Art Reception: Premier Baltimore Painter Tim Kelly

Columbia Art Center 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia

Still Life Gallery presents "Tim Kelly- Made In Baltimore" The Columbia Art Center 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045 Phone: (410) 730-0075, (310) 403-7956 Wine and Cheese Reception with the Artist Sunday, November 20th 2016, 1:00 -4:30pm StillLifeGallery.net Show runs Wednesday Nov 9th- Sunday Dec 11th, 2016 Art Center Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00am-8:30pm, Fri 10:00am-4:30pm, Sat […]

Symphony of Lights

A dazzling display of animated and stationary light creations. New this year: laser light show, 3-D holiday video, outdoor skating rink. Benefits Howard County General Hospital. Drive through Wednesdays-Sundays, 5:30-10 p.m. Closed to vehicles December 31. Group walk through, Mondays and Tuesdays November 25-December 27, 5-8:30 p.m. Walk through not available on special event nights. […]

Small Business Saturday at Savage Mill

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Shop Small at Savage Mill on November 26th!! There will be live entertainment, sales, and a visit from Santa!! Santa will be visting from 5 - 7 PM, so don't forget to bring your camera!

Midnight Madness

Annual celebration on Main Street. The whole family can stroll the historic district; shop late; visit Santa; listen to carolers; and enjoy hot treats. 6 p.m. to midnight., Main Street, Ellicott City. Strolling, free. visitellicottcity.com.

Dog Cluster

This AKC show features 1,500- 2,500 dogs of approximately 140 breeds each day. No strollers or dogs not entered in the show allowed. Chesapeake Kennel Club on December 2 and 3; Upper Marlboro Kennel Club on December 4. Free admission; parking, $5. Open each day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds […]

St. John's Jewelers Annual Holiday Party

St. John's Jewelers 9141 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD

The St. John's Jewelers Annual Holiday Party is Friday, Dec 2 from 6pm - 9pm at 9141 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. You are invited to join them to celebrate the holiday season with fine wine, good food, good company and beautiful jewelry!

Natural Holiday Sale

Browse through the handcrafted pottery, soaps, jewelry and accessories, greenery and photography, all with a connection to nature. Refreshments and music, too. Children can create critters using cones, pods and seeds. Proceeds benefit environmental educational programs. Admission free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Howard County Conservancy, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. hcconservancy. org, 410-465-8877.

Deer Santa

Hike through the woods along “Reindeer Trail” and try your skills against four-legged friends in this family-friendly adventure. Warm up inside with a snack, make a seasonal craft and get a photo with Santa. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 10 a.m. to noon. Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia. Child, $5; […]

Historic Savage Mill's Annual Bollman Bridge Lighting

Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry Street, Savage, MD, United States

Join us for live entertainment and enjoy the lighting of the Bollman Bridge from 6 – 7 PM on Saturday, December 3rd. Be sure to bring your cameras, Santa arrives at 5:30!!

Handel’s “Messiah”

Performed by the Columbia Pro Cantare chorus. Tickets in advance: adults, $23, seniors and students, $20. At the door, adults, $25, seniors and students, $22. Children younger than 15, $10. Free preconcert lecture, 6:30 p.m. Concert, 7:30 p.m. The Jim Rouse Theatre, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia. procantare.org, 410-730-8549.

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