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Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope
02/11/2023 to 02/11/2023
120 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope is a musical revue focused on the African-American experience with an important place in theater history. Its director, Vinnette Carroll, was the first Black woman to direct a Broadway show; its trailblazing composer, Micki Grant, was the first woman to write the book, music, and lyrics of a Broadway show. The Grammy award-winning music is a vibrant mixture of gospel, jazz, funk, soul, and calypso paired with spoken word and dance. Join Bmore Broadway Live for their inaugural season production. All Baltimore cast directed by CJay Philip. Location: Motor House, 120 W North Ave. Dates: Feb 11th. Time: 7:30PM. General Admission: $35. Learn more at danceandbmore.com!
Women Directors Panel
02/11/2023 to 02/11/2023
120 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201Join Directors Mari Andrea Travis, CJay Philip, and Rain Pryor for a discussion about their experiences and work as women directors of color. This event is hosted by Bmore Broadway Live to complement their production of Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope. Location: Motor House, 120 W North Ave. Date: Feb 11th. Time: 12:00PM. General Admission: Free. RSVP here! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=dbm
Southern Maryland Bluegrass
02/12/2023 to 02/12/2023
1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678Lonesome River Band. Sunday February 12, 2023. Since its formation decades ago, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year, and winner of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Sammy Shelor leads the group that is constantly breaking new ground in acoustic music. With two stellar lead vocalists, Jesse Smathers (guitar) and Adam Miller (mandolin), and the impressive talents of Mike Hartgrove (fiddle) and Kameron Keller (bass), the band seamlessly comes together, performing the trademark sound that fans continue to embrace.
Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope
02/12/2023 to 02/12/2023
120 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope is a musical revue focused on the African-American experience with an important place in theater history. Its director, Vinnette Carroll, was the first Black woman to direct a Broadway show; its trailblazing composer, Micki Grant, was the first woman to write the book, music, and lyrics of a Broadway show. The Grammy award-winning music is a vibrant mixture of gospel, jazz, funk, soul, and calypso paired with spoken word and dance. Join Bmore Broadway Live for their inaugural season production. All Baltimore cast directed by CJay Philip. Location: Motor House, 120 W North Ave. Dates: Feb 12th. Time: 3:00PM. General Admission: $35. Learn more at danceandbmore.com/events!
“Bobby BlackHat Band” – The Blues are coming to Fairfax City!
02/13/2023 to 02/17/2023
3999 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030Join us for Bobby BlackHat, Virginia’s Blues Ambassador, award winning recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, comedian, producer has been playing harmonica for over 46 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism. This will be an evening to remember! FREE concert, no tickets required! Part of the Bonita Lestina Old Town Hall Performance Series sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
Free Mardi Gras Concert Feb. 17 By U.S. Army Blues in Clarksville
02/17/2023 to 02/17/2023
12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029The U.S. Army Blues Swamp Romp strikes up the band for a free musical journey filled with surprises from The Crescent City and Louisiana Bayou – at St. Louis Church Social Hall 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Returning with to lead this year’s Mardi Gras celebration, the band combines energetic improvisation, “audience interaction, humor, joy and audacity to create a custom musical gumbo" from Dixieland to Boogaloo to Stevie Wonder. Free admission with advance online reservations, but seating is limited, first-come, first-served; cash bar with snacks. For tickets or more information, visit www.stlconcertseries.org
