Student-Alumni Arts of Howard Community College will present its 2002 Student Fine Arts Celebration from today to Dec. 15.

The festivities begin with a reception and an exhibit of student artwork from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the college's Art Gallery. The show runs through Dec. 12.

Hellcab, a Student-Alumni Arts production, will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 15 at Theatre Outback. The play follows a day in the life of a Chicago cabdriver a few days before Christmas. Tickets are $8 to $10. The production includes strong language and mature themes. Tickets: 410-772-4900.

Yo' Mama's Cookin' Improv Group will present its final fall interactive performance at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in Theatre Outback.

Passing Thru Playhouse Productions Touring Troupe will perform Cheesy-Silly Tales, fairytales with a twist for children of all ages, at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Galleria.

The HCC Cello Ensemble and String Orchestra will perform works by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Antonin Dvorak and Peter Warlock at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at Smith Theatre.

Student musicians, dancers, a jazz ensemble, a faculty quartet, the HCC Singers and the HCC Introduction to the Creative Arts class are also scheduled to perform. Most events are free.

Howard Community College is at 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.

Information: 410-772-4940, or e-mail studentarts@howardcc. edu.