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A Calendarof the Lively Arts in Anne Arundel County

 Through April 4 EXHIBITION April I I EVENT

April The Art of the Figure Art exhibit, McBride

Gallery Artists Reception (25 artists): March 21,
1-3 p.m. Art will focus on the human figure,
portraits, drawings, original graphics & sculpture.
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410-267-7077 Web: mcbridegallery.com'
1 23
Through April 18 EXHIBITION
45 67 B 910 MFA presenls:Arl on Paper. a national
16 17
1 1 1 2 13 14 15 juried exhibition of pieces done on or using
paper. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F.
1 8 1 9 20 2r 22 23 24 For more info call 410-268-4566.
25 26 27 28 29 30
Through April 22 EXHIBITION
Maryland Hall presents:Juried Digital
Photograph,v: Chaney Gallery. Open juried
exhibit of digital photographs by members of the
Digital PhotographyClub ofAnnapolis. Gary
Jameson,Solo Show: Martino Gallery' Solo show
by the Maryland Hall Artist-In-Residence.Free.
www.marylandhall.org. 410 -263 -5544
Through April 23 EXHIBITION
Mitchell Gallery presents:From La
Serenissirna to the Eternal Cit-v: The
Grand Tour in l8th Century Yenice and
Rome. Come see paintings,prints and sculpture
depicting famoussites of l8th century Venice
and Rome, as seenby visitors finishing their
House speaker Michael Busch classical education. Free. Tuesday- Sunday from
admiring "We the People" I2-5 p.m., and from 7-8 p.m. on Fridays. Call
Collection, reception April 7. 41,0-626-2556 or visit w.w.sti ohnscollese'edu
for more information.
The Annapolis Chamber Players present
Tea Time Tunes: Secontl Annual
Fundraiser. AI1 Mozart chambermusic
concertfollowed by scrumptiousscones
and tea. 3 p.m., $25 suggesteddonation.
4f 0-349-f 856, PjCrossRich@gmail.com,
www.Annapolis ChamberPlayers.org.
April 17 CONCERT
ChesapeakeArts Center presents: \IAMMIE
alvard wirrners, Cletus I(ennellv & Lori
Kelley, performing sweet, soulful harmonies
reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel, and
blend them with unusual songwriting styles
and quirkl lyrics.B:00 p.m. Ticket': $ l5
($12 CAC Members)410'636-6597.
Apri.l | 7 PERFORIIAI\CE
ChesapeakeArts Centerpresents:Nicolo tbe
Jester in his Renaissance-Styleexlravaganza
includes juggling, comedy,and accordion.This
is entefiainmentfor kids of all ages!Ages 5-100.
4:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 ($5 Children)
4to-636-6597.

April 6-May-16 EXHIBITION

Ballet Theatre of Maryland's
"Pirates of the Chesapeahe,"
April I7
Mitchell Galleryhosts:Jarnes Earl Shetches
and Prints: A Retrospective. The exhibition
will be shown in the Lillian \A.nousNutt Room
at the St. John's College Library. Free and open
to the pubiic. CalI 410-626-2556 or visit
www.stjohnscollege.edu for more information.
April 7 EXHIBITION
The Annapolis Collection Gallery presents: W'e
The People Art Reception. This special show
offers watercolors of histodc events by Greg
Harlin and oil paintings ofthe founding fathers
by Ann Munro Woodwith selectedworks by
Sally Wern Comport.Enter room 142 in the
House of DelegatesOffice Building and enjoy
a fresh understanding of the story of our
Constitution.Meet the artists 6-8 p.m. Free.
photo ID required. 4\O-280-I4I4 / email:
Katherine@AnnapolisCollectron.com.
April B PERFORMANCE
The CYSO Preparatory Orchestra
will perfonn at the Arnold Elementary
Schoolat 7 p.m., Free to the Public.
Visit www.cysomusic.org for more info.
April 1O & lr PERFORMANCE
Ballet Theatre of Nlaryland will be
perforrning f)irector's Choice Repertoire.
AI1 agesare welcome,Saturday7 p.m.,
Sunday2 p.m., Adults: $43, Seniors:(65+) $36,
Students:$23, Children: $18.
http ://tickets.marylandhall.org, 410 -263 -8289
or www.balletmaryland.org.
Chesapeake Arts CenterpresentsCletusKennellv
& Lori Kelley,April 17.
April l7 PERFOR-llA\CE
Ballet Theatre of Maryland will be performing
Pirotes o.f tlrc Chesapertke ar the Bowie
Center for the Per{orming Arts. All Ages are
welcome,7 p.m., Pre-performancePirate Party
[ o r t i c k e l h o l d e r sa l 6 p . m . {d u l ts: $ 2 5 . Se nj o r s:
$ 15, Students: $ 15, Children: ffiro, 410-224-5644.
April .l8 PERFORnANCE
Annapolis Opera presentsOpera Lite,
3:00 p.m., Maryland Hall for the CreativeAts.
Enjoy the lighter side ofopera. Led by Maestro
Ron Gretz.$48/$40, For tickeis: 410-280-5640.
For information:410-267-8135 or
www.annapolisopera.org.
April l8-May 9 EXHIBITION
Painting the Liglrt Art exhibit, McBride
Gallery Solo Show,Tim Bell, Atist Reception:
April lB, 1-3 p.m. Artist Talk: 2:00 p.m.,
plein
A p r i l l B . A w a r d - w i n n i n igm p r e ssi o n i sl
air painter. Tim Bell will exhibit recent oil
paintings,New England & the ChesapeakeBay.
410-267-7077. Web: mcbrideqallery.com.
 April 23 CONCERT

Muy Annapolis Chorale' Haydn's The Creation

for the 27st Century, Maryland Hall for
the CreativeArts. Beautiful music with a 21st
century multi-media twist. Casual Friday event
S includes post-concertQ&A with the musicians.
I 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34/adults;$l2lpre-sold
students(plus $3 per-ticket servicecharge).
234 56 7B Free studentrush tickets availableone hour
9101 1 12 13 14 15 beforethe concert.410-280-5640 or
www.marylandhall.org.
76 17 1 8 L9 20 2t 22 All Children'sChoruspresents"Let's Celebrate!,"
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 April 24 PERFORMANCE May 16
Per{ormingArts Associationof Linthicum
3 0 31 presentsSerenaEbhardt and David zum
Bnrnnen in War Bonds, stories of Word War II May4 CONCERT
through songs and letters from and to our armed Washington Symphonic Brass: WSB in
forces and their families. The concert wilL be the W-ild West. St. Anne's Church, Annapolis.
held at the ChesapeakeArts Center,194 Live Arts Maryland presents J. Ernest Creen
Supporters HammondsLane, Brooklyn Park, MD. Single conductingthe WSB in a celebrationof the
tickets are #22, and studentsaccompanyinga American Westwith music by Copland,Williams
Julv 2008 - June 2009 paying adult will be admitted free. 7:30 p.m. and more. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/adults;
G n, ql r s G r r r R o u s r , r P n ovr lr l Br Info: PAALConcerts.orgor 410-859-3308. $15/pre-soldstudents.(plus $3 per-ticket
ANNsARuNou-CouNrv
ser-vicecharge)Free studentrush tickets
M-rnvrar,roSrera Anrs Couxclr April 24 PERFORMANCE
Crrv or ANrepolrs
available one hour before the concert.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland will be pedorming
410-280-5640 or www.marylandhall.org.
Col,D ($1,000- $1.999) An Anterico,n Southuest Cormen.
CvNrHr.4.AtnrRotcs All agesare welcome, 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., MayT&8 CONCERT
A RI NC www.avalontheatre.com410-822-7 299. Annapolis SymphonyOrchestraconcludes
Coucesr
this seasonrvith a power{ul concefi full of
HtLtl,r FounoerroN April 24 CONCERT
M&T CH,qnrresLB FounoertoN
rhythmic energy. Pianist Jeffrey Chappell
Annapolis Chorale' Haydn's The Creution,
SpnrNrNrxrrl performs Shostakovitch's riveting Piano
for the 27st Cen.tury, Maryland Hall for Concerto l{o. 2.8:00 p.m. $10 - $44.
STLTER($100- $s99) the CreativeArts. Beautiful music with a 21st
410-263-0907. www.annapolissymphony.org,
FneNANnRaws century multi-media twist. 8 p.m. Pre-concert
Ar'niA.polrsOpsne
info@annapolissymphony.org.
r alk b1 J . Er nes lC r e e na l 7 p . m . T i c k e l s :$ 3 4 -
AnN.rpoltsSvlrpHol{vOncHosrRe.
$37ladults;$\2lpre-sold students(flus $3 per- May 7-Jme tB EXHIBITION
AnuNosrA.rnCHoRus
ticket servicecharge).Free studentmsh Maryland Hall presents:Ron Marhrnan, Solo
CrnNNBesn
tickets available one hour before the concert. Exhibit: Chaney Gallery. Exhibit of works
Per B.qnr.tNo
410-280-5640 or www.mar-vlandhall.ore. by sculptor Ron Markman. Erika Walsh, Solo
Br-a.x.rrl
M,q.nrs.a.
Peur,& LrNNlt,r,Bowur Exhibit: Martino Gallery. Collection of paintings
April 25 CONCERT
Me.nvC,rrnrRrryrCorl by artist and Maryland Hall instmctor Erika
Music frorn the Crooked Road: Mountain
Perntct,t EoweRls Walsh. Gallery Reception, Friday, May 17 from
Rrcsenl & C,q.nor,s F,qlr Music of Virginia. Celebrate the vibrant,
5-7 p.m., artist lecture beginsat 5 p.m. Free.
FneNKFLonrNrtNt living musical culture of SouthwestVirginia in
wvw.marylandhall.org. 410-263-5544.
L,tnnv & Yuut Hocen this national tour featuring old-time, bluegrass,
CHRrseNnThrsnHuRr,sum mountain gospel and flatfoot dance. Presented May 14 & 15 CONCERT
Vrucr L,qrtsre by the National Council for taditional Arts. Amapolis Chorale's N oteWorthy
MrcH,qrr& CAnolvr{Krnsv Tickets: $28/23 members.m.w.marylandhall. E nc ount er s: Cannfuta Burana U ndre ssed !
BILL -q.NlTtnnv KuErur org. 410-263-5544. St. Anne's Parish House (199 Duke of
Vrxcr Iernst,r
GloucesterStreet)You've heard it, but do you
MeRrvu Lvoxs
know all its secrets?Find out what's really
Neue M,c.nrL
Dava & Juov Mlunrnlr,o behind Carl Orff's beautiful work with a
May I CONCERT
JeNr MrLLnn scandalousreputation.7 p.m. Tickets: $37l
A tribute to the Military CYSO Symphony
Bon erql MenceRerNIcgoLs adults, (plus $3 per-ticket servicecharge).
and the USAF Blue Steel will per{orm at Free studentrush tickets available one
Jecr & JseNOprlr",l
ChesapeakeHigh Schooi,7 p.m. Free to the hour beforethe concert.410-280-5640
THr.r PrNsrnv
public. Visit www.cysomusic.orgfor more info.
ANwI Porrnn or wwwmarylandhall.org.
Peuer,eRorurn-c
May 2-16 EXHIBITION May 15 PERFORMANCE
Frr,rx Roslnro
Mitchell Gallerypresents:St. John's College
Wrru,qMScorr ChesapeakeArts Center presents Wee Folk
Jonr'r& Lrse SHrRwoon Cornmunity Art Exhibition 2O1O. Come
Songs: Scottish artist, Christina Harrison.
SHenoNSrsnt,e see works submitted by St. John's students Introducing Celtic Folk Music and culture in
Rosnnr & M,q,ntsrrHSmweRr and Annapolis artists. Free. Tuesday - Sunday this family show that combines fun and fantasy
MrL,cl{rrTtrMs from l2-5 p.m., and from 7-B p.m. on Fridays.
in both story and song.Ages 5-100. 4:00-5:00
Erorsn Ur-r-u,q.n Opening Reception:May 2, 3-5 p.m. Call p.m. Tickets: $10 ($5 children) 410-636-6597.
Elorso & Gsoncr VaucHel,r 410-626-2556 or visit www.stiohnscolleee.edu
VrcroRreWernnrR for more information.
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 May 15 PERFORMANCE were on the brink of fame when their lives were

June ChesapeakeArts CenterpresentsScottish

native, Christina Harrison, enthralling
you with a versatileprogramoftraditional,
contemporaryand original Celtic Folk Songs.
S TFS B:00p.m. Tickets:$15 ($12 CAC Members)
I2 3 4 5 410-636-6597.
ironically cut shoft, but then got to come back
for one last pedormance.Annapolis Summer
GardenTheatre,143 CompromiseStreet.
Thursdaythrough Sunday,B:30 p.m., $18,
4lo-268-9212.

6 7 89 r 0 1 1 12 Mav 16 CONCERT
l3 1.4 15 16 17 18 19 Let's Celebrate! All Children's Chorus of
Annapolis concert extraordinaire will kick off
20 21 2 2 2 3 24 25 26 our l0th season!Featuredguestper{ormers:
27 28 29 30 BaritoneJasonStearns,SopranoJoy Greeneand
percussionistDave Culotta. Receptionfollows.
WoodsMemorial PresbyterianChurch,
611 Baltimore-AnnapolisBlvd., SevernaPark.
For iickeis, please call 410-263-9191.
May 16 PERFORMANCE
22nd Annual Yocal Competition Final-s.
2:00 p.m., Maryland Hall for the CreativeArts
- hear the Opera stars of tomorrow compete
for cash prizes/scholarships.Help choosethe
winner ofthe "Audience Choice" award.
Free. For information:410-267-8135 or
www.annapolisopera.org.
May l9-Jme 13 EXHIBITION
MFA presents: Arrful Photography,
a nationaljuried exhibition of original
photographs.Opening Reception:May 30,
3-6 p.m. Gallery hours: 11am-5 p.m. T-F.
For more info call 410-268-4566.
Nlay22 CONCERT
CYSO Finale Concert. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.,
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Free to the
public. The 2 p.m. concertwill feature the 3rd
place winner of the CYSO ConcefioCompetition
with our Concert Orchestra, Preparatory
Orchestraand Jr. Flute Ensemble,the 7 p.m.
concefi will feature the 2nd place winner of our
CYSO ConcertoCompetitionwith our Symphony
Orchestra,Sr. Flute Ensemble,Wind Ensemble
and String Orchestra.Visit www.cysomusic.org
for more info.
June 3, B, 9 &f O AUDITION
CYSO auditions lbr 20lO-2Oll Season
by appointment5-9 p.m., CaII 443-758-3L57,
Bates Middle SchoolBand Area. Information
on Audition requirementswill be availableon
our websitew-u'w.cysomusic.org.
Jme4&5 PERFORMANCE
Ballet Theatre of Maryland School lbr
Classical antl Contemporary Dance will
be performing their school show,A11ages are
welcome,Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturdayat 12
Adults:
p.m., http://tickets.marylandhall.org,
$15. Chiidren: $10. 410-280-5640.
Jue 12 CONCERT
ChesapeakeAfts Centerpresents:Oh Boyl
A Tribute to Buddy Holly. After his sold
out show last SeotemberWalt Hetfield returns
to CAC orr"" ugui., to perform in character as
Buddy Holly. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $15 ($12 CAC
Members) 410-636-6597.
Jue l3-3O EXIIIBITION
30th Anniversary Shot Art exhibit,
llcBride Galler.v. Opening Reception,Meet
the Artists: June 13, l-3 p.m. Group Show,
McBride Gallery artists,over 30 participating,
oils, watercolors,pastel, sculpture.Help us
celebrate30 years! 410.267.7077
Web: mcbridegallery.com.
on page 6
continued.

The Arts Council would
like to extendits sincere
appreciationto Jeff Niland
Delude for his continued
suppofiand dedicationto
the Arts. Jeff is a one of a
kind, fine jewelry artist that
hasestablished Annapol is
as his home.Nestledin
the heart of downtown
Annapolis,the Niland family
includes not only Niland &
Co. Jewelersat BBMaryland
Avenue, 443-949-7876,
but also Niland Gallery
at 49 Maryland Avenue,
443-949-4496.
Nlay22 EVENT
,Arrne Arundel Countv Trust for
Preservation and the Lost Towns Project
invite the public to help screensoil and find
artifacts,take tours, and attend workshops.This
public archaeologyevent is free. Call London
Town at 410-222-19\9 to reserveyour spot.
The first annual Annapolis Arts and
May 27-June10 EXHIBITION
The Mitchell Gallery will host its biennial juried Crafts Festival, a brand new, two-day,
exhibition, Image & Irnagination: Anne
outdoor celebration of the arts, June
Arundel County Juried Erhibition
showcasingwork by Anne Arundel County I2-I3, at the Navy-Marine Corps
arlists. Free. Tuesdai'- Sundavfrom 12-5 p.m., Memorial Stadium in Annapolis,
and from 7-B p.m. on Fridavs. Opening
Reception:May 27,4-6 p.m. l'ith juror will feature the juried works of the
Gail Watkins. CaII 410-626-2556 or visit regions' best artists and craftsmen,fine
wrw.stj ohnscollege.edufor more information.
cuisine and select wine tastings, and
May 27- June 13 PERFORMANCE live entertainment ... For more in{o:
Revival of200B's popular Foreter Pktid,
the tune-filled story of four best buddies who annaDolisartsandcraftsfestival.com.
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June 19 PERFORMANCE
The Annapolis ChamberPiayersand the Charles
Carroll House present:Celebrating the Salon
Concert: lBth-l 9th century charnber
music ancl corrrrnentar,v,7 p.m. (gates
open for picnics), B p.m. concert,$25.
4I0 -269 -1737, $.\r-w.charlescarrollhouse.com
or w\! w.annapolisChamberPlayers.org.

Jme 24- July 25 PERFORMANCE

The 25th Anrrual Putnam Countl'
Spelling Bee, chroniclesthe experienceof
six adolescents- ali played by adults - vying
fcrrthe spelling championshipof a lifetime.
Annapolis Summer Carden Theatre, 143
CompromiseStreet.Thursday through Sunday,
B:30 p.m., fiI9, 410-268-9212.
Mitchell Caller,v exhibiting "From Lu Serenissimtt
to the Eternal City: The Granrl Tour in l9th
Century Veniceand Rorne." through April 23
The Arts Council would like to recognize
5th Annual "Annie Award" winner Cynthia
Alderdice as an active printmaker and
jewelry maker in the local arts community,
as well as, dedicated iinancial suppofted
lo l h e {r 1 : . C o l l a b o r a t i n ga r l i s t . C y n t h i a
Aiderdice and Lois Mansfield design and THEAnrs Couucrr,
oFA\NE
fabricate classical and cross-cultural pieces ARuurl Corrxrv,Ixc.
of {ine jewelry. The arlists draw inspiration
from years o{ experience in varied art media Bos NrcHot--s,
P resident
such as painting, printmaking, sculpture,
N,lucv A ll'tcnlN, Vir:ePresirJe.nt
enameling and all facets of metalsmithing. Cottn.ilrnmon I ilslr spp6in1e.
'fhe texture and design ofthe work echo the
Fn,q.NKFLonENrrNE,Tieasurc,r
artists' inspiration liom cultures around the
world. Much like archeological relics, each Junr M,tl ntrt.r.o,Secre.t(ty
piece evokes a mood and tells a story. For her
B OA R D OF TRU S TE E S
outstanding contribution to the Arts, we would
like to extend our deepest gratitude. Cr-Exr,rD. B.q.ln

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Tlrc missionof the Arts Council
ofAnne Arundel County,Inc.
is to encourageand imest in
tlrc uisual arts,perJbrmingarts,
and historicpreseruationforthe
peopLeof our county.
llth Annual Annie AwardsNominations
t's that time of year again...
the Arts Council is now
accepti ng nominationsfor
the 2010, 1lth Annual Annie
Awards.Each year the Arts
Council recognizes6 different
"Annie Award" winnersfor
their Iasting,significant and
inspiring contributionto an art
form, an arts organization and/or
to the wider communityof Anne
Arundel County.Nomination
categoriesinclude: Literary
Arts, Visual Arts, Arts Patron,
Performing Ar1s, 2009 Annie Award recipientsinclude
Arts Educator& Lifetinre from left to right: James& Sylvia Earl
Achievement.Nominationforms (Arts Patron),Lee Boynton (Visual
are available for download at Afis), Nadja Maril (Literary Arts), Rick
www annearundelarlscouncil. org Malmgren (Arts Educator),Dr. William B.
or by calling the office at Ray (Per{ormingArts), & Victoria Clark
470-222-79 49. Deadlinefor Waidner(Lifetime Achievement)
nominations:May 31, 2010.

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