Community Calendar

Welcome spring and enjoy the splendors of the Renaissance with ‘The Field of the Cloth of Gold,’ a
Mountainside Baroque concert on Sunday, March 8 in Cumberland, Maryland. The 4pm concert will be
preceded at 3:30pm by a discussion of the music in its historical context.
This performance is inspired by a most famous sixteenth-century event, when Francois I of France and
Henry VIII of England met cordially for three weeks in 1520. The kings both brought their court musicians,
who of course performed the great French and English music of the time. Mountainside Baroque will revisit
this lavish gathering, renowned as The Field of the Cloth of Gold.
The concert will be held in the Tudor-style Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, festooned with hangings by
local artist Lynne Dale. Concertgoers will be seated in the round, putting them in the center of the action.
In addition to the Scholars of St. Cecilia, the featured soloists are: Katie Hendrix, Nathan Medley, Ben
Hawker, Ryan Mullaney and Corbin Phillips. The early brass group, The Washington Cornett & Sackbut
Ensemble, will add further to the festive atmosphere, both as an ensemble, and as accompaniment to the
solo singers and choir.
This concert recalls the time the two courts put on one of the most opulent displays of wealth in history,
when each king tried to outshine the other. There were dazzling tents and clothes, huge feasts, music,
jousting and games. The tents and the costumes used so much gold cloth (an expensive fabric woven with
silk and gold thread) that the site of the meeting was named after it. At the time, music was another way to
display wealth and power, so each monarch brought their composers (including such luminaries as Robert
Fayrfax and Jean Mouton), choirs and instrumentalists.
Fans of Wolf Hall may recognize famous names among the thousands of lords and ladies who were in
attendance: English Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Katherine of Aragon (still Henry’s wife) and
Anne Boleyn (she came with the French Court and this was perhaps the first time he met her.)
Mountainside Baroque is an early music collective established in Cumberland in 2011 by co-directors Ryan
Mullaney and Lyle Nordstrom. It is known for its excellent, dynamic performances, drawing on the finest
early music specialists from across the country. These professionals return to Mountain Maryland for great
music, fresh air, and the great vibe here, features that also attract audiences from around the mid-Atlantic
region.
“The Field of the Cloth of Gold: a Renaissance Fair,” takes place on Sunday, March 8, beginning at 4pm in
the Parish Hall at Emmanual Episcopal, 16 Washington Streets in Cumberland, Maryland. A discussion of
the musical context will precede the performance at 3:30pm. See other performance highlights at
youtube.com/@mountainsidebaroque4336

Saxophonist and flutist Paula Atherton makes soulful, groove-oriented contemporary jazz with blues, Latin, and R&B flourishes. Her acumen on her instruments are poised and adept. Her full-length album Can You Feel It has already begun to garner real accolade with her single also titled “Can You Feel It,” landing a #1 hit, three weeks in a row on Billboard. Paula Atherton’s long and varied career has allowed her to share the stage with such jazz notables as Hank Jones, The Rippingtons, Nick Colionne, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chuck Loeb, Cindy Bradley, Brian Simpson, Althea Renee, Four80East, David Sanborn, Bob James, Marc Antoine, Hiroshima, Gerald Albright and Chieli Minucci.

A Night of Neo-Soul: The Music of Angie Stone, Goapele, India Arie & Floetry featuring Mia Samone!

Singing all your favorites from
Angie Stone - “Wish I Didn't Miss You” & “No More Rain (In This Cloud)”
Goapele - “Closer” & “First Love”
India Arie - “The Truth” & “Video”
Floetry - “Say Yes” & “Getting Late”

Mia Samone began her musical journey at the tender age of 3, singing alongside her mother in the gospel group The Determinetts. Mia's vocal tone ranges from sweet angelic falsetto to powerful soul-grabbing depths, to a deep, warm mezzo. She honed her craft at the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts, where she was mentored by the late Nathan Carter. Since then, Mia has traveled extensively, sharing her soulful music both nationally and internationally.

by Jen Silverman, directed by Katie O Solomon

Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.

Proceeds benefit the TU Foundation.

"The Moors" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Performances run from March 5th-7th at 7:30, March 8th at 2:00pm, March 10th at 7:30, & March 12th at 7:30.

Vagabond Players Brings ARSENIC AND OLD LACE to the Stage
February 20 – March 15, 2026

Murder, mayhem, and impeccable farce take center stage as Vagabond Players brings Joseph Kesselring’s classic ARSENIC AND OLD LACE to the stage Feb. 20 through March 15, 2026. Directed by Katie Sheldon in her Vagabond Players directorial debut, the production marks the third offering of the company’s milestone 110th season.

Meet Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha Brewster—two of the sweetest homicidal maniacs you’ll ever encounter. Only please don’t let them talk you into a glass of their homemade elderberry wine, because you probably won’t live to regret it! As the corpses begin to pile up, so does nephew Mortimer Brewster’s panic—not just in trying to fend off the police, but also his prodigal brother, Jonathan, a murderous gangster with a scary new face and a body count that rivals his aunts’.
It may not seem hilarious that a dozen men succumb to one of the most unlikely murder plots ever perpetrated in Brooklyn, N.Y., but ARSENIC AND OLD LACE remains one of American theatre’s most enduring comedies, which exposes the insanity and dark secrets that lie hidden beneath the veneer of an ordinary, folksy all-American family.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE runs Feb. 20 – March 15, 2026, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. And check out a special “Thursdays on Broadway” performance March 12 at 8 p.m. when all tickets are just $12.
For tickets, cast and show info visit www.vagabondplayers.org. Special discounts and group rates are available online.

Located in the heart of Baltimore’s historic Fells Point, Vagabond Players continues its tradition of bold, intimate theater that sparks conversation and celebrates artistic freedom. Now in its 110th season, the company remains a cornerstone of Baltimore’s performing arts scene.

Stonewall Sports Baltimore will host a spring bocce league on Saturday afternoons from April 11 – May 16. Games will be played in Patterson Park from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. each week and the season will end with a winner takes all tournament. Registration is from March 1 – March 20 and starts at $40 for the season. The league is geared towards beginners and is an opportunity to build community and lasting friendships.

Stonewall Sports Baltimore is a nonprofit, community-based sports organization for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. We aim to create a low-cost, high-fun community where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves in organized sports.

Towson University Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education Faculty present examples of their recent aesthetic concerns in a broad range of media.

Big Bang Baby transforms ancestral divinity, folklore, and science into a radiant universe of light, color, and controlled chaos. At its center are fantastical feminine figures creating universes and experiencing their own divinity. Inspired by Afro-Dominican spiritual traditions of “carrying a mystery,” as well as Native Taíno Zemi goddesses, LUSMERLIN celebrates the gift of spiritual presence and creation in women. Across pastel, acrylic and LED-lit sculptural forms, the exhibition asks: What does it mean to be stardust, to be a source of divinity?

Rob Cook - Take a Hike: Cook’s sculptures and drawings investigate recent scientific research indicating positive correlations between spending time in nature and well-being, primarily through a sustainable practice incorporating fallen trees, invasive species, and plant waste to express his ideas. Rob's mission is to inspire attendees to interact with nature and to take a hike.

Kari Miller - To Whom It May Concern: Miller explores the beauty, joy and complexities in parenting a child with a disability while working in collaboration with her daughter who has Down syndrome. To Whom It May Concern is an ongoing conversation surrounding the impact of the history of institutionalizing individuals with an intellectual and developmental disability. This immersive installation dives deeper into educational policy, practices and experiences with audio interviews from teachers, parents and former students that have a disability.

Electra Lowe - Made From Scratch: Lowe untangles the labor and rituals of home to reveal the hidden threads of gender, labor, and consumption. Using tactile materials, symbolic foods, and altered domestic objects, the installation critiques the patriarchal structures embedded in everyday rituals—specifically, who eats, who serves, and who is seen.