HoCo Open is an annual, non-juried exhibit showcasing local artists. Presented in a salon-style format, this crowd-pleasing show is open to artists of all skill levels who live, work, or study in Howard County. Artists aged 18 years and older who live, work, or study in Howard County were invited to submit one piece of […]
Abstraction•Contraption showcases local artists Stanley Wenocur and Andrew Flanders. Wenocur’s abstract, mixed media works capture the fleeting feelings, emotional struggles, and visual and mental images that people experience. Andrew Flanders, a mixed media sculptor and fabricator, investigates the relationships between craftsmen, the body, and the contraption in his works through utilitarian and abstract dialogues. Exhibit dates: […]
Jan. 1 to 31, 2022 Howard Hospital Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to Howard County General Hospital, will hold Fit for the Frontlines, a virtual activity challenge benefiting the hospital. Participants choose to complete 800, 1,000 or 1,700 total minutes of physical activity in January and submit their activity minutes online throughout the month. The […]
We warmly invite you to enjoy our January art focus “Living with Abstract Art.” The definition of “abstract art” has been long debated and interpreted in numerous ways by art experts. It is not HorseSpirit Arts Gallery’s intention to define abstract art for the world, but to introduce you to art that we consider abstract. […]
Featuring a wide variety of vendors, the 2022 Winter Bead & Jewelry Show becomes the place for beading artists to gather. Engage in one of our classes and spend the day with other creative artists.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry, opening February 4th at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. The essential story of a Black family's determined struggle to achieve their dreams. Directed by Reggie Phoenix, Associate Professor of Theatre at Morgan State University, and featuring CSC company members Gerrad Alex Taylor, as Walter Lee Younger Tamieka Chavis, as […]
The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus and the Columbia Pro Cantare Chamber Singers will perform songs of "Light and Shadows," Sunday, March 6, 2022, 4 pm, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, Ellicott City. Tickets to the concert are $20, $18 for students and senior citizens in advance; $2 more at the door. Children […]
Give yourself the gift of learning to move from stress to ease, from depletion to renewal, and live a healthier life. Accumulated stress is often the underlying cause of common challenges, such as anxiety, anger, depression, lack of sleep, illness and more. Cultivating a greater sense of well-being and resilience is an essential life skill in […]
Jeff VanderMeer, considered “one of the world’s foremost weird fiction writers,” will deliver the keynote address, Landscape, Change and the Long Road Ahead, at Loyola University Maryland’s Humanities Symposium 2022. Open to the general public as well as the region’s academic communities, the lecture takes place at Loyola and also will be livestreamed for those […]
Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will continue the organization’s Thought Leadership Speaker Series with “Empowering Leaders: Life is Like a Marathon.” The event will feature one of the fastest women in the world Tatyana McFadden, a Paralympic and marathon champion and advocate for people with disabilities, […]
Leadership Howard County will hold its annual Big Event featuring guest speaker Amelia Rose Earhart, who will present her keynote speech “Navigating Thru Turbulent Times.” Earhart will share how to create a flight plan to navigate uncharted territory with courage, face fear with confidence and make adjustments to stay productive and successful. In 2014, Earhart […]
The Columbia Pro Cantare chorus and Festival Orchestra will celebrate the diversity of cultural influences on choral music in the United States in "American Voices," a concert scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 8pm in the Jim Rouse Theatre, Columbia. Tickets are $23, $20 for students and senior citizens, in advance; $2 more at […]
Mahler's towering and melodic First Symphony is a love letter to nature, life, and love itself -- the perfect way to round out this season's return to the stage! Our concert starts with Gabriela Ortiz's "Antrópolis" inspired by the spirit of Mexican dance halls, before the young virtuosos of our Young Artist Competition dazzle you […]
Savor Baltimore’s best dishes and cocktails while fighting kidney disease! Enjoy this business casual evening with tastings from a variety of restaurants and caterers, paired with enticing beverages including: Bertucco's Bakery, Black Tie Caterers, Boordy Vineyards, Celestial Catering, Farmacy Brewing, Little Havana, Log Cabin Chocolates, Mamma Mish’s Homemade Dishes, Natasha’s Just Brittle, Sagamore, Sandy Bottom […]
Thursday, May 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor 6680 Martin Road Columbia The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, will hold the annual Spring Party on the foundation’s grounds at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor. The […]
Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold “A Night of Illuminating Leadership: Honoring the 20-year Legacy of Stacie Hunt.” “A Night of Illuminating Leadership” will celebrate 20 years of President and CEO Stacie Hunt’s leadership as she retires at the end of June. The evening will […]
The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society (BCJS) will present its inaugural vocal ensemble performance as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. Grammy Award winners, New York Voices (NYV) will take the stage, making their Baltimore debut. Renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing, NYV was formed in 1987 and comprises the […]
Wednesday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Howard County General Hospital will hold Heroes in Health Care, an evening celebrating the heroism of the hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraiser will benefit the hospital. Heroes in Health Care will begin with a reception, including food and beverages, and feature […]
