Community Calendar

September 10 - December 6 (closed October 17 & November 26 -29)
Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Opening reception Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.

How have recent upheavals—from the pandemic to global conflicts, amplified by media—reshaped our private lives? How do personal memories become collective history? In a world forever changed, how do we find our way forward? Elaine Qiu’s awe-inspiring installation of painting, video, and sound invites visitors into a multi-sensory exploration of communal consciousness, connection, and healing in a fragmented, post-pandemic world.
For parking information visit towson.edu/parking/visitors

On View: September 12 - December 6 (closed Oct. 17 & Nov. 25 - 29)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The work in this exhibition compresses and expands expectations of depth as moderated by a post-image visual culture. The artists adhere to neither medium nor dimensional restrictions, but manipulate the viewer’s relationship to the image as a temporal document, compressed and fractured, through the singular eye of the lens. This expectation, no longer warranted in the age of computer generated images, becomes a fallacy of both the eye and of the language used to comprehend it. The image is untethered from representation and logical spatial association. Spatial continuity and discontinuity run amok in playful fracture--the work pushes and prods the amorphous opening left in the wake of this rupture; what was flat is unmoored of grounding, what was solid is now compressed.

Reception September 11 following the 6:30 p.m. lecture.
For parking information visit towson.edu/parking/visitors

"Caring for a neurodivergent child or loved one can bring unique joys and challenges. This JCS group provides a safe and supportive space for parents and caregivers to explore the emotional side of caregiving, process feelings, and build resilience together. Meets beginning October 22, 2025 on Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm via Zoom"

On View: October 24 - December 6 (closed November 25 - 29)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Reception October 23 following 6:30 p.m. lecture.
Artist talk October 29 at 12 noon in the Holtzman MFA Gallery

Enjoy the works of Alexis Ibry and Zachary Diaz.
Alexis Irby collects physical evidence of places and moments, bringing them together into a constellation of disparate memories. Her sculptures encourage a sense of absurdity by documenting aspects of reality in ambiguous combinations. She highlights the interconnectedness of the physical world and the encompassing layers we cannot fully perceive in her exhibit Manifesting the Unheard Layers of Reality.
Zachary Diaz presents MOTUS an interplay of color, movement, and texture through large-scale oil paintings, drawings, and monotypes by blending intuition and intention. The artworks emerge as intuitive puzzles, balancing spontaneous marks with deliberate layering to evoke emotional responses. With a classical training foundation and heavy influence of abstract expressionist techniques, Diaz’s work uncovers hidden narratives with seemingly simple marks.

Are you looking for good company and interesting conversation? Drop-in for a chat. Bring a friend. Make some new ones. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Rozi Rice at [email protected] or 410-843-7325.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area (BBBSNCA) invites you to the BIG Celebration Gala on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nationals Park, in the FIS Champions Club on the 1st base side. This annual event honors exceptional mentors who have shown extraordinary dedication to guiding local, at-risk youth toward brighter futures.

At this special evening, BBBSNCA will recognize its 2025 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year for their outstanding commitment to mentorship. The event also features Patrick Caulfield, co-founder of Coakley & Williams Construction, as the Guest of Honor.

Join us in celebrating 76 years of transformative mentorship and supporting programs that empower youth across the DC metro area. Proceeds from the gala help fund BBBSNCA’s impactful mentorship programs, which saw 84 new matches and significant positive outcomes for youth in 2024.

Experience inspiring stories, connect with community leaders, and contribute to a mission that helps Littles gain confidence, excel academically, and envision bright futures.

Tickets are available at bbbsnca.org.

Join Girl Scouts for their annual networking fundraiser which this year recognizes 6 outstanding women professionals from the central Maryland area. The evening includes a silent auction, buffet and cocktails. Proceeds from the event support leadership programming for Girl Scouts in grades K-12 who reside throughout central Maryland.

We're excited to have an expert on Eastern European genealogy, Lara Diamond, share with us unexpected resources for researching in that region. Lara is a professional genealogist, president of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Maryland and a well known international presenter on Jewish and Eastern European genealogy, and genetic genealogy. Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6-7:30 PM at the Baltimore FamilySearch center . Contact the Center to register.

Alex Brown, piano
Kris Funn, bass
Warren Wolf, drums
Nasar Abadey, drums
Charenee Wade, voice
Marvin Sewell, guitar
Tedd Baker, tenor sax
Tim Green, alto sax
Javier Nero, trombone

Jazz has a long and rich history in Baltimore and at the Peabody Conservatory, where the Jazz Studies Department was founded in 2001. Today, Peabody Jazz emphasizes experiential learning and connects you to a network of active and respected performers, both on the faculty and in the worldwide jazz community. Classroom and studio instruction are augmented with real-world opportunities in a variety of settings and local venues. Peabody jazz coursework and lessons are part of a curriculum that crosses artistic boundaries and equips you with the skills to navigate today’s professional landscape. Tonight’s performance will feature the world-renowned Peabody Jazz professors who make it all possible.

This is a free show, but you will still need a ticket to attend!

Join multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Luther S. Allison with a swinging group featuring Trumpeter Brandon Woody at An die Musik Live! Two shows: 7:30 pm and 9 pm!

Luther S. Allison, piano / bandleader
Brandon Woody, trumpet
Kevin Brewster, alto sax
Greg Boyer, trombone
Russell Hall, bass
Kelton Norris, drums

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Luther S. Allison is a multi-instrumentalist (pianist and drummer) who has performed nationally and internationally alongside the likes of Rodney Whitaker, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Samara Joy, Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens Jr and others. In 2024 Allison won his first Grammy Award as accompanist for Samara Joy in the category for Best Jazz Performance. In addition to teaching on faculty every year at the Brevard Jazz Institute summer camp in North Carolina, Allison has worked as a clinician in Mexico, China, Japan, Switzerland, St. Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Outside of his work as a sideman, Allison band-leads his trio, sextet, and octet featuring original compositions and arrangements rooted in his influences from all forms of Black American music. In July 2024 Luther released his debut album as a leader entitled, I Owe It All To You. I Owe It All To You takes listeners on an explorative journey through Allison's many influences and is an ode to his many musical mentors.

In-person: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming Cost: $15
Link will be active thru Nov. 12

Donations welcome!