Coming Attractions: Youth Art Month begins; Irish events take over at Carroll Arts Center

It may be the last few weeks of winter, but spring is in the air at the Carroll Arts Center. We’re getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day, Youth Art Month and of course, the PEEPshow! Find out about all of our programs at www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org. If you aren’t a member of the Carroll County Arts Council, please consider joining. Members get a 10 percent discount on most programs.

Now Playing

On March 8, at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., join us for the classic film “Lawrence of Arabia,” presented by the Film Lovers in Carroll County (FLICC). Come see this film on the big screen, as it was meant to be seen. British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) heads to Arabia to find Prince Faisal (Alec Guinness) and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali (Omar Sharif), Lawrence rebels against orders and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

The next night, Saturday, March 9, get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day with Teelin Irish Dance! For two shows, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., they bring their innovative presentation that features spirited Irish dance and a variety of live Celtic music. Their thunderous percussive choreography is only surpassed by the thunderous applause. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for students and seniors, and they are sure to go fast! Thanks to Blair Reid and John Glenn for sponsoring this event.

Keep that Celtic energy going for the next weekend, March 15 and 16, when we present a perennial favorite, Barleyjuice! Philadelphia’s Celtic Rockers are back, along with their rowdy following of “Juicers.” Get your tickets early — they regularly sell out. The show is at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are $30 for adults and $27 for students and seniors. Thanks to Dr. Patrick Gallagher, O’Lordan’s Irish Pub, and Ting for sponsoring this event!

Saturday, March 16 you’re invited to "Malt Shoppe Murder," a 1950s-themed murder mystery dinner party presented by Whodunnit for Hire and the Best Western Westminster, benefiting the Carroll County Arts Council. As a guest, you will participate with local actors to search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the case. Tickets are $75 and include a donation to the Carroll County Arts Council, entertainment, and a deluxe three-course dinner.

A View from the Gallery

This month is Youth Art Month here at the Carroll Arts Center! Beginning on March 6 and going through March 26, all three of our galleries will be filled with colorful creativity in this annual showcase featuring the best student art from our county’s elementary and middle schools. It’s also a joyful reflection on the wonderful art teachers in our school system. Join us next Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 14 for the opening receptions, where you can congratulate the young artists between 5 and 7 p.m. each night.

Easter is right around the corner, and that means PEEPshow! If you want to enter a marshmallow masterpiece, you have until March 15 to register. The 12th Annual PEEPshow takes place April 12-23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Join us for all the fun you have come to expect, including the PEEP-Mobile, PEEPs mascots, PEEPs candy, and new this year—PEEPs slushies! Come vote for your favorites!

Behind the Scenes

Join Susan Williamson for our Spring Art History series, three Thursdays in March, April, and May. Things kick off on Thursday, March 28 with “Bernini and Borromini, Architects of Baroque Rome” from 1 to 2 p.m. You can get tickets for the whole series for $20.

If you have a budding actor in your family in grades 6 through 8, sign them up to Take the Stage. This class is designed to boost their self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment. The class runs six Saturday mornings, April 27 through June 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sign up at www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

If you have enjoyed programs at the Carroll Arts Center and would like to volunteer, click the “Volunteer Sign Up” button on our website.