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SYMPHONY IN THE CITY Free Concerts Throughout Baltimore A t the Baltimore Museum of Industry on January 15, the BSO launched Symphony in the City, a series of free concerts that brings the Orchestra out of the concert hall and into community locations throughout Baltimore City. Made possible by Community Outreach and Access Sponsor PNC, the programs all include works by Beethoven as part of the BSO’s Beethoven 2020 celebration, which recognizes and honors the composer’s 250 th birthday. Additional supporting partners and venues have included New Psalmist Baptist Church, the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks, which will host an outdoor performance at Patterson Park on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 pm. Additional dates and venues, including several beyond Baltimore, are to be announced in the future. Top: The inaugural Symphony in the City performance at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Bottom: Principal Trumpet Andrew Balio explores the museum. BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES NS KITCHE E O F N OT MAY 20 Benefiting the BSO’s Education Programs MUSIC ADVENTURE SERIES Join BSO musicians in a series of talks on music appreciation. March 17 | My Musical Journey with violinist Qing Li April 27 | Bach and Friends: The Viola Suites and Their New Companions with Colin Sorgi May 12 | Preparing for Upcoming Performances as a Bassoonist with Schuyler Jackson All discussions are at 6 pm and located at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Call 410-783-8023 for more information. SECOND FIDDLE SHOPPES April 25 | 10 am – 3 pm Grace United Methodist Church Shop from a selection of designer goods, handmade candles, chocolates and accessories from local crafters and visit the “Encore shop,” full of bargains with secondhand household items and jewelry. KITCHENS OF NOTE & SYMPHONY OF CHEFS May 20 | 10 am – 3 pm Meeting Site—Inverness Brewery Experience six unique kitchens built by the area’s finest architects and kitchen designers as six well-known local chefs prepare their favorite culinary treats to sample. SYMPHONIC SCENES OF MARYLAND Sponsor the Baltimore Symphony Associate’s playing cards with images from throughout Maryland. Decks will be produced and sold to raise additional funds. Contact [email protected] for more information. 5