Kicking off Howard Community College's Diversity Week is a keynote presentation by April Ryan, an award-winning journalist and author who has served as a White House correspondent since 1997 and has covered four presidential administrations. A native of Baltimore, Ryan is the author of “The Presidency in Black and White” and “Under Fire: Reporting from […]

Featuring Keynote Speakers Rayna DuBose & Sheela Murthy Panelists to include Howard County Police Chief Lisa Myers, Howard County Fire Chief Christine Uhlhorn, MaryBeth Hyland and Funlayo Alabi 7 MARCH 2019 Maryland Live! Hotel 7002 Arundel Mills Cirlce #7777 Hanover, MD 21076

WGC is proud to fund this amazing program again this year: JHU Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) hosts Girl Power, a STEM expo for middle and high school girls, with support from the Maryland Space Business Roundtable and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. The event features hands-on activities, cool demonstrations, and take-home material for the girls to encourage […]

COME drink wine with us & celebrate moms - It's also the week of International Women's Day @ the Olney Winery. Join us on March 10th, 2019 from 6-9pm   Wine tasting, tasty food, silent auction, 50/50 and more!  Only 80 tickets will be sold. Get your tickets now! Tickets are $35.00 ($45.00 at the door) […]

The 20th annual Silas Craft Collegians Dinner is coming up on Monday, March 11, 2019. Hunan Manor Restaurant in Columbia will once again close their doors from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to help the Howard Community College Educational Foundation raise funds for the Silas Craft Collegians Endowment and program. Named after Howard County educator […]

Join us for a special family-friendly evening with the The Creative Can Art Studio in Food Plenty's Porch Room. Parents can treat themselves to dinner in our adjacent dining rooms or stay in the room with their child (parents must remain in restaurant). All children will be provided a dinner buffet, followed by a unique, […]

Efforts in the Middle East to reinterpret the history of religious events are often challenged by religious dogma, fierce ideologues, and authoritative regimes. This talk explores historical Middle Eastern novels and how their insight into the past can enlighten life today. This lecture starts at 6 p.m. in the Monteabaro Recital Hall, located within the […]

The Howard Community College (HCC) Theatre Program will present Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy’s “Heathers the Musical,” featuring HCC students and guest artists, March 14 – 17, 2019. Performances will be held March 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the college’s Smith Theatre, located within the Horowitz […]

Save some GREEN on Saturday, March 16! Book 4 (or more) spots for any one of our adventures and save a whopping 25%! No luck required. -- All participants must be doing the same activity to get the discount. --

“There’s a young lady came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing.” – Buddy Guy If you haven’t been fortunate enough to meet Vanessa Collier and witness one of her head-turning, fiery, and passionate performances, you should definitely make sure you do. As […]

Our authentic 4 course Afternoon Tea accented with the lively talent from the Teelin Irish Dance Company. Join us for this lavish treat on St. Patrick's Day.

Howard County's Purim-themed carnival features carnival games, prizes, crafts, a photo booth, face painting, an Israel Escape Room, food, and more! Open to the general community. FREE Entry! Tickets and wristbands available for activities. Food is cash only.

The Changing Face of Retail Speaker: Barbara Nicklas, Senior General Manager, The Mall in Columbia Retail Presentation and discussion on the Retail and Shopping Center Industries – how they are changing and what some of the current trends are. Barbara will also talk about The Mall in Columbia specifically – the new ownership and what […]

EVENT NAME: Henry IV, Part Two EVENT CONTACT NAME: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ADDRESS: 7 South Calvert Street, Baltimore MD 21202 EVENT CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] EVENT CONTACT PHONE: 410-244-8570 WEBSITE: https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/ TICKET CALENDAR: https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/season/henry-iv-part-two/ DIRECTIONS TO THEATER: https://www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com/your-visit/csc-baltimore/ PRICES: Adults: $35-$55 Ages 65 and over: $31-$46 Ages 25 and under: $17-$28 EVENT DESCRIPTION: March 22 – […]

On March 27th at 6:30PM, Victoria Gastro Pub is hosting Howard County's newest brewery, Sapwood Cellars for an exclusive Beer Dinner. Dine in style.... with a 4 course menu specifically created to pair with Sapwood Cellars beers. This event will feature Sapwood's Atomic Apricot, House Saison #2, Cheater Hops #6, Cloud Palace, and Boom, Roasted! […]

The Pink Event® is the ultimate women’s day out. The annual, one-day, women-focused expo is committed to the advancement of women-focused businesses and charities. The Pink Event drew more than 500 attendees and more than 60 vendors in 2017. A portion of the proceed will be donated to 2018 charity partner, For 3 Sisters, a […]

Fantastic resources for your stay-cations and day-trips to outdoor places within easy driving distance of Howard County!  Linda Decker and Sherry Conklin, lifelong nature-lovers and Master Gardeners, will share their favorites – formal display gardens, arboretums, wild native places to walk and hike, and historic landscapes.  You’ll take home great ideas for over 50 beautiful […]

Daffodil Day on Saturday, April 6, 2019, welcomes in spring with thousands of daffodils throughout the cemetery.  A daffodil demonstration garden feature all 12 classifications of daffodils.  Other spring bulbs blooming include Virginia bluebells, Celandine Poppies, Bleeding Hearts, and numerous blooming trees.

The Maryland Wineries Association’s Decanter returns to Laurel Park for a five-course wine brunch. This event includes a Maryland wine tasting and a day at the races! Laurel Park’s Culinary Team is preparing an intimate five-course tasting brunch, expertly paired with a collection of curated Maryland wine. The menu of small plates will be available when […]

Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea in the stately Belmont Manor, built in 1738. Your taste buds will be tempted with a bottomless pot of tea, a Manor scone served with clotted cream and jam, tea savories and a delectable assortment of desserts. After “Taking tea,” we invite you on a self-guided tour of the […]

$5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door ~CASH ONLY~ Congratulations to the Wedding parties or anyone celebrating a milestone event! You are embarking on one of the most important days in your life! Our annual Wedding & Event showcase is a great opportunity to tour Historic Oakland and meet some of Maryland's finest event […]

Join us as local congregations come together in friendly competition to raise awareness for homelessness and housing instability and raise funds to support Bridges’ housing programs. Congregations will enter their best chili in hopes of winning the Golden Ladle! Local celebrity judges will select the best tasting chili. Attendees vote for their favorite chili with […]

Victoria Gastro Pub’s Beer Club is a journey through the world of wonderful beers with rewards given for trying different beers. Beginning at 5PM Every Monday, Beer Club members get 50% OFF all beer. The only exception is bottled beer over $15, then the discount is 25%. As an added bonus, there are also free […]

Despite being exposed to her parent’s drug use at the age of three, becoming homeless by age 15 and losing her parents by age 26, Liz Murray still persevered and went on to attend and graduate from Harvard. Today, she uses her story to lead and inspire others. Join Leadership Howard County on April 9 […]

Join Conservancy naturalists Woody Merkle and John Cookson on a 2-hour round trip hike across meadows, tree lines and paths through the woods. Spring presents itself with ephemeral wildflowers, ferns and mosses, migrating birds, and trees and bushes that are leafing out and bursting their buds. Awaken your spirits as we search for Spring’s beauties […]