Just because “THE WAR CAME BY TRAIN” may be the B&O Railroad Museum’s primary attraction from now through 2015, don’t assume there’s no rush to get there: Hop aboard early to glimpse the largest collection ever assembled of Civil War railroad locomotives and artifacts— some of which have never before been viewed by the public. Celebrating the five-year commemoration of the Civil War’s sesquicentennial, the exhibit highlights the Baltimore railroad’s prominent role in one of our nation’s greatest conflicts. B&O Railroad Museum. 410-752-2490, http://www.borail.org —K.H.
Never before open to the public, the Buyers Market of American Craft is a gift industry trade show featuring fine craft from professional studio artists in the United States and Canada. For one day only, you’re invited to this exhibition and sale of handcrafted jewelry, handbags, home accessories, holiday decor items, kitchenware and more. See new products before they appear in stores and galleries. Collectors’ Day Open House, Buyers Market of American Craft, 1pm-5pm, Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt St., at Charles Street Lobby. Admission Free. The Open House day will begin with a free public screening of the new episode of “Craft in America,” documenting the lives of great American craft artists. New episode profiles Baltimore artist Joyce Scott, who will introduce the screening with executive producer Carol Sauvion. Q&A will follow the screening, then the doors will open to the Buyers Market. For more information call 410-889-2933, ext. 218 or visit http://www.buyersmarketofamericancraft.com
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s expansive print collection is the inspiration for PRINT BY PRINT: SERIES FROM DÜRER TO LICHTENSTEIN, which features works spanning 500 years of printmaking. More than half of the 350 displayed images have never before been shown at the BMA, giving visitors the unique opportunity to view images in complete sets. Among the featured works by European and American artists are woodcut illustrations by Albrecht Dürer and Monet-inspired lithographs from Roy Lichtenstein. Also, explore the new generation of printmakers with a presentation (Dec. 3) by contemporary artists Daniel Heyman and Andrew Raftery. Oct. 30 through March 25. 443-573-1700, http://www.artbma.org
So, really, what could it have been like to have your movie star father (Eddie Fisher) leave your movie star mother (Debbie Reynolds) for Elizabeth Taylor when you were just 2 years old? And what was it like to wear your hair like two coffee rolls affixed to your head while battling the Evil Empire in one of the most popular movies of all time? In her one-woman play, Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher expounds upon these topics and more, paying particular attention to her “Star Wars” notoriety, famous parents and electro-shock therapy for bipolar disorder. At the Hippodrome Theatre. Jan. 31 through Feb. 12. Tickets, $28 to $58. 410-547-SEAT, http://www.ticketmaster.com. — G.M.
If cars are more your thing, then check out the latest models at the Motor Trend International Auto Show, also at the Convention Center, Feb. 9 through 12. (You’re probably already familiar with Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Ford.) Tickets, $10; various discounts available. http://www.autoshowbaltimore.com
Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift at Walters Art Museum will be the public’s first chance to see more than 135 of the 300 artifacts gifted by the Santa Fe collector to the Walters last spring. The exhibition, organized thematically by culture, presents more than 2,500 years of creativity in Mexico, Central America and Andean South America from 1200 B.C. to 1530 A.D. The works of art, objects and statuary reflect everything from shamanic rituals to musical instruments and dance of Pre-Colombian peoples. Feb. 12 through May 20. 410-547-9000, http://www.thewalters.org
7th Annual Celebrate Our Right to Shoes-Join us for a fabulous evening benefiting Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at PAZO featuring live and silent auctions, martini bar, gourmet food by PAZO, and of course, your favorite shoe couture. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.plannedparenthood.org/maryland or call 410-576-2165.
