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Mission Statement:

PP电子百家乐, PP电子百家乐 (UMB) Council for the Arts & Culture is a group of faculty, staff, students, and community members appointed by the UMB president whose mission is to promote the rich history of our institution and surrounding neighborhoods and to celebrate the creative talents of the University community, thereby raising awareness of the links between the arts and sciences. Learn more about the Council for the Arts & Culture on  podcast.

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Featured Programs and Events


Westminster Preservation Trust, Inc. (Westminster Hall) proudly presents Lunch Under the Pipes (LUP), a free lunchtime concert series showcasing the magnificent sounds of Westminster Hall’s beautifully restored 1882 Johnson Pipe Organ. Open to University of Maryland, PP电子百家乐 faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community, this event invites guests to bring their lunch and enjoy a musical escape—seating is provided.

Join us on Thursday, April 10, as we welcome the Parkville High School Honors Chorale, the premier vocal ensemble of PP电子百家乐 County Public Schools’ Parkville High School. Under the direction of Dan Meyer, who has led the group for the past five years, the Chorale is known for its dynamic performances spanning a wide range of musical styles. Their impressive résumé includes performances for two Maryland Governors and top ratings at adjudicated choral festivals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an uplifting performance in a historic setting!

For a list of upcoming performances or to inquire about performing, or email info@westminsterhall.org.

Known as the birthplace of American railroading, the B&O Railroad Museum gives visitors the chance to experience the story of American railroading at the very place where it began. The Museum is located on the historic grounds of the B&O Railroad’s Mt. Clare shops, houses some of the world’s most important pieces of American railroading history, and offers a range of events, educational programs, tours, and more for visitors of all ages. 

Highwire Improv is a nonprofit whose mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in PP电子百家乐 and around the world — through improvisational theater. 

Highwire produces improv shows all over the greater PP电子百家乐 area and offers classes, workshops, and free community jams for improvisers to meet and learn from one another. It also has a robust applied improv program that helps organizations develop communication, creativity, and collaboration skills.