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Lanterns In Ellicott City, and a Poet Who Writes About Justice: Patch Features Best in Local Arts

Everything from art therapy to jazz bands in Laurel occupied Patch arts coverage in the past week.

Patch elevates daily life in these parts to an art form, so indulge your inner snob with the following Week in Regional Arts. 

Artist of the Month: Mary Jo Kehne
Recently Patch sat down with Mary Jo (MJ) Kehne, a local artist with a focus in art therapy and whose work has appeared throughout the state, the Midwest and in New York. The 57-year-old, who hails from Baltimore, discusses her education, life in Catonsville and a surprising art medium. Catonsville Patch has the interview.

Jazz Band Preps for Laurel Gig
College instructors by day, The Jazz Update hopes to rock Laurel at night with songs from the band’s latest CD, Brotherhood, which contains original compositions by jazz saxophonist/frontman Jeff Antoniuk and bassist Tom Baldwin. ‘Update’ yourself on these jacks-of-all-(music) trades on Laurel Patch.

Imagination Illuminated: Lanterns In Ellicott City
This weekend, Ellicott City’s downtown area will be awash with light during Howard County’s annual “Lanterns of Hope” parade, which is part of the county’s month-long “Cherrybration Days.” But where did those pink, white and red tissue paper lanterns come from? Details about the designs that will turn the area into a mystical wonderland for the imagination are glowing on Ellicott City Patch.

Martín Espada, A Poet Advocate Writing of Justice

Find out what's happening in Ellicott Citywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

An acclaimed poet performing two readings in Columbia--the first as part of the 3rd annual Blackbird Poetry Festival--has a bio with accolades including "the Latino poet of his generation," and "The Pablo Neruda of North American authors." Our interest piqued, Columbia Patch spoke with the author about his inspiration and what audiences can expect at his readings. Or double-dip in poetry prowess when Two Time United States Poet Laureate Presents at McDaniel. Billy Collins, the writer The New York Times once dubbed “The most popular poet in America,” will read his works at the 25th Annual B. Christopher Bothe Memorial Lecture. Details on this unique opportunity to attend the event are available thanks to Westminster Patch.  


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