18 Features February 15, 2005 THE RETRIEVER AROUND Beginning [February 16] Incidentally... Events Happening Throughout the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus TOWN Beginning [February 16] “Conversations About Service” www.umbc.edu/advance or call 410-455- Wednesday, February 16 In keeping with the spirit of new beginnings, Wednesday, February 16 8169. Funding for this lecture series is provid- Dominion of Rock the band is playing Baltimore’s new rock Participate in the first of a new series of discus- ed by the National Science Foundation. Co- A group of hardy rockers, led by Lenny Wolf club Sonar this evening, starting at 7. Trust sions aimed at sharing thoughts and feelings sponsors of the event are CWIT (The Center and including James Kottak on drums, me, the guitar heroics will get going sooner regarding service and volunteerism - all are for Women and Information Technology) and Danny Stag on lead guitar, Rick Steier on rather than later, so you ax-addicts will want invited. This event is in the Student WISE (Women in Science and Engineering). rhythm guitar and Johnny B. Frank, to show up as early as possible. TM* Involvement Center, 2B20 in The Commons Kingdom Come formed in the mid-80s and from 1 pm – 2 pm. For more information, BHM CASA Cultural Show & Afterpary quickly formed a fruitful relationship with Directions in Music contact Michelle Bond at [email protected]. Friday, February 18 Bob Rock, legendary producer for Bon Jovi, One of the most prolific jazz musicians from Black History Month celebrations include Metallica and other hard rock heavyweights. the “class of ‘69” is converging with his col- Studio 508 Open House CASA’s Cultural Dance Show and Afterparty! The recorded results were impressive, so the laborators to demonstrate their definitively Wednesday, February 16 Come to the UC Ballroom and enjoy the fun Studio 508, the Department of Music’s record- boys hit the road and ended up on the first demonstrative talents at the Warner Theatre from 6 to 1:30a.m. For more information, ing studio and black box performance space, contact Bernie Mullin at [email protected]. American stadium tour named “Monsters of in Washington, D.C. this evening at 8:00. celebrates its re-opening with updated equip- Rock”, playing with Van Halen, Scorpions, Herbie Hancock is the man of the hour, ment and renovations. The public is invited to Gameroom Fun and . Tonight they’re revisiting music written by innovators such Metallica Dokken an Open House event with surround sound Saturday, February 19 rolling back in town to Thunderdome, as Miles Davis and John Coltrane, as well as experiences—ranging from the music of Roger Have fun in the Gameroom from 10 to mid- beginning at 7:00. TM* performing some of his own tunes, and he’ll Reynolds to The Beatles—and a reception. 5 night, and those coming from the SEB movie be joined by Michael Brecker and Roy pm, Studio 508, Fine Arts Building. can enjoy free pool if they remember to bring Now You See Them… Hargrove, two tremendous players of jazz, Admission is free. For more information, call their ticket stub. For more information, con- Bump ‘n’ grinders, here’s your calling: Los bebop and other styles who take a progres- 410-455-MUSC. For more information on tact Bernie Mullin at [email protected]. Amigos Invisibles, the Venezuelan “disco- sive approach to these time-tested numbers. this and other arts events at UMBC, please Latin-love-funk-groovers” are storming the TM* visit the Arts & Culture Calendar. Cellist Franklin Cox in concert Funk Box, and not a single booty is safe Sunday, February 20 from falling victim to the infection beats put From Philly with Love LeaderSHOP (1) Leadership for Beginners The Department of Music’s Faculty Recital out by these impresarios of sultry sounds, This (post-)Valentine’s Day weekend (it was Wednesday, February 16 Series presents cellist Franklin Cox. His pro- whose latest album was produced by the actually on the 14th, for those of you keep- Some things can’t be bought, but you can pick gram will include J.S. Bach’s Cello Suite No. 5 renowned house DJs/musicians Masters At ing score at home), take your loved one to a up leadership skills at LeaderSHOP! In the in c minor (BWV 1011), the Maryland pre- Work. The unstoppable sexy sensuality will celebration of amore, in our nation’s capital, first week of our seven-week series, learn from miere of a work by Elliott Carter, works by experienced student leaders basic leadership start at 7, brothas and sistas, 7 p.m.! at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall. Hey, if you Volker Schmidt, Ignacio Baca-Lobera, and a skills and how to start your own organization! new work by Franklin Cox. Franklin Cox has missed the big day and your lover’s kicked Come to Commons 318 at 6:30 PM. Attend Thursday, February 17 you into the dog house, take your significant performed in numerous festivals and new four LeaderSHOP sessions, and earn admis- music ensembles, including the Indiana Play It Like You Mean It other to this event, and you’ll be in like sion to a special invitation-only event in May! University New Music Ensemble, the Group You saw them at the big-ass SEB show a few Flynn! It’s a smattering of genuine soul this For more information, contact Tracie Palm at for Contemporary Music, and SONOR, as months back, along with Yellowcard and The evening, featuring The Stylistics, The Chi- [email protected]. well as at the 1980 and 1982 Spoleto Festivals, Matches. Now The Starting Line is coming Lites, and The Delfonics. These legends of the 1983 Banff Summer Chamber Music back to rock you silly once again, this time that unmistakable, Motownish “Philly Soul” ADVANCE Program Distinguished Speaker Festival, the Xenakis Festival and Darmstadt headlining the Recher Theatre in Towson. sound hit the stage at 8:00, so hold tight to Series Revisited Festival at UCSD, and at the The Pennsylvania-based quartet will share your baby, and watch the love happen. Thursday, February 17 Darmstadt Festival since 1988, where he their emo-driven perspective with all you Dr. Evelynn Hammonds, Professor of the received a special citation for cello performance angsty kids, preceded by fantastic openers Saturday, February 19 History of Science and of African and African in 1990. 3 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. $7 gen- Further Seems Forever, Jamison Parker and A Slav 4 U American Studies at Harvard University, will eral admission, $3 seniors, free for students, Days Away, beginning at 7:00 o’clock. TM* A band who’s been blazing the NYC under- discuss African American Scientists and the free with a UMBC ID. To order tickets in ground rock scene is Gogol Bordello, who Struggle for Recognition. The lecture begins advance, order online through MissionTix or Friday, February 18 offer up some of the most unique sounds at 4 p.m. in the Albin O. Kuhn Library call 410-752-8950. Any remaining tickets will One Band Remains you’ll be likely to hear this side of Kiev. Gallery and a reception immediately follows. be available at the door (cash or check only). The recent annals of alternative and hard That’s right, these guys are Ukrainian, and For more information, visit rock are littered with stories of huge bands make no secret of their Eastern European whose collective careers were cut short by a heritage, playing what the call “cruel combination of substance abuse, egotism, romance” music or “gypsy-punk.” See what etc., but two busted-up bands who swapped all the commotion’s about at the Black Cat lead singers stand out as examples of success- in D.C., beginning at 9:30. Tell ‘em es are Audioslave (Rage Against the Machine - “priviyet” for me. TM* Zach + Chris from Soundgarden) and Velvet Revolver (Guns N Roses - Axl + Scott from *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481-SEAT; A view into Baltimore’s artworld Stone Temple Pilots). One band who would www.ticketmaster.com like to emulate the profits of the aforemen- Got an upcoming area event? from ART, page 14 tioned groups is Alter Bridge, the collabora- Email [email protected] (min. 2 weeks when you’re driving around the city, searching tion of members of the now Scott Stapp-less notice). seemed to be one of the most inspirational for a restaurant or a concert venue–it’ll be like Creed, with new lead singer Myles Kennedy. pieces of art displayed. Located on 1707 coming upon an unexpected treasure, an urban Barclay Avenue beside a townhouse that still Easter egg. Project Picture Window will be in seemed to be a home, the work seemed to call effect as long as the weather permits the display the viewers’ attention, intending for a greater of the portraits, so keep your eyes open when purpose than mere aesthetic appeal. you’re in Baltimore. Since this year’s works can be found all over Baltimore City, there isn’t one particular Darla Mercado is a staff writer for the place where one should go to find art. Rather, Retriever. You may reach her at you’ll probably find one of these paintings [email protected].

Courtesy of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Courtesy of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Stripes aplenty: Taking a stroll on Calvert Street? Eyes wide open: Paula Phillips shows off her You might run into Asa Osbourne’s piece. artistic abilites on 1707 Barclay Avenue.