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
This year's fashion show features stylish apparel from Lori k Women's Clothing modeled by our own Club members. Come early to shop Lori k's pop-up boutique in the auditorium from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Shopping continues after the show.
Denny Lynch will share with us photographs of beautiful castles, landscapes and towns that he encountered on his many trips to Ireland. In addition, he will discuss how he explored his own Irish heritage. So “don a little green” for St. Patrick’s Day and join Denny for this visual tour of Ireland.
Philip Spector is the president and CEO of Baltimore’s Fashions Unlimited, which has made clothes for Diane von Fürstenberg, Coach, Adidas, Pierre Cardin, Norma Kamali, Champion and others. We’ll hear about Phil’s interesting career in the garment industry, beginning in the mid-1960s when he first came to Baltimore to work in a blouse factory, through
The clarinet is not just an orchestra instrument; its ability to produce sounds varying from melancholy to warm and comical make it an ideal choice for klezmer, jazz, swing and more. Sit back and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of warm tones and beautiful music. Clarinetist Matthew Rygelski and his piano accompanist will play a broad
Free! Join us for a leprechaun-approved good time at the WCRP. Pictures and literature about travel to Ireland add to the fun. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided; wine, beer and spirits available for a $5 donation. Significant others and guests welcome. Bring a friend! R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 11 to Bridgette Eaton (ladybridgette26@gmail.com).
Director of the Afghan Women’s Fund, Fahima Gaheez grew up in Afghanistan and from an early age has been involved with the women’s rights movement in that country. Afghanistan has been at war for half a century. The USSR invaded in 1979, which led to civil war, followed by the 20-year U.S. occupation. Fifty years
From 1862 to 1865 Louis Comfort Tiffany received his early training at Eagleswood, in Perth Amboy, NJ, which was run by the remnants of the Raritan Bay Union, a utopian community. This likely had a large influence on his thinking as he launched the Associated American Artists in 1879, which emphasized collaboration and cooperation, and
Learn about art appraising and the art market. Through examples of European and American works of art that have sold at auction over the past several years, we will learn which factors, including a work’s condition, quality, subject matter, and overall desirability, impact the value of artwork. Steve has been an art appraiser for nearly
What is gender, really, and how is it related to our biological sex? What does the term “transgender” mean? How about “non-binary?” Why are people talking about their pronouns and why are some people saying they use “they/them” pronouns instead of “he” or “she”? Dr. Kate Drabinski, lecturer of women’s and sexuality studies at UMBC,
Lola Hahn, a native New Yorker currently living in Baltimore, discovered her own family’s connection to Oscar Schindler and the Holocaust when she recognized names in the 1982 book Schindler’s List. Lola’s mother and her mother’s siblings rarely spoke about their life before escaping to America, wanting nothing more than to start a new life