Mount Vernon String Quartet will perform selected classical pieces and describe their mission to uplift Baltimore with music. Learn about their vision for Music House, a renovated, abandoned warehouse, which will not only house their musicians, but will also bring classical music to Baltimore. A memorable morning of music and message!
The food and charming folkways of remote Smith Island, a four-century-old waterman's community in the Chesapeake Bay, is documented in Mrs. Kitching's Smith Island Cookbook. The book’s co-author, Club member Susan Stiles Dowell, was a reporter for MD Public Television when the frozen bay isolated Smith Island in the 1970s. The following spring, Susan produced
Elizabeth Comer, archaeologist and president of the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, introduces us to a facinating project to connect the past with the present. In an effort to learn more about the legacies of twenty-seven African Americans who labored at Catoctin Furnace during the late 18th to early 19th centuries and who were buried in
Join Sheila Helgerson, executive director at Cornerstone Community Housing, and hear about CCH’s twofold mission to help men experiencing homelessness and to change attitudes toward homelessness through outreach and education. Sheila will introduce us to Earl’s Place, a transitional housing program that helps 30 to 35 men annually rebuild their lives and return to society
Meet Jason Steer, the new executive director of Baltimore’s Creative Alliance. With over two decades of experience, Jason is known for his commitment to community engagement, inclusivity, nurturing talent, and strategic program design. He will share with us the strategic direction for Creative Alliance as it strives to develop programs that support personal enrichment, foster
Led by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House restoration of 1961-1963 forever changed the public perception of the president’s residence. Mrs. Kennedy’s 1962 televised tour was the most watched program of its time and a lesson in American history and decorative arts that continues to influence interior design. Elaine Rice Bachmann, co-author of Designing
Wild edibles are all around us. Have you ever walked through the woods and seen mushrooms? Have you wondered if they are edible? Join Sarah Oktavec, a self-taught forager, as she teaches us how to safely identify edible mushrooms. Sarah explains how this knowledge has changed how she sees the natural world that is all
Globally Alzheimer’s disease contributes to over half of all cases of dementia, making it a significant public health issue. Even more alarming, a recent sudy shows Maryland has the highest prevalence of people over 65 with the disease. Why? Do you know the 10 warning signs for early detection? Learn what to look for and
England’s Golden Age was named in honor of its greatest queen, Elizabeth Tudor. This brilliant leader was the first female to rule England alone and successfully. How did she achieve such a feat? With immense intelligence, charm, and the ability to compromise. Mary Anne Jung brings “Good Queen Bess” to life in her entertaining one-woman
Hear about Harford County’s charming village of Jerusalem Mills, which was founded as a grist mill and Quaker settlement in 1772. Beautifully restored in the 1970’s and now part of Gunpowder State Park, this living history museum offers interesting artifacts, demonstrations of traditional iron-working techniques, and ten restored structures that provide a glimpse into 18th