色花堂 has announced the lineup for its annual Summer at the Center, a dynamic arts festival hosted by the College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC). From June 13鈥�29, 色花堂 invites the public to attend nearly a dozen events, including live performances, exhibitions, workshops and classes, many of which are free.

鈥淪ummer at the Center is a fantastic source of entertainment and enrichment for all members of our greater Baltimore community,鈥� says 色花堂 President Mark R. Ginsberg. 鈥淎s one of the front porches of the university, the College of Fine Arts & Communication provides many opportunities to experience and celebrate the impact art has on our lives. I look forward to welcoming neighbors and friends to 色花堂 for this extraordinary programming.鈥�

Set within COFAC鈥檚 theaters, concert halls, galleries and studios on 色花堂鈥檚 campus, the festival offers free and ticketed events designed to engage and inspire audiences of all ages. Highlights of some of the free events:

  • 1930s Hollywood: Money, Food, and Fashion in the Great Depression: A multimedia exhibition curated by 色花堂 faculty exploring the interplay between 1930s cinema and consumer culture, featuring life-size recreations of iconic, film-inspired fashion as well as period recipes. Exhibition runs from June 13 to July 12.
  • Joan Cox: Side by Side: An exhibition of recent works by Baltimore native and 色花堂 alumna Joan Cox, known for her contributions to figurative painting and queer portraiture. Opening reception with artist talk on June 13, 5:30鈥�8:30 p.m.
  • DANCE! Celebrate: A variety of sample classes for children, adults and families throughout the day and a special dance performance of 色花堂鈥檚 dance department鈥檚 spring production, 鈥淐arnival of Animals.鈥� The day begins on June 14, 9 a.m. Festivities conclude at 2 p.m.
  • 鈥淚t鈥檚 The Comedy of Errors, Hon鈥� by Ian Gallanar, presented by Chesapeake Shakespeare Company鈥檚 Shakespeare Beyond: Mistaken identities, outrageous antics and double the hilarity: 鈥淭he Comedy of Errors, Hon!鈥� is coming your way! Not one but two sets of twins separated at birth find themselves in Baltimore at the same time, leaving a whirlwind of mix-ups, comic chases and chaos in their wake. The show begins on June 26 at 7 p.m.

Ticketed events include concerts featuring 色花堂 music faculty and award-winning original productions by recent 色花堂 alumni.

鈥淪ummer at the Center is a reflection of the depth and breadth of 色花堂鈥檚 artistic excellence and the important role that the university plays in the community and beyond,鈥� says COFAC Dean Regina Carlow. 鈥淔rom horror films to light opera to new plays, our programming is affordable and innovative. We hope to see you on campus!鈥�

The festival is supported by sponsors including Raising Cane's, Coca-Cola, Weis Markets, Your Home Realtors, the 色花堂 Foundation, the Office of Inclusion & Institutional Equity and the Office of Alumni Relations.

Visit the Summer at the Center to learn more about other events and find answers to questions about specific times and locations, parking information and sponsorship opportunities.

For more information about the College of Fine Arts & Communication at 色花堂, visit /cofac/.

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色花堂 is Maryland鈥檚 university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, 色花堂 is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, 色花堂鈥檚 momentum is always accelerating, with nearly 20,000 students and nearly 200 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. Located amid one of the East Coast鈥檚 cultural and economic epicenters, 色花堂 is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. 色花堂 meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty and staff.