This place has always been special. In the 19th century, it was part of Gustav Lurman's 2,000 acre farm. The farm has been divided and now is home to a mental hospital, UMBC, Catonsville High School, a country club, and neighborhoods.
A group of forward thinkers financed and built a woodland amphitheater in a natural bowl on the high school property during the 1960's. Music enthusiasts began to present free concerts in 1992. The music genre is different every night. Governor Martin O'Malley has performed here. Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Cash tribute bands entertain us. Blues, rock, country, and big band sounds emanate from the stage.The music is secondary. The feeling of belonging makes everything okay.
Lurman Theatre is one of the places that make Catonsville special. Let's keep it that way!
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oh wow! I've been living in catonsville for almost 2 years now and i never heard of this place! I def. will start once the summer comes back! has anyone tried to close it down? or build something? thanks for choosing the theatre to talk about, I love these kinds of places!
ReplyDeleteNo, no one has done anything against Lurman.It is on CHS property and all appreciate the value to the community. They are always looking for new types of acts. If you want to suggest one, go to their website & contact them. You'll enjoy going to the concerts next summer!
ReplyDeleteI really like your words when you are describing the contributes that the Lurman has done for the community, and I think that the Lurman must be loved by the residents in the community. I start to feel like going that place after reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteI would love to check this place out. I have been living in catonsville for 2 years now and have yet to hear of the place!
ReplyDeleteI've been to plenty of places in Catonsville, but never to this one. I think I'll have to check it out, seeing as how I've never heard of it before
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