2008 - 2009

Autism: The Musical

Thursday, September 25, 2008

3:30 - 5:10 PM

5:30 - 7:10 PM

Location: Burrill Galleria
Description: Following five LA children over the course of six months, director Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides. The screening of Autism: The Musical kicks off this year's Howard County Book Connection programming for The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon.

Panel Discussion - The Speed of Dark

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

7:00 PM  -- More information and registration

Location:  Howard County Central Library

Description:  Join the entire community in a discussion of Elizabeth Moon’s The Speed of Dark, a captivating glimpse into the mind of an intellectually gifted, autistic man who lives in a future time, when the medical community discovers a “cure” for autism. Discussion panelists include Lisa Bankman, Adult Services Supervisor, Howard County Library; Dr. Linda Schnapp, Assistant Director of Project Access, and Kathy McSweeney, Assistant Director of Disability Support Services, Howard Community College; and a representative from the Howard County Autism Society.

The Dark Side of the Universe

November 6, 2008

7:30 - 9:00 PM

Location: Monteabaro Recital Hall, Sky Watch on the top level of the HCC Garage

Description: NASA astrophysicist Dr. James Lochner discusses, in scientific terms, The Speed of Dark's protagonist's lingering question: What is the speed of dark? Is it faster than light? Join Dr. Lochner for a discussion of astronomical phenomenon, followed by a viewing of the night sky from the roof of the HCC Parking Garage, courtesy of the Howard County Astronomical League.

Fencing Demonstration

Thursday, November 20

12:30 - 1:45 PM

Location: ELB Lounge

Description: Discover the intricacies of The Speed of Dark protagonist's favorite hobby - fencing. The Baltimore Fencing Center in Columbia will exhibit authentic equipment and maneuvers, followed by a theatrical demonstration performed by members of the Howard Community College theater program. Audience members will have the chance to thrust and parry, as well!