BmoreArt’s Picks: January 14-20This Week: Events for Micah E. Wood + Christopher Chester’s new book SCENE SEEN at Greedy Reads and Bird in Hand, VIVA Books donation drive, Slavery in Motion at the BMA, Rapid Lemon’s Variation Project, Baker Artist Portfolios closing reception at The Peale, and MLK Day celebrations at local museums including Banneker-Douglass-Tubman, Walters, AVAM, and Lewis, as well as the MLK Parade — PLUS apply for a dance intensive at Coppin State University and more featured opportunities!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]!Scene Seen: Baltimore Band Portraits 2016-2024Tuesday, January 14 :: 6-7:30pm@ Greedy Reads RemingtonRegistration for this event is not required; however, in the case of a full event, your registration will reserve your seat.Teri Henderson of Baltimore Beat and author of Black Collagists: The Book interviews authors Micah E. Wood & Christopher Chester about their brand new book Scene Seen. Learn about the Baltimore music scene, Scene Seen and how the book was created.Scene Seen is available for purchase here!:: Related Events ::Q&A with SCENE SEEN authors Micah Wood and Christopher ChesterSunday, January 19 :: 7-9pm@ Bird in HandJoin us to celebrate SCENE SEEN, the incredible new art book documenting Baltimore’s music scene from 2016-2024, including portraits of 85 bands taken over those 8 years. Daoure Diongue will kick off the evening with a performance of experimental ambient jazz. Then, stay for a Q&A with photographer Micah E. Wood and designer Christopher Chester, moderated by photographer Devin Allen.Stop by to enjoy the music, meet and greet with the authors, pick up a signed copy, and spend some time in good company!VIVA Books Donation DriveWednesday, January 15 :: 11am-7pmAfter suffering devastating losses due to an underground fire in late September, VIVA Books has reopened their space on Charles Street and is seeking donations of resale quality books to restock its shelves. Included on Viva’s wish list are architecture books of any kind (especially urban design theory); any art and design books, especially books published by university presses; good literature, fiction or non-fiction; and anything about Baltimore!If you receive new books this holiday and need to make room on your shelves, please consider helping a local small business. Bring your gently used books to the VIVA Books Community Day Open House, January 15 from 11am to 7pm. Come and meet Viva and the shop kitty and enjoy nibbles while browsing.Read more of this week’s picks at BmoreArt.