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Join us at Bella Cosmetic Surgery for an afternoon of creativity and beauty at our Blossom & Beauty event! Bring your friends and indulge in the art of floral arrangement as you design your own bouquet. Plus, don't miss our exciting raffle with prizes including a $100 Gift Certificate, discounts on skincare treatments, and more! Reserve your spot today for a chance to win big and enjoy an evening of floral delights and friendship. -
Flea Market & Plant Sale
Attic Treasures, Flea Market Finds, and 'One of a Kinds'
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Plants, Plants, Plants!
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Nii Akwei Adoteye - Saxophones
Clarence Ward III - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Minh Vo - Piano
Obasi Akoto - Bass
Kevin Kearney - Drums
Nii Akwei Adoteye is a prolific saxophonist whose authoritative sound and passionate musicality have dazzled audiences across the region. His powerful sound and deft lyricism have made him a highly sought-after player, returning to the Keystone Korner stage having performed with luminaries such as Kenny Garrett, Kurt Ellington, Anne Hampton Calloway, Emmet Cohen, Branford Marsalis, Shelly Berg, Dave Douglas, and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.
He is joined by Clarence Ward III, a flugelhornist, saxophonist, and trumpeter whose lion’s heart style of playing positions him as the vanguard of reinforcing jazz music’s vital voice in these modern times. The leader of The Session, a mainstay jam session of the Baltimore community, Ward III is one of the most sought-after neo-jazz artists in the Baltimore/DC area. He has performed with a diverse range of artists including Gladys Knight, N’Dambi Blue, Robert Glasper, Nancy Wilson, Musiq Soulchild, Benny Golson, Aretha Franklin, and toured with R&B Soul Singer Ledisi.
Obasi Akoto is a veteran double bass player, composer, and educator. He is best known for his work with Elvin Jones and Jazz Machine and piano titan Cyrus Chestnut. Obasi has an extensive performance history, including performances and/or recordings with some of the greatest jazz artists in the world. When he's not collaborating with artists like Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, and Miguel Zenon, Obasi leads the Bright Moments Jam session at Keystone Korner.
Minh Vo and Kevin Kearney have been making a name for themselves in the region as two of the most precocious players of the new generation of jazz musicians. Making waves across the Baltimore/DC area, Minh and Kevin bring passion and ability beyond their years to the stage.
Don't miss this incredible night of jazz by some of Baltimore's best! -
Welcome to the wonderful world of improv comedy!
Could you imagine yourself:
- More confident?
- Connecting better with other people?
- Comfortable in unexpected situations?
- Making up things on the spot?
We know that you can, and this class will show you how! Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy with two skilled and supportive instructors. We'll play some very silly games, learn how to create characters, explore techniques to collaborate and create as a team, and even perform full improvised scenes together!
Of course, you won't be facing this new experience alone - you'll be learning these new skills with a team of new improvisers, and by the end you'll be ready to put on a showcase for your friends, family, and fans!
About this class:
Over six weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of improv comedy through a combination of warm-ups, games, exercises, and practice scenes. Highwire Improv's expert instructors will be with you every step of the way, holding the space to make silly choices, explore comedy, and learn how to create art together. No performance, acting, or comedy experience is required - but by the end you will be confident and ready to show off your new skills!
Each class session will run from 7-9pm ET, with optional time available after class to discuss and debrief:
Week 1 (May 9): Intro to Improv
Week 2 (May 16): Base Reality
Week 3 (May 23): Physicality
Week 4 (May 30): Characters
Week 5 (June 6): Emotion and Relationship
Week 6 (June 13): Putting it All Together
Week 7 (June 20): Student Showcase!
This class is in-person, but Highwire Improv also offers online classes - check out our page for other offerings!
About Your Instructors:
Tashika Campbell (she/her) began improvising in Baltimore, Maryland in 2017. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Tashika is a founding member of the award-winning independent troupe Cake Walk, and also performs with Dreamweaver. Tashika has headlined festivals across the US and coordinated the first improv festival dedicated to Black improvisers in the DMV. Tashika is also a sought after coach, teacher, and workshop facilitator.
Jess Robey (she/her) discovered her passion for improv comedy five years ago during an intro to improv workshop, and she hasn't looked back since. Based in Baltimore, Jess has performed at various theaters and spaces in cities across the East Coast.
Currently, Jess is a member of several Baltimore improv teams, including Babeprov, Croc Talk, Important Screws, Teen Angst, and the show she produces, Girl Talk.
Outside of improv, Jess finds joy in dancing, candle making, and writing. She sees improv as a liberating experience, allowing her to let go, have fun, and feel supported.
"To be able to let go and just have fun while feeling supported—that's what improv is to me." -Jess
About Highwire Improv:
Highwire Improv is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Our mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.
Can I Use Professional Development Budgets for This Class?
Yes, very often you can! We've even created a few email templates depending on what type of skills you'd like to highlight to your employer! -
KeraLink International Hosting Happy Hour at the Lord Baltimore Hotel to Support the Global Fight Against Corneal Blindness
KeraLink International (KLI) is hosting a charitable happy hour on Thursday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. at the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel Skybar. The LB Skybar will donate 20% of all food and drink sales during the event to KLI to benefit its mission of eradicating corneal blindness, a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Guests can mingle with industry professionals and enjoy the stunning view from the rooftop bar while helping to support the right to sight globally.
Admission to the event is free and discounted valet parking is available. Learn more and register at onecau.se/cornea (registration is not required but appreciated). -
The nation’s #1 touring tribute to Tom Petty, the acclaimed show accurately recreate the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert, honoring the music of this legendary American icon. -
The always popular Quaker Spring Market at Annapolis Friends Meeting will for the first time feature a kids activity tent with free face painting, treasure hunt and rock painting contest. -
The Reservoir Hill Garden and Home tour is an annual event that has taken place each spring for the last 28 years. The Reservoir Hill Garden & Home Tour is a largely outdoor event that encourages tour-goers to explore the unique historic residential buildings, family-friendly community spaces, and personalized gardens and homes that make our neighborhood so special.
Attendees will have the opportunity to venture inside some of Reservoir Hill’s most unique homes and lush gardens during a self- guided walking tour through the neighborhood. In addition to the garden and home tours, guests can enjoy refreshments from some of Baltimore’s best food trucks. The ticket also includes tours of Reservoir Hill landmarks like German Park, the Lennox Community Garden, and the Reservoir Hill Community Garden.
The proceeds from the tour will benefit the Reservoir Hill Association, a 501(c)3 community association for the Reservoir Hill community. The Garden & Home Tour is a well-established tradition in our neighborhood, previously hosted by esteemed Reservoir Hill organizations. RHA is honored to continue this tradition and showcase our beautiful community. -
Charles McPherson [also saxophone]
Terell Stafford [trumpet]
Jeb Patton [piano]
David Wong [bass]
Billy Drummond [drums]
For more than 60 years, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Wynton Marsalis, a longtime admirer says: "Charles is the very definition of excellence in our music. He is the definitive master on this instrument. He plays with exceptional harmonic accuracy and sophistication. He performs free-flowing, melodic and thematically developed solos with unbelievable fire and an unparalleled depth of soul."
Terell Stafford, acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism.
Jeb Patton, described as both a "young phenomon... on piano" and an "absolute great," has earned a well-regarded reputation in the international jazz community. The multi-talented Patton is known as a "player of great expression.”
Billy Drummond is acclaimed by Downbeat as one of the hippest and versatile bandleaders now at work, his thrilling, powerful and highly musical playing has also made him one of the most called-for sidemen of his generation.
Bassist David Wong has studied classical bass with Orin O'Brien of the New York Philharmonic, and jazz bass with legends Ron Carter, Ben Wolfe, and John Clayton. -
Jeanette Harris is the scintillating saxtress of smooth jazz. Jeanette’s energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are her solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do,” which hit Billboard’s smooth jazz singles chart from her previous album, Saxified. Classically trained in both sax and piano, a graduate of Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, and the saxophonist for the late, great Teena Marie’s final year of touring, Jeanette has weathered the fiercest challenges to bring the world her own brand of soulful healing vibes.
Jeanette has performed as a side musician with Howard Hewett and Deniece Williams and has opened shows for greats ranging from smooth jazz stars Kirk Whalum, Najee and The Rippingtons to R&B stars Babyface, Phil Perry and KEM. Jeanette Harris is unquestionably the next “Starchild of the Saxophone” touching hearts with every breath she takes.
