Some Positive Press for Baltimore

When we arrived at the office today—a bit slushy, but none the worse for wear—we were greeted by some delightful press for our part of Baltimore. Single Carrot Theatre is a great asset to the Station North Arts and Entertainment District, and if you haven't seen one of their shows, what are you waiting for?

Check out an interview with Executive Director Elliott Rauh on WJZ this morning, where he talks a little about Single Carrot and why the compnay chose Baltimore out of 50(!) potential cities to call home.

Heroes in Our Midst: Ted Smith

Submitted by Shana McIver

If you missed the event at the Walters Art Museum on October 25th, Sunday afternoon, then you missed a great time! Ted Smith, teacher and National Academic League leader, was of 12 Baltimore City Schools heroes receiving special recognition for their commitment to uplifting the lives of children.

A display of artwork created by Guilford students and a brief bio of Mr. Smith are on display at the Walters on the fourth floor. Everyone was very proud of the spectacular dramatic performance by Guilford’s own student performers, who were instructed for only a few weeks prior to the big event by theater teachers from Run of the Mill Theater.

Many of Mr. Smith's current and former students -- totaling about 50 supporters -- spent the afternoon at the Walters in a show of support for their teacher and mentor. Those who came out to share in this recognition event included students, alumni, colleagues, volunteers, parents, and community partners. City Schools CEO Dr. Andres Alonso addressed the audience and with much energy and excitement, describing event as "BIG fun."

This project was coordinated at Guilford by GHCC's Community School Site Coordinator, Shana McIver. She began the coordination of this event last spring and has brokered the relationship between the partners, families, and the school to add to the huge success of this event.

Everyone present enjoyed the ceremony and the gallery's art as well. Do yourself a favor and check out the City School students' artwork on the fourth floor in addition to the international exhibition, Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece, on the first floor. Please spread the word about the FREE opportunity for families to explore, learn, and have fun at the Walters Art Museum!

Also, click here for a video biography of Ted Smith.

Everyone an Artist?

Art on Purpose presents Everyone an Artist?, a series of exhibits beginning this week at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and other sites.

Click on the poster to read more!

University of Baltimore Event Celebrates MLK's Birthday

by Christina Ralls, Community Artist, University of Baltimore



ONE MOSAIC: MANY VOICES
UB's Langsdale Library, 1420 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Thursday, 1/15, 2009: Dr. King's 80th Birthday
4:30-6:00pm: Gallery Opening with Multimedia Showing
6:00-7:00pm: Performances and Panel Discussion
Memory Quilt will be available from 1/15 to 1/22

"ONE MOSAIC: MANY VOICES" commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the stories of those touched by his assassination, the disorder it spurred and the efforts at rebirth that followed. It includes the exhibit opening for the Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth mosaic monument. Designed and constructed by a diverse group of Baltimoreans, the mosaic will be on display at Langsdale Library throughout the spring.Visitors may record personal experiences or reflections onto a memory quilt at the event. A documentary of the mosaic project and news footage of the riots will be shown, followed by a dance choreographed & performed by Connexions Leadership Academy students. Your participation in a panel discussion on Dr. King's legacy is welcomed.This event is sponsored by the University of Baltimore and the Community Art Corps. For further information contact 410-837-4290 or cralls1@gmail.com.

For more information on "Baltimore '68: Riots and Rebirth", visit http://www.ubalt.edu/baltimore68