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Red Hat Amphitheatre shows visible construction progress as new site rises, Carrie Painter says
Summary
Carrie Painter, executive director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, says the Red Hat Amphitheatre’s concrete stage is poured, steel work is due in June and crews will begin demolition about two weeks after the final concert season ends; the city is collecting memorabilia and coordinating programming for the new venue.
Carrie Painter, executive director of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, said construction at the new Red Hat Amphitheatre is beginning to show clear, visible features as the project moves from underground work to above‑grade construction.
"The stage is poured, the concrete stage," Painter said, describing how sidewalks, fences and the artist walk are making the venue’s layout legible to passersby. She said workers will begin installing steel next month and that the topping moment—typically marked by a small tree or flag—is planned for about June.
The project team has also started public communications aimed at reducing neighborhood disruption. Painter described a contractor-produced newsletter called "Behind the Fence," posted on the relocation website, that provides drone…
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