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Community Foundation of Howard County’s Spring Party
05/15/2025 to 05/15/2025
The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor 6680 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21045The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, will hold the annual Spring Party outdoors on the foundation’s grounds at The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor. The Spring Party offers an evening of networking and socializing with the foundation’s donors, friends and community leaders as well as food trucks, a raw bar, Sobar zero-alcohol cocktails, craft beer and wine, an ice cream truck and candy bar and live entertainment. Guests may also tour Athol Manor, one of the oldest residential properties in Howard County. Proceeds from the Spring Party will benefit the foundation’s programs and services promoting local philanthropy and providing grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving Howard County. For more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit cfhoco.org/2025-spring-party-information
Children’s Bike Rodeo hosted by Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department & Boy Scouts of America
05/17/2025 to 05/17/2025
9129 Northfield Road, Dunloggin Middle School, Ellicott City, MD 21042FREE children’s bike safety event: Grade school age children come on out for an opportunity to learn, practice, and demonstrate your bicycle handling skills on seven different agility stations; have your helmet checked, and earn your bike “driver’s” license. Trek Bicycle of Ellicott City will be there, as well as Bull on the Loose food truck and the I Scream Truck. Sorry, but NOT SUITABLE FOR SCOOTERS. RAIN or SHINE. Visit our website: https://www.ellicottcityvfa.com/ or Email: info@ellicottcityvfa.com
Ben Folds and the Howard County Youth Orchestra
05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC) presents a special evening of live music on Sunday at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Ben Folds with the Howard County Youth Orchestra (HCYO)! The Emmy-nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist joins the HCYO for a one-night-only performance of songs from Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music in what promises to be an unforgettable experience. This family-friendly performance begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). Tickets start at just $25, with premium seating available for $75. Tickets can be purchased online at merriweathermusic.com
St. Louis Concert Series — Concert by Candlelight
05/18/2025 to 05/18/2025
12599 Clarksville Pike, St Louis Church, Stone Chapel, Clarksville, MD 21029Join us in the St. Louis Chapel for "Concert by Candlelight," our 2024-25 Season Finale. This performance features an extraordinary lineup of instrumental soloists and fan favorites: Heather Adelsberger (harpsichord), Denis Karp [traverso (flute predecessor) and recorder], John Romano (bass clarinet and recorder), and Eddie Sanders [dulcian (bassoon predecessor)]. The program showcases a selection of Baroque masterpieces by Raffaella Aleotti, George Frideric Handel, Johann Adolph Hasse, and Daniel Purcell. After the concert, enjoy a champagne toast in the Social Hall and mingle with performers, fellow patrons, and Concert Series staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an afternoon of music performed on Baroque period instruments and to celebrate the conclusion of our 19th concert season! To purchase tickets and for additional program and artist information visit https://www.stlconcertseries.org/2025-may-18
OASIS 2025: Older Adult Summit Instructional Seminars
06/02/2025 to 06/05/2025
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044Embrace lifelong learning at Howard Community College’s premier older adult summit! Join us for four enriching days of engaging seminars led by HCC faculty and industry experts. Each day features two dynamic sessions covering unique themes designed to inform, inspire, and empower lifelong learners! 💡 Stay curious. Stay connected. Keep learning! ✅ Limited spots available—register early, $49 per day! Invite a friend and make it a fun learning adventure! 🔗 Register today: HowardCC.edu/OASIS
30 Year Celebration and Collectors Night
06/02/2025 to 06/28/2025
8197 Main St, Ellicott City , MD 21043Celebrate 30 years of The Artists' Gallery! We opened in 1995 in the American City Building on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia under the auspices of the Rouse Company, and we moved to historic Ellicott City in 2016. The show will culminate on Saturday, June 28 from 6:30-8 pm with our ticketed Collectors Night event! Buy a ticket for $100 and take home a work of art from the gallery’s featured wall. ( All work is valued at $250 or above. Tickets are limited). Check the gallery’s website for details and hours: www.artistsgalleryec.com
