Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Genealogy Workshop
2024-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Genealogy Workshop
Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street
Learn more about your history and the resources available to trace your family’s roots. 7 – 9 pm. For tickets call, 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-03-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 and 2 more dates | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 3 pm and the 4th Saturday of each month 10 am -2 pm. Closed holiday weekends.
Local historical exhibits, maps, plats, photographs, genealogy and 1800s newspapers. Lectures, programs and social events throughout the year. $5.00 fee for non-members to conduct research in the facility. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

Family Fun at the Armory
2024-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Family Fun at the Armory
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street
Join professional knucklehead, Gregory May, as he builds his own wacky circus show. Over a dozen audience volunteers join him onstage as he juggles, walks on a rolling globe, spins plates and cowboy ropes, and messes up magic tricks with tons of fun and lots of laughs! Sponsored by the Arts & Entertainment District with a grant through the Maryland State Arts Council. 11am – noon. Admission is free, but advanced reservations are required. Visit www.belairarmory.org.

Take a Chance on Art
2024-03-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Take a Chance on Art Lottery
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street
Sponsored by Harford Artists Association. Evening includes dinner, cash bar, music and lottery drawing. 4 – 7 pm. Lottery begins at 5 pm. Dinner only tickets are $30. Dinner and one piece of art tickets are $95. Couples tickets are $125. Call 410.420.9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra: Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky!
2024-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra: Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky!
Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street
The audience has requested, and the SSO has responded! Concert features two of their patrons’ favorite composers: Mozart and Tchaikovsky (his romantic 5th Symphony) plus music by Brahms. 7:30 pm. Admission is $20 online (discounts for seniors and students); $25 at the box office (discounts for seniors and students). Visit www. ssorchestra.org.

Mosaic Workshop
2024-03-17 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Discover the beauty of mosaic art as you create your unique 8×10 mosaic from your design or the instructor’s. You will be using a wide range of glass, tile, beads, stone, etc.
Please bring safety goggles as you will be cutting glass. Other supplies are included but you may bring some of your own if you wish.
Sunday, March 10th and Sunday, March 17th
1 pm – 4 pm
$155

Painted Kindness Rocks Kids Art Class
2024-03-19 18:30 - 19:45 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Winter Edition of the Kids Art Classes for the new year are now open for registration at the Harford Artists’ Gallery!
Join HAA Artist/Instructor Jennifer Schaefer for a fun filled class every other Tuesday evening January – March from 6:30 – 7:45 pm as we create some Winter Seasonal Inspired works of Art!!
Classes are $20 each per person/per class. Advance sign up is required to guarantee your spot & non-refundable. Limited Spots available! Recommended for ages 6 +, (parental/guardian assistance required if younger attending). All Supplies Included!
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, January 9th – Watercolor Snowflakes*
Tuesday, January 23rd – Snowy Landscape Painting*
Tuesday, February 6th – Valentine’s Heart Quilling
Tuesday, February 20th – Northern Lights Pastels*
Tuesday, March 5th – Shamrock Rainbow Fiber Art*
Tuesday, March 19th – Painted Kindness Rocks*
** classes marked with * will contain paint and while we do offer art smocks, they do not cover everything, it is strongly advised to wear something you are okay with your child getting paint on.

Alice in Wonderland - The John Carroll Ballet Academy
2024-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Don’t miss your chance to travel down the rabbit hole for this presentation of a ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Brought to you by the John Carroll School Ballet Academy and members of their high school College Preparatory Dance Program, you won’t want to miss this performance full of folly, whimsy and light-hearted fun! Shows are Friday, May 10 at 7pm and Saturday, May 11 at 1pm. Show length is 1.25 hours (includes intermission). Perfect for children! Click Ticket Link provided, and scroll down to see purchase links for each show on our webpage!
https://events.veracross.com/jcs/892-Alice-in-Wonderland

Miniature Town of Yelverton & Small Paintings
2024-03-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Liriodendron Mansion Exhibit

Experience the magical, miniature Maine coastal town of Yelverton! Except for one structure, this fictional town is completely built from scratch to N scale [1/16″ = 1′] Some buildings are based on existing structures, but many are designed purely from imagination. Don’t miss this exhibition that was 3 1/2 years in the making! (Note: Train will not be running.)

Accompanying the exhibition will be paintings created by the Wednesday Artists Group expressly to compliment the small aesthetic of the installation.
Exhibit opens on Sunday, February 11 from 11 am to 3 pm, and will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm through March 27. Exhibit will also be open on Sunday, March 10 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Ain't Misbehavin' Big Band
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Big Band
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street
With a musical library of big band standards spanning from the 1920 to today and the smooth vocal stylings of Brenda Blackwell, you are set for a night of incredible swing dancing and pure musical bliss. Sponsored in part by the Town of Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission. 7 – 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance, no sales at the door. For tickets and information, visit www.belairarmory.org.

Guys & Dolls at John Carroll School
2024-03-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-24 14:00 - 17:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The John Carroll Theatre Department presents
“GUYS AND DOLLS”
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon
Music and Lyrics by: Book by:
FRANK LOESSER JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS
Shows are Friday, March 22 at 7pm
Saturday, March 23 at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, March 24 at 2pm
Tickets are $18. Order online at johncarroll.org/guysanddolls
GUYS & DOLLS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Internationsl (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Harford 250: Grand Finale: Celebrating Tomorrow
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us as we conclude our celebration of Harford County’s first 250 years and prepare for the next 250. This special event will be held in the “Heart of Harford” at Bel Air’s Reckord Armory and feature a youth musical performance, the unveiling of the Harford 250 Mosaic Rooted in History – Lighting the Way to Tomorrow, a display of the items collected for the Harford 250 Time Capsule, guest speakers, and more. We will end at noon with Bells Across Harford, a county-wide ringing of bells to begin making Harford history now. Event is free, but registration is required: https://www.harford250.org/event/celebrating-tomorrow-make-harford-history-now/

Rockfield Manor Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Rockfield Manor Annual Easter Egg Hunt
501 E. Churchville Road
The field will be sectioned off by age group. $5 per family donation. For more information, call 410.638.4565 or visit www.rockfieldmanor.com.

Historic Hays House
2024-03-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historic Hays House
324 Kenmore Avenue
Open 2nd & 4th Sundays, 1 – 4 pm, March – mid-December or by appointment.
A collection of furniture, artwork, china, artifacts and other items of domestic life are exhibited. Built in 1788, the house reflects the prosperous lifestyle of the influential merchant and landowner, after whom it is named. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

Shiny Cards Drop-In Class
2024-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Shiny Cards Drop-In Class!
Create shiny cards to give to your favorite people
Sunday, March 24th
2-4 pm
$10
Ages 10+
No pre-registration
First come-First served

Digital Photography Workshop - Photography Basics
2024-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
In this 4 part digital photography workshop Haa Artist & Local Photographer Jennifer Schaefer will share her learned and practiced experiences, tips and tricks to help the beginner/budding photographer learn how to master their camera to create visually captivating images. Each class time will include in class instruction and hands on/out in the field shooting time.
Class Schedule:
Saturday, March 30th – Photography Basics
Saturday, April 6th – Nature/Landscape Photography
Saturday, April 13th – Portrait & Street Photography
Saturday, April 20th – Creative/Abstract Photography
(each class time is 4 pm – 7 pm)
This workshop is designed for beginners (ages 13+) *must bring own digital camera*
4 Class Bundle Package only $150 or each class can be registered for separately $50 each
*LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!!*

Spring Dance Lessons: Foxtrot and Cha Cha (April 1 - May 6)
2024-04-01 06:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Mondays, April 1-May 6, 2024 ($80 per person for the 1-hour 6-week session of your choice).
At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available.
6-7pm–Beginner American Foxtrot: A beautiful and romantic dance, the foxtrot is composed of simple walking steps and side steps.
7-8pm Beginner American Cha Cha: The cha-cha dance originated from Cuba and was originally known as the cha-cha-cha. The dance gained popularity around the 1950’s and was created from two other dances – the ‘mambo’ and the ‘danzon’.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-lessons-spring-2024-6-week-session-april-1-may-6-2024-tickets-847326013917?aff=oddtdtcreator
About the Instructor, Kristen Renshaw
Kristen discovered her passion for ballroom dancing in 2005 after starting at SwingTime Ballroom. She has choreographed countless dances for wedding couples, introduced dozens of people to Ballroom Dancesport competitions, and developed a youth ballroom track for dance students and recreational dancers.
FAQ
Do I need a partner? No, you do not need a partner to learn the dance. However, when waiting for a practice partner or instructor, please be patient and continue to practice your part.
All event updates/communication will be made by email to the email provided upon registration.
Refunds will not be given for missed sessions; prorated option not available.
Sponsored in part by the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
