CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2009

February 7, 2009
Columbia Orchestra Symphonic Pops
The Columbia Orchestra performs Broadway's greatest hits, movie themes from Ben Hur, Rocky, and Doctor Zhivago, and the magic of Disney! The McDaniel College Gospel Choir joins the orchestra for your favorite Spirituals. 7:30pm at the Jim Rouse Theatre, 410-465-8777, www.columbiaorchestra.org

February 7, 2009
Talich Quartet
The Talich Quartet is recognized internationally as one of Europe's finest chamber ensembles and as the embodiment of the great Czech musical tradition. 8:000pm at the Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, The Candlelight Concert Society, 410-997-2324, www.candlelightconcerts.org

February 8, 2009
Guy Davis, bluesman
New York City based bluesman Guy Davis will perform at Candlelight Concerts Family Series. Davis, the son of the legendary arts and literary couple, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, is an accomplished and acclaimed musician, composer, actor, director and writer. 3:00pm and 4:30pm at the Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, The Candlelight Concert Society, 410-997-2324, www.candlelightconcerts.org

February 14, 2009
Marriage Makes a Difference
Married couples, and couples contemplating marriage, are invited to enjoy dinner together in a welcoming and intimate setting at Bon Secours. Speakers Lauri and John Prybysz will guide reflection on what the vocation to marriage means to couples, to the Church, and to the world. A prayer service or recommitment to one another will conclude the evening. 4:30pm optional Eucharist, 6:00pm Wine & Cheese/Dinner/Program at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 410-442-1320, www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org

February 14, 2009
Wonder Talks & Walks
Beekeeping for Your Honey. 10:00am at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877, www.hcconservancy.org

February 21, 2009
Lenten Journey with St. Paul: Called to Conversion: A Seven Day Retreat
As we celebrate the Year of Saint Paul and prepare for Easter we invite you to gather for seven consecutive Saturdays to walk with the man and in the faith at the center of the most dramatic conversion story in history. 9:00am to 10:30pm at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, 410-442-1320, www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org

February 21, 2009
The Bennewitz Quartet
Among the most outstanding chamber ensembles of Czech musical life, the Bennewitz Quartet became the Premio Paolo Borciani 8th International String Quartet Competition Winner. 8:00pm at the Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, The Candlelight Concert Society, 410-997-2324, www.candlelightconcerts.org

February 21, 2009
Focusing on Turtles
Slide Presentation with George Grall, National Geographic Photographer. 7pm at The Howard County Conservancy, 410-465-8877, www.hcconservancy.org

February 22, 2009
The Washington Ballet Studio Company
Don't miss The Washington Ballet Studio Company, aka the "Stars of Tomorrow" performing a range of work from the classical to the contemporary. Exciting and engaging, this fresh program is sure to be a season highlight! The performance will include a mixed Repertory Program of thrilling classics and new works by today's visionaries including George Balanchine's Who Cares? 4:00pm and 7:00pm at the Smith Theatre, Howard Community College, The Candlelight Concert Society, 410-997-2324, www.candlelightconcerts.org

February 27, 2009
Passion of the Lord - an enactment of the Way of the Cross
Begin the sacred season of Lent by experiencing our enactment of Jesus' Passion to the Cross - performed live in our chapel. 7pm at the Shrine of St. Anthony, 410-531-2800, www.companionsofstanthony.org