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This biennial exhibition of works by McDaniel Art and Art History faculty members encompasses a wide range of media, styles and subject matter, including paintings by professor Steven Pearson, chair of the art and art history department, Chinese-styled watercolor and ink paintings by professor Susan Clare Scott and intermedia and digital art by assistant professor Chloe Irla.

Other works by adjunct lecturers include photography by Walter Calahan, jewelry by Linda Van Hart, images and wall sculpture by Chinen Aimi, pottery and ceramics by Nicole Diem and mixed media by Nicole Ringel.
Rice Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, call 410-857-2595.

For adults. This month’s selection is All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For ages 11 – 17. Join us for an afternoon of board game fun! We will have a selection handy; if you have a favorite, consider bringing it from home and introducing it to your friends. All attendees need to register. Registration begins 2/6. Refreshments will be served. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

This five-person Kenyan acrobatic show, seen on “America’s Got Talent,” embodies the Bantu Culture of East Africa. The one-hour performance features fast pyramid building, limbo, chair balancing, comedy, fast skip rope, juggling and more – all set to high energy Lingala music.

Call 410-857-2265 or email jmoreno@mcdaniel.edu for more information.

The Annual FLICC Foreign Film Festival brings some of the best international cinema to the big screen right here in Carroll County.
Showtimes: 1pm & 7:30pm for each film.
Tickets: $7 Adults / $6 ages 25 & Under, and ages 60 & Up. CCAC Members receive additional 10% off
All films shown with English subtitles.
Feb. 7 | “Woman at War”
Halla is a fifty-year-old independent woman. But behind the scenes of a quiet routine, she leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias “The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-woman war on the local aluminum industry.
2018; 1 hr 41 mins; NR some brief nudity (Iceland)
Feb. 14 | “The Sapphires”
It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.
2012; 1 h 43 m; PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking (Australia)
Feb. 21 | “The Insult”
In today’s Beirut, a minor incident between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee turns into an explosive court trial that ends up dividing the two communities.
2017; 1 h 53 m; R for language and some violent images (Lebanon)
Feb. 28 | “Capernaum”
After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.
2018; 2 h 6 m; R for language and some drug material (Lebanon)
Tickets: http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/attractions_artscenter_events.asp.

For adults. Join us as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy! Each month features a different topic. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

For birth – 8. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Call 410.386.4488 for more information. 

For adults. Join us as we recycle bottle caps into works of art. Make a beautiful mural or a piece of jewelry to show off your creative skills! All attendees need to register. Registration begins 2/11. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

More than 30 employers recruit for job and internship opportunities. Call 410-871-3305 or email CEO@mcdaniel.edu for more information.

For adults. This month’s selection is On the Beach by Nevil Shute. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

McDaniel’s Global Initiatives hosts a screening of “Big Spuds, Little Spuds” as part of the World Wise Documentary Film Series. The film examines the effects of climate change and monoculture on one of the world’s staple food crops, the potato. Call 410-857-2461 or email amcnichols@mcdaniel.edu for more information.

This award-winning comedic short film takes the audience on a journey through stereotypes, examining the day in the life of three black males dealing with racism as well as prejudice from other black people. A forum called “The Hot Seat” follows the film, including questions and answers about social issues. Call 410-857-2265 or email jmoreno@mcdaniel.edu for more information.

Multidisciplinary artist Jennifer White-Johnson presents a visiting artist lecture. White-Johnson, who is an assistant professor of visual communications and digital media arts at Bowie State University, has been featured in numerous print and online publications as well as creative collaborative projects, including Print Magazine, The Washington Post, Maryland State Education Association, and the 2019 Women’s March on Washington. She also had two Grammy-nominated visual art designs. For more information on White-Johnson, visit jenwhitejohnson.com.

Join us for the first of our evening “Talks at the Tavern” speaker series at Historic Cockey’s Tavern. At 99 years old, Warren Dorsey is a Carroll County treasure. Starting school in the underserved Sykesville Colored School House, he then served in World War II, studied microbiology, and became a teacher and principal in Frederick, Maryland. Join us as we listen to Warren sing and tell stories about his fascinating life as his biographer, Jack White, interviews him. Refreshments will be served and we will be raffling gift bags that include In Carrie’s Footprints: The Long Walk of Warren Dorsey, written by Jack White, to two lucky winners.

The Annual FLICC Foreign Film Festival brings some of the best international cinema to the big screen right here in Carroll County.
Showtimes: 1pm & 7:30pm for each film.
Tickets: $7 Adults / $6 ages 25 & Under, and ages 60 & Up. CCAC Members receive additional 10% off
All films shown with English subtitles.
Feb. 7 | “Woman at War”
Halla is a fifty-year-old independent woman. But behind the scenes of a quiet routine, she leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias “The Woman of the Mountain,” Halla secretly wages a one-woman war on the local aluminum industry.
2018; 1 hr 41 mins; NR some brief nudity (Iceland)
Feb. 14 | “The Sapphires”
It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.
2012; 1 h 43 m; PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking (Australia)
Feb. 21 | “The Insult”
In today’s Beirut, a minor incident between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee turns into an explosive court trial that ends up dividing the two communities.
2017; 1 h 53 m; R for language and some violent images (Lebanon)
Feb. 28 | “Capernaum”
After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.
2018; 2 h 6 m; R for language and some drug material (Lebanon)
Tickets: http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/attractions_artscenter_events.asp.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

Every family needs a date-night. Here’s a special one for you and the ones you love.

Join MREC and Faith Lutheran Church for the movie “Indivisible” on Feb. 28th.
This is the true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. After Turner returns from deployment to Iraq, the harsh realities of war take a toll. When the Turners reach a breaking point, they must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle… the fight to save their marriage. This true tale depicts the real struggle that is sometimes faced by military families across the country.

Look for snacks and bottled water at this free event. Prior to the movie, the Marriage and Relationship Education Center will provide fun and interactive activities designed to strengthen relationships.
When: Friday, February 28, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 1700 Saint Andrews Way, Eldersburg, MD
Register online at www.mrecenter.org/events

Showtimes at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. $18 Adults / $14 ages 25 & Under, and ages 60 & Up.
This innovative show features spirited Irish dance and a variety of live Celtic music. Their thunderous percussive choreography is only surpassed by the thunderous applause when this talented dance company takes the stage!
Tickets: http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/eventdetail.asp?event_id=1025.

“Bullriding” presented by the International Bull Riders. Back for two Saturday nights this February 29th and March 7th! Watch as the top bullriders battle for final standings.
Doors open at 5pm, and the show starts at 7pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are FREE. Bring your children out for the Little Wranglers Rodeo prior to the start of the show. Food, drink and bleacher seating available! Get there early!
Go to www.GoIBR.com or call 301-748-0617 for more information!
For information on being a sponsor at this event or vendor spaces email rrensor@comcast.net or call 301-748-0617!

Delicious Mocktails & hors d”oeuvres provided by the Food chick. General admission is $95 which includes table card games, roulette, and more! For a seat in the poker tournament it costs $125 and it includes everything above. Poker seats are limited and the winner takes a 65″ Smart TV.

For ages 2 – 5. Join us for a playgroup just for preschoolers. Come enjoy a festive space where you and your child can explore and play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

McDaniel’s Department of Theatre Arts presents three student-directed plays by McDaniel students Zack Callis, a junior from Damascus, Md., Kendall Harnsberger, a senior from Baltimore, and Patsy Zetkulic, a senior from Arlington, Va. Callis directs “Fire Exit,” written by Stacie Lents, which opens in the aftermath of a fire, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. Inspired by fairy tales, “After Happily,” written by Dennis Bush and directed by Harnsberger, weaves together the stories of seven characters as they pursue what they believe will bring them perfect happiness. Directed by Zetkulic, “The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome,” written by Michael Ross Albert, examines the relationships between a group of emerging artists when a painter tears the artwork off the walls of a struggling independent gallery.

No tickets required. Call 410-857-2448 for more information.

This annual exhibition features a variety of artwork by McDaniel honors art students. Opening Reception: Thursday, March 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m.

Rice Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, call 410-857-2595.

McDaniel’s Department of Theatre Arts presents three student-directed plays by McDaniel students Zack Callis, a junior from Damascus, Md., Kendall Harnsberger, a senior from Baltimore, and Patsy Zetkulic, a senior from Arlington, Va. Callis directs “Fire Exit,” written by Stacie Lents, which opens in the aftermath of a fire, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. Inspired by fairy tales, “After Happily,” written by Dennis Bush and directed by Harnsberger, weaves together the stories of seven characters as they pursue what they believe will bring them perfect happiness. Directed by Zetkulic, “The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome,” written by Michael Ross Albert, examines the relationships between a group of emerging artists when a painter tears the artwork off the walls of a struggling independent gallery.

No tickets required. Call 410-857-2448 for more information.

This annual exhibition features a variety of artwork by McDaniel honors art students.Opening Reception: Thursday, March 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 p.m.

Rice Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, call 410-857-2595.

For birth – 8. Do you miss going to the playground during the winter? Never fear – the library is here! Show off your superhero skills in our big indoor obstacle course! Costumes welcomed. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

The Merchants of Main Street present the 2020 First Friday Schedule of Events.  A different theme each month on the first Friday…

James McBride, author, musician, and screenwriter, visits to discuss Deacon King Kong, his first novel since winning the National Book Award. In September, 1969, a cranky old church deacon shoots a drug dealer in the courtyard of a south Brooklyn housing project. The causes and aftermath of the shooting unfold in Deacon King Kong, told with insight and wit, and ultimately demonstrating that love and faith live in all of us. McBride is the author of Miracle at St. Anna, Song Yet Sung, The Anisfield-Wolf winning memoir The Color of Water, and National Book Award-winning The Good Lord Bird. He is an alum of Oberlin College and is currently a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. This event is a partnership between Penguin Random House, Carroll Community College, A Likely Story Bookstore, and Carroll County Public Library. A book signing will follow the author talk. Tickets include a seat at the author talk and a copy of Deacon King Kong. Please, no outside books. Additional titles will be available for sale from Carroll Community College to benefit the Carroll Community College Foundation.

McDaniel’s Department of Theatre Arts presents three student-directed plays by McDaniel students Zack Callis, a junior from Damascus, Md., Kendall Harnsberger, a senior from Baltimore, and Patsy Zetkulic, a senior from Arlington, Va. Callis directs “Fire Exit,” written by Stacie Lents, which opens in the aftermath of a fire, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. Inspired by fairy tales, “After Happily,” written by Dennis Bush and directed by Harnsberger, weaves together the stories of seven characters as they pursue what they believe will bring them perfect happiness. Directed by Zetkulic, “The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome,” written by Michael Ross Albert, examines the relationships between a group of emerging artists when a painter tears the artwork off the walls of a struggling independent gallery.

No tickets required. Call 410-857-2448 for more information.

The Ascension Country Breakfast is held on the first Saturday of every month. Come hungry, leave full. Called the best in Carroll County by many of our customers, a full all-you-can-eat breakfast menu including pancakes, Hahn sausage, scrambled eggs, hashed brown potatoes, egg and ham casserole, sausage gravy and biscuits, creamed chipped beef, assorted fruit, assorted pastries, fresh brewed coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, milk, and juices all at an affordable price. Plenty of parking in the lot behind the church off Ralph St.
The breakfast crew is always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to be involved with this monthly event that benefits the church financially, please contact the church office.

One of Carroll County’s favorite community events, the Penguin Random House Book Fair has something for everyone including discounted new books, children’s activities, featured authors and more! Book Fair is devoted to literacy and education and helps to raise much needed funds for student scholarships at Carroll Community College..

For birth – 8. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Direct from Ireland, award winning song, dance & music. Stirring songs of Ireland, rigorously precise dances, and traditional Irish music, enables you to experience the Real Ireland. Celtic Angels: Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston, and Ellie Mullane – Irish to the core and seasoned entertainers. The Celtic Knight Dancers, featuring Patrick O’Mahoney of Riverdance, perform with athletic precision in routines that leave audiences breathless. The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin round out the show with flawless interpretations of authentic Irish music. You’ll be enthralled from the moment the lights dim as you’re carried to Ireland on wings of music.

“Bullriding” presented by the International Bull Riders. Back for two Saturday nights this February 29th and March 7th! Watch as the top bullriders battle for final standings.
Doors open at 5pm, and the show starts at 7pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12 and children under 6 are FREE. Bring your children out for the Little Wranglers Rodeo prior to the start of the show. Food, drink and bleacher seating available! Get there early!
Go to www.GoIBR.com or call 301-748-0617 for more information!
For information on being a sponsor at this event or vendor spaces email rrensor@comcast.net or call 301-748-0617!

Direct from Ireland, award winning song, dance & music. Stirring songs of Ireland, rigorously precise dances, and traditional Irish music, enables you to experience the Real Ireland. Celtic Angels: Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston, and Ellie Mullane – Irish to the core and seasoned entertainers. The Celtic Knight Dancers, featuring Patrick O’Mahoney of Riverdance, perform with athletic precision in routines that leave audiences breathless. The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin round out the show with flawless interpretations of authentic Irish music. You’ll be enthralled from the moment the lights dim as you’re carried to Ireland on wings of music.

McDaniel’s Department of Theatre Arts presents three student-directed plays by McDaniel students Zack Callis, a junior from Damascus, Md., Kendall Harnsberger, a senior from Baltimore, and Patsy Zetkulic, a senior from Arlington, Va. Callis directs “Fire Exit,” written by Stacie Lents, which opens in the aftermath of a fire, as the community faces what appears to be a prank gone terribly wrong. Inspired by fairy tales, “After Happily,” written by Dennis Bush and directed by Harnsberger, weaves together the stories of seven characters as they pursue what they believe will bring them perfect happiness. Directed by Zetkulic, “The Grass is Greenest at the Houston Astrodome,” written by Michael Ross Albert, examines the relationships between a group of emerging artists when a painter tears the artwork off the walls of a struggling independent gallery.

No tickets required. Call 410-857-2448 for more information.

For ages 3 – adults. KPET’s trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Chamber Music on the Hill, in residence at McDaniel College, features soprano Stefania Dovhan and pianist David Kreider, senior lecturer in music, highlighting music by Rossini, Donizetti, Duparc, Ravel, Poulenc, and others. A reception follows the performance.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and active military members and veterans, and free for children, as well as students with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Music/cmoth.html. For more information, call 410-857-2559 or email dkreider@mcdaniel.edu.

For ages 12 – 17. Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it’s not all work and no play; we’ll provide plenty of snacks and games too! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Join the Century Drama Opening Knights for an evening of theatrical storytelling and song. Based on Robert Fulghum’s best-selling books, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life.

Tickets are $10 each, available at https://centurydrama.com

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

Join the Century Drama Opening Knights for an evening of theatrical storytelling and song. Based on Robert Fulghum’s best-selling books, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life.

Tickets are $10 each, available at https://centurydrama.com

Not your mother’s Irish band, this exciting Baltimore area band performs Irish rock and traditional Irish songs with a modern flare. Formed in 2010, the exciting Gaelic Mishap Celtic Rock Band from Baltimore includes musicians who span a generation, each bringing a unique musical influence to popular traditional and contemporary Irish music. These guys effortlessly blend the fiddle, guitar, bass, harmonica, bodhran and drums with unsurpassed vocals, to give you a show that you won’t want to miss!
Tickets: http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org/eventdetail.asp?event_id=2123.

The 10th annual Celtic Canter takes place in historic downtown Westminster, MD on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 9am with a picturesque start/finish. After the race enjoy a post-race party, awards ceremony and Irish celebration complete with pub crawl, live music, vendors, and activities for children.
Tickets: http://celticcanter.org.

For birth – 8. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

McDaniel students and alumni work with actors with disabilities to create one-act shows. Join a group of detectives and reporters trying to uncover how wealthy conglomerates travel to outer space with the help of a shady speakeasy during the show “Cosmic Crime.” “Island Mayhem” showcases a group of friends on vacation with one who needs to learn a valuable lesson through an epic prank that goes down in history.

Tickets are $5. For more information, call 410-596-0857 or visit BarrierFreeMD.com.