The complex interlocking rhythms of Balinese music on percussive instruments, the myriad expressions and the delicate motions of Balinese dance unite in the UMD Gamelan Saraswati.
Maestra Alsop presents a program of spiritual reflection and sacred inspiration from the Eastern Orthodox Church. Influenced by Bach’s cantata Es ist genug and by Latin mass text, Credo is Arvo Pärt’s merging of the worlds of love and hate to offer healing. Stravinsky’s austerely beautiful and moving Symphony of Psalmsemploys a large chorus and orchestra (without violins and violas) to recreate the dark, mysterious ritual atmosphere of the church. Finally, Rachmaninoff’s lush Symphony No.
Students in the Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA) Exhibition Development Seminar (EDS) present “American Made: Mass Production/Mass Incarceration,” an exhibition and reading room that showcases photography, zines, video and other visual art forms produced by current and former prisoners that examines concepts of mass production and forced labor in prisons.
The exhibition opens with a reception and artist talk on Saturday, April 29, at 6 p.m., and runs through Saturday, May 27, at Maryland Art Place, 218 W Saratoga Street.
Kennedy Krieger Institute will once again bring the community together for its annual fundraiser now called ROAR for Kids, presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Families, friends and supporters will come together to run, walk and gather with a united “ROAR” to raise awareness and funds for research and 16 different programs to help kids at the Institute.
Each year, Strong City Baltimore puts on the Neighborhood Institute– a daylong event of workshops that provides over 300 community residents, neighborhood leaders, and community development professionals with the training and tools they need to tackle challenges big and small. The theme for our 10th Annual Institute is Strong Roots, Radical Growth: Honoring the Past, Building for the Future.
Celebrate and promote youth fitness and healthy living with The Y in Central Maryland at its annual Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by McCormick Flavor for Life, on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enjoy family fitness activities, healthy treats, crafts, face painting, a moon bounce and more! This family-friendly event is free and open to all community members. Specific activities vary by location, so please contact your local Y Center for additional information.
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community on Maryland Day! This annual campus-wide open house features artistic and creative performances, experiences and activities at The Clarice, across the University of Maryland campus and at the upcoming MilkBoy+ArtHouse venue on Route 1. Bring your family and your friends for a day of fun and frolic!
From the first day of classes in 1966 with a small group of forty-five professors and just three buildings, the University of Maryland Baltimore County has become a vibrant and populated campus. Come along with Tom Beck, Chief Curator, and Lindsey Loeper, UMBC archivist, to explore the now-historic UMBC campus and its innovative art and architecture.
Join our artist in residence to learn how to use small pieces of sponge to create spring flowers.
2017 CityLit Festival
CityLit Project announces its 14th Annual CityLit Festival, to take place on Saturday, April 29 from 10 am to 4 pm at the University of Baltimore's William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center at 11 West Mt. Royal Avenue.
RobotFest is an annual event for anyone interested in the creative use of technology. We welcome all roboticists, hackers, artist, hobbyists and makers of any age who have the unquenchable urge to develop and create new, previously unseen forms from lifeless electronics, fabrics and mechanical parts. Join the fun and excitement with hands-on exhibits and workshops!
No matter what business you are in, these days you need a platform. For artists and writers, your platform helps your target audience discover your work and builds loyal customers. In this workshop, small business owner and award-winning writer, Barbara Morrison, will explain how your platform helps you promote your work, and she will provide ten easy steps for building or improving your platform. Among other things, we will discuss various forms of social media and how to use them effectively. We will also discuss some time management tricks and tools.
Following its momentous win at the 2014 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the Dover Quartet has been hailed for its razor-sharp ensemble and glowing sound.
"Excellent and fast-rising" —The New York Times
Program Details:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975)
String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68
Dig out your glittery platforms, hot pants, and bell bottoms for our biggest party of the year! Marquee Ball: Disco Nights celebrates the 1979 film Roller Boogie! The Patterson transforms into Highlandtown’s hottest, most outlandish, flamboyant Disco ever!
The VIP Preview Dinner
Honoring Randi Vega, Cultural Affairs Director at Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts!
A formal seated VIP dinner with our honoree, open bar with specialty cocktails all evening, live auction, and access to the Disco Nights Party w/ Rolled Gold!
Celebrate International Jazz Day 2017 with Renée Georges! Due to the success of her 2016 IJD, Global Rhythms show, the charismatic vocalist returns to Germano's to sing a tapestry of timeless rhythms from around the world -arrangements of melodies ranging from the blues to Bossa and from swing to salsa, as well as a few of her own. With each rendering, a musical soundscape of the song and its composer(s) is created for the audience. Accompanied by a section of outstanding players she calls the Georjazz Quartet (GQ).
Bring a friend! Bring your pup! Join us for the most unique gala event of the year!
Support the animals at the Baltimore Humane Society by joining us for this can’t-miss black tie gala event. The evening will feature an elegant seated dinner, open bar, live music, dancing, raffles, silent auction, and live auction run by A.J. Billig Auctioneers! Tickets are $149 per person (well-behaved animals attend for free!) Buy before April 15th and get the Early Bird ticket special at $125! All funds raised from Black Tie and Tails support the care of animals at our no-kill shelter.
Have a fun night out to benefit The Baltimore County Arts Guild. We bring visual and performing arts experiences to Baltimore County!
Live music, beer, wine, and delicious food, silent auction, henna artist, exhibt by watercolorist Jim Kuhlman....with Special Guest Denise Koch.....
Take an adventure across the globe at a cocktail-style celebration with international cuisine, music throughout the ages, and chances to win out-of-this-world raffle showcases and live auction prizes! Mingle with some of Baltimore's finest, including recent SBLC graduates and their supportive family members, and show your support for the power of adult literacy to open new worlds of possibility.
Live music by The Studebakers, local art, local artists and see artist studios. Amazing silent auction options, with an open bar and great food. Fun for artists, art lovers, and anyone looking for an interesting night out.
This benefit funds visual and performing arts experiences to Baltimore County.
“…dares to be different, reaches the sublime…impassioned, dramatic and thoroughly engaging.” The Chicago Tribune
Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to hear a stellar program by the Gold-Medalist of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and winner of the prestigious Naumburg Award.