Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2022-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – THE ARCHEOLOGY OF THE BUSH TAVERN & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Carol Allen.12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Ballroom Dance (Foxtrot/Swing) Lessons and Open Dance
2022-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Swing/Foxtrot Lesson followed by an open dance; 8-week session starts September 13th. Advanced registration required (opens August 1st). Visit www.belairarmory.org for details.
6-7pm–Enjoy a Swing/Foxtrot Lesson led by Kristen Renshaw
7-8pm–Enjoy an open dance where lesson participants may practice what they’ve learned

HARFORD PLEIN AIR PAINTING EXHIBIT
2022-10-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford County’s Plein Air Painting Festival is comprised of a juried competition and a community-based quick draw competition, which annually draws professional artists from across the U.S. to capture the county’s charms. Paintings were completed from July – September and are on exhibit at the Liriodendron on Wednesdays, October, 5, 12, 19 ands 26 from 11am – 3pm.
An open house where you can meet the artists will be held on Sunday, October 9 from 1pm – 5pm.
Proceeds from the sale of the exhibited works will benefit the work of Maryland Center for the Arts.

FALL BOOK SALE
2022-10-13 12:00 - 18:30, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-10-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Harford County Public Library – Bel Air, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library.
Thursday, October 13th – 12:00-6:30 (Members only/join at the door)
Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Open to the public.
Sunday, October 16th – 1:00-4:00 $5 bag day. Open to the public.
Due to COVID Restrictions, please check the Harford County Public Library Bel Air Branch Calendar of Events for changes to dates and times.
Book Collection days (Saturdays – 10:00-4:30)
September 17 & 24
October 1 & 8

MARYLAND STATE BBQ BASH
2022-10-14 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-15 12:00 - 22:00 | MD
The BBQ Bash features top quality BBQ, live music, sponsor displays, crafters, merchant vendors, children’s entertainment as well as Harford County’s biggest and best beer and wine garden. Free admission. Friday 4 pm – 10 pm and Saturday 12 Noon – 10 pm. Visit www.downtownbelair.com.

GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
GENEALOGY CONFERENCE – VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall
2022-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-30 14:00 - 15:00 | 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. 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

Presentation: The Lincolns, The Booths, and the Spirits
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
Presentation at Tudor Hall by Terry Alford who is an author, historian, and Professor Emeritus at Northern Virginia Community College. Dr. Alford is a founding board member of the Abraham Lincoln Institute of Washington, D.C., and is an internationally recognized authority on John Wilkes Booth and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Fortune’s Fool, Dr. Alford’s biography of Booth, was published in 2015 by Oxford University Press and has received exceptional reviews. He has been an historical consultant on a number of films and documentaries, most recently Stephen Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” starring Daniel Day-Lewis. He also serves as a member of the Advisory Council for Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC. 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

FALL BOOK SALE
2022-10-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Harford County Public Library – Bel Air, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library.
Thursday, October 13th – 12:00-6:30 (Members only/join at the door)
Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Open to the public.
Monday, October 17th – 10:00 am -6:00 pm $5 bag day. Open to the public.
Please check the Harford County Public Library Bel Air Branch Calendar of Events for changes to dates and times.
Book Collection days (Saturdays – 10:00-4:30)
September 17 & 24
October 1 & 8

HARFORD ARTISTS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
2022-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Halloween parties are traditionally celebrated with an artistic touch – a costume! Come see how creative you can be. Lots of treats, libations, and spooky decorations. Best costume contest. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Costumes and Cocktails
2022-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
We’re dying for you to join us for a Costume Halloween Bash! Hosted by Harford Artists’ Association Inc. All proceeds to benefit HAA’s community outreach programs.
Special Host: Zenobia Darling aka Derek Pentz
Tickets: $25 HAA members/ $30 non-members/ $35 at the door
Amazing and Scary Tableaux/ Great Photo Ops
Food by Black Eyed Suzie’s/ Beer by Independent Brewery
Silent Auction/ Growler Gala

HAUNTS AND HISTORY TOUR
2022-10-21 17:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Armory Park, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Journey back in time to enjoy the tales of Bel Air’s most curious and mysterious history. Walk the streets lit by lanterns and visit some of the town’s most legendary and haunted sites. Call 410-836-0333 or visit www.lasos.org.

Annual Fall Yard Sale and Volunteer Open House
2022-10-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Historical Society Parking Lot, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Sell Your Stuff!
at The Historical Society of Harford County’s
Annual Fall Yard Sale and Volunteer Open House
$25 per 10’ x 10’ space
No table or chairs provided / no electricity on site
Food truck available / Advertising provided
Now accepting applications on a first come/first serve basis
Deadline to Apply: October 10, 2022
(Rain date: 10/29; 9am-2pm)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Tour the Historical Society’s main building and learn more about the many opportunities to become a volunteer at the Historical Society or at the Hays House Museum. There is something for everyone whether your interests are in history, computer technology, gardening or another area. 10 am – 12 pm. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The SSO is excited to return to Bel Air High School with the largest ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion in two and a half years. They will present two premieres, including one from Maestro Bair, as well as guest violinist Emmanuel Borowsky performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Beethoven live on October 22nd at 7:30 pm at Bel Air High School. For tickets, visit www.ssorchestra.org

TRICK OR TREATING IN DOWNTOWN
2022-10-29 00:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Shop at participating businesses for a Halloween treat! For more information visit www.downtownbelair.com.

AUTHORS & ARTISTS HOLIDAY GIFT SALE
2022-11-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This exciting event provides a unique opportunity to meet local authors and artists from many different genres, and to find perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Doors open from 9 am –2 pm. Admission is free. Visit https://www.belairartsandentertainment.org/authors-and-artists-gift-sale

LEGENDS OF BEL AIR BALL
2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
LASOS is hosting the 2nd annual Legends Ball of Bel Air. Come dressed as your favorite local, historical, or famous legend for a night filled with music, prizes, and more. Call 410-836-0333 or visit www.lasos.org. Please confirm start and end times with LASOS.

Origins of Jazz
2022-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us for one, two, or all three sessions! Free admission, but advance reservation is required. Each session is from 10am-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory (37 N. Main Street).
1) Session 1 — New Orleans (Monday, November 7, 2022)
We’ll discuss the origins of jazz in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. We’ll talk about such mythical early figures as Buddy Bolden, cornetist Joe “King” Oliver, creole clarinetist Sidney Bechet, and piano pioneer Jelly Roll Morton.
2) Session 2 — Chicago (Monday, November 14, 2022)
In the late 1910’s and early 1920’s, the epicenter of American jazz shifted northward, up the Mississippi river, and ended up in Chicago. We’ll talk about (and listen to) some of the most significant recordings of this time period, including some made by a young upstart from New Orleans named Louis Armstrong.
3) Session 3 — New York (Monday, November 21, 2022)
By the dawn of the 1930’s, the capital of American jazz had changed once more, landing in New York, at the height of the Harlem Renaissance. We’ll learn about the great Harlem stride pianists, such as James P. Johnson, Willie “The Lion” Smith, and Fats Waller, as well as the unsung architect of the big band swing sound, Fletcher Henderson.
Register Online, call 440-638-4506, or email jpotler@belairmd.org with the total attendance/name for the reservation.
This series is supported in part by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District and the Maryland State Arts Council.
