Calendar of Events

All events are subject to change or cancellation. Please contact the sponsoring organization of each event before attending to confirm dates, times, fees or places. The Carroll County Tourism Office does not verify calendar listings and does not assume responsibility for any incorrect information. Event organizers: please send all updates to cctourism@ccg.carr.org and the changes will be posted to the calendar as soon as possible.

2/1/2012 - 3/30/2012
Civil War Exhibit: Battle of the Merrimack and Monitor
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/civil_war_exhibit
Address: Hoover Library main floor 2 College Hill, Westminster
Exhibit highlights the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with illustrations from newspapers that were reprinted in the 1890s.
Contact: Barbara O'Brien (410) 857-2793




2/3/2012 - 2/4/2012
Benefit Performance of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues"
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/benefit_performance_of_eve_enslers_the_vagina_monolgues
Address: WMC Alumni Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster
8 p.m. In association with national V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls, McDaniel students perform Eve Ensler's infamous play, The Vagina Monologues. Sponsored by McDaniels Womens Issues Group, proceeds benefit Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County and Family and Childrens Services of Central Maryland, as well as Women and Girls of Haiti. Tickets: $10 for the general public; $7 for students, staff, and faculty members with a McDaniel College ID.
Contact: Juliann Guiffre (410) 857-2290




2/3/2012 - 2/24/2012
9th Annual Foreign Film Festival
Location: Carroll Arts Center
www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org
Address: 91 W. Main St., Westminster
Time: 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Every Friday evening in February. Award-winning foreign language films. Sponsored by FLICC (Film Lovers in Carroll County).
Contact: Sandy Oxx 410-848-7272




2/4/2012
Winter Indoor Flea Market
Location: Agriculture Center
ccag.biz
Address: 706 Agriculture Center, Westminster
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Food available all day. 100+ spaces.
Contact: Nichole 410-848-6704




2/4/2012
Common Ground on the Hill Concert Series
Location: Carroll Arts Center
www.commongroundonthehill.org
Address: 91 W Main St, Westminster
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Si Kahn in concert. Most popular artist on folk music radio 2010.
Contact: Common Ground on the Hill (410) 857-2771




2/5/2012
Westminster Coin and Currency Show
Location: Westminster Fire Department
www.coinshows.com
Address: John Street Quarters, 28 John St., Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
30 dealers buying, selling old US and World coins and currency. Free Appraisals and free Parking. E-mail ceocoins@comcast.net for more info.
Contact: Carl Earl Ostiguy 443-623-7025




2/5/2012
First Sunday Brunch on the Hill
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/first_sunday_brunch_on_the_hill
Address: Englar Dining Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Buffet with live music and campus showcases.
Contact: Juliann Guiffre (410) 857-2290




2/9/2012
The Green Violinist: Chelsey Green
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/green_violinist_chelsey_green
Address: McDaniel Lounge 2 College Hill, Westminster
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Violinist Chelsey Green and her band, The Green Project, share their environmental sound. Green combines classical music ideas with popular and original songs in various genres. The Green Violinst is a personal patent that certifies her performing as a true representative of who she is and of her lifes passion. Green also reveals her desire to protect the environment, specifically to save the forests of the endangered pernambuco trees in Brazil.
Contact: Juliann Guiffre (410) 857-2290




2/11/2012
10th Annual Consignment Sale
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center
www.CarrollLutheranSchool.org
Address: 706 Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Great bargins on kids' clothing, toys, sports equipment, baby equipment and maternity clothes. Half price sale from 3-5pm.
Contact: Amy Louque (410) 386-6424




2/11/2012
2012 Chocolate Ball
Location: The Portico at St. John's Church
www.ccpsfoundation.org
Address: 43 Monroe St., Westminster
Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
A romantic and decadent evening featuring live music, live and silent auctions, elegant and abundant fare, chocolate and much more! Semi-formal attire.
Contact: Andie Luchini (410) 751-3098




2/12/2012
Stop, Swap and Save Bicycle Swap Meet
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center
WWW.STOPSWAPANDSAVE.COM
Address: 706 Agriculture Center, Westminster
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mid-Atlantic's largest indoor bicycle swap and consumer expo. 1000s of discounted cycling and fitness products, demos, and giveaways.
Contact: Robin Culver (000) 000-0000




2/16/2012
SmartTALK with NCAA Senior VP Bernard Franklin
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/smarttalk
Address: Decker Center Forum 2 College Hill, Westminster
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SmartTALK brings notable McDaniel alumni back to campus for an on-stage conversation with president Roger Casey. Bernard Franklin, senior vice-president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), speaks about his role with the NCAA in developing policies and procedures, as well as his previous positions as president of Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va., Livingstone College and Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, N.C., and Saint Augustines College in Raleigh, N.C. He received a masters degree in education from McDaniel College in 1978.
Contact: Juliann Guiffre (410) 857-2290




2/21/2012 - 3/16/2012
Art on View: Paintings by Katherine Mann
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/opening_reception_-_paintings_by_katherine_mann
Address: Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster
Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. Katherine Mann is a painter based in Baltimore. Currently an instructor at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), she received her master of fine arts degree from MICA and bachelors degree from Brown University. In her work, she repurposes forms found in nature to construct alternative environments. For more info, including gallery hours, call 410-857-2595.
Contact: Juliann Guiffre (410) 857-2290




2/25/2012
Hampstead Community Expo
Location: North Carroll High School
hampsteadbusiness.com
Address: 1400 Panther Dr., Hampstead
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Local businesses showcase their products and services. Food and activities for children of all ages.
Contact: Wayne H Thomas 410-374-9397




2/25/2012
IBR Bullriding
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center
goibr.com
Address: 706 Agriculture Center Dr., Westminster, MD 21157
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Presented by the International Bull Riders. Watch as bullriders battle for standings. Doors open at 5pm; show starts at 7pm. Bring your children out for the Little Wranglers Rodeo prior to the start of the show. Food, drink and bleacher seating available!
Contact: Sonny Williams (301) 748-0617




2/29/2012 - 3/3/2012
McDaniel College Theatre presents "The Rivals"
Location: McDaniel College
calendar.mcdaniel.edu/event/the_rivals
Address: WMC Alumni Hall 2 College Hill, Westminster
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Directed by Gen Fouch, adjunct lecturer in theatre arts, McDaniel theatre arts students perform in this comedy of manners written by Richard Sheridan. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students, and those with a McDaniel College ID.
Contact: Box Office (410) 848-2448