Visitor's Guide to Howard County - 2016

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COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-715-
5550 |
Perspectives Art and Design
Exhibits a variety of artwork and
fine jewelry from local artists
with a portion of the proceeds
donated to a charity of the artists'
choice. Perspectives also offers
graphic design services. | 8191
MAIN ST., ELLICOTT CITY, MD
21043 | 410-203-9836 |facebook.
com/PerspectivesArtGallery
Rep Stage (See pullout map
36 ) Celebrating its 21st anniversary
season! A member of the League
of Washington Theatres, the
Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
and Theatre Communications
Group, the company has received
numerous Helen Hayes awards
and nominations. | 10901 LITTLE
PATUXENT PKWY., COLUMBIA, MD
21044 | 443-518-1500 |
The Columbia Orchestra
A community orchestra with
world-class soloists that performs
classical, pops, and young
peoples’ concerts at the Jim
Rouse Theatre in Columbia. |
8510 HIGH RIDGE RD., ELLICOTT
CITY, MD 21043 | 410-465-8777
|
Toby’s Dinner Theatre (See
pullout map 38 ) Award-winning
Broadway and original musicals
with an exceptional buffet-style
dinner. | 5900 SYMPHONY WOODS
RD., COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-730-
8311 |
Amusement
& Adventure
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
Experience a thrill like no other:
European style indoor kart racing at
speeds up to 50 MPH! Our state-of-
the-art facility is completely indoors
for perfect racing conditions every
day on our two Grand Prix-style
tracks. 8251 PRESTON CT, STE.
F, JESSUP, MD 20794 | 410-880-
0010 |
Columbia Sports Park A
dynamic park with the family in
mind featuring an 18-hole mini-golf
course with beautiful water features,
batting cages, arcade games,
a snack bar, a skate park and
more. With two 600-foot pavilions
and a playground, this is an
ideal venue for parties and group
outings. | 5453 HARPERS FARM RD.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-715-
3054 |
Friendship Hot Air Balloon Co.
Enjoy the thrill of a hot air balloon
ride! Located in beautiful Western
Howard County. | 12465 BARNARD
WAY, WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD 21794 |
410-442-5566 |
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
( See pullout map 106 ) Entertainment
Capital of Baltimore featuring
the hottest slots, table games,
a World Series of Poker room,
three premiere restaurants,
several bars and lounges, and
The Baltimore Marketplace that
highlights authentic Charm City
food outlets. | 1525 RUSSELL ST.,
BALTIMORE, MD 21230 | 443-931-
4159 |
Howard County Fair
Association (See pullout map
21 ) An ideal, non-profit venue
for agricultural education and
large agricultural-related events.
| 2210 Fairgrounds Rd., West
FRIENDSHIP, MD 21794 | 410-442-
1022 |
Maryland Live! Casino ( See
pullout map 42) One of the
nation’s largest gaming, retail
and entertainment destinations.
| 7002 ARUNDEL MILLS CIR.,
HANOVER, MD 21076 | 443-842-
7000 |
Maryland Sheep and Wool
Festival The largest festival of
its kind in the world! | P. O. BOX
99, GLENWOOD, MD 21738 | 410-
531-3647 |
Medieval Times Dinner
& Tournament A unique
combination of a medieval banquet
and thrilling competition between
knights. | 7000 ARUNDEL MILLS CIR.,
HANOVER, MD 21076 | 888-935-6878
|
Visual &
Performing Arts
Artists’ Gallery, Columbia
Artist-owned and -operated fine
art gallery featuring paintings,
drawings, photographs, sculpture,
ceramics, fine woodworking, and
prints by local artists in a variety
of media. | 10227 WINCOPIN CIR.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-740-8249
|
Chesapeake Shakespeare
Company Maryland’s leading
classics theatre, performing
outdoors in Old Ellicott City and
their new theater in downtown
Baltimore. | 7 SOUTH CALVERT ST.,
BALTIMORE, MD 21202 | 410-313-8874
|
Columbia Art Center (See
pullout map 37 ) Provides artistic
experiences in the visual arts for all
ages and interest levels. Also works
with local arts organizations and
community businesses to create
diverse offerings. | 6100 FORELAND
GARTH, COLUMBIA, MD 21045 | 410-
730-0075 |
Columbia Festival of the Arts A
seasonal series of celebrations of
the arts in a broad spectrum of art
forms and cultures, encouraging
interaction among artists and
audiences, and featuring local
and national artists. February,
April, June and October. | 5575
STERRETT PLACE, STE. 280,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 410-715-
3044 |
Columbia Pro Cantare CPC
is an auditioned chorus founded
in Columbia in 1977, by Frances
Dawson, to present the finest in
choral repertoire with professional
soloists and instrumentalists. |
410-730-8549 |
Damon Foreman Music
Academy A unique proshop
and music school that
provides private instruction
for a variety of instruments. |
2465 RT. 97, # 11, GLENWOOD,
MD 21738 | 443-812-0184 |
Drama Learning Center & Red
Branch Theatre Company (See
pullout map 15 ) Producing quality
theatre in an inviting 100-seat
venue. Production classes and
private instruction for Pre-K-12th
grade students and professional
shows. | 9130-I RED BRANCH RD.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21045 | 410-997-
9352 |
Ellicott City Arts Coalition
The ECAC’s mission is to
bring awareness to the artists’
community and to engage the
public in exploring the arts in and
around Old Ellicott City. The artist-
run, artist-centered organization
supports the professional growth
of its artists. | 410-707-9246 |
Horowitz Visual and
Performing Arts Center ( See
pullout map 33 ) Featuring three
performance venues and two
art galleries, the Horowitz Center
is proud to present the finest in
student and professional works.
| HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
10901 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY.,
COLUMBIA, MD 21044 | 443-518-1490
|
HorseSpirit Arts Gallery at
Westwood Unique Privately
owned gallery featuring an eclectic
mix of local artists’ work, including
fine oil paintings, mixed media,
jewelry, sun catchers, mobiles,
chandeliers, pottery, fiber art,
drawings and photography. | 8090
MAIN ST., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 |
410-782-5677 |
Howard County Arts Council
( See pullout map 34 ) Programs,
exhibitions and performances,
classes, grants and studio space
for artists. | 8510 HIGH RIDGE
RD., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 |
410-313-2787 |
Howard County Concert
Orchestra Howard County’s
first professional concert
orchestra innovates and inspires
while embracing classic and
contemporary traditions. In
residence at St. John’s Episcopal
Church. | 9120 FREDERICK
RD., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042 |
888-921-7230 |
ManneqART A 501(c)3 non-profit
Arts Organization that presents
Sculpture on the Human Form
with an annual artworks event at
Historic Savage Mill in June and
annual public display of 100-plus
sculptures and a ManneqART
Gala and stage show at the
Horowitz Center in September.
Deadline for artist entries is April.
| 301-725-5555 |
Merriweather Post Pavilion
( See pullout map 35 ) Regional
music venue offering the
biggest names in contemporary
entertainment in a beautiful
amphitheatre nestled in a 40-acre
forest in the heart of Columbia.
| 10475 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY.,
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Welcome
Centers
Howard County Welcome
Center in Old Ellicott City (See
pullout map 1 ) 8267 MAIN ST.,
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 | 410-313-
1900 |
Howard County Visitors
Center in Historic Savage Mill
(See pullout map 2 ) 8600 FOUNDRY
ST., NEW WEAVE BUILDING,
SAVAGE, MD 20763 | 410-498-
4626 |
Columbia Association’s
Maggie J. Brown Welcome
Center (See pullout map 3 )
6310 HILLSIDE CT., STE. 100,
COLUMBIA, MD 21046 | 410-730-
1801 |
Maryland Welcome Center and
Rest Area ( See pullout map 4 )
AT I-95 NORTH AND RT. 216 & I-95
SOUTH AND RT. 216, LAUREL, MD
20723 | 301-490-1333 NORTH | 301-
490-2444 SOUTH |
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