BmoreArt’s Picks: October 15-21This Week: Maryland Humanities hosts a panel discussion at UMBC with author Myriam J.A. Chancy, Morel Doucet and Myrtis Bedolla in conversation at Hillwood Museum, Art Around Hampden, ‘Pride and Prejuduce’ opens at Baltimore Center Stage, Queer Climate Cabaret at Creative Alliance, OUT LOUD film fest at SNF Parkway, ‘The Cradle Will Rock’ at Baltimore Theatre Project, Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival, Danny Simmons exhibition opens at the Lewis Museum, and Baltimore Clayworks’ Fire Fest — PLUS apply for a CERF+ Get Ready Grant and more featured opportunties!BmoreArt’s Picks presents the best weekly art openings, events, and performances happening in Baltimore and surrounding areas. For a more comprehensive perspective, check the BmoreArt Calendar page, which includes ongoing exhibits and performances, and is updated on a daily basis.To submit your calendar event, email us at [email protected]!What Storm, What Thunder Panel DiscussionTuesday, October 15 :: 4-6pm@ UMBC Albin O. Kuhn LibraryMaryland Humanities developed the One Maryland One Book (OMOB) initiative “to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book.” After all, one of the greatest joys of reading is sharing our favorite books and starting a conversation about the ideas they present.This year’s One Maryland One Book is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy. UMBC has been invited to participate in a statewide conversation about this title, which explores the impact of a 7.0 earthquake on the intersecting lives of a community in Haiti. What Storm, What Thunder was named a best book of the year by NPR, Kirkus, Library Journal, The Boston Globe, and The Globe and Mail, and was awarded the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation.This panel discussion — Community Restoration and Building the Future — is hosted UMBC’s Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, Center for Global Engagement, and Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. The event will include snacks, drinks, and an exciting conversation led by Ellen Kohl in conversation with faculty and students from the Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems.For a free copy of What Storm, What Thunder, visit the Circulation Desk in the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery.Participation is free. Campus participants are encouraged to r.s.v.p. on myUMBC.Attendees are encouraged to read the book in advance of the discussion.Image courtesy of Morel Doucet and Galerie Myrtis.A Conversation with Morel Doucet and Myrtis BedollaWednesday, October 16 :: 5:30-8pm@ Hillwood Estate, Museum, and GardensThis is the first program in the Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean exhibition lecture series. Join artist Morel Doucet and gallerist Myrtis Bedolla in an engaging and insightful conversation moderated by Wilfried Zeisler, chief curator and deputy director of Hillwood.This conversation will explore Doucet’s artistic practices and inspiration behind his work, including his pieces The Christening of Land and Water and Olokun, both on display in Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, as well as Bedolla’s career as a curator, art consultant, and founder and owner of Galerie Myrtis, and her specialization in works created by 20th and 21st century African American artists.There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the program.HYBRID PROGRAMThis lecture will be presented in the theater in the Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center and will be livestreamed via Zoom. Visitors can submit questions for the speaker from any location.IN-PERSON TIMELINE5:30–6:30 p.m. | Explore HillwoodEnjoy Hillwood’s mansion, gardens, and greenhouse, and exhibition, Fragile Beauty: Art of the Ocean, on view in the Adirondack building Find the perfect memento from your visit at the museum shop6:00–6:30 p.m. | Members-only wine and cheese reception. Join today!6:30–7:30 p.m. | Conversation in Ellen MacNeille Charles Visitor Center Theater.October Art Around HampdenThursday, October 17 :: 5-8pmExplore our neighborhood’s creative spaces this Third Thursday of October! Peruse all kinds of visual arts in local venues (with snacks and drinks! live music!) from the Mill Centre, across the Avenue, up Falls Road and into Woodberry! Plan your next dinner date at one of Hampden’s excellent eateries and Art Around Hampden!Read more of this week’s picks at BmoreArt.