Community Calendar

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

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.

Exhibition
Transformations: Lain Singh Bangdel, Art, Nepal
February 4 – May 16 (closed March 15-22)
Monday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm
Asian Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts, Towson University
1 Fine Arts Drive, Towson, MD 21204

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1980s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

On View February 4 - May 16 (closed March 15 - 22)

Explore the remarkable artistic journey and cultural legacy of Lain Singh Bangdel (1919–2002), widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Art” in Nepal. This collection of paintings—spanning the 1940s to the 1980s— reflects and reframes the cultural, political, and emotional realities of Bangdel’s time and traces his evolving vision as he navigated multiple worlds: colonial and postcolonial South Asia, cosmopolitan Europe, and an emerging modern Nepal.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dwyer Workforce Development & It Works are hosting a career fair open to anyone interested in starting or growing their career in healthcare

Join us at TouchPoint Baltimore on May 14, 2026 from 12-3 PM (Eastern Time) for a fun and relaxed Healthcare Career Fair! Meet with healthcare employers, learn about open roles, and explore pathways into meaningful careers across the healthcare field. Whether you're just beginning your career journey or looking to transition into healthcare, this event offers a great opportunity to make connections and discover your next step!

Not sure where to start in healthcare? Members of the Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) team will be onsite to share information about DWD’s free healthcare workforce training program, which provides training, mentorship, and job placement support to help individuals launch and grow careers in healthcare.

Participating healthcare employer partners will be announced soon.

For more information and any questions, please contact Zsa-shane' Smith at [email protected].

"If you are living with Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy or other visual impairments, this group offers conversation, support, and the latest information on resources and assistive technology. Meets the 2nd Thursday each month from 2:00 – 3:00 pm with
option to attend in-person @ Edward A. Myerberg Center, 3101 Fallstaff Road or via Zoom/Phone.
For more information contact Amy Steinberg at 410-843-7457 or [email protected]."

Seven musical artists perform two original songs and are judged by industry professionals and the audience. The top two performers of the night return to the stage for one new song. Prizes awarded to the top performers. Entry price includes one beer.

Anissa Hargrove, the soulful voice behind R&B’s next chapter has been a defining presence in R&B for most of her life, pouring her heart into every note and telling her story through soulful, sexy and authentic music. She’s had the honor of collaborating with legendary artists like Gloria Gaynor, Kindred the Family Soul, The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Miki Howard, Chanté Moore, Glenn Jones, Shirley Jones of The Jones Girls and many more. These experiences have shaped not only her sound but also her deep passion for connecting with audiences on a meaningful level.

Tyrone Toomer is a powerhouse vocalist & entertainer from Washington, DC. He's known for his soulful sound, dynamic stage presence and incredible versatility. He's the co-founder of the well known tribute group, Forever Yours, honoring the music of The Mighty O'Jay's. In 2024, Tyrone achieved a major milestone by joining the iconic R&B group, Bloodstone, bringing new energy and soul to their timeless sound. Tyrone, known as "The Man With 1000 Voices" continues to captivate audiences with every performance, blending emotion, power and soul into every note.