Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center

Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center The Horowitz Center is Howard Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center in Columbia, MD. The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery and Richard B.

The Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College (HCC) is home to three performance venues, two art galleries, two dance studios, and multiple instructional facilities for Howard Community College's Arts and Humanities programs. Performance venues include The Rouse Company Foundation Studio Theatre, Monteabaro Recital Hall, Smith Theatre, and Dreier St

age (outdoor venue). Talkin Family Art Gallery regularly showcase the work of regionally and nationally recognized artists as well as the work of HCC students. Each season of Horowitz Center programming features performances and events produced by Rep Stage, HCC Theatre, HCC Dance, HCC Music Concerts, and HCC Film. Presentations by partner arts and culture organizations further enrich each season of experiences for students and community patrons.

This week the Howard Community College  Film Program is discussing "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", about a young woman sep...
03/10/2025

This week the Howard Community College Film Program is discussing "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", about a young woman separated from her lover by war faces a life-altering decision.

There's still time to register for Friday's discussion.

Offered virtually, the discussion series takes advantage of as many popular streaming formats as possible to make access easy for participants. The discussion series is like a book club, but with films. Choose the films that interest you from the list below, watch them at your convenience before the scheduled discussion, and join the discussions on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Visit HowardCC.edu/FilmFestivals for detailed information on all ten films that will be discussed and to register. Registration is free.

February 14 - "Swing Time"
February 21 - "Meet Me in St. Louis"
February 28 - "Singin' in the Rain"
March 7 - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
March 14 - "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"
March 21 - "Cabaret"
March 28 - No Discussion
April 4 - "My Name is Khan"
April 11 - "La La Land"
April 18 - "West Side Story"

My, how the tables have turned! Only two more chances to see Smith Theatre's revolving stage in action as we explore the...
03/08/2025

My, how the tables have turned! Only two more chances to see Smith Theatre's revolving stage in action as we explore the many sides of "Earnest." Catch Howard Community College's "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde tonight, Saturday, March 8, at 7:30p.m. or tomorrow, Sunday, March 9 at 2:30p.m.
More Information and Tickets at www.HowardCC.edu/StudentTheatre

In partnership with Blossoms of Hope, the Horowitz Center galleries at Howard Community College proudly present the work...
03/08/2025

In partnership with Blossoms of Hope, the Horowitz Center galleries at Howard Community College proudly present the work of regional artists inspired by the the 2,900 Kwanzan cherry, redbud and Native Dogwood trees that blossom each spring in Howard County. From March 1 to March 21 The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery plays a vital role in this exhibition which spans venues across Howard County.

More Information on the Countywide Art Show can be found at www.BlossomsOfHope.Org/2025ArtShow.

Gallery Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Visit HowardCC.edu/Galleries for more information and upcoming exhibitions.

Come visit the Juliette M. Ludeker Exhibit "Everything is Borrowed" in Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery at Howard Co...
03/07/2025

Come visit the Juliette M. Ludeker Exhibit "Everything is Borrowed" in Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery at Howard Community College from January 27 - March 21, 2025.

Exhibit Information:
Originating from a contemplative photographic practice, works in this exhibition explore themes of impermanence and temporality. Subjects are commonplace, ordinary, and easy-to-overlook but photographed and presented in ways that the subjects might appear strange or new again to viewers.

Brief Artist Bio:
Juliette M. Ludeker is a multidisciplinary visual artist working primarily in photography. She is a Professor of English and the Coordinator of Art History and Studio Practice at HCC.

Gallery Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Visit HowardCC.edu/Galleries for more information and upcoming exhibitions.

Howard Community College Dance is excited to present its annual Dance Company Concert March 14-16 in The RCF Studio Thea...
03/06/2025

Howard Community College Dance is excited to present its annual Dance Company Concert March 14-16 in The RCF Studio Theatre. During this innovative program, audiences sit on opposing sides as the dancers perform in the space between them. This diverse perspective on dance will convey unique interpretations of the theme, Ties Between Us, featuring choreography by Faculty and professional guest artists with dynamic performances by HCC Dance students and alumni.

Performances:
Friday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m.

Venue: The RCF Studio Theatre
Tickets: $10 - $15

Buy Tickets Now! HowardCC.edu/DanceConcerts

Howard Community College Theatre Program is holding auditions for Twelfth Night!When: Wednesday, March 12 from 4 - 8 p.m...
03/06/2025

Howard Community College Theatre Program is holding auditions for Twelfth Night!

When: Wednesday, March 12 from 4 - 8 p.m.

Where: HVPA 155

What: The HCC Theatre Program invites you to audition for our fun summer show Twelfth Night. The performances will be June 26-28 at 8pm at the outdoor Dreier Stage. If there is rain, the show will move to the Smith Theatre.

How: To audition, simply show up any time between 4-8pm on Wednesday March 12th and read from the packet of sides that will be available starting March 5th in HVPA 210. If you play a musical instrument such as the guitar, flute, ukulele, harp, etc., please bring it with you. If auditioning for the role of Feste, the director might ask you to sing a chorus of a song you know well.
If you cannot attend the audition, please email the director Jenny Male to see if you can schedule an appointment on a different day.

Why audition? The play Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and hilarious comedies. The play involves a shipwreck, mistaken identities, several people falling in and out of love, and finding your family.

Who: Email the director Jenny Male [email protected] with any questions.

ALL ARE WELCOME! (Students, Faculty, Staff, high school students, community members… All!)

The Music Institute at Howard Community College is pleased to announce the Young Musicians Piano Solo Competition Showca...
03/05/2025

The Music Institute at Howard Community College is pleased to announce the Young Musicians Piano Solo Competition Showcase on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for the performances by talented Maryland high school students. Cast your own vote for Audience Favorite, predict the decision of the judges, and congratulate the winners!

This unique event in Monteabaro Recital Hall will be followed by a reception in the lobby of the Horowitz Center.

This week, the Howard Community College Theatre Program is bringing to life Oscar Wilde's hilarious farce, The Importanc...
03/05/2025

This week, the Howard Community College Theatre Program is bringing to life Oscar Wilde's hilarious farce, The Importance of Being Earnest.

The play depicts the tangled affairs of two young men about town who lead double lives to evade unwanted social obligations. Jack Worthing is living a double life. In the quaint countryside he’s a pious gent disapproving of his wayward brother Earnest, but when he is in the city, he takes on his “brother” Earnest’s badboy lifestyle to woo his beloved Gwendolyn. When Jack’s libertine friend, Algernon, discovers this secret, he decides to investigate Jack’s country estate as Earnest, where he immediately falls in love with Jack’s young and pretty ward, Cecily. When Gwendolyn makes a surprise visit to the country, the importance of being Earnest becomes clear as two women both believe themselves to be in love with “Earnest.” Hilarity ensues as the confusion about identity rises. Oscar Wilde’s razor-sharp wit reveals the ridiculous trivialities of class status and identity.

Performances:
Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Smith Theatre

Tickets: $10 - $15

Buy Tickets Now! www.HowardCC.edu/StudentTheatre

Eager for Spring to arrive? Step into The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery at Howard Community College now through March...
03/03/2025

Eager for Spring to arrive? Step into The Rouse Company Foundation Gallery at Howard Community College now through March 21, and experience a portion of the Countywide Art Show inspired by pink and white blossoms.

More Information on the Countywide Art Show can be found at www.BlossomsOfHope.Org/2025ArtShow.

Gallery Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Visit HowardCC.edu/Galleries for more information and upcoming exhibitions.

This week the Howard Community College  Film Program is discussing "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", when a backwoodsma...
03/03/2025

This week the Howard Community College Film Program is discussing "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", when a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

There's still time to register for Friday's discussion.

Offered virtually, the discussion series takes advantage of as many popular streaming formats as possible to make access easy for participants. The discussion series is like a book club, but with films. Choose the films that interest you from the list below, watch them at your convenience before the scheduled discussion, and join the discussions on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Visit HowardCC.edu/FilmFestivals for detailed information on all ten films that will be discussed and to register. Registration is free.

February 14 - "Swing Time"
February 21 - "Meet Me in St. Louis"
February 28 - "Singin' in the Rain"
March 7 - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
March 14 - "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"
March 21 - "Cabaret"
March 28 - No Discussion
April 4 - "My Name is Khan"
April 11 - "La La Land"
April 18 - "West Side Story"

From page to stage, Oscar Wilde's world of "The Importance of Being Earnest" is coming to life in Smith Theatre thanks t...
03/01/2025

From page to stage, Oscar Wilde's world of "The Importance of Being Earnest" is coming to life in Smith Theatre thanks to the vision of scenic designer Johnny Weissgerber and the skilled work of Howard Community College carpenters and scenic painters. Prepare for hijinks to ensure within and behind these walls March 6-9! More Info: www.HowardCC.edu/StudentTheatre

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.Monteabaro Recital HallJoin the Harmonious Four for an evening of extraordinary 20th...
03/01/2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Monteabaro Recital Hall

Join the Harmonious Four for an evening of extraordinary 20th-century string quartets, featuring Shostakovich’s powerful Quartet No. 8, Bacewicz’s innovative quartet, Debussy’s atmospheric work, and Glazunov’s Five Novelettes, Op. 15 —a vibrant mix of lyricism and dance. Experience the depth and diversity of these masterful compositions!

Please contact the box office at 443-518-1500 for ticket information.

Come visit the Juliette M. Ludeker Exhibit "Everything is Borrowed" in Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery from January...
03/01/2025

Come visit the Juliette M. Ludeker Exhibit "Everything is Borrowed" in Richard B. Talkin Family Art Gallery from January 27 - March 21, 2025.

Exhibit Information:
Originating from a contemplative photographic practice, works in this exhibition explore themes of impermanence and temporality. Subjects are commonplace, ordinary, and easy-to-overlook but photographed and presented in ways that the subjects might appear strange or new again to viewers.

Brief Artist Bio:
Juliette M. Ludeker is a multidisciplinary visual artist working primarily in photography. She is a Professor of English and the Coordinator of Art History and Studio Practice at HCC.

Gallery Hours: Daily 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Visit HowardCC.edu/Galleries for more information and upcoming exhibitions.

Howard Community College Dance is excited to present its annual Dance Company Concert March 14-16 in The RCF Studio Thea...
02/28/2025

Howard Community College Dance is excited to present its annual Dance Company Concert March 14-16 in The RCF Studio Theatre. During this innovative program, audiences sit on opposing sides as the dancers perform in the space between them. This diverse perspective on dance will convey unique interpretations of the theme, Ties Between Us, featuring choreography by Faculty and professional guest artists with dynamic performances by HCC Dance students and alumni.

Performances:
Friday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m.

Venue: The RCF Studio Theatre
Tickets: $10 - $15

Buy Tickets Now! HowardCC.edu/DanceConcerts

The Don Bauder Student AwardsApplications Due March 1, 2025Have you read  Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo or hav...
02/27/2025

The Don Bauder Student Awards
Applications Due March 1, 2025
Have you read Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo or have you seen her Lecture? Now’s your chance to respond creatively and win exciting prizes!

There are two award categories: the Essay Award and the Creative Expression Award. For each of the two categories, the Winner will receive a prize of $750 and the Runner-Up will receive a prize of $250.

Creative Expression entries include visual art, performing art, short story, or poetry.

To learn more please visit HowardCC.edu/Services--Support/Library/Howard-County-Book-Connection/ or scan the QR Code.

The Muse, Howard Community College's literary and arts magazine, is seeking submissions of poetry, prose, and visual art...
02/26/2025

The Muse, Howard Community College's literary and arts magazine, is seeking submissions of poetry, prose, and visual art pieces for the 2025 issue. All content will be considered, but pieces that in some way reflect this issue's theme of 'Hope' are especially welcome.

Deadline: March 1

Visit HowardCC.edu/TheMuse for submission guidelines.

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The Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center is home to three performance venues, two art galleries, two dance studios and multiple instructional facilities for HCC's Arts and Humanities programs. Performance venues include the Horowitz Center Studio Theatre with seating up to 150, the 119 seat Monteabaro Recital Hall and Smith Theatre, which features comfortable seats accommodating up to 424 guests.