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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is holding “Orchapella,” its first singing competition for a cappella music ensembles. The BSO invites area singers of all ages to submit a YouTube video of their group performing a song of their choosing for the chance to win the opportunity to open for Rockapella at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
To participate, a cappella ensembles of 2-10 members must fill out a form at BSOmusic.org/orchapella , providing their contact information and a link to their video. Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 21. The BSO will select three semi-finalists and post their videos on the BSO’s facebook site beginning Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. Fans can vote for their favorite video until voting closes at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5. The winning ensemble may be featured in additional pre-concert publicity.
The Strand Theater Company presents The 2011 Friends and Neighbors Festival: 20/20, through June 19 at 1823 N. Charles Street.
Seven new playwrights were selected from more than 100 entries for the festival. Each director has 20 hours of rehearsal time and a $20 budget. One play will be included in the Strand’s 2011-2012 season.
For more information and a schedule of shows, call 443-874-4917 or go to
The Maryland Zoo
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, June 22-Aug. 31, from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., “Walk on the Wild Side,” for ages 5 and up. Join a zoo educator for a walk through a featured area of the zoo. Gather at Base Camp Discovery by 10:15. Free with regular Zoo admission.
June 26, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Waterfowl Lake Pavilion. Chris and Martin Kratt will be performing two live shows and signing autographs after the second show at about 2 p.m. in Flocker’s Field. Tickets are $5 per person, plus regular zoo admission. For more information, go to www.marylandzoo.org/krattbrothers .
July 23, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., “Big Cat Awareness Day, at the Cheetah/Leopard Exhibits/Base Camp Discovery. Learn about the zoo’s cheetahs, lions, and leopards as they engage in special enrichment activities. Free with regular zoo admission.
Aug. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., s. Animal Enrichment Day, at Base Camp Discovery/ zoo grounds. Watch as the animals receive special treats, like “fishsicles” and papier maché toys, and zookeepers explain the importance of enrichment activities. Free with regular zoo admission.
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The BSO invites area singers of all ages to submit a YouTube video of their group performing a song of their choosing for the chance to win the opportunity to open for Rockapella at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. To participate, a cappella
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Artscape includes the Billie Holiday Vocal Competition in the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The complete schedule usually is announced in early June. Artscape is said to be America's largest municipally produced arts festival. Artscape celebrates its 30th
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra start a four-night run with Verdi's Requiem at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (save for Saturday, which is at the Strathmore). A full night of mostly local new folk takes over the Metro Gallery courtesy of
As head of one of the largest construction firms in the country, Hackerman has built many of Baltimore's best-known landmarks, including Harborplace, the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. An engineer and a 1938 graduate of
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2nd Annual Veterans Hiring / Job Fair Scheduled for Virginia Beach Convention Center on September 25
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will present its Second Annual Veterans Hiring/Job Fair on Saturday, September 25. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Suite 5 of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The hiring/job fair will enable Veterans, transitioning and other active personnel, Reserve and National Guard servicemembers, and their spouses to attend informal workshops and visit with representatives from DHS and its major components about careers within the Department.
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New Year’s Top Ten Tips for Military Vets: Starting or Growing Your Own Business
There are more than 3 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, and according to the U. S. Small Business Administration, 25 percent of the men and women returning from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan have expressed interest in starting or buying their own business. If you are a military veteran making the transition to civilian life via the path of your own business, or a veteran who already owns a small business, here are a few key tips on how to help start and grow that business from the Buy Veteran movement http://www.buyveteran.com (http://www.buyveteran.com) powered by The National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA):
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The American Veteran: Featuring Some True ÂÂMilitary StarsÂÂ
Military Stars is proud to announce its featured role in the newly released episode of the Pentagon ChannelÂÂs The American Veteran television series (Edition 2, April 2005, Veterans: Now Hiring). The program informs the public about veteransÂÂ rights and benefits while telling inspirational stories of the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women every day.
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Responding to Fort Hood: Swords to Plowshares Highlights Resources for Veterans, Military and Families
The tragic violence that took place at Fort Hood today is being met with immediate and widespread response. It is imperative that the media responsibly report the shooting and provide adequate resources and information to the public.
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