Anonymous
Post 01/20/2026 00:57     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
The numbers they are throwing out for job creation are nonsensical. There is no way that a 6,000 seat venue will create 4,750 jobs. That is 8/10ths a job per seat, which is an impossibly high number. I think Alexandria should try to sue Maryland over this project if they decide to move forward with it.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 22:26     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Also why are the leaders so backwards. There is no transportation to this area. Light Pollution, traffic pollution, actual trash, smh.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 22:24     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Thank God I’ll be retiring as this is done. This build will f’ up my secret access roads.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 22:07     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
I will admit that I have never wanted to go to Las Vegas, but was interested in seeing how they did Wizard of Oz in the Sphere. I’m not sure it would translate to a mini one though. But I guess I don’t have as viscerally negative a response to this thing as most of you.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 22:00     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Anonymous wrote:It’s going to be too small to attract many big national performers. And an eyesore.


That’s the part that seems so strange to me. What type of event is this mini-Sphere for? Who’s performing at a venue that small??
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 21:50     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
You will be able to enjoy Sphere’s digital light show from the Old Town Alexandria waterfront.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 20:37     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Anonymous wrote:Waaaaaah, I hate entertainment and unique attractions, waaaaaaaaaah.


"Attractions?" Really you need to get out more if you call that an attraction! Its sad!
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 20:17     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Anonymous wrote:It’s going to be too small to attract many big national performers. And an eyesore.


+1
Like the National Harbor in general.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 18:06     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Waaaaaah, I hate entertainment and unique attractions, waaaaaaaaaah.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 17:10     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Horrible idea. Tacky. And the light pollution is going to be insane.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 17:05     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
It’s going to be too small to attract many big national performers. And an eyesore.
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 17:00     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
Anonymous wrote:It's not a new arena


Not literally, nut figuratively. It seems like no one finds this interesting, cool, or necessary. And sounds like a stupid taxpayer funded catch
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 17:00     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
It's absolutely hideous. Just... why...
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 16:58     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
It's not a new arena
Anonymous
Post 01/19/2026 16:56     Subject: Is "The Sphere" the new Arena?
This seems ridiculous. And not completely privately funded.

https://wtop.com/maryland/2026/01/mini-sphere-planned-for-national-harbor-in-maryland/