The following are just a few of the cultural gatherings happening in the area this fall.
VISUAL ARTS
“EX-tend EX-cess: Metamorphosis in Clay”
Now through Dec. 10
Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University
8000 York Road, Towson
towson.edu/cofac
This new exhibition co-curated by Jewish artists Sagi Refael and J. Susan Isaacs — and including the work of several nationally recognized Jewish and Israeli ceramic artists — explores themes of transformation. Throughout the fall, the university will host several exhibition-related lectures, including one by Baltimore Jewish artist Zemer Peled with a musical introduction by her brother, cellist Amit Peled, on Dec. 1.
“Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration”
Oct. 30, 2022-Jan. 29, 2023
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
artbma.org
Between 1915 and 1970 more than 6 million African Americans left the South and settled in other parts of the United States. This “Great Migration” had a tremendous impact on Black life and culture still felt today. “Movement in Every Direction” explores the impact through newly commissioned works of 12 Black artists, including Akea Brione Brown, Mark Bradford, Zoë Charlton, Larry W. Cook, Torkwase Dyson, Theaster Gates Jr., Allison Janae Hamilton, Leslie Hewitt, Steffani Jemison, Robert Pruitt, Jamea Richmond-Edwards and Carrie Mae Weems.
“Coming Attractions: The John Waters Collection”
Nov. 20, 2022-April 16, 2023
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore
artbma.org
The BMA will showcase approximately 90 works from the collection of filmmaker John Waters, providing an insider’s look at the Baltimore icon’s tastes in fine art. The artworks are drawn from the 372 objects Waters gave to the museum as part of his bequest. The exhibition will be guest-curated by photographer Catherine Opie and artist Jack Pierson, friends of Waters whose works are represented in his collection. Among the featured works will be paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints by Diane Arbus, Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol and others.
THEATER
“Our Town”
Sept. 15-Oct. 9
Baltimore Center Stage
700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore
centerstage.org
Some say that this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about small-town life by Thornton Wilder is “the finest American play ever written.” Obie Award winner Stevie Walker-Webb directs Center Stage’s first production of the 2022-2023 season.
“The Lion in Winter”
Oct. 18–Nov. 13
Everyman Theatre
315 W. Fayette
everymantheatre.org
Written by James Goldman and directed by Vincent M. Lancisi, “The Lion in Winter” tells the tale of a family feud featuring King Henry II, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and their three back-stabbing sons, all of whom want to be king. Starring Everyman Company members Deborah Hazlett, Hannah Kelly, Zack Powell and Jefferson A. Russell.
“The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presentation of Swan Lake”
Nov. 5
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
france-merrickpac.com
There’s no more meaningful time to catch the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake.” A story of magic, transformation and love, “Swan Lake” is recognized as “the most famous ballet of classical heritage.”
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”
Nov. 15-20, 2022
Hippodrome Theatre
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore
france-merrickpac.com
There’s no one like her. “Tina” tells the incredible tale of the soul singer’s inspiring and incredible comeback, and her rise to fame and fortune in the face of tremendous obstacles. This production was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and is directed by the renowned Phyllida Lloyd.
MUSIC
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
Sept. 6-7
The Lyric
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Ringo and his band touch down in Baltimore for two nights as part of their North American tour celebrating the release of the ex-Beatle’s 20th album, “What’s My Name?” Don’t miss it!
Exploring Opera: Magnificent Mozart
Sept. 8, Sept. 15
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
gordoncenter.com
Opera aficionado Roger Pines presents this mini-series focusing on great performances of Mozart’s operatic works.
Main Street Music Fest
Sept. 17
Old Ellicott City
Old Ellicott City Main Street
visitoldellicottcity.com/events/msmf/
Where better than picturesque OEC to enjoy some of the mid-Atlantic’s premier artisan vendors, food trucks, indie artists, local craft brews, boutique wines and family-friendly fun? The ninth annual festival will include four outdoor stages, three indoor venues and pop-ups galore. It’s carnival meets Main Street.
Conlon Presents: Bernstein’s Kaddish
Oct. 6
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
Part of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra artistic advisor James Conlon’s “Recovered Voice” series, he conducts performances of Brahams’ “Tragic Overture”; Franz Schreker’s “Prelude to Die Gezeichneten” (The Stigmatized); and Bernstein’s Symphony No. 3, “Kaddish,” which includes words written by Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar and spoken by his family members.
Harvest Music Festival: A Celebration of Sukkot
Oct. 13
Gordon Outdoors
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
gordoncenter.com
The Gordon Center welcomes the fall holiday of Sukkot, with this free music festival. Additional details to come.
Alanis Morissette
Nov. 5
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Retrievers Activities Center, UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore
my.ubmc.edu
“You Oughta Know” that Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette will perform at UMBC this fall! Yes, she’s still on tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking 1995 album, “Jagged Little Pill.”
Guitar Master: Pierre Bensusan
Nov. 9
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore
creativealliance.org
Described by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today,” French-Algerian Jewish acoustic guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan is hard to characterize. He finds inspiration in diverse genres such as Celtic, folk, world music, new age and chamber jazz and performs exclusively in what guitarists call DADGAD tuning. Check him out when he visits Baltimore.
Marin Conducts Beethoven’s Fifth
Nov. 10-11
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
bsomusic.org
Music director laureate Marin Alsop retired from her role as artistic director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra last fall, but that doesn’t mean she’s gone for good. In this incredible program, Alsop directs violinist Augustin Hadelich and the BSO as they perform Still’s “In Memoriam: The Colored Soldiers Who Died for Democracy,” Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
“Disney Princess The Concert”
Nov. 25
The Lyric
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore
lyricbaltimore.com
Disney princesses never sounded better than in this production featuring Broadway songstresses performing some of Disney’s finest music. Fun for the whole family!
MISCELLANEOUS
Fall Harvest Celebration
Sept. 11
Pearlstone Center
5425 Mount Gilead Road, Reisterstown
pearlstonecenter.org/fallharvest/
Drop by the Pearlstone Center for its annual Fall Harvest Celebration. Activities include a cocktail hour, a farm-to-table dinner and a bonfire after-party. You’ll no doubt be wowed by Pearlstone’s stunning campus and its growth over the past few years, including its newly restored stream.
Jewish Wisdom Talk
Sept. 12
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road, Pikesville
naalehbaltimore.org
Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning, will present author and educator Rabbi Mike Uram, chief vision and education officer for Pardes North America, for its annual Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Symposium. Rabbi Uram will share his ideas on how to bridge divisions and build common ground through the study of Judaism’s rich textual tradition. Na’aleh is an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.
Party at The Quarry
Sept. 18
Quarry Lake at Greenspring
2510 Quarry Lake Drive
greaterbaltimorechamber.org
The 11th Annual Fall Fest at Quarry Lake at Greenspring will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, a kids area, the Oriole Bird and the Irvine Nature Center, with music by The Rat Pack and the Dyra Wolf Project.
Talking Charm City Theaters with John Waters
Sept. 21
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Ave., Baltimore
mdhistory.org
Join Baltimore’s own writer, director and artist John Waters, the “Baron of Bad Taste,” as he talks Charm City cinema with “Flickering Treasures” author Amy Davis and Joe Tropea, the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s curator of films and photographs.
Bromo Art Walk
Sept. 22
Bromo Seltzer Tower area
21 S. Eutaw Street, Baltimore
bromodistrict.org
If you haven’t experienced the Bromo Arts District before, you’re in for a treat. This free event will feature a variety of performances, exhibits and open studio visits in collaboration with 25 Baltimore-based arts organizations. Tour as you wish!
Baltimore Art, Antique and Jewelry Show
Oct. 20-23
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore
baltimorefallshow.com
The 40th anniversary of the Baltimore Art, Antique and Jewelry Show brings exhibitors from all over the world displaying unique beautiful items. It’s an art lover’s paradise!
Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars
Sept. 25
Oregon Ridge Park
13555 Beaver Dam Rd,
Cockeysville
baltimorehebrew.org/RHUS2022
Grab your picnic basket, lawn chairs and some noshes and join Baltimore Hebrew Congregation for its signature community-wide High Holiday service. Note that the park will open at 4 p.m. and the service begins at 6. Feel free to come set up your picnic and find your favorite folks to schmooze with!
Baltimore Comic-Con
Oct. 28-30
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore
baltimorecomiccon.com
Attention comic book lovers! Be there when the Baltimore Comic-Con returns to Charm City for the annual “con.” The conference is free, but some events, such as the appearances of Jim Lee and Frank Miller, require paid tickets. With limited availability for ticketed events, get ’em while they’re hot!
International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards
Oct. 8-9
Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
203 N. Amity St., Baltimore
poeinbaltimore.org
Enjoy the fall weather at this outdoor festival celebrating the life of Baltimore’s favorite writer and dead poet. The weekend-long event includes Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food.
Veterans Day 5K/10K Run & Walk
Nov. 4-11
Virtual
runsignup.com/mcvet
Support homeless veterans and those in need by participating in the MCVET 5K/10K Veterans Day Virtual Run & Walk. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) Inc.
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band at the Lyric on September 6-7.
Steve Hofstetter, who will perform at Soundstage next week, recently made headlines for his social media post ridiculing some fans' warnings about Charm City's safety.
Israeli-Americans Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin talked about the pain of losing their 23-year-old son, who was kidnapped and later murdered in the Oct. 7th tragedy.
Rabbi David Wolpe looks at the recent interest in Hollywood productions about King David and why the story is resonating now.
Directed by Johanna Gruenhut, the production is based on of the 1998 novel and 2003 film of the same name.