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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Bob Dylan, Keith Urban Headline Merriweather's Scheduled Acts for 2013

Grammy winners Fun., The Postal Service, and of Monsters and Men are just a few of the popular bands appearing at Merriweather this year.

  The following acts are scheduled to play at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 2013: The National with Dirty Projectors on June 6. Tickets are $35 - $45. Captial Jazz Fest on June 7,8,9. Tickets $60 - $175. Of Monsters and Men on June 11. Tickets $35 - $45. The xx & Grizzly Bear on June 16. Tickets $30 - $40. Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson on June 17. Tickets $40 - $75. The Postal Service on June 18. Tickets $35 - $45. Vans Warped Tour on July 10. Tickets $23.50 - $45. Belle and Sebastian with Yo La Tengo on July 12. Tickets $35 - $45. Phish on July 13, 14. Tickets $45 - $60. Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five, Guster on July 15. Tickets $40 - $75. FUN. on July 20. Tickets $35 - $45. Bob Dylan and his band with Wilco and My Morning Jacket on …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

10 Things to Know About Wine in the Woods 2013

Wine in the Woods takes place Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Woods Park in Columbia.

Howard County's annual celebration of Maryland wine takes place this weekend. This year's event will include about 1,500 volunteers from wineries and the community, and an expected attendance of 25,000 people, according to Anna Hunter, the marketing director for Howard County Recreation and Parks. One of the new additions to this year's event is a cell phone app—available on both Droids and iPhones—that includes a map that shows where food vendors, artisans and wineries are located, as well as a schedule for the live music acts. You can download the app in the Droid or iPhone store by searching, "Wine in the Woods." Here's 10 things to know about this year's event: 1. Taster tickets are $35 if purchased in advance and $40 at the gate on …

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Friday, April 12, 2013

PHOTOS: Student Artwork on Display at Columbia Mall

Patch photographed some of the best examples of student artwork on display at the Columbia Mall.

The spring art exhibition featuring local student artists opened at the Mall in Columbia Wednesday night. Following a tradition began last year, Patch went out and photographed some of the more eye-popping student artwork for the gallery above. The exhibit features work from all the Howard County Schools spread over two levels inside the mall. This is the 41st year the mall has hosted the student art exhibit. From The Mall in Columbia: Each year, teachers chose approximately 30-40 students from their school to represent a cross-section of the arts curriculum, as well as all levels of artistic ability. The event features over 3,000 works of art from 72 Howard County Public Schools; mediums consist of drawing, painting, printmaking, …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

'Spectacular' Evening at Miller Branch and More in Howard County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on in Ellicott City and around Howard County

Thursday, February 21, 2013

'Spectacular' Evening at Miller Branch and More in Howard County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on in Ellicott City and around Howard County.

Each week, Patch puts together a list of weekend activities and events going on in Ellicott City and around Howard County. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Evening in the Stacks   Vegetable Gardening Classes - University of Maryland Extension – Howard County   Senior Luau with Live Band   Young People's Concert   HoCo Blogs Party Elkridge Auto Auctions   AUDITIONS: Silhouette Stages' Production - THE FULL MONTY For more local news, sign up for the Ellicott City Patch newsletter . Keep the conversation going…

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Artist's Reception with World-Renowned Painter Ephrem Kouakou

Join the Ivory Coast native Sunday at Still Life Gallery in Ellicott City's Historic District for a wine and cheese reception.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Volunteers Needed for Arts Celebration

The Howard County Arts Council is looking for volunteers to assist with the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County gala this March.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Domino Toppling: Art and Science at St. Louis School

Howard County's own Scott Suko has been toppling dominoes for decades. He'll share the fun, the beauty and the science with students at St. Louis School's family STEM night.

Scott Suko doesn’t see domino toppling as a sport. Then again, he said, it’s not a game.  Painstakingly setting up hundreds, thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dominoes in precise, complex patterns, and then, with one swift movement, setting off a chain reaction that will result in all of the dominoes eventually falling over—“It’s more of an art form,” the Howard County resident said. He’ll be demonstrating the art of toppling Tuesday night at St. Louis School for the school’s first family STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) night. Toppling is “entertaining to watch and beautiful," Suko said, "but it takes a lot of math and physics to get this to happen.” The “entertaining” part keeps the kids' (and adults') …

Monday, January 21, 2013

PatchTag Project: #Hashtag Patriotism In Your Patch

Post a patriotic photo from your Patch using the hashtag #PatchInauguration on Instagram.

Monday, January 7, 2013

The Cultural Arts Showcase 2013 is Coming!

The Howard County Arts Council is now accepting attendee registration for its annual Cultural Arts Showcase,

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