Prologue
In the 1990s, the state of Maryland acquired the historic Hippodrome Theatre as well as the
three adjacent buildings and combined them to create the France-Merrick Performing Arts
Center.
In addition to the Hippodrome Theatre, a second performance venue was planned but never
completed. Initially constructed as the Eutaw Savings Bank, circa 1881, and now known as the
M&T
Bank Pavilion, the building has sat virtually unused since the Performing Arts Center
reopened
in 2004. Now is the time to complete the project with the renovation of the M&T Bank
Pavilion.
Together we will create a much-needed, accessible and affordable resource for arts,
entertainment and education for students, community members and all Marylanders.