LIVE! at Harford Brochure Spring 2024 by HarfordEvents

ALICE DREAMING OF WONDERLAND | MAY 3

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES WINTER/SPRING 2024

Excitement Awaits! We are delighted to announce our winter/spring season, packed with captivating performances and unforgettable experiences. You will find a diverse selection of shows that will transport you to new worlds, ignite your imagination, and leave you with lasting memories of good times for all. From classic and fun productions such as Harford Dance Theatre’s The Little Mermaid and Phoenix Festival Theater’s The SpongeBob Musical to the thunderous rock n’ roll of Get the Led Out and the dazzling athleticism of the Original Harlem Globetrotters, our season has something for everyone. Our season features Harford Community College students and faculty showcasing the local creativity, talent, and passion in the community for the performing arts. We invite you to join us for this exciting season of LIVE! at Harford Community College. With affordable ticket prices and convenient show times, there’s no excuse to miss out on the magic of our upcoming events. We want to continue to provide you with the best possible experiences before, during, and after the show. Please share your suggestions about the ways we may make your experiences unforgettable. Contact the Ticket Office at 443.412.2211 or email me at srutherford@harford.edu with your ideas, feedback, and suggestions. Thank you for supporting the arts and live events in Harford County. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting season!

Stacy Rutherford Director for Events and Conferencing General Manager for the APGFCU Arena

Check the various listings to select all your favorites, but remember many shows sell out fast. Order your tickets at HarfordEvents.com so you can choose your favorite seat for any show. Events and performances are subject to change.

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Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary

APRIL Harford Dance Theatre: The Little Mermaid Get the Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep” An Evening of Jazz: Todd Marcus, Bass Clarinet

Exhibit: Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition Alice Dreaming of Wonderland Harford’s Vocal Music Students in Recital Featuring the Vocal Pop Ensemble An Evening of Jazz Featuring Harford’s Jazz Ensemble and Music Students in Recital

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series

Exhibit: Annual Art + Design Faculty & Staff Exhibition Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour

諸行無常 | This Too, Shall Pass An Evening of Jazz: Phil Ravita Jazz – Oriana

Exhibit: Sculpture by Rich Kaste

Winter ArtsFest

Phoenix Festival Theater: The SpongeBob Musical

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FEBRUARY

ATHENA Leadership Awards Breakfast

MAY

Evil Woman - The American ELO

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Exhibit: Annual Art + Design Faculty & Staff Exhibition

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Exhibit: Sculpture by Rich Kaste

MARCH

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JANUARY

Exhibit: Integration Now: The Harford Civil Rights Project Hays-Heighe House Spring Schedule of Events

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series HCC Actors Guild: Ride the Cyclone, A New Musical Stars of Harford Gala Pete The Cat

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JAN 26– FEB 26 OPENING RECEPTION AS PART OF ARTSFEST

FEB 4 | 3–5:30 PM CLOSING RECEPTION Igneous Tower by Jim McFarland

FEB 22 | 12–1:30 PM This exhibition showcases work by faculty and staff in the Art + Design department who are all active artists and designers in their own right.

FEBRUARY

JANUARY

EXHIBIT: ANNUAL ART + DESIGN FACULTY & STAFF EXHIBITION

CHESAPEAKE GALLERY, STUDENT CENTER

EXHIBIT: SCULPTURE BY RICH KASTE OPEN THROUGH APR 12 Presented by the Gallery and Arts on Campus Committee. Follow the Chesapeake Gallery on Facebook for related events, including a closing reception. SCULPTURE GARDEN, JOPPA HALL

HCC WINTER ARTSFEST ( F O R M E R LY W I N T E R D O L D R U M S )

FEB 4 | 3 PM A Harford tradition from start to finish! Listen to performances by Harford’s music faculty; admire the Art + Design faculty and staff annual exhibit of drawings, paintings, sculpture, photographs, digital art, and ceramics in the Chesapeake Gallery; and join the HCC Artists in Residence “After Hours” at a reception featuring hot jazz, cool drinks, and tasty treats. STUDENT CENTER General Seating: Adult $15, Youth (Age 17 & Younger) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2024 WORLD TOUR FEB 21 | 7 PM Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters’ global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You’ll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ballhandling skills, and big laughs with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement! APGFCU ARENA Optional purchase: $25 Magic Pass Reserved seating starts at $20, plus HGI surcharge of $4 per ticket.

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ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA FEB 29 | 7:30 PM ARRIVAL from Sweden in the production ”The Music of ABBA” has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is. This production has all the features a great ABBA show needs: lovely costumes, extremely talented musicians, and breathtaking singing. Millions of people all around the world celebrate this show as the best ABBA show in the world. APGFCU ARENA Reserved seating starts at $25.

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MARCH

諸行無常 | THIS TOO, SHALL PASS

ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS BREAKFAST

W O R K BY M AY U KO O N O G R AY

P R E S E N T E D BY P K L AW

MAR 11-APR 12

MAR 1 | 7:30 AM

OPENING RECEPTION: MAR 12 | 5–6:30 PM

The Harford Community College Foundation is honored to host the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Awards Breakfast. The ATHENA Leadership Award, ATHENA Organizational Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award are presented to exemplary leaders who have achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential. RICHLIN BALLROOM 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, MD General Seating: Adult $50; tickets must be purchased in advance.

P H O E N I X F E S T I VA L T H E AT E R

MAR 8 | 7 PM MAR 9 | 2 & 7 PM MAR 10 | 2 PM

A solo exhibition by Houston-based artist Mayuko Ono Gray. Reflecting a life which is both culturally Japanese and American, her graphite drawings hybridize influences from traditional Japanese calligraphy combined with Western drawing practices and aesthetics. CHESAPEAKE GALLERY, STUDENT CENTER

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals By Kyle Jarrow & Tina Landau

AMOSS CENTER Reserved seating starts at $20.

諸行無常 Mayuko Ono Gray 41” x 70”, graphite on paper, 2022

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AN EVENING OF JAZZ: PHIL RAVITA JAZZ – ORIANA MAR 15 | 8 PM Phil Ravita, bassist and Harford faculty member, released the album, Oriana, in March 2023. He brings music from that album and more to this Evening of Jazz performance featuring his ensemble. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adults $10, Youth (Age 17 & Younger) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES MAR 17 | 3 PM The Sunday Afternoon Concert series features regional and faculty artists performing classical music from across centuries. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adult $10, Youth (Age 17 and Under) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

SO GOOD! THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE STARRING ROBERT NEARY MAR 24 | 3 PM Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary creates a one-of-a-kind, cut above the rest tribute to one of the greatest and most successful recording artists in history. You will swear you are watching the master himself as he tells the stories behind some of the classic songs and performs 22 of his greatest hits. The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless. AMOSS CENTER

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APRIL THE LITTLE MERMAID H A R F O R D D A N C E T H E AT R E

APR 5 | 7 PM APR 6 & 7 | 1 & 5 PM A rebellious, fun-loving mermaid is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, the King, she falls for a human prince and all of the wonderful joys of life on land. Determined to make a new life, the mermaid makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch to become human for three days. When plans go awry, sacrifices must be made.

AMOSS CENTER Reserved seating starts at $16.

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GET THE LED OUT: A CELEBRATION OF “THE MIGHTY ZEP” APR 6 | 8 PM From the bombastic and epic to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history! www.gtlorocks.com APGFCU ARENA Reserved seating starts at $25.

AN EVENING OF JAZZ: TODD MARCUS, BASS CLARINET APR 12 | 8 PM The music of bass clarinetist Todd Marcus offers a strong melodic sensibility, draws from elements of his community work, and often incorporates the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adult $10, Youth (17 and Under) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES APR 14 | 3 PM The Sunday Afternoon Concert series features regional and faculty artists performing classical music from across centuries.. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adult $10, Youth (17 and Under) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

RIDE THE CYCLONE, A NEW MUSICAL BY J AC O B R I C H M O N D A N D BROOKE MAXWELL

APR 19-20 & 26-27 | 8 PM APR 21 & 28 | 3 PM In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived! Presented by Actors Guild of Harford Community College

BLACKBOX THEATER (JOPPA 032) General Seating: $15 Student/Youth/Employee/Senior $10

STARS OF HARFORD GALA: CELEBRATING HARFORD’S COMMUNITY THEATER & DANCE APR 26 | 7:30 PM Join us in celebrating the Harford Dance Theatre’s and Phoenix Festival Theater’s past, present, and future productions. This will be a Dress Your Beststyled gala event with music, dancing, cash bar, selfie station, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and more! APGFCU ARENA Tickets start at $10; free to this season’s production cast & crew (ticket required).

PETE THE CAT A T H E AT E R W O R K S U S A P R O D U C T I O N

APR 28 | 3 PM For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on Earth. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW bus. AMOSS CENTER Reserved seating starts at $14.

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MAY

ALICE DREAMING OF WONDERLAND MAY 3 | 7:30 PM Get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, Alice is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit. AMOSS CENTER Reserved seating starts at $25.

EXHIBIT: ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT ART + DESIGN EXHIBITION MAY 3–30 OPENING RECEPTION: MAY 7 | 5–6:30 PM Featuring student work from the 2023–2024 academic year, the exhibition will be juried by Ms. Lori Rubeling, Professor of Art and Graphic Design and Faculty Director of Exhibitions at Stevenson University. CHESAPEAKE GALLERY, STUDENT CENTER www.ChesapeakeGallery.org

Vienna by Rin Kramer, Acrylic on canvas, 2023. Winner of 2023 Student Art + Design Exhibition Purchase Award.

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HARFORD’S VOCAL MUSIC STUDENTS IN RECITAL FEATURING THE VOCAL POP ENSEMBLE MAY 8 | 7 PM The Music Department of Harford Community College presents students of vocal music in solo and ensemble performances, including Harford’s newly-formed Vocal Pop Ensemble. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adult $5, Youth (Age 17 and under) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID

AN EVENING OF JAZZ: HARFORD’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND MUSIC STUDENTS IN RECITAL

EVIL WOMAN – THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA MAY 17 | 8 PM Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesquepop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Evil Woman” are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs. APGFCU ARENA Reserved seating starts at $25.

MAY 17 | 8 PM Harford’s Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Benny Russell, appears in concert along with Harford music students performing instrumental solos. JOPPA RECITAL HALL General Seating: Adult $5, Youth (Age 17 & Younger) $1, HCC Student Free with HCC ID.

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WINTER SPORTS EDITION: EXHIBIT OPENING JAN 9–MAR 1 | 12:30-3 PM

GAMETIME!

REPLAYING HARFORD COUNTY SPORTS HISTORY FA L L 2 0 2 3 – S P R I N G 2 0 2 4

WINTER EDITION: JAN 9–MAR 1 SPRING EDITION: MAR 7–JUN 7 Harford has a rich sports history that boasts successful local athletes in rec and high school programs, as well as a host of college and semi-pro stand-outs in a variety of individual and team sports. NFL, MLB and NBA players, Olympians in swimming and ice skating, and boxing and wrestling champions have hailed from Harford. Come browse the memorabilia and enjoy local stories sports trivia, and be reminded of the power sports has to challenge us as individuals and unite us as a team. Featured sports will change with the season, including football & field hockey in autumn, basketball in winter, and baseball, softball, & lacrosse in spring. HAYS-HEIGHE HOUSE AT HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Warm up with chili & hot chocolate when you stop in to check out our winter exhibit on local sports history. Join us at 1:30 PM for the Curator Walk through the exhibit. She’ll explain the choices made and highlight some of the best items on display. Hear stories that didn’t make it to the exhibit panels.

SPORTS TRIVIA EVENTS JAN 24 | 6:30-7:30 PM (ONLINE*) APR 4 | 12:30-2 PM MAY 30 | 6:30-8:00 PM So you’ve mastered pub trivia and think you know a lot about sports history? Test your knowledge against our quirky categories – for a prize! Be your own team, or play with friends.

TEA AT THE HAYS-HEIGHE HOUSE For more information, scan the QR code or visit go.harford.edu/hhhevents.

HOURS: TUE | 1-3 PM THU | 3-5 PM FRI | 10 AM-2 PM Admission is free.

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SHOW & TELL: SPORTS MEMORABILIA JAN 31 | 6:30–7:30 PM (ONLINE*) MAY 2 | 6:30-8 PM

GUEST LECTURES AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS LECTURE FEB 7 | 6:30-7:30 PM (ONLINE*) DISCUSSION FEB 21 | 6:30–7:30 PM (ONLINE*) LECTURE: BASEBALL VS SOFTBALL MARCH 19 | 12:30-1:30 PM LECTURE: “NEGRO LEAGUE” BASEBALL APRIL 25 | 12:30-1:30 PM DISCUSSION: SHOELESS JOE MAY 9 | 12:30–1:30 PM To reserve a seat at a program, email haysheighe@harford.edu or visit our webpage: go.harford.edu/hhhevents.

SPRING SPORTS EDITION: PARTY & EXHIBIT OPENING MAR 7 | 12:30-3 PM

Exhibit remains on view through JUN 7 during open hours. Enjoy ballpark snacks and lawn games when you stop in to check out our spring exhibit on local sports history. Harford County is devoted to baseball, and so is our exhibit, but it will also feature stories from softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track. Join us at 1:30 PM for the Curator Walk through the exhibit. She’ll explain the choices made and highlight some of the best items on display. Hear stories that didn’t make it to the exhibit panels.

LIVING HISTORY: BABE RUTH P O R T R AY E D BY S T O RY T E L L E R G A RY L L OY D

APR 11 | 12:30–1:30 PM The one, the only, the “Sultan of Swat” Babe Ruth has been inducted into the new Baseball Hall of Fame. Sit in on his post-induction press conference, and feel free to bring your own questions for this larger-than-life sports hero!

* To participate in online events, reserve your spot in advance to receive the event link: HaysHeighe@harford.edu or 443.412.2539.

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TELEPHONE: Charge tickets by calling 443.412.2211, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM. IN PERSON: Purchase tickets at the Ticket Office in Darlington Hall, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM. AT THE DOOR: Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. The Box Office

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Everyone must have a ticket to be admitted. Recommended minimum age is 3 years. Strollers and car seats are not permitted in any venue.

The campus is located at 401 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air. To access our venues, turn from Rt. 22 onto Thomas Run Road. The College campus and the APGFCU Arena are on the right. The Amoss Center is on the left.

Theaters are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Patrons requiring disabilityrelated accommodations must contact the Ticket Office (443.412.2211) at least two weeks prior to the event. Assistive listening system headsets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be requested from the theater staff. Please be aware that convenience fees may be added to ticket sales. Booster seats are available in the Amoss Center on a first-come, first-served basis. No outside food or beverages are permitted. Use of cameras, video and recording devices is eventspecific and may be prohibited. Harford Community College and Harford Technical High School campuses are tobacco-free, including parking lots. Visit HarfordEvents.com for purchase policies.

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For detailed directions, visit www.harford.edu/about/ coming-to-campus/index.php.

Venues APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College The APG Federal Credit Union Arena, located in the Susquehanna Center, seats up to 3,000 and showcases a wide range of sports, entertainment, and community events. Seating prices vary for each event. For more information, visit HarfordEvents.com.

Amoss Center Located on the Harford Technical High School campus, the 901-seat Amoss Center serves both Harford Community College and Harford Technical High School through a partnership with the Harford County Public Schools.

Special Events and Performances are made possible by: grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where A the arts thrive. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Harford County Cultural Arts Board with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council Support received from Harford County’s Economic Development Office

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Grants from other federal and state agencies

The Chesapeake Theater is currently closed for renovations and is scheduled to reopen in 2025.

Contributions from the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. Corporate and individual contributions

APG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ARENA AT HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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CHESAPEAKE THEATER (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) STUDENT CENTER/CHESAPEAKE GALLERY DARLINGTON HALL/TICKET OFFICE

JOPPA HALL HAYS-HEIGHE HOUSE PARKING

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GET THE LED OUT: A CELEBRATION OF “THE MIGHTY ZEP” | APR 6

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