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Compiled with input from readers and the newsroom, The Baltimore Sun’s list of 100 essential food experiences encompasses places people talk about, think about and come back to again and again and again.

By Christina Tkacik

Aug 14, 2019

Coming July 31, we will be presenting “Carroll’s Got Talent,” held for the first time at the annual Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair. 

A group of families along Anneslie Road hold an annual art show featuring the work of students during the school year.

More money has gone to acquiring new works than to conserving the existing ones.

By Christina Tkacik

Jul 2, 2019

An arts collective is one of two retailers winning a neighborhood competition for a spot in a renovated gas station in Remington.

By Jacques Kelly

Jul 1, 2019

Now in its ninth year, Paint It! Ellicott City returns to historic Main Street the weekend of June 27 through July 1.

By Katie V. Jones

Jun 27, 2019

Tonight, Carroll County Public Library presents a free event at the Carroll Arts Center, Beats, Bows and Remixes.

Wherligig takes the stage of the Carroll Arts Center on June 29 to play a repertoire of traditional Celtic and Nordic tunes on handcrafted instruments.

The Baltimore Museum of Art launches BMA Lexington Market with an exhibition of youth art works Wednesday before officially opening the next day.

Tylden W. Streett, a sculptor who taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art, died Thursday of lymphoma at his home in Richmond, Calif. He was 96.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jun 25, 2019

On Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m. we welcome to our state Wherligig, an ensemble of traditional Celtic and Nordic string and wind instruments.

BSO's treatment of musicians is equivalent to BMA disposing of its prize paintings.

To commemorate Juneteenth, Alveda King was set to appear at Morgan State University, then a church and later a children's book reading in Annapolis.

By Christina Tkacik

Jun 15, 2019

The Baltimore Museum of Art has so far this year added more than 70 contemporary and historic artworks to its broad collection.

South Laurel/Montpelier Neighborhood column

On June 20, “The Art of the Musical Instrument” opens in the Tevis Gallery, guest curated by Ryan A. Koons, weaving together sound, narrative and history.

Mostly Main Street neighborhood column

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of June 9-15, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jun 9, 2019

Laurel Arts Council hosted two projects: a tiled bench created by residents at McCullough Field and a glass mosaic created by students at the municipal pool.

The Sun inducts filmmaker, author and actor John Waters into its Business and Civic Hall of Fame.

The 35th annual exhibit on display at the Howard County Arts Council in Ellicott City is an opportunity to appreciate the talented artists.

All of us at the Carroll Arts Center are excited to announce our first-ever season pass! 

The 29th annual Old-Fashioned Strawberry Festival, a gigantic celebration of all things strawberry, will be held June 15 at the Gamber carnival grounds.

April Rimpo and Elaine Weiner-Reed have distinct styles, but their exhibit at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House in Columbia emphasizes shared interest.

Now is the time to get your kids enrolled in summer camp! For kids 9 to 12, we are offering Art Expressions, June 24-28.

On Saturday, June 1st, the Carroll County Arts Council once again presents Art in the Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Westminster City Hall.

A new public art piece, "Sprouts" by Thomas Sterner will be unveiled this Saturday in downtown Westminster.

When you’re done with the sand and sun, head to one of these spots — all a quick drive from Delaware beaches — to add some variety to your vacation.

By Mike Klingaman

May 16, 2019

Sick of the beach? Cloudy days or a little rain have you down? Don’t let these factors ruin your vacation. Check out these options to maximize your fun.

By John-John Williams IV

May 16, 2019

When the weather doesn’t cooperate or you’re just sick of the sun and sand, try one of these activities.

Want to add some variety to your Myrtle Beach vacation? Check out these local attractions.

Carver Center senior Lauren Cole won an award for her artwork entitled "Commanding Presence."

On Friday, May 17, Film Lovers In Carroll County (FLICC) celebrate the girls of summer with the classic “A League of Their Own.” 

The top arts and entertainment events in the Baltimore area for the week of May 12-18, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

May 12, 2019

Saturday, May 11, the Carroll County Cloggers present “Clogging Soul to Sole” at the Arts Center. This performance features the first percussive dance form in the United States known as Appalachian Clogging and live Old Timey Music by Thomas Jolin.

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of May 5-11, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

May 5, 2019

Mostly Main Street neighborhood column

Here at the Carroll Arts Center, we have plenty of events, exhibits and activities, including an exihibit entitled “Rock, Paper, Scissors” that opens today in the Tevis Gallery and the Carroll County Playwrights Festival on Saturday night. 

Francis Scott Key High School and Mount St. Mary's University graduate Sarah Gawens is featured in a duet show with Fred Nastvogel that opened Wednesday, May 1 and runs through June 24 at Off Track Art in Westminster.

Featuring dozens of vendors of herbs, fine arts and crafts and flowers, the Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts, now in its 23rd year, typically draws 1,500 visitors to the 70-acre National Historic Landmark, according to Holly Burnham, museum educator.

Saturday, May 11, join us as the Carroll County Cloggers present “Clogging Soul to Sole.” This performance features the first percussive dance form in the USA known as Appalachian Clogging and live Old Timey Music by Thomas Jolin, mixing vocals with hammered dulcimer, banjo, button accordion, etc.

On April 26, Carroll Community College will host its first Art Open House which includes hands-on demonstrations, artist talks in the gallery and a performance of "Guys and Dolls."

The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition will take place April 26 to May 24 in Harford Community College’s Chesapeake Gallery located in the Student Center. An opening reception/juror’s talk will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 6:30 PM in the Gallery.

The PEEPshow, the largest event in Carroll County, runs for one more weekend, through April 23.  We have approximately 160 entries, ranging from life-sized sculptures and oversized characters to posters, dioramas and mosaics created and inspired by Peeps candy. 

The inn is the brainchild of Sharon and Chris Tillman. Gallery Ten has always been part of their plan. The first exhibitor at Gallery Ten is photographer Steve Aprile, of Taneytown.

The Baltimore Sun’s readers and staff scoured the region for the best activities and entertainment, from art galleries to wedding venues. Here’s who came out on top in 2019.

The PEEPShow from the Carroll County Arts Council revived an unusually large amount of oversized entries this year.

The Arts Council estimates that some 25,000 “Peeple” attend the event each year. It now raises some $75,000, funding scholarships, free summertime movies, arts grants, camps and classes and other cultural programs the arts council provides. 

Perhaps a breezy walk along the Havre de Grace Promenade, one day this week, will give you a better perspective.