Good Day Baltimore: Amos Lee rocks Annapolis; Donna Summers does Baltimore

Published July 16, 2008 4:00am ET



Singer/songwriter Amos Lee, who draws inspiration from folk legends like Bill Withers, Neil Young, and James Taylor, brings his soulful style to Annapolis tonight. The Philadelphia native, who made his mainstream debut came as Norah Jones? opener, will have plenty of hits from his eponymous 2005 debut album, as well as 2006?s “Supply And Demand.” 6:30 p.m. (solo acoustic); 9:30 p.m. (full band). $25. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West Street, Annapolis. 410-268-4545.

WHO?S IN TOWN

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Looking for some “hot stuff” this evening? Disco queen Donna Summers sings hits from the ’70s. Time to get down and boogie! 7 p.m. $29-75. Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 732 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-481-7328.

MUSIC

British electronic funk band The Egg hits town for a Camp Disco (New York) warm-up show. Damn Right!, Orchard Lounge and Drop Electric open. 8 p.m. $10. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000.

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There?s no better time than mid-week to shake off the workday stress. One option: The Depot?s eclectic electronic music showcase CABAL, featuring Medic. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. The Depot, 1728 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-528-0174.

ART

Ecuadorian artist Victor Hugo Odonez’s American premiere, “AntiArt,” goes on display this week. Through August 23. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, by appointment. Free. Eubie Blake Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-225-3130.

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Formerly in Towson, Fleckenstein Gallery celebrates its new Hampden digs with this month?s Grand Opening show. Works by painter Joan Erbe and multi-media artist MK Dilli are on display through August 30. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Fleckenstein Gallery and Archival Framing, 3316 Keswick Road, Baltimore. 410-366-3669.

Using a wide range of media including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing and mixed media, the eight artists in Gallery Imperato?s new summer group show depict a wide range of styles and techniques. Human forms and landscapes burst off paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings and mixed media pieces. Free. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m .Gallery Imperato, 921 E. Fort Ave. Suite 120, Baltimore. 443-257-4166.

KIDS

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Children ages 3 to 6 get a great morning start at Maryland Science Center Kids Room?s Wiggle Wednesday, a fun song-and-dance workshop. 10:30 a.m. $10, child; $14.50, adult (members free). Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-5225.

EVENTS

Get into a hypnotic trance or laugh at the fun antics displayed by adventurous volunteers at Jason Linett Comedy Hypnosis Show. 8 p.m. $10. Zen West, 5916 York Road, Baltimore. 410-323-2242

Head?s up, homeowners: Tonight?s “Foreclosure Prevention Class” highlights the stuff you need to know to avoid you know what. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; advance registration required. The Village Learning Place, 2521 St. Paul St., Baltimore. 410-235-2210.

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