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SUMMARY:Diffused Eroticisms: Love\, Friendship\, and Bisexuality in the Writings of Iris Murdoch
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Ethics and Values presents Diffused Eroticisms: Love\, Friendship\, and Bisexuality in the Writings of Iris Murdoch\, a conversation featuring Miles Leeson\, Reader in English Literature\, Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre\, University of Chichester\, and Mark Hopwood\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Philosophy\, UMBC. \nWhile she is pre-eminent as one of the twentieth century’s great novelists and philosophers\, Iris Murdoch’s life as a poet has languished in the shadows. Yet throughout her life she wrote\, revised and re-wrote a sizeable collection of poems; publishing some but keeping many private and—ultimately—shut in a chest in her attic. \nTheir recent discovery marks a significant literary event. Ranging over nearly six decades\, these searing\, confessional poems balance craft with playfulness; psychological insight with Murdoch’s own personal feelings. As an autobiographical account\, they are unlike anything else. They shine a new light on Iris Murdoch’s turbulent relationships with men and women\, her decades-long marriage and extraordinary life. \nAt this event\, Miles Leeson—co-editor of the recently released Poems from an Attic (2026)\, a carefully edited collection of Murdoch’s posthumously discovered poems—will discuss Murdoch’s exploration of the boundaries of poetry\, philosophy\, relationships\, and sexuality with Mark Hopwood\, UMBC faculty member and author of the book The Moral Philosophy of Iris Murdoch (2025). The event will include time for audience discussion and is free and open to all. \n\nMiles Leeson is Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Center at the University of Chichester\, UK. Among his many publications are Murdoch’s edited poems\, Poems from An Attic: The Selected Poems of Iris Murdoch (Penguin\, 2026)\, his essay collection\, Visiting Mrs Bayley and Other Essays (2026) and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Iris Murdoch due from Oxford University Press in 2028. He is the Lead Editor of the Iris Murdoch Review\, the ‘Iris Murdoch Today’ series with Palgrave Macmillan\, and hosts the Iris Murdoch Podcast. \nMark Hopwood is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at UMBC. He is the author of The Moral Philosophy of Iris Murdoch (2025) and co-editor of The Murdochian Mind (2022)\, and teaches classes in ethics\, political philosophy\, 20th century continental philosophy\, and the philosophy of art. \n\nAdmission is free. Advance registration is recommended but not required. \n\nThis event is presented by the Center for Ethics and Values and is co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy\, the Dresher Center for the Humanities\, the Department of English\, and the Department of Gender\, Women’s\, and Sexuality Studies. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/diffused-eroticisms-love-friendship-and-bisexuality-in-the-writings-of-iris-murdoch/
LOCATION:Fine Arts Recital Hall\, MD
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Humanities,Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000
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SUMMARY:Somewhere Over the Rainbow of Row Homes\, We Fly — Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture presents the Opening Reception and Artist Panel for Somewhere Over the Rainbow of Row Homes\, We Fly\, an intergenerational group exhibition organized by curator Angela N. Carroll. On view from August 25 through November 24\, the exhibition features artists based in or connected to Baltimore\, exploring the city’s cultural landscape through experimental and interdisciplinary practices. The exhibition title is inspired by the narrative poetry of multidisciplinary artist NIA JUNE. \nThe Artist Panel will be moderated by Angela N. Carroll in conversation with Brianna Faulkner\, Jeffrey Kent\, Kim Rice\, Margaret Rorison\, and Shan Wallace. \n\nSomewhere Over the Rainbow of Row Homes\, We Fly includes work by Kelvin Bulluck\, Roy Crosse (roycrosse)\, Brianna Faulkner\, Darrius Fox\, Lehna Huie\, Jeffrey Kent\, Ada Pinkston\, Kim Rice\, Margaret Rorison\, Ernest Shaw\, Shan Wallace\, and Jasmine Gabrielle Washington\, and the presentation of a filmic work produced by the collective NIA JUNE + Kirby Griffin + APoetNamedNate. Through serial compositions\, photographic triptychs\, floating installations\, and cinema\, the participating artists examine themes of home\, memory\, and community. The exhibition aims to offer perspective on these themes through the lens of Baltimore’s creative community. \n\nAdmission to this event and to the exhibition is free. \n\nVisitor Information \nAdmission is free. \nThe CADVC is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 to 5 p.m.\, and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nPlease visit here for directions and parking information. \nVisitors who need specific accommodations to attend the exhibition or events should contact the CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188. \n\nAll events at CADVC are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-of-row-homes-we-fly-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture (CADVC)
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T170934Z
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SUMMARY:CAT’s Cradle: New Narratives in Art History
DESCRIPTION:Join UMBC’s senior art history students for a showcase highlighting their independent capstone projects\, or Creative Art Theses (CAT)\, that pull at the threads of our visual past to weave new understandings of the present. \nThe projects span the reimagined lives of lost Ancient Greek artifacts and the socio-historical foundations of Castle Rising to the subversive power of women’s prison zines. These emerging scholars also turn a critical eye toward the institutions of art and culture by interrogating the accessibility of visual literacy\, the cultural politics of Black identity in museum spaces\, and an exploration of art that maintains an antagonistic relationship to the viewer. These presentations challenge traditional conventions of art historical discourse and demand a rigorous engagement with images and their environments. \nWitness the next generation of art historians as they untangle the complexities of art\, identity\, and power. \n\nAdmission is free. \n\nAll events at CADVC are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. \nVisitors who need specific accommodations to attend our events or exhibitions\, should contact the CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188.
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/cats-cradle-new-narratives-in-art-history/
LOCATION:Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture (CADVC)
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T142637Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition — Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Art\, Design and Visual Culture presents an Artist Reception and Awards Presentation for the 2026 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition\, on display from May 13 through 22\, presenting the broad and dynamic scope of senior undergraduate student work within the Department of Visual Arts. \n\nA Film and Animation Screening\, showcasing the work of cinema and animation students\, will immediately follow the reception in 030 Meyerhoff Chemistry Building. \n\nAdmission is free. \nThe CADVC is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 5 p.m.\, and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \n\nAll events at CADVC are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. \nVisitors who need specific accommodations to attend our events or exhibitions\, should contact the CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188.
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/2026-visual-arts-senior-exhibition-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture (CADVC)
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T211615Z
CREATED:20260421T142812Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 30 Years of IMDA
DESCRIPTION:This year marks 30 years of artists graduating from the Intermedia and Digital Arts MFA Program at UMBC. Please join us in celebrating innovative creative research and cutting edge art with a free evening of art\, music\, food and fun! \nCurrent graduate student studios will be open alongside featured artwork by alumni; a 4 p.m. panel talk featuring IMDA alumni Cyriaco Lopes ’02\, Marian April Glebes ’09\, and Mollye Bendell ’18; and delicious food catered by Mera Kitchen Collective. And we will announce the winner of the 2026 Kathy O’Dell IMDA Award for Outstanding MFA Written Thesis and Exhibition! \n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but please r.s.v.p. in advance. \n\nThe Lion Brothers Building is located at 875 Hollins Street\, Baltimore\, with ample nearby parking. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/celebrate-30-years-of-imda/
LOCATION:Lion Brothers Building\, 875 Hollins Street\, Baltimore
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135827Z
CREATED:20260416T150532Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC New Music Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC New Music Ensemble under the direction of Juan Sebastián Delgado. The program will feature an improvised piece guided by audience interaction; text-based original works by Oren Franklin\, Hannah Worley\, Marcia Brown\, and Rhaxma Lyons; and John Cage‘s Story (from Living Room Music) and Variations II (with guest artist Thomas Moore). \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nThe Music Box\, located on the first floor of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-new-music-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:The Music Box
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260512T142619Z
CREATED:20260429T200846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T142619Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Art\, Design and Visual Culture presents the 2026 Visual Arts Senior Exhibition\, on display from May 13 through 22\, presenting the broad and dynamic scope of senior undergraduate student work within the Department of Visual Arts. \n\nAn Artist Reception and Awards Presentation will be held on Tuesday\, May 19\, 5–7 p.m. \nA Film and Animation Screening\, showcasing the work of cinema and animation students\, will immediately follow the reception in 030 Meyerhoff Chemistry Building. \n\nAdmission is free. \nThe CADVC is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 5 p.m.\, and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. \n\nAll events at CADVC are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, or any other protected category under applicable federal law\, state law\, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. \nVisitors who need specific accommodations to attend our events or exhibitions\, should contact the CADVC at cadvc@umbc.edu or 410-455-3188.
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/2026-visual-arts-senior-exhibition/
LOCATION:Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture (CADVC)
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T213000
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SUMMARY:Department of Music Honors Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the Honors Showcase\, featuring students selected by audition to present their creative work. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nEarl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/department-of-music-honors-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T143119Z
CREATED:20260204T014216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T143119Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Opera Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Opera Workshop under the direction of Sammy Huh. The ensemble will perform Act 1 of Mozart‘s The Magic Flute (K. 620)\, and Act 4 of Puccini‘s La bohème. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n\nPhoto: Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-opera-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T142417Z
CREATED:20260204T014332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T142417Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dustin Donahue. The ensemble will perform Edgard Varèse’s Ionisation\, Susie Ibarra’s These Trees That Speak\, and other works: \n\nEdgard Varèse — Ionisation\nCarlos Chávez — Toccata\nOliver Panday — Webspinner (world premiere\, UMBC student composer)\nSusie Ibarra — These Trees That Speak\nDafnis Prieto — The Guiros Talk\nElliott Cole — Postludes 6-8\nRyuichi Sakamoto — Thousand Knives\nHossam Ramzy — West Naima \n\n \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n  \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-percussion-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T151558Z
CREATED:20260416T150952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T151558Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Improvisation Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Improvisation Ensemble under the direction of Patrick Crossland. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nThe Music Box\, located on the first floor of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-improvisation-ensemble-4/
LOCATION:The Music Box
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T174055Z
CREATED:20260416T151850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T174055Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Philip Mann in a program featuring works by Johannes Brahms\, Felix Mendelssohn\, Richard Strauss\, William Walton\, and UMBC student Jean Nguyen\, with student soloists Jocelyn Faison\, Veronica Anzola Rojas\, and Albert Russell: \n\nBrahms — Academic Festival Overture\, Op. 80 (1880)\nMendelssohn — Concerto for Violin in E Minor\, Op. 64\, (1844\, revised 1845)\, with soloist Veronica Anzola Rojas\nNguyen — Blue Hour (world premiere)\nStrauss — Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra in D Major\, TrV 292 (AV 144)\, (1945\, revised 1948)\, with soloist Jocelyn Faison\nWalton — Concerto for Viola (1928–1929\, revised 1961)\, with soloist Albert Russell\n\nJean Nguyen was the winner of the 2025 UMBC Symphony Orchestra Composition Competition\, and Jocelyn Faison\, Veronica Anzola Rojas\, and Albert Russell were the winners of the 2025 UMBC Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. \n\nTickets are free\, but reservations will be required. Please visit here to reserve seats. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-symphony-orchestra-and-umbc-string-chamber-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260428T150620Z
CREATED:20260329T210757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T150620Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Dance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Dance presents the annual Spring Dance Showcase\, featuring a new faculty ballet work by Brandon Russell\, senior capstone choreography by Nyah Brown\, Madison Kayser\, Katie King\, and Kiera Richardson\, new choreography by Katie Goralski\, and a dance film by Gwyneth Watson. \n\nTwo performances:\nFriday\, May 8\, 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, May 9\, 8 p.m. \n$20 general public; $10 UMBC students\, faculty\, and staff; and $15 senior citizens (55+) and non-UMBC students. Please visit here to reserve seats. \n\nThe Dance Cube\, located on the third floor of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for additional information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/spring-dance-showcase/
LOCATION:Dance Cube
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260223T203947Z
CREATED:20260223T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203947Z
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SUMMARY:Erle Ellis — How People Make Nature Better
DESCRIPTION:The Social Sciences Forum presents the annual Lipitz Lecture\, featuring Erle Ellis\, professor of geography and environmental systems\, who will speak on How People Make Nature Better: Measuring Progress Toward a World Where People and Nature Thrive Together using the Nature Relationship Index (NRI). \nProfessor Ellis’s research investigates the ecology of human-managed ecosystems at local and global scales towards the goal of informing sustainable stewardship of the biosphere in the Anthropocene. \nAdditional information is forthcoming. \n\nAdmission is free. \n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts\, Humanities\, and Social Sciences. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/erle-ellis-how-people-make-nature-better/
LOCATION:Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Social Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T214708Z
CREATED:20260416T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214708Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Camerata
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Camerata under the direction of Lulu Mwangi. A small choral ensemble consisting of auditioned singers from across the university. Camerata performs a wide variety of works drawn from the expansive choral repertoire: including Renaissance motets and madrigals\, folksongs\, German part songs\, Russian sacred liturgies\, American spirituals\, and new American concert works. Camerata has also performed choral masterworks with the Handel Choir of Baltimore and the Howard County Concert Orchestra. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-camerata-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T144913Z
CREATED:20260204T014448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T144913Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Jazz in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents UMBC Jazz in Concert\, featuring the Jazz Guitar Ensemble\, the Jazz Small Groups\, and the Jazz Ensemble\, under the direction of Tom Baldwin\, Tom Lagana\, and Matthew Belzer. Fresh from performances at the Smithsonian and Keystone Korner\, the Jazz Ensemble will feature compositions by current students and alumni. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-jazz-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T135658Z
CREATED:20260204T014542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T135658Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Jubilee Singers and Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the Jubilee Singers and the UMBC Gospel Choir under the direction of Janice Jackson. \n\nTickets are free\, but reservations will be required. Please visit here to reserve seats. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-jubilee-singers-and-gospel-choir-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T165529Z
CREATED:20260421T164502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T165529Z
UID:10001232-1777721400-1777734000@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:The Ocean is Aware: A Suite for 5 Creative Musicians in 5 Movements
DESCRIPTION:Explore the intersection between music and science as Matt Belzer\, the 2025 CIRCA-IMET Artist-in-Residence\, presents his new work The Ocean is Aware: A Suite for 5 Creative Musicians in 5 Movements\, featuring the composer on alto and soprano saxophones\, Juan Sebastián Delgado\, cello\, Dustin Donahue\, percussion\, Larry Melton\, acoustic and electric bass\, and Mark Merella\, hybrid drum kit. \nMatt Belzer\, director of the jazz studies program and teaching professor in the Department of Music\, was been awarded the 2025 CIRCA-IMET Artist-in-Residence Fellowship\, a joint program between the Center for Innovation\, Research\, and Creativity\, and the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. During his residency\, Belzer consulted with scientists at IMET to understand sensory systems\, comparative life spans\, and other biological and behavioral processes to create The Ocean is Aware\, a quintet for five musicians. The musical material within the suite was be drawn from insights about the way sea life interacts with its environment\, their perception of time\, and their awareness of humans and each other. \nTwo performances:\nSaturday\, May 2\, 11:30 a.m.\nSaturday\, May 2\, 1:30 p.m. \nThis event is part of an IMET Open House on May 2. Please visit here to learn about the other events happening during the day. \n\nAdmission is free. The Colwell Center is located at 701 E. Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, with ample public parking in the area. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/the-ocean-is-aware-a-suite-for-5-creative-musicians-in-5-movements/
LOCATION:Rita Rossi Colwell Center
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260423T184430Z
CREATED:20260423T184430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T184430Z
UID:10001234-1777680000-1780099199@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:UNRECONCILED: A Showcase of Student Work Exploring the Concepts of Global Asias
DESCRIPTION:Join us for UNRECONCILED: A Showcase of Student Work Exploring the Concepts of Global Asias\, featuring work by Fatima Hafeez\, Vaniya Khan\, Parvata Kirthivasan\, Greyson Martin\, Neha Mathew\, Bao Nguyen\, Morgan Seabolt-Wilbanks\, Julianne Scott\, Bibi Qudsia Tolwak\, and Michelle Yang. \nUNRECONCILED is part of the daylong Global Asias Symposium & Celebration on May 4\, which also features community building spaces\, conversations on public humanities\, a faculty roundtable plus lots of amazing food and activities! \n\nAn opening reception will be held on Monday\, May 4\, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. \nAdmission is free. \n\nImage: Vaniya Khan.
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/unreconciled-a-showcase-of-student-work-exploring-the-concepts-of-global-asias/
LOCATION:Albin O. Kuhn Library Rotunda\, MD
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Humanities,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T150035Z
CREATED:20260416T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T150035Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Gamelan Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Gamelan Ensemble under the direction of Michelle Purdy. \nThe ensemble performs on a central Javanese gamelan\, a gong-chime orchestra of Indonesia. Although most of the instruments of the gamelan are made of bronze\, the ensemble also includes drums\, xylophones\, bamboo flutes\, and plucked and bowed string instruments. \nThe ensemble also performs on a Balinese gamelan angklung\, one of many types of gong-chime orchestras from the island of Bali\, Indonesia. This small ensemble\, made up of gongs\, single-octave metallophones\, drums\, cymbals\, and flutes\, is tuned to a four-tone slendro scale. \n\nAdmission is free\, but tickets are required. Please visit here to reserve seats. \n\nThe Music Box\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-gamelan-ensemble/
LOCATION:The Music Box
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182547Z
CREATED:20260423T182547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182547Z
UID:10001233-1777644000-1777649400@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Wei Leng Tay: Migratory Paths\, from Photographic Representation to Materiality
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, artist Wei Leng Tay will discuss modes of narrative-making in her art\, taking migration as a central premise. From her beginnings in journalism to her current practice\, she will speak about shifting ideas and uses of representation and materiality in relation to the photographic medium. She will discuss ways migration moves through some of her works\, from topic to medium to form. The Other Shore\, a photographic and interview-based audio work\, tells a story of a new generation of mainland Chinese migrants in Hong Kong. you think it over slowly\, slowly choose…\, considers statelessness through the materiality of the photograph. Works in Untitled (family slides 60s–70s) question how the objecthood of photographs shape the ways personal and collective memory converge\, and how photographs can constitute ideas of history. Through these examples\, Tay will surface the complex relationships between history\, embodiment\, and representation entangled with the photographic image. \n\nBased in Singapore\, artist Wei Leng Tay works across photography\, video\, and installation and explores constructions of identity\, memory\, and history through her practice. Her works draw on long-term engagements with individuals\, families\, and communities\, and include research into photographic archives\, interviews\, and collaborative processes. Central to her practice is a sustained inquiry into the medium of photography through its materiality\, modes of circulation\, and communicative possibilities. By working at the intersection of the intimate and the structural\, Tay unpacks the complexities of belonging\, displacement\, and the politics of representation\, bringing attention to what it means to be human within today’s shifting political and cultural contexts. \nOriginally trained in biology at McGill University\, Tay’s early professional experience was in photojournalism\, working as a photo editor and photographer for news organisations such as TIME Magazine’s Asia edition in Hong Kong. This background continues to inform her inquiry into the instrumentalization of photography and the politics of image-making. Tay later completed her MFA at Bard College and has since developed a practice that bridges research\, pedagogy\, and collaboration. She was most recently a lecturer of art practice at Yale-NUS College and remains invested in teaching as a form of knowledge exchange and artistic inquiry. \n\nAdmission is free. \n\nThis artist talk is supported by the Department of Visual Arts and CIRCA\, with additional support from the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery\, the Asian Studies Program\, the Center for Art\, Design\, and Visual Culture (CADVC)\, and the Global Asias Initiative. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/wei-leng-tay-migratory-paths-from-photographic-representation-to-materiality/
LOCATION:Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260424T164506Z
CREATED:20260223T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164506Z
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SUMMARY:User Agreement
DESCRIPTION:UMBC Theatre presents User Agreeement by Ben Holbrook and directed by Sean DiGiorgio ’26. \nSet in the near future\, Sy and Theo attempt to navigate their bond in a world enhanced by the wonders of artificial intelligence and the occasional talking octopus. Their budding romance is tested by an increasingly complex society driven by technology and capital\, asking us to wonder if two simple souls can truly connect. \n\nPerformances \nFriday\, May 1\, 7:30 p.m. — Opening night reception\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2 p.m. — Free performance for UMBC students\nSaturday\, May 2\, 7:30 p.m.\nSunday\, May 3\, 2 p.m. — Free performance for UMBC students; ASL Interpreted Performance (please email PAHBBoxOffice@umbc.edu if you would like to be in view of the interpreters!) \n\n$15 general public; $10 for UMBC students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni; $10 senior citizens 55+; and $10 for all students. Please visit here to reserve seats. \nContent Disclosure: The play contains strong language\, sexual situations (kissing\, embracing\, flirtation\, implied sexual activity)\, references to enslavement\, references to and use of drugs and alcohol\, references to and depictions of mental illness including anxiety\, panic attacks\, and trauma. \n\nThe Black Box Theatre is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n\nPoster artwork by Eric Abele. \n\n\nThis event is supported in part by the Arts+ initiative.
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/user-agreement/
LOCATION:Black Box Theatre
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260424T164517Z
CREATED:20260310T205123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164517Z
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SUMMARY:The Polar Ice Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Imaging Research Center (IRC) presents The Polar Ice Museum\, a series of artworks and immersive\, data-driven installations that transform polar data into meaningful public engagement experiences on sea level\, climate\, and related environmental issues. The Polar Ice Museum will be open April 30 through May 2\, with an Opening Reception on Thursday\, April 30\, from 4 to 6 p.m. \nLed by the IRC in collaboration with UMBC’s iHARP (Institute for Harnessing Data and Model Revolution in the Polar Regions)\, with support from the National Science Foundation\, the project draws on climate data from NASA and research conducted in Greenland. Visitors encounter a wall of videos depicting an ice cave and are invited to participate by altering visualizations of glaciers and sea-level change\, both within the polar ice cave and at a South Baltimore landmark affected by flooding. Water-filled relief sculptures\, interactive sound objects\, VR climate games\, and relevant information will all be on display. \nAt the center of the installation is a floating white circular table that features a 3D relief. As dark water fills the relief\, it gradually reveals a photographic image of Speed’s Barber & Beauty salon in South Baltimore’s Turners Station neighborhood. This 50-year-old business is part of a community already affected by rising sea levels and is expected to face severe flooding by 2050. By linking polar ice science to a specific local site\, The Polar Ice Museum transforms distant climate data into an intimate\, place-based experience with urgent consequences. \n\nVisitor information \nOpen house reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 4 to 6 p.m.\nAdditional hours: Friday\, May 1\, 10–4 p.m.\, and Saturday\, May 2\, 11 to 4 p.m. \nAdmission is free. \n\nThe Imaging Research Center is located on the ground floor of the Information Technology & Engineering Building (IT/E)\, room 108. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/the-polar-ice-museum/
LOCATION:Imaging Research Center
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260417T142006Z
CREATED:20260331T015929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T142006Z
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SUMMARY:Orange Grove Dance — Site/Unseen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special event with Site/Unseen\, a production by Orange Grove Dance that brings ten performers into dynamic partnership with sidewalks\, stairways\, and the UMBC amphitheatre. Through shared weight\, timing\, and physical negotiation\, bodies and architecture collide and collaborate\, revealing the unseen choreography woven into the spaces we pass through every day. \nThis outdoor performance\, directed and choreographed by OGD artistic directors Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves\, travels a short distance across campus\, beginning at UMBC’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building and concluding at the Fine Arts Building Amphitheatre. Audiences are invited to follow along via two route options — one including stairs\, and one fully accessible through the Fine Arts Building. \n\n“Choreographers Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves magically spun a visual tale of suspension\, tension\, and community within a multilayered moving painting.”\n— Dance Metro DC \n\nOrange Grove Dance (OGD) continually redefines creative ingenuity through its interdisciplinary approach to dance and art-making. Known for innovative performances that blend movement\, design\, film\, and technology\, the company consistently expands the boundaries of contemporary dance. The imagistic gravity of the work compels audiences beyond the confines of traditional stage venues and reflects the extraordinary influence of dance in everyday life. Under the direction of Artistic Directors Colette Krogol and Matt Reeves\, OGD’s acclaimed canon of works is recognized for its powerful imagery and choreography\, which engages audiences in a world that is relevant\, mysterious\, and absorbing; a world constructed within time elusive performance landscapes in which mythopoetic tropes and reality collide. \n\nPerformances: \n\nThursday\, April 30\, 5 p.m.\nThursday\, April 30\, 7 p.m.\nFriday\, May 1\, 5 p.m.\nFriday\, May 1\, 7 p.m.\n\n$5 general admission. Please visit here to reserve a space\, and to view directions and parking information. \n\n\nThis event is supported in part by the Arts+ initiative. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/orange-grove-dance-site-unseen/
LOCATION:UMBC Arts District
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T145848Z
CREATED:20260416T145848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T145848Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC Chamber Players
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music presents the UMBC Chamber Players under the direction of Airi Yoshioka. \nStudents in the UMBC Chamber Players perform a wide variety of instrumental chamber works\, ranging from Baroque\, Classical\, Romantic to contemporary repertoire. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-chamber-players-2/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260223T210545Z
CREATED:20260223T210545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T210545Z
UID:10001189-1777463100-1777469400@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Guenet Abraham: Exploring and Bridging Ethiopia’s Indigenous Art\, Design\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Innovation\, Research\, and Creativity in Arts (CIRCA) presents Guenet Abraham\, professor of visual arts at UMBC\, who will speak on “Exploring and Bridging Ethiopia’s Indigenous Art\, Design\, and Innovation\,” a multi-year project for which she was awarded a 2025 CIRCA Summer Fellowship. \nThe project is a collaboration with Teferi Abate\, Senior Research Anthropologist with Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University and explores a dialogue bridging cultural\, economic\, and artistic boundaries in institutions and communities in Ethiopia and elsewhere. The project challenges the notion that indigenous everyday objects traditionally identified as craft are static\, obsolete\, or quaint\, repositioning these objects as vital\, innovative\, and central to both cultural and economic development. By presenting these objects on equal footing with Western designs and employing the same critical visual\, verbal\, academic and industry language to identify\, credit\, archive\, and study them\, they reframe perceptions of traditionally labeled ‘craft’ items—such as the jebena —and elevate their significance. This approach acknowledges their inherent design values and creates new conversations and pathways for innovation within the context of the local culture comparable to what is often celebrated in Western design practices. This long-term project will culminate in a traveling exhibition featuring locally sourced objects\, discussions\, and community outreach programs. \nGuenet Abraham started her career as a book designer working for Pantheon Books/Random House. She was a senior designer for W.W. Norton & Co. before earning her MFA at Yale School of Art. Her work is recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)\, American Association of Museums (AAM)\, University College & Designers Association (UCDA)\, and by the Paris Photo Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards. In concert with her work as a design educator\, Guenet maintains an active book design practice. Her most recent projects are for Saint Lucy Books\, a publisher of idiosyncratic books on contemporary photography. She enjoys the challenge of creating a visual language that speaks to contemporary audiences with impact and appeal. Professor Abraham is the recipient of two consecutive Fulbright Scholar Awards in 2017 and 2019 for Teaching and Research at the Alle School of Fine Arts and Design (ASFAD) in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia and continues to collaborate with colleagues there. \n\nAdmission is free. \nA lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.\, followed by the talk at 12 p.m. Please r.s.v.p. through CIRCA by April 22. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/guenet-abraham-exploring-and-bridging-ethiopias-indigenous-art-design-and-innovation/
LOCATION:216 Performing Arts and Humanities Building
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T173000
DTSTAMP:20260127T014521Z
CREATED:20260127T014521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T014521Z
UID:10001119-1777305600-1777311000@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Forum — Orianne Smith: Romanticism Bewitched: Witchcraft\, Revolution and the Female Demonic
DESCRIPTION:Humanities Forum Lecture with Orianne Smith\nRomanticism Bewitched: Witchcraft\, Revolution and the Female Demonic\nThis event is part of the Spring 2026 Humanities Forum \nThe Humanities Forum presents Orianne Smith\, professor of English at UMBC\, who will speak on Romanticism Bewitched: Witchcraft\, Revolution and the Female Demonic. \nThe Romantic-era witch was a remarkably flexible symbol of political and social disorder. The recent seventeenth-century witch hunts had already revealed deep anxieties about the subversive potential of women\, and the witches who stalk the pages of Gothic poetry and prose or glare menacingly from works of art by Henry Fuseli and William Blake embody revolutionary anger and the possibility of radical social transformation. Despite the fears surrounding such figures\, however\, the Romantic period also saw witchcraft open up in conceptually new ways\, enabling writers and artists to envision alternative means of interacting in the world that were not predicated on the subordination of women and other marginalized groups. Here\, Orianne Smith embarks on an interdisciplinary reimagining of witchcraft\, women’s writing\, religion\, and social reform\, providing original insights on the history of witchcraft and its influence on public discourse\, literature and art. \n\nAdmission is free. \n\nThe Humanities Forum is presented by the Dresher Center for the Humanities. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of English. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/humanities-forum-orianne-smith-romanticism-bewitched-witchcraft-revolution-and-the-female-demonic/
LOCATION:Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260224T154453Z
CREATED:20260224T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T154453Z
UID:10001192-1777215600-1777221000@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:The Soldiers’ Chorus
DESCRIPTION:The Soldiers’ Chorus\, the vocal complement of The United States Army Field Band of Washington\, D.C.\, performs vocal works by Bellini\, Bizet\, Danielpour\, Delibes\, Donizetti\, Handel\, Massenet\, Mozart\, Puccini\, Rossini\, Strauss\, and Verdi. Founded in 1957\, the 24-member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad\, performing as a separate component and in joint concerts with the Concert Band of The Musical Ambassadors of the Army. The chorus has performed in all 50 states\, Canada\, Mexico\, India\, the Far East\, and throughout Europe\, entertaining audiences of all ages. \nThe immense talent of Soldiers’ Chorus personnel provide the ensemble with unique flexibility\, and in addition to presenting selections from the vast choral repertoire\, each member of the ensemble is an accomplished soloist in their own right. Performances often include the music of Broadway\, barbershop quartet\, Americana\, as well as Pop\, Rock\, and R&B. Critics have acclaimed recent appearances with the Boston Pops\, the Cincinnati Pops\, and the Atlanta\, Dallas\, Detroit\, Nashville\, and National Symphony Orchestras\, giving the chorus a nationwide reputation for musical excellence and inspiring patriotism. \nOther notable performances include four World Fairs\, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo\, Kennedy Center Honors Programs\, the rededication of the Statue of Liberty\, the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park\, PBS’s annual National Memorial Day Concert\, and the state funerals of Presidents Ronald Reagan\, Gerald Ford\, George H.W. Bush\, and Jimmy Carter. \n\nAdmission is free\, and tickets are not required. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/the-soldiers-chorus/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260329T195134Z
CREATED:20260328T173548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T195134Z
UID:10001208-1776799800-1776807000@options.umbc.edu
SUMMARY:Brass Bash\, featuring Brass for Uncommon Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for UMBC’s annual Brass Bash\, this year featuring Brass for Uncommon Times\, a brass and percussion ensemble including top players from across the region\, directed by Brian Kaufman\, associate professor of music. The Brass Bash will also feature international tuba soloist Velvet Brown (pictured)\, critically acclaimed percussionist Fran Vielma\, and Latin Grammy-winning drummer Daniel Prim. Additionally\, award winning film composer Greg Nicolett will be present for the Maryland premiere of his multimedia work Forbidden to Face the Natural Light.  \nHow can music help us navigate a world unraveling? Each piece on the program offers a distinct voice and perspective on the defining challenges of our time—from societal division\, racial injustice\, and global crisis—to expressions of loss\, identity\, and resilience. Listeners are invited to reflect\, listen more deeply\, and consider how we move forward toward connection\, understanding\, and hope. This event celebrates the ensemble’s debut album\, to be released in July 2026 on the Naxos label. Attendees will be the first to hear this collection of music and have an opportunity to pre-order the album. \nWe are pleased to have UMBC brass and percussion students join Brass for Uncommon Times for the final piece. \n\nAdmission is free\, but ticket reservations are required. Please visit here to reserve seats. \n\nLinehan Concert Hall\, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building\, is easy to visit\, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/brass-bash-featuring-brass-for-uncommon-times/
LOCATION:Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21250\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260408T184444Z
CREATED:20260407T182001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184444Z
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SUMMARY:UMBC BookFest ’26
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 21 and Thursday\, April 23 for UMBC BookFest ’26\, a celebration of writers\, readers\, makers\, and advocates. \nBookMarkIt — Tuesday\, April 21\, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.\, Library Plaza\nEnjoy a book arts display\, letterpress printing\, zinemaking and zine swaps\, a book drive supporting the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture\, the Baltimore County Bookmobile\, bookish giveaways\, and more! \n\nPrint on one of three letterpress printers\, stitch your own pamphlet\, create and swap zines\, and browse a book arts display\nPop inside the Baltimore County Bookmobile\nBuy or trade used books or select a wrapped “mystery read”\nChat with representatives from the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and Citizens for Maryland Libraries\nGive to Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled\nGrab BookFest-themed swag and original Hilltop Print Shop prints\n\nOne Maryland\, One Book — Tuesday\, April 21\, 5–6:30 p.m. — 312 University Center\nIn collaboration with Maryland Humanities’ One Maryland\, One Book program\, BookFest will welcome Lawrence Burney\, the author of the 2026 OMOB selection No Sense in Wishing. Burney will be in conversation with writer Chris Terry (assistant professor of English) about his essay collection. This event is co-sponsored by Maryland Humanities and the Dresher Center for the Humanities. Refreshments will be served. \nFreedom to Read: Libraries and Our Democracy — Thursday\, April 23\, 5–6:30 p.m. — Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery\nMaryland’s Freedom to Read Act\, passed in 2024\, ensures that “library materials and resources remain accessible to the public and cannot be removed solely because someone disagrees with their viewpoint alone.” Book challenges and censorship efforts are still on the rise across our state and nation. What can we do to protect the right to read and to ensure access to our nation’s library services? We’ll hear from: \n\nMorgan Miller\, Maryland State Librarian\nStacey Nunn\, Library Media Specialist\, Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science and Engineering and finalist for School Library Journal’s School Librarian of the Year\nChristine Feldmann\, Anne Arundel County Public Library\nAndrea Lewis\, President of Citizens for Maryland Libraries\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Maryland State Library Agency. Refreshments will be served. \nFor complete information about all the events\, please visit the UMBC BookFest ’26 site. \n\nAll events are free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://options.umbc.edu/event/umbc-bookfest-26/
LOCATION:Various Venues
CATEGORIES:All Events,Arts and Culture,Humanities,Literary Arts
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