Arts & Entertainment
Merriweather Up for Best Outdoor Music Venue
Voting in USA Today contest ends at noon Monday, June 8.
Do you think Merriweather Post Pavilion is the best place in the nation to catch a concert outside?
Currently, it’s ranked third in an online poll sponsored by USA Today.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado were in first and second place, respectively, at 9 a.m. Monday.
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Online polls close at noon on Monday, June 8. Vote here.
According to USA Today, a panel of live music experts selected the top 20 places to hear music outdoors; now it’s up to the public to pick the best.
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The description of Merriweather by USA Today notes that in addition to attracting topnotch musical acts, the venue has made a name for itself with environmentally friendly offerings like a biodiesel fueling station.
Winners in the contest will be announced Friday, June 12.
Pictured, the 2012 FreeFest. Credit: Andrew Metcalf.
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