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Dear Arts Council friends and members,

My first year as Board President flew by and I am amazed at what we accomplished in such a short time. In addition to providing our core arts programs—exhibits, classes, and camps; affordable studio and performance space for artists to work; and grants to local and regional arts groups—we have been working to expand opportunities for both artists and audiences.

To that end, we partnered with the Columbia Art Center to explore the idea of a community-based arts campus at Long Reach Village Center; participated in the Re-imagine Long Reach public engagement process; and engaged the community through a number of ARTreach activities including free mosaic work-shops, a high school music residency, public art, and more.

The highlight of our ARTreach activities was the one-day, free, family arts festival held on June 20, 2015. For five hours, festival-goers enjoyed live music on the Courtyard and Cloud Leap stages, puppet shows on the Circle Stage, an interactive LRVC Should Be photo booth, hands-on art demonstrations in every nook and cranny of the village center, stilt-walkers, and more. The goal for ARTreach was to bring people together to celebrate and re-imagine future uses for the village center. The impact of a festival like this lasts much longer than one day—it creates excitement, pride, and a sense of place that stays with the community well after the event!

Here are a few fun facts about the ARTreach Festival:• Over1,000peoplecameandexperiencedtheartsinallforms—forfree!• Morethan110artistsperformed,demonstrated,ledhands-onactivities,

or exhibited their work. • Artistdemonstrationsincludedchainsawsculpting,fusedglass,piñata-

making, tie-dying, weaving, printmaking, woodturning, making clay pots on a wheel, painting, and more.

• Over65volunteerscametogethertomakeitallhappen.• WepartneredwithCouncilmanCalvinBall,CelebrationChurch,

Columbia Association, Columbia Association Art Center, Columbia Festival of the Arts, Howard County Government and the Long Reach Village Board to produce the event.

Letter from the President

Mark your calendars now for our big springgala!OnSaturday,March19,2016

from6–10pm,theArtsCouncilpresentstheCelebration of the Arts in Howard County at HCC’s Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.

Join us for the Celebration—enjoy delec-table edibles from area restaurants and caterers,

bid on wonderful works of art by local artists, and enjoy live musical perfor-mances in the Studio Theatre. Following the reception, join us in the Smith and Studio Theatres for the Rising Star Competition, an incredible showcase of emerging artists. The evening will also include the presentation of the 2015 Howie Awards.Wehopetoseeyouthere!It’ssuretobeanamazingevening,sobuyyour

tickets early—they’ll be available in January—and SAVE THE DATE! H

Sponsorship, volunteer, and internship opportunities are available. Celebration tickets are $100 (reception and live performance in Smith Theatre) and $50 (reception and simulcast in Studio Theatre). For more information, visit us online at hocoarts.org or call 410-313-ARTS (2787).

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HCAC Annual Meeting & Grant Awards Ceremony

Howard County’s rich and vibrant arts community was well represented at the Arts Council’s Annual Meeting &GrantAwardsCeremonyonSeptember18,2015.Nearly150guestswereinattendanceas$629,750ingrantawardswerepresentedbyCountyExecutiveAllanKittleman.Grantswereawardedto19HowardCountyartsorganizations,19HowardCountypublicschools,and11BaltimoreCityartsandculturalorganizationsinsupportof general operations, artist residencies, and special projects in the arts.CongratulationstoalloftheFY2016grantees!ForalistofallFY2016grantrecipientsandmoreinformationonthegrantprogramsofferedbytheArts

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Above: County Executive Allan Kittleman, County Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty, HCAC Executive Director Coleen West, HCPSS Board member Ellen Flynn Giles, and HCAC Vice President Julie Hughes-Jenkins with FY16 Community Arts Development grantees. (Photo: HCAC)

HCAC President Mark Coates with Steve and Brenda Poynot at the 2015 Celebration of the Arts (Photo: HCAC)

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Join us Friday, December 4 from 5:30–8:30pm for our annual Open House & Holiday Sale! Shop local and support community artists and artisans as you select from a wide variety of unique and affordable art and handcrafted items for sale. And while you’re here, be sure to visit our galleries and meet our Resident Artists, whose studios will be open to visitors from 7–8pm. Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided. H

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An artisan assists a shopper at the 2014 Holiday Sale (Photo: HCAC)

In addition to the festival, the Arts Council organized three other ARTreach projects in Long Reach.WeworkedwithLong Reach High School music teachers to host an artist-in-education program with

Washington,DC-basedbeat box artist Christylez Bacon, who introduced music tech students to this contem-porary form of American music. WeinstalledThe Artists At Work, a whimsical outdoor sculpture by Howard County artist Ed Kidera. And we worked with the Columbia Art Center and the Columbia Teen Center to host four community art-making workshops with mosaic artist Susan Stockman. Nearly 100 people participated in the hands-on workshops and helped create Metamorphosis, a 5x9 mosaic mural. The visually stunning mural, which is displayed prominently

at the entrance of the village center courtyard, was unveiled at the ARTreach Festival with government officials, local leaders and proud participants.OthereffortstoexpandopportunitiesincludedworkingwithCounty

Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty to convene key stakeholders for an arts summit about the Downtown Columbia arts and cultural district. This group also vetted the findings of the Howard County Arts Facility Needs Assessment publishedinAprilbyWebbManagementServices.Theneedsassessmentwillbe used to guide future planning for arts venues.

All of these efforts resulted in more opportunities for artists and more opportunities for the public to engage in the arts. As the Arts Council looks forwardtocelebratingits35thanniversaryin2016,wepledgetoworkevenharder to foster the arts and invite you—our friends and members—to join us in this important work. H

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of events website for details. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1510. repstage.org ♦

OngoingBallet Mobile, Inc. offers inspiring ballet and modern dance classes for ages 11 to adult. Modest fees; drop-ins welcome. See website for schedule & details. HCCA, Ellicott City. This holiday season, Ballet Mobile will perform The Nutcracker Suite at non-traditional locations such as nursing homes throughout Howard County and beyond. See website for schedule & venues.Free.410-382-1377.balletmobile.org

Ballet with Cindee Velle offers dance lessons for ages 2 through adult. Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, and more! Performance opportunities available for all ages and levels. See website for schedule & pricing. Columbia.410-465-7674.cindeevelleballet.com

Greenbridge Pottery offersWinterStudioTours. Visit our gallery for a behind-the-scenes peek at our potters in action.Saturdays,10am–5pm.1/2–3/19.Free.Dayton.410-531-5920.greenbridgepottery.com

HoCoPoLitSo pres-ents The Writing Life, a 30-minute writer-to-writer talk show featuring authors from around the corner and around the

world who have read for HoCoPoLitSo. Debuting in January is a conversation between dramaturg Khalid Long and director Joseph Ritsch on their experience with Dominique Morisseau’s play Sunset Baby, per-formed and studied at HCC in Spring 2015. The Writing LifecanbeseenonHCC–TVchannels41(Verizon)or96(Comcast)onMondaysat7am&1pm,oronlineathowardcc.edu/TWL.443-518-4568.hocopolitso.org ♦

Misako Ballet Company offers dance classes for ages 3 to adult. Ballet, pointe, modern, and more! See website for schedule & pricing. Columbia. 410-884-9690.misakoballet.com ♦

ShowTime Singers is a mixed voice chorus per-forming in Howard County and surrounding areas, specializing in Broadway, pop, and patriotic music. Weeklyrehearsals,Thu7:00–9:30pm.Seewebsiteforperformance schedule. Linwood Center for Autism, Ellicott City. To schedule an audition, call 410-747-1208.showtimesingers.net ♦

Still Life Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing features a large revolving collection of original art by top local and regional artists as well as museum-quality custom framing at reasonable prices. Gallery hours: Wed–Sun11am–6pm.Free.EllicottCity.410-461-1616.stilllifegallery.net

That’s Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center offers group classes for all skill levels. Classes run as a monthly series, with dances changing on a monthly basis. A range of class packages is offered; drop-ins also welcome. No partner necessary. See website for sched-ule, pricing, and calendar of special events. Jessup. 301-776-0085.thatsdancingballroom.com

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Oakland Mills Community Association presents The Polar Express. The magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s clas-sicstorycomestolife!5:30&7:30pm.Callforpricing&tickets.TheOtherBarn,Columbia.410-730-4610.oaklandmills.org

4Howard County Arts Council’s Annual Open House & Holiday Sale. Shop for unique art and craft items including jewelry, paintings, photography, fiber art, and more! 5:30–8:30pm. HCAC resident artists host open studios 7–8pm. Free admission. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). hocoarts.org

5The Columbia Orchestra presents Copland and Elgar. Jonathan Carney returns for Sibelius’ breathtaking Violin Concerto the week of the composer’s 150th birthday. Elgar’s famous Enigma,Bernstein’sOverturetoCandide

Exhibits:Artists’ Gallery. All Member Holiday Show & Sale. Multimedia show featuring works by more than 20 gal-leryartists.12/1–1/1.Reception:12/4,6–8pm.SpecialSale:12/5,10am–3pm.‘Yart Sale’ Members Winter Show & Sale. Art books, frames, etc. for sale along with art-workofferedatspecialprices.1/4–1/29.Reception:1/8,6–8pm.Introductions.Membershow.2/1–2/26.Recep-tion:2/5,6–8pm.Galleryhours:Mon–Fri10am–5pm,Sat9:30am–3:30pm.Free.Columbia. 410-740-8249.artistsgallerycolumbia.com

Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House. Baltimore Watercolor Society.10/29–12/12.Karen Carpenter, Martha Lohaus, Irene Whitaker. Mixed media. 1/7–2/13.Reception:1/10,3–5pm.David Pumplin, Yolanda Koh. Photography and mixed media. 2/18–3/26.Reception:2/20,2–4pm.Galleryhours:Mon–Thu9am–9pm,Fri9am–5pm,Sat9am–2pm.Free.Columbia.410-730-3987.wildelake.org

Columbia Art Center. Singular Sensations. Annual holiday show featuring a wide variety ofartpricedat$150orless.12/11–12/20.Reception:12/11,6–8pm.Galleryhours:Mon–Thu9:30am–9pm,Fri9:30am–5pm,Sat9am–5pm,Sun11am–5pm.Free.Colum-bia.410-730-0075.columbiaartcenter.org

Howard Community College. Rouse Company Foundation Gallery: HCC Fall Student Invitational Exhibition. A multimedia exhibit featuring artwork chosen from each visualartsclass.12/3–12/10.Reception:12/3,5:30–7pm,awards6pm.RouseCompanyFoundation&ArtDepartment Galleries: Fahimeh Vahdat Mixed Media Installation. Vahdat’s work addresses human rights abuses, particularly violations against women in the MiddleEast.1/14–3/13.Reception:TBA.Galleryhours:10am-9:30pmdaily.Free.Columbia.443-518-4189.howardcc.edu

Howard County Arts Council. Gallery I: Art Howard County 2015. Biennial juried exhibit of work by Howard County artists. Guest juror: Paula L. Phillips, Community Artist and Professor at MICA. Gallery II: Inspired by Nature. Mixed-media paintings by Douglas Moulden, art quilts by Elaine Katz, and wood sculpture by George Wedberg. 10/30–12/11. Gallery I: HoCo Open 2016. Special 35th anniversary edition of HCAC’s biennial, non-juried exhibit showcasing Howard County artists. Gallery II: Let’s Keep in Touch. Artful postcards from exhibiting artists throughout the galleries’ past. 1/15–2/26. Reception: 1/22, 6–8pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 12–4pm. Free. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). hocoarts.org

The Meeting House Gallery. The Artful Spirit. WinnieCoggins,ChristinaBird-Walker,BrendaKidera,&JoyceRitter.10/24–12/24.Reception:11/22,1:30–3:30pm.Galleryhours:8am–9pmdailyexceptFederalholidays.Free.Columbia.410-730-4090.themeetinghouse.org

Perspectives Art Gallery. Perspectives 5 Year Anniversary Show. Artists from Perspectives’ past in an exhibit celebrating five years on Main Street. 10/2–12/31.Wiley Purkey—Painter of Ellicott City. 1/4–2/28.Galleryhours:Tues–Sat11am–5pm,Sun12–5pm.Free.EllicottCity.410-461-7763.perspectivesartanddesign.com

TheatreDrama Learning Center presents First Date, The Musical. TYA teen professionals perform the musical comedy that follows blind date newbie Aaron in his first encounterwithserialdaterCasey.Thu–Sat7:30pm,Sun2pm.1/15–1/24.$18–$20.The Addams Family. TYA teen professionals’ junior company performs the catchy musical about everyone’s favorite family of darkness. Thu–Sat7:30pm,Sun2pm.2/5–2/8.$13.Columbia. 410-997-9352.dramalearningcenter.com

Red Branch Theatre Company presents Peter Rabbit: A New Musical. This exciting adaptation of the classic tale by local composer and Red Branch company member Dustin Merrell marks Red Branch’s first ever worldpremiere.Fri&Sat7:30pm,Sun2pm. 12/11–12/19.Columbia.410-997-9352. redbranchtheatrecompany.com ♦

Rep Stage presents Antigone Project: A Play in 5 Parts. Five award-winning female playwrights bring five different explorations of Sophocles’ tragedy to life.2/17–3/6.$15–$40.Showtimesvary;callorsee

and Copland’s Danzón cubano fill out this multi-cultural program.7:30pm.$10–$25.JRT,Columbia. 410-465-8777.columbiaorchestra.org ♦

Howard County Recreation & Parks presents the 43rd annual Holiday Mart Juried Arts & Crafts Show. Shop for seasonal gifts and unique handcrafted items created by140juriedartisans.10am–5pm.$5;discountcouponsavailable on website. Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Cooksville.410-313-4700.howardcountymd.gov/rap

6The Columbia Bands presents a Winter Concert fea-turing the Columbia Concert Band, the Columbia Jazz Band, and Flute Cocktail. 3pm. Free. River Hill High School, Clarksville. columbiabands.org ♦

Columbia Pro Cantare presents Handel: Messiah with Amy Van Roekel, soprano; Leah Serr, mezzo; Mark Schowalter, tenor; Steven Eddy, baritone; Henry Lowe positiveorgan;andFestivalOrchestra.7:30pm,withpost-concertreception;pre-concertlecture,6:30pm.$10–$25.JRT,Columbia.410-799-9321. procantare.org ♦

Howard Community College Music Department presents Student Ensemble Concert: HCC Singers and HCC-Bain Senior Center Choir.4pm.$7.HorowitzCenter, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

Oakland Mills Community Association presents Jazz in the Mills: Holiday Extravaganza. An evening of jazzwithLoriWilliams.5–8pm.$25–$30.TheOtherBarn,Columbia.410-730-4610.oaklandmills.org

ShowTime Singers presents its 8th annual concert of Broadway, pop, and patriotic music favorites at the Ellicott City Senior Center. 2pm. Free. Seating limited; call for reservations. Ellicott City. 410-313-1400. showtimesingers.net ♦

Sundays At Three presents The Poulenc Trio. $10–$15;17&underfreewithadult.ChristEpiscopalChurch,Columbia.443-288-3179.sundaysatthree.org ♦

7Howard Community College Music Department presents Music Department Spotlight Concert.7:30pm.Free. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

8Howard Community College Music Department presents Student Ensemble Concert: Jazz Ensemble. 7:30pm.$7.HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

9Oakland Mills Community Association presents Gingerbread House Decorating. Supplies included. 6:30–8:30pm.$20.TheOtherBarn,Columbia. 410-730-4610.oaklandmills.org

10Howard Community College Music Department presents Student Ensemble Concert: Chamber Ensemble. 7:30pm.$7.HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

11Howard County Arts Council presents an ARTreach Courtyard Concert. An evening of live music performed by the Long Reach High School Music Program in an informal, relaxed setting. 5–7pm. Free. Long Reach Village Center, Columbia. 410-313-2787. artreachhoco.org

Howard Community College’s Arts Collective presents What Improv Group!?!? It’s a Wonderful W.I.G.! W.I.G.takesontheholidayseasonwithjoyful,on-the-spotinteractivestorytelling.7:30pm.$10–$15.Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. howardcc.edu/artscollective

13Columbia Pro Cantare presents A Christmas Noël. CPC Chamber Singers perform holiday music from dif-ferentcountriesandcenturies.3pm.$10–$15.ChristEpiscopalChurch,Columbia.410-799-9321. procantare.org ♦

16Columbia Art Center presents Sine Nomine Concert. Formed in 2015, the band plays a variety of Medieval,

Events are subject to change and advance registration may be required. Please contact each organization to verify event information.

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of events Renaissance, and Baroque music on period instruments. 7:30pm.Free.VantageHouse,Columbia.410-730-0075.columbiaartcenter.org

18Columbia Chamber Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet. Approximately one hour in length; for all ages. 7:30pm.$8;ticketsavailableonwebsite.HCCA,EllicottCity.410-465-7674.cindeevelleballet.com

Misako Ballet Company presents Holiday Studio Concert, featuring holiday-themed classic ballet and mod-erndancepieces.7pm.$3.Columbia.410-884-9690.misakoballet.com ♦

19Misako Ballet Company presents Holiday Concert, featuring holiday-themed classic ballet and modern dance pieces. 1:30pm. Free. Howard County Library System,MillerBranch,EllicottCity.410-313-1950.misakoballet.com ♦

19-20Howard County Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet,withliveorchestra.Sat3pm&7pm,Sun3pm.$14–$21.CentennialHighSchool,EllicottCity. 410-465-9414.howardcountyballet.org ♦

22Columbia Chamber Ballet presents The Nutcracker Ballet. Approximately one hour in length; for all ages. 7:30pm.$8;ticketsavailableonwebsite.TheGreatRoom,HistoricSavageMill,Savage.410-465-7674.cindeevelleballet.com

26Misako Ballet Company presents Winter Wonderland, featuring classic ballet and modern dance pieces and a winteractivityforyoungaudiencemembers.1–1:30pm.Free.Columbia.410-884-9690.misakoballet.com ♦

31Columbia Pro Cantare presents New Year’s Eve Soirée. Ring in the New Year with CPC, with music by JaredDenhardandfriends.Foodandcashbar.9pm–12:30am.$35.EllicottCity(addressprovidedwithticket).410-799-9321.procantare.org ♦

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Sundays At Three presents BSO Brass Quintet. 3pm. $10–$15;17&underfreewithadult.ChristEpiscopalChurch,Columbia.443-288-3179.sundaysatthree.org ♦

9Candlelight Concert Society presents Brentano Quartet, praised by the New York Times for their “luxuriously warm sound [and] yearning lyricism.” 8pm.$12–$35;freeyouthticketwithadultpurchase.HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia.410-997-2324.candlelightconcerts.org ♦

Rep Stage and the Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center present Challenge & Connection, a conferenceforwomenintheatre.9am–3:30pm.$15–$25. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. howardcc.edu/womenintheatre

10Howard County Concert Orchestra presents Viennese New Year Celebration, featuring waltzes and polkas of Johann Strauss, Jr. and others, with dancers fromHowardCountyBallet.7pm.$12–$25;17&underfree with adult. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, EllicottCity.410-461-7793x398.hococo.org ♦

11The Columbia Orchestra presents an open rehearsal. Enjoy wine and cheese in a relaxed setting as you watch Maestro Jason Love’s interpretation unfoldwithourtalentedmusicians.7:30–10pm.Free.TheGatheringPlace,Clarksville.410-465-8777.columbiaorchestra.org ♦

18Columbia Art Center presents Patricia Van Amburg: Myth Discussion. Enjoy a discussion with the guest editor of the myth-themed Little Patuxent Review issue, Ariadne’s Thread.7pm.Free.Columbia.410-730-0075.columbiaartcenter.org

22Howard County Arts Council hosts a reception for two exhibits. Gallery I: HoCo Open 2016. Special 35th anniversary edition of HCAC’s biennial, non-juried exhibit showcasing Howard County artists. Gallery II: Let’s Keep in Touch. Artful postcards from past HCAC exhibiting artists. 6–8pm. Free. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. hocoarts.org

29Oakland Mills Community Association presents Lively Arts for Little Ones: Pam the Kindersinger. 10am. $5,ages2&up.TheOtherBarn,Columbia. 410-730-4610.oaklandmills.org

30The Columbia Orchestra presents Daybreak of Freedom. The beauty and intensity of Joseph Schwantner’s music are matched only by the stirring and ever-relevant words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.7:30pm.$10–$25.JRT,Columbia.410-465-8777.columbiaorchestra.org ♦

31Candlelight Concert Society’s CandleKids presents Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School by Theatreworks. Junie B. Jones shows how school is sometimes scary, sometimes super-fun, and always something to sing about! 2 & 4pm. $11. HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia.410-997-2324.candlelightconcerts.org ♦

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Candlelight Concert Society presents Baroque Band, hailed as “an excellent period instrument orchestra” by the Wall Street Journal and named one of BBC Music Magazine’s topfivebaroqueensembles.8pm.$12–$35;freeyouthticket with adult purchase. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia.410-997-2324.candlelightconcerts.org ♦

Silhouette Stages presents Cabaret Night. An evening of local amateur and professional talent. $10; intermis-sion dessert included. 8pm. Slayton House, Columbia. 410-637-5289. silhouettestages.com ♦

7Misako Ballet Company presents The Undersea Pal-ace & Cinderella Suite. Featuring the debut of the original one-act ballet based on folktales of Urashima Taro, selec-tions from “Cinderella”, and guest artists. 2pm. $15. JRT, Columbia.410-884-9690.misakoballet.com ♦

Sundays At Three presents Bach’s Goldberg Variations for String Trio, featuring Ronald Mutchnik, violin, and theBSO’sPeterMinkler,viola,andSethLow,cello.3pm$10–$15;17&underfreewithadult.ChristEpiscopalChurch,Columbia.443-288-3179.sundaysatthree.org ♦

8Howard Community College’s Arts Collective presents What Improv Group!?!? A Valentine Fit for Queens.W.I.G.putsonitsbestdressandaimsitsheart-shaped arrow straight at your funny bone! Recommendedforages12&up.8pm.$10–$15.Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. howardcc.edu/artscollective

11Candlelight Concert Society presents Valentine’s Concert. A musical celebration of love featuring top PeabodyConservatoryvocalists.7pm.Free;advanceregistration required. Howard County Library System, MillerBranch,EllicottCity.410-997-2324. candlelightconcerts.org ♦

12Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia presents Chalice Concert Series: Musical Arts International—IYAPC, featuring the International Young Artists Piano Competition’s2015winners.8pm.$15–$20; 14&underfree.OwenBrownInterfaithCenter, Columbia.410-381-0097.uucolumbia.net

12-14Columbia Festival of the Arts presents its 2016 Winter Festival: Beyond the Blues. Three days of jazz and blues music plus other art forms inspired by the African diaspora. See website for schedule, venues, & pricing. 410-715-3044.columbiafestival.org ♦

19HoCoPoLitSo presents its 38th Evening of Irish Music & Poetry. Esteemed poet Eamon Grennan, introduced by Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson, will read from his work, followed by a concert of traditional Irish music performedbyNarrowbacks.7:30pm.$35.Advanceticketpurchase required; see website for details. Horowitz Center, HCC,Columbia.443-518-4568.hocopolitso.org ♦

20-21Howard Community College Dance Department and the Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center present Howard County Community Dance Festival. Howard County dancers are encouraged to participate in workshops with guest artist dance professionals and share their work with fellow dancers. See website for schedule & pricing. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. howardcc.edu/dancefestival

20The Columbia Orchestra presents Young People’s Con-cert—Pirates & Princesses. Narrator Greg Jukes and Dance ConnectionsjointheOrchestrafor‘highseasadventure’including Scheherezade, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more! Play instruments at our Musical Instrument Petting Zoo between concerts. 10:30am & 1pm. $15; 11 & under free. JRT,Columbia.410-465-8777.columbiaorchestra.org ♦

Howard Community College Dance Department and the Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center present Howard Community College Dance Festival Gala Performance. Guest dancers and dance companies present worksonstageaspartofHCC’sannualdancefestival.7pm.$10. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. howardcc.edu/dancefestival

21Howard Community College Music Department presents Faculty Concert: For Love of a Woman. 4pm. $7–$17.HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

22Columbia Art Center presents Blues Repertoire: Denée Barr. Enjoy an evening of blues with songs by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and JudyGarland.7pm.Free.Columbia.410-730-0075.columbiaartcenter.org

26Oakland Mills Community Association presents Lively Arts for Little Ones: Musical Fun with Mr. Hyson. 10am.$5,ages2&up.TheOtherBarn,Columbia. 410-730-4610.oaklandmills.org

27Candlelight Concert Society presents Yekwon Sunwoo, Piano, recipient of First Prize in the Verbier Festival’s 2014 Vendome Prize competition, hailed by Le Figaro, Paris as “theworld’smostprestigiouscompetition.”8pm.$12–$35;free youth ticket with adult purchase. Horowitz Center, HCC,Columbia.410-997-2324.candlelightconcerts.org ♦

28Candlelight Concert Society’s CandleKids presents Brass Unlimited by C Street Brass. A journey through musical genres including baroque, tango, impressionism, jazz, funk, and some rock & roll! 2 & 4pm. $11. HorowitzCenter,HCC,Columbia.410-997-2324.candlelightconcerts.org ♦

Howard Community College Music Department presents Faculty Concert: A Woman’s Voice. 4pm.$7–$17.Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-3005. howardcc.edu/concerts

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HCCA . . . . . . .Howard County Center for the Arts HCAC . . . . . . .Howard County Arts Council HCC . . . . . . . .Howard Community College JRT . . . . . . . . .Jim Rouse Theatre u . . . . . . . . . . HCAC Grantee

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The Howard County Center for the Arts will be open from 9am–5pm on December 28, 29, 30 & 31

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artists BLOCKu HoCo Open 2016 is a non-juried exhibit celebrating the Arts Council’s 35th year of fostering artists and the arts in Howard County. Artists (aged 18 years and older) who live, work, or study in Howard County are invited to bring one piece of original artwork completed in the past two years to the drop-off on January 7 from 4:30–6:30pm. Artwork will be accepted for the exhibit on a first-come basis, one piece per artist, until the gallery is full. HoCo Open entry forms are available at hocoarts.org.

u Let’s Keep in Touch. Any artist who has ever exhibited in HCAC’s galleries is invited to send an “artful postcard” for this exhibit. Works must be standard postcard sizes and original creations. Small sculptural work and electronic media within the size restrictions will also be accepted. Full details available at hocoarts.org.

u ARTsites 2016. The Arts Council is seeking proposals from artists and sites for ARTsites 2016, a one-year outdoor sculpture exhibit on display from August 2016 to July 2017. Selected artists will be awarded a grant to participate in the exhibit. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2016. Submission guidelines will be available December 15 at hocoarts.org.

u Arts Scholarship. Do you know a college-bound Howard County high school senior planning on pursuing a visual

January 15–February 26 Gallery I: HoCo Open 2016Gallery II: Let’s Keep in Touch

The Arts Council celebrates 35 years of fostering artists and the arts through two special exhibits: In Gallery I we’ll have a special edition of HoCo Open, the ever-popular all-hung exhibit featuring Howard County artists. This salon-style exhibit is open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Howard County and drops off a piece of artwork at the designated drop-off time and date.

Gallery II hosts Let’s Keep in Touch. For this exhibit, we’ve invited any artist who has ever exhibited in the Arts Council’s galleries to send us an “artful postcard”.

We’ll cover the walls with artistic messages from artists throughout the galleries’ past.

Check out the Artists Block for details on participating in these shows.

Howard County Tourism will co-host a reception for both exhibits and their pARTners in ART networking event on January 22 from 6–8pm (Snow date: January 29). H

Current Exhibits at HCCAOctober 30–December 11 Gallery I: Art Howard County 2015Gallery II: Inspired by Nature

A celebration of local artistic talent, Art Howard County features 51 works of art from 45 artists who live, work, or study in Howard County. Paula L. Phillips, Community Artist and Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art, served as juror for the exhibit. In Gallery II, Inspired by Nature features three artists—Elaine Katz, Douglas Moulden, and George Wedberg —for whom the natural world is a boundless source of creative inspiration.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–4pm, and Sunday 12–4pm. To learn more about Arts Council programs and exhibits, call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit hocoarts.org. H

Upcoming Exhibits at HCCA

Brothers, Dick Jenkins, from Art Howard County 2015 (Photo courtesy of the artist)

Board of DirectorsMark Coates, PresidentBuzz Bartlett, Vice PresidentJulie Hughes-Jenkins,

Vice President Sharonlee Vogel, SecretaryJim Henstrand, TreasurerSteve Poynot, Immediate

Past PresidentEarl ArmigerDeborah ChenEllen Flynn GilesMary Kay KenneyMargaret KimFreda Lee-McCannMary PeitzDavid PhillipsBrian RosenbergJanet SchreibsteinKenneth SkrzeszChester StacyGeorge H. Wilson

Jeff Agnor, Legal Counsel

StaffColeen West, Executive DirectorKimberly Jensen, Deputy DirectorBeth Forbes, Gallery Director &

ProgramsStephanie Schuster, Development

CoordinatorDan Vellucci, Grants & Special

Projects Coordinator Adrienne Knight, Information &

Visitor Services AssistantPam Perna, Community & Web

Relations Coordinator

Building AttendantsGeorge BurgtorfEsben JepsenDoug Newhouse

Gallery InstallationJoe Largess

Office VolunteersNancy BersonShelley Horne

InternNick Zou

Howard County Arts Councilarts, theatre, music, dance, or creative writing degree? The Arts Council is seeking such students to apply for its Arts Scholarship program. Online applications are available at hcac.culturegrants.org. Deadline to apply is January 14, 2016.

u ManneqART. Wearable art entries are sought for the 2016 ManneqART: Sculpture on the Human Form exhibition. Annual ManneqART events include a Sculpture, Hair, and Makeup Challenge in June and a two-week countywide exhibit of wearable art in September. The themes for ManneqART 2016 are Flora, Fauna, Action, and Androids. Deadline to submit artwork is April 30. Visit manneqart.org for details.

u The Baker Artist Awards recognize artists from the Baltimore metro region for their dedication to art, mastery of craft, and commitment to excellence. In 2016, five artists will be selected to win prizes: the $50,000 Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, the $20,000 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize, and three $5,000 prizes: the Semmes G. Walsh, Nancy Haragan, and Board of Governors Awards. Artists working in any creative discipline are invited to apply; applicants must be at least 21 years of age and a legal resident of the Baltimore region since October 1, 2014. For details and to register, visit bakerartistawards.com. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2016.

u HCAC exhibit applications are due January 1, 2016. Exhibits are selected and presented in the context of multidisciplinary, thematic, juried, and invitational exhibits. Curators and artists are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at hocoarts.org. H