Best exhibits
1. Impressions of the Middle East
Current Gallery?s EMERGENCE offers unique interpretations
Current LLC, 30 S. Calvert St., Baltimore
Current Gallery and Artist Cooperative is proud to present EMERGENCE, bringing together a diverse group of artists whose work forces us to reconsider our positions and impressions of the Middle East.
The work presented in this exhibition addresses issues that range from overtly political statements to introspective reflectionsof personal identity, offering unique and engaging expression in the following mediums: video, performance, drawings, photography, sculpture and painting.
Exhibiting artists include Yasmin Etemadi, Roya Farassat, Tulu Bayar, Yasemin Kackar-Demirel, Matthew Egan, Hadi Gharabaghi, Suzanne Kanatsiz, Aphrodite Desiree Navab, Sara Rahbar and Asma Ahmed Shikoh, curated by Hadieh Shafie.
Times: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to Sunday and 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through April 27 Details: Free; 832-797-9431
2. Cycle
Westnorth Studio
An exhibition of works by five female artists addressing issues of life and death.
Venue: 106 W. North Ave., Baltimore Times: Through May 4
Details: Free; 410-962-1475
3. Modern sculpture
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Persistent Figure In Modern Sculpture features more than 25 sculptures by modern masters.
Venue: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore Times: Through June 17
Details: Free; www.artbma.org
4. Paintings & photographs
The Galleries At Quiet Waters Park
Paintings by Karen Ceolla Tylec and photographs by the Sierra Club of Anne Arundel County.
Venue: 600 Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis Times: Through May 6
Tickets: Free; 410-222-1777
5. Juried art show
Antreasian Gallery
More than 40 works including paintings, sculptures, photographs and woodwork.
Where: 1111 W. 36th St., Baltimore
Times: Through April 27 Details: Free; www.antreasiangallery.com
Best Day trips
1. Solomon?s Island: Celebrate the 28th Annual Tiki Bar Opening.
www.tikibarsolomons.com
2. Richmond, Va.: Run for a good cause during the 2007 CrossOver Challenge.crossoverministry.org
3. Yorktown, Va.: A professor discusses “The Chesapeake Bay Impact.”
757-890-4490
4. Prichard, W.Va.: Take the kids to the Alpaca Shearing Day open house. 304-617-9738
5. Leonardtown, Md.: Visit the Earth Day celebration in St. Mary?s County.
leonardtown.somd.com
Best Home & Garden
1. Harford Home & Garden Show: Custom homebuilders and fine furnishings at Ripken Stadium. www.harfordlive.com
2. Tree giveaway: Two trees per household will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. 410-396-7900
3. Recycling event: Unclutter your house at Harbor East. 410-528-1640
4. Spring Migration Walk: Join members of the Baltimore Bird Club for easy birding. 410-367-2217
5. Kids help decorate: An interactive Earth Day celebration. 301-854-0179
Best Gatherings
1. Share recycled treasures
Carrie Murray Nature Center, 410-396-7900
2. Open house & craft show
Four Seasons Elementary School, 443-867-6854
3. Carrol farmer?s market
Agriculture Center, 410-848-7748
4. Jewish film festival
Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 410-542-4900
5. Book sale & flea market
Village Learning Place, 410-235-2210, ext.202
Best Movie
» ?Fracture?
Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling
Young and mesmerizing Ryan Gosling goes mano-a-mano with acting titan Anthony Hopkins in this sparkling, fun legal thriller.
Rating: R Length: 112 minutes
Best brain food
Walters lecture: “The Real Ancient Mariners: Egyptian Ports and Indian Spice in Antiquity.” 410-547-9000
Open house: Getan introduction to Historic Jonestown. 410-605-2964
?An Inconvenient Truth?: Earth Day screening at The Carroll Arts Center. 410-848-7272
Poulenc Trio: Mozart, Vivaldi, Peter & the Wolf. 410-547-9000
Cylburn walk: Learn where to find wildflowers and how to identify them. 410-367-2217
Best Music
1. Christ Episcopal Church hosts chamber music series
The quartet plays music by Mozart, Barber and Mendelssohn 3 p.m. Sunday.
Venue: Christ Episcopal Church, Oakland Mills Road, Columbia
Details: $15; www.sundaysatthree.org
2. Gil Shamam & Friends: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Shriver Hall. $39; www.shriverconcerts.org
3. Haste the Day: 6 p.m. today at Recher Theater. $13 to $15; www.ticketmaster.com
4. Peabody Jazz Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $8 to $18; 410-659-8100, ext. 2
5. Mad Agnes: 8 p.m. today at Unitarian Universalist Church. 410-266-3631
Best Theater
1. “I Am My Own Wife,” a highly acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play, is based on a true story and inspired by interviews conducted by playwright Doug Wright over several years. The production tells the fascinating tale of celebrated antique collector Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. The one-man tour de force stars Arnie Burton in more than 40 roles, mainly Mahlsdorf.
Where: Olney Theatre Times: Through May 27 Details: www.olneytheatre.org
2. ?The Tempest?: William Shakespeare?s tale of shipwreck at Goucher College. $5 to $9; 410-337-6512
3. ?A Little Princess?: The show boasts a talented cast from Baltimore and Annapolis.
$15; www.merelyplayers.net
4. ?Seussical?: A musical romp through the Seuss classics at Harford Community College. $6 to $10; 410-836-4211
5. ?The Hunt of the Gatherers?: The powerfully feminine piece at Sankofa Dance Theatre. $15; 410-669-3786
Best Outdoors
1. 2007 League of Dreams
Rockdale Park; 410-396-7900
2. Weed Warriors Kick-off
Patuxent Wildlife Refuge; 301-497-5887
3. Orioles vs. Blue Jays
Camden Yards; 888-848-BIRD; www.orioles.com
4. Homewood ArtWalk
Homewood Art Museum; 410-516-8000
5. Segway tours
Segway Safaris; 410-276-7347
Best Family
1. Father & child story time
Cockeysville Library;
410-887-7750
2. Get in the game
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks; 410-396-7900
3. Homeschool Workshop
The Walters Art Museum; 410-547-9000, ext. 298
4. Meet Elmo
Catonsville Library;
410-887-0951
5. Zainy Brainy Broadway
Young Artists Theatre;
301-604-2844
