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Howard County General Hospital’s Heroes in Health Care

06/12/2023 to 06/12/2023

10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044

Howard County General Hospital will hold Heroes in Health Care: Rock the Decades, a music-through-the-decades themed evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the hospital’s founding. The fundraiser will begin with a VIP dinner on the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion followed by a backstage party with DJ Kopec at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100. For more information, sponsorship opportunities and tickets for the event, visit HCGH.org/heroes or contact Diane Stulman at dstulma1@jhmi.edu or 410-740-7604.

Home Improvement: How to Choose & Pay for Your Projects

06/14/2023 to 06/14/2023

2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723

If you're thinking about a home improvement project this program is for you. The Howard County Office of Consumer Protection will provide you with tips on how to choose a contractor, what should be in the contract, and the common scams to avoid. The Howard County Department of Housing & Community Development will provide information on the Reinvest*Renovate*Restore Housing Repair Loan Program.

Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show 2023 at the Free LakeFest Weekend

06/16/2023 to 06/16/2023

10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

Don’t miss the Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show as part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend, June 16-18, 2023, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront! More than 50 artisans will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind artwork, representing a wide variety of media, including both functional and wearable art. Come celebrate the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ 36th Anniversary season! Event hours are: Friday, June 10, 5 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 11 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 12, 11 am – 7 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org for a preview of the artists in attendance, and check out the complete festival schedule at columbiafestival.org/lakefest-free-weekend.

Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show 2023 at the Free LakeFest Weekend

06/16/2023 to 06/16/2023

10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

Don’t miss the Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show as part of the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend, June 16-18, 2023, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront! More than 50 artisans will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind artwork, representing a wide variety of media, including both functional and wearable art. Come celebrate the Columbia Festival of the Arts’ 36th Anniversary season! Event hours are: Friday, June 10, 5 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 11, 11 am – 8:00 pm, and Sunday, June 12, 11 am – 7 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org for a preview of the artists in attendance, and check out the complete festival schedule at columbiafestival.org/lakefest-free-weekend.

Judith Hill

06/16/2023 to 06/16/2023

10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

Judith Hill is likely the only musician who can cite Elton John, Spike Lee, Prince, and Michael Jackson among those who have sought out her talent. One of the highest-profile background singers of her generation, she has built a discography of increasingly refined albums that includes the Prince-produced Back in Time. Hill starred in the Academy Award- and GRAMMY winning film 20 Feet from Stardom. See Judith perform as part of the Free LakeFest Weekend presented by Columbia Festival of the Arts, June 16-18, 2023, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.

DuPont Brass

06/16/2023 to 06/16/2023

10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044

DuPont Brass is a one-of-a-kind, brass-driven supergroup from the D.C. Area and a 9-piece ensemble consisting of brass, a rhythm section, and vocalists. Through their training in classical and contemporary styles, DuPont Brass has developed a sound they've coined "Eclectic Soul" that mixes varied genres of music, including jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. See them perform as part of the Free LakeFest Weekend presented by Columbia Festival of the Arts, June 16-18, 2023, at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.