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Mother Goose comes to life at The Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s staged musical reproduction of the child-favorite fairy tales. Riddles, rhymes and magic round out the morning — a perfect activity for audiences ages 2 to 10. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $6, adult members, students 18 and under and seniors; $7 adult nonmembers. Carroll Arts Center. 91 W. Main St. in downtown Westminster. For more information, call 410/848-7272.
GOVERNOR’S DAY
At 9 a.m., Gov. Martin O’Malley and Judge Catherine Curran O’Malley will attend a dedication ceremony for the J. Joseph Curran Memorial Clock Tower, at 5315 York Road, Baltimore. Contact 410-767-3125
EXHIBIT
The Big Show is a big deal for the Creative Alliance. It’s the alliance’s annual all-hung members’ show and a chance to see an incredible range of styles, media and voices. From Donald Edwards’ oddball-organic crayon rubbings to Gene Garcia’s pop take on Betty and Veronica, there’s something for everyone. Also check out Kini Collins’ plaster and wire starling and Renee Tantillo’s rusty, welded figure. Through July 26. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free. Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-276-1651
WHO’S IN TOWN
Yes, they’re here, shipping down to Columbia. Boston hard-rockers Dropkick Murphys hit town, bringing their signature bagpipe-infused punk to Merriweather’s outdoor stage, while oldies-but-goodies Mighty Mighty Bosstones add a touch of ska to the night. 5:30 p.m. $35. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-481-7328.
MUSIC
The 13th Floor at the Belvedere hosts Everyman Jazz and Open Mic with the Chuck DeFontes Band. 6 p.m. Free. 13th Floor at the Belvedere, 1 E. Chase St., Baltimore. 410-347-0888.
Cape Town, South Africa-born Yoav is one of the more progressive singer-songwriters in dance-club culture. An electronic-music lover’s delight, Yoav transcends traditional notions of percussive-based folk with a radical style. Eric Scott opens at 8 p.m. $12.50. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis.
Get down to a bit of offbeat local hip-hop with Baltimore’s World Badness. Jade Fox, Graffix, Muyi the High Priest and Midas also rock the house. 9 p.m. $10. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069.
ART
Evergreen Museum’s Biennial Sculpture for 2008 takes over more than 26 acres of lands with bursting with colors, geometric shapes and all kinds of sculpture-esque stuff. Through Sept. 28. Open daily, 8 a.m. to dusk. Free. Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-516-034.
Realism: Landscapes and Cityscapes features new paintings by Patrick Kluga, John EC, Dave Thompson and Jim McDonald. Their main goal in this exhibit is to create the illusion of realism and believability on a two-dimensional surface. All paintings are for sale. Through July 17. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Antreasian Gallery at The Avenue in Hampden, 111 W. 36th St., Baltimore. 410-235-4420.
CLASS
Learn how to make your own video and sound programs with Pure Data software, a real-time graphical programming system used by artists everywhere, at the three-week “VJ-ing: Interactive Installation & Performance” class. Then, you’ll be ready to showcase your video performance in the CAmm Media Lab on Friday, Aug. 1. 7 to 9 p.m. $100 to $125. Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-276-1651.
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Don't get shot on the way to work!
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I live in the midwest but I'm a huge fan of Bo Bice. How lucky for Baltimore!
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Nina Amaya said:
Whoops the link for my belly dance website is off. It should be www.NinaAmaya.com. Nina Maya is a designer in Australia! Come see us at Artscape!
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Isn't the BSO concert at Oregon Ridge? Or are they going to shoot off fireworks within the Meyerhoff.
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