Chrysalis is Coming: Inner Arbor Trust Announces Grand Opening

COLUMBIA, MD - The first structure in Merriweather Park will open to the public in April. The Chrysalis, an arched pavilion with stage, will open on April 22.

The nonprofit Inner Arbor Trust announced this week that the Chrysalis will welcome the public on Earth Day for an event called "Grounds for Celebration." It is the initial installment at Merriweather Park (previously known as Symphony Woods), which is being developed under the management of the Inner Arbor Trust to encourage more public use of the space.

The Chrysalis is made of tubular steel knit together to form a structure that houses a pavilion and stage for performances. It broke ground in September 2015.

According to the Inner Arbor Trust, Chrysalis will "form the very heart of Columbia."

People can donate planks with words engraved on them that will make up the floor at the Chrysalis; tax-deductible donations start at $100.

The "Grounds for Celebration" event marking the opening of the Chrysalis is slated for Saturday, April 22.

Image via Inner Arbor Trust.

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