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SUMMARY:2024 Youth Arts Showcase
DESCRIPTION:As one of our premier events\, our Youth Arts Showcase celebrates the artistic expression of today’s youth in the form of instrumental\, literary\, and performing arts. Hosted by WHUR’s Jacquie Gales Webb\, and featuring performances by the Baltimore Symphony OrchKids and the incomparable celebrity flautist\, Kelly Gainer\, this event is sure to be a sold-out event as talented youth from Howard and surrounding counties join us at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center on Sunday\, January 21\, 2024\, at 2PM. A reception follows the 2PM performance. \nThe Howard County MD Chapter\, The Society\, Incorporated is a 501(c)3 organization. All ticket proceeds will be applied for programmatic purposes. \nNo tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket sales close at 8AM on Sunday\, January 21\, 2024.
URL:https://thesocietyinchoco.org/event/2024-youth-arts-showcase/
LOCATION:Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center Smith Theatre\, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Pashion Project Prevue
DESCRIPTION:Join the Howard County MD Chapter of The Society\, Incorporated for The Pashion Prevue! \nThe Pashion Prevue is a uniquely abbreviated and designed program for children 13-17 years of age that offers an introductory look at the Pashion Project\, which was created by costume designer Caitlin D. Alfred of Tyler Perry Studios. The program is designed to address the lack of practical\, hands-on learning experiences in the fashion industry\, offering a unique STEAM-based curriculum that provides an immersive\, introduction to the multidimensional world of fashion. \nThrough simulation-based learning and educational explorations\, The Pashion Project encourages youth to explore and engage with the fashion industry\, fostering creativity\, innovation\, and a deeper understanding of the field. \nClasses begin every Wednesday starting February 12\, 2025 and end on Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025. To complete the program\, students are encouraged to prioritize availability for all four classes. \nABOUT CAITLIN! \nCaitlin Alfred is a creative powerhouse whose love for storytelling through fashion and innovation dates back to early childhood. She finds great joy in bringing fresh ideas to life. Caitlin holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s in Fashion Marketing from LIM College\, along with certifications in Consumer Psychology and Digital Marketing. She is also the author of “Fashion Keeps Us Interested\, Style Keeps Us Interesting\,” a beginner’s style guide that empowers clients to build a unique personal brand. \nHer career began in retail sales and visual merchandising\, with roles at American Apparel\, Justice – Just for Girls\, and Macy’s\, followed by an editorial internship with New York-based e-commerce brand JackThreads. These early experiences laid the foundation for her expertise in neuromarketing\, target market analysis\, and demographic insights. Caitlin also brings her expertise to her wardrobe consulting and creative direction company\, C. Dani Visuals\, where she works closely with clients to curate personalized looks by first understanding them as individuals. Through both in-person and online platforms\, she helps clients build a wardrobe that reflects their unique style goals. As a creative director under the C. Dani Visuals brand\, Caitlin thrives on crafting bold visual narratives that celebrate and elevate new ventures\, accomplishments\, and product lines. \nWith nearly a decade of experience\, Caitlin has expanded her expertise to Assistant Costume Design and Costume Design for both television and film. At Tyler Perry Studios\, she has contributed to popular series such as BET’s Sistas\, Nickelodeon’s Young Dylan\, Assisted Living\, Perimeter\, and Zatima\, as well as Netflix’s First Wives Club starring Jill Scott. As a Costume Designer\, she has led the wardrobe department for several independent films\, including The Novelist\, a winner at the DC Black Film Festival. Recently\, she designed United Way Worldwide’s impactful PSA United is the Way. \nWith years of experience in styling\, customer experience\, and fashion education\, Caitlin blends creativity with strategy\, sparking innovation and making a lasting impact on each project. Whether leading a team to push boundaries or collaborating with forward-thinking creatives\, she is passionate about bringing imaginative\, game-changing ideas to dynamic teams and projects.
URL:https://thesocietyinchoco.org/event/the-pashion-project/
LOCATION:Lake Elkhorn Middle School\, 6680 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Arts Awards & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your generous support of the Howard County chapter of The Society\, Inc. and our inaugural Summer Solstice fundraiser. We were eagerly looking forward to celebrating with you on June 22\, 2025 at The Robinson Center in Columbia\, Maryland. However\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, we must postpone the event to a later date. \n  \nWe sincerely hope you’ll be able to join us when we announce the new date. In the meantime\, we’d love to know how you’d like to proceed with your contribution. You may choose to either receive a refund or allow us to use your donation to continue advancing the arts for youth in Howard County. \n  \nIf you’d like your donation to remain in support of our mission\, please contact us at info@thesocietyinchoco.org. Otherwise\, all refund requests will be processed on June 21\, 2025\, and returned via PayPal to your original form of payment. \n  \nWe are grateful for your commitment to empowering young artists\, and we appreciate your understanding during this transition. Thank you again for being part of this journey with us—we look forward to celebrating with you soon! \n  \nWarm regards\, \nSharon Jackson Wilder\, President \nHoward County Chapter of The Society\, Inc.
URL:https://thesocietyinchoco.org/event/summer-solstice-arts-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Robinson Nature Center\, 6692 Cedar Ln\, Columbia\, 21044\, United States
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SUMMARY:Calling All Talented Youth: Auditions for the Youth Showcase & Talent Show
DESCRIPTION:Calling all talented youth! Auditions are open for the Youth Showcase & Talent Show\, presented by the Howard County (MD) Chapter of The Society\, Incorporated. Ages 6–21 are welcome. \nCategories: dance\, poetry\, spoken word\, rap\, acting\, singing\, playing an instrument\, visual art\, literature\, and any other artistic talent. \nSelected performers will take the stage at Starstruck: An Afternoon of Rising Stars\, our youth talent showcase on Sunday\, December 6\, 2026. \nCan’t make the audition? Email a video of your performance (or a link to it)\, your name and phone number\, and your parent’s name and phone number to tracey9093@gmail.com. \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Tracey L. Williams. Call or text (443) 253-4398. \nThis is not a Howard County Library System event.
URL:https://thesocietyinchoco.org/event/calling-all-talented-youth-auditions-for-the-youth-showcase-talent-show/
LOCATION:Savage Branch\, Howard County Library System\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
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SUMMARY:Starstruck: An Afternoon of Rising Stars
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to cheer on our talented young performers! Starstruck: An Afternoon of Rising Stars is a youth talent showcase presented by the Howard County (MD) Chapter of The Society\, Incorporated\, Supporting the Arts\, in partnership with Homewood Center. \nFree admission. Open to everyone. \nHomewood Center is located behind the Howard County Public School System Board of Education Building. \nQuestions? Call (443) 253-4398 or email info@thesocietyinchoco.org.
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LOCATION:Homewood Center\, 10914 Clarksville Pike\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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