Ortal Ben Dayan is a Sephardic feminist activist. After growing up in Kiryat Shmona on the boarder of Lebanon, Ben Dayan is now promoting discussion about gender issues and raising awareness about offensive terms, discrimination, and social privileges. Jewish Federation of Howard County presents Women Shaping Modern Israel. Join our shlicha Hadar Shahar for a […]
Big Event LEADERSHIP HOWARD COUNTY 11:30 am Steering Your Ship through Rough Waters: Lessons on Leadership with Captain Richard Phillips Captain Richard Phillips was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, in 2009. Amid the standoff, to protect his crew, he offered himself as a hostage. Join us for his compelling […]
For five days in April 2009, Captain Richard Phillips became the center of a dramatic international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years. Amid the standoff, to protect his crew, he offered himself as a […]
Lecture, food, and dancing. A decade-by-decade exploration of the “Origins and Development of Salsa,” intermission aperitivos (appetizers), followed by a one-hour Salsa dance instruction.
Mahsu Duo-Hidden Treasures: The Feminine Slant An evening of violin and piano music by a variety of female composers; Rasa Mahmoudian on violin and Kristina Suter on piano. 7:30 p.m. General admission, $17; seniors and military, $11; students, $7. Tickets purchased by midnight one week before the concert receive a $2 discount. Howard Community College, […]
GreenFest Celebrate Earth Day with workshops and information about recycling and reusing opportunities, sustainable products and green businesses. For the whole family. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Hcgreenfest.org.
Indoor Celebration with Cha-Cha, Salsa, and a Taste of Latin America! Bring the whole family for a FREE afternoon of Latin-inspired music, food, artists, cool vendors, mini-dance lectures, cha cha lessons, a Taste of Latin America by Whole Foods, and more!
Live Bands Featuring Special Intermission food by Whole Foods. Called the “Best Latin Alternative Band” in 2013 (LA Weekly), Las Cafeteras creates a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. 6:00-7:30pm. Grammy Award winning La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world […]
For 50 years, St. John's Parish Day School has been spreading the fire of excellence in education for students age 3 to Grade 5. Join us at our 50th Anniversary Flicker & Flair Gala for a spectacular evening of dinner, live music, dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit St. John's Parish Day […]
From visions of saints in her garden to her victories in battle, and finally to her burning at the stake in Rouen, Joan of Arc has been the subject of poetry, plays, operas, and art song. Mezzo-soprano and faculty member Christine Thomas-O’Meally will explore the Maid’s journey in music by Rossini, Vercoe and Cohen.