Make the most of May 2012 at CCBC events

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (April 26, 2012) – Reconnect with alumni (Alumni Fun Fest).  Enjoy the Jazz sounds of the CCBC Ensemble.  Applaud performances of actors - young and old (Children’s Playhouse of Maryland and Senior Star Showcase). Engage in comic relief for a worthy cause (Roast of F. Scott Black). Observe the heavens (Star parties) and give tribute to our past present and future Veterans. The Community College of Baltimore County extends an invitation for you to come enjoy May events happening at all of our campuses.

Through May 24 –CCBC Catonsville
The Gallery at CCBC Catonsville presents: Gathering Atmospheres
Monday thru Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. (Closed Sunday) Q Bldg., CCBC Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road.
Admire the art work of artists Thomas Bigatel, Jessica Braiterman, Micah Cash, Julie Simon, and Regina Tumasella.
A reception with the artists will be held Friday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Free.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/adim/galleries.html or call 443-840-4246.
Free. No tickets required.

May 4 - 13 – CCBC Dundalk
Dundalk Community Theatre Performs: All Shook Up
8 p.m. May 4, 5, 11, 12.; 3 p.m. May 6 and 13, John E. Ravekes Theatre, K Building, CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road
It's 1955, somewhere in middle America, where one girl's dream and a surprise visit
from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town to
discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll. All that and the
greatest hits of Elvis Presley make for an evening of hip-swiveling entertainment!
Call the CCBC Box office for tickets and more information: 443-840-ARTS(2787)
Tickets  $23 adults; $20 seniors; $15 students/DCT Actors/children

May 5 – CCBC Dundalk
Alumni Fun Fest
11 a.m.-3 p.m., the Quad  by the K building, CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road.
A festive event for alumni old and new.  The Class of 2012 is invited to attend, too!
Call 443-840-3163 to register.

May 5 - 20 – CCBC Essex
The Children’s Playhouse of Maryland Presents: Fame: The Musical
1 p.m. May 5, 6, 12, 19, 20; 4 p.m. - May 13,  J Building, Lecture Hall, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
The Children's Playhouse of MD, in residence at CCBC Essex, provides classes, summer camps and performing opportunities for performers under 18 years of age, Children's Playhouse produces five musicals a year. To find out more, call the Children's Playhouse office at 443-840-2426.
All tickets are $10.

May 5 – CCBC Essex
Music at CCBC - CCBC Chamber Singers Spring Choral Concert
7:30 p.m. Building E, Recital Hall, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
This choral ensemble, under the direction of Monica Otal, will present excerpts from Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, as well as lighter fare at their Spring Choral Concert.
Free. No tickets required.

May 7 – CCBC Essex
Music at CCBC - CCBC Jazz Plus Ensemble
12:20 p.m. Building B, Upper Level, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
The Jazz Plus Ensemble, under the direction of Brian Comotto, will perform standard and original jazz and pop compositions.
Free.  No tickets required.

May 10 – CCBC Essex
An Evening of Big Band Jazz
8 p.m. B Building, Theatre, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard.
Under the direction of Ashton Fletcher, Powerhouse Ensemble will perform jazz standards and big band favorites.
Free.  No tickets required.

May 11 – CCBC Dundalk
Observing Session – Star Party
9-11 p.m. Observatory at CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road
The Observatory at CCBC Dundalk is a hidden gem for amateur or professional astronomers. It offers a view of the universe using a Celestron 14-ionch CGE 1400 XLT telescope. If weather is questionable, please check for cancellations by calling 443-840-4216 no earlier than 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. Visit the CCBC Web site for information on the star parties.
Free. No tickets required.

May 12 – CCBC Catonsville
Saturday Celestial Event - Legends in the Heavens
10 a.m. Benjamin Banneker Planetarium, Building D, Room D-003 CCBC Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road.
Using a Spitz 1024 system displaying 2300 stars, view a wide variety of constellations and listen to the tales told from long ago about the celestial sights. In the event of inclement weather, please call 443-840-1711 for weather-related closings. For more information, call 443-840-4560.
Free. No tickets required.

May 17 – CCBC Catonsville
A Tribute to Our Heroes - Past Present and Future: Veterans Appreciation
6-9 p.m. Building L, Gymnasium, CCBC Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road.
All veterans are invited to be honored during this evening of festivities. For more information, contact Lisa Baker: lbaker4@ccbcmd.edu
Free and open to the public.

May 18-20, 23 – CCBC Essex
Senior Star Showcase Presents: “Encore!”
7:30 p.m. May 18; 2 p.m. May 19 and 20 ; 1 p.m. May 23, B Building, Theatre, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard.This is entertainment at its best! It’s a dazzling high stepping show and a nostalgic tip-of-the-hat to the great songwriters and artists that brought America’s music to the entire world. Encore! takes us back to the best popular songs ever!
For tickets call: 443-840-2787

May 19 – CCBC Essex
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre Benefit Roast of F. Scott Black in celebration of its 40th Anniversary
6 - ? p.m. B Building, Upper Lobby and Cabaret Theatre, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
Enjoy a night of fun and laughter with the roast of F. Scott Black.
6 p.m. - appetizers, a cash bar, raffle baskets
7 p.m. - Dinner buffet
8:30 p.m. – Roast of F. Scott Black with James Hunnicutt and Eric Potter as the Masters of Ceremony.
The dress is semi-formal or “best opening night attire.”
Call the CCBC box office for more information or to purchase tickets: 443-840-ARTS(2787)
Tickets are $40 per person.

May 24 – CCBC Essex
School of Health Professions Student Recognition Ceremony
10 a.m., D Building (Athletics and Wellness Center), CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
CCBC salutes the 616 School of Health Professions students who will be completing their degree or certificate program this May as well as December 2011 graduates.  Those with the highest GPAs as well as the inductees into national honor societies will be named.
By invitation only. Media please call 443-840-4668 for details.

Special thanks to CCBC Mass Communications Intern Shanika Lofton for compiling this list.

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