Capital Centre: A Retrospective
Join us for a panel session on the Capital Centre, the historic Washington metropolitan arena for the Washington Capitals, Washington Bullets and the scene of countless legendary concerts from 1973-2002. The Laurel History Boys, authors of the 2024 book Capital Centre: A Retrospective, will be on hand to talk about its history. Following their presentation, special guest David Werth, photographer for Washington Rock Concert Magazine, will discuss and show many photos he took at the Capital Centre. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
- Date:
- Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B
- Library Branch:
- City of Fairfax Regional Library
- Categories:
- Author Event
- Audience:
- Adults
Capital Centre: A Retrospective is a 280-page hardcover visual history of the legendary Capital Centre arena to honor its 50th anniversary, including a wealth of photography, artifacts, anecdotes and ephemera; it’s a visual scrapbook of the venue, concerts, sports and many other attractions over 25 years as one of the top arenas in the country. The book also includes a 60-page chronological listing of every event held at ‘Cap Centre.’ Produced by Richard Friend, Kevin Leonard and Jeff Krulik. Forewords by Jim and Robert Polin.
