Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Summer Concert Series
2024-06-02 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
All performances are free of charge, so bring a blanket or chair, your friends and family, and your favorite snacks for a beautiful evening of entertainment at the Bel Air Summer Concert Series.
Please call 410.803.9784 for weather related changes 2 hours before the concert start time.
For more information and the full concert schedule, please visit
https://www.belairmd.org/548/Summer-Concerts

Concerts are sponsored by the Town of Bel Air through the Bel Air Recreation Committee.

Tote Bag - Dot Painting Workshop
2024-06-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join artist Cindy Trostle as she instructs you how to create a beautiful mandala dot painting pattern on a tote bag!
Saturday, June 1 at Harford Artists Gallery10:30 am – 12:30 pmOnly $55Perfect for ages 12 and up!
All Supplies Included!!No experience needed!!

Bel Air Farmers Market
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market where everything sold is grown, raised, or made by our over 60 local vendors from the Bel Air, Maryland area.
Our Market offers a diverse range of products including seasonal fresh produce, non-gmo meats, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, breads, pet treats, jarred foods, flowers, honey products, mushrooms, herbs, olive oil, various sundries as well as locally crafted beers, wines, spirits and SO much more.
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The 2024 Market Schedule
MARKET SEASON is OPEN every Saturday from April 13 to November 23, 2024, 8am to 12pm
Winter Market is OPEN every Saturday from November 30 to December 21, 2024, 9am to 11am
Our Special Holiday Village takes place December 7 & 14, 2024, 2pm to 8pm
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Located at 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, MD 21014, and welcome everyone, including furry friends. Come and join us for a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities for all ages.

Spring in Our Town - Bel Air / Narva Children's Art Exchange
2024-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | Bel Air Library, 100
Spring in Our Town
Bel Air / Narva Children’s Art Exchange
May 6 – 31 at the exhibit room in the Bel Air Branch of the Harford County Public Library.
This exhibit will display artwork from children from preschool through 12th grade celebrating spring in the sister cities of Bel Air, Maryland and Narva, Estonia.
For more information, visit https://programs.hcplonline.org/event/9981199

TRIO Printmakers Exhibit at the Liriodendron
2024-05-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
TRIO Printmakers features three artists who work with Ink Spot Press – a non-profit workshop in Baltimore servicing printmakers in the region. Featuring the work of Claudia Bismark, Laura Vernon Russell, and Ian Jackson, this exhibition celebrates the art of the print, showcasing a wide variety of printing styles and techniques.
Opening on Sunday, May 12 from 11 to 3, the exhibit will be on view each Wednesday through June 26 from 1 to 6 pm, and on Sunday, June 9 from from 11 to 3. It will also be on view during public-facing events

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-05-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | 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

Steampunk Pyramid Dreamcatcher Drop-In Workshop
2024-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Have fun making a steampunk pyramid dreamcatcher for yourself or as a gift in your choice of colors.
No-preregistration required. Simply drop in at Harford Artists Gallery.
May 26 from 2-4 pm. Cost is $10.
Drop-In Classes are made possible by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District with a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

Historic Hays House
2024-05-26 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

Come See What We Do in the Garden
2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Governor William Paca Chapter NSDAR has maintained a Pollinator Garden at the Hays for several years. The garden was begun as a Conservation project and is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers. Recently, the volunteers have adopted the Herb Garden, established by HSHC volunteers years ago. The Pollinator and Herb Garden volunteers invite the public to “Come See What We Do in the Garden”. Volunteers will informally discuss their work in the garden and the value of pollinator gardens and the uses of herbs today.
May 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
FREE event at Hays House. Registration is required.

Bel Air Farmers Market
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market where everything sold is grown, raised, or made by over 60 local vendors from the Bel Air, Maryland area.
The Market offers a diverse range of products including seasonal fresh produce, non-gmo meats, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, breads, pet treats, jarred foods, flowers, honey products, mushrooms, herbs, olive oil, various sundries as well as locally crafted beers, wines, spirits and SO much more.
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The 2024 Market Schedule
MARKET SEASON is OPEN every Saturday from April 13 to November 23, 2024, 8am to 12pm
Winter Market is OPEN every Saturday from November 30 to December 21, 2024, 9am to 11am
Our Special Holiday Village takes place December 7 & 14, 2024, 2pm to 8pm

Kids Art Classes: Fantasy Fairy/Troll Homes
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Fantasy Fairy / Troll Homes
Artists will create a fairy or troll home out of clay
On May 14 we will paint and on May 21 we will decorate.
Ages 8+
$40 per artist
6-7:30 pm
https://www.artinharford.org

Songwriter Centenary: Popular Music of 1924 - Cole Porter
2024-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Julie Kurzava will tell the stories of 3 great songwriters active in 1924, sharing music that it still vital and relevant 100 years later, while contrasting musical aesthetics of the 1920’s with the 2020’s.
Each lecture will take place 10:00-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory. Come to 1, 2, or all 3 sessions. Free, but registration is required so we know how many to expect in attendance. While only one event date is listed for registration, the series is scheduled as noted below. Attend any date you wish!
This series is made possible through the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District with a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
May 6, 2024–Week 1: Irving Berlin
With his Ellis Island roots, limited education, and hardscrabble beginnings, Irving Berlin’s long and celebrated success is the quintessential American story. His enormous creative output includes ragtime, vaudeville, Broadway, Hollywood blockbusters, patriotic standbys, favorite holiday tunes, and everything in between. Julie Kurzava will describe his early years and establishment as a Broadway powerhouse, writing music that is still performed today.
May 13, 2024–Week 2: The Gershwins
1924 was a pivotal year for brothers George and Ira Gershwin, when they firmly established their partnership, creating songs that are considered American Classics. Julie Kurzava looks at their early success and career milestones, focused on their story, style and substance. Learn the history of their collaboration and discover the musical characteristics that form their signature style.
May 20, 2024–Week 3: Cole Porter
Indiana born and heir to millions, Cole Porter was an Ivy League graduate, European bon vivant, and incidentally one of the great composers of American musical theater and popular song. Learn more about his entrance into the Broadway world, musical style and his distinctive point of view.
Julie Kurzava is a versatile performer who has worked professionally throughout the Mid Atlantic in theater, concert and opera. A classically trained singer, she is a graduate of Northwestern University (BM) and the Peabody Conservatory (MM). Ms. Kurzava is co-founder and Executive Director of New Moon Theater, a touring theater for young audiences. Formerly a faculty member of the Peabody Road Scholar program, she is a popular lecturer on Musical Theater and the American Songbook. Ms. Kurzava is currently on the music faculty at Loyola University Maryland.

Gourd Ladybug and Mushroom Plant Plant Spikes Drop-In Workshop
2024-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Spend a fun afternoon learning to make decorative plant spikes with gourd pieces.
No pre-registration needed. Simply drop in at Harford Artists Gallery.
May 19 from 2-4pm. Cost is $10.
Drop-In Classes are made possible by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District with grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

How to Protect Harford's History
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Jacob Bensen, Historic Preservation Planner for Harford County government. In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, Jacob will share “How to Protect Harford’s History.” Jacob will discuss a few of the places protected by the Harford County Historic Landmarks and Districts Program and the tools available to help you save the places that you love in Harford County. Following the presentation, visitors can enjoy the Hays House and gardens.
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
FREE Event at @Historical Society of Harford County. Registration is required.
