Monolithic Dome Safe Room Used Nearly Every Day for Performing Arts

Lumberton Performing Arts Center in Lumberton, Texas.

Lumberton Performing Arts Center in Lumberton, Texas. (Connie Anderson Photography)

Choir performance.

Choir performance. (Lumberton ISD)

Sixth grade band performing for parents and friends. Audience seating extends for stage performances.

Sixth grade band performing for parents and friends. Audience seating extends for stage performances. (Lumberton ISD)

Banquet seating on the center floor.

Banquet seating on the center floor. (Lumberton ISD)

The seats pulled back and more tables and chairs set up for a banquet.

The seats pulled back and more tables and chairs set up for a banquet. (Lumberton ISD)

A commercial expo held at the center. Note that the seats retract to open the floor for dances and other events.

A commercial expo held at the center. Note that the seats retract to open the floor for dances and other events. (Lumberton ISD)

Main foyer is used for receptions and other events, too.

Main foyer is used for receptions and other events, too. (Connie Anderson Photography)

Main foyer.

Main foyer. (Connie Anderson Photography)

Foyer set up for a reception.

Foyer set up for a reception. (Lumberton ISD)