Name: Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Start: 2026-04-22T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Center for the Arts

Center for the Arts

Screening of Robert Mugge's 1980 film Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise, a 60-minute portrait of visionary artist Sun Ra and his avant- garde jazz Arkestra filmed in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in 1978 and 1980.

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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Screening of Robert Mugge's 1980 film Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise, a 60-minute portrait of visionary artist Sun Ra and his avant-...

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Towson University composition students present a concert of original works in this collaborative concert performed by fellow students in the Department of Music.

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Bring your family and friends to the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25 from noon to 7 p.m. rain or shine. This free, family-friendly event will be held at Fireman’s Field Park and inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink at 250 South Nursery Avenue.

Enjoy a full day of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with an art exhibit, games, chalk art, and a variety of interactive activities. Browse offerings from local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, food, beverages, and more. There will be fun for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, sidewalk chalk art, and t-shirt or tote bag decorating. Local non-profits will also be on-site sharing information and resources. Special activities will highlight and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 
Inside the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink—transformed into the Art Hall—you’ll find more than 30 works of art, live performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on activities including quilt square decorating and an Instrument Petting Zoo. Be sure to pick up a festival scavenger hunt booklet and complete it for a chance to win a prize! 
Thank you to the sponsors of the festival: Renewal by Andersen, The Back Nine Golf Leesburg, Northern Virginia Orthodontics, Bank of Clarke Foundation, Longhouse Architects, Valley Energy, the Bush Tabernacle Skating Rink, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring this event, please email <a href="mailto:events@purcellvilleva.gov">events@purcellvilleva.gov</a>. 
The Purcellville Music and Arts Festival is jointly hosted by the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Arts Council, and the Town of Purcellville. For more information about the Purcellville Music and Arts Festival please visit <a href="https://www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.purcellvillemusicandartsfestival.com</a> and follow PVilleMusicArts on Facebook.

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Enjoy music of Cambodia and the world, while celebrating TU students who are expanding their musical horizons.&nbsp; The Cambodian Classical Ensemble performs on pin peat instruments, a centuries’ old tradition that accompanies Khmer classical dance and sacred, royal, and religious ceremonies. The World Music Ensemble plays arrangements from various non-Western musical traditions.

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Vendor Members Group&nbsp;cordially invites you to Shop • Mingle • Eat at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!&nbsp;on May 2nd; As a premier shopping experience where creativity meets community, we feature juried artists, food, and craft vendors with unique gifts for all ages at affordable prices. 
Vendor Members Group (VMG) is a juried professional association dedicated to supporting artisanal brands and small-batch food vendors.Held on MAY 2 • 9:30 am-2:30 pm at Timonium UMC: 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium, MD 21093


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The free&nbsp;<a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Howard County, MD, Virtual 50+ Employment Expo&nbsp;</a>is designed to connect all jobseekers aged 50 and over with employers via Zoom.
<a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo program</a>&nbsp;10 a.m. - 3 p.m*
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aged 50 and above. These sessions provide valuable strategies, 
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 making the expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
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Registration is free and required.&nbsp;Take advantage of this opportunity to find talented and motivated employee prospects and <a href="https://accessjca.formstack.com/forms/employer_registration_form_howard_county_maryland_expo_copy_2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">register today!</a>
*We will extend the employment expo to accommodate additional employers.*
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Implant and Surgery House

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