Community Calendar

Maryland Art Place, in partnership with Hotel Indigo Baltimore, is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Maryland-based artist, Roo Taylor. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo, located at 24 West Franklin St. from April 17 - July 17.
A public reception will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 PM to 7 PM.

About the Artist:
Roo Taylor (b. 2003) is a Baltimore-based artist originally from Denver, Colorado. She earned her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and is currently a resident artist at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore. Working primarily with high-flow acrylic paint and acrylic ink, Taylor uses transparency and layered color to create abstract landscapes. Her work explores the interplay between the natural world and human relationships, exploring the emotional and atmospheric depth through fluid, natural spaces. Her artwork has been exhibited in galleries across Baltimore, Denver and New York, as well as internationally at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan.

Using light and color as metaphors for energy, Roo Taylor’s work traces the through lines between the natural world and human connection. Rooted in a deep reverence for transparency and hue, each piece is meant to reflect on the connection between feeling and form. Taylor invites viewers to experience emotional resonance as something inherently natural, alive, layered, and luminous.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 PM to 7 PM for a champagne reception at Hotel Indigo located at 24 West Franklin St.

Join Harford County Public Library for a free swingin’ celebration of the Library’s 80th Anniversary on April 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Fiore Winery & Distillery, 3026 Whiteford Road in Pylesville. The Daniel Bennett Group will perform an upbeat selection of 1940s-era music, bringing the timeless sounds of jazz and the Great American Songbook to life. The group was recently voted “Best New Jazz” by NYC’s Hot House Magazine. Be the first to hear music from their newly released album, “The Deconstructed Songbook.” Available at the concert will be Fiore’s specially crafted creations made just for the Library’s 80th Anniversary: a bold red wine, “Read Between the Wines,” and a smooth vodka, “Chapter 80.” Guests are welcome to bring snacks for the concert. Advanced registration is recommended at https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/15769452.

Ayomilekan Akinbinu, Guitar & Alto Saxophone
Kofi Boateng, Keyboard & Trumpet
Lucas Hanson, Keyboard
Imran Musa, Bass
Adeolu Opadina, Drums

Hailing from Laurel, Maryland, Sade's Collective blends R&B with the complex rhythms of highlife and the soulful improvisation of jazz. Born from jam sessions in a lead guitarist’s basement, the band’s name is a tribute to those collaborative beginnings, with "Sade" honoring the host and "Collective" representing their shared musical vision. Their sound is a unique fusion that feels both spontaneous and nostalgic, creating a vibrant tapestry of intricate grooves and rich melodies. Think Tony Allen meets the Vanguard — a sound that respects tradition while pushing it into new, exciting territory. Sades Collective is currently in the studio, crafting their debut music to share their fresh take on jazz with a wider audience.

Based on the beloved Newbery Medal- and National Book Award-winning novel—and the hit 2003 film starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight—this theatrical adaptation is a thrilling ride for audiences of all ages. When teenager Stanley Yelnats is hit by a pair of falling sneakers, his unlucky family curse strikes again. Wrongly convicted of stealing the sneakers and sent to the mysterious Camp Green Lake, Stanley joins a ragtag group of boys digging endless holes under the blistering sun—all in the name of building character. But as the layers of dirt pile up, so do the secrets buried beneath them. Part mystery, part adventure, and packed with heart, Holes is a wildly imaginative tale about friendship, fate, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story. Holes is “a fast-paced and inventive family show that works on every level” (The Stage).

1999 Newbery Medal
1998 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
1999 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction

A Soldier's Play is a gripping adaptation of the acclaimed 1984 film A Soldier's Story. This powerful production dives deep into the complexities of race, duty, and justice within the military, exploring the mysterious murder of a Black sergeant on a Louisiana Army base during World War II.

Screening of Robert Mugge's 1980 film Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise, a 60-minute portrait of visionary artist Sun Ra and his avant- garde jazz Arkestra filmed in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in 1978 and 1980.

The Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) invites you to join The Vision is Yours, a transformative regional forum focused on placemaking and placekeeping.

This multi-day gathering convenes urban planners, community leaders, designers, artists, and public officials to explore innovative approaches to reimagining public spaces across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area.

From inspiring keynotes and hands-on learning labs, to lively networking events and mobile workshops showcasing groundbreaking projects, the forum sparks the radical imagination needed to shape a brighter, more equitable and inclusive future shaped by local communities.

Experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Featuring more than 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story. Wander through its lavish halls, watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s dramatic final moments in an immersive gallery. Plus, with a virtual reality exploration of the Titanic’s wreck site more than 2.5 miles deep into the ocean, it promises to be a retelling of the Titanic story like no other.