MICA is staging public shows highlighting graduate art students’ work
MICA has two open art shows in the next six weeks, showcasing the culminating work of their MFA and MA graduate students whose programs will end in May. Both are open to the neighborhood.
A reception on Friday, Feb. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. opens MICA Grad Show I at the Riggs & Leidy Galleries, part of the Fred Lazarus IV Center at 131 W. North Ave. The exhibit runs Feb. 20 – March 9.
A reception on Friday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. opens the MICA Grad Show II in three on-campus galleries, one at the Lazarus Center and the others at the Brown Center, 1301 W. Mt. Royal.
A third graduate students’ show is scheduled to open April 25, with an ArtWalk exhibition celebrating art by MICA’s undergraduate class from May 16-19.
BHCA Budget Virtual Drop-in on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.; you’re invited to attend
If you have ideas for BHCA’s budget or want to request monetary support for a specific event or new project for the betterment of the Bolton Hill community, now is the time to share those ideas.
BHCA’s Finance Committee will hold an online budget discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. It’s an Informal opportunity to learn about BHCA’s budget, have your questions answered and hear neighbors’ ideas and priorities for the upcoming year. Extensive detail on this year’s budget is available here. For the Zoom call: Meeting ID: 829 0230 0998; Passcode: 363235.
Residential parking permit renewal approaches
It’s nearly time to renew your residential parking permit. You should receive an email or notice in the mail early in March from the Baltimore City Parking Authority. Historically, BHCA has arranged to pick up and distribute these renewed permits on a March weekend at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church. This year it’s two Saturdays: March 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Parking Authority offered BHCA the opportunity to opt into its new virtual residential parking permit program this year. Virtual permit parking requires no physical permit or decal to be displayed on a car windshield or dashboard. Parking enforcement agents scan the vehicle’s license plate number to see if the car has a permit.
Having learned that there were significant problems with virtual visitor’s passes in Charles Village, BHCA leadership decided to remain with paper permits and passes this year. Some neighborhoods, such as Ridgely’s Delight and Riverside, have opted into the new system. If you know people in those areas, inquire about their experiences.
BHCA supports enhanced power for North Avenue development group
At the request of our state Sen. Antonio Hayes, BHCA has endorsed House Bill-0258 in the General Assembly to prioritize renovation and development along the West North Avenue corridor.
The bill by 40th District Del. Melissa Wells gives the West North Avenue Development Authority independent power to raise and spend public and private revenues without seeking further state approval. WNADA was created in 2021 under legislation sponsored by Hayes. The authority has jurisdiction along North Avenue from Coppin State University to I-83, to create a comprehensive plan for housing, economic, transportation, and neighborhood development
In a letter to the assembly, BHCA’s President Lee Tawney wrote: “I have seen West Baltimore neighborhoods suffer the impact of neglect. The Bolton Hill, Marble Hill and Madison Park neighborhoods have been divided historically and socially by the Eutaw Place Median (the “Red Line” which ran from North Avenue to Dolphin). We view our work with the West North Avenue Development Authority as helping to bridge that divide.” He urged passage of the legislation.
Hold the Date! Bolton Hill Night is coming to the BSO
BHCA has reserved a group of seats in the Grand Tier (first balcony) at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for its concert Friday, April 25, 2025. Dress up and come join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening of music at the BSO. Drinks will be available for purchase before the concert and at intermission. Details are coming shortly.
About The Bulletin. . .
The Bolton Hill Bulletin is published monthly, except for July and August. It is designed by Elizabeth Peters. Paula Jackson is our proofreader. We invite others to help with writing, editing, or to provide photos or work on the business side. Contributors this month were, among others, Barbara Blumberg , Lynn Cripps, Don Feuerstein, Chris Kingsley, John McLucas, Jim Prost, Lee Tawney and Barbara Coleman White. Errors, omissions and comments should be reported to the editor, Bill Hamilton, at bulletin@boltonhillmd.org.
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