Color Burst Park

Celebrate the power of storytelling at the 10th annual Books in Bloom festival on Saturday, May 9 at Color Burst Park. Hosted by The Downtown Columbia Partnership and Howard Hughes Communities and sponsored by the Columbia Association, this free, family-friendly event brings the community together for a day of books, creativity and culture, with a special focus on local authors and emerging teen voices. 
Attendees can browse a vibrant Local Author Village, shop an outdoor bookstore hosted by Busboys &amp; Poets, and pick up Navigating the Margins – a collection of short stories written by Howard County Public School Students.&nbsp; 
Enjoy a full lineup of activities for all ages, including: 
<ul><li>Captivating readings, engaging discussions and interactive activities </li></ul>
<ul><li>Generation Verse, featuring readings and spoken word from high school and middle school authors </li></ul>
<ul><li>A pop-up flower shop hosted by Calluna Flower truck </li></ul>
<ul><li>Community Book Swap: Bring a pre-loved book to swap </li></ul>
<ul><li>Reading Garden with crafts, face painting and glitter tattoos </li></ul>
<ul><li>Future is in Bloom DIY author covers </li></ul>
<ul><li>Creator Labs to discover storytelling through podcasting, vlogging and illustration </li></ul>
<ul><li>Wine and cocktail bars hosted by Cured, 18th &amp; 21st and GameOn </li></ul>
The first 100 guests will receive a special anniversary giveaway. Book clubs can also register for a VIP meet-up at 11 a.m. featuring complimentary refreshments and exclusive giveaways.

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City of Baltimore: Harbor Views of Charm City (Visit) for National Travel &amp; Tourism Week '26
May 8, 2026 - The "Charm'tastic Mile" of Baltimore (CTMB-1.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thecharmtasticmile.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.thecharmtasticmile.com</a>. The chic &amp; famed 1.3 mile corridor located in the heart of&nbsp;Charm City (Est.1975)&nbsp;that connects&nbsp;Dwtn-West, the Inner Harbor &amp; Harbor East (S. Greene &amp; W. Pratt Street to S. President &amp; Fleet Street)&nbsp;that is now listed on Google search as one of the&nbsp;Top 10-15 Most Famous Streets in America&nbsp;is reporting for National Travel &amp; Tourism Week '26 the new Spring/Summer campaign/slogan to promote Charm City.&nbsp;
National Travel &amp; Tourism Week '26 is winding down. Tomorrow May 9th will be its final day. Travel &amp; Tourism for the Spring/Summer will continue in the coming months. Here in Baltimore there's a possible huge investment coming to the Inner Harbor. The Harbor Views can be seen from various angles and from different neighborhoods close to the Harbor-area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The "Charm'tastic Mile" has a campaign/slogan(s) that focus on the Visit aspect of the city and the Iconic 1.3 mile-stretch of Dwtn-Baltimore. The New promo-poster "Harbor Views of Charm City" joins the "Conventions to Charm City" slogan that highlight "Visit" in the message. The subliminal concept was inspired by the "Arrow" in the FedEx logo.&nbsp;
This past April 25th was the official 10th Anniversary (2016-26) of The "Charm'tastic Mile" being introduced to the City of Baltimore.
The&nbsp;"Charm'tastic Mile" (4-25-2016) shares the same-day of introduction as the majestic Domino Sugars neon sign (4-25-1951). April 25th marked the 75th Anniversary (1951-2026) of the Domino Sugars neon sign, an amazing&nbsp;landmark&nbsp; to the fabric of the city.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The "Charm'tastic Mile" remains the only USPTO <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.uspto.gov</a> (R) registered trademark in the State of Maryland.&nbsp;
For more information or news media interview requests on City of Baltimore: Harbor Views of Charm City (Visit) for National Travel &amp; Tourism Week '26 please contact Derrick E Vaughan (Famous Streets &amp; Sports Culture In America-Analyst) at 443-851-5244 or email: <a href="mailto:thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com" target="_blank">thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;
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Local Event: City of Baltimore: Harbor Views of Charm City (Visit) for National Travel & Tourism Week '26

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City of Baltimore: Harbor Views of Charm City (Visit) for National Travel & Tourism Week '26
May 8, 2026 - The "Charm'tastic...

City of Baltimore: Harbor Views of Charm City (Visit) for National Travel & Tourism Week '26

Children's Playhouse of Maryland, Inc.

The Children's Playhouse of Maryland in residence on the campus of CCBC, Essex Proudly Presents
"HADESTOWN - Teen Edition"
Book, Music &amp; Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell

Directed by Liz Boyer Hunnicutt Musical Direction by Charlotte Evans Choreography by Lauren Stuart
“Achingly beautiful, thought-provoking, powerful and prophetic.” – Newsday&nbsp;Winner of 8 Tony Awards Including Best Musical!
Journey with CPM to the Underworld... and back again.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice comes alive in Hadestown: Teen Edition, a hauntingly beautiful musical about love, sacrifice, and defying the odds.
With live music, a vibrant, folk-jazz score and a story that takes audiences on a thrilling ride between hope and despair, freedom and fate.
Don’t miss this powerful finale to CPM’s season, told by the voices of our next generation of storytellers.
Performance Dates - Friday, May 1, 8*, 15 @ 7pm Saturday, May 2, 9, 16 @ 1pmSunday, May 17 @ 1pm
*The Performance on Friday, May 8 will be American Sign Language Interpreted by students from the CCBC Interpreter Preparation Program. 
Reserve your seats now! Skip the line at the door!
Tickets On Sale - $15 Adult; $10 Youth 18 and Under Free Admission for CCBC Students with CCBC ID.
Group Rates Available
Purchase Tickets Online by visiting<a href="https://ccbctickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community College of Baltimore County | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home</a>by calling our Box Office at 443-840-2787 or at the door while they last.&nbsp;
Advance Reservations are highly recommended.
All Performances take place in the Administration Building Lecture Hall, adjacent to Parking Lot #4, on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237
Please go to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccbcmd.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdVRidHQ4UVFVNnNiMmhpQXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7QmUXxb5gfsQCGQhYCw0zYE3pXtnK4jyVZLppcEO1NTpFuOlWJViqZP07aww_aem_Z64lCdICXHkKiO91zL7_eg&amp;h=AT1yj5BX506483AqBWCN9W6G7SVfwMpN6x4rVr3sdNWbu9Ll_yWD6lb1DHZnsGJSQZyQtVi_89_lP1RyJRJXE9zrfN0vHGvJy9b9shSDqIE8WrO4F07hXuxDT3SJhX0T6GOwIcr-LOk6PDLo75tRqwmQiVvvYsGG&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0JFITA0Eg7W2GidGYNXDBZHT224wLtzFeTIiL92kn9OA2-j_I5iBqDcD_79viGo3HZA4104ffIr2H6u2mhYM-Cm7fTZqVeMfpTJAjI3Yz9ysOgJfri7sinZlkqCUfb5m7C7btYDIFGvHRGwIxeEW6nbQlRIXvU-pQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ccbcmd.edu</a> for directions and a map of campus. "HADESTOWN - Teen Edition" is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. To learn more about the show visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">concordtheatricals.com/</a>

<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmtishows.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUGM4MGw2b3VHdzBmamNjd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6hSKjh-ojpObRIQqhw-tXwTWwHKx_NTg7FArBANj3FFwtkY7diepVqW2qFuQ_aem_usZQIvoFHWTg-vGSBlgLRw&amp;h=AT7LE_8WIq2BCpQPeNwIkas3YMl_jYJcs7c-eUdOiM97Nkto2sx5k4j-AzB5u1XYV4mFYfjrA2k1lIDW_Loki-5fGKpxpcM6OtCyNJ9a8oA72iwp6Dff6r7sofTFyVrKKg9iDYTbXmT8saxn&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT6e8A1a1_50NTRZHnahaDE1JYEmmtYV3pBOFBKMsvUWekR9vSHBB9lBrkYi2RBr9yjsvT7TxQo8S0n2kEmSnkPh35W6zsiz1dAKQUeC4uBqGOn96jiu4fKCzNRCitEM3-GnI_AZ2-KsD7ZAn1DLVgSRwDicZYkOotw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Questions? cpm@ccbcmd.edu

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Hadestown - Teen Edition - Live On Stage

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Color Burst Park, 6221 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, MD

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