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JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021
STARVING ARTISTS ART VIRTUAL BROWN BAG LUNCH
SHOW & SALE SERIES – UNDER COLOR OF
Runs through Feb. 28. Harford LAW
Artists Gallery at Armory Historical Society of Harford County.
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Presented by attorney, author and
Suite 104. The gallery features a political operative, A. Dwight Pettit,
wide selection of original artwork Esq. A native of Harford County,
ranging from oil, watercolor, Pettit will share the story behind his
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photography, pottery, glasswork, 9 book Under Color of Law relating a
gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to remarkable childhood, outstanding
name just a few. All framed & career and his father’s brave fight to
unframed artwork priced at $199 or assure Dwight received the education
less. Gallery hours Wed-Fri, 10 am – he deserved in the waning years of
6 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am – 4 pm. Free school segregation in Harford
admission. Call 410-420-9499 or County. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. To
visit www.artinharford.org register, visit
VIRTUAL BROWN BAG www.harfordhistory.org.
LUNCH SERIES – HARFORD VIRTUAL GENEALOGY
COUNTY SOLDIERS IN THE WORKSHOP: FINDING
WAR OF 1812 SCHOLASTIC RECORDS FOR
Historical Society of Harford GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
County. Dr. Sandra R. Wallis will Historical Society of Harford County.
relate the story of the men who Presentation by genealogist Mary
volunteered to serve in the war Schweers. While you may not be able
against the British. Harford 10 to see their report cards, your
Countians were very angry after the ancestors left records of their
British troops burned Havre de carefree days in school. From one
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Grace and attacked along the shores room schoolhouses to the ivy-league
of the Chesapeake. Local men colleges, join us as we discuss where
rushed to enlist and join the battle to research and what is available
in Baltimore. Dr. Wallis’ online. 7 pm. To register visit
presentation will outline the www.harfordhistory.org.
adventures of these brave veterans WALTER HOLLOWAY: THE MA
and describe a current project to & PA RAILROAD
document the burial sites of these Historical Society of Harford County.
unrecognized heroes. 12:30 pm – The Society’s resident Ma & Pa
1:30 pm. To register visit Railroad historian will present the
www.harfordhistory.org story of the railroad’s 120-year
QUARTERLY LECTURE history concentrating on the era from
SERIES: OH, THE STORIES
WE CAN TELL 13 1901 – 1999 when the railroad
merged with York Rail to become
Historical Society of Harford York Railroad Company. The
23 County. Board Trustee, Chris Potts, presentation will include
will interview Carol Deibel, former photographs of equipment and places
Bel Air Director of Planning and along the rails in that timeline and
Community Development, about the promises to be both informative and
major events and programs in Bel a visual delight as the Ma & Pa
Air during the 80s, 90s and early traversed some of the most scenicJANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021
2000s, a time of extreme countryside of both Harford and
development pressure and change Baltimore counties. 2:00 pm. To
throughout Harford county. For register, visit
more information and to register for www.harfordhistory.org.
virtual event, visit FAMILY FUN EVENT
www.harfordhistory.org. Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street.
New Moon Theater is committed to
promoting worldwide folklore,
helping children develop an
appreciation & connection with other
cultures. Featuring the classic theme
20 of “brains over brawn”, Small but
Mighty features stories from Mexico,
Indonesia & South America.
Sponsored by the Maryland State
Arts Council. 10 am – 11 am. Free
admission, advanced reservation
required. For more information visit
www.belairarmory.org.
MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021
EXPRESSIONS OF SPRING ART SPRING BOOK SALE
SHOW Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
Runs through April 25. Harford Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
Artists Gallery at Armory 8 children’s books. Member night only.
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air
104. See how Harford artists Library. 5 pm – 7:30 pm. Call 410-
4 638-3151.
interpret the rejuvenating madness
of Spring around the area. Gallery SPRING BOOK SALE
hours Wed-Fri, 10 am – 6 pm. Sat- Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
Sun 10 am – 4 pm. Free admission. Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
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Call 410-420-9499 or visit children’s books. Sponsored by
www.artinharford.org Friends of the Bel Air Library. 10 am
MAYHEM MAGICAL CIRCUS – 4:30 pm. Call 410-638-3151.
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street. 16th ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL
Run away & join the Mayhem Rockfield Park Ball Fields. Kite flying
Magical Circus without leaving for kids of all ages along with great
home! Come join former Ringling music & food for the whole family.
6 Brothers Circus performer Gregory Volunteers will be on hand to help
May on a wild ride through amazing 10 kite flying novices. Sponsored by the
tricks & silly magic as he tries to Town of Bel Air & APG Federal
build his very own circus! Sponsored Credit Union. Rain date: April 11. 10
by the Maryland State Arts Council. am – 4 pm. Admission is free & free
10 am – 11 am. Free admission, kites will be distributed while
advanced reservation required. For supplies last. Call 410-638-4550.MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021
more information visit SPRING BOOK SALE
www.belairarmory.org. Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
VIRTUAL BROWN BAG LUNCH Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
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SERIES: THE NORTH children’s books. Sponsored by
AMERICAN CITIES Friends of the Bel Air Library.10 am
Historical Society of Harford County. – 4:30 pm. Call 410-638-3151.
The cities of England, Ireland, SPRING BOOK SALE
Holland and the Middle Atlantic Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
States grew up together and were Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
built in the same way. They are very 11 children’s books. $5 a bag day.
different from the cities of Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air
9 continental Europe and continental Library. 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Call 410-
North America. The North Atlantic 638-3151.
cities include many of the world’s VIRTUAL BROWN BAG LUNCH
greatest cities: London, Amsterdam, SERIES: WICKED WOMEN,
Dublin, Washington DC, Boston, ECCENTRIC WOMEN & OTHER
Baltimore. Charlie Duff will tell their TALES FROM THE COURT
many stories, fromtheir birth in the TRCORDS
1600s to the present time. 12:30 pm
Historical Society of Harford County.
– 1:30 pm. To register visit
Judge Carr performed in various
www.harfordhistory.org
executive and judicial roles on town
PAM THE KINDERSINGER 13
governement and the Harford
PRESENTS “SPRING IS County Circuit Court for more than
SPRUNG!” three decades. An active volunteer for
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street. numerous organizations, Judge Carr
Pam appeared weekly as a regular on has researched and witnessed all
WMAR TV’s “It’s Kinder Time” on manner of people and events. 12:30
Saturday mornings. Enjoy original & pm – 1:30 pm. To register visit
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familiar songs, dancing, puppetry, & www.harfordhistory.org
lots of humor! Sponsored by the GENEALOGY WORKSHOP:
Maryland State Arts Council. 10 am – BRICK WALLS: PROBLEMS IN
11 am. Free admission, advanced YOUR FAMILY TREE
reservation required. For more
Historical Society of Harford County.
information visit
www.belairarmory.org. This month’s presentation will
feature Mary Schweers and
SSO MARCH CONCERT
Christopher Smithson. Anyone who
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 has attempted to research their
E. Churchville Rd. Concert will ancestors knows that there are bound
20 include works from Haydn & Vivaldi. 14 to be obstacles. These can be terribly
4 pm and 7 pm. Admission $15 - $20. frustrating and may need the help of
Call 443-910-1339 or visit a professional. If you have reached a
www.ssorchestra.org. dead end or just need help
overcoming an obstacle, this is the
program for you. If you have a
specific question that is challenging
you, please send it at least two weeks
before the program to
admn@harfordhistory.org. This willMARCH 2021 APRIL 2021
give the speakers a chance to
research your problem and assist you
the night of the presentation. 7:00
pm. To register visit
www.harfordhistory.org
QUARTERLY LECTURE
SERIES: OH, THE STORIES WE
CAN TELL
Historical Society of Harford County.
Charlotte Garretson Cronin will
appear with interviewer Jacquelyn
Seneschal to tell the story of growing
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up in Aberdeen in the 1930s and 40s,
her years working at APG, her
innumberable writing projects,
volunteer work, and the story of the
Garretson and Cronin families in
Harford County. 2:00 pm. To register
visit www.harfordhistory.org
KEEPING IT LOCAL ART
SHOW
Runs through June 27. Harford
Artists Gallery at Armory
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite
104. Harford artists paint local
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scenes in and around the Bel Air and
Harford County area. Gallery hours
Wed-Fri, 10 am – 6 pm. Sat-Sun 10
am – 4 pm. Free admission. Call 410-
420-9499 or visit
www.artinharford.org
HARFORD COMMUNITY
ACTION AGENCY 24th ANNUAL
BULL, OYSTER & SHRIMP
ROAST
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. Enjoy
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local raw oysters, steamed shrimp,
pit beef, turkey, ham, beer, wine &
desserts. 7 pm. For more
information, call 410-612-9909, ext
2207.
MAY 2021 JUNE 2021
BEL AIR GARDEN MART QUARTERLY LECTURE
14 Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. Plants 1 SERIES: OH, THE STORIES WE
& crafts for sale from local garden CAN TELLMAY 2021 JUNE 2021
clubs & area high schools. Sponsored Historical Society of Harford County.
by the Town of Bel Air Appearance & Charlotte Garretson Cronin will
Beautification Committee. 8:30 am – appear with interviewer Jacquelyn
1:30 pm. Free admission. Visit Seneschal to tell of her life in
www.belairarmory.org. Aberdeen before WWII, her arok at
APG, her newspaper career and hr
role in founding the Aberdeen
Museum of History. 12:30 pm. To
register visit www.harfordhistory.org
BEACH BUM BOOK SALE
Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
Ave. Children’s and paperback books.
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Sponsored by the Friends of the Bel
Air Library. 10 am – 4 pm. Call 410-
838-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org
41st ANNUAL BEL AIR TOWN
RUN
Downtown Bel Air & Shamrock Park.
This is a 5K foot race & an untimed 1
mile walk through Bel Air. Both
events start on Main Street near the
Courthouse & end at Shamrock Park.
6 This is part of the MD RRCA
Championship Series. Competitive
awards for overall, masters and age
groups, as well as random prizes. 8
am. Call 410-652-5850 or visit
www.belairtownrun.com.
JULY 2021 AUGUST 2021
FRIENDS OF SUMMER ART
SHOW
Runs through August 29. Harford
Artists Gallery at Armory
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite
104. Come see what our artists
1 consider their friends of summer!
Some are our favorite pets to take on
hikes, others are our friends and
relatives enjoying activities of
summer. Gallery hours Wed-Fri, 10
am – 6 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am – 4 pm.
Free admission. Call 410-420-9499JULY 2021 AUGUST 2021
or visit www.artinharford.org
FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION IN THE TOWN
OF BEL AIR
All are welcome at this day-long, old-
fashioned patriotic celebration,
including fun & participatory events
for the whole family. The day begins
with flag-raising at 6;45 am at Bel Air
High School followed by a Pancake
Breakfast. Horseshoe Pitching in
Rockfield Park; Watermelon Eating,
Costume Contests, Uncle Sam Says &
more in Shamrock Park; Bicycle
Rodeo at Bel Air Elementary School.
4 The GRAND PARADE at 6 pm on
Main St, followed by fireworks over
Rockfield Park at about 9:30 pm. All
events are open to the public free of
charge with the exception of the
Pancake Breakfast, which charges a
fee per person. For full information
call 410-879-4245 before June 1 or
410-893-4444 after June 1.
Sponsored by the Bel Air
Independence Day Committee, Inc.
Full details & schedule, plus
applications, maps, parade entry
rules & forms, and more, are
available at www.belairjuly4.org.
SEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021
AMPLIFIED PEOPLE’S CHOICE 20th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
EXHIBITION Maryland Golf & Country Club.
Runs through October 24. Harford Sponsored by The Greater Bel Air
Artists Gallery at Armory Community Foundation. The
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite foundation raises funds for capital
104. This exhibit will be “judged” by improvement projects in the Bel Air
2 the public. Come in and vote for your 4 Community. The Golf Classic is the
favorite piece of art in several major fund raiser. Please join the
different categories such as favorite Foundation in helping with
oil painting and favorite watercolor. improvements to standing structures
Votes will be collected through and renovations to playgrounds. All
September and winners announced proceeds will benefit the community.
the first week of October. Winning For information on fees andSEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021
artists receive prizes and ribbons. sponsorships, call 410-236-2075 or
Gallery hours Wed-Fri, 10 am – 6 visit www.gbacf.net.
pm. Sat-Sun 10 am – 4 pm. Free OPEN HOUSE
admission. Call 410-420-9499 or The Liriodenron Mansion, 502 W.
visit www.artinharford.org Gordon Street. Tour our beautiful,
HARFORD COUNTY CRIME historic mansion and stroll our lovely
SOLVERS BASKET BINGO grounds. Featuring an art exhibit
10 Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. Doors with paintings from the MD Center
open at 6 pm. For more information for the Arts Plein Air competition
visit www.belairarmory.org. 10 (second floor, limited accessibility).
HARFORD PLEIN AIR The mansion is an architectural gem
NOCTURE PAINT-OUT built in 1898 by Dr. Howard Kelly, a
Downtown Main Street. Watch the founding physician of Johns Hopkins
juried artists paint along Main Street Hospital and medical school. 11 am –
16 3 pm. Free admission. For more
by the light of the moon, street &
shop lights. 6:30 pm. For more information, call 410-879-4424 or
information visit visit www. liriodendron.com.
www.mdcenterforthearts.org. FALL BOOK SALE
HARFORD PLEIN AIR Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
PAINTING FESTIVAL Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. This 14 children’s books. Member night only.
year’s festival features 30 artists from Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air
17 various states including Ohio, Library. 5 pm – 7:30 pm. Call 410-
Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. 638-3151.
6:30 pm-9 pm. $75 per ticket or $125 FALL BOOK SALE
per couple. For more information Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
visit www.mdcenterforthearts.org. Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
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HARFORD PLEIN AIR PUBLIC children’s books. Sponsored by
EXHIBITION & GALLERY SALE Friends of the Bel Air Library. 10 am
18 Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Call 410-638-3151.
– 5 pm. For more information visit FALL BOOK SALE
www.mdcenterforthearts.org. Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
COMMUNITY COLLECTION Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
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Bel Air High School Parking Lot. children’s books. Sponsored by
Friends of the Bel Air Library. 10 am
Find a new home for your unwanted
– 4:30 pm. Call 410-638-3151.
things and do your part to help save
25 resources for the next generation. FALL BOOK SALE
Document shredder will be onsite. 8 Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania
am – 12:00 pm. For more Ave. Paperback, hardback, CDs &
information email 17 children’s books. $5 a bag day.
planning@belairmd.org Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air
Library. 1 pm – 4:30 pm. Call 410-
638-3151.
SUSQUEHANNA SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA: BAROQUE
24 BOOKENDS
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200SEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021
E. Churchville Rd. The SSO’s first
concert of the 45th season begins –
and ends – with some of Baroque’s
Best: Vivaldi & Handel. Featuring a
small set of strings, all masked, fully
vaccinated, socially distanced, to
ensure the safety of our performers &
patrons. All patrons must be properly
masked. 4 pm and 7 pm. For more
information, call 443-616-3937. To
purchase tickets, visit
www.ssorchestra.org.
MEMORIES AND MEMENTOS
ART SHOW
Runs through December 26. Harford
Artists Gallery at Armory
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite
104. Come enjoy art evoking the
warmth of the holiday season with
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subject matters created of memories
past and present. Lots of smaller
works of art that make great gifts.
Gallery hours Wed-Fri, 10 am – 6
pm. Sat-Sun 10 am – 4 pm. Free
admission. Call 410-420-9499 or
visit www.artinharford.org
HARVEST MOON DINNER &
AUCTION
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. Join
supporters of land preservation for
an evening of dinner, drinks,
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socializing, live & silent auctions, and
live music, with proceeds benefiting
Harford Land Trust. 6 pm. For ticket
and event information, visit
www.harfordlandtrust.org.
NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021
AUTHORS & ARTISTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
HOLIDAY GIFT SALE The Liriodenron Mansion, 502 W.
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street. Gordon Street. Come enjoy a holiday
6 This exciting event provides a unique 4 event at the beautifully decorated
opportunity to meet local authors mansion! Fresh green arrangements
and artists from many different for sale, live music, art & craft
genres, and to find perfect, one-of-a- vendors – and Santa will be here!NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021
kind gifts for everyone on your list. Refreshments for sale by a local
Entertainment throughout the day. vendor. 10 am – 5 pm. $5 per family
10 am – 3 pm. Free admission. Visit suggested donation. For more
www.belairartsandentertainment.org information call 410-879-4424 or
VETERAN’S INFO FAIR visit www.liriodendron.com.
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street. In 32nd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
support of those who served our PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
nation, Harford County will host the Downtown Bel Air. Concert on Main
4th Annual Resource Fair for Street in front of the Courthouse
veterans and their families. This begins at 2:30 pm. Parade begins at
FREE event will be a one-stop-shop 3:30 pm – down Main Street at
for information about benefits, jobs, Churchville Rd to Lee St and ending
housing and educational at Hickory Ave. Community bonfire
opportunities for veterans. 5 & singalong in Shamrock Park with
Exhibitors will feature family- free cookies & hot chocolate at 4 pm
friendly, interactive demonstrations and the Tree Lighting at Town Hall at
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including mechanical horse rides, a 4:45 pm. Event is weather
trained service dog, 3-D printing, and permitting. In the case of bad
virtual reality experiences. Veteran- weather, the event will be cancelled
owned Mission BBQ will provide free and not rescheduled. Call 410-838-
sandwiches, compliments of Harford 0584.
County government. This annual
resource fair is hosted by the all- HARFORD CHORAL SOCIETY
volunteer Harford County PRESENTS “THE HOLLY & THE
Commission on Veterans Affairs IVY”
under the administration of County
St.Matthew Lutheran Church, 12 E.
Executive Barry Glassman. 10:30
Churchville Rd. Join as the Harford
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 410-638-3523.
Choral Society sings classical choral
HARFORD CHORAL SOCIETY music under the direction of Kathryn
PRESENTS SING ALONG 11
Locke. The chorus will perform
MESSIAH another season of sumptuous choral
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 music in the resonant & beautiful
E. Churchville Rd. Would you love to sanctuary at St. Matthew Lutheran
sing Messian but have not had the Church. 3 pm. For tickets and more
20 opportunity? Or would you just like information, visit
to hear Messiah? Come to St. www.harfordchoralsociety.org.
Matthews and sing the Christmas MERRY TUBA CHRISTMAS
portion of the Messiah or just listen.
Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe St.
2 pm. Tickets $15. For more
Come and bring your tubas,
information visit
euphoniums and baritone horns.
www.harfordchoralsociety.org.
Bring a music stand, dress festively
WINTER WONDERLAND and decorate your instrument.
Downtown Bel Air. Take in beautiful 12
Registration fee $5; music cost $15
27 – light displays on ain Street, visit our (unless you have music from a
Dec. strolling Santa, plus enjoy horse previous Tuba Christmas event). 5
18 drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate pm. Audience admission is free. Call
and live music. Downtown will be 410-391-7832 or visit
shining bright with special light www.christmasinbelair.comNOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021
displays at the Frederick Ward NUTCRCKER PRESCHOOL
Armory Park and at the Harford OUTREACH
County Courthouse. Lights will be on Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street.
every evening from 5-10 pm starting Abridged version of the Nutcracker
Nov. 27 through January 1, 2022. 17
followed by a short ballet lesson and
Extended store hours and special meet & greet with characters. Tickets
events will occur each Saturday Nov. $10. Performances at 9:15 am, 11:15
27 – Dec. 18. Horse drawn carriage am, 1:15 pm. Call 410-877-0777.
rides will be available each Saturday STARVING ARTISTS EXHIBIT
Nov. 27-Dec. 18 from the front of the
Runs through Feb. 27, 2022. Harford
Bel Air Armory. In person
Artists Gallery at Armory
reservations are required, space is
Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite
limited and rides are available on a
104. The gallery features a wide
first come-first served basis. Enjoy
selection of original artwork ranging
shopping in our downtown stores or
from oil, watercolor, photography,
grab dinner whie you wait!
30 pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelery,
Sponsored through a partnership
tiles and scarves to name just a few.
between the Town of Bel Air, the Bel
All framed & unframed artwork
Air Downtown Alliance and the
priced at $199 or less. Gallery hours
Greater Bel Air Community
Wed-Fri, 10 am – 6 pm. Sat-Sun 10
Foundation.
am – 4 pm. Free admission. Call 410-
420-9499 or visit
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