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The Arts Council’s annual Mardi Gras gala takes place on 2/17. |
Scholarships for Scholars Applications Due
By Friday, February 9
(410) 626-7013
www.aacps.org/aacps/boe/STUDT/sfsinc/homepage.asp
Scholarships for Scholars, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that acknowledges excellence in education by awarding scholarships to graduating students of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, other Anne Arundel County educational institutions, and home-schooled students. Scholarships are awarded at the awards presentation on April 23. Applications will be available from guidance counselors. Completed applications are due in the high school counselor’s office by February 9, 2007, and winners are notified the beginning of April. Call or visit the Web site for more information.
Books for International Goodwill Book Sale
Saturday, February 10
At B.I.G. Warehouse, Wayson’s Corner, Lothian
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
(410) 293-6865
www.big-books.org
Sponsored by the Parole Rotary Club, you can donate or buy books at low prices ($.50 to $1.50), of which the proceeds pay for shipments of books to countries around the world. Books sales occur year-round. Visit Web site for details.
Arts Council’s Annual Mardi Gras Gala
Saturday, February 17
At Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis
7–11 p.m., $125
(410) 222-7949 or artsfdn@aol.com
www.annearundelartscouncil.org
An annual favorite, this event features an open bar, dinner, dancing to Radio City, and live and silent auctions. Mardi Gras trinkets provided. This fun-filled gala benefits the Arts Council’s Arts-in-Education Program.
Hot Lights/Cool Art: A Return to the 20th Century
Saturday, February 24
At the Great Hall of McDowell Hall, St. John’s College, Annapolis
7–10 p.m., $30 gallery members, $40 nonmembers
(410) 626-2530
This special celebration will raise funds for the St. John’s College Mitchell Gallery’s educational programs, which are free and open to school groups as well as the general public. The Next Generation committee will create its own version of Studio 54 in the Great Hall, complete with disco lights, dancing to a DJ spinning ’70s hits, and fabulous food and drinks. Additionally, there will be a silent auction featuring wearable art designed by local artists. Guests can also view the 20th Century Graphics exhibit throughout the evening.
Annapolis Parrot Head Club’s 2007 Caribbean Night
Saturday, February 24
At BWI Ramada Inn, Hanover
7:30 p.m.–1 a.m., $70 advance, $80 door
parrotone61@hotmail.com
The evening will feature light fare food, drinks, Caribbean cash for use in the casino, live music by Nautical Wheelers & Friends, and a silent auction. It will benefit the Barnett-Searing National Cancer Foundation. E-mail for tickets and information.
Annapolis Wind Symphony: Winter Relief Benefit Concert
Sunday, February 25
At Calvary United Methodist Church, Annapolis
7 p.m.
info@annapoliswindsymphony.org
(410) 533-8058
The Annapolis Wind Symphony will perform a full symphonic band concert to benefit the Winter Relief homeless shelter. E-mail or call for more information.
Hospice of the Chesapeake CD
Hospice of the Chesapeake recently partnered with local jazz and fusion guitarist Rob Levit to create a special CD, Songs of Healing, of “acoustic guitar with touches of percussion and voice; perfect music for meditation, quiet times, reflection, and joy,” according to Levit. Though the holiday season has come and gone, it’s never too late (or early) to enjoy the gift of giving. Each CD is $10 ($11 with shipping and handling) and 50 percent of the proceeds go directly to Hospice of the Chesapeake. For more information and to order the CD, contact Emily Wingate at (443) 837-1537 or ewingate@hospicechesapeake.org or Rob Levit at roblevit@roblevit.com.
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