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June 2, 2012 @ 2:00pm

The Horror Genre: Why Do We Want to be Scared?

Why do people pay to be scared? Focusing on two of Maryland's most famous productions of horror--the mid-nineteenth century short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, and the 1990s film, the Blair Witch Project, set in and around Burkittsville--this lecture by Robert Kachur explores the horror genre, which has often reflected authors' anxieties about sexuality, the unconscious mind, scientific discoveries, unjust laws, and other concerns. Robert Kachur is Assistant Professor of Eighteenth- and Early Nineteenth-Century British Literature at McDaniel College where he also teaches courses on the Apocalypse and horror fiction. He received his Ph.D. in Nineteenth-Century British Literature with a minor in Composition Studies as well as his M.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Location:
Carroll County Public Library--Eldersburg branch
6400 W. Hemlock Drive
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Contact Info:
Susan Miller
410-386-4460

June 2, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Journey Stories: Meet the Authors! Wendy McClure

Wendy McClure rediscovers the series of books that had most enamored her as a child--Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" and is thrust back into 'Laura World' headfirst. What follows is "the Wilder Life," her equally hilarious and heartbreaking travelogue through the real "Laura World," where she must reconcile the sometimes ugly truth of pioneer life and the beauty of her own childhood memories.

Location:
Bel Air Library
100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 838-3151

June 2, 2012 @ 1:00pm

Frederick Douglass, a Living History Presentation

One of the leaders of America's abolitionist movement, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland in 1817. As a young house servant, he was taught to read and write. The brutality he experienced as a slave eventually led him to escape North and in 1845 he published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. A noted speaker, Douglass influenced such important figures as Abraham Lincoln. Bill Grimmette is a living history interpreter, storyteller, actor, and motivational speaker who has performed throughout the United States and abroad. He has researched and performed the characters of W. E. B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass, Benjamin Banneker, Estevanico, and Augustus Washington. He has appeared at the Smithsonian Institution and on National Public Radio. He has an M.A. in psychology from the Catholic University of America, and has done post-graduate work in education at George Mason University.

Location:
Hosanna School Museum
2424 Castleton Road
Darlington, MD 21034
Contact Info:
Christine Tolbert
(410) 457-4161

June 2, 2012 @ 1:00pm

Divergence and Lost & Found Exhibit openings and reception

Join the Hosanna School Museum for a celebration of "Divergence: Pathways of African Americans in Harford County" and "Lost & Found: The Forgotten Communities of APG," the Journey Stories Youth Oral History Project. Light refreshments. Free of charge. Donations appreciated.

Location:
Hosanna School Museum
2424 Castleton Road
Darlington, MD 21034
Contact Info:
Iris Barnes
(410) 457-4161

June 5, 2012 @ 6:30pm

The Ma and Pa Railroad in Harford County

Learn the history of this famous railroad and its significance to Harford County. Guest presenter is Rudy Fischer from the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society.

Location:
Bel Air Public Library
100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 638-3151

June 5, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Journey Stories Film Festival: Smoke Signals

A cross-country film festival that chronicles the journeys and migrations of people across America for economic opportunities, personal quests, social change, or the pure joy of travel. The Festival includes five films at five locations plus two opportunities to attend an illustrated lecture with film clips, led by experts Jack and Jan Hirshfield. Participants who register and attend the entire series will receive a copy of one of the films. Registration recommended.

Location:
Aberdeen Public Library
21 Franklin Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Contact Info:
(410) 273-5603

June 6, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Filling Out the Picture: History & Timelines in Genealogy

Part of HCPL's Genealogy Series. Discover the events that impacted your ancestor's lives - local, world, and social & ethnic history. Learn how to create timelines to collate their lives with the world around them.

Location:
Jarrettsville Public Library
3722 Norrisville Road
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Contact Info:
(410) 692-7887

June 7, 2012 @ 7:30pm

Docs In Progress Work-in-Progress Screening of ESSAKANE UNVEILED

This free work-in-progress screening provides an opportunity for local and visiting documentary filmmakers to screen their unfinished films to an audience and get valuable feedback. After screening each film, a facilitator from Docs In Progress will moderate a feedback session with the audience. This honest and constructive feedback is aimed at helping the filmmakers get to the next stage of completing and distributing the film.  This program is presented jointly with We Are Takoma and is supported by the Maryland Humanities Council and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. The film being screened and workshopped is ESSAKANE UNVEILED by Kiley Kraskouskas, Leola Calzolai-Stewart, and Andrea Pappito. The film takes us on a journey to the most remote music festival in the world, Mali's Festival au Desert. Founded to foster cultural exchange and economic development, the music festival has grown into a world-class event which has drawn many western musicians (from Bono to Jimmy Buffet to Robert Plant) to jam with Malian, Tuareg, and West African musicians.  As the fate of the festival hangs in the balance amidst a violent standoff between rebel Tuaregs and the Malian government, this film looks at the power of music for international understanding.

Location:
Takoma Park Community Center
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Contact Info:
Erica Ginsberg
(301) 789-2797

June 7, 2012 @ 3:00pm

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Cambridge Farmer's Market

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Cambridge Farmer's Market
Long Wharf Park (Water Street)
Cambridge, MD 21613
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 8, 2012 @ 8:00am

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Rural Job Summit

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Tide Water Inn
Easton, MD 21601
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095

June 9, 2012 @ 8:00am

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Chestertown Farmer's Market

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Park Row, downtown Chestertown
Chestertown, MD 21620
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095

June 12, 2012 @ 6:00pm

Rosie the Riveter

Take an adventure, guided by award-winning actress Mary Ann Jung, to WWII era Willow Run, Michigan. Experience the American cultural icon, Rose Leigh Monroe, who worked in the largest aircraft factory in the world.

Location:
Havre de Grace Activity Center
351 Lewis Lane
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Contact Info:
(410) 939-6700

June 14, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Colonel Afred Worden and "Falling to Earth"

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Col. Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone. Col. Worden also worked on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apoolo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13 and provides an unprecedentedly candid account of what it is like to be an Apollo astronaut. $50 tickets, to benefit HCPL.

Location:
Vandiver Inn
301 S. Union Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Contact Info:
(410) 273-5600

June 14, 2012 @ 7:00pm

Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812

A costumed living history presentation portrays the life of Rosalie Calvert of Riversdale Plantation. Audience members relive the drama of life during the War of 1812 as Rosalie describes the Battle of Bladensburg, the burning of Washington, and the creation of The Star-Spangled Banner. The presentation also explores the fascinating day-to-day details of running a plantation in Maryland. Adult and high school audiences. Mary Ann Jung has been a lead actress and Director of Renaissance History and Shakespearean Language at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for over twenty-five years. She is a Smithsonian scholar/performer and has appeared on CNN, the Today Show, and Good Morning America. Jung's living history performances include Julia Child, Clara Barton, Mistress Margaret Brent, Rosalie of Riversdale, Amelia Earhart, and Good Queen Bess. She has a B.A. in British History from the University of Maryland.

Location:
Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Contact Info:
dev_pickersgill@comcast.net
(410) 842-0421

June 14, 2012 @ 3:30pm

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Kent Island Farmer's Market

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Christ Church
830 Romancoke Road
Salisbury, MD 21666
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 15, 2012 @ 10:00am

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: 63rd Delmarva Chicken Festival

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
The Centre at Salisbury
2300 N. Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury, MD 21801
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 16, 2012 @ 11:00am

Mt. Vernon Literary Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Baltimore's literary luminaries and discover the elegant brownstone mansions and majestic cultural institutions built by Baltimore's successful 19th century merchants and industrialists. Learn how a neighborhood of scholars, struggling artists and authors, newspapermen, philanthropists and social reformers offered rich opportunities to discuss and debate ideas and open new literary avenues. A minimum of 10 reservations are needed per tour, however walk-ins are welcome to join in. Tours will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Tours take 90 mins-2 hours depending upon size and pacing of group. To reserve a spot, visit www.MtVernonLitWalk.eventbrite.com or call (410) 685-4186.

Location:
Meet the guide outside of the Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Contact Info:
Michele Baylin
(410) 685-4186

June 16, 2012 @ 11:00am

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth 2012 will commemorate the day many African Americans first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation and celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have made to our society. Morning activities at the Academy Art Museum shifts the focus to African American achievement in the arts. On prominent display will be an exhibition of work by Tom Miller, a nationally acclaimed artist from Baltimore known for joyous and whimsical paintings and murals. A Capella trio Sombarkin will provide musical entertainment, and Sankofa Dance Theater will showcase traditional dance, music, and folkways to build on the legacy of African culture and history. The afternoon concludes with a selection of family-centered art projects led by Museum staff. Afternoon activities at the Avalon Theatre highlight the historic contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The program begins with a special screening of "Double Victory," a George Lucas documentary produced as companion to the feature film "Red Tails." After the screening, three Tuskegee Airmen, including WWII veteran Cyril Byron, will take part in a panel discussion to share personal experience and provide historical context.

Location:
Academy Art Museum / Avalon Theatre
(am) 106 South Street / (pm) 40 East Dover St
Easton, MD 21601
Contact Info:
Beth Jones
(410) 822-2787

June 16, 2012 @ 10:00am

African-American Genealogy Workshop

Trace your family tree and journey into the past with this hands-on workshop with Reggie Bishop. Learn about online and local resources; find out about resources unique to African Americans and unique to Harford County. Remember to bring your laptop or i-pad and or other wi-fi device. $20 registration fee, box lunch provided. Space is limited. Reserve your space by June 9, 2012.

Location:
Hosanna School Museum
2424 Castleton Road
Darlington, MD 21034
Contact Info:
Iris Barnes
(410) 457-4161

June 16, 2012 @ 10:00am

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: 63rd Delmarva Chicken Festival

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
The Centre at Salisbury
2300 N. Salisbury Blvd
Salisbury, MD 21801
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 19, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Journey Stories Film Festival: Our Expanded World: God Grew Tired of Us

A cross-country film festival that chronicles the journeys and migrations of people across America for economic opportunities, personal quests, social change, or the pure joy of travel. The Festival includes five films at five locations plus two opportunities to attend an illustrated lecture with film clips, led by experts Jack and Jan Hirshfield. Participants who register and attend the entire series will receive a copy of one of the films. Registration recommended.

Location:
Havre de Grace Public Library
120 N. Union Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Contact Info:
(410) 939-6700

June 20, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Boats, Planes & Wagon Trains: Migrant & Immigrant Research

Where did they come from an dhow did they get there? Learn research sources and techniques for discovering your immigrant anscestors.

Location:
McFaul Activity Center
525 W. MacPhail Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 638-4040

June 21, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Journey Stories: Meet the Authors! Stephen Fried

Fred Harvey is credited with taming the Wild West. How he used new modes of travel, good food, and proper young women to create an innovative and progressive empire are explored in Fried's "Appetite for America'" a fascinating account of the first restaurant chain.

Location:
McFaul Activity Center
525 W. MacPhail Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 638-4040

June 22, 2012 @ 5:30pm

Genealogy Series Lock-In

Participants who have attended the Genealogy Series can bring their research notebooks and use the Library computers to discover more information about their family history. Staff will be available for questions and assistance. Registration is required.

Location:
Jarrettsville Public Library
3722 Norrisville Road
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Contact Info:
(410) 692-7887

June 23, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Journey Stories: Meet the Authors! Fergus Bordewich

Historian, journalist, and author Fergus Bordewich explored the Underground Railroad in his 2005 bestseller, "Bound for Canaan." His newest book, "America's Great Debate'" focuses on the nation's westward expansion, slavery, and the Compromise of 1850. Examine a gallery of extraordinary men who fought to shape the future course of the Union amidst huge ideological obstacles.

Location:
Bel Air Library
100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 838-3151

June 23, 2012

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Nanticoke River Jamboree

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Handsell Historic Home
Vienna, MD 21869
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 26, 2012 @ 6:30pm

The Ma and Pa Railroad in Harford County

Learn the history of this famous railroad and its significance to Harford County. Guest presenter is Rudy Fischer from the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Society.

Location:
Whiteford Public Library
2407 Whiteford Road
Whiteford, MD 21160
Contact Info:
(410) 638-3608

June 26, 2012 @ 2:30pm

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Camden Avenue Farmer's Market

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
1401 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org

June 27, 2012 @ 6:00pm

Journey Stories: Meet the Authors! Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa

Freddy was a nineteen-year-old undocumented migrant worker toiling in the tomato fields of central California. How he became Dr. Q, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon, is a fascinating look at one person's determination and persistence. He tells his story in his work, "Becoming Dr. Q"

Location:
Veronica Chenowith Activity Center
1707 Fallston Road
Fallston, MD 21047
Contact Info:
(410) 638-3260

June 27, 2012 @ 6:30pm

African-American Genealogy

Learn specific techniques and sources to begin researching African-American family history. Autho Reggie Bishop is the guest speaker.

Location:
Bel Air Public Library
100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
Contact Info:
(410) 638-3151

June 30, 2012 @ 2:00pm

Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812

A costumed living history presentation portrays the life of Rosalie Calvert of Riversdale Plantation. Audience members relive the drama of life during the War of 1812 as Rosalie describes the Battle of Bladensburg, the burning of Washington, and the creation of The Star-Spangled Banner. The presentation also explores the fascinating day-to-day details of running a plantation in Maryland. Mary Ann Jung has been a lead actress and Director of Renaissance History and Shakespearean Language at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for over twenty-five years. She is a Smithsonian scholar/performer and has appeared on CNN, the Today Show, and Good Morning America. Jung's living history performances include Julia Child, Clara Barton, Mistress Margaret Brent, Rosalie of Riversdale, Amelia Earhart, and Good Queen Bess. She has a B.A. in British History from the University of Maryland.

Location:
Allegany County Historical Society
218 Washington Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Contact Info:
Sharon Nealis
301-777-8678

June 30, 2012 @ 10:00am

Journey through Berkley: A Historic Site Tour

Enjoy a tour of the National Historic Districts of Berkley and Darlington, Maryland, including the Underground Railroad station at Swallowfield and settlements of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Wander the territory traveled by Marquis de Lafayette; the enslaved as they tried to escape cruel fates; and farmers looking for more fertile ground. You will see the Smithsonian companion exhibits , Divergence: Pathways of Africana Americans in Harford County at Hosanna School; and Fugitives, Accessories, and Catchers at the Bel Air Library. Tickets: $35, box lunch included. Space is limited. Reserve your space by May 25, 2012.

Location:
Hosanna School Museum
2424 Castleton Road
Darlington, MD 21034
Contact Info:
Iris Barnes
(410) 457-4161

June 30, 2012 @ 9:00pm

Docs In Progress Outdoor Work-in-Progress Screening of LOWERTOWN PADUCAH

What better way to spend a warm summer night than watching and discussing a documentary film under the stars? This free outdoor screening provides an opportunity for local and visiting documentary filmmakers to screen their unfinished films to an audience and get valuable feedback. After screening the film, a facilitator from Docs In Progress will moderate a feedback session with the audience. This honest and constructive feedback is aimed at helping the filmmaker get to the next stage of completing and distributing the film.  This program is presented jointly with Pyramid Atlantic and Meridian Hill Pictures and is supported by the Maryland Humanities Council and the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. The film being screened is H. Paul Moon's LOWERTOWN PADUCAH. Not long ago, artists from faraway places moved to the unlikely town of Paducah, Kentucky. Down by the river, its LowerTown district is a close community of artists who moved into beautiful old houses, transforming a troubled neighborhood, pioneering the largest artist relocation program in U.S. history. From an egg carver, to a print maker, to a sculptural ceramicist, to an art quilt master, this feature-length documentary profiles the life and work of some artists showing that great art can come from the most unlikely places.

Location:
Pyramid Atlantic
8230 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact Info:
Erica Ginsberg
(301) 789-2797

June 30, 2012 @ 11:00am

Let's Be Shore Sharing Station: Centreville Day

Visit MHC's Practicing Democracy staff at our Let's Be Shore Sharing Station. Watch a video profile, view photos, share your views, and more. Let's Be Shore seeks to inform Maryland residents about their county's Water Implementation Plan (WIP), and to encourage them to share how agriculture, land use, and the economy affect water quality along the Eastern Shore.

Location:
Centreville Warf
Centreville, MD 21617
Contact Info:
Beth Barbush
(410) 685-0095 or email letsbeshore@mdhc.org