'100 TEAPOTS'
The functional and decorative teapots in the new 100 Teapots III exhibit at Baltimore Clayworks are an unusual mix. The exhibit, running Saturday through Feb. 25, was juried by potter Julia Galloway and features 100 teapots by 69 artists from around the country. An opening reception is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
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The exhibit runs Saturday through Feb. 25 at Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Call 410-578-1919.
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HERE COME THE BRIDES
If you've got a wedding on the horizon, you may want to stop by the second annual Bridal Show at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Tuesday. Shop for your wedding gown, sample foods, watch a bridal fashion show and browse the numerous vendor stands offering wedding products and services. There will also be door prizes and live music. The show is sponsored by the Perfect Wedding Guide and Party Perfect.
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The Bridal Show takes place 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. Call 410-727-4808 or go to www.thebmi.org.
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WHERE THE BUGS GO
What becomes of insects in wintertime? Attend the "Snug as a Bug in a ????" program at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center Saturday and find out. Visitors ages 5 through adult will search Leight Park for signs of insects.
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The program runs from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. Reservations required. Call 410-612-1688.
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FLUTE RECITAL
Like flute music? Catch a recital by the Flute Society of Washington Saturday at An Die Musik. The audience will hear music for solo flute and for flute and piano. Performers will include flutist Alicia Kosack, who will play Karg-Elert's Sonata Appassionata for solo flute. There will be a post-concert reception.
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The recital is at 3 p.m. Saturday at An Die Musik, 409 N. Charles St., second floor. Reservations required. Call 410-385-2638 or go to andiemusiklive.com.
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ABOUT RARE PLANTS
WHAT / / The talk "Disturbance and Conservation of Rare Plant Species"
WHEN / / 7:30 p.m. Monday
WHERE / / Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville
WHY / / Because science is cool, and ecologist Charlie Davis discusses how wind, fire and ice affect some of the rarest plants in Maryland
CONTACT / / 410-887-1815
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LYNCH AND DONOVAN
WHAT / / Talk by filmmaker David Lynch and concert by singer / songwriter Donovan
WHEN / / 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE / / Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia and New Hampshire avenues Northwest, Washington
WHY / / Because while it may seem like a strange pairing, the two men share an interest in promoting stress-reducing meditation for at-risk youth. Lynch (pictured) will discuss his new book, Catching the Big Fish, and his new film, Inland Empire, and he'll answer questions. Donovan will perform a greatest-hits concert, sure to feature "Mellow Yellow," "Sunshine Superman" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man."
CONTACT / / dc.david-donovan.org for tickets
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