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July 5, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Woody Guthrie

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Listen to Woody Guthrie celebrate the life of working people in his songs, poetry and prose as he advocates for the right of workers to unionize.

Location:
Garrett College
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD
Contact Info:
Skip Case
301-387-3082

July 6, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Jackie Robinson

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Hear how Jackie Robinson dealt with being the first black player in major league baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.

Location:
Garrett College
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD
Contact Info:
Skip Case
301-387-3082

July 7, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Eleanor Roosevelt

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. See how Eleanor Roosevelt changed both our nation and the world through her commitment to social activism.

Location:
Garrett College
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD
Contact Info:
Skip Case
301-387-3082

July 7, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Woody Guthrie

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Listen to Woody Guthrie celebrate the life of working people in his songs, poetry and prose as he advocates for the right of workers to unionize.

Location:
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
22950 Hollywood Road
Leonardtown, MD
Contact Info:
Emmitt Woodey
301-934-7827

July 8, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Jackie Robinson

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Hear how Jackie Robinson dealt with being the first black player in major league baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.

Location:
College of Southern Maryland, LaPlata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road
LaPlata, MD
Contact Info:
Emmitt Woodey
301-934-7827

July 8, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Woody Guthrie

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Listen to Woody Guthrie celebrate the life of working people in his songs, poetry and prose as he advocates for the right of workers to unionize.

Location:
Montgomery College-Germantown
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD
Contact Info:
Tony Hawkins
240-567-7746

July 8, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Alice Paul

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of legendary figures Eleanor Roosevelt, Woody Guthrie, and Jackie Roosevelt, along with a special performance by 2009 Southern Garrett High School graduate Joanna Guy. Guy will interpret the life of 20th century women’s rights activist and social reformer Alice Paul.

Location:
Garrett College
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD
Contact Info:
Skip Case
301-387-3082

July 8, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Binding Spines: A Bookmaking Project

Looking to explore your creative side by combining writing with arts and crafts? Join in the fun, and make your own book of poems with poet Mary Azrael. Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn to make their own personal book from a variety of very simple and beautiful structures such as accordion fold, stab binding, and hidden books. Come write a poem and leave with a hand-crafted book!

Location:
Cecil County Public Library
301 Newark Avenue
Elkton, MD 21921
Contact Info:
Tanya Shelton-Council
410-996-1055

July 9, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Eleanor Roosevelt

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. See how Eleanor Roosevelt changed both our nation and the world through her commitment to social activism.

Location:
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
115 J.W. Williams Road
Prince Frederick, MD
Contact Info:
Emmitt Woodey
301-934-7827

July 9, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Jackie Robinson

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Hear how Jackie Robinson dealt with being the first black player in major league baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.

Location:
Montgomery College-Germantown
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD
Contact Info:
Tony Hawkins
240-567-7746

July 9, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Woody Guthrie

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Listen to Woody Guthrie celebrate the life of working people in his songs, poetry and prose as he advocates for the right of workers to unionize.

Location:
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville
800 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD
Contact Info:
Jacquelyn Lucy
410-869-7168

July 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Eleanor Roosevelt

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. See how Eleanor Roosevelt changed both our nation and the world through her commitment to social activism.

Location:
Montgomery College-Germantown
20200 Observation Drive
Germantown, MD
Contact Info:
Tony Hawkins
240-567-7746

July 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Jackie Robinson

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Hear how Jackie Robinson dealt with being the first black player in major league baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.

Location:
Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville
800 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD
Contact Info:
Jacquelyn Lucy
410-869-7168

July 10, 2009 @ 4:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Woody Guthrie

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Listen to Woody Guthrie celebrate the life of working people in his songs, poetry and prose as he advocates for the right of workers to unionize.

Location:
Perryville Outlet Center
68 Heather Lane
Perryville, MD
Contact Info:
Sandy Turner
800-232-4595

July 11, 2009 @ 7:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Eleanor Roosevelt

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. See how Eleanor Roosevelt changed both our nation and the world through her commitment to social activism.

Location:
Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville
800 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD
Contact Info:
Jacquelyn Lucy
410-869-7168

July 11, 2009 @ 4:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Jackie Robinson

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. Hear how Jackie Robinson dealt with being the first black player in major league baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.

Location:
Perryville Outlet Center
68 Heather Lane
Perryville, MD
Contact Info:
Sandy Turner
800-232-4595

July 12, 2009 @ 4:00pm

Chautauqua 2009: Rights and Reformers, Eleanor Roosevelt

As part of 2009 Chautauqua, “Rights and Reformers,” scholar/actors will bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of these three legendary figures. See how Eleanor Roosevelt changed both our nation and the world through her commitment to social activism.

Location:
Perryville Outlet Center
68 Heather Lane
Perryville, MD
Contact Info:
Sandy Turner
800-232-4595

July 25, 2009 @ 2:00pm

Amelia Earhart: Dreams Take Flight

Amelia Earhart was much more than a courageous aviatrix. She was also a photographer, truck driver, avid student and teacher, volunteer nurse, social worker, and even a clothes designer. In this Living History presentation, Mary Ann Jung portrays Earhart in this soaring tribute to the spirited heroine of both aviation and women's rights.

Location:
Queen City Transportation Museum
210 S. Centre Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Contact Info:
Sharon Nealis
301-777-8678

July 25, 2009

2nd Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival

This celebration of the Bay’s people, traditions, work, food, and music offers a unique chance to enjoy hands-on demonstrations by regional craftspeople, live musical performances, documentaries, artwork, skipjack and buyboat rides, and regional cuisine. This event is funded in part by a grant from MHC.

Location:
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Contact Info:
410-745-2916

July 31, 2009 @ 8:45pm

Centennial Homes Project Presentation

The Baltimore Centennial Homes Project, sponsored by Baltimore Heritage, recognizes families that have lived in the same house for over 100 years. Take part in this event to honor the first Baltimore Centennial Homes family, the Pente family, in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood. The Pente's will receive a plaque for the outside of their house in a presentation that will take place immediately before the filming of the featured movie in the Little Italy Film Festival. This program is funded by a grant from the PNC Foundation Legacy Project.

Location:
Little Italy Film Festival
Corner of High and Stiles Streets
Baltimore, MD 21202
Contact Info:
Johns W. Hopkins
443-974-6734