Create Arts Center is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1986. It offers arts classes, camps and therapy to children, teens, adults and families.
Recently named one of the top ten arenas in North America, XP Laser Sport offers more than just your standard game of laser tag. Participants dodge laser beams while moving through corridors and employ various strategies to be victorious. XP Laser Sport has group packages and party options as well as summer camps. It also offers mobile laser tag — the party comes to you!
Wimsatt & Associates has served the Kensington and greater Washington, D.C. metro area for several years. It specializes in art restoration involving murals, paintings, frames, icons and more. Trained staff members are also equipped to handle polychrome sculptures and inspections of unique and valuable art collections. Led by a team of highly-trained professionals from all over the U.S., customers in the metro area continue to turn to Wimsatt & Associates for their art restoration needs.
The Bethesda Row Cinema is located in the heart of Bethesda's business district. The new cinema features independent and foreign language films in its new, 140,000 square-foot building. Each auditorium in the theatre features stadium seating and wall-to-wall screens, augmented with sound systems incorporating the latest digital sound technology. Other amenities include a theatre espresso bar offering locally produced baked goods as well as a traditional concession stand. The theatre is minutes by foot from the Bethesda Metro station (on the Woodmont side), off the Red line. The Bethesda 8 trolley can be boarded at the Metro station; it takes riders on a scenic tour of downtown Bethesda before dropping them off directly across the street from the theatre. The trolley is free of charge.
The Columbia Lakefront, located at the Columbia Association headquarters, is a venue that hosts community events and is home to the Columbia welcome center. The Lakefront hosts a variety of live special events like concert series, live entertainers and a summer festival that offers dancing, movies and live music.
An institution in Baltimore perched in the woods above the Jones Falls, the New Arts Foundry does its magic in bronze to produce sculpture castings. The foundry has been serving artists, architects, sculptors and institutional customers for more than 30 years.
The artists also work with materials such as stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, cast stone and plaster. A description and pictures of its casting process is available on the foundry's website.
Don't let the concept of a bowling alley in a strip mall fool you—once patrons step into the lower level of White Oak Duckpin Bowling Lanes, it's time for fun. 24 lanes are spread across the playing floor, which is open to both casual bowlers and members of the ladies', seniors' and youth leagues who practice there. Other highlights of this inconspicuous alley include children's birthday parties and Saturday night cosmic bowling—complete with music, fog and a light show.
The Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy and experience of American railroading, and to educate, interpret and present its history to its audience. The museum's collection contains numerous artifacts pertaining to the railroading industry's long history. The museum also concerns itself with preserving, documenting and presenting representative objects, skills and communal records from all facets of the railroad industry. Ellicott City B&O Railroad Station Museum is located in historic downtown Ellicott City along the oldest railway line in the US.
Located in Timonium's Fairgrounds Plaza, HotPots is a contemporary pottery studio that offers paint-your-own pottery services. The studio hosts camps, workshops and programs for after school and scouts, and it also provides the avility to rent out the studio for parties (mosaic, children's, adult, events, outings, etc.).
Camp is held during four summer sessions. Workshops offered include Tween Night, Ladies' Night and a variety of other specialized workshops. HotPots also sells paints so customers can paint their own pottery at home, and it carries mosaics that customers can paint at home or in the studio. Visit HotPots's Web site for a calendar featuring upcoming events and information on how to reserve the studio for a party or event. Individuals of all ages are welcome.
The Ellicott City Historic District lies at the heart of Ellicott City's Main Street. In 1772, Joseph, John and Andrew Ellicott purchased 700 acres of land along the Patapsco River. They created grist mills and exported wheat and other goods along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Today, the district is home to all kinds shops selling antiques, clothing, hand-made jewelry, accessories, candy, toys, wine and more. In addition, there is a nice selection of restaurants and bars. The Ellicott City Historic District has a rich history.
The Candlelight Concert Society is the administrative portion of Smith Theatre in Howard County. The society offers many different types of shows from Stellaluna for the kids and magnificent quartets for the adult crowd. Visit the website for more information on dates and times.
