Late June - Mid July
Pick your own tart cherries and enjoy one of the best cherry pies you'll ever eat! Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605, www.pickyourown.com
Late June - Mid August
Blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, blueberry pies are all possible when visiting our 5 acre pick you own blueberry field. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Generally considered a rare delicacy, there are rows and rows and rows of lucious red raspberries for picking. Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Come pick peaches and have the wonderful sensation of juice dripping off your chin and running down your arms as you bite into a juicy tree ripened peach! Larriland Farm, 410-442-2605,
www.pickyourown.com
Howard County Farmer's Markets
East Columbia Library Branch: Thursdays May 1st through November 20th from 3 til 6pm
Glenwood Library Branch: Wednesdays May 3rd through October 25th from 9:30am til 12:20pm
Oakland Mills Village: Sundays May 4th through October 26th from 10am til 2 pm
Mt. Pisgah AME Church: Tuesdays June 3rd through September 30th from 3 til 6 pm
by: David Hare
Mixing verbatim recreations of real public statements with fictionalized private meetings,
Stuff Happens follows George Bush, Tony Blair, Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, and other world figures in the decisions that lead up to the Iraq War. Join this dark comedy through a historical narrative full of human drama. Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab at the Olney Theatre Center; 301-924-3400;
www.olneytheatre.org
Presented by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company at the Patapsco Female Institute in Historic Ellicott City. The Comedy of Errors and the Tempest. Don't miss this very popular event. Reserve your tickets early. 410-313-8874, Box Office 866-811-4111,
www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com
Join the downtown Columbia community for free lunchtime entertainment and a free beverage. Bring a bag lunch or grab a mid-day meal at area restaurants. Columbia Association, noon til 2pm at the Lakefront Plaza, 410-715-3104,
www.columbiacalendar.org
Sunset Serenades: BARRY LOUIS POLISAR
Kids Music & Composer for Opening Score for the Movie "Juno"
An event for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. Parking donations are $3 per car, 7pm at Centennial Park, Howard County Rec and Parks, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number),
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
Thrifty Tuesday
All aboard! The B&O offers half price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490, www.borail.org
Toddler Time at the B&O - Baltimore Station
Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
The Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association will join the Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club at the new Living Farm Heritage Museum to do demonstrations of plowing fields to prepare for planting corn.10am at the Living Farm Heritage Museum, 410-531-2569,
www.farmheritage.org
Zydeco/Roots Rock/Ska
An event for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. Parking donations are $3 per car, 7pm at Centennial Park, Howard County Rec and Parks, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number),
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
Ever wonder how the museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Watch museum staff use the turntable to move a historic railcar. Free trainrides included in the price of admission. 11:30 am, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Robin Todd surveyed the Conservancy property for the Breed Birds Atlas published by the Maryland Ornithological Society. howard County Conservancy, 10 am, 410-465-8877
www.hcconservancy.org
All day Vacation Bible School that is offered free for the childen in the community from July 14-18 at Church of India, 3229 Corporate Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042
"Storm the castle walls!" Join us to celebrate the independence of France. Enjoy a chef's menu to delight and entertainment! Reservations required, 6:30 pm, $74 plus tax and gratuity, Tersiguels French Country Restaurant, 410-465-4004,
www.tersiguels.com
Ever wonder how the museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Watch museum staff use the turntable to move a historic railcar. Free trainrides included in the price of admission. 11:30 am, B&O - Baltimore Station, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Angels & Airwaves, Cobra Starship and more.
All general admission $31.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 5 at 10am.
www.merriweathermusic.com
Blues
An event for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. Parking donations are $3 per car, 7pm at Centennial Park, Howard County Rec and Parks, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number), www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
by: David Lindsay-Abaire
Becca and Howie Corbett are ordinary people living in an upsclae suburban neighborhood. It seems they have everything; but a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. With honesty and humor, Rabbit Hole is about searching for hope, comfort, and forgiveness in the darkest moments of our lives. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. New Mainstage at the Olney Theatre Center; 301-924-3400;
www.olneytheatre.org
Visit the museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 10:30 am, 410-752-2490,
www.borail.org
Clara Barton - Red Cross Angel presented by Mary Ann Jung. Part of the six monthly lectures on Civil War topics offered at the Glenwood 50+ Center. 10am, 410-313-5440
Travelin' Bands: Sean Grace Band
Department of Rec and Parks "traveling" Showmobile stage is coming to a park near you! So grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring the family, have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer. Edy's/Drey'ers Grand Ice Cream will sponsor free ice cream at each location. This event is for all ages and is free, 7pm at Patapsco Female Institute, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number),
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
Rock/Pop
An event for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. Parking donations are $3 per car, 7pm at Centennial Park, Howard County Rec and Parks, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number),
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
Celebrate Columbia's diversity at this all-day celebration of arts, foods, crafts and music from Columbia's diverse cultural palette. Newcomers can receive information about the community. Columbia Association, noon til 11pm at the Lakefront Plaza, 410-715-3104,
www.columbiacalendar.org
7:30pm, gates open at 6:00pm
Pavilion $38, Lawn $30
Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 12 at 10am.
www.merriweathermusic.com
Sunset Serenades: SONS OF PIRATES
"Buffet" Tribute Band
An event for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy performances in the park. Rent a canoe or paddleboat or savor a leisurely supper. You can bring a picnic or choose from the concession menu. Parking donations are $3 per car, 7pm at Centennial Park, Howard County Rec and Parks, 410-313-4452 (inclement weather number),
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/
A nonprofit fundraising effort in which I will be baking cookies for sale (tax deductible) from late July to early November. They're delicious! 410-489-4959,
matthewbeck123@yahoo.com
