Community Calendar

Ryan Jaikeran, Bass
Jose Ceballos, Guitar
Jariel Moreno, Guitar
Abo-Keze Kangndum Ewimbi, Vocals
Sean-Michael Guikpa, Vocals
Zahra Barnes, Vocals
Jeremiah Awoseye, Keyboard
Logan Williams, Drums
RJ Jaikeran, DJ

After their last sold out show, the alluring and soulful spirit of The Daydreamerz returns to the Keystone ~ a genre-blurring force, fusing R&B, jazz, rock, gospel, and neo-soul with a vision born in College Park, MD. With origins from Guatemala, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, Philadelphia, and the Bay Area, their music radiates Black and Brown unity, transforming diverse roots into a singular, soulful sound.

Cécile McLorin Salvant (vocalist) and Music Director Jonathon Heyward perform works from the American Songbook, and brothers Demarre (flute) and Anthony (clarinet) McGill perform a world-premiere by Billy Childs.

For additional information visit www.BSOmusic.org, contact Patron Support via email at [email protected], and by phone at 410.783.8000 or toll free at 877.276.1444.

Between 1946 and 1953, Henri Matisse created 28 lithographic portraits for Poésies Antillaises (Antillean Poetry), a book of poems by John-Antoine Nau. Published posthumously in 1972, this rare volume remains one of Matisse’s least-known illustrated works.

Inspired by his brief 1930 visit to Martinique, Matisse translated Nau’s evocative poems—celebrating travel, music, and oceanic landscapes—into vibrant portraits. These reflect the artist’s collaborations with notable Caribbean and international models and are presented alongside works by two leading artists from Martinique and Guadeloupe, Germaine Casse and Serge Hélénon. This focus exhibition illuminates aspects of the transatlantic artistic circles active during the late French colonial period.

When was the last time you unplugged?

Disconnect, slow down, and rediscover what it means to be present inside the BMA’s historic Spring House, where acclaimed American conceptual artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian presents the Nature Deficit Disorder immersion room this spring. The powerful installation challenges our digital dependence and rekindles our connection to the natural world.

Inspired by journalist Richard Louv’s term “nature deficit disorder,” described as a growing disconnection from nature, often linked to diminished focus and negative moods, Hovnanian transforms the Spring House into a simulated nighttime forest.

“My work has long explored how technology shapes attention, mental health, and human connection. This installation emerged from my observations of society’s growing digital dependence, alongside my own experience of it.” –Rachel Lee Hovnanian
Away from the constant ping of notifications and endless scrolling, surrender your phone, surround yourself with fir trees, and let lantern light guide you. Hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and watch the flicker of a campfire casting shadows across the room.

In a world where we check our phones every other minute, Hovnanian invites you to linger for at least five minutes in the immersion room and consider what is lost when we give our attention to apps and devices rather than real-life experiences.

“What do we lose when our lives are constantly mediated by screens? I hope to offer a pause—an invitation to rediscover how it feels to be fully present.” –Rachel Lee Hovnanian

From the 1960s to the 2020s, Baltimore philanthropists Sigmund and Mary Hyman assembled a major collection of American art, with a particular focus on modernists of the Ashcan School. In partnership with BMA curators, the Hymans gifted a carefully selected group of important works to the Museum—a gift completed in 2024 following the passing of Mary Hyman, a longtime Trustee.

Featuring paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and a textile, Seeing the Essential: The Sigmund M. and Mary B. Hyman Collection of American Art explores defining themes of the Ashcan movement, including urban life, architecture, interiors, the figure, and portrayals of artists and performers. The exhibition also highlights an exceptional group of works by John Sloan, a leading figure of the movement.

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.

Work is shifting in ways many of us are still figuring out. The norms that once guided how we connect, collaborate, and get things done are not as clear as they used to be.

JCS invites employers, employees, and job seekers to join us for timely insights on the evolving workplace and what lies ahead.

4:00 – 5:00 pm | Networking Lounge for Employers and Business Leaders
A private networking hour for employers and business leaders, featuring early insights from our keynote speaker, Liz Fosslien.

5:00 – 6:30 pm | Keynote Program: The Future-Ready Workplace
Keynote by: Liz Fosslien, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Expert on Workplace Culture
Remarks by: Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce

6:30 – 7:00 pm | JCS 18th Annual Meeting & Board Elections