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Discover the Joy of Learning Spanish in the Heart of Ecuador!
07/17/2026 to 07/26/2026
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044Discover the Joy of Learning Spanish in the Heart of Ecuador! Ready to take your Spanish skills beyond the classroom? Join Howard Community College on this cultural adventure and immerse yourself in the language and the culture in one of Latin America’s most beautiful cities. What makes this trip unforgettable? Daily Spanish Classes – Learn from expert instructors at Universidad de Cuenca with lessons matched to your level. True Cultural Immersion – Practice Spanish in markets, cafés, and historic plazas every day. History & Scenery – Explore colonial architecture, Incan ruins, and the breathtaking Andes Mountains. And authentic Local Experiences – Connect with Cuenca’s welcoming community through hands-on cultural activities. This is more than a trip — it’s a cultural and language adventure you’ll never forget. Adults 18+ with a valid passport, No prior enrollment required. $2,580 per person, Registration deadline, May 17, 2026. Learn more: HowardCC.edu/ExperienceEcuador
Nature in Two Voices: Paintings by Chris Rpa and Jubg-Jy Chen
07/29/2026 to 08/30/2026
8197 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21042Nature in Two Voices brings together two artists whose work shares a love of the natural world. Watercolorist Jing-Jy Chen offers graceful watercolor works on rice paper, where flowing line, restraint, and delicacy evoke the spirit of her subjects as much as their form. Her paintings feel contemplative and lyrical, rooted in classical technique and the beauty of suggestion. In contrast, Chris Rapa’s oversized floral field paintings approach nature with rich color, expressive mark-making, and impressionistic energy. Her work celebrates abundance—flowers as immersive fields of light, movement, and color. Together, these two bodies of work create a conversation between stillness and exuberance, tradition and contemporary expression, revealing how the same natural subjects can inspire two deeply personal and resonant artistic voices. Reception: August 1 from 2-5. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 11 to 3 PM, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 to 6 PM. For more information, call 443-325-5936 or visit Website: www.artistsgalleryec.com
Artists’ Gallery: Flow and Form
09/02/2026 to 09/27/2026
8197 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21042Flow and Form by Nishita Jain and Lisa Scarbath: This exhibit has a Reception September 30 from 1:30-3:30 pm. (Work available for online purchase starts August 31). Nishita Jain will give a gallery talk and demo at noon on September 12. Flow and Form explores the balance between movement and structure through watercolor and mosaic. Nishita Jain’s paintings follow the energy of water, light, and atmosphere, creating a visual dialogue with the andamento in Lisa Scarbath’ s richly textured mosaics. Gallery Hours: Wednesday 11 to 3 PM and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 to 6 PM. Questions? Call 443-325-5936 or visit www.artistsgalleryec.com
