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Saturday, February 2, 2008
Mapping the Cosmos: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope
Images of the universe, at the Walters Art Museum. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-547-9000. Through July 27.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - Saturday, May 17, 2008
August Sanders, People of the 20th Century
Portraits of German Citizens 1910-1940, reception at Villa Julie. 6-8 p.m. 443-334-2163. Exhibit through May 17.
Friday, February 29, 2008 - Monday, June 2, 2008
L(A)ttitudes,
Artists’ interpretations of mapping Israel and Palestine, at the Washington DCJCC. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 202-777-3208. Through June 2.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Chess Club
5-15 years at the Jewish Federation of Howard County in Columbia. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fee $24. Register. 410-730-4976. Through June 4.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
Recent Landscapes: Kathryn O’Grady and Still Lifes in Motion
Steven Scott Gallery in Owings Mills. Noon-6 p.m. 410-902-9300. Through May 31.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
The Magic of Chemistry
Saturday Morning Science Series, “magical” demonstrations at Towson University. 10 a.m. and noon. 410-704-2787.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
The Wizard of Oz. Performances,
You’re off to see the wizard! Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore presents Dorothy and her pals Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, along with Munchkins, flying monkeys, two witches and, of course, The Wizard of Oz. Performances, March 15 to June 8, run Thursdays through Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m. and Sunday and Thursday matinees at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $46-$51; children’s rates are available. Toby’s is located in the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center, 5625 O’Donnell St. For reservations and information call 410-649-1660 or visit http://www.tobysdinnertheatre.com.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
Looking Through the Lens
Photography 1900-1960, iconic images by American and European artists, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 443-573-1700. Through June 8.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 - Sunday, May 11, 2008
Re-Mapping
Exhibit and interactive audio walking tour of Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood at the Contemporary Museum. Noon-5 p.m. Donation $3-$5. 410-783-5720. Through May 11.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
Maps: Finding Our Place in the World
Part of Baltimore’s Festival of Maps, at the Walters Art Museum. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $6-$12. 410-547-9000. Through June 8.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Fine Art of Freedoom
Exhibit at the Park Heights JCC. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 410-542-4900. Through June 15. Also, March 24 at 5:30 p.m., Meet the Artists.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
Looking Through the Lens: Photography 1900-1960
Fri Mar 21
Look at this!! Now through June 8, the Baltimore Museum of Art presents an exhibition of rarely shown vintage prints by some of the world’s best-known 20th century photographers. Looking Through the Lens: Photography 1900-1960 features iconic works by Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange and more, illuminating important achievements in the medium. The BMA is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call 443-573-1700 or visit http://www.artbma.org.
Friday, March 21, 2008 - Saturday, June 7, 2008
A Brush with Nature
Asian brush paintings, at the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-888-9048. Through June 7. Also, March 27 at 5-7 p.m., artists’ reception.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - Friday, June 6, 2008
Re-Stating the Arts: A Five Year Journey
Exhibit at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 410-848-7272. Through June 7.
Friday, April 4, 2008 - Friday, June 6, 2008
Nature’s Spiritual Transcendence
Shirley Albert/Joseph Kabriel, opening reception, at Antreasian Gallery. 6-8 p.m. 410-235-4420. Exhibit through April 11.
Friday, April 11, 2008 - Sunday, May 11, 2008
Journeys Through Cancer: Art of Healing and Hope
Juried exhibition at the Cancer Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 410-337-1397. Through May 11
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Realized in Wood
Contemporary Prints from China, opening reception, at Towson University. 3-5 p.m. 410-704-2787. Through May 16.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
387 Feet Above
Artists’ responses to the view, opening reception, at Top of the World Observation Level at Baltimore’s World Trade Center. 6-10 p.m. Admission $3-$5. 410-837-8439. Exhibit through June 8.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Vagabond Players
Dealing with a dysfunctional family (alcoholic dad, pregnant self-absorbed mother, ex-con lesbian aunt) and nerdy boyfriend can be hard enough. Add to that being a teenager contending with a disease that causes premature aging, and you have the hilarious and heartbreaking Kimberly Akimbo, the black comedy presented by the Vagabond Players April 18 through May 18. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Vagabond Theatre, 806 S. Broadway in Fells Point. Tickets are $15; seniors and students pay $13. For reservations call 410-563-9135.
Friday, April 18, 2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008
Kimberly Akimbo,
Poignant black comedy, at the Vagabond Players in Fell’s Point. 8 p.m. Tickets $13-$15. 410-563-9135. Through May 18.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Welcome to: One Park, Parks & People Foundation
Current Gallery and Artists Collaborative. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 410-448-5663. Through May 18.
Friday, April 25, 2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008
A New Brain
A musical autobiography, at Spotlighters Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$18. 410-752-1225. Through May 18.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Saturday, May 24, 2008
California Clay:
David Furman and Nancy Selvin, opening reception, at Baltimore Clayworks in Mt. Washington. 6-8 p.m. 410-578-1919. Exhibit through May 24.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tour
The 2008 Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage will feature a line-up of more than 60 of Maryland’s most fascinating and noteworthy properties. Each year, the staff and volunteers of the MHGP coordinate a multi-county spring tour that gives visitors an inside look at extraordinary historic and contemporary sites, and at the same time, a fun way to support a worthy cause. The tours will be held in Talbot County (April 26), Kent County (May 3), Mount Vernon in Baltimore City (May 4), Calvert County (May 10), Washington County (May 17) and Oella in Baltimore County (May 18). Proceeds from Pilgrimage ticket sales will support designated preservation projects in each host community.Tickets for each tour are $30.00 if purchased in advance, and $35 if purchased on the day of tour. For more information, contact The Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage by phone (410) 821-6933, fax (410) 821-7620, email , or log on to http://www.mhgp.org.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Monday, May 19, 2008
You Shall Subdue the Earth (Gen 1:28):
A Jewish-Christian Dialogue on the Environment, Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies mini-course, at Grace United Methodist Church. 7-9 p.m. Cost $50. Register. 410-523-7227. Continues weekly through May 20.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Color Purple
The Musical About Love, at the Hippodrome Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $34+-$135+. 410-547-SEAT. Through May 18.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
750 Years. 6 Hours
Major Moments in the Minor Prophets mini-course at Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in the Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center. 8-9:30 p.m. 410-542-9110. Continues weekly through May 22.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Respectful Children: A Lost Cause?
An Evening with Molly Brown Koch at the Owings Mills JCC. 7:30-9 p.m. 410-356-5200.
Friday, May 2, 2008 - Friday, May 30, 2008
The Elusive Surrounding
Painting, photography, digital media and video, at C. Grimaldis Gallery. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 410-539-1080. Through May 31.
Friday, May 2, 2008 - Saturday, May 31, 2008
ORBS
Epoxy resin paintings, at Gallery Imperato. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 443-257-4166. Through May 31.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 - Friday, May 30, 2008
New Work
By R.G. Book, opening reception, at Gallery G at the Beveled Edge in the Rotunda. 6-8 p.m. 410-235-9060. Exhibit through May 31.
Monday, May 5, 2008 - Friday, May 30, 2008
Senior Art Exhibition
Opening reception, at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. 4-6 p.m. 410-532-5582. Exhibit through May 31.
Friday, May 9, 2008 - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Maps on Purpose: The Big Picture
Exhibition at School 33 Art Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-243-4750. Through June 14.
Friday, May 9, 2008 - Thursday, May 22, 2008
Two African Artists: Jimoh Buraimoh & Ephren Kouakou
At Antreasian Gallery. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 410-235-4420. Through May 23.
Friday, May 9, 2008 - Saturday, June 7, 2008
The Immigrant
A story about the realization of the American dream, at Fells Point Corner theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $17-$20. 410-276-7837. Through June 8.
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Thyca Support Group
For those with thyroid cancer, at Sinai Hospital. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Register. 410-601-9355. Also, May 15 at 6:30 p.m., Breast Friends, for cancer survivors under age 40, 410-601-2189.
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Friday, June 6, 2008
BSO Decorators’ Show House
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra annual fund-raiser, at Roland Run in Ruxton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets $20-$25. 410-783-8000. Through June 7.
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Saturday, May 17, 2008
Madama Butterfly
Baltimore Opera Company’s production of Puccini’s immortal tragic romance, at the Lyric Opera House. 8:15 p.m. Tickets $51-$137. 410-727-6000. Through May 18.
Monday, May 12, 2008 - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Fine Art of Freedom
Meet the Artists, at the Park Heights JCC. 5 p.m. 410-542-4900. Exhibit through June 15.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Adult Caregivers
Support group at the Jewish Federation of Howard County in Columbia. 6:30-8 p.m. Fee $5. Register. 410-730-4976.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Fugitive Pieces (Canada 2007)
Screening at the Washington DCJCC. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $9-$10. 800-494-TIXS.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Pee Wee Preakness
Festivities in Federal Hill Park. 11:30 a.m. 1-877-BALTIMORE.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Relaxing Yoga
Program for those in cancer treatment or post-treatment, at Sinai Hospital. 4-5 p.m. Register. 410-601-9355.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Eyes Have It
Glaucoma screening, at Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital. 4:30-7:30 p.m. 410-601-7295.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Jewish Dialogue with Muslims and Christians
About Peace and Conflict in the Middle East, Association of Reform Zionists in America, at the Tremont Grand. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost $45-$85. Register at http://www.arza.org or 410-727-2222.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Lunch & Learn
Beth El Congregation study session, at the law firm of Fedder & Garten in downtown Baltimore. Noon. 410-484-0411.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
How to Keep Kosher
Workshop at Etz Chaim Center. 7:30 p.m. 410-764-1553.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Be Dazzled by Books
Discussion group at the Pikesville Library. 1 p.m. 410-887-1234.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Broadway Tea
Entertainment and refreshments, at the Owings Mills JCC. 1:30-3 p.m. Fee $12-$15. 410-356-5200.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Looking Through the Lens
Exhibition Tour at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Against All Odds
Multiple sclerosis support group, at Atrium Village Senior Lifestyle Community. 7-9 p.m. 410-581-0332.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Death, Dying and Bereavement
Irvin B. Levinson Memorial Lecture, at Sol Levinson & Bros. in Pikesville. 6-9:15 p.m. 410-466-9200.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Parent’s Circle
Israeli and Palestian parents who have lost a child to violence in Israel/Palestine, at St. Matthew’s Church. 7-9 p.m. 410-433-2300.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
How to Talk About Israel
Howard County Hadassah interactive workshop, at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia. 7:45 p.m. 410-964-3155.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Your Marvelous Mouth: The New Frontier of Oral Longevity
Elderhostel program, at the National Museum of Dentistry. 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $74 (includes lunch). Reservations. 877-426-8056.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - Thursday, May 15, 2008
Beethoven Re-Imagined: Celebrity Series
Conductor and composer Thomas Ades and violinist Anthony Marwood, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets $15-$84. 410-783-8000 or online at BSOmusic.org. Also May 16 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Take a First Look: Admission Event
At the Park School in Brooklandville. 9-10:30 a.m. Register. 410-339-4130.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Terrific Twos
Age 2 years and caregiver, at Reisterstown Road Library. 10:30 a.m. 410-396-0948. Also, at 11:30 a.m., Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 years.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Waddle, Waddle, Parade!
Ages up to 8 years, at Maryland Science Center. 2 p.m. Admission $10-$19. 410-685-5225
Thursday, May 15, 2008
After School Nature Explorers
Grades 1-4, at Oregon Ridge Nature Center. 4 p.m. Cost $2. Register. 410-887-1815.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Breast Augmentation and Facial Rejuvenation
Programs at LifeBridge Health at the Quarry at Greenspring. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register. 410-601-9355.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Alternative/Complementary Medicine Program
Hadassah of Greater Baltimore, at the Hadassah office. 7:30 p.m. Members free, non-members $10. RSVP 410-484-9590.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Rescue of Children and Youths at Buchenwald
Lecture at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Center in Washington, D.C. 7-8:30 p.m. Reservations. 202-488-6162.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Teamwork: Yad b’Yad
Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland convention, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 410-356-8654.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lucy Kaplansky I
In concert at Baldwin’s Station in Sykesville. 8 p.m. Tickets $20. 410-795-1041.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Artistry of Dance
Baltimore School for the Arts at the Owings Mills JCC. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8-$10. 410-356-5200.
Friday, May 16, 2008 - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Mixed Media: Sandi Ritchie Miller
At Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-222-1777. Through June 15. Also showing, Nature Photography by Dick Arnold.
Friday, May 16, 2008 - Friday, May 23, 2008
Conversations with the River
Mixed media by Linda Uphoff, at Slayton House Gallery in Columbia. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-730-3987. Through May 24. Also showing, In Moving Color, mixed media by Charles Reiher.
Friday, May 16, 2008
USS Constellation Museum Blast!
A night of music, food, drink and fun under the Big Tent on Constellation Pier. 8-11 p.m. Tickets $50-$60. 410-539-1797.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Junkyard Saints
Summer Sounds at the Square concert, at Belvedere Square. 6-9 p.m. 410-534-BELV.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Billy Jonas
In concert at the Cellar Stage. 8 p.m. Tickets $15. 410-521-9099.
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bob Brown Puppets, at Slayton House in Columbia. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets $5-$6. 410-730-3987.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Helping Friends Who Are Grieving
Workshop at Bykota Senior Center in Towson. 10:30 a.m. 410-887-2594.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Spring Fun Festival
Games, activities and food at Ft. Garrison Elementary School. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 410-499-5985.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Bloomin’ 5K Run
Charm City Run to benefit LifeBridge Health, from Franklin Middle School. Registration 7:30 a.m. Cost $20-$30. 410-356-2888.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Dementia at Midlife
A Conference on Young-Onset Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias, at Crowne Plaza Baltimore in Timonium. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost $15/family. 410-561-9099.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Feng Shui
Program at the Towson Library. 1 p.m. 410-887-6166.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Lady Slippers at Krause Park
Rare moccasin flower exploration, with Oregon Ridge Nature Center. 2 p.m. Register. 410-887-1815.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Original Fell’s Point Ghost Walk
Haunted walking tour, departs from Max’s Sidebar. 7 p.m. Tickets $8-$15. 1-877-BALTIMORE.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Touch the Sound
Documentary screening about deaf musician Evelyn Glennie, at Carroll Arts Center in downtown Westminster. 8 p.m. Tickets $5-$6. 410-848-7272.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Helmut Licht Orchestra
Meringue with dance showcase, Spring & Summer Music Festival concert, at Village of Cross Keys. 3-5 p.m. 410-323-1000.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Baltimore Boychoir Festival
Performance at Goucher College. 7:30 p.m. Admission $12-$22. 410-668-2003.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Edwin Aparicio’s Flamenco Dance Company
At Creative Alliance at the Patterson. 8 p.m. Tickets $22-$25. 410-276-1651.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Global Climate Change:Public Health and Public Ethics
Program at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. 11:30 a.m. 410-764-1587.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
True Sisters Inc.
Happy 80th Birthday Celebration at the Suburban Country Club. RSVP 410-484-3151.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Singles Picnic
Beth Israel Congregation afternoon of fun and games, at Meadowood Park. 2:30 p.m. RSVP 410-654-0800 or e-mail .
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Stream Search’n
Family hike and stream exploration at Irvine Nature Center in Stevenson. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Fee $6-$8. Register. 410-484-2413.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Monumental Art
Family art workshop and gallery tour, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 2 p.m. 443-573-1700.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Wellness & Anti-Aging
Open House at Your Prescription for Health in Owings Mills. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-356-2169.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
College 101: Exploring the College Process
Workshop at the Owings Mills JCC. 11 a.m. Fee $15-$25/family. 410-356-5200.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Mapping Moments: An Artist’s World View
Lecture at the Walters Art Museum. 2 p.m. Members free, non-members $10. 410-547-9000.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Clifton Park
Olmsted Parks Spring walking tour, from Clifton Mansion. 1:45 p.m. Cost $10-$15. Reservations. 410-235-9149.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Strange Fruit (United States 2002)
JCC Jewish Film Festival screening, at the Baltimore Museum of Art. 3 p.m. Admission $9. 410-542-4900.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
AIPAC’s Community Toast to Howard Friedman
At Beth Tfiloh Congregation. 7 p.m. Cost $18. Register. 410-223-4190 or online at acteva.com/go/mar/ .
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Barn Party
Bluegrass and gospel bands, fund raiser for Ray Fleming, on a farm in Westminster. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$40. 410-840-9620 or e-mail .
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Concert Artists of Baltimore
At Charlestown Community in Catonsville. 3 p.m. 410-737-0669.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Youth Music Festival
Community Concerts at Second, at Second Presbyterian Church. 3:30 p.m. Donations accepted. 410-744-4034.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
April Showers Bring May Flowers
For Teens By Teens benefit concert at the Owings Mills JCC. 4-9 p.m. Fee $10. 410-356-5200.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Preparatory Dance Performance
At JHU’s Peabody Institute. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations. 410-659-8100.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Jazz Concert & Brunch
At the Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center. Noon-2 p.m. Fee $5-$8. Register. 410-358-6856 or online at myerbergseniorcenter.org.