Films & Performances
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African Film Festival Traveling Series
Saturday, March 24, 1-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 25, 1-6 p.m.
FREE BMA Members at the door
$10 non-Members
$10 Students with I.D.
Tickets on sale February 22. To purchase tickets, visit the BMA Box Office, call 800-919-6272, or go to tickets.com. Service charges apply for phone and online orders.
This engaging film series features critically acclaimed short-format and feature releases by African directors. All films have English sub-titles. Please note: Some content may be unsuitable for young children.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
1 p.m.
Kinshasa Symphony, 95 mins.
This fascinating film reveals the people of Kinshasa and the power of music.
2:45 p.m.
A Screaming Man, 88 mins.
A pool attendant in Chad must give up his job and contribute to the "war effort."
4:30 p.m.
Lezare (For Today), 14 mins.
This touching story about a homeless boy conveys a powerful message about global warming and thoughtlessness.
4:55 p.m.
One Way, A Tuareg Journey, 52 mins.
The inspirational documentary chronicles a family's fractured emigration from Niger to Italy.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25
1 p.m.
A Trip to Algiers, 97 min.
Drama unfolds as an unscrupulous government official tries to take a home away from a mother and her children.
2:45 p.m.
Kongo: 50 Years of Independence
The three-part documentary focuses on the colonization of the largest county in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2:45 p.m. - Episode 1: The Unbridled Race, 52 mins.
4 p.m. - Episode 2: The Great Illusion, 52 min.
5 p.m. - Episode 3: The Failed Giant, 52 min.
The African Film Festival National Traveling Series is organized by the African Film Festival, Inc. This series has been made possible by the generous support of National Endowments for the Arts, the Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, Lambert Foundation and The Bradley Family Foundation. Special thanks to Mahen Bonetti, Director, and Toccarra Thomas, Program Coordinator, African Film Festival, for their assistance and support.
This program is sponsored by the Joshua Johnson Council.
Chamber Jazz Series
$28 BMA Members & Seniors
$30 non-Members
$10 Students with I.D.
For more information and to purchase tickets, call the Chamber Jazz Society at 410-385-5888 or visit baltimorechamberjazz.org. Call 443-573-1825 to reserve your space for the free pre-concert tour.
The Walt Weiskopf Quartet featuring Renee Rosnes
Sunday, March 11, 5 p.m.
Saxophonist Walt Weiskopf makes event the most complex piece sound effortless. Pre-Concert Tour: Innovation and Expression in Art, 3:45 p.m.
The Annual Jazz Masters Concert:
The Kenny Barron Trio
Sunday, April 15, 5 p.m.
Legendary Kenny Barron delivers elegant standards and original compositions. Pre-Concert Tour: Get Happy, Joyful Works from the BMA Collection, 3:45 p.m.
Shriver Hall Discovery Series
FREE
Reservations are suggested. Call 410-516-7164 or visit shriverconcerts.org for details. Call 443-573-1825 to reserve your space for the free pre-concert tour.
George Li, Piano
Saturday, February 11, 3 p.m.
At just 16, pianist George Li boasts extraordinary talent, technical command, and interpretive depth. The Winner of the 2010 Young Artists International Auditions, Li is in increasing demand as a recitalist and soloist with symphonies across the U.S. Pre-Concert Tour: The Artist’s Touch, 1:45 p.m.
Yury Shadrin, Piano
Saturday, April 28, 3 p.m
Russian-born pianist Yury Shadrin, the 2011 Yale Gordon Competition Winner, continues his dramatic entry into the concert world. His path to recognition has taken him through major competitions and to the stages of great music venues around the world. Pre-Concert Tour: Color and Composition in Art, 1:45 p.m.
2012 Poetry Out Loud Finals
presented by The Maryland State Arts Council
Saturday, March 3,
1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
FREE
Nine regional winners compete for the title of Maryland State Poetry Out Loud Champion at this event hosted by WYPR's Aaron Henkin of "The Signal." The Maryland State Arts Council has partnered with the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation to conduct the 2012 competition. Maryland's competition is open to 9th through 12th graders in public and private schools across the state. For more information, contact MSAC Program Director Chris Stewart.
2012 Coppin State University Faculty Student Concert
presented by Coppin State University Dance Ensemble
Tuesday, March 9,
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
$12 general admission
$7 Students with I.D.
This vibrant and varied performance will include choreography by Coppin State University dance faculty and advanced dance majors. Works will include a look at how we passionately protect what we perceive as "ours"; a humorous look at dealing with rejection; and an expression of four distinctive personalities.
Directed by Alice Howes, Dance Faculty at Coppin State University. For more information, visit coppin.edu. For reservations, email dance@coppin.edu or call 410-951-3355.
Giselle
presented by Baltimore Ballet
Saturday, March 17,
7 p.m.
$35 Adults
$30 BMA Members
$15 Children under 12
Baltimore Ballet presents the second act of “Giselle,” starring Cem Catbas and Evgenia Singur.
One of the great Romantic ballets, the role of Giselle is one of the most sought-after in ballet. To win the role, a ballerina must have near perfect technique, outstanding grace, and great drama skills. Giselle revolves around the themes of forest spirits, forces of nature, and death. The second act of the ballet, in which everyone is wearing white, is known as the 'white act.' For more information, visit BaltimoreBallet.org or call 410-667-7974.
31st Annual Spring Concert
presented by The Johns Hopkins University Modern Dance Company
Saturday, April 7, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
$5 general admission
$3 Students with I.D.
For advance tickets, email dance@jhu.edu.
