Announcements / May 2nd, 2017

Baltimore Tourism Day is Saturday, May 6

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A day to explore the unique assets, history and experiences available in Baltimore’s neighborhoods – and get to know the faces behind them.  

Visit Baltimore is offering FREE hop-on/hop-off bus tours with stops in many of Baltimore’s unique neighborhoods.  Riders will hear from expert guides on-board the bus, and, enjoy special activities, programs and offers at local tourism businesses, attractions and sites throughout the day. Creative Alliance hosts a FREE family art drop-in, exhibition openings, happy hour specials, and more!

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-in | NOON-3pm | Free!
Kids can engage in arts and crafts activities with teaching artists Terry Barnes and Alexandra Gonzalez on Saturday at the Creative Alliance! Families and children of all ages can also tour Creative Alliance’s galleries and create unique art projects that are linked to our exhibitions.

Marquee Lounge Happy Hour | Bar opens at 4pm-7:30pm with happy hour specials!

Exhibition Opening | Heartstrings by Tiffany Lange | 6-8pm | Free!
Resident artist Tiffany Lange’s Heartstrings aims to transport the viewer – even if only for a moment – to an imaginative place where her experimental sculptures and playful creatures pluck at our inner sensitivities.

Exhibition Opening | Cynthia Brower | 6-8pm | Free!
Cynthia Brower’s new work is based on the poetic landscape surrounding her native city Cape Town, South Africa, its ever-changing light, color, and atmosphere in the mountains and nearby seas.

Bumper Jacksons Album Release Party! | 8pm | $20, $17, members | +$3 at the door
The Bumper Jacksons will be releasing their new album I’ve Never Met A Stranger, which will be performed live at The Creative Alliance in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, May 6 2017. It is their fifth time to play on our stage, and they’ll be doing so in style!

OFFSITE: Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Noon-2pm | Southeast Anchor Library – 3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Artesanas Mexicanas lead piñata-making workshop and delicious food tasting during Southeast Anchor Library’s community event. $5 donations accepted!