Sail On, Merriweather Post Pavilion

margaritamyers · Post by **margaritamyers** » August 10, 2004 11:16 pm

Plans Filed For Complex At Merriweather Post Pavilion
POSTED: 10:07 AM EDT August 4, 2004

COLUMBIA, Md. -- The Rouse Company is going forward with plans to build offices and stores on land that includes the parking area for Columbia's Merriweather Post Pavilion.

The company has filed the paperwork for the designation of the land. The commercial complex will 800,000 square feet of office space and 400,000 square feet of retail space.

Rouse wants to sell the amphitheater and believes it should be converted to a year-around enclosed concert hall.

Beach Bob · Post by **Beach Bob** » August 11, 2004 6:59 am

I loved Merriweather. My best concert experiences were there. The seats in the orchestra section were so close to the stage you could shake Jimmy's hand when he came to the edge of the stage.

Nissan is fun, but there's nothing like being able to drive right done the road and see Jimmy in your own backyard.

I think money is the only think most people in Columbia think about.

zanth · Post by **zanth** » August 11, 2004 9:49 am

Popped by Buffett cherry there, you never forget your first

Margarita Will · Post by **Margarita Will** » August 11, 2004 9:52 am

I'll miss Merriweather, too...

Unfortunately, the Howard County Poleece had been cracking down on tailgating for Bubba's past few performances. I remember back in "the day" when Merriweather RULED for tailgating pre-Buffett! I had friends that went to Merriweather just FOR the tailgating - then left when Bubba started!

The main problem I had with Merriweather was that the acoustics s**'D!

But I will miss that thirty mile drive to see Bubba...

What say we all chip in and buy the pavilion to keep Merriweather alive!!!

(Can I get an "Amen"?)

-=Margarita Will=-

margaritamyers · Post by **margaritamyers** » August 11, 2004 10:17 am

For us Baltimore-Marylanders, I hope that they build a new venue around here somewhere. The Nissan drive is worth it for Jimmy, but it is one hell of a hike!

ian · Post by **ian** » September 18, 2004 3:58 pm

we're working to keep Merriweather open. Check out www.savemerriweather.com for more info.

Everybodys Cousin n Miami · September 19, 2004 11:55 am

margaritamyers wrote:For us Baltimore-Marylanders, I hope that they build a new venue around here somewhere. The Nissan drive is worth it for Jimmy, but it is one hell of a hike!

As oppsed to the 10hr. drive to Camden or Pittsburgh or 7hrs. to GW.

I wouldn't complain If I lived as close as you do.

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » September 19, 2004 12:10 pm

Everybodys Cousin n Miami wrote:As oppsed to the 10hr. drive to Camden or Pittsburgh or 7hrs. to GW.

Whiner!

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Sail On, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Sail On, Merriweather Post Pavilion

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