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Celebration of the Arts in Howard County Gala

Howard County’s signature event, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County gala, will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.

Come Celebrate with us and enjoy our reception including culinary delights from area restaurants and caterers, bid on a fabulous new piece at the silent auction with work by local artists, and enjoy performances throughout the Grand Hall and Studio Theatre.

At 8 p.m. the musical performances on the Main Stage begin; guests will be invited inside the Smith Theatre for the presentation of the 2011 Howie Awards and the Rising Star Competition, the 2012 Howard County Arts Council’s Arts Scholarship Recipients will also be announced! Tickets are available for purchase at http://www.hocoarts.org/celebration_of_the_arts.php.

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The Rising Star Competition showcases ten young performing artists (ages 18-35) - living, working or studying in Howard County – vying for a no-strings-attached professional development award. The audience will choose a winner to receive $5,000.

The 2011 Howie Awards will also be given out on the Main Stage at the Celebration of the Arts. The Howie Awards are presented annually to the Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Arts Educator, and Outstanding Business or Community Supporter of the Arts.

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Richard W. Story, Senior Vice President for Marketing of JPB Enterprises, Inc., will serve as Event Emcee and Ken and Jaki Ulman will serve as Honorary Chairs.

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available. Celebration Tickets are $100 (Reception and Performance) and $50 (Reception and Studio Theatre). For more information, visit us online at http://www.hocoarts.org/celebration_of_the_arts.php or call 410-313-ARTS(2787).

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