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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Columbia Festival of the Arts Chooses Winner for K-12 Poster Contest
Although there were many outstanding entries, the Columbia Festival of the Arts has chosen the winner of the K-12 Poster Contest for the 2010 Festival.
The winning entry was created by an eight-year-old third grader at Waterloo Elementary School. The artwork will be unveiled at an event in March and the winner will receive a $500 purchase prize.
"Best of Grade" entries, a Director's Choice and a Juror's Choice were also chosen during the judging process. These students will receive certificates and their artwork will be exhibited during the Festival in June 2010. More
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 What Columbia Association Support Means To Us
What Columbia Association Support Means To Us
Many people have asked us to comment on the action taken by members of the Columbia Association Board during a budget work session this week.
While we understand and applaud the CA Board's desire to put structured grant application procedures in place, we would hope that due to the timing of the Festival and the dependence that we have on the support we have historically received from CA, that they will elect to fully fund the $95,000 earmarked for the Festival in their original FY10/11 proposed budget. A reduction in funds at this time, when we are so far along in the planning process, will certainly force the Festival to eliminate or significantly cut back on events, particularly the free, 3-day LakeFest weekend that takes place in Columbia Town Center.
The Festival is a vehicle for celebrating the inclusion and community spirit upon which Columbia was founded. For the past 22 years the Columbia Association has recognized, through its support, the very fundamental purpose of the Festival that is inherent in our mission, which is to build community across generations and cultures through shared participation and celebration.
Nichole J. Hickey
Executive Director
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Friday, February 05, 2010 K-12 Poster Contest Deadline Extended
Due to the weather situation, the deadline for the K-12 poster contest has been moved to 12 noon next Tuesday, February 9. For more info, contact lisa@columbiafestival.com or visit http://www.columbiafestival.com/participate.aspx More
Sunday, September 27, 2009 2010 Columbia Festival of the Arts Poster Contest
For the seventh year, the Columbia Festival of the Arts will feature an original piece of artwork by a Howard County K-12 student on its 2010 brochures, programs and posters. The winning artwork will be purchased from the student for a cash prize of $500.
Certificates will be awarded for the best entry in each grade level and also for juror’s and director’s choice. The selected pieces will be on display at the Festival from June 11-26, 2010. More
Saturday, September 26, 2009 The Importance of the Arts to Maryland’s Tourism Industry
The Importance of the Arts to Maryland’s Tourism Industry
By Nichole Hickey, Executive Director, Columbia Festival of the Arts
According to a survey commissioned by the Maryland State Arts Council, more than 89% of Marylanders acknowledged going to a movie, seeing a live theatre or musical performance, attending an arts festival or visiting an arts gallery during the past year. In fact, according to the survey, three-quarters of Marylanders have encouraged someone they know to pursue their interest in creating or performing arts, and nearly 25% of Marylanders consider themselves to be either active or aspiring artists themselves. Seven in ten people have purchased something handmade by an artist or craftsman. More
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2009 Columbia Festival of the Arts a Tremendous Success
The 2009 season of the Columbia Festival of the Arts was a great success, thanks to performances by groups such as Chicago City Limits, the California Guitar Trio, Ballet Hispanico, the Smothers Brothers and Barrage. This year's attendance at LakeFest, the free opening weekend, exceeded 30,000 guests.
Be sure to mark your calendars now for the 2010 Festival, to be held from Friday, June 11 through Saturday, June 26. Performers and ticket information will be available in early 2010. More
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Finale arrives with Barrage of sensations
Columbia Festival of the Arts: Finale arrives with Barrage of sensations
By Anthony Sclafani
Howard County Times
Posted 6/18/09
The 2009 Columbia Festival of the Arts wraps quite literally with a barrage of sound and action when the Canadian world music group Barrage performs next Saturday, June 27 at The Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Barrage is more than just a musical group that performs music while standing on stage. The nine-member ensemble supplements its playing with demanding physical showmanship, adding high kicks, dance poses and seemingly anything else that moves them while playing.
Their shows have been compared to such aggressively theatrical presentations as "Stomp" and "Riverdance" while being praised for its general musical excellence in countless newspapers and magazines.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009 Lippman denies returning to scene of crime
Books: Lippman denies returning to scene of crime
Wilde Lake High girl-made-good set to appear at Columbia Festival of the Arts
Posted 6/04/09
Laura Lippman wants to make this clear -- Wilde Lake High School is not the model for the fictional Glendale High School.
"Glendale is soulless," she says of a major setting in her 2005 crime novel, "To the Power of Three."
Three girls were shot, two fatally, in that girls' bathroom at Glendale High, which Lippman sees as "kind of antithetical to Wilde Lake."
Laura Lippman will read and discuss her work at the 2009 Columbia Festival of the Arts, in partnership with the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society, Tuesday, June 23, 7-9:30 p.m. It will be held in the Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall, Room 400, Howard Community College. Tickets are $30.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009 Ballet Hispanico is one of the 'hot' tickets at upcoming Columbia Festival of the Arts
Dance: Latin troupe turns up the heat in local debut
Ballet Hispanico is one of the 'hot' tickets at upcoming Columbia arts fest
By Carolyn Kelemen
Howard County Times
Posted 6/04/09
June will be a bittersweet month for Tina Ramirez, director of Ballet Hispanico. First, she will at long last be able to introduce Howard County dance fans to her award-winning company at the 2009 Columbia Festival of the Arts.
The local date includes a Latin dance workshop that is quickly filling up. On the down side, however, the engagement will also serve to cap a long and successful career as Ramirez heads into retirement.
"I'm thrilled to bring Ballet Hispanico to Columbia," exudes Ramirez by telephone from her New York City office. "We're coming straight from Los Angeles. After the festival, it's a summer break for us, and the rest is uncertain."
Asked if she's looking forward to retirement, she answers with a tinge of melancholy. "My whole life I've been in the arts -- and soon I will be a civilian."
One thing we can count on is a fantastic audience reception for the nearly 40-year-old troupe. In the past, Latin dance programs have proved to be hugely popular with crowds at the Columbia arts festivals.
What: Ballet Hispanico
When: June 20, 8 p.m.
Where: Jim Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, Columbia
Admission: $25-$45 depending on age and seating selection
Tickets: Call 410-715-3044
For tickets, call the Columbia Festival of the Arts headquarters at 410-715-3044 or go to www.columbiafestival.com. Ballet Hispanico also has a Web site at www.ballethispanico.org.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 FREE Activities for Kids at the Columbia Festival of the Arts LakeFest Weekend
FREE Activities for Kids at the
Columbia Festival of the Arts LakeFest Weekend
June 12-14, 2009
Children aged 5 and up are invited to explore the fine arts with unique, hands-on activities lead by
Howard
County's own KidzArt.
Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes and on-site registration is suggested as space is limited. A parent must accompany children.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 El Ballet Hispánico agita a Columbia
El Ballet Hispánico agita a Columbia
Una de las actuaciones finales de la directora artística Tina Ramírez
Ballet Hispánico, una de las compañías de danzas más estimulantes del país, presentará en El festival de arte de Columbia 2009, el sábado, 20 de junio. La actuación tendrá lugar en el Teatro Rouse en Columbia a las ocho de la noche. More
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Lakefest: A Weekend of Free Events for All Ages
JUNE 12-14, COLUMBIA LAKEFRONT
With entertainment, art exhibits, music, balloon artists, clowns, kids’ craft projects, demonstrations and a variety of activities for all ages, it’s a jam-packed event guaranteed to be fun for everyone!
The lakefront is the place to be all weekend long (June 12-14) with exciting musical performances and daily shows by Cirque-tacular – performing stunning aerial feats and other circus favorites. More
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