What's ha!ppening
News from the Highlandtown Arts District
a.k.a. ha! For more information go to www.HighlandtownArts.com

Spotlight
Veteran Artist Program
The Veteran Artist Program takes artists, who are also veterans, and propels their works and careers into the mainstream creative arts community through networking, mentorship, collaboration with professional artists, and original productions.  

This coming May, 10 Baltimore area military veterans and veterans' family members will be taking to the stage to tell their own stories of life and the military. "Telling: Baltimore, MD" a collaboration between the Veteran Artist Program, the 6th Branch, the Towson University Veterans Center and The Telling Project, will be performed at The Walters Museum on April 27th as a fundraiser and reception, and then at Towson University's Smith Hall on May 6 & 7th.

This will be the 5th production of its kind, the first four having taken place in Oregon, California and Mississippi. Under the direction of Veteran Artist Program member Heather Mayes, the cast will, as in past productions, take the opportunity to speak candidly to the community of Baltimore concerning their experiences in the military.

You're Invited!
to the Highlandtown Arts District Exhibition a.k.a. ha! party!
Artists, friends and supporters of the Highlandtown Arts District – in particular the folks who participated in our successful District Exhibition this past Fall – are invited to Dan Schiavone’s most excellent, used-to-be-a-Moose-Lodge basement bar. Free dinner from DiPasquale’s, Dan’s homemade wine (and other beverages), and a chance to get to know neighbors and other artists in and around Highlandtown. RSVP’s appreciated.

WHEN: February 17th, 2011 @ 7PM - 9PM

WHERE: Schiavone Fine Art, 244 S Highland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224

RSVP: by email: ha@highlandtown.com

Trunk Shows
@ Stella's Bridal & Tuxedos
3309 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
On February 12th, 11:00-5:00 Fashions on the Avenue, Stella Bridal and Tuxedo will feature a "Trunk Show" with internationally recognized Australian Designer, Dana Mathers. Fashions on the Avenue and Highlandtown is honored that Dana has made us one of only nine stops on her USA tour. Fashions on the Avenue will offer complimentary hair and make-up, photo shoots and will host a fashion show with Ms. Mathers latest designs for Prom. A representative from the Australian Embassy, as well as resolutions from Councilman Kraft and the Mayors office will add to the festivities of the day!

On February 26th 11:00-5:00 Fashions on the Avenue, Stella Bridal and Tuxedo will host a "Trunk Show" featuring wedding dresses by "Casablanca". Fashions on the Avenue will offer complimentary hair and make-up, photo shoots, feature live music by Miriam's Joy Trio and have a number of other local merchants involved in this exciting all day event.

Magnolia Designs
New Location & Website
Magnolia Designs is now located in the Canton Kitchens Building at 3211 Eastern Avenue. Our newly launched website features our completed projects in the Maryland, VA and DC areas; including one here in Highlandtown. Please make special note of our Arts and Events page and our "On Line Gallery" which feature some of our local artists with one of a kind find art available for sale.

Calls For Entries
"ART OF THE GARDEN" 2011
Call for artists’ entries for “ART OF THE GARDEN” from The Friends of the Haverford Township Free Library, a juried group exhibition of 150 works to be held at the library, 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083, opening 4/8/11 and closing 6/21/11, to raise funds for “Sowing the Seeds of a New Library.” For entry guidelines, send an email to  artofthegarden@gmail.com with the words <Art of the Garden> in the subject line or send a SASE to “Art of the Garden” POB 264 Merion, PA 19066, or visit www.artofthegarden11.blogspot.com Deadline for jpegs February 25

Classes
Woodturning Workshops
at Mark Supik & Co.
Mark Supik Woodturning Workshops on Haven Street is offering woodturning classes for beginners this winter. In these one-day workshops, learn basic tool use and woodturning techniques in the morning and work on projects in the afternoon. Each student has his/her own lathe. Class size is limited to 6 students. $150 for a full day, with all materials, donuts from Hoehn's Bakery and lunch from DiPasquale's included.

Saturday, February 12th or Sunday, March 27th. Bowl Turning. Green wood, side grain turning, from log to bowl in one day.

Sunday, February 13th or Saturday, March 26th. The Right Start. Spindle turning basics for beginners. Projects include candlesticks, winestoppers, mallets, fiber arts tools, beer taps, and more.

Guest Woodturner, Jerry Kermode, (www.jerrykermode.com) from Seabasapol, California will be offering Master Classes in Woodturning in Mark's shop on February 19th & 20th and demonstrating woodturning (with Mark) at the American Craft Council Show at the Baltimore Convention Center on Friday, Feb 25th at Noon.

For more information and for the complete winter workshops schedule, call 410-732-8414 and ask for Nancy, e-mail nancy@marksupikco.com or visit website: www.marksupikco.com

January Events

Feb 12
"Trunk Show" with internationally recognized Australian Designer Dana Mathers
@ Stella Bridal and Tuxedo
11am-5pm
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Feb 13
Bread and Puppet: The Decapitalization Circus
@ The Creative Alliance
3pm. $12, $7 mbrs/stus.
Click Here for More Information

Feb 18
Baltimore Bluegrass Band w/ Stoney Run String Band
@ The Creative Alliance
8pm. $15, $10 mbrs.
Click Here for More Information

Feb 19
Baltimore Bellydance Extravaganza!
Presented by Charm City Tribal
@ The Creative Alliance
8pm. $20, $15 mbrs. 
Click Here for More Information

Feb 24
Miguel Sabogal: Jacobs
@ The Creative Alliance
7pm.
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Feb 26 (On view Feb 17-26)
con.TEMPORARY: here today. gone tomorrow
& Marty Weishaar & Serena Perrone: EXIT STRATEGY
Residents’ Open House.
@ The Creative Alliance
Receptions and Open Studios 7-9pm. 9pm concert w/Future Islands. Free.
Click Here for More Information

Feb 26
"Trunk Show" featuring wedding dresses by Casablanca
@ Stella Bridal and Tuxedo
11am - 5pm
Click Here for More Information

Mar 1
Bringing the World Home
Stories from 50 Years of the Peace Corps 
@ The Creative Alliance
6pm doors, 7pm show. $13, $8 mbrs/stus.
Click Here for More Information 

Mar 5
¡VIVA BRASIL! Samba Dance Party!
@ The Creative Alliance
8pm lesson, 9pm dance. $20, $15 mbrs/stus.
Click Here for More Information

Join us for the ha! happy hour the 1st Wednesday of every month. Meet fellow ha! artists & neighbors from 4 - 7 p.m. at The Laughing Pint.

The ha! Steering Committee meets every 1st Wednesday at 4:30PM at Schiavone Fine Art. Artists & neighbors interested in getting involved should email ha@highlandtown.com

ha! Art Venues & Resources
Creative Alliance at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-2761651
www.CreativeAlliance.org

Crown Cork & Seal
4401 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-327-4141
www.crowncork.com

Highlandtown Community Association
Meeting Address: 3407 Gough Street,
3rd Monday of every month @ 7pm
www.highlandtown.com

Magnolia Desings, llc
Canton Kitchens Building
3211 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
301-370-0115
www.magnoliadesignsllc.com

Mark Supik & Company
1 N. Haven Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-732-8414
www.marksupikco.com

Schiavone Fine Art
244 S Highland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-534-2212
www.SchiavoneFineArt.com

Skyloft Gallery & Studios
3703 Bank Street
Baltimore MD 21224
410-276-1193
www.skylofts.net

Laughing Pint
3531 Gough Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-342-6544
www.laughingpint.com

Veteran Artist Program
3701 Bank Street, Suite C
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-929-3827
www.veteranartistprogram.org