Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

VISTAS AND VACATIONS EXHIBIT
2020-09-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford Artists Gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to name just a few. This exhibit will feature Harford Artists Association’s Vistas and Vacations exhibit. Gallery hours Friday – Sunday 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

HARFORD PLEIN AIR
2020-09-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-18 00:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford Plein Air is a painting competition that involves creating art in the open air. Artists from all over the US are juried into the competition through an application process. The selected artists are invited to paint various outdoor locations in Harford County and submit their paintings to be judged for prestigious awards.
The festival will be virtual this year, following COVID-19 travel restrictions. All juried artists will submit a maximum of five paintings for award consideration on September 18; artists residing beyond the Harford County area may enter a maximum of two works (of the five total) painted outside Harford County for Honorable Mention award consideration only. All other paintings must be painted in Harford County.

Works-in-progress will be posted daily on Maryland Center for the Arts’ Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.
Paintings will be submitted for judging will be available for online viewing and purchase from September 18-November 20.
Competition details or purchase inquiries available through Amanda Pugh, 443-417-7504, apugh@mdcfa.org.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
July 1 – Sept. 16: Juried artists painting outdoors around Harford County.
Sept. 17 – Virtual Awards Ceremony (Link will be posted here)
​Sept. 18 – Private Gallery Showing (Available time-slot reservations will be posted)
Sept. 19 – Quick Draw Competition & Virtual Awards
​Sept. 18 – Nov. 20 – Online Exhibition and Sales
(Online Gallery Sale to be posted on this webpage)

Divided Union: A Military History of Harford County in the Civil War - Part 1
2020-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Divided Union: A Military History of Harford County in the Civil War – Part 1 1860 – 1862
A virtual event beginning Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Online at www.HarfordHistory.org

This is the start of a 3 part program on the people and events involved in the Civil War on both sides.
Author/Historian, Jeffrey Smart will explore thru stories and pictures Harford’s role
in the Civil War leading up to Battle at Gettysburg

Music at the Mansion
2020-09-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys
OUTDOOR CONCERT
Arty Hill will bring his signature Modern Honky Tonk sound to the Liriodendron for an outdoor show. Click here for information and tickets.

WAR OF 1812: THE HOUSE, THE WOMEN & THE FLAG
2020-09-13 13:30 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: Daughter’s of the American Revolution will do a presentation at 1:30 pm. Open 1 pm – 4 pm. $5 adults; $3 seniors and students, under 4 free. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

BELLE AIRE MARKET
2020-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Office Street near the Courthouse, Office Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open air market featuring antiques and finely crafted artisan items. With the original spelling of our dear town, The Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air.

CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
2020-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: This free family day is packed with live performances demonstrating talents and traditions from many lands ranging from belly dancing, Scottish dance teams, martial arts demonstrations and more. Attendees will experience local art which celebrates the diversity that makes up Harford County. Artists will be selling and demonstrating their crafts. The world fare tables and cultural booths take advantage of the opportunity to provide knowledge of the traditions of our world and how they have integrated into our diverse society today. The children’s garden outside will be filled with a variety of activities including face painting, interactive performances, storytelling and crafts. Food from around the world will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation and LASOS, Inc. 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 410-836-0333.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
2020-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: USING ACADEMIC RECORDS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED RESOURCES
Learn how school records can lead you to the stories of your ancestors. 7 pm – 9 pm. Admission $10. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2020-09-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – WRITING A MEMOIR, IT’S ALL ABOUT HISTORY: SHARE YOURS WITH THE FUTURE
Debbie Jennings, a writer and teacher at Harford Community College, will lead this presentation on writing your memoir. Each of us has a story, whether it is a personal or family tale from the distant past or more recent times or a story about the county itself. These stories are part of our county’s heritage and we hope that some of those attending will be inspired to write their story and share it with the Society for its collection. As we approach the 250th Anniversary (2023) of the county’s founding, we hope to gather personal and community stories as part of the celebration. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Free for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

The Booths and the Civil War
2020-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
CANCELLED: Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on the Booths and the Civil War. Presented by John Howard, Booth family and Lincoln Assassination historian. Talk starts at 2:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5.00 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com

Historic Tudor Hall Tour
2020-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
CANCELLED: Tour the grounds and 1st floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearean actors including John Wilkes Booth. Guided tour starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5.00 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com

Historic Tudor Hall Tour
2020-09-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
Tour the grounds and 1st floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearean actors including John Wilkes Booth. Guided tour starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5.00 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com

FIRST FRIDAY
2020-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Arts & Entertainment District, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join the Bel Air Downtown Alliance for Harford County’s best block party! Live local music, beer and wine, food vendors, and more! Follow the Downtown Alliance on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute information on great events. For a list of scheduled bands, visit www.downtownbelair.com.

LANDSCAPE EXPRESSIONS ART SHOW
2020-08-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to name just a few. Temporary Gallery hours Friday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Catch a Pig
2020-08-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Ma & Pa Trail, Williams Street Trail Head, Bel Air, MD, United States
Catch a Pig 5k Race and 1K Bacon Stroll
A few young runners – maybe yours, if you sign them up early enough – get a head start on you. If you happen to “catch” (pass) them, your name will be put in a special drawing for local prizes. But LOOK OUT – there will also be a couple of BIG, BAD WOLVES who will get a late jump on you. If they all pass you, you won’t be eligible for that special drawing! To Benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County. Bring your 4-legged friend!
DOGS WELCOME
MA & PA Trail
Williams Street Trail Head
Crazy fun for only $25!
Kids 12 & Under Registered as “Pigs” run for just $20 and receive FREE T-Shirt!
Dogs welcome: Only $10!
LOTS of PRIZES and AWARDS! REGISTER: runsignup.com

Catch a Pig 5K
2020-08-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Ma & Pa Trail, Williams Street Trail Head, Bel Air, MD, United States
The all-local benefit race is in it’s 9th year now and has become a hugely popular event for families, avid runners and beginners as well since it’s not just a 5K race but a CHASE! We get kids involved as the “pigs” and Teens as “wolves.” The adult runners must pass a pig but not get passed by a wolf! It’s tons of fun and there are always amazing prizes given out by local businesses. Our sponsors have ranged from small Bel Air businesses to big Harford County corporations. We’d love to have everyone’s support this year as we hope to surpass the $10,000 mark this year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Haford and Cecil Counties. There are lots of benefits of being a sponsor too. So save the date for the race, Sunday August 30th – come and check it out! Register today at //www.runsignup.com/catchapig

YouTube Video link : Catch-A-Pig 5K and 1K Bacon Stroll

Independent Bookstore Day
2020-08-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Caprichos Books, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Celebrate Independent Book Store Day with Caprichos Books. Special events and author signings throughout the day.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
2020-08-23 19:00 | Shamrock Park, Hickory Avenue and Lee Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED: PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN 2021.
Grab a chair or blanket and join us for a free outdoor concert featuring outstanding local musicians. Enjoy dinner at your favorite downtown restaurant or bring a picnic dinner! Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air through the Bel Air Recreation Committee. Entertainment TBA. 7 pm. Admission is free. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Bel Air High School Auditorium. Call 410-803-9784 or visit www.belairmd.org.

Lights, Camera, Assassination: John Wilkes Booth on Stage and Screen
2020-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
CANCELLED: Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on John Wilkes Booth, on stage and screen. Presented by Kate Taylor. Kate is a 19th century speaker and living historian who specializes in the Lincoln assassination. She also speaks about the events of 1865 through her work at the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum and Historic Port Tobacco Village. Talk starts at 2:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5.00 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com

Historic Tudor Hall Tour
2020-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
CANCELLED Tour the grounds and 1st floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearean actors including John Wilkes Booth. Guided tour starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Located at 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5.00 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
