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Five dedicated individuals were recognized for their generous contributions to the Howard County arts community and ten talented young performers were given a chance to shine as the Arts Council presented its 16th annual Celebration of the Arts gala.

Returning for the third straight year to Howard Community College’s Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, the Celebration opened with a reception where guests sampled an assortment of culinary delights provided by area res-taurants, bid on works of art donated by local artists, and enjoyed the musical stylings of the pop/rock band The Lucky Few.

Following the reception, guests took their seats for the live presentation of the Rising Star Competi-tion and the 2012 Howie Awards. HCC President Kathleen M. Hetherington served as Honorary Chair for

the festivities, and Richard W. Story, Senior Vice President for Marketing at JPB Enterprises, Inc., emceed the event.

The audience enjoyed the stellar performances of ten Rising Star final-ists, then voted for their favorite, selecting dancer and Ellicott City native Margaret Kudirka as the 2013 Rising Star. Margaret’s amazing contemporary ballet performance, which she choreographed to Edith Piaf’s No Regrets, was a definite crowd pleaser. The other talented Rising Star finalists were MaryLee Adams (Musical Theatre); Mary Matthews & Melissa Wertheimer, Dahlia Flute Duo; James Ginnever (Musical Theatre); Rebecca Hargrove (Classical Voice); Shawn Naar (Monologue); Woobin Park

(Piano); Margo Seibert (Musical Theatre); Tian Lu & Yuri Shadrin, Shadrin & Lu Piano Duo; and Jennifer Sung (Classical Voice).

Intermingled with the Rising Star performances were presentations of the Howie Awards, given for outstanding contributions to the arts in Howard County.

The Howie Award for Outstanding Artist went to Bruce Nelson, a profes-sional actor and teacher in the Baltimore-Washington area for the past 25 years. A member of the acting companies for both the Everyman Theatre in Baltimore and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC, Bruce has amassed an extensive list of credits while also teaching his craft at a number of local colleges, including HCC. In his videotaped acceptance speech, Bruce expressed his gratitude that the strong sup-port he has received from the local arts community has allowed him to build a career without having to adopt the typical actor’s itinerant lifestyle. “I thrived locally, I built an artist’s life right here in my backyard…staying local has allowed me to get to know people in my community and make lifelong friendships and start a family.”

Shawn Costello was presented with the Howie Award for Outstanding Arts Educator. Currently a teacher at Lisbon Elementary School, Shawn has taught art in Howard County public schools for 24 years. She has also illustrated several children’s books and led students and parents in creating walking puppets for numerous community events. Shawn credits her mother, also an art teacher, with instilling in her the philosophy that has guided her teaching career: “The art and mu-sic room must be a refuge for children in the school—a place for acceptance, creativity, and joy.”

Honored as Outstanding Community Supporter of the Arts, Kevin Kelehan has long been a dedicated supporter of and participant in the Howard County arts community. A partner with Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr, Kevin has done pro bono work and fundraising for the Columbia Festival of the Arts, HCC, and the James Rouse Theatre partner-ship. He also performs in local community theatre productions. Accepting his award, Kevin noted the value of the arts to increasingly busy lives, citing the ability of “the crescendo of a symphonic piece” or “a work of art on a wall” to instill a “feeling of appreciation, quite apart from the rush of the day’s obligations, or tomorrow’s plans.”

Pat and Steve Teller were presented with a special Legacy in the Arts award. With a theatre background spanning more than four decades, Pat and Steve are an integral part of the Howard County theatre community. In their speech, Pat and Steve noted the satisfaction they get from working in supporting theatre roles, with Steve describing himself as an “enabler.” He summed up the couple’s feelings about the importance of the arts by quoting a sentiment he’d seen on a t-shirt: “Earth without Art is just ‘eh’.”

Celebration guests also enjoyed performances by pianist Brant Challacombe and Misako Ballet Company, with guest dancer Lester Holmes and choreography by Eva Anderson. H

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Celebration of the Arts in Howard County 2013

Tim and Kristen Hughes, Ann and Scott Nicholson (Photo: Lee Waxman)

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aunch a fun-filled summer season at Columbia Festival of the Arts’ free LakeFest Weekend, Friday, June 14

through Sunday, June 16 on the lakefront in Columbia Town Cen-ter. This annual outdoor event is jam-packed with live music, arts and crafts, hands-on activities for all ages, and fabulous festival fare!

Featured throughout the week-end this year will be multiple parades and performances of Squonk Opera’s GO Roadshow, a musical street spectacle on wheels. There will be live music on LakeStage throughout the weekend, including a grand finale

LakeFest Weekend: Your Summer Starts Here!

Thank you!

Celebration Sponsors 2013Title Sponsor Comcast

Sustaining Stars $5,000+The Columbia BankHoward Bank Howard County General Hospital M&T Bank

Supporting Stars $2,500+Corporate Office Properties TrustHavtechThe Jeffrey Group at Morgan StanleyElizabeth & Kenneth LundeenSusan & Steven Porter

Cameo Stars $1,000+Apple FordThe Danker/DeCapite Group

at Morgan Stanley Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLCKathi & Doug FergusonThe Howard Hughes CorporationKatz AboschKettlerJenny & Jay LeopoldLowe fsLesley Malin & Scott HelmShelley & Tommy MulitzElaine & Bruce NewhallNightmare GraphicsOrchard DevelopmentToby & Hal OrensteinPro-Built ConstructionRiparius ConstructionJanet & Richard SchreibsteinAl Scolnik & Lee AndersenSunrise Rotary Club of Ellicott CityPat & Steve TellerToby’s Dinner TheatreWhiting-TurnerWilliamsburg Homes

Media SponsorsThe Business Monthly Pixel Workshop

Food SponsorsAbsolutely Perfect CateringAlexandra’s at Turf ValleyChampps AmericanaCopeland’s of New OrleansDavid’s Natural MarketEdible ArrangementsIron Bridge Wine CompanyThe Kings ContrivanceKloby’s Smokehouse BBQLa Palapa TooLa Trattoria MonteseLeeLynn’s Dining RoomMango GrovePortalli’s Putting on the RitzRanazulStanford GrillVenegas Prime FiletWegmans

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Margaret Kudirka is named the 2013 Rising Star (Photo: James Ferry)

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performance by Son Tropical of The United States Army Field Band with their snazzy repertoire of Afro-Cuban and Latin music. Art lovers will find plenty to enjoy with ArtWorks, a fine art exhibit in the American City Building and ArtPark, the juried fine art and crafts show featuring 60 artisans. As always, children are invited to explore the visual arts with unique activities led by KidzArt, Howard County’s celebrated advo-cates of child creativity.

With all its enticing variety, LakeFest is merely the kickoff for the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ 16-day season, featuring a variety

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Squonk Opera’s Go Roadshow, inspired by the traveling circuses and medicine shows of yesteryear (Photo: Columbia Festival of the Arts)

2012 summer campers proudly display their needlework (Photo: HCAC)

Summer Arts Camp is Here!

Register your child now for Summer Visual & Performing Arts Camps at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Week-long sessions, running June 24 to August 16, provide a fun and creative summer experience for students entering grades K-7. Full- or half-day sessions and extended care are available. New offerings this year include Pop Art, Needle Felting Fun, and Let’s Make a Game. Visit our website at www.hocoarts.org for complete class descriptions and registration. H

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of events Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia presents In the Heights. Propelled by the rhythms of hip hop, Broadway tunes, and Latin music, this universal tale of family, culture, neighborhood, and community will bring joy to audiences of all ages! 5/3–7/21. Show times and prices vary; call for details. Columbia. 410-730-8311. www.tobysdinnertheatre.com

Summer Classes & Camps

Artipre offers Summer Art Camps for children and teens, exploring a variety of art forms. European Art Tour, Facial Anatomy, Mixed Media, & more! 1-week sessions, 6/24–8/23. Call for schedule & pricing. Ellicott City. 410-465-7788. www.artipre.com

Ballet Mobile offers ballet classes for intermediate and advanced dancers all summer long. Tues & Fri 6:15–7:15pm, Sat 12:15–1:15pm. Drop-ins welcome. Call for pricing. Intensive Theatre Ballet Workshop. Ages 11 to adult. 8/19–8/22. 10am–5pm; free perfor-mance 8/22, 6:30pm. Call for pricing. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-382-1377. www.balletmobile.org

Drama Learning Center offers 1-, 2-, and 3-week summer Dramatic Arts Camps for grades pre-K–12. Each session features a unique theme and culminates in a final performance. 6/21–8/23. 9am–3pm; extended care available. Call for session dates and pricing. Advance registration required. Columbia. 410-997-9352. www.dramalearningcenter.com

Howard County Arts Council offers Visual and Performing Arts Summer Camps for grades K–7. Monster Madness, Dancin’ Days, Needle Felting Fun, Creative Collage, Stuck on Shakespeare, and more! Camps offered in 4- and 5-day sessions, 6/24–8/16. Extended care available. Advance registra-tion required. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). www.hocoarts.org

Howard County Ballet offers Daytime Dance Intensive, a week-long program with classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Choreography, and Pointe for ages 8–18, with an optional trip to New York on 8/24. 8/19–8/23. 9am–4pm. $270 (after-care and NY trip addi-tional). Advance registration required. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-465-9414. www.howardcountyballet.org ♦

The Music Institute at Howard Community College offers half-day summer music enrichment programs including Music Therapy with Art (6/17–6/21 & 6/24–6/28), Flute-a-Rama! (7/22–7/26), Gumbo Ensemble (8/5–8/9), and Movie Music Orchestra (8/12–8/16). See website for times & pricing. Advance reg-istration required. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-4297. www.howardcc.edu/tmi

Slayton House. Camp of the Arts offers musical theatre camps for children entering grades 1–9. Each camp session concludes with a theatrical performance. 6/24–8/9. Camp Conservatory offers a four-week camp culminating in performances of Pippin. 7/8–8/3. Camp hours: 9am–3:30pm; extended care available. Call for details and pricing. Advance registration required. Slayton House, Columbia. 410-730-3987. www.campofthearts.com

Studio Dans offers Summer Dance Camps for ages 4–18. Broadway Bound, Ballet Intensives, Boys Only Hip Hop, Under the Big Top, & more! 1-week sessions, 6/24–8/12. $150 half-day; $285 full-day. Advance reg-istration required. Summer Evening Drop-In Classes. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & more. Tue, Wed & Thu, 7/8–8/12. $13; $65 for 6. Fulton. 301-498-3267. www.studiodans.com

OngoingArtipre offers content-rich art education focusing on creativity, intelligence, self-awareness, and commu-nication. Classes available for ages 4 & up, including portfolio preparation for teens. Call for schedule and pricing. Ellicott City. 410-465-7788. www.artipre.com

Columbia International Folk Dancers is an ongo-ing drop-in group that meets weekly to teach and perform dances from the Balkans, Turkey, Israel, China, and more. Wed 8–10:30pm. $5; seniors, $3. Kahler Hall, Columbia. 410-997-1613. www.columbiafolkdancers.org

Howard County Ballet offers dance classes for ages 2 ½ to adult, beginner to professional. Classes offered in Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Jazz, as well as weekly master classes. See website for schedule and pricing. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-465-9414. www.howardcountyballet.org ♦

Exhibits:Artists’ Gallery. All Member Show, with special sale and extended hours during LakeFest. 6/3–7/26. Reception: 6/14, 5–9pm. Special Sale: 6/15–6/16 (call for hours). Open House: 7/13, 11am–1pm. Local Color: Annual Juried Show. Open to area artists 18 & over; see website for prospectus and application deadlines. 7/29–8/30. Reception: 8/2, 6–8pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9:30am–3:30pm. Free. Columbia. 410-740-8249. www.artistsgallerycolumbia.com

Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House. Maryland Art League Member Show. 6/4–8/15. Reception: 6/9, 3–5pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Thu 9am–9pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm. Summer hours (starting 6/24): Mon–Thu 3:30–9pm, Fri 3:30–5pm, Sat 9am–12pm. Free. Columbia. 410-730-3987. www.wildelake.org

Columbia Art Center. WEAR ART. An invitational wearable art exhibition in partnership with Columbia Festival of the Arts and Howard Community College, featuring traditional and avant garde mixed media. 6/6–6/30. Reception & Gallery Talk: 6/19, 5–7pm. Annual Theme Umbrella Exhibition. This year’s theme, Respect, is reflected in more than 30 umbrel-las created by all ages using different media. Part of Columbia’s Birthday Celebration at Lake Kittamaqundi. 6/21, 5–8:30pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Thu 9:30am–9pm, Fri–Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm. Free. Columbia. 410-730-0075. www.columbiaartcenter.org

Howard Community College. WEAR ART. An invitational wearable art exhibition in partnership with Columbia Festival of the Arts and Columbia Art Center, featuring traditional and avant garde mixed media. 6/6–7/28. Reception: 6/26, 6–7:30pm; Improv showcase by What Improv Group?, 7:30–9pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Sun 10am–9:30pm. Free. Columbia. 443-518-4189. www.howardcc.edu

Howard County Arts Council. Gallery I: Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2013. HCAC’s resident artists exhibit recent work in a variety of media. Gallery II: Beyond the Surface. Works by Anne Bagby, Jack Girard, & Liz Wolf. 5/10–6/23. Reception: 6/20, 6–8pm, in conjunction with Columbia Festival of the Arts; entertainment by All County Improv, 6:30pm; Resident Artists’ Open Studios, 7–8pm. Gallery I: Paint It! Ellicott City, juried plein air paint-out and exhibit. Watch the artists in action as they paint Historic Ellicott City, or set up your own easel and join the fun! Paint-Out: 7/12–7/14. Gallery II: purpose repurpose: ferrell & cleaver. Found object time pieces by Randall Cleaver & sculptural shelv-ing by Brian Ferrell. 7/15–8/23. Reception: 7/15, 6–8pm. Gallery hours: Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 12–4pm. Free. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). www.hocoarts.org

Howard County Arts Council presents ARTsites 2013, a year-long exhibit of twelve outdoor sculp-tures at twelve different sites throughout the county. Free. 4/30/2013–4/2014. Howard County. 410-313-ARTS (2787). www.hocoarts.org

The Meeting House Gallery. Abstractions. Cathy Leaycraft, Colleen Sabo, Bob Paulding, & Laurence Chandler. 5/19–7/13. Reception: 6/16, 1:30–3:30pm. Snap Decisions. Work by the Columbia Photo Artists. 7/20–9/7. Reception: 7/21, 1:30–3:30pm. Gallery hours: 8am–9pm daily. Free. Columbia. 410-730-4090. www.themeetinghouse.org

TheatreChesapeake Shakespeare Company returns to the historic ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute with two Shakespearean tales of love and power featuring strong-willed women: the tragedy Antony and Cleopatra, and the comedy Taming of the Shrew. 6/7–8/4. Show dates and times vary; advance ticket purchase required. Call for details. $38; children free. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, Ellicott City. 410-313-8661. www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com ♦

Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts. CCTA’s Teen Professional Theatre presents Shrek! The hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre. 6/24–7/21. Show times vary; see website for details. $10–$15. Reservoir High School, Fulton. 410-381-0700. www.cctarts.com ♦

Drama Learning Center presents Songs for a New World. The teen professional company, TYA, performs Jason Robert Brown’s powerhouse song-cycle musical. 6/14–6/22. Show times vary; see website for details. $16–$17. Columbia. 410-997-9352. www.dramalearningcenter.com

Misako Ballet Company offers classes in Ballet, Point, Modern, Creative Movement, and more for ages 3 to adult. See website for schedule and pricing. Columbia. 410-884-9690. www.misakoballet.com ♦

The Music Institute at Howard Community College offers private lessons, classes, and ensembles for students of all ages and experience levels. See web-site for details. HCC, Columbia. 443-518-4297. www.howardcc.edu/tmi

Oakland Mills Community Association presents Monthly Art Night. Bring your own materials and get together in a creative environment to work on your art. First Wed 7pm. Free. Stamping with Gina. An evening creating handmade cards. Third Tues 7–8:30pm. $15. The Other Barn, Columbia. 410-730-4610. www.oaklandmills.org

ShowTime Singers is a mixed voice chorus performing in Howard County, specializing in Broadway, pop, and patriotic music. Weekly rehearsals, Thu 7:30–9:30pm. Ellicott City Senior Center. To schedule an audition, call 410-747-1208. www.showtimesingers.net ♦

That’s Dancing Ballroom and Dancesport Center offers evening dance classes, introductory through advanced. Offerings include Beginner and Intermediate Group Classes, Latin Cardio, Open Dance Party, and Themed Open Dance. See website for sched-ule and pricing. 301-776-0085. www.thatsdancing.net

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Columbia Orchestra presents Wagner and Stravinsky. Selections include highlights from Stravinsky’s Firebird Ballet, Siegfried’s Funeral by Wagner, and Chen Yi’s Mount a Long Wind. Concert will also feature the dazzling tal-ents of the Young Artist Competition winners. 7:30pm. $10–$25. JRT, Columbia. 410-465-8777. www.columbiaorchestra.org ♦

Willowbrook Studio presents its Annual Art Show featuring works by the Willowbrook Painters. A por-tion of proceeds will be donated to the Grassroots Day Resource Center. 12–3pm (5/31, 5:30–8pm). Free. Oliver’s Carriage House, Columbia. 410-446-7584. www.willowbrookpainters.com

7Oakland Mills Community Association presents Welcome Summer, with music by Damon Foreman. 7pm. $5–$15. The Other Barn, Columbia. 410-730-4610. www.oaklandmills.org

8Misako Ballet Company presents a free studio con-cert tailored to families with children. 1–1:30pm. Free. Columbia. 410-884-9690. www.misakoballet.com ♦

That’s Dancing Ballroom and Dancesport Center presents Summer Showcase. Enjoy open dance and student and teacher shows. Refreshments provided. See website for pricing and details. Jessup. 301-776-0085. www.thatsdancing.net

9Maryland Community Band Day. Community Bands from all over Maryland perform. Flute Cocktail, a 10–12 piece flute choir based in Columbia, performs at 1:45pm. Columbia Concert Band performs at 6pm. Free. Lurman Amphitheatre, Catonsville. 301-741-0312. www.columbiabands.org ♦

12Columbia Art Center and Little Patuxent Review present a performance by We’re About 9. Local musician Brian Gundersdorf performs with the group as part of LPR’s monthly salon series. 7–8pm. Free. Columbia Art Center, Columbia. 410-730-0075. www.columbiaartcenter.org

14-16Columbia Festival of the Arts presents LakeFest Weekend. Outdoor activities, performances & live music all weekend, featuring Squonk Opera’s spectacle GO Roadshow, ArtPark Fine Art & Crafts Show & Sale, Chalk-It-Up contest, Fabulous Festival Food Dare, and a LakeFest finale performance by Son Tropical of the United States Army Field Band on Sunday evening.

Events are subject to change and advance registration may be required. Please contact each organization to verify event information.

of events Fri 5–11pm, Sat 12–11pm, Sun 12–7pm. Free. Town Center, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

17Columbia Festival of the Arts presents Movie Mondays. Sundance Arthouse Shorts: 10 standout short films offering a wide variety of artistic expression (adult themes/explicit language) 7:30pm. $15; advance ticket purchase required. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

18Columbia Festival of the Arts presents The Stoop Storytelling Series: Twilight Zone. No professional story-tellers, just average people with personal stories to tell: unusual, surreal, accidental, and astonishing. Visit web-site to learn how to tell your tale. 7:30pm. $15; advance ticket purchase required. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

19Baltimore Appliqué Society presents Travel Through Quilt History, with appliqué artist Rita Verroca. 7pm. Free. HCCA, Ellicott City. www.baltimoreapplique.com

20Howard County Arts Council presents a special reception, exhibit, and showcase as part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts, featuring Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2013, recent work by HCCA’s resident visual artists, and Beyond the Surface, works by Anne Bagby, Jack Girard, and Liz Wolf. 6–8pm. Entertainment by All County Improv, 6:30pm. Resident Artists’ Open Studios, 7–8pm. Free. HCCA, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). www.hocoarts.org

21Columbia Art Center presents Girls’ Night Out: Creating Itty Bitty Beads, a bead workshop taught by Kathy Fritz. $30–$40; advance registration required. 6:30–8:30pm. Columbia. 410-730-0075. www.columbiaartcenter.org

Columbia Festival of the Arts presents Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! The percussive-dance phenomenon electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire tap, sidesplitting humor, and finger-snapping. 8pm. $30–$45; advance ticket purchase required. JRT, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

22Columbia Festival of the Arts and Little Patuxent Review present A Musical Literary Reading. The local literary magazine celebrates the publication of its music-themed summer issue with a reading and songs. 2–4pm. Free; advance registration recommended. Oliver’s Carriage House, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

Columbia Festival of the Arts presents The Reduced Shakespeare Company: All the Great Books. The ‘Bad Boys of Abridgement’ take the audience on a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through a compact compendium of the world’s great books. 8pm. $30–$45; advance ticket purchase required. JRT, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

23Columbia Festival of the Arts presents ManneqART Hair Sculpture & Special Effects Makeup Competition. Makeup and hair artists transform live models into unique works of art. Preregistration gives attendees a chance to become one of the models; to register email free@columbiafestival.com. 8am–5:30pm. Free; advance registration recommended. Historic Savage Mill, Savage. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

ShowTime Singers presents a free concert featuring Broadway, pop, and other musical favorites with live band accompaniment. 2pm. Free; donations welcome. Reservations required; see website for details. Shangri La, Columbia. 443-574-2040. www.showtimesingers.net ♦

24Columbia Festival of the Arts presents Movie Mondays. A screening of Water Flowing Together, an intimate portrait of modern ballet dancer Jock Soto, followed by Q&A with the film’s producer/director Gwendolen Cates. 7:30pm. $15; advance ticket purchase required. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

25Columbia Festival of the Arts presents AudioBody: High Tech Comedy & Music. Hailed as Blue Man Group meets Smothers Brothers, AudioBody features an explosive mix of sibling rivalry, juggling, full-body contortion, technological mishaps, relent-less comedy, and upbeat music. 7:30pm. $15–$35; advance ticket purchase required. JRT, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

Columbia Jazz Band presents a Columbia Lakefront Summer Series concert. The band will perform jazz stan-dards as well as contemporary arrangements. 8–10pm. Free. Lakefront, Columbia. 410-309-2291. www.columbiabands.org ♦

27Columbia Festival of the Arts and HoCoPoLitSo present Patricia Smith: The Sound and Fury of New Orleans. Patricia Smith recites her poems in the voices of the peo-ple lost in the floods and fury of Hurricane Katrina, with musical accompaniment by a string quartet. 7:30pm. $20; advance ticket purchase required. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

28Columbia Festival of the Arts presents Pilobolus Dance Theatre. The wildly creative and physically daring troupe of dancers leap, fly, intertwine, and break all the rules. Part of Finale Weekend. 8pm. $45–$65; advance ticket purchase required. JRT, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

29Columbia Festival of the Arts presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The iconic group captures the essence of New Orleans’ French Quarter and the birthplace of jazz. 8pm. $30–$55; advance ticket purchase required. JRT, Columbia. 410-715-3044. www.columbiafestival.com ♦

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Howard County Arts Council presents Paint It! Ellicott City, a juried plein air paint-out and exhibit. Come watch artists in action as they paint Historic Ellicott City, or set up your own easel and join the fun! Juror Presentation: 7/11. Paint-out: 7/12–7/14. Reception: 7/15, 6–8pm. Free. HCAC, Ellicott City. 410-313-ARTS (2787). www.hocoarts.org

21Columbia Bands presents Maryland All State Concert Band. A performance by community concert band musicians from all over Maryland with guest conductor Dr. Harlan Parker of the Peabody Conservatory. 2pm. Free. River Hill HS, Clarksville. 301-793-0209. www.columbiabands.org ♦

26-28The Music Institute at Howard Community College presents Little Patuxent Opera Institute. A performance by participants in the intensive sum-mer workshop. Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm. $7–$15. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. www.howardcc.edu/tmi

31Columbia Concert Band presents a Columbia Lakefront Summer Series concert. Celebrating its 30th year, the band will perform marches and medleys to entertain all ages. 8–10pm. Free. Lakefront, Columbia. 410-309-2291. www.columbiabands.org ♦

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Artipre presents its annual exhibition, featuring more than 100 works created by preschoolers through adults. 10am–5pm. Free. Ellicott City. 410-465-7788. www.artipre.com

3The Music Institute at Howard Community College presents Gemini Piano Trio Chamber Music Workshop Performance. Gemini Piano Trio presents a final performance by participants in its five-week workshop for chamber music ensembles. 7:30pm. $7. Horowitz Center, HCC, Columbia. 443-518-1500. www.howardcc.edu/tmi

11Columbia Jazz Band performs as part of Lurman Summer Concert Series. Swing favorites as well as modern charts. 6–8pm. Free. Lurman Amphitheatre, Catonsville. 410-309-2291. www.columbiabands.org ♦

17Columbia Concert Band performs as part of Lurman Summer Concert Series. A wide variety of music, from marches to medleys. 6–8pm. Free. Lurman Amphitheatre, Catonsville. 301-741-0312. www.columbiabands.org ♦

Abbreviations:

HCCA . . . . . . .Howard County Center for the Arts HCAC . . . . . . .Howard County Arts Council HCC . . . . . . . .Howard Community College JRT . . . . . . . . .Jim Rouse Theatre u . . . . . . . . . . HCAC Grant Recipient

ARTsites2013 The Arts Council’s second year-long

public art exhibit, ARTsites 2013, is now in place at 12 locations through-out Howard County. This unique outdoor exhibition frees artwork from the confines of the traditional gallery system, making it accessible to all. Take a self-guided driving tour around the county this summer to experience Hope, Sentinel Magic, One Big Scoop, and nine other wonderful ARTsites sculptures for yourself!

ARTsites sculptures will be in place through April 2014. For a complete list of sculptures and venues visit the Exhibits page at www.hocoarts.org.

Jim Paulsen’s Sentinel Magic, installed at the Arc of Howard County (Photo: HCAC)

Candlelight Concert Society Welcomes New Executive Director

Candlelight Concert Society, an Arts Council grantee, has named Tracey A. Schutty its new Executive Director. Tracey replaces Bonnie Hoff, Candlelight’s Executive Director since 2007, who is retiring.

Tracey received her Master of Music and the Britton Johnson Memorial Flute Prize from Pea-body Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Purchase College, State University of New York. She

comes to Candlelight with a professional background in fi-nance and marketing as well as non-profit arts administration.

Board of DirectorsSteve Poynot, PresidentElaine Newhall, Vice PresidentPhyllis Madachy, SecretaryJames Henstrand, TreasurerSusan S. Porter, Immediate

Past PresidentDenée BarrBuzz BartlettMark CoatesMichelle DiNiroThomas FahsBeverley Francis-GibsonTimothy HughesTim KelleyMargaret KimFreda Lee-McCannMary PeitzChester StacyBetsy Stark

Jeff Agnor, Legal Counsel

StaffColeen West, Executive DirectorKimberly Jensen, Deputy DirectorBeth Forbes, Gallery Director &

ProgramsDan Vellucci, Grants & Special

Projects CoordinatorMelissa Wyse, Development

Assistant Amanda Harvey, Information &

Visitor Services AssistantPam Perna, Community & Web

Relations Assistant

Building AttendantsDon AndbergKelly BroderickGeorge BurgtorfMichael FarkasGlen NewhallShannon Townsend

Gallery InstallationJoe Largess

Howard County Arts Council

Gallery Hours

Monday–Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 12–4pm

Howard County Arts Council will be closed on the following holidays:

Independence Day, July 4, 2013

Current Exhibits at HCCA Through June 23Gallery I: Resident Visual Artists Exhibit 2013Gallery II: Beyond the Surface

In its 29th year, the Resident Visual Artists Exhibit show-cases recent work in a variety of media created by artists with studios at HCCA: James Adkins, Joan Bevelaqua, Andres Gomez, Myungsook Ryu Kim, Art Landerman, Diana Marta, Amanda Gordon Miller, Jereme Scott, Leora

“Lee” Smith, Alice St. Germain-Gray, Andrei Trach, Jamie Travers, Mary Jo Tydlacka, and David Zuccarini.

Beyond the Surface features work by three artists—painters Jack Girard and Anne Bagby and printmaker Liz Wolf—whose work bridges the divide between representation and abstraction while exploring themes such as family and self-image.

A reception will be held on June 20 from 6–8 pm in conjunc-tion with the Columbia Festival of the Arts, with entertainment by All County Improv at 6:30 pm and Resident Artists’ Open Studios from 7–8 pm. To learn more, call 410-313-ARTS (2787) or visit www.hocoarts.org. H

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BLOCKartistsu Paint It! Ellicott City Be a part of Paint It! Ellicott City, a juried plein air paint-out July 11–15, culminating in an exhibit at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Enjoy a summer weekend in historic Ellicott City as you watch the juried artists at work or set up your own easel and paint alongside them! For more information or to register visit the Exhibits page at www.hocoarts.org.

Volunteers are needed to check in artists, answer ques-tions, and install the exhibit. If you are interested in vol-unteering, please email info@hocoarts.org.

u Art HoCo 2013. The Arts Council is seeking entries from artists 18 and older who live, work, or study in Howard County for this biennial, juried exhibit. Deadline for entries is August 30; exhibit runs from November 1–December 13. For a prospectus and entry form visit the Exhibits page at www.hocoarts.org.

u Columbia Orchestra invites orchestral musicians to audition for the volunteer adult community orchestra. Auditions will be held August 11 & 12; call to reserve a time. Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia. 410-465-8777.

u Silhouette Stages will hold auditions for its production of 1940s Radio Hour in August. For audition dates visit www.silhouettestages.com. H

Artist Lida Stifel takes part in Paint It! Ellicott City 2012 (Photo: HCAC)

HCAC Awards Arts Scholarships Congratulations to the Arts Council’s 2013 Scholarship recipients!

Allison Berger • River Hill, $1,000, Literary ArtDevon Bragg • Oakland Mills, $2,000, Visual Art Stephanie Ichniowski • Reservoir, $2,000, Vocal Music Valerie Kamen • Hammond, $2,000, Vocal Music John Kantelis • Atholton, $2,000, Visual Art Emily Lowe • Marriotts Ridge, $2,000, Dance Yaeji Shin • Atholton, $2,000, Instrumental Music Jennifer Wegman • Hammond, $2,000, Instrumental Music

Rebellion by Jack Girard (Photo courtesy of the artist)

In Memoriam We were saddened to learn that local artist Al Bishop passed away in February. A resident of Columbia, Al was a frequent exhibitor at local galleries and was active in the Baltimore Watercolor Society. Our deepest sympathies go out to Al’s family and friends. Windows, by Al Bishop

Welcome The Arts Council is pleased to announce that Melissa Wyse has joined its staff in the position of Development Assis-tant. Melissa earned an MFA in Creative Writing from American University and a BA from Rutgers University. She will be responsible for administering membership and donor renewals, coordinating the Celebration of the Arts, corresponding with the HCAC Board, and a host of other duties. Welcome, Melissa!

KudosCongratulations to the following Howard County artists, recipients of $1,000 Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council: James Adkins, Visual Arts: Painting; Kelly Renee Armstrong, Solo Theatrical Performance; and Aline M. Feldman, Visual Arts: Works on Paper.