Howard County Visitors Guide 2017

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THINGS TO DO
Arts & Culture
ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER
FOR AMERICAN THEATER
1101 Sixth St., SW, Washington, DC, 20024, (202) 554-9066
An American theater in our nation’s capital with
productions, diverse and innovative works from around
the country and the nurturing of new plays.
ARTISTS’ GALLERY
8197 Main St., Taylor’s Collective: Antiques, Art, Artisans
Ellicott City, MD, 21043, (410) 740-8249
Artist-owned and -operated fine art gallery featuring paintings, drawings,
sculpture, ceramics, fine woodworking, and prints by local artists.
CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
7 South Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 244-8570
Maryland’s leading classics theatre, performing outdoors in Old
Ellicott City and their new theater in downtown Baltimore.
COLUMBIA ART CENTER
6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia MD 21045, (410) 730-0075
Offers a wide variety of art classes and workshops for all ages and
skill levels, as well as exhibitions, community events and a gift shop.
COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
5575 Sterrett Place, Ste. 280, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 715-3044
This annual June celebration of arts & entertainment
attracts 15,000+ attendees within a tradition of world-
class performances and hometown fun!
THE COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA
8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043, (410) 465-8777
A community orchestra with world-class soloists that
performs classical, pops, and young peoples’ concerts
at the Jim Rouse Theatre in Columbia.
COLUMBIA PRO CANTARE
5404 Iron Pen Place, Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 730-8549
An auditioned chorus founded in Columbia in 1977 to present the finest
in choral repertoire with professional soloists and instrumentalists.
DAMON FOREMAN MUSIC ACADEMY
2465 Route 97, #11, Glenwood, MD 21738, (443) 812-0184
A unique proshop and music school that provides
private instruction for a variety of instruments.
DRAMA LEARNING CENTER & RED
BRANCH THEATRE COMPANY
9130-I Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 21045, (410) 997-9352
Producing theatre in an inviting 100-seat venue. Production classes and
private instruction for Pre-K-12th grade students and professional shows.
ELLICOTT CITY ARTS COALITION
8602 A Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043, (410) 707-9246
To bring awareness to the artist community and engage the
public in exploring the arts in and around Old Ellicott City.
HOROWITZ VISUAL AND
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD 21044, (443) 518-1500
Featuring three performance venues and two art galleries, the Horowitz
Center is proud to present the finest in student and professional works.
HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043, (410) 313-2787
Operates the Howard County Center for the Arts,
a vibrant place for the arts featuring exhibits,
performances, classes, and studio space for artists.
HOWARD COUNTY CONCERT
ORCHESTRA
9120 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042, (888) 921-7230
Howard County’s first professional concert orchestra innovates and
inspires while embracing classic and contemporary traditions.
KINETICS DANCE THEATRE
3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042, (410) 480-1686
Kinetics Dance Theatre is a non-profit organization
devoted to the development of contemporary dance
as a vital art form within the community.
MANNEQART MUSEUM
9010 Maier Rd., Unit 104, Laurel, MD 20723, (301) 778-0616
The museum will display over 50 sculptural artworks
made by artists from around the U.S.
PINOT’S PALETTE ELLICOTT CITY
11105 Resort Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042, (443) 420-8378
An upscale “Paint and Sip” studio. The hottest ticket
in town and a perfect place for a private party,
corporate teambuilding, date night and more!
REP STAGE
Rep Stage at Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD 21044, (443) 518-1500
Produces exceptional theatre by creating a collaborative artistic space
in which regional theatre professionals tell evocative, engaging stories.
TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE
5900 Symphony Woods Rd., Columbia, MD 21044, (410) 730-8311
Award-winning Broadway and original musicals
with an exceptional buffet-style dinner.
Attractions
THE ADVENTURE PARK
AT SANDY SPRING
16701 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD 20860, (240) 389-4386
Features the largest high-ropes aerial obstacle
course and zipline park in North America.
AUTOBAHN INDOOR SPEEDWAY
8251 Preston Ct.., Ste. F, Jessup, MD 20794, (410) 880-0010
Experience a thrill like no other: Indoor kart racing at speeds up to 50
MPH! Our state-of-the-art facility features two Grand Prix style tracks.
HISTORIC SAVAGE MILL
8600 Foundry St., Savage, MD 20763, (410) 792-2820
A historic cotton mill, which has been turned into a
complex of specialty shops and restaurants. Savage Mill...
Where you can Play, Shop, Eat, and Relax!
HISTORIC SYKESVILLE
7547 Main St., Sykesville, MD 21784, (410) 795-8959
A designated Maryland & National Historic Main
Street. Shopping, restaurants, antiques, salons, events,
model trains, tubing on the Patapsco and more!
HOWARD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
2210 Fairgrounds Rd., West Friendship, MD 21794, (410) 442-1022
An ideal venue for agricultural education and large agricultural-related
events. Fair with livestock animals, Kids & Critters Barn, and more.
MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO
7002 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover, MD 21076, (443) 842-7000
One of the nation’s largest gaming, retail
and entertainment destinations.
MARYLAND SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL
P.O. Box 99, Glenwood, MD 21738, (410) 531-3647
Celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven, for over 43 years.
Always the first full weekend in May at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER
& TOURNAMENT
7000 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover, MD 21076, (888) 935-6878
A unique combination of a medieval banquet and
thrilling competition between knights.
PHOTOGRAPH AT TOP BY ERICA KAVADIAS; BOTTOM BY CARL SCHMIDT, FEDERAL HILL PHOTOGRAPHY
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