Brandon Woody Monthly Series
Brandon Woody’s UPENDO -- One Show Only!!
Brandon Woody, trumpet
Troy Long, keys
Mike Saunders, bass
Tyler Leak, drums
Brandon Woody’s UPENDO -- One Show Only!!
Brandon Woody, trumpet
Troy Long, keys
Mike Saunders, bass
Tyler Leak, drums
Returning for its 6th season, Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again transform West Shore Park at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor into an authentic German Christmas market! Kicking off the season with the NEW preview weekend (November 17th - November 18th), the event will continue running from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve (November 22nd – December 24th, 2018). There will be a large variety of weekday and weekend events designed to please young and old which await to be explored!
Our special guests are Suzanne Chadwick, Jason Solounias, Saxl Rose and David Tramontana
The concert is a celebration of a hometown holiday with the HHS Jazz Ensemble and special guest performing jazz standards and holiday classics.
Picture it: Christmas, 2018, Baltimore, MD. Sophia has run off with Santa, and Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are on an epic search to find her! Through a series of holiday memories, this golden trio finds themselves singing and dancing their way through your favorite girls' most festive moments.
The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo come to the concert hall as acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen and high-flying aerialists join the BSO for this spectacular holiday-themed show.
"A prodigiously accomplished and creative musician...a prominent fixture in the Baltimore Jazz Community." - Baltimore Jazz Alliance
“Derrick is an amazing young tenor sax player with a fresh sound, making waves on the jazz scene as we speak." - Mel Ellison
Derrick Michaels - Tenor Saxophone
Joshua Espinoza - Piano
Alex Weber - Bass
Chris Barrick - Drums
Co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan in 1998, The Afro-Semitic Experience is a band that combines an eclectic array of styles, sophisticated musicianship, good songwriting, deep grooves, and years of friendship with a simple message: Unity in the Community. Their music has been heard around the United States—the group has performed at festivals, in churches, synagogues, colleges, and wherever people come together to share their love and respect for community.
Join the dynamic cabaret duo of Jennifer Blades and John Bowen for a musical letter to the North Pole's most famous resident. This holiday romp will offer perspectives on the fat man in the red suit ranging from the traditional to the surprising to the downright shocking. So whether you're naughty or nice, check your schedule and check it twice, because if you don't see this show, not only do you not know Santa, you don't know Jack. . . Frost!
The awe-inspiring talents of Troupe Vertigo come to the concert hall as acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen and high-flying aerialists join the BSO for this spectacular holiday-themed show.
Friday, Dec. 14 - 8 & 9:30 pm
Tia Fuller, alto & soprano sax
Jeff Reed, bass
Warren Wolf, drums & saxophone
Saturday, Dec. 15 - 8 & 9:30 pm
Miguel Zenon, alto sax
Alex Brown, piano
Jeff Reed, bass
Warren Wolf, drums & vibraphone
Sunday, Dec. 16 - 5 & 7 pm
Sasha Berliner, vibraphone
Alex Brown, piano
Jeff Reed, bass
Warren Wolf, drums & vibraphone
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Iron Crow Theatre
December 14 – 16
This year, Baltimore’s award-winning and favorite tradition, The Rocky Horror Show, goes holiday! Join us for a winter holiday mashup and experience this quintessential queer theatrical experience like never before! You’ll be helping to raise funds for Baltimore’s Moveable Feast just in time for the winter holidays.
Baltimore Choral Arts presents Christmas for Kids.
Baltimore Choral Arts brings holiday cheer to the entire family, as the ever-popular Pepito the Clown tells a brand new holiday story. Even Santa joins this festive adventure!
Join The Columbia Orchestra for two performances of their Family Holiday Concert! Enjoy the marvelous sounds of the holiday season: Christmas carols, music from The Grinch, highlights from The Nutcracker with our friends from Dance Connections, and other family-friendly favorites. Two performances—10:30am & 1:00pm!
Director Locke will conduct The Harford
Choral Society in Bach’s Magnificat and
Carol of the Bells. The concert will also
feature a variety of beautiful international
seasonal music. The chorus will be joined
by professional soloists and orchestra.
For ticket purchases and pricing, please visit
our website at: www.harfordchoralsociety.org
International vocalist, Renée Georges sings a variety of songs of the season: arrangements of jazz, popular tunes and holiday favorites to help you get cozy in the wonderful setting of the Cabaret Room. Melt away those winter blues and let your heart be warmed this December with song. Renee will be joined by a fantastic trio of musicians. As, one of the last Raelettes to sing and tour with the legendary Ray Charles, Vocalist, Renée Collins Georges is quietly emerging as a lead vocalist.
SHOW HO HO HO BIZ !!! NYC’s beloved comedian and larger-than-life personality Murray Hill (aka Mr. Showbiz) gives the much-needed gift of holiday cheer to Baltimore with his legendary Yuletide holiday show, A Murray Little Christmas. If there is anyone to get us in the holiday spirit, it's Murray and his fun-loving pals.
The baroque master’s beloved oratorio performed in our 84th year! The Handel Choir of Baltimore has performed Handel’s Messiah every year since 1935, and in 2004 began presenting historically informed performances of Messiah with period instrument orchestra.
Handel Choir and Handel Period Instrument Orchestra
Sherezade Panthaki soprano
Mikah Meyer countertenor
Allan Palacios Chan tenor
Phillip Collister bass
Brian Bartoldus conductor
Monthly "open mike" Folk Music Night is held Saturdays from 7:00-10:00 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Further info: 410-529-7176. The featured performer this month is Matt Roach. His website is http://www.mattroachmusic.com/ .
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him “one of the brightest…stars of the guitar”.
We’re delighted to present a return engagement of Scott Stansfield’s exciting and brassy Melting Pot Big Band. Comprised of five trumpets, five saxophones, five trombones, and five rhythm professionals drawn from across Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC, and Virginia, the Melting Pot Big Band has been rolling like a steaming juggernaut through the local music scene, and will provide you with a thrilling Yule experience you’re not likely to forget.