Community Arts Events
Events
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival
Carroll Arts CenterYou’re invited to share your creativity with the community! It is FREE to submit your work! The Carroll County Arts Council is looking for play submissions from local playwrights (age 18+) for their 4th Annual Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival coming [...]
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SPECIAL EVENT: 19th Annual PEEPshow
Town Mall of Westminster 400 N Center Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesA Carroll County tradition, our beloved Spring art fundraiser supports the Carroll County Arts Council in bringing the Arts to Carroll County all year long. Held at the Town Mall in Westminster, MD, over 11-days, this event features unique, marshmallow PEEP art donated by artists and community decorators from throughout the region. Unique, fanciful, familiar, strange and just plain fun, entries fill the space with wonder and inspiration! You don't have to be an artist to enjoy all things PEEPshow! Vote for your favorites, shop for PEEPS merchandise, relax at our movie theater, or enjoy the coloring station, the PEEPshow is like no other event, vote for your favorites, share on social media and show the world how creative our Carroll community is! Fun for all ages, interests and abilities. The event is FREE and open to the public. We can't wait to see you there!
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Student Solo Recital
Levine Recital Hall 2 College Hill, WestminsterVocal and instrumental student soloists perform with instrumental accompanists Lori Anderson and Rachel Andrews.
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FILM: Flow
The Carroll Arts Center 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD, United StatesTickets FLOW (PG) 1 hr 25 m Friday, April 17 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various [...]
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Chamber Music on the Hill presents Trio Sirènes
Krug Chapel, Carroll Lutheran Village 300 St Luke Circle, Westminster, MD, MD, United StatesTrio Sirènes enjoys pushing boundaries and highlighting the diverse sonic possibilities of their wind and string instruments. The trio seeks to create innovative programs by presenting standard repertoire, works by contemporary composers, and transcriptions from earlier time periods. Flutist [...]
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ADULT WORKSHOP: The Painted Screen: A Unique Baltimore Folk Art
Carroll Arts CenterA presentation on the history of this unique Baltimore Folk Art.
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Spring Art Celebration
Carroll Arts CenterSpring Art Celebration with Abrakadoodle! Let your imagination guide you as you celebrate the magic of spring! Sculpt a nest with eggs on a dreamy background inspired by the style of Rene Magritte! Embrace the joy of exploring new art materials and have fun while you let your creativity bloom!
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LIVE MUSIC: Common Ground Downtown Concert: Critton Hollow, Benny Bleu & Dakota Karper
Carroll Arts CenterCOMMON GROUND DOWNTOWN SERIES featuring: Critton Hollow with Benny Bleu & Dakota Karper American string band music that spans generations. For 50 years, Critton Hollow (Joe Herrmann on fiddle & banjo, Sam Herrmann on hammered dulcimer & guitar, and Joe [...]
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Monday Night Music- Micholas Currie
Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United StatesGems from the violin and piano repertoire. Violinist Nicholas Currie and pianist Diana Greene will perform works by Beethoven, Arvo Pärt and a wonderful transcription of a Chopin Nocturne by legendary violinist N. Milstein. Please join us at the [...]
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Fine Tuned Presents: Noah Pierre Band and Taisha Estrada
City Park Gaming and Brew Room 133 E Main St Suite 1G Rear, Westminster, MD, United StatesFRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 at City Park Gaming and Brew Room Fine Tuned Presents: Noah Pierre Band and Taisha Estrada Doors at 7:00 - Show at 8:00 Tickets $20 - $30: Pay What You Can Sliding Scale City Park [...]
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Earth Day Art Celebration
Carroll Arts CenterEarth Day Art Celebration with Abrakadoodle! Dig into creativity as we explore the amazing layers of soil beneath our feet! From rich topsoil to rocky bedrock, learn how each layer helps plants grow and keeps our planet healthy. Join us to paint and create your own colorful soil layer art to celebrate the earth we all share!
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Children’s Chorus of Carroll County’s Spring Concert: A 40th Celebration
Saint Joseph Catholic Church 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD, United StatesCelebrating 40 years of Children's Song! Come to our FREE Concert full of music that will lift your heart. More Information
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College Choir Concert
(Big) Baker Memorial Chapel McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United StatesThe McDaniel College Choir performs its spring concert, under the direction of Senior Lecturer Kyle Engler, featuring music from around the world, including Argentina, India, Scotland, Austria, Germany, and more.
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FILM: Time Apart, Special Showing
Carroll Arts CenterTIME APART SPECIAL SCREENING April 27th, 7:30 PM, FREE A film by Susan Thornton, filmed locally in Carroll County. After five years of silence, twin sisters are forced back under one roof for their father’s funeral, bringing with them [...]
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Student African Drum Ensembles
(Big) Baker Memorial Chapel McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, United StatesStudents in McDaniel College’s Student African Drum Ensembles perform, under the direction of Senior Adjunct Lecturer Pape Demba “Paco” Samb
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Symphony of Heroes
Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, United StatesSymphony of Heroes Thursday, April 30 7:00 p.m. | The Hill Theater in the Scott Center | Free Join us for the 2nd annual Symphony of Heroes event as we venture into our imagination with an unforgettable performance of [...]
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One Act Play Festival
WMC Alumni Hall Theatre 2 College Hill, WestminsterMcDaniel College students direct and perform a selection of 10-minute, one-act plays.
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Take the Stage Drama Class Elementary
Carroll Arts CenterTake the Stage! Weekly Drama Class with Lora Strosnider Saturdays, May 2 - May 23, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Four weeks For Ages: 8-10 $100 This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the [...]
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Carroll Arts CenterCinco de Mayo Celebration with Abrakadoodle!Join us to celebrate the colorful world of Mexican culture! Paint a bright and cheerful Metepec Sun inspired by Mexican folk art. The sun is a special symbol that radiates positive energy and brings good luck. Get ready to paint and let your creativity shine!
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Take the Stage Drama Class
Carroll Arts CenterTake the Stage! Weekly Drama Class, Spring Session, with Lora Strosnider This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public [...]
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Masterworks Presents: Maurice Duruflé Requiem
Winters Mill High School 560 GORSUCH RD, WESTMINSTER, MD, United StatesThe Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County is pleased to present their Spring 2026 performance of Maurice Duruflé Requiem. This concert will also feature a variety of peace invoking works sung by our new Ensemble Singers.
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Singing on Stage
WMC Alumni Hall, Understage 2 College Hill #2, Westminster, MD, United StatesMcDaniel students perform staged scenes from operas by composers Mozart, Puccini, Bellini, and others, and Broadway musicals, such as “Chicago,” “Hamilton,” and “Rent.”
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A Cappella Ensemble Concert
Little Baker Chapel 2 College Hill, Westminster, MDThe Green TerrorTones, the premier vocal ensemble at McDaniel College, performs “storytelling” music by Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and more, joined by the McDaniel Jazz Ensemble.
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Jazz Night
Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni HallDirected by Adjunct Lecturer Brian Frazier, the concert features diverse styles of jazz, including big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, rock, and blues.
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College Band Concert
Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni HallDirected by Senior Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick, the College Band performs musical selections ranging from classical to pops, including selections from movie themes.
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Ahmed Warshanna’s ISHTA! Plays the Beatles
Carroll Arts CenterAhmed Warshanna's six-member Ishta! project transforms The Beatles' music through a jazz lens, creating stunning, sprawling interpretations of the classic songs you've come to love. Each performance is shaped by the chemistry of the ensemble and the energy of the room, making each concert a singular, unrepeatable experience.
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KIDS WORKSHOP: Mother’s Day Art Celebration
Carroll Arts CenterHave fun while we celebrate this special day! Share your creativity as we make a beautiful portrait of your mom or anyone who’s special to you. We’ll color, roll, pinch and pull clay, adding bright and colorful touches to show your love!
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Gospel Choir Concert
Mainstage Theatre, WMC Alumni HallTraditional and contemporary gospel music with surprise selections, directed by Senior Adjunct Lecturer Shelley Ensor and accompanist Alice Dorsey
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“Connecting with your Loved Ones” with Medium Debbie
Carroll Arts CenterTickets Connecting With Your Loved Ones with Medium Debbie. May 19th, 7:00PM During her interactions with audience members, Debbie, an Evidentiary Medium, draws on her extensive background and experience to deliver sensitive messages in a respectful manner from loved ones [...]
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Sprout Film Festival 2026
Carroll Arts CenterJoin us for an evening of Inspiring films from filmmakers that break stereotypes and promote change. The festival opens with a drum circle, then screenings of the films, followed by an audience sing-along.
$5.00