Community Corner
Get Out: Flower Market, Movies, English Tea, Music and More
The spectrum of entertainment and events in the area this weekend is impressive. Patch has selected events that will help you escape, chill, rev up – alone or with the family. Enjoy.
Blooming Union
Where: Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Union Mills
When: Friday, April 29, noon-4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Contact: (410) 848-2288 or www.carr.org/tourism.
Why go: An array of annuals, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets and small shrubs will be available at the 42nd annual Flower and Plant Market at Union Mills Homestead. Carroll County master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. In addition, there will be children's activities, presentations and workshops. Guided tours of the Historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill offered too.
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Price: Free
“The Room”
Where: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main Street
When: Friday, April 29, 9:00 p.m.
Contact: (410) 848-7272
Why Go: Written, directed, produced, and starring the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau, “The Room” is a black comedy about love, passion, betrayal and lies, with the basic story of the film following a love triangle between three friends. Age restriction: Under 17 not permitted without a parent.
Price: $5
“National Velvet”
Where: Westminster Library, 50 E. Main St
When: Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m.
Contact: (410) 386-4490
Why Go: . Bring snacks and beverages, and relax while you watch the film, "National Velvet." The film is being shown as part of Family Movie Time. Children ages three and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: Free
English Garden Tea
When: Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: 658 Lucabaugh Mill Road, Westminster
Contact: (410) 848-8149
Why Go: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Westminster Rescue Mission will host an English Garden Tea. The gathering features a silent auction, door prizes and music, with guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Foy, of the Hedges and Hyways Ministries.
Price: $20
Mandolin Magic
When: Sunday, May 1, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Road
Contact: (410 ) 848-7123
Why Go: The Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra will perform a mix of classical music, show tunes, marches and rags under the directorship of David Evans. The orchestra is a Maryland-based ensemble of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, mandobasses and classical guitars. The concert is sponsored by the Community Concert Association.
Price: Series subscriptions start at $40; for single concert ticket information, call 410-848-7123.
