Octtava Piano Duo An American Treasure: Who is Mrs. H.H.A. Beach? Based on music written by, about and for women, this piano performance features the music of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach. Preconcert talk with Gail Smith, 3 p.m. Concert, 4-6 p.m. General admission, $17, seniors, $11; students, $7. Tickets purchased by midnight one week before the concert receive a $2 discount. Howard Community College, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. howardcc. edu; 443-518-1500.