May 02 Thursday
Baltimore-native Kevin Jackson has been taking the smooth jazz industry by storm since 2012 collaborating with nationally renowned artists Wyclef, Maysa, Oli Silk and Erice Darious, to name a few. His current single fom the CD of the same name, “Elevation,” featuring Judah Sealy, can be found on the Billboard Smooth Jazz playlist and his previous CD, Watercolors on Sirius XM.
Jackson’s mix of original compositions and acoustic renditions take his listeners on a journey of anticipation for what’s next. Jackson musical diversity offers something for everyone as he dabbles in varied musical genres--Rock, Contemporary Christian, Jazz, Latin, R&B and more. Often called the “quiet giant” due to his humble and quiet nature, Kevin’s stage persona is anything but quiet. Clearly, most comfortable onstage front and center, Jackson comes to life in his live shows, setting him apart from other artists throughout the metro area.
In the last few years, Jackson has made his move from side man to lead performing on the Main Stage at Baltimore’s premier art festival Artscape, opening for R&B star Anthony Hamilton and performing or sharing national stages with noted percussionists Sheila E and her father Pete Escovedo, and national R&B and jazz artists El DeBarge, Dwele, Marcus Johnson and Cindy Bradley.
Ntozake Shange's first work and most acclaimed theater piece which captures the brutal, tender, and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, "For Colored Girls..." offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music and poetry and is performed by a cast of seven women characters.
Recommended for ages 16 and up
*Please note the special performance time on Sunday, April 21st and April 28th.
**Production contains: mature subject matter, coarse language, strobe effects, haze, flashing lights, and loud sounds
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.
Internationally acclaimed accordionist will perform classical music, folk music from Eastern Europe and other parts of the world, and his own compositions. Stas may also perform American favorites such as Tea for Two, Moon River, Rocky Top, and others.
His artistry, dazzling technical command, and sensitivity have brought Stanislav "Stas" Venglevski, a native of the Republic of Moldova, part of the former Soviet Union, increasing acclaim as a virtuoso of the bayan (Russian accordion). A two-time first prize winner of bayan competitions in Moldova, Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow, where he received his Masters Degree in Music under the tutelage of the famed Russian bayanist, Friedrich Lips. In 1992 Stas immigrated to the United States.
Stas is an accordionist, musician, arranger, entertainer and teacher. His repertoire includes his original compositions, and a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music. He has toured extensively as a soloist throughout the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the United States, including numerous performances with Doc Severinsen, Steve Allen and with Garrison Keillor on the Prairie Home Companion. Additionally, he has performed with symphony orchestras throughout the United States. He is a regular participant with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Arts in Community Education Program (ACE), has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, has done television commercials, and has performed in theater productions. Stas has produced numerous recordings and has published several books of original compositions. Additional information about Stas and his music can be found on his website www.stasv.com.
In-person seats: $20 / $10 studentsIn-person attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Streaming passes: $15Link will be sent out 15 minutes prior to showtime and will remain active through May 9
Donations Welcome!
May 03 Friday
Are you fan of the mysterious, the strange, the gruesome or the eccentric? Are you a writer or artist or film maker or performer? Draw upon your favorite works of Edgar Allan Poe and enter the 6th Annual Saturday “Visiter” awards, opening January 19, Poe’s birthday; deadline to enter is May 30, 2024.
The Saturday “Visiter” Awards are an international contest honoring a new generation of artists and writers inspired by the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe and recognizes the best in multiple categories such as film, art, performance, and writing. For more information, visit http://SaturdayVisiterAwards.org. Winners of the awards will be announced at the International Edgar Allan Poe Awards & Festival in October 2024.
The Saturday “Visiter” Awards are named after the prize a young Poe won in 1833 from the Saturday Visiter, a weekly periodical published in Baltimore. That prize launched the famed writer’s career. The fee for SVA submission is $25 per entry and nominees will be given a ticket to the Black Cat Ball, a prize medal and a “Saturday Visiter Awards” designation for their work. Judges for the 2024 awards include representatives from preeminent Poe institutions and arts locations, including Baltimore’s own Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, The Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, The Poe Cottage in New York, and others.
St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church in North East, Maryland will celebrate its 25th Annual Garden Market on Friday, May 3 (9AM-6PM) and Saturday, May 4, 2024 (9AM-4PM). The Garden Market features over 50 garden-related vendors selling a mix of plants, lawn ornaments, and natural products. Food vendors, music and kid's activities are also part of this free event. Location: St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church, 315 S. Main Street, North East, MD 21901 For more information, contact the Parish Administrator at 410-287-5522, or email: [email protected]
Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams is a 50-year career retrospective of artist Joyce J. Scott, one of the most significant artists of our time.
Co-organized by the Baltimore Museum of Art and Seattle Art Museum (SAM), this exhibition was developed in close dialogue with the Baltimore-based artist and her collaborators to reveal the full breadth of Scott’s singular vision through more than 120 objects from public and private collections across the United States. The exhibition will feature significant examples of the artist’s sculpture—both stand-alone and wearable pieces—alongside performance footage, garments, prints, and materials from Scott’s personal archive. Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams also features a newly commissioned installation and an expansive catalog.
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating Art majors working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media.
String players ages 12-20 are invited to audition for Young Musicians of Baltimore's 2024-2025 Season. Under the artistic leadership of music directors Doug Jameson and Melissa Hullman, students explore chamber orchestra repertoire ranging from the 17th century to the present day. With regular faculty coaching and individualized feedback, students develop technique in ensemble playing, style, and musical phrasing. Young Musicians of Baltimore is dedicated to developing artistic talent through adventuresome programming, building musical community, and equity and inclusion in the arts. Auditions will be held live on Saturday June 22nd and Saturday August 24th beginning at 10am. There is no fee to audition. Audition information is available at ymobmusic.org.
During the 25th annual Maryland Film Festival, we'll bring films, filmmakers, and audiences together in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the unique aspects of our community, while participating in and adding to the larger film dialogue across the country and across the world. Film for Everyone.