About this Event
Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors is the Presenting Sponsor for the Columbia Orchestra Pops Concert at the Chrysalis! Join us for this free, all-ages concert and beloved Chrysalis tradition.
Columbia's first and premier orchestra returns to the Chrysalis stage on October 18th with a collection of beloved pops favorites, perfect for longtime fans of the orchestra and newcomers alike!
About the Columbia Orchestra
The Mission of the Columbia Orchestra organization is to foster lifelong appreciation of, enthusiasm for, and participation in music. Find out more at their website.
About the Inner Arbor Trust
The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.
About Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors
Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Howard County, Maryland. BWFA is among the largest and oldest independent, fee-only financial advisory firms in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. BWFA acts as a fiduciary and serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic area and nationally.
BWFA is lead by a team of investment, planning, and tax experts. BWFA is committed to meeting the need of coordinated, integrated financial services for clients in Howard County and throughout the country.
What to Expect Onsite
Seating
All seating will be on the lawn. Lawn chairs are available for rent ($5 each), or you may bring a blanket or a small lawn chair with no canopy.
Concessions
Concessions including alcoholic beverages available onsite. You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass).
Food Trucks
We will have at least one food truck on site and will post here and notify guests when we have finalized that information.
ASL Interpretation
American Sign Language interpreters are present at all community concerts and events.
Accessibility Accommodations
Please email [email protected] with any accessibility needs.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at the top of Chrysalis hill.
Parking
Parking is in Lot 2 (flat) and Lot 6. You can find a link to the map here.
Please note that all parking is within a short walk from the Chrysalis, but please budget extra time for parking.
ADA / Priority Mobility Parking (only if availability allows) should be chosen when you check out or email [email protected]. Please note that all ADA parking spaces at the Chrysalis, the entire Chrysalis lot, and the ADA spaces on the west side of Symphony Woods are likely to be needed for ADA parking (and if space allows, some of the Chrysalis lot for mobility priority parking). Please consider drop offs or rideshare, and please be considerate of our guests with a variety of mobility needs.
DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (FLAT)
SURFACE LOT
WALKING TIME: 5 minutes
ADDRESS:
11000 Broken Land Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
GPS:
39.20969, -76.86635
From points North (Baltimore): Take I-95 South to Route 100 West towards Columbia. Continue on Route 100 West to Route 29 South towards Columbia. Continue on 29 South to Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, turn Left at the traffic light onto Broken Land Parkway. Turn right at next light onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.
From points South (DC/VA): Take I-95 North to Route 32 West towards Columbia. Take Route 32 West to Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 North to Broken Land Parkway, Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, stay in the right lane. At the light, turn right onto Hickory Ridge Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.
DIRECTIONS TO LOT 6
PARKING GARAGE, 6’ 6” max. clearance
WALKING TIME: 5 minutes
ADDRESS:
10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia MD 21044
GPS:
39.212686, -76.861334
From points North (Baltimore): Take I-95 South to Route 100 West towards Columbia. Continue on Route 100 West to Route 29 South towards Columbia. Continue on 29 South to Route 175 West towards Columbia, Exit 20B. Continue on Route 175/Little Patuxent Parkway for 1.1 miles. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.
From points South (DC/VA): Take I-95 North to Route 32 West towards Columbia. Take Route 32 West to Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 North to Broken Land Parkway, Exit 18 towards Columbia Town Center, stay in the left lane. Go to the second traffic light; cross over Little Patuxent Parkway. Turn right onto Gramercy Place. Turn right onto the Mall Ring Road. Follow signage, you will be directed to parking location upon arrival.
Presenting Sponsor
This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.
Event venue & nearby stays
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States
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