Celerbate 100 years of screen painting.

An art form found only in Baltimore and born wholly in Highlandtown, screen painting is 100-years-old this year! A premiere at The Patterson exactly 25 years ago, The Screen Painters tracks the birth of painting window screens and how it became an artform. Homeowners commissioned their screen doors and windows to be painted so that they could see out but passersby couldn’t see in. Painted screen scholar Elaine Eff joins in a post- film discussion with cinematographer ichard Chilsom, along with screen painters Dee Herget, Tom Lipka, and others. Little Castles, the short doc on Balti- more’s Formstone tradition, opens. Supported by The PNC Foundation.

Renowned hard bop pianist and composer Freddie Redd has moved to Baltimore. Redd is most famous for his soundtrack and part in the groundbreaking play and movie The Connection. We screen an excerpt tonight. Redd, an engaging soloist, has inspired many musicians, including Jackie McLean, Tina Brooks, Milt Hinton, and Louis Hayes. With internationally acclaimed bassist Michael Formanek, saxaphonist Brad Linde, and others, Redd celebrates the release of his new CD.

Superimposed. Collaged. Embellished...These words help describe Norm Dubin's photography, but why don't you be the judge of that?

Now’s your chance to customize your bike with paint, special duct tape, decoupage images, and designs. Basic maintenance and repair are also covered. Instructors are MICA Community Arts MFA candidates Andy Dahl and Michelle Nugent. Bring your bicycles. Bicyclists of all ages are welcome. Materials are provided!

Special chance to customize or repair your bike with materials provided.

See East Baltimore’s famous painted screens and sites up close on the first “Painted Screens Pilgrimage.” Join Elaine Eff, painted screen’s authority, for a personalized bus tour with stops from Little Bohemia to Fells Point. Start with breakfast and view the documentary film The Screen Painters. Tour begins and ends at The Patterson.

In this intro to the Old-Time Clawhammer banjo style, learn the fundamentals of this very accessible, fun, and increasingly popular style of banjo. No musical experience necessary; true beginners are welcome. Students will gain an understanding of the basic techniques and skills needed to play Clawhammer banjo.

Classes include Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Ballet I (ages 7+), and Pre-Dance (ages 5-7), among others. Help your children wind up on Dancing with the Stars! Or at least impress their prom dates...

Learn all about the making and using of bitters in this bitter focused mixology course.