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There are so many ways to get involved in Earth Day that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Now performance lovers can enjoy environmentally-themed performances and discussions with University of Maryland College series, "Living in Our Landscape."
UMD's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park, Maryland features five events that aim to celebrate the earth and to provide a platform for discussion. Even Grammy-award winning country singer Kathy Mattea (who toured with Al Gore's The Climate Project) is getting in the act.
Environmentally-themed Performances at UMD
- April 4, 2009: Wounded Splendor
David Gonzalez (poet, musician and storyteller) presents his work in progress based on his actual conversations with environmental activists and scientists set to music of jazz composer David Kelly. - April 19, 2009: Ensemble Galilei's First Person: Stories from the Edge of the World
Check out cool diary accounts from actual explorers, read by NPR's Neal Conan ("Talk of the Nation") and actress Lily Knight ("Changeling"). Meanwhile feast your eyes and ears on National Geographic Image Collection and a live performance of Celtic music. - April 22, 2009: Two (Free) Discussions
Environmental Justice in Our Backyard—Activists and policy makers come together—yes it's possible—to talk about regional environmental issues.
Living in Our Landscape—Musicians, Kathy Mattea and Adrian Zelski, and Brian Allenby, manager of operations and education at Reverb discuss the role of artists in environmental activism.
- April 23, 2009: Coal Moving Mountains, Concert
Kathy Mattea knows about coal and coal-mining. In fact that's the name of her latest album. She'll be performing songs from Coal and other hits.
If you are close by Maryland or the DC Metro area on any of these dates, stop by and enjoy the performances, discuss the issues and maybe even meet a few stars! Check University of Maryland's website for times and pricing details.
More About Music and Earth Day:
Volunteer for Earth Day with the Green Apple Festival, Enjoy Excellent Free Music
Bring Climate Change Education to Your Campus with National Wildlife Federation's "Chill Out"
Best of Green View and Vote: Culture and Celebrities
Backstage with Green Rocker Jack Johnson
