Best exhibits
1. Let there be flowers
The Walters Art Museum,
600 N. Charles St., Baltimore
Robert and Jane Meyerhoff are well-known for having amassed one of the most prized collections of 20th- and 21st-century modern masters.
Less well-known are the delicate floral still life paintings Mrs. Meyerhoff collected for her own private enjoyment.
As a tribute to Mrs. Meyerhoff, whose recent passing is still mourned, the Walters proudly displays this group of minor masterpieces by influential artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The selection of about 21 watercolors, pastels and drawings includes works by Delacroix, Cézanne, Redon, Klee, Matisse, Magritte, Nolde and Dufy.
This group of paintings functions as a mini-meditation on this sub-genre of still life painting as well as rapidly summarizing the history of early modernism from Impressionism through Surrealism and beyond.
Times: Through June 10 Info: www.thewalters.org, 410-547-9000
2. Building a Legacy
Evergreen House Museum
Exhibit from MICA graduates celebrates the 55th anniversary of Evergreen House Foundation.
Venue: 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore Times: Through June 3 Info: www.museums.jhu.edu/evergreen
3. Daily Magic in Ancient Egypt
The Walters Art Museum
Egyptian amulets, scarabs, figurines and ritual objects.
Venue: 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore Times: Through Nov. 25
Info: www.thewalters.org
4. The Model Show
Sowebo Arts Gallery
The show, curated by Kim Tyson and Viki Ford-Strange, features work by artist models.
Venue: 1111 Hollins St., Baltimore Times: Through April 21
Info: [email protected]
5. Front Room: Luisa Lambri
Baltimore Museum of Art
An Italian photographer trains her camera on a local home.
Venue: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore Times: Through May 20
Info: www.artbma.org
Best Brainfood
1. Civil War and the Railroad: Living historians bring this piece of history to life. www.borail.org
2. ?Symmetry and the Golden Radio?: BSO plays a special program. 410-783-8000
3. Egg Drop, Price Drop: At Maryland Science Center. 410-545-5927
4. Welfare Poets: The ensemble highlights community struggles. 410-337-6000
5. Jazz standards: Peabody Jazz Department students play original work and standards. 410-385-2638
Best Family
1. Fish stories: The 2007 Spring Fishing Rodeo is open to children 15 and younger. 410-396-9392
2. B&O Museum: Free train rides with the price of admission. www.borail.org
3. Your Spitting Image: Interactive displays show why saliva is more than just spit. 410-706-0600
4. Bunny BonanZOO Egg Hunt: Children can look for eggs at The Maryland Zoo. www.marylandzoo.org
5. ?Our Shadows?: Family-friendly commentary on the world we all share. 410-752-8558
Best Theater
1. ?Eubie!?
This adaptation of the Broadway musical tells the tale of Baltimore native extraordinaire James Hubert “Eubie” Blake, a ragtime composer and performer.
“The Charleston Rag” and “I?m Just Wild About Harry” are two of the many popular songs Blake composed.
Venue: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney
Times: Through April 29
Info: 301-924-3400; olneytheatre.org
2. ?Ah, Wilderness?: The Eugene O?Neill play, which many believe is the only true comedy he ever wrote. Venue: CenterStage?s Pearlstone Theatre Info: 410-332-0033
3. ?Bach At Leipzig?: A play by Itamar Moses about six musicians who all want the same esteemed position. Venue: Rep Stage?s Smith Theatre at Howard Community College Info: www.repstage.org
4. ?The Threepenny Opera?: Musical theater (not opera) focuses on the working class in Victorian London. Venue: Maryland Ensemble Theatre at the FSK Hotel Info: 301-694-4744
5. Pilobolus Dance Theatre: This dance troupe performed at the recent Academy Awards. Venue: Hippodrome Theatre Info: www.france-merrickpac.com/home.html
Best Gatherings
1. Easter Egg Hunt
Greenstreet Gardens,
410-867-9500 ext. 201
2. Transmodern Age Festival
www.transmodernage.com
3. Josh Blue
Kraushaar Auditorium,
410-823-0562
4. Youth Media Festival
CenterStage, 410-332-0033
5. Whole soul event
American Visionary Art Museum, 410-244-5858
Best Music
1. Lil? Wayne: The hip-hop maestro comes to town. www.baltimorearena.com
2. Iris Dement: Country-folk. www.ramsheadonstage.com
3. Fools & Horses: Baltimore?s own hits town.
www.rechertheatre.com
4. Peabody Symphony
Orchestra: Gustav Meier conducts. 410-659-8100
5. ?The Battered Bride?: At Lyric Opera House.
www.baltimoreopera.com
Best Home & Garden
1. Patuxent Wildlife Art Show and Sale
www.friendspwrc.org
2. Create a container herb garden
Cylburn Arboretum, 410-367-7112
3. Fort Meade Community Craft Show
Fort Meade Pavilion, www.ftmeademwr.com
4. Home and garden craft show
St. John?s Episcopal Church, 443-546-3734
5. Fundraiser gala with silent auction
www.globalpathwaysproject.org
Best Movie
?The Namesake?
Starring: Kal Penn, Jacinda Barrett
Funny and touching, the story of an Indian couple?s journey to America is a generational family saga with a tender, true heart.
Rating: PG-13; Length: 122 mins.
Best Day trip
1. Gettysburg, Pa.: A great weekend to go because you can also see political comedy troupe The Capitol Steps. www.gettysburg.com
2. Chantilly, Va.: Check out The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles. www.si.edu
3. Hagerstown, Md.: Don?t miss the Hagerstown City Farmers Market, 25 West Church St., from 5 a.m. Saturday. www.hagerstownmd.org
4. Culpeper, Va.: A weekend of living history and tours celebrating Culpeper?s rich history. www.visitculpeperva.com
5. Charlottesville, Va.: Drive down for the Quilt Show X, where more than 100 pieces will be on display. www.avenue.org/quilts
Best outdoors
1. Tram Tours: Tour through Patuxent Research Refuge. 301-497-5887
2. Bag a Boss Gobbler: Learn to talk turkey with tips from the pros.
www.basspro.com
3. Crusader Yacht Sales Boat Show: This weekend at Port Annapolis Marina.
www.crusaderyachts.com
4. Horses and Hounds: Witness a typical fox chase at Ladew. 410-557-9570
5. Farmers Market: Waverly shoppers will find fresh breads, plants, produce and more.
32ndstreetmarket.org
Compiled by Nancy Dunham/Examiner Correspondent
E-mail Features Editor Jeni Mann: [email protected]
