May 05 Sunday
Live in concert are Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant cellist Natalie Haas. With renowned virtuosity and joyful spontaneity, their cutting-edge string explorations span intimate chamber music, energetic dance music, traditional Scottish folk songs, and global tunes. Come see (and hear!) why the duo’s debut recording, Fire & Grace, won the coveted Scots Trad Music Album of the Year award, the Scottish equivalent of a GRAMMY.
Bright horns trumpet in spring with a trio of lively and beautiful works. Bach Cantata 51: Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen (Exult in God in every land) is the only work in Bach’s cantata catalog scored for a solo soprano and trumpet. It abounds with optimism and triumph. The work opens with a bravura aria for soprano trumpet and strings. The soprano and trumpet duetting is of the most brilliant sort, challenging both singer and instrumentalist to the utmost. Bach’s Cantata 153: Schau, lieber Gott, wie meine Feind (See, dear God, how my enemies), is a passionate cantata that opens with a striking four-part chorale. The concert concludes with more rousing horns from Telemann’s Ouverture in his Suite in D major. It is part of Telemann’s Music de table or Taflemusik, one of Telemann’s most popular compositions. These masters perfectly balance each other in this splendid program of the Baroque masterpieces.
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
West Virginia-born and Houston-raised, Jesse Lynn Madera is celebrated for crafting musical tales with profound and relatable lyrics while effortlessly blending diverse genres. Music industry tastemakers are taking notice of Madera’s distinctive talent. Music Connection Magazine recognized her as one of their Hot 100 Best Unsigned Artists. Last year, she emerged as a top 12 finalist (out of 6,000 entries) in the Americana category of the Unsigned Only competition due to her compelling performance of "Unchained." Madera’s dedicated fan base is a testament to her captivating live performances, which include sold-out shows at renowned venues like New York’s Bitter End and Nashville’s The Bluebird Cafe (where she shared the stage with Dan Navarro, Pete Mroz & Jim Photoglo). She has had a significant festival presence, appearing at Mile 0, 30A, Annapolis Songwriters, and Mile of Music. Madera was selected as a headliner for WMOT’s “Finally Friday” live concert series in Nashville, further solidifying her musical prowess. A dynamic performer, she has provided show support for acclaimed artists like The Zombies, Navarro, Maddie Poppe, and Mary Fahl. Her new album Speed of Sound was produced by Dan Navarro (Lowen & Navarro), seven-time Grammy winner Jim Scott (Tedeschi Trucks Band and Wilco), and Grammy-winner Ryan Hadlock(Lumineers, Zach Bryan), showcasing an exciting new chapter in Madera’s evolving musical artistry.
May 06 Monday
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.
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.
"If you care for a loved one with dementia, this group offers conversation, support, resources, and education. Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday each month, 10:00 – 11:30 am via Zoom. Facilitated by Alison Lynch, LGPC.Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Alison Lynch at [email protected] or 410-843-7514."
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.
First Saturdays is a series of free hands-on projects and activities for children held on the first Saturday of each month. This series will feature local community partners showcasing their skills in movement, storytelling, arts, tinkering, and more!
May 07 Tuesday