
The Harriet Himmel Gilman Theater
Written by Ron Ives
The Harriet Himmel Gilman Theater is West Palm Beach's latest and most exciting venue. The
Harriet, as it is affectionately known, occupies a building that was originally
constructed in the 1920's as the First United Methodist Church of West Palm Beach. Thanks
to a generous gift from its namesake, The Harriet was completely restored in 1998 by New
York developers known as CityPlace Partners. It is unquestionably the centerpiece of West
Palm Beach's vibrant CityPlace development. In addition to offering a superb line-up of
musical performances, The Harriet also serves as an exciting new option
for party, event, and meeting planners throughout the area.
Features of the Harriet in West Palm Beach
The Harriet is an extremely flexible venue. Boasting over 11.000 square feet, The Harriet
is fully equipped with staging, lighting, sound, support equipment, and dressing rooms.
Retractable seating conveniently allows the venue to accommodate dance, music, and theater
productions, as well as concerts, exhibitions, receptions, fashion shows, seminars,
community meetings, and special events. One of the area's most highly regarded caterers,
Continental Catering, provides food and beverage service that proudly showcases any event
held at The Harriet. The Harriet accommodates an impressive 900 guests for reception
seating, 550 for banquet seating, 500-575 for performance seating, and 400 for conference
seating. This venue is the perfect location for exhibits with a total capacity for 60 10'
x 10' pieces.
Performances at the Harriet
During the course of its first season, The Harriet has lived up to its promise to provide
its guests with an unforgettable experience. Last year The Harriet hosted
musical performances by Bruce Hornsby, The Drifters, David Sanborn, and Lucy Kaplansky.
This year's performers are expected to bring the house down with applause and excitement.
CityPlace and the Harriet
The neighborhood surrounding The Harriet has a special appeal that further enhances any
event or performance. CityPlace offers a mix of prominent retailers, exciting restaurants,
a 20-screen cinema complex, charming specialty shops, and residential and business
accommodations. Visitors to The Harriet are sure to enjoy hours exploring the distinctive
charm of CityPlace. Not to be missed are the stunning fountains that highlight The Harriet
and serve as the perfect backdrop for enjoying refreshments offered by a number of vendors
and shops.
For more information please contact the CityPlace programming department at (561) 366-1000
x 8.
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