The Alzheimer's Association
Greater Maryland Chapter will present their Annual Dementia Conference: Making Connections from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26 at DoubleTree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. Mark K. Shriver will discuss his book, "A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver," and Dr. Dean Hartley, the Alzheimer's Association's director of science initiatives, will discuss early detection.
Tickets are $35 for caregivers and $95 for professionals. To register, visit alz.org/maryland or call 1-800-272-3900.
The Baltimore County Association of Senior Citizens Organizations
will host their 35th annual luncheon at Columbus Gardens, 4301 Klosterman Avenue, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 14. For reservation information, contact Beth Wiseman at 410-484-6866.
Community College of Baltimore County
will host a roast of Jack Manley from 6-9 p.m. May 4 at CCBC Catonsville in the Q lounge, 7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore. The roast will raise money for CCBC's athletic programs. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 443-840-3129.
Community College of Baltimore County
is hosting the 2013 Communication Arts Speakers Series from 12:45-2 p.m. April 30. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings will deliver the keynote address, "Making a difference in your community." The event is free and open to the public. No tickets or registration is required. For more information, contact Sheri Trivane at
or at 443-840-1523.
Cromwell Valley Park
, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Baltimore, will host Oriole Day from 8 a.m.-noon May 18. They will feature live birds of prey, a puppet show at 10:30, hourly bird and nature walks, children's games and crafts and exhibits, demos and displays. The event is free to the public. For more information, call 410-887-2503.
Greenspring Valley Orchestra
will perform "The Music of Richard Wagner and 'The Lord of the Rings'" 4 p.m. April 28 in the Inscape Theatre on Stevenson's Greenspring campus 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and seniors and can be reserved by calling 443-334-2618. The concert will feature selections from Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelungs" as well as from Johan De Meij's "The Lord of the Rings Symphony."
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
, 1876 Mansion House Drive, Baltimore, is hosting "Brew at the Zoo," an annual outdoor festival from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. May 25-26. They will feature six live bands, and an unlimited beer and wine samplings. Tickets are $45 for nonmembers and $25 for designated drivers and those under 21. Tickets at the door will be $50.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture,
830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore is hosting an African American Children's Book Fair from 1-4 p.m. May 4. There will be author and illustrator presentations, readings and craft activities and a hip hop musical performance celebrating literacy. For more information visit
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Towson University Department of Theater Arts
is presenting "Spring Awakening" by Steven Sater at 7:30 p.m. April 25, May 2, 8, 9, at 2 p.m. May 5, and at 8 p.m. April 26-27, 3-4, 8, 10 and 11. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students and senior citizens. For tickets and more information, call 410-704-2787 or visit http://www.tuboxoffice.com.
