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August 2010 Articles (10)

Aging, Youth and Workforce Target of Cultural Connections Series

Columbia, Md…Adolescence, aging and workforce issues are all more complicated when multiple cultures are involved. Cultural Connections: Workforce, Youth, and Aging: Challenges and Opportunities, a cost-effective three-part series September 30, October 14 and October 28 will offer insights and suggestions on dealing with each of these topics. Put on by the Association of Community Services (ACS), the series will offer participants the opportunity to improve their ability to connect with Korean,… Continue

Added by Karen Lubieniecki on August 24, 2010 at 10:57am — No Comments

Major Traffic Delays Expected Sunday Around Centennial Park

Major traffic delays are expected on Sunday on Md. 108 and surrounding roads for the Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon. Motorists are advised to use caution when sharing the roads with an anticipated 2,000 participants.

From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Md. 108 will be closed to westbound traffic between Ten Mills Road and Centennial Lane. Southbound Centennial Lane from the park entrance to Md. 108 will also be closed.

Police officers will be posted at various locations throughout residential roads… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 20, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Free Studio Concert at Misako Ballet

Misako Ballet Company, in its sixth year, continues its tradition of offering studio concerts for families with children, tailored to the young audience.

This free studio concert featuring Japanese, ballet and contemporary dances will be held on Saturday, August 28, 1:00 - 1:30 pm.

Children from the audience will have an opportunity to learn a quick piece and

perform it. Great for families with young… Continue

Added by liz schoen on August 20, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Howard County Arts Council Receives $12,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to Support Head StART in ART

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that the Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) has been awarded a $12,000 Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth grant for its Head StART in ART program.

The Howard County Arts Council, a multi-disciplinary arts organization located in Ellicott City, is one of 254 nonprofits across the U.S. that is receiving a total of $8.3 million in grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth… Continue

Added by Howard County Arts Council on August 17, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

HOWARD COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HOWARD COUNTY TOURISM TEAM UP FOR NEW PLEIN AIR EVENT

Ellicott City, MD – During the weekend of August 27-30, artists will take to the streets of Historic Ellicott City to participate in the plein air paint-out, Paint It! Ellicott City. En plein air, meaning “in the open air,” is the technique of painting outdoors, directly from life, without the aid of photography. Often, groups of plein air artists will gather within stated boundaries of a scenic area for what is called a “paint-out.” The Howard County… Continue

Added by Howard County Arts Council on August 16, 2010 at 1:53pm — No Comments

CREATIVE THINKERS WANTED

Webzine Accepting Submissions…

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Added by NAMI Howard County on August 11, 2010 at 8:57am — No Comments

2010 Howie Award Nomination Forms Now Available!

2010 Howie Award Nomination Forms Now Available

The Howard County Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 2010 Howie Awards that honor individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the arts in Howard County. The 2010 Howie Awards will be presented at the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County on March 26, 2011 where members of the arts, education, government and… Continue

Added by Howard County Arts Council on August 9, 2010 at 4:10pm — No Comments