On the First Friday of every month at 4 pm. Limited release cans will be available at the Manor Hill Brewing Tap Room. Beers will vary from month to month and will be sold exclusively at the taproom throughout the weekend during regular Tap Room Hours (while supplies last). Reservations are not required for to […]

CA is proud to bring back the Lakefront Summer Festival! Everyone is welcome to come out to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront for FREE movies and concerts all summer long. Please be respectful of your neighbors and maintain distance when possible. Masks are welcome, but not required. All films begin at dusk (around 8:30pm in early […]

Are you a paranormal thrill-seeker? Do you binge Ghost Hunters until 3 am? Discover the Mill’s haunted history where restless spirits continue to roam these halls to this very day. Learn about the working conditions during 19th century Savage Mill and how they tie to the ghostly encounters today and the cheeky little girl who […]

Welcome to the Wine Bin Summer Movies 2021 Edition   Movies make us happy and we are pleased to be able to bring back these beloved outdoor summer events to Old Ellicott City.  We do it after careful thought, mindful that although great progress is being made, we are not out of the COVID woods quite […]

An exhibit featuring artwork created by juried artists during Paint It! Ellicott City, an annual plein air paint-out in Ellicott City’s historic district. The juror for this year’s exhibit is award-winning landscape artist Lynn Mehta, who will offer remarks and present juror awards at the virtual reception on June 18. Photo: This Way Up by […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County. Howard County residents 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those 12 to 17 years old. The hospital asks participants who are age 18 and older to bring a photo IDs with them. […]

Sunflower festival located in Maple Lawn Maryland ,at Maple Lawn Farms. We will live entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Delicious food truck that are to die for. As well as kids games and activities such as corn pit, and rubber duckey races. The main attraction is a 10 acre sunflower field  to walk through and […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County. Howard County residents 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those 12 to 17 years old. The hospital asks participants who are age 18 and older to bring a photo IDs with them. […]

An exhibit featuring large-scale mixed-media sculptures and installations by Marcia Wolfson Ray and Micaela de Vivero. Ray collects wood from local environments to explore concepts of regeneration and the ways that humans are connected, while de Vivero uses soft, malleable, and porous materials to create installations that investigate the relationship between viewers and space. Regeneration […]

This exhibit features artworks by Julia Justo, Dulce Pinzón, and Christine Sloan Stoddard. These artists use interdisciplinary methods to explore social and political concepts through photography, mixed-media, film, and installation. Resiliencia will be on display from August 21 - October 21, with a free public reception on September 17 from 6-8pm. Exhibit will also be […]

Howard Community College’s Summer Saturdays on August 21 and 28 offer special hours where you can find the support you need to enroll for fall classes. The test center opens at 9 a.m., followed by the opening of the admissions and advising, records and registration, cashiers, and financial aid offices at 10 a.m. More information […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County. Howard County residents 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those 12 to 17 years old. The hospital asks participants who are age 18 and older to bring a photo IDs with them. […]

Howard Community College’s Summer Saturdays on August 21 and 28 offer special hours where you can find the support you need to enroll for fall classes. The test center opens at 9 a.m., followed by the opening of the admissions and advising, records and registration, cashiers, and financial aid offices at 10 a.m. More information […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. at 6798 Oak Hall Lane in Columbia. Spanish interpreters will be available. Thursday, Sept. 2, from […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. at 6798 Oak Hall Lane in Columbia. Spanish interpreters will be available. Thursday, Sept. 9, from […]

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, include food and beverages and feature fireworks and a private concert by The Columbia Orchestra. It will […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. at 6798 Oak Hall Lane in Columbia. Spanish interpreters will be available. Thursday, Sept. 16, from […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. at 6798 Oak Hall Lane in Columbia. Spanish interpreters will be available. Thursday, Sept. 23, from […]

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 her inspirational lessons and how to create a flight plan to navigate unchartered territory with courage, face fear with confidence and make adjustments to stay productive and […]

Howard County General Hospital’s Cancer Self-management is a six-week virtual workshop for individuals living with cancer and those who have been affected by cancer as well as caregivers. Participants will receive educational information and practical tools to help self-manage symptoms, challenges and day-to-day tasks in a small, interactive peer-to-peer class. • Mondays, Sept. 27 to […]

Howard County General Hospital is offering a New Moms’ Online Support Group for new mothers of babies up to 5 months old. Using Zoom, new moms will meet weekly to share experiences and offer support. Meetings will include guest speakers, referrals and the discussion of parenting topics. The virtual support group is free and runs […]

Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to residents of Howard County, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal M.I. at 6798 Oak Hall Lane in Columbia. Spanish interpreters will be available. Thursday, Sept. 30, from […]

After a year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hops & Harvest Festival will be returning to Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park in Columbia, MD! This year promises to be bigger than ever! Come celebrate the best of Maryland’s local food, beverage and music scene with tons of craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, food trucks, […]

For 31 years, Bridges to Housing Stability ("Bridges") has been preventing and ending homelessness in Howard County through affordable housing solutions and advocacy. Our 11th Annual Chili & Challenge Event is set for Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Columbia, MD. Enjoy a delicious chili meal at this year’s drive-up, take-out event by purchasing tickets for […]

Howard County General Hospital’s Diabetes Support Group is an ongoing virtual support group that meets once a month for individuals with prediabetes and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as caregivers. Participants will receive educational resources and social and emotional support to help with diabetes management. • First Thursday of the month from […]

Sponsored by Howard County General Hospital and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the free Latino Health Fair will offer health information for Spanish speakers in Howard County and adjacent areas. Event includes free: COVID-19 and flu vaccines; cholesterol, glucose, BMI and blood pressure screenings; educational material on diabetes, nutrition and physical activity; educational material […]

An exhibit featuring photographs and installations by artists Melissa Penley Cormier and Mary McCoy. Exhibit dates: October 16 - November 27, 2021. Exhibit will also be available to view online. A free public reception will be held on October 22 from 6-8pm. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Closed November 25 & 26. […]

A biennial juried exhibit featuring work by Howard County artists. Artist Freda Lee-McCann is the guest juror for Art Howard County 2021. The exhibit includes works in a range of media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and more. Exhibit dates: October 16 - November 27, 2021. Exhibit will also be available to view online. A free […]

Now you can bring a friend and save $100 on a Premium Ticket and $200 on a VIP Ticket! Bring a Friend Option will appear on the checkout page. Join me for THE Wine Tasting, Life Coaching, Fashion Upgrading, and Connecting with Like-Minded Women Event that You Don’t Want to Miss! Who Is “YOU Uncorked” For? Are you ready […]

The "Collaboration" Art Show opening reception is Sunday, October 17, from 1-4:00 pm. The artwork of local artists Nancy Lee Davis, Linda Schisler, and Nancy McIntosh comes together to create COLLABORATION, a multi-layered show of pottery, paint, and photography. Nancy Lee and Linda Schisler took collaboration a step further, by working together on several paintings. […]

Howard County General Hospital’s Living Well with Diabetes is a virtual, interactive workshop that teaches diabetes self-management skills to include goal setting and stress management strategies; glucose monitoring; skin and foot care; techniques to cope with feelings of frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; skills to communicate more effectively with family, friends and health professionals; and […]

Please join us as we collect gift cards through our Share The Love Holiday campaign to donate to families who have a child battling cancer as an inpatient this holiday season. Last year we donated gift cards to 87 families. This year we would like meet that or exceed that number! Together, I know that […]

Howard County General Hospital’s Living Well with Chronic Disease is a six-week virtual workshop for individuals living with or at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting health concerns. Participants will learn techniques to cope with feelings of frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, develop skills […]

Recently our personal worlds have become more compact, while our focus has been drawn “out there,” out beyond our control. This holiday season HorseSpirit Arts Gallery is reigning in our focus by challenging ourselves to focus on the art of giving, to effect change where our hearts live - with family, friends, and our local […]

COLUMBIA, Md.—Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to residents of Howard County ages 5 and older, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at the following locations: • North American Division Seventh-day Adventist Church Headquarters 9705 Patuxent […]

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold its next general membership meeting “Staring Down the Storm: How to Build Resiliency and Stand Strong During Difficult Times.” Carolyn Cumpsty-Fowler, senior director for nursing well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, will share how to cultivate resiliency, what it means, […]

COLUMBIA, Md.—Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to residents of Howard County ages 5 and older, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Spanish interpreters will be available. Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services 311 Laurel Ave. in Laurel Saturday, Dec. 4, from […]

COLUMBIA, Md.—Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to residents of Howard County ages 5 and older, expanding vaccine access to those who are underserved, vulnerable and hard to reach. Vaccine clinics will take place at the following locations: • North American Division Seventh-day Adventist Church Headquarters 9705 Patuxent […]

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 […]