Havre de Grace Arts Collective

Special Guest: Dr. Craig Wright “The goal of Spiritual Practice is full recovery, and the only thing you need to recover from is a fractured sense of self…you have forgotten who you are.” -Marianne Williamson, “A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.” Join us for this very special, first-time-at-the-Opera-House...

Wednesdays, November 2 – December 21 at 9:30am Each week will take us on a different quest as your toddler explores themed sensory bins, process art, small world play, building, and more. Ages: 1- young 3 with adult Wed 9:30-10:15am. Price: $105/child for 7 week session Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14,...

A preschool class that will explore a new book, nursery rhyme, or fairytale, enjoy a themed art project and conquer a STEM challenge. Ages: 3.5-5 years Wed 10:30am-11:30am Price: $105/child for 7 week session Dates: Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14, 21

Thirsty Thursdays with Theatre: The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel Thursday, November 3 – 7:30pm Doors open at 7pm Performance at 7:30pm Enjoy a sip or two of the featured wine or brew (tasting flights for ages 21+ included with admission), along with a hilarious play reading presented by local actors. No sets, no costumes,...

Enjoy a presentation on and display of Cheyenne art and material culture in the Fire Hall Studio followed by a performance of The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe and the Red Blanket Drummers and Singers.

Expert weaver/ fabric artist Gay Lynn Price will guide us through this creative process. Create an elegant weaving using a picture frame as a loom, as a keepsake treasure or to give as a gift. We'll use yarn, string, ribbon, cord and beautiful strips of fabric. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring...

Debbie Wojciechowski returns to The Opera House for an amazing evening, to present “Connecting with Your Loved Ones”. Debbie is a certified Evidential Medium and a former career Federal Law Enforcement Officer. She holds a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University and her professional career included extensive work in the mental health field....

Get in the harvest mood with a starry sky and Fall tree branches. Follow along and then add your own touches. All materials provided.

Local artist, Barbara Sponn, will join us to make holiday pictures with jewelry and other found objects. All materials are provided. (But feel free to bring some trinkets or bits of jewelry to add!)

We’re delighted to bring Scott Stansfield’s exciting and brassy Melting Pot Big Band to the STAR Centre this year., featuring Karen Vincent & Ken Ebo. Comprised of rhythm professionals drawn from across Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC, and Virginia, the Melting Pot Big Band has been rolling like a steaming juggernaut through the local music scene, and...

Meet us at the Opera House and join us for outdoor Holiday Caroling at St. John's Commons, St John's Towers, and Always in Grace. Bring song sheets if you have them – we'll have song sheets too, and we'll sing the favorites you probably know! Dress warm, and wear something festive!

Join us for a joyous and memorable musical feast in celebration of the holidays, with the Mid-Atlantic’s finest traditional musicians presenting a marvelous mix of seasonal and holiday favorites from far and wide. Included will be Scandinavian, Irish and Scottish, French-Canadian, Appalachian and bluegrass music, plus some fun and festive surprises. The Baltimore-based Ken &...

It’s Back! The Mayor’s Pick! Join us for Mayor Bill Martin’s 2022 Holiday Film Party, featuring “Scrooged.” The fun starts at 7pm; film at 8pm. Cash Bar! Door Prizes & More!

Internationally renowned cellist, conductor and artistic director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, and educator Amit Peled will perform in recital with pianist Noreen Polera. Opening for Mr. Peled and Ms. Polera are talented local youth Byron Durham (5th grade, Forest Lakes Elementary School), violin; Kain Felix (7th grade, Aberdeen Middle School), piano; Fionna Nastari (freshman,...

Get ready for the return of one of Havre de Grace's biggest parties of the year... The Arts Collective's Annual MasquerAid Fundraiser & Gala!! Music, dancing, silent auction and raffle prizes, PLUS wine, beer, and a New Orleans-inspired menu included in every ticket! Costumes are optional, but dress to impress.... You might just be crowned...

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble is long recognized as a creative and pioneering force in presenting roots-based music and percussive dance. Celebrating over 36 years touring internationally, Footworks delivers acclaimed theater productions and festival performances, along with arts-integrated programming for schools and universities. With a dazzling and diverse array of traditional and original music and choreography,...

Screaming Orphans are a chart-topping all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Ireland. They are known worldwide for their award-winning sound combining original pop songs with a unique take on traditional Irish music. From an early age, the Diver sisters entertained international audiences around Ireland accompanying their mother, legendary céilí band singer Kathleen Fitzgerald. The...

Join us for an exciting evening featuring the musical talent of Alex Ruvinstein. The recital will include a wonderful collection of the most famous chamber, vocal and organ works arranged for piano by composers spanning three centuries, from J.S. Bach to Liszt and Rachmaninoff to Gryaznov.

Join us for this very special community event in recognition of Women's History Month! A diverse group of nearly two dozen local women will perform poetry by female American poets, including Maya Angelou, Joy Harjo, Nikki Giovanni, Barbara Kingsolver, Chia-Lun Chang, Margaret Walker, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Mary Oliver, Ada Limon, and Gwendolyn Brooks, as well as...

Join the Havre de Grace Arts Collective's Public Art Committee and Cochran Studio for an informational and interactive workshop to... - Learn about HdG's Public Art Plan and the Sculpture Trail's place in it. - Review models from the (7) sculptor finalists who have submitted work for consideration for the next installation within HdG's Sculpture...

Explore the legends of Maui the Demi-God as told through the art of live dance! This is an interactive, family-friendly show where audience members will be invited to participate in some of the dance elements. Presented by Pacific Tempo, LLC in partnership with the Havre de Grace Arts Collective.

Explore the legends of Maui the Demi-God as told through the art of live dance! This is an interactive, family-friendly show where audience members will be invited to participate in some of the dance elements. Presented by Pacific Tempo, LLC in partnership with the Havre de Grace Arts Collective.

John Németh headlines The State Theater of Havre de Grace with a legendary fusion of modern and retro blues and soul music. Németh has collected record labels, awards, and Grammy album nominations from Memphis to the San Francisco Bay area, including the 2104 BMA for Best Soul Blues Male Artist and the Best Soul Blues...

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: Crime and Pun-ishment: a 1920's Murder Mystery In this immersive whodunnit experience, guests are transported to a 1920's speakeasy to help the owner of the bar solve a murder! Guests will trade clues with each other and encounter jilted lovers, a rival Mafioso, and even an undercover fed....

Come out for a night celebrating the literary arts, starting with the "Hear Me Out!" POETRY SLAM! Readings are welcomed on the following conditions: Poems must be original No props, nudity, instruments No hate speech Team pieces are fine All styles welcomed including theatrical monologues, literary poems, rants, haikus, freestyle rap Any topic welcomed Hosted...

Visual artists of all levels are invited to paint or sketch alongside artist Liz Lawson in a three-hour live nude model session.

Come out for a night celebrating the literary arts - this month, PLAY READING!

Visual artists of all levels are invited to paint alongside artist Pamela Wilde in a three-hour live model session.

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective is proud to announce the return of our Youth Arts Program as YAP+, a monthly series of art workshops to promote creativity for kids and their families.

Come out for a night celebrating the literary arts - this month, POETRY SLAM!

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective is proud to announce the return of our Youth Arts Program as YAP+, a monthly series of art workshops to promote creativity for kids and their families!

Join us for a night of celebrating the literary arts, presented by the HdG Arts Collective. This month is BOOK READING EDITION with D. A. Jennings. D.A. Jennings is an award-winning author of children's books, who teaches the fundamentals of creative writing course at Harford Community College. She also facilitates a literature group at BrightView Avondell -...

Children ages 5-12 years old will learn to warp a loom and then use a variety of materials to weave a wall hanging. Supplies such as scissors, yarn and embellishments will be supplied. However, attendees will need to bring an 8x10 picture frame (or their own loom, if preferred) on which to weave. The Havre...

“Five Voices in Watercolor” is curated by Frank Spino and includes the works of five central Maryland artists including Joanna Barnum, Janet Belich, Matthew Bird, Kathleen Maling, and Frank Spino. All artists are affiliated with the American Watercolor Society (AWS), an organization whose mission is to foster the appreciation of watercolor media. A top goal...

DID YOU KNOW....? Artists Sunday was created in 2020 to encourage people to shop with artists and buy art as gifts during the holidays. So give something special, unique, and handcrafted this holiday season and support local artists and the local economy! ************************************************************************ GALLERIES TO CHECK OUT ************************************************************************ ARTS BY THE BAY GALLERY & CO-OP...

Join us for an exciting evening of holiday favorites with a twist! Melting Pot Big Band seamlessly blends progressive contemporary Big Band style with Rock, Funk, Latin Pop, and more! This unique and energetic band will have audiences swingin’ right into the holiday season. Presented by Melting Pot Big Band in partnership with the Havre...

With a voice that contains, “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole,” critically acclaimed musician Alan Harris will croon his way into audience’s hearts. Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz and that classic Christmas sound. Presented by Alan Harris in...

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION “Five Voices in Watercolor” is curated by Frank Spino and includes the works of five central Maryland artists including Joanna Barnum, Janet Belich, Matthew Bird, Kathleen Maling, and Frank Spino. All artists are affiliated with the American Watercolor Society (AWS), an organization whose mission is to foster the appreciation of watercolor media....

In this interactive art workshop children will learn to create a piece of art using paint and string as their "brush". We will also discuss color theory and colors while creating vibrate artwork. This workshop is geared towards children 3-8 but older children are welcome to register as the workshop can be scaled up. Adults...