Holiday Happenings 13th Annual Festival of Wreaths December 1 - 5 10 am - 8 pm daily except Sunday Noon - 4 pm A silent auction of more than 200 uniquely decorated theme wreaths Bid on one for yourself and one as a gift Vote for your favorites Decorator Registrations begin October 1 See our website for details Sponsored by PNC Bank and The Carroll County Times

Friday December 3 730 pm Saturday December 4 3 pm amp 730 pm

Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas

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The beloved animated film paired with a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi jazz score played by the Eric Byrd Trio Enjoy the Festival ofWreaths before the show $8 - $10

Friday December 10 8 pm Saturday December 11middot 3 pm amp 8 pm Maryland Ensemble Theatre presents A Christmas Carol Theres no better way to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas than with this beautifully staged production ofCharles Dickens timeless tale featuring Bob Cratchit Tiny Tim and ofcourse Scrooge $13 -$15

2nd Annual Gallery of Gifts December 9 - January 8 Support local artists and do all ofyour holiday shopping in one stop This dazzling array of handshymade gifts and fine crafts will have something for everyshyone on your list in avariety of styles and prices

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8th Annual Members Exhibit On view through Oct 2 Adiverse showcase ofart created by 160 of our talented members Sponsored by Ruth Gray amp Lloyd Helt

Doing the Ordinary Extraordinarily October 14 - Nov 19 An exhibit inspired by photography of the legendary Baltimore photojournalist A Aubrey Bodine In addition to his photographs there will be dozens of newly created works by local artists that were inspired by Bodines artistry

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Purchase Tickets On-Line wwwCarrollCountyArtsCouncilorg Pre-payment is reqUired to reserve tickets

Asmall convenience fee will be applied to phone amp internet orders No fees apply for tickets purchased in person at the box office

e ~ Carroll Arts Center ~ 91 W Main Street ~ Westminster MD

410848-7272 wwwCarrollCountyArtsCounciLorg

This magnificently restored art deco theatre is located in the heart ofdowntown Westminstertwo blocks west ~

6 ofthe intersection ofMaryland Routes 27 amp 32 f()

General Public can get tickets after 10 14 ifsupply lasts

Friday September 3 730pm Thomas Pandolfi - Pianist This internationally acclaimed piashynist celebrates the 200th anniversashyries ofChopin Liszt and Schumann with his virtuoso perfonnance of their piano masterworks $7 -$10

Thursday September 9 bull730 pm The Shakespeare Factory presents

~ ilLL- Much Ado about Nothing ))- Come see the Best ofthe Bard perfonnedJ in a family-friendly fashion by this talented ~ troupe For info call 410218-1479 or

wwwtheshakespearefactorycom

Friday September 10 bull 730 pm FLICC presents Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 2008 Rated PC 105 mins Asurprisingly artful film about the gridirons most heated foot shyball rivalry $5 -$6

Sahuday September 18 bull 730 pm The National Players present

The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthornes timeless tale of human emotion and betrayal perfonned by Americas longest running professional touring theatre This promises to be an extraordinary evening of drama $15 -$17

Sponsored by Random House

Friday September 24 bull8 pm The Rogues Back by popular demand is this dynamic Celtic Rock band that has won seven gold medals from Scotlands annual World Pipe Band Championships Enjoy OffKilter Glad to be Plaid and Hollerin for Haggis $18 -$20 Sponsored by Dr Teresa Hanyolc and Dr Herb Henderson

Friday October 8 730pm FLICC presents The Man Who Wasnt There 2001 Rated R 116 mins An intriguing dark moody film directed by the always surprisingJoel Coen Starring Billy Bob Thornton Frances McDormand amp James Gandolfini $5-$6

Thursday October 14middot8 pm United States Air Force Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble They perform throughout the world as well as locallyfor community audiences They will present a wide variety of Irish music and popular pub tunes FREE Tickets for CCAC Members available now

Saturday October 16 bull9 pm amp Midnight Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975 Rated R 100 mins Lets do the Time WarpAGAIN This cult classic

returns to our theatre for this annual _4~~~~ screening that always attracts huge~~ crowds of rabid fans

i~~ti~~ All Tickets - $15 Prop Bags - $5 FLICC passes not accepted

Sponsored by Double Diamond Construction

October 22 23 29 amp 30 bull8 pm

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Carroll Players present Agatha Christies The Mousetrap $11-$12 wwwcarrollplayerscom

Saturday November 6 Ipm Arts Power National Touring Theatre presents Laura Ingalls Wilder The uplifting musical follows Laura and her family as they travel across America in search of a place they can call homeFacing obstacles such as scarlet fever and eviction from their land their pioneering spirit and family bonds are tested but never broken $7 -$10

Friday November 12 bull7 pm Saturday November 13 bull 3 pm amp 7 pm Sunday November 14middot3 pm

Groovy A Musical Tribute to the1960S

Put on your bell bottoms and tie-dyed t-shirts for the show where Peace Love and Flower Power take center stage Performed

by a cast of 50 talented teens from Carroll ~ CountyGroovy promises to be outta sight $7 -$10

November 19middot730 pm FLICC presents Julie amp Julia 2009 Rated PC-13123 mins Passion Ambition Butter This contemporary look at the worlds most beloved chef prOvides the perfect inspiration as we prepare for Thanksgiving feasts Bring a non-perishable food item to help those in need $5 -$6 Sponsored by PFG Foods

Common Ground on the Hill Concerts Saturdays at 8 pm Oct 2 bullVanaver Caravan

~ Nov 6middot Jonathan Edwards COmmbn~ yen Dec 18 bullWalt Michael amp Co ~ und

o~ ~ $17 -$19 0 ~v For tickets or info call 41O871-2m

or wwwCommonGroundontheHilLorg