BmoreArt’s Picks: February 27 – March 4
This Week: Exploring Trans Archives at the Tabb Center, A Celebration of Black History in the Arts at the Lewis Museum, Riccardo Dapelo performance at UMBC, ‘High on the Hog’ Spotlight Series at the Parkway, Elizabeth Talford Scott: ’98 til’ Infinity at Coppin’s Cryor Gallery, Share Your Why opening and silent disco at Motor House, Art of the Collectors IX at Galerie Myrtis, and Ethiopia at the Crossroads closing celebration at The Walters — PLUS BOPA’s Performing Arts Grant and more featured opportunities!
BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas. For a more comprehensive perspective, check the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibits and performances, and is updated on a daily basis.
To submit your calendar event, email us at events@bmoreart.com!
Exploring Trans Archives
Tuesday, February 27 :: 2:30-4pm
@ Johns Hopkins Tabb Center
Speakers: Jo Giardini, Joseph Plaster, Siân Evans
Location: Macksey Seminar Room, Brody Learning Commons M-Level
3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Three Sheridan Libraries curators will discuss hand-selected objects from Special Collections, including trans oral histories, artist books, and zines. Brief talks will be followed by an opportunity to spend hands-on time with collections related to trans cultural production.
An Evening of Black History in the Arts
Tuesday, February 27 :: 6-8pm
@ Reginald F. Lewis Museum
A Celebration of Black History in the Arts
We welcome you to join us at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on February 27th for a vibrant event honoring the rich legacy of Black history in the arts. Immerse yourself in a diverse range of artistic expressions that beautifully reflects the African American experience. From captivating images to thought-provoking conversations, this in-person event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to appreciate and support the incredible contributions of Black artists. Mark your calendars and be a part of this inspiring gathering!
*Light Refreshments Served
Riccardo Dapelo — Gravitational Harmony
Wednesday, February 28 :: 7:30-9:30
@ UMBC
Riccardo Dapelo — Composer and Sound Artist in Residence
February 25 — March 1
Celebrating the international exchange program between UMBC’s Department of Music and the Conservatorio “G. Nicolini” in Piacenza, Italy, UMBC welcomes Professor Riccardo Dapelo for lectures, concerts, and masterclasses.
This event, “Gravitational Harmony,” features RUCKUS, the UMBC faculty new music ensemble. The program will include:
- Riccardo Dapelo — ADAPTIVE_STUDY_#04-Gravitational Harmony
- Salvatore Sciarrino — Esplorazione del Bianco II
- Barbara Retagliatti — Suite per flauto e pianoforte
- Davide Tramontano — Sonetto Morto
- Katherine Balch — Musica Spolia
- Riccardo Dapelo — Piume di cielo su ali di luce
Additional events in Dapelo residency:
Monday, February 26, 4 p.m. — Soundscape as Composition
Friday, March 1, 2:30 p.m. — In Process — featuring Lisa Cella and Alan Wonneberger
Composer Riccardo Dapelo is interested in interaction between instruments and live electronic, processing of the human voice and the poetic word (with particular attention to the works of Giorgio Caproni and Edoardo Sanguineti), seeking technologies and forms of inte(g)ra(c)tion of different media (music, sound design, sound art, installations, dance, video art, theatre). In 2001 began a series of works that contain digital sets and digitally synthesized images. Lately his interests are turning also to the improvisational practices and has begun a series of studies (Adaptive Studies) on adaptive artwork, through the interaction between musician and computer.
Dapelo was awarded the first prize at the 1994 international Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte in Berlin, and has been a finalist in competitions. His music has been released on SAM records, Rivo Alto, Tau Kay, and Ars Publica, and his compositions are published by Ars Publica. Since 2013 he has taught composition and music and technology at Piacenza Conservatory.
He states, “I like to run, climb mountains, ski, enjoy the beauty of the world, the purity of the peaks, design algorithms, test new systems of notation, improvisation, writing music, teaching, photographing flowers and plants (on mountain but not only), cross different aspects of art and science, to observe natural systems, and draw inspiration for new creative projects.”
$15 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students. Please visit here to reserve seats.
Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.
Read more of this week’s picks at BmoreArt.
