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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
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SUMMARY:Ken Friedman: 92 Events
DESCRIPTION:Ken Friedman: 92 Events presents instruction-based artworks spanning six decades by Sweden-based\, American-born Fluxus artist Ken Friedman. Visitors are invited to realize the artworks in their minds or\, better yet\, in real life. \nThe exhibition also includes contributions from Austin Sposato (with Chip Noland & Jeremy Olsen)\, David and Tara Gladden\, Eric Leshinsky\, Leslie Rose\, Robert Haywood\, Robert W. Madden\, Roderick Mincher\, Ruben Dobbs (filmed by Alison Harbaugh)\, Sammy Young\, Tom Levine\, and Wilfredo Valladares. \nAdmission is free \nExhibition on view January 15–May 10\, 2026 \nMuseum hours\nThursdays\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\nFridays\, 2:00–7:30 p.m.\nSaturdays\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\nSundays\, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. \nFree parking is available in campus lots off of St. John’s Street on Saturdays and Sundays\, as well as on Friday nights after 5 p.m. \nThe venue is on the ground floor and accessible to people with mobility challenges.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/ken-friedman-92-events/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum\, 60 College Avenue\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
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SUMMARY:Registration Open for Musical Autist Troupe
DESCRIPTION:Musical Autist Troupe is an inclusive group of individuals with and without disabilities. Participants select songs to rehearse and perform together in community settings.  Many of Troupe’s performance songs emphasize acceptance and empowerment.  The group also seeks to foster meaningful friendships and to create a neurodivergent community. \nThis Troupe is for ages 16 and up.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/registration-open-for-musical-autist-troupe-2/
LOCATION:Nichols- Bethel UMC in Odenton\, 1239 Murray Rd\, Odenton\, MD\, 21113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Musical Autist":MAILTO:TheMusicalAutist@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143040
CREATED:20260306T181119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T181119Z
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SUMMARY:She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory
DESCRIPTION:The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum proudly announces its newest exhibition\, She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory–a visionary presentation that examines the 250-year history of the United States of America through a Black Feminist lens. This exhibition brings together a powerful constellation of contemporary Maryland-based and internationally recognized Black women artists whose deeply personal and politically charged works bear witness to the past\, illuminate its impact on the present\, and conjure Afrofuturist visions. \nThrough a diverse range of media—including collage\, painting\, print\, photography\, textile\, installation\, and time-based media—She Speaks acknowledges Black women as active participants in the making of this country rather than passive bystanders\, highlighting artists who operate as historians\, archivists\, and scholars to tell their stories. Presented alongside rarely seen archival materials and family heirlooms\, the exhibition highlights the pivotal role Black women have played in shaping and preserving this nation since the Revolutionary era\, while envisioning liberated futures through cosmic speculation. \nFeatured artists include Elizabeth Catlett\, Alanna Fields\, Dr. Joan M. E. Gaither\, Charlyn Griffith-Oro\, Khaleelah I. L. Harris\, Martha Jackson Jarvis\, Fabiola Jean-Louis\, Jeannine Kayembe-Oro\, Zsudayka Nzinga\, Ada Pinkston\, Beverly Price\, Faith Ringgold\, Noreen Smith\, Darlene R. Taylor\, Jessica Valoris\, Savannah G. M. Wood\, and Alisha B. Wormsley. \nAs the nation collectively commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through coordinated national\, Maryland 250\, and Annapolis 250 initiatives\, this exhibition enters the conversation by expanding how American history is remembered and told. By retracing and reinterpreting these histories through the voices of Black women\, the exhibition challenges audiences to consider whose stories have been preserved\, and whose have yet to be fully recognized. \nShe Speaks is curated by Martina Dodd\, BDTM Curator of Collections and Exhibitions\, with curatorial support from Leslie Rose\, Exhibit Manager. Lending institutions include Academy Art Museum\, Galerie Myrtis\, Howard University Gallery of Art\, Washington\, D.C.\, James E. Lewis Museum of Art\, and Reginald F. Lewis Museum. \nShe Speaks will open to the public with an Opening Reception and Black History Month celebration on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. The exhibition will remain on view through January 16\, 2027\, with interpretive programming offered throughout the year to further engage with the exhibition’s themes of history\, memory\, resistance\, and Black women’s enduring contributions to the nation’s cultural and civic life.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/she-speaks-black-women-artists-and-the-power-of-historical-memory/
LOCATION:Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum\, 84 Franklin Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum":MAILTO:bannekerdouglassmuseum@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring Solo Exhibitions at the Arundel Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the Spring Solo Exhibitions of Artists  \nJoanna Bond and Marilyn Wiener. \nCurrently on display until May \nThe reception will be on March 11\, 2026\, from 5:00 – 5:45 PM on the first floor of the Arundel Center. Light food and drink will be served.  \nParking \nPaid Parking is available at Gott’s Court Garage\, 25 Calvert St. \nor John Whitmore Garage\,37 Clay Street\, Annapolis\, MD 21401.  \nEntering \nPlease enter through the front door of the Arundel Center\, which faces Calvert St.\, and sign in with security. To attend this event\, plan on bringing a government-issued ID. 
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/spring-solo-exhibitions-at-the-arundel-center/
LOCATION:Arundel Center\, 44 Calvert Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Council of Anne Arundel County":MAILTO:info@acaac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
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SUMMARY:The Human Condition
DESCRIPTION:An Art Exhibition featuring the collaborative works of local artists and members of Families Anonymous; open Mondays 1-6 and on appointment\, starting March 22 through June 7\, 2026\, Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracy’s Landing MD 20779.  (443) 333-9081; info@artslab.org.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-human-condition/
LOCATION:Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracys landing\, MD\, 20779
CATEGORIES:Arts Month Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Lab of South County":MAILTO:info@artslab-sc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T170000
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SUMMARY:Call-For-Artists The Stories of US: Exploring the American Experience and Narratives at BWI Airport
DESCRIPTION:Call-For-Artists The Stories of US: Exploring the American Experience and Narratives\n\nIn honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and in partnership with the Annapolis 250 Commission\, we warmly invite you to participate in a vibrant celebration of our county’s rich tapestry of people\, history\, stories\, and experiences. This exhibition offers a unique platform for artists and creators to express their visual narratives that encapsulate the American Experience in all its diversity. Recognizing that the history of our nation is an ongoing journey\, still unfolding and evolving\, we encourage artists to delve deeply into their personal perspectives as well as the broader community narratives. By doing so\, they will explore the cultural richness and profound connections that unite us\, inviting viewers to reflect on the shared journey of our collective history. Join us as we honor the past while inspiring the future through creativity and storytelling.\n\n\nThis exhibit at BWI Marshall Airport provides an excellent opportunity for local Anne Arundel County artists to showcase their talents to thousands of travelers. Exhibits rotate every four months\, each with a new theme. Located between Concourse C&D in departures (pre-security).
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/call-for-artists-the-stories-of-us-exploring-the-american-experience-and-narratives-at-bwi-airport/
LOCATION:BWI Airport\, 1743 West Nursery Road\, Linthicum Heights\, Maryland\, 21090
CATEGORIES:ACAAC Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Council of Anne Arundel County":MAILTO:info@acaac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
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CREATED:20260327T183517Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Watercolor Club Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Moments & Impressions Watercolor Exhibit: Fleeting scenes\, subtle emotions\, and the lasting impressions they leave behind as expressed through watercolor.  Exhibit Apr. 9-29\, Wed. through Thurs. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Artist reception Wed. Apr. 9\, 5:00-6:00 p.m.  Location: One Petticoat Lane\, 2 Annapolis St.\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-watercolor-club-exhibit/
LOCATION:One Petticoat Lane\, 2 Annapolis Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Watercolor Club":MAILTO:publicity@annapoliswatercolorclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T123000
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SUMMARY:Laura's  Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 4/17-5/29\, 10:00am-12:30pm\, Room: 103\, Price: $358 (WS26LS9) \nHand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel\, using only your hands\, fingers\, and simple tools. This 7 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. The student will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups\, plates\, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab\, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also explored.\nSupplies: Your first block of clay is included in the materials fee\, along with kiln firings and glazing. Any additional blocks of clay can be purchased during class or studio time.\nTeaching Artist: Laura Switkes\n(For more information\, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/lauras-hand-building-techniques-for-the-beginner-potter/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
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SUMMARY:Laura's  Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, 4/17-5/29\, 6:30pm-9:00pm\, Room: 103\, Price: $358 (WS26LS10) \nHand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel\, using only your hands\, fingers\, and simple tools. This 7 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. The student will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups\, plates\, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab\, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also explored.\nSupplies: Your first block of clay is included in the materials fee\, along with kiln firings and glazing. Any additional blocks of clay can be purchased during class or studio time.\nTeaching Artist: Laura Switkes\n(For more information\, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/lauras-hand-building-techniques-for-the-beginner-potter-2/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T204500
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CREATED:20260217T200331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200331Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Hall Presents: Step Afrika! The Evolution Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step Afrika! returns to Maryland Hall with a powerful\, high-energy performance that blends percussive dance\, rich rhythms\, and cultural storytelling. \nStep Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour is an electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ. As the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping\, Step Afrika! pushes the boundaries of stepping\, blending tradition with innovation to create an unforgettable\, high-energy experience. Don’t miss the evolution of step like you’ve never seen before! \nKnown for their precision\, passion\, and jaw-dropping choreography\, this internationally acclaimed company brings the stage to life with a blend of movement\, music\, and spoken word. Rooted in the legacy of HBCUs and African dance traditions\, Step Afrika! delivers an unforgettable experience for all ages. \nDon’t miss this celebration of culture\, connection\, and rhythm that will move your spirit—and your feet.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/maryland-hall-presents-step-afrika-the-evolution-tour/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T211500
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SUMMARY:COMPASS ROSE THEATER MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY  Theater Celebrates with a Cabaret of Award-Winning Musicals
DESCRIPTION:COMPASS ROSE THEATER MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY \nTheater Celebrates with a Cabaret of Award-Winning Musicals  \n \nCompass Rose Theater\, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis\, proudly announces Compass Rose Cabaret\, running April 10–26\, 2026. This musical revue\, featuring live piano accompaniment\, will showcase some of the theater’s most memorable songs since its founding in 2011. \nOpening night\, April 10\, will include a special Cabaret & Soirée Fundraiser honoring founder Lucinda Merry-Browne. Guests will enjoy drinks and dessert while mingling with the professional cast. \n“Our founder\, Lucinda Merry-Browne\, had a bold vision to bring a professional teaching theater to the Annapolis area\, and we’ve been gaining momentum for 15 years. Now\, we’re regularly earning prestigious Helen Hayes Award nominations and recommendations\,” said Barbara Webber\, Executive Director of Compass Rose Theater. “We’ve expanded teaching opportunities—this season collaborating with Anne Arundel Community College for Rent\, and this August partnering on our youth production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Historic London Town & Gardens for an outdoor\, interactive Shakespeare experience.” \nEach year\, Compass Rose Theater produces 4–5 professional shows\, one student production\, and offers multiple camps and classes for all ages. \nThe Compass Rose Cabaret cast features audience favorites from Helen Hayes Award–recommended productions\, including: Brady Cherneski (Annie)\, Jewel Freeman (Annie)\, Barrett Johnson (Little Shop of Horrors\, Annie)\, Keila Mumphord (Little Shop of Horrors)\, James Toler (Little Shop of Horrors\, Annie)\, and 17-year-old newcomer to Compass Rose\, Lily Glista. \nPerformers will present songs spanning the company’s history—from its first musical\, Oliver\, to its most recent\, Rent—as well as selections from The Sound of Music\, A Chorus Line\, Cats\, and other Broadway and Compass Rose favorites. \nThe production is directed by Artistic Director Madeline Austin\, with musical direction\, original arrangements\, and accompaniment by Jack Benedict (Little Shop of Horrors). The original script is by Barrett Johnson\, with choreography by Victoria Farnsworth (Annie). \nPERFORMANCE DETAILS \nDates: April 10–26\, 2026 \n\nFridays & Saturdays: 7:30–9:15 PM\nSat. 3 PM Matinee \nSundays: 4:00–5:45 PM\n\nLocation: Unity by the Bay\n4 Pointless Forest Trail\nAnnapolis\, MD 21409 \nSince its founding in 2011\, Compass Rose Theater has produced more than 50 professional shows\, earning eight Helen Hayes Award nominations and multiple recommendations. Known for its powerful storytelling and commitment to education\, the theater serves students of all ages across the DMV region. \nTICKETS \nTickets range from $25–$55 and are available until showtime while supplies last. Discounts are offered for students\, seniors\, military/veterans\, and groups of 12 or more. (Soiree fundraiser event tickets April 10 only: $60-100 include drinks and desserts) \nThe performance will take place in a cabaret-style setting\, with drinks and snacks available for purchase. Doors open 20 minutes before showtime\, and seating is open. Free parking is available onsite. \nPurchase tickets:\nhttps://www.compassrosetheater.org/compass-rose-cabaret\nor via InstantSeats\nor call 410-980-6662
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/compass-rose-theater-marks-15th-anniversary-theater-celebrates-with-a-cabaret-of-award-winning-musicals/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Unity by the Bay\, 4 Pointless Forest Trail\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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