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June 2008
ROLLING STONE NAMES BALTIMORE "BEST SCENE OF 2008"
Rolling Stone Magazine's annual The Best of Rock issue features an article titled "The 125-Plus People, Places, and Things Ruling the Rock & Roll Universe." In this year's issue, Baltimore is named the "Best Scene of 2008!"
Check out what Rolling Stone Magazine lists as "The People and Places That Make Charm City a Hotbed for Rap and Art Rock"
 ANGELO SOLERA BOOK RELEASE AND VIDEO PRESENTATION
Creative Alliance
Wednesday, June 4th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - FREE
Angelo Solera (Mexican wrestler, basengi dog, pirate, circus clown, Scottish man on wheels, and a few other things) is now an author and self-publisher of his own book titled "The Journey: El Camino."
"After walking a 400 mile journey to Santiago of Compostela, Spain in 2005, Solera was inspired to share his experiences from this magical pilgrimage, and how he turned his life around from an immigrant teenager-turned-addict into a community activist, health care advocate, and political candidate."
The book and a video about the journey will be released at the Creative Alliance on June 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. All are invited. It's free and open to the public. A taste of Spain will be served for the event (tapas and sangria).
 FIRST THURSDAY CONCERT
Mount Vernon Park
Thursday, June 5th
Music starts at 5:30 p.m. - FREE
This month's concert features Langhorne Slim and the War Eagles, a folk-rocker based in Brooklyn. Opening the evening will be Baltimore's rock and jam band, 3fifths.
More Info
Don't forget to check the First Thursdays schedule every month right here!
LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS: PHOTOGRAPHY 1900-1960 CLOSING PARTY
Baltimore Museum of Art
Friday, June 6th
7:30 p.m. - FREE
Celebrate the final weekend of Looking through the Lens! Meet photographers who contributed to the "Looking Now: BMA Digital Photography Project" and hear poetry inspired by photographs in the exhibition.
Approximately 150 vintage prints by some of the world's best-known 20th century photographers are featured in this exhibition of iconic images by European and American artists such as Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Paul Strand, Dorothea Lange, and Gordon Parks. Drawn from the BMA's outstanding collection, these rarely shown photographs were produced during a pivotal period in the history of the medium - when photography became fully recognized as an art form.
Gallery guides, DJ, cash bar, and art making.
Call 443-573-1832 to reserve your space.
BALTIMORE ARTIST ALEXANDER FOLEY EXHIBIT
Grand Cru
June 2nd - June 30th
Reception Saturday, June 7th
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The paintings to be displayed have been poured, dripped, spilled, or sprayed onto the canvas to achieve loosely representational images. The results show an interaction of paint, drying agents, extremes of hot and cold, and extended drying periods. No paint brushes were used.
Grand Cru, located at 527 E. Belvedere in Belvedere Square (410-464-1944, grandcrubaltimore.com), boasts more than 300 types of bottled wine for sale, has three dozen small-vintner wines available by the glass, and taps new casks every other Wednesday.
Alexander Foley, a Towson Fine Arts graduate and established local artist, has been painting, sculpting, and exhibiting in the area for over 20 years.
 STARSCAPE FESTIVAL 2008
Fort Armistead Park
Saturday, June 7th
2 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Features:
- 5 stages of music
- full audio-visual assault: top of the line sound, over the top light shows, and 3-D laser light shows
- full art gallery featuring local and regional artists
- live 40 ft graffiti wall
- full bars until 2 a.m.
- interactive performers of all sorts
- local and regional vendors
- an amazing view of the sunrise as it comes up over the Chesapeake Bay
More Info
TASTE THE ARTS III - A WORLD TOUR OF TASTES, ARTS, & CULTURE
Young Audiences/Arts for Learning's annual fundraiser, Taste the Arts III, is fast approaching. Purchase your tickets today to support high quality and affordable arts education for all.
June 7, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Centerstage
Baltimore, MD
The evening includes:
- Arts, culture, and cuisine from the sunny beaches of Cuba to the colorful landscape of India
- Performances by YA artists, such as Ssuuna, the national YA artist of the year
- Menu tasting from top rated restaurants that include Tio Pepe and Ciao Bella
- A live and silent auction with spectacular items that range from a cottage in the south of France to weekend spa getaways
- An awards ceremony honoring arts champions in Maryland
- And more!
Bring your friends, family, and colleagues for this arts-packed evening of fun and delights. The more the merrier!
Click here to order your tickets online or call YA at 410-837-7577 ext. 13.
Click here to download the invitation and registration form.
Not able to attend? Click here to make a donation to support arts education.
BELVEDERE SQUARE
Fridays at 6 p.m., Free, Outdoors
"Summer Sounds at the Square" takes place every Friday in Belvedere Square, which is located 7 miles north of downtown and 2 miles south of Towson at York Road and Northern Parkway.
May 9 - The Crawdaddies (Zydeco)
May 16 - Junkyard Saints (Zydeco)
May 23 - Blues Therapy (Blues)
May 30 - Leaving, TX (Alt-Country)
June 6 - Sons of Pirates (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
June 13 - Donegal Xpress (Irish Rock)
June 20 - New Relics (Alt-Country Rock)
June 27 - Unity Reggae Band (Reggae)
July 4 - No Concert
July 11 - Mambo Combo (Latin)
July 18 - The Voodudes (Zydeco)
July 25 - The Barnburners
Aug. 1 - Junkyard Saints (Zydeco)
Aug. 8 - Sons of Pirates (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)
Aug. 15 - The Crawdaddies (Zydeco)
Aug. 22 - Donegal Xpress (Irish Rock)
Aug. 29 - FINS (Beach Music)
Aug. 24 - The Crawdaddies (Zydeco)
Aug. 31 - Mambo Combo (Latin)
Sept. 5 - The Voodudes (Zydeco)
MERCY MUSIC IN PATTERSON PARK CONCERT SERIES
Sundays and Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. on the Pagoda Hill
near Patterson Park Avenue and Lombard Street
 The Pagoda is open during concerts. Rain dates are the following Wednesday. The concerts are sponsored by the Friends of Patterson Park, Mercy Medical Center, and WYPR.
June 15 - Seed Is, Eclectic Blend of Funk, Soul, Rock, Rap, Folk, Go-Go, and Reggae
June 24 - Blue Sky 5 (Swing)
July 8 - Marianne Matheny-Katz (Jazz)
July 20 - Orquesta Son de Aqui (Salsa)
July 28 - Strykers Posse (Reggae)
Aug. 10 - Hedge Band (Irish Folk Music)
Aug. 26 - Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen (Bluegrass)
AMERICAN VISIONARY ARTS MUSEUM MOVIES
Thursdays at 9 p.m., June 19 - August 7
FLICKS from the HILL: OUTDOOR FILM series
Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch a great film inspired by the current exhibition ALL FAITHS BEAUTIFUL.
The American Visionary Arts Museum is open & free between 5 and 9 p.m. on Flick nights.
June 19 - Sound of Music
June 26 - Rebel Without a Cause
July 3 - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
July 10 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind
July 17 - The Gods Must Be Crazy
July 24 - Quiz Show
July 31 - Harold and Maude
Aug. 7 - Casablanca
KERPLUNK!
June 21 - July 19
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - FREE
Drop in to The Patterson for family art making fun. Families and kids of all ages! Create fresh art projects themed to the dynamic shows in our galleries. Stop in for a quick visit or stay for the afternoon exploring cool materials to make a collage, drawing, or sculpture. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required!
OPEN MINDS ART CLUBS!
Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons
June 26 to August 5 - FREE
 Have you thanked a bug today? These mini marvels are the true super heroes of our planet. Learn about their contributions to our world. Explore their forms and colors through painting, photography, collage, and sculpture.
Join our Open Minds Art Clubs! Creative Alliance presents fun programs connecting literature and the arts with our long time partner Enoch Pratt Free Library at Patterson Park and Southeast Anchor branches for 8-18 year olds, and classes for 5-7 year olds at The Patterson. Enjoy engaging stories, fun projects, great artist/teachers, field trips, and tasty snacks!
For more info and registration, contact Karen at 410-276-1651 or karen@creativealliance.org.
Click here for class schedule and more info!
BALTIMORE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Friday, June 27 - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 28 - Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 29 - Noon to 8 p.m
Call 410-235-4427
Come celebrate African-American ancestry with nationally known entertainment and educational exhibits. Volunteers are needed and donations are welcomed!
AAHF Website
OUTERNATIONAL MUSIC TOUR
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia, MD
Saturday, June 28
5:30 p.m.
The Outernational Music Tour, featuring Thievery Corporation, continues on Saturday, June 28, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Other bands to appear include:
Tickets/Seating
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Sunday, June 29th
3:00 p.m. - FREE
James leads an idyllic life on the seashore - until a rhinoceros kills his parents. Sent to live with his awful aunts, he conspires with magical insects to run away on an enormous peach. Based on the classic Roald Dahl book, this film mixes live-action scenes with stop-motion animation in the style of producer Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. Rated PG. $1 popcorn and sodas! (donations welcome).
BMA JAZZ IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Saturdays at 7 p.m
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden features critically acclaimed musicians performing outdoors in the Baltimore Museum of Art's scenic sculpture gardens. Enjoy the performance from intimate concert seating, picnic with sandwiches and snacks purchased from the outdoor bar, or make reservations for an elegant Jazz & Dinner on the terrace of Gertrude's restaurant. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind summer experience!
$18 BMA Members
$25 Non-Members
Free for Children 12 & Under; Tickets Required
July 5 - T. K. Blue
July 19 - Jackie Ryan
July 26 - Warren Wolf
Aug. 9 - Vanessa Rubin featuring Don Braden
Aug. 16 - Rolando Matias & The Afro-Rican Ensemble
LITTLE ITALY OPEN-AIR FILM FESTIVAL 2008
This year's festival continues the wildly popular format of presenting feature-length, Italian-themed FILMS BEGINNING at 9 P.M. on consecutive FRIDAY EVENINGS, starting July 11, 2008 through August 31, 2008 at the INTERSECTION of HIGH and STILES STREETS in the heart of Little Italy in the open-air amphitheater style.
These screenings are free and open to the public. Folding chairs are provided on a first come basis, although attendees may wish to bring a lawn chair to assure seating comfort and availability. Free popcorn!
July 11 - Moonstruck
July 18 - Seabiscuit
July 25 - My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Aug. 1 - Hairspray
Aug. 8 - Life is Beautiful
Aug. 15 - The Blues Brothers
Aug. 22 - Cinderella Man
Aug. 29 - Cinema Paradiso
MOUNT VERNON PLACE OUTDOOR MOVIES
Wednesdays, Late Summer, Schedule TBA
Join us for four free outdoor movies shown in the East Park across from the Peabody Institute in July and August. Enjoy a summer night out and picnic around the Park's elegant fountains while watching classic to contemporary films. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
-Tim
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