connection to the sound control room in the Main Hall. For amplified events, portable sound and communication systems equipment is used.

Artec provided Design and Planning services covering Pre-Design Phase services, Auditorium Design, Facility Planning, Specialized Performance Equipment Systems Design and Background Noise and Vibration Control consulting. Architects for Four Rivers Center was Zeidler Partnership Architects.