November 2009 Why not make a point to celebrate the arts in November? The Maryland State Boys Choir comes to Havre de Grace, Harford Community College offers two musicals, and local celebrities will be Dancing for the Arts! Join Wini at her own dance rehearsal as she touts the arts in her latest video blog. November 6th First Fridays in Bel Air & Havre de Grace: Locals, Legends & Lore Enjoy an outdoor festival, live music in the streets, stores and galleries open late, specials and discounts in restaurants and stores, and free activities for the kids all in Downtown Bel Air (5-8pm) & Havre de Grace (5-9pm). 410-638-1023 (Bel Air); www.downtownbelair.com; 410-939-1811 (Hdg); www.mainstreethdg.com     November 7th Under Armour Prime Time Top 100 Girls Lacrosse Tournament Come out to support girls lacrosse at Cedar Lane Regional Park. Never a dull moment with 60 teams on 13 fields. 443.807.1767; www.cedarlanesports.org     November 7th-8th Pirates by the Bay! Visit pirate camps and watch the attacks at the Susquehanna Lockhouse Museum. Learn the real history of piracy and its connection to Havre de Grace. Sat.-11 am-5 pm, Sun.-10 am-3 pm; $3 adults, $1 children 5-12, under 5: free; 410.939.5780; www.lockhousemuseum.org     November 7th Harford County Public Library 5th Annual Gala Invent an Evening in the Stacks! Come support Harford County Public Library from 7-11 pm at Abingdon Public Library. $75 per person; 410.273.5600; www.hcplonline.info     November 7th Harford Day School Fine Arts Festival Visit Harford Day School from 9 am-5 pm to watch as 61 artists from all over the East Coast present their unique, hand-crafted work. $5; 410.809.2397; www.harfordday.org     November 8th Lax Clash Girls Lacrosse Tournament The most well attended fall weekend of lacrosse. Over 70 college coaches attended in 2008! 443.807.1767; www.cedarlanesports.org     November 13th-15th You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Experience a show to remember at Harford Community College's Chesapeake Theater. Presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa Directed by Katie Manning. $7, Students & employees: $5; Nov. 13 & 14: 7:30 pm, Nov. 15: 2:30 pm; 443.412.2644; www.harford.edu/cultural     November 13th Maryland State Boys Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. Havre de Grace Methodist Church Free 443-286-2728; www.MarylandStateBoyChoir.org     November 14th-15th Founder's Day & Native Lifeways Weekend Enjoy a learning experience at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum! Explore the past lifeways of the first peoples of the Chesapeake through demonstrations and hands-on activities at our Native Home outdoor exhibit. Potluck dinner for members. Sat & Sun: 10 am-5 pm, Saturday evening 6-9 pm; Free with regular admission. 410.939.4800; www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org     November 14th-15th Fall Ball Boys & Girls Lacrosse Tournament Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Come out to support boys lacrosse at Cedar Lane Regional Park. Forty teams compete on six fields. 443.807.1767; www.cedarlanesports.org     November 21st 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open House Open hearth cooking demonstrations show casing colonial and old fashioned recipes, food samples, recipes, and children's activities. Steppingstone Museum. Adults $3.50, free for members and children under 8. 1 - 5 pm; 410-939-4800     November 21st Dancing for the Arts! Fundraiser for Center for the Arts Come support local Harford County stars at this ballroom dance held at Bulle Rock Residents' Club. Includes silent auction, open bar and sumptuous dinner with decadent desserts. Imagine A Center for the Arts! Visit Center for the Arts' website for complete list of dancers including Tourism's own Wini Roche. 7 pm-midnight; $185 per person; 410.838.2177; www.centerfortheartsharford.org     November 22nd Straight No Chaser Usher in the holidays with this 10-man a cappella sensation at Harford Community College. Don't miss this only chance to see the group in Maryland on their 50-city tour. Meet the group at a post-show CD signing. 3 pm; $17-$35; 443.412.2211; www.harford.edu/cultural     November 28th Downtown Bel Air Holiday Tree Lighting Lighting of the tree, caroling, hot cocoa, cookies and a visit from Santa Claus. 6:00 pm; Main stree, outside Bel Air Armory     November 28th-December 20th Applewood Farm Christmas Season Visit Applewood Farm to get in the spirit of the season! Includes Christmas trees, petting zoo, hayrides and a train ride. Free; Weekends only 10 am-4 pm; 443.417.6329; www.applewoodfarm.org     County Executive David R. Craig Harford County Office of Tourism 220 South Main Street / Bel Air, Maryland 21014 Visitor Info: 1.888.544.Go95 (4695) Office: 410.638.3327 / Fax: 410.879.8043 info@harfordmd.com