*Unless noted, all events listed are free.
UMES arts & entertainment calendar spring 2019
JANUARY
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Art Exhibit Opening Reception
4-6 p.m., Mosely Gallery The “Inaugural Lower Shore High School Art Exhibition” will showcase best art work from public high schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Awards and cash prizes will be given to both winning students and their high school art programs at the opening reception. Must be present to win. Show on Display through Feb. 7. 410-651-7770 or visit www.moselygallery.com
FEBRUARY
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Art Exhibit Opening Reception
4-6 p.m., Mosely Gallery “PAUL HENDERSON and Photographs from the Civil Rights Era.” Profound images of Baltimore captured by the celebrated African American photojournalist, on loan from the Maryland Historical Society, displayed with parallel photographs from Crisfield and Cambridge. Show on display through March 13. 410-651-7770 or visit www.moselygallery.com
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Paul Henderson/Md. Historical Society
14-16 HOMECOMING
SGA sponsored Homecoming Concert*
7 p.m., William P. Hytche Athletic Center Artist: TBA For tickets and more information, call 410-651-6434
Homecoming Tailgate*
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tawes Gymnasium Parking Lot Application and fee required per space. For more information, call 410-651-6434
Homecoming Basketball Games*
2 p.m. Women’s / 4 p.m. Men’s games / Doors open at noon William P. Hytche Athletic Center Basketball games vs Coppin State University $25 includes both games/Free for full-time UMES students with ID 410-621-3311 or UMEStickets.com
Homecoming Step Show*
7 p.m., Ella Fitzgerald Center for Performing Arts Greek-lettered organizations display their skills in the art of strolling. 410-651-6434 or visit UMEStickets.com
MARCH Women’s History Month* “Celebration of Women: A Series of One-Act Plays”
29 & 30 7:30 p.m. 31 2 p.m.
APRIL
Black Box Theater Wilson Hall 2nd floor $5 general admission / Free for students w/ ID Tickets must be purchased in advance. UMEStickets.com
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Springfest
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11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Student Services Center Courtyard UMES Open House and Carnival. Prices for food determined by visiting vendors. 410-651-6411 (Admissions) 410-651-6434 (Carnival)
Community Players of Salisbury*
MAY
2 p.m., Ella Fitzgerald Center for Performing Arts The community theater company presents “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” a one-act play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects. All tickets are $10. Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman Call 410-546-0099
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UMES Concert Choir Performance
4 p.m., Ella Fitzgerald Center for Performing Arts UMES Concert Choir presents “Motown to Madrigals,” a program spanning the ages with a special tribute to Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. 410-651-6572
Art Exhibit Opening Reception
4-6 p.m., Mosely Gallery “Senior Show” UMES spring graduates in the Department of Fine Arts display their work. Show on display through May 23. 410-651-7770 or visit www.moselygallery.com
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UMES Jazz and Pop Concert
Graphic by Janay McIntosh
7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts The UMES Jazz and Popular Music Program presents The 2nd Annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration, a jazz and pop concert paying tribute to the “First Lady of Song. 410-621-1514