Feb 05 Thursday
In this focus exhibition of approximately 20 photographs, prints, drawings, and textiles, the natural environment is a source of creative inspiration worth celebrating and protecting.
Works by artists such as Winslow Homer, Richard Misrach, Charles Sheeler, and Kiki Smith, among many others, depict the elements of air, water, earth, and fire and address broader themes of ecological awareness and preservation. These themes range from how artists have used visual language to convey the act of locating oneself in nature; works that depict natural forms through the physical integration of environmental components; and artists’ commentary on sites of environmental disaster, the sociopolitical ramifications of human impact, and the potential of symbiotic healing for this planet and its occupants.
For thousands of years, East Asia’s cultures have viewed human life as part of a much larger system that encompasses the natural world. Drawn from the BMA’s collection, this exhibition boasts more than 40 objects—from magnificent ink drawings to beautifully crafted stoneware and poignant contemporary photographs and prints. They bring into the galleries the mountains and seas, wild and supernatural animals, and plant life that are extensive across East Asian imagery and often carry symbolic meaning.
Works on view include robust 13th-century ceramic vessels, delicate porcelain, carved jade, intricately sewn textiles, and large-scale photography; collectively, these artworks represent the impulse to fully understand the natural world as foundational to our existence, as shaped by human life, and as an enduring metaphor of survival.
Feb 06 Friday
This focus exhibition of 10 works explores the relationship between burning fossil fuels—namely, coal—and the emergence of European modernism. Drawing on research conducted by climate scientists and art historians, the exhibition presents a range of paintings and works on paper by Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, James McNeill Whistler, and others to explore the ways that their artistic practices and style emerged, in part, in response to widespread pollution in London and Paris.Presented as part of the Turn Again to the Earth environmental initiative.
2nd Annual Rotunda Rocks Returns to Hampden Neighborhood this SpringFamily-friendly Night of Rockin’ Fun Begins May 3 and Runs Every Friday Until End of September
Whether you like to jam to rock, folk, blues, Indie, Latin or reggae, there is something for everyone as the second annual Rotunda Rocks concert series returns to Hampden this spring/summer (711 W 40th Street). This family-friendly FREE concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors on Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 3 and running until September 27. Rotunda Rocks is open to the public and welcomes families and pets. A portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.
SCHEDULE OF BANDS: May 3 Mambo Combo (Latin and tropical rhythms)May 10 Strykers Posse (reggae)May 17 Go Dog Go with special guest Garage Sale (garage rock and hot rockin’ Surf)May 24 Harlan County Kings (original rock)May 31 Patrick Alban & Noche Latina (Latin and acoustic rock with a touch of salsa and South Beach feel)June 7 Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd (classic rock)June 14 Monkton Road Band (rootsy folks laced with deep country)June 21 The Natty Brohs (classic rock and blues)June 28 The Soularites (SoulFULL reggae and Ska)July 5 Kyf Brewer & Friends (hues of 60’s pop radio, British invasion, early Nashville, rhythm and blues and ancient Celtic melodies)July 12 Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Americana-bluegrass, country and folk)July 19 The Players Band (infectious rhythms and horn-heavy ska sounds)July 26 Gaelic Mishap (Celtic rock)August 2 Tumblehome (rock, soul, rhythm & blues)August 9 Kurt Deemer Band (guitar driven rock & roll)August 16 Barleyjuice (Celtic rock)August 23 Red Sammy (honest, slow-burn Americana folks rock)August 30 La Unica (Irish Latin)September 6 ZOCKO! (surf garage)September 13 Western Run (funked-up country rock)September 20 Guys In Thin Ties (Alternative 80s band)September 27 The Rock-A-Sonics (rockabilly, vintage country and atomic age rock n’ roll)
Feb 07 Saturday
Every Saturday is Orange Out Saturday
Fans are encouraged to wear their best orange O's gear. Enjoy live music at the Coors Light Stage at Legends Park, orange-themed food and beverages, and more!
And to cap it off, the return of the iconic all-orange uniforms will be featured on select Saturday home games.