Arts & Entertainment
Artscape, Pat Benatar, Local Theater, Woody Guthrie and More...
Go outside, play and explore – it's a big weekend in and around town.
1. Artscape
Where/When: Mount Vernon, Maryland Institute College of Art. Friday, July 15. and Saturday, July 16, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 17, noon to 8 p.m.
Why Go: "...America's largest free arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days. Artscape features 150+ fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits..." Main stage musical highlights include, Fantasia on Friday night; G Love and Special Sauce on Saturday and Jewish reggae/hip-hop artist Matisyahu on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.
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2. Pat Benatar
Where/When: Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Friday, July 15, gates open at 6 p.m.
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Why Go: From the Pier Six website: "With a list of hits that include 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot,' 'Love is a Battlefield,' 'We Belong' and 'Heartbreaker,' it's safe to say no one may have rocked the 80s harder than Pat Benatar. Know for big power chords, tough sexuality, and powerful vocals, Benatar's music makes for a perfect way to spend an evening outside at Pier Six."
3. "Closer Than Ever"
Where/When: The Mornington Players at the Dundalk United Methodist Church, 6903 Mornington Road, Dundalk. Friday, July 15, Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Local theater troupe produces this award-winning off-Broadway musical about a couple finding love the second time around.
4. Caleb Stine Hosts Woody Guthrie Dreams
Where/When: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Saturday., July 16, 8 p.m.
Why Go: From the Creative Alliance website: "Woody Guthrie Dreams, (which premiered at CA in 2004) opens in NYC in Sep. Playwright/actor/musician Michael Patrick Flanagan Smith (Woody in his play) cast his real life friend, new actor Caleb Stine as Woodys sidekick Cisco Houston. Caleb hosts Mike and some of the finest musicians in Bmore doing songs from the vast Woody songbook and reading from the visionarys letters."
5. Dundalk Village Farmer's Market
Where/When: Shipping Place at Dunmanway in Veterans Park near the U.S. Post Office. Saturday, July 16, 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Fresh vegetables and fruit, jam, honey and homemade muffins and other foods, locally grown.
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