Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Summer in the Squares 2018 presents: Baltimore School for the Arts Impulse Combo Join us Wednesday, June 6 to welcome the month of June and hear the sweet sounds of the Impulse Combo - the advanced jazz band from our close neighbor Baltimore School for the Arts! We are thrilled to have this group of talented students play for the community in the verdant west square of Mount Vernon Place. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit…

Summer in the Squares presents: Ebb & Nova Ebb & Nova is a northern Maryland based 4-piece alternative acoustic band. Guitar and cello melodies pair with a soulful voice to craft a broad spectrum of music that has been described as “a beautiful ear & eye-catching experience”. Together, Lauren Padgett, Matthew Purpora, Steven Bainbridge, and Pat Brynes have gained a local following throughout Baltimore and the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Pulling from each of their four unique influences, which include artists…

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Summer in the Squares 2018 presents: Letitia VanSant (leh-tih-sha) Letitia VanSant's lyrics are at once personally and politically relevant. Hailed as one of Baltimore's strongest songwriters, her distinctly intimate voice is fortified by sparse indie folk and Americana arrangements. Songs from her recent album Gut It to the Studs have already won critical acclaim from across the map, including Kerrville New Folk, the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest, Falcon Ridge, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, and Culture Trip's Top 8 DC-Area Musicians to…

Summer in the Squares 2018 Presents: STEP Step is the true-life story of a girls’ high-school step team set against the background of the heart of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love and thrive – on and off the stage – even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches and families, they chase their ultimate dreams: to win a step championship and to be accepted into college. This all female…

Summer in the Squares 2018 presents: The Blake Meister Quartet! Blake Meister, a mainstay in Mount Vernon Place's Summer in the Squares lineup for years, is a faculty member of Peabody Conservatory, and performs locally, nationally and internationally! Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of lively jazz in Mount Vernon Place’s west square.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Summer in the Squares 2018 presents: Baltimore Brass Quintet The Baltimore Brass was formed in 2000 by graduates of the Peabody Conservatory over beers (specifically, the Resurrection Ale) at the Brewer’s Art. Since then they have grown to be one of the region’s longest operating professional brass ensembles while still maintaining a strong Baltimore connection. They were recognized with a proclamation from the City of Baltimore for their dedication to the preservation of brass music and, with frequent performances at…

Summer in the Squares 2018 Presents: Wonder Woman Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in World War I - coincidentally, the same time that the WWI French war delegation and Baltimore's Mayor Preston broke ground for the Lafayette…

Summer in the Squares 2018 Presents: Classical Revolution Baltimore This adventurous local group plays chamber music in unconventional places - mostly in bars around Mount Vernon and Station North! The goal of Classical Revolution, a national organization, is to attract new audiences to the art form, and to empower classical musicians to reach out to their communities. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of music in…

Summer in the Squares 2018 Presents: Nyame Nti Cultural Healing Arts Therapy, Inc. (N-CHAT) N-CHAT is a nonprofit organization that promotes healing through the arts. We are excited to return to Mount Vernon Place for our annual participation in MVPC’s Summer in the Squares, a program that offers free, live performances and other free events all summer long! Join N-CHAT for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening where you will experience the healing power of the drum, learn African dance, and hear…

Summer in the Squares 2018 presents: Peabody Harp Department Spend a beautiful summer evening in Mount Vernon Place's tranquil West Square listening to luminous harp music played by international prize-winning musician Jasmine Hogan and current students from the department. Jasmine has performed worldwide both as a soloist and collaboratively with internationally renowned orchestras, opera companies, and chamber musicians. Bring snacks and a blanket or folding chair to sit on the grass or sidewalk and enjoy this FREE evening of music.

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Summer in the Squares 2018 Presents: Coco Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. See the trailer:…

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…

Tour co-sponsored by Baltimore Heritage. Price $10. Please reserve in advance. Mount Vernon began as the estate of Revolutionary War hero John Eager Howard and grew to be the place to live for Baltimore’s rich and famous in the mid-19th century. The Garrett family, owners of the B&O Railroad, the Walters, founders of the Walters Art Museum, and other families, built and lived in handsome mansions along the four parks of Mount Vernon Place surrounding the Washington Monument. The recent…