Concerts: Live events at the Lakefront, Mad City

Live and local

Washington, D.C.-based guitarist Patty Reese will leave her band behind and perform as part of the Patty Reese Duo Thu., Aug. 4, 6 p.m., at the Dorsey's Search Village Center. The Columbia Village Centers Courtyard concert series will continue with Misspent Youth playing classic rock Fri., Aug. 5, 6 p.m., at the River Hill Village Center.

Joe Carta will play country Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m., at the Kings Contrivance Village Center, and the Halley Shoenberg Jazz Quartet can be heard Aug. 5, 6 p.m., at the Harper's Choice Village Center. Admission to all village center concerts is free. Go to http://www.columbiavillagecenters.com.

Lakefront comes alive

Columbia-based jazz vocalist Gail Marten will perform Thu., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., at the Lake Kittamaqundi Lakefront. The Billy Coulter Band will blend roots rock and power pop Sat., Aug. 6, 8 p.m., at the lakefront. Also at Lake Kittamaqundi, Trio Caliente will perform Brazilian jazz Sun., Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. Go to http://www.lakefrontfestival.com.

Mad City sounds

The local songwriters showcase, Music Matters, returns Sat., Aug. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Mad City Coffee, at 10801 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia. Performing will be Tres Amigos, Cecil Kincaide and an as-yet-unannounced act. Admission is free. Call 410-964-8671.

A new Day at Baldwin's

Maryland singer-songwriter Alexandra Day will perform Thu., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., at Baldwin's Station & Pub, 7618 Main St., Sykesville. Day's music leans toward jazz, and her singing is influenced by her years of classical voice training. Bob Sima opens. Admission is $17. Call 410-795-1041.

Auditions

Act on an 'Island'

The Red Branch Theatre Company is seeking actors, singers and dancers for its October production of the musical "Once on This Island." The troupe will hold auditions Mon., Aug. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at its home base at the Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia.

The group is seeking an ethnically diverse cast, and looking to fill several principal and ensemble roles, such as that of Tonton Julian, a 30-something male baritone; Asaka, a female gospel singer; and Ti Moune, a female in her early 20s. Some roles will be paid a small stipend.

Actors who plan on attending this open call should email a headshot and résumé to stephanie@dramalearningcenter.com.