10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 715-5550
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 715-5550
Merriweather Post Pavilion is an outdoor concert venue located within Symphony Woods, a 40-acre lot of preserved land in the heart of the planned community of Columbia, Maryland. In 2010, Merriweather was named the second best amphitheater in the United States by Billboard magazine. The venue was also ranked as the fourth best amphitheater in the United States by Rolling Stone in 2013.It was again ranked by Consequence of Sound at number 29 of all music venues in the nation out of 100 in 2016.HistoryMerriweather Post Pavilion was commissioned by the Rouse Company for its Howard County development project Columbia. The first design was rejected and the theatre was redesigned by award-winning architect Frank Gehry and N. David O'Malley with the firm of Gehry, Walsh and O'Malley. It opened in 1967 on the former grounds of the Oakland Manor slave plantation. It is named for the American Post Foods heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post who promised and withdrew donations to Rouse for the facility. The theatre was originally intended to be a summer home for the National Symphony Orchestra. It later became a venue for popular music concerts, including performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, and The Who.
The Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center is home to three performance venues, two art galleries, two dance studios and multiple instructional facilities for HCC's Arts and Humanities programs. Performance venues include the Horowitz Center Studio Theatre with seating up to 250, the 119 seat Monteabaro Recital Hall and Smith Theatre, which features comfortable seats accommodating up to 424 guests.
Oliver's Carriage House is the setting for a fantastic evening of music, snacks and beverages. It is an intimate setting where guests enjoy premium bottled beer, fine wine, snack food and exceptional live music. 2nd Saturday Cafe, this year, is held on the second Saturdays of Nov, Dec Jan, Feb, Mar, and April. The admission price of just $20.00, includes hot and cold appetizers, premium bottled beer and a selection of fine wine are sold for just $3.00 each! 2nd Saturday Cafe is a 100% Charitable Event. All Proceeds are donated to the Agape House Fund for the benefit of at-risk children and adults in inner-city Baltimore. The staff is all volunteer. Reservations: Our online store is great for reservations and ticket sales. Go to our Online Store to Purchase One Show or a Full Season. Any problems? Contact [email protected] Doors open for hot and cold appetizers and Beverages at 7:15 PM - Music 8:00 to 11PM Directions: From Rt. 29, head towards Town Center Columbia. The first left is Vantage Point Way. Go to the top of the hill to Leaf Treader Way and look for the big stone building. Doors open at 7:15 PM, no early admission. To volunteer, contact Brady Schafer at [email protected]