VOICES OF CARMEN
Sponsored by BOPA
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Dance & Bmore announces its third season of Voices of Carmen, an innovative musical production and job readiness program that provides employment and on-the-job training for youth ages 14–21. In addition to the job experience and training this program offers, it also focuses on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through restorative practices, nonviolent communication, and small group discussions about emotional intelligence and healthy relationships.
Helmed by award-winning writer, director, and choreographer CJ Philip, Voices of Carmen blends pop, rap, and R&B with opera, bringing a contemporary spin to an iconic story filled with fresh yet familiar renditions of George Bizet's compositions and a dozen original songs written and arranged by CJay and Winston Philip. The culminating concerts begin Thursday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Eager Park.
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SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVALS
Calling All BCPS Families and Students
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Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) invites students, families, and community members to celebrate the season at a series of Summer Family Festivals. These events will include performances, live music by celebrity DJs, free food and giveaways, interactive exhibits, resources and vendors, on-site registration and free learning kits for kids of all ages.
The Summer Family Festivals kick off this Thursday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. at 3100 Swann Drive in Druid Hill Park. For more information, including the time and location of each festival, click the button below.
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ART WALKS AROUND TOWN
Last Fridays and First Fridays
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This Friday, July 30, from 5:00–8:00 p.m., take a stroll through the Station North Arts District and listen to live jazz at Alma Cocina, take in the art at the Motor House Annual Tenant Exhibition, and check out all the hidden gems this arts district has to offer. The event is free, but RSVPs are requested to track attendance.
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On Friday, August 6, from 5:00–9:00 p.m., the Highlandtown Arts District invites community members of all ages to participate in COVID-safe activities, including gallery tours, artist pop-ups, tastings, shopping, carryout dinner, and more! See the Facebook event for more details.
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FREE CONCERT EVERY FRIDAY
Live Music in Center Plaza
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All summer long, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is hosting free live concerts on Friday nights at Center Plaza on W. Fayette Street from 5:30–7:30 p.m. On Friday, August 6, bring a blanket and some snacks and listen to a few tunes from The Funk Family Tree.
For more information, and a complete summer concert lineup, click the button below.
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CREATIVE BALTIMORE FUND
Watch This Free Video Seminar
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Every year, BOPA partners with the Mayor and the City of Baltimore to offer grant funds to qualified artists and arts & culture organizations in Baltimore. Creative Baltimore has two primary grant programs, one for general operating support for organizations and one that provides support for individual artists. In the 30-minute video below, Baltimore City Arts Council Director Jackie Downs reviews both programs, including some changes made this year. If you plan to apply, you definitely want to see this. |
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Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
Sundays, 7 a.m.–12 p.m.
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The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar has welcomed back beloved elements like hot food vendors and the Bazaar’s artisans in a limited capacity, after offering a food-only market throughout the 2020 season. The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar continues maintaining public health regulations to provide a safe experience for all.
The 44th season is scheduled to run weekly, 7 a.m.–12 p.m. on Sundays, through December 19, 2021, with continuous adaptation to maintain health and safety.
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Photo credits: Edwin Remsberg and Tiffany Thompson |
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See the full list of farmers, food vendors, and Bazaar artisans by visiting the link below! |
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8th Annual Summer Plein Air Show Reception
Demonstration and Wet Paint Sale
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Hosted by Crystal Moll Gallery |
Crystal Moll is an award-winning urban landscape painter. Her brick-and-mortar gallery in Federal Hill showcases her work alongside other accomplished plein air artists. On Saturday, August 7 from 3–5 p.m., Crystal Moll Gallery is holding its 8th Annual Summer Plein Air Show Reception featuring work from 39 artists, a live demonstration, and a "wet paint" sale where you can purchase works freshly painted that day.
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Image courtesy of Crystal Moll on Twitter |
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INK SPOT PRESS
The Summer Workshop Show Is Back!
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Ink Spot Press is a nonprofit art gallery and intaglio printmaking workshop in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Their summer workshop show features prints by several workshop artists, including Raoul Middleman, Ruth Channing, Ian Jackson, Richard Hellman, Claudia Bismark, Penny Harris, and more.
The show runs until August, 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Openings to visit the shop are by appointment only. For more information, email theinkspotpress@gmail.com or click on the button below.
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SEASON OPENING CONCERT
Join the BSO for a Season of Discovery
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Image courtesy of Penn State via Flickr |
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Tickets for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's 2021-22 Season of Discovery go on sale on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. To kick it off, acclaimed violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman joins the BSO on September 11, 2021 at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for a program of Bach, Tchaikovsky, and Ravel. BSO's upcoming season has a little something for everyone — find out more at the link below.
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BREAKING GROUND
The Creative Alliance Is Growing
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Image courtesy of Delegate Brooke Lierman via Facebook |
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Last Thursday afternoon, Senator Bill Ferguson, Delegate Brooke Lierman, Councilmember Zeke Cohen, and Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby joined the directors of the Creative Alliance to break ground on the lot at 3137 Eastern Avenue. This site will be the future home of the Creativity Center — a new venture that will allow the Creative Alliance to expand the education, training, and multicultural community-building programs they offer. Once complete, the Creativity Center will boast a dance studio, teaching kitchen, and spaces for classes, workshops, and community gatherings.
Check out the current programming at the Creative Alliance's flagship space in the former Patterson Theater at 3134 Eastern Avenue at the link below.
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BOPA IS HIRING
Join the Team!
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Are you an avid appreciator of the arts? Does it bring you joy to connect people with opportunities? Do you love Baltimore in all its weird glory?
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts is looking to fill some key roles on our Marketing & Communications team. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit!
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