Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

LEGENDS OF BEL AIR BALL
2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2022-11-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-21 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.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2022-11-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – THE CONCORD POINT LIGHTHOUSE
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
2022-11-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-15 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

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
2022-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Elf: The Musical
2022-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious musical comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

WONDERS OF WINTER OPENING RECEPTION
2022-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
All the wonders of the holidays as depicted by members of the Harford Artists Association! This exhibit includes lots of smaller gift items. Reception will be held November 12th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 2 pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall
2022-11-13 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. 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

The Two Wives of Junius Brutus Booth
2022-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air, 21015, United States
This special presentation at Tudor Hall will be given Booth family historian and Lincoln assassination author and speaker, Jim Garrett. 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

Christmas Train Garden
2022-11-25 17:00 - 20:30, 2022-11-26 14:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-02 17:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-03 14:00 - 20:30 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Get into the Christmas spirit with a trip through the magical and unique train garden designed especially for Bel Air! The garden features a lighted Christmas train, ice skaters, a circus and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! You can even participate in a scavenger hunt to find items located throughout the garden. Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:
November 25: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
November 26: 2:00pm – 8:30pm
December 1: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
December 2: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
December 3: 2:00pm – 8:30pm
December 4: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (parking and access is limited this day between 2-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade)
December 8: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
December 9: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
December 10: 2:00pm – 8:30pm
December 15: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
December 16: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
December 17: 2:00pm – 8:30pm
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
2022-11-26 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us by supporting our small businesses here in downtown Bel Air and enjoy what they have to offer for this special time of the year. For more information, call 443-823-1797 or visit www.downtownbelair.com.

Bel Air Holiday Market
2022-11-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Holiday Market is a collaboration between The Belle Aire Market and the Bel Air Farmers’ Market to bring artisan shopping to Bel Air! On Saturdays, from November 26 through December 17, 9 to 11 a.m. you will be able to shop for locally grown and produced food items from our local farmers and pick up gifts for loved ones from local artists!

WINTER WONDERLAND
2022-11-26 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Come shop, dine and play in Downtown Bel Air. Winter Wonderland will feature over 100,000 lights illuminating the Main Street area. Enjoy our shops and restaurants while soaking up some holiday spirit! Every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, no activities on Christmas Eve. Visit www.christmasinbelair for details.

ARTISTS SUNDAY
2022-11-27 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This worldwide event day is set aside to encourage everyone to shop with local artists, creators and makers. Give the gift of local, one-of-a-kind art this season! Shop at Harford Artists Gallery or at shops located throughout the downtown that carry local artists work.

ROCKFIELD MANOR ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Kick off the holidays with Rockfield Manor’s Christmas tree lighting benefiting Harford County Toys for Tots. 6 pm – 8 pm. Admission free with new unwrapped toy. Call 410-638-4565 or visit www.rockfieldmanor.com.

HARFORD ARTISTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SALE
2022-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Enjoy holiday shopping for unique gift items and original artwork created by local artists. 10 am – 6 pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Liriodendron Holiday Open House
2022-12-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Tour the beautifully decorated historic Liriondendron mansion and enjoy holiday favorites including:

Art and craft vendors selling one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations
Greenery and arrangements for purchase
Live music throughout the day
Refreshments for sale from Waffle’n Joe Food Truck
Activities for kids
Visits with Santa
A holiday basket raffle with lots of goodies

And more!
Suggested donation is $5 per family, and proceeds will benefit the non-profit Liriodendron Foundation, which preserves and maintains the historic venue and provides free and low-cost programming for the community year-round.
The Liriodendron Mansion, located at 502 W. Gordon St. in Bel Air, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as an architectural treasure, cultural center, and events venue. Owned by Harford County, it is operated by the non-profit Liriodendron Foundation. This stunning example of Palladian architecture was built in 1898 as the summer home for Dr. Howard A. Kelly, a founding physician of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical School, and his wife and 9 children.
Please note: Due to the historic nature of our venue, our 2nd floor has limited accessibility.

A Snowman's Holiday with SSO
2022-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra for their popular Holiday concert which will include some of the usual SSO shenanigans and surprises.
The first half of the concert is devoted to snowmen! Delight in Erich Korngold’s overture from “The Snowman” and Howard Blake’s popular story and music from the BBC’s 1984 film “The Snowman,” which will be read and sung by our guest Carolyn Black-Sotir, a longtime friend of the SSO.
The SSO will celebrate and remember the life of SSO trombonist Donald Raff, who produced many fine arrangements for them and also wrote the SSO’s program notes for many years. Amongst many holiday favorites, we will present a new arrangement of “Carol of the Bells” by SSO percussionist Welles Still, who arranged the work in memory of his wife April.
