Fine and Performing Arts

Body Works Exhibit at Dundalk Gallery
Through Friday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, Gallery. Free.
Katie Caulkins and LaVerne Miers-Bond explore the human form. According to Caulkins, “This body of work was created in a studio environment working primarily from models.” Caulkins, a practicing artist and high school teacher of photography, studied photography at CCBC Dundalk.
Call 410-285-9497 for information.

Music Forum Series: CCBC Community Chorus and Essex Chamber Singers [photos – to come]
Friday, Dec. 5, 12:20 – 1:15 p.m.
CCBC Essex, H&A Recital Hall. Free.
Under the direction of Monica Otal, assistant professor of music, these fine chorus ensembles will perform festive music for the holiday season.
Call 410-780-6521 for information.

Scrooge – The Musical
Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13, noon and 4 p.m.
CCBC Essex, Community College Community Center Theatre. General admission-$9, Seniors, students, CCBC faculty/staff-$8.
Scrooge is the perfect holiday musical for the entire family. This timeless classic is brought to life with colorful characters, special effects and wonderful holiday music. This production features members of CCBC’s Senior Showcase as well as students in the Theatre department and the community. Enjoy this heartwarming story and feel the true spirit of the season.
Call 410-780-6369 for tickets and information.

Nutcracker
Friday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
CCBC Catonsville, Fine and Performing Arts Center (Q Theatre). $8 and $5.
A musical based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with music from Peter Illytch Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.
Call 410-455-4508 for information.

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.
CCBC Catonsville, Fine and Performing Arts Center (Q Theatre). $10 and $7.
Santa's reindeer comment on allegations of corruption, politics, perversion and hidden agendas in this dark Christmas comedy.
Call 410-455-4508 for information.

Jazz Plus
Monday, Dec. 8, 12:20 p.m.
CCBC Essex, College Community Center Upper Lobby. Free.
Jazz Plus, a jazz - pop combo comprised of advanced student instrumentalists and vocalists, perform under the direction of Bill Watson, CCBC Music program coordinator.
Call 410-780-6521 for information.

CCBC Essex Dance Studio Night
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
CCBC Essex, College Community Center Theatre. Free.
CCBC showcases its dance students and faculty in this holiday performance.
Call 410-780-6347 for more information.

The Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra Association Presents Sounds of the Season
Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m.
CCBC Essex, College Community Center Theatre. $5-$10 in advance; $7-$15 at the door.
Join the Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Jason Love and Mary Ann Poling, as they present a concert of classics and holiday favorites in keeping with the season.
Call 410-780-6914 for tickets and information.

Big Band Jazz at CCBC Essex
Thursday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
CCBC Essex, College Community Center Theatre. Free.
Hot sounds chase away the winter chill as Night Train and Powerhouse offer up their December concert. Big band jazz and holiday cheer abound in this annual favorite performed under the direction of Ashton Fletcher.
Call the CCBC Essex Box Office at 410-780-6369 for details.

Keeper of the Dream by Jim Lucas
Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
CCBC Catonsville, Fine and Performing Arts Center (Q Theatre). General admission - $7; Senior adults and children - $5; CCBC students and staff - $2.
Sponsored by the Guest Artist Committee, Lucas performs a dramatic one-man show, “Reflections,” which incorporates some of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most compelling speeches with performance material that brings to life the words and ideas of Dr. King.
Call 410-455-4508 for information.

Workshops and Lectures

2004 CISL Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, Theater. Free.
Join fellow CCBC faculty and staff to share ideas and pedagogical techniques. This year's theme is "Communicating and Integrating Scholarly Lessons (CISL)." Box lunches will be available.
Call 410-780-6957 for information.

Miscellaneous

Celestial Show
Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m.
CCBC Catonsville, Benjamin Banneker Planetarium, Room D-003. Free.
Take a break from the year-end hustle and bustle as you enjoy “Heavenly Holidays,” a look at the winter night sky.
Call 410-455-6935 for information.

Sports

2003 Maryland Sports Medicine Unseld Classic
Dec. 26, 27, 29, times TBA.
CCBC Catonsville, Physical Development Center. Free.
This is the premier holiday high school basketball tournament in the Baltimore region. CCBC Catonsville founded and has been the only host of this tournament for the past 18 years. The tournament is named in honor of Wes Unseld, long-time Bullets basketball star and Baltimore sports legend. University of Maryland Medicine sponsors the tournament.
Call 410-455-4197 for information.

CCBC Dundalk Men’s Basketball Home Games
Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. vs. CCBC Essex
Friday, Dec. 19, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dundalk Holiday Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Dundalk Holiday Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. vs. Harford
Friday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. vs. Montgomery - Takoma Park
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m. vs. CCBC Catonsville
Saturday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. vs. Southern Maryland
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. vs. Garrett
CCBC Dundalk, Health-Life Fitness Complex, Gymnasium. General admission - $3 per person; CCBC students free.
Call 410-285-9730 for information.

CCBC Essex Men’s Basketball Home Games
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m. vs. Strayer University
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m. vs. Cecil
Monday, Jan. 5, 4 p.m. vs. Hagerstown
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4 p.m. vs. Montgomery-Takoma Park
Friday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m. vs. Harford
Monday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m. vs. Southern Maryland
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. vs. Allegany
Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. vs. Howard County
Wednesday, Feb 4, 4 p.m. vs. Frederick
CCBC Essex, Physical Education Building, Gymnasium. Free.
Call 410-780-6889 for information.

CCBC Essex Women’s Basketball Home Games
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 4 p.m. vs. CCBC Catonsville
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4 p.m. vs. Hagerstown
Friday, Jan 16, 4 p.m. vs. Prince Georges
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m. vs. Anne Arundel
Friday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m. vs. Cecil
CCBC Essex, Physical Education Building, Gymnasium. Free.
Call 410-780-6889 for information.