Cupid's Arrow

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The third of eight events of the "Beyond Beautiful: One Thousand Love letters" exhibition at Maryland Art Place and Area 405, January 17 to March 10 (www.onethousandloveletters.com), "Cupid's Arrow" takes place on the eve of Valentine’s Day, and indulges in romantic love: Nicole and Alonzo Lamont share a tale of stolen moments blooming into a marriage; cabaret performer Betsey Hobelmannhonoring 18 years of marriage with a song; husband, father, scholar-activist, storyteller and drummer David Fakunle praising his love; and more. The event includes audience members sharing their own testimonials of Valentine's love, accompanied by jazz vocalist Simone Speed, who offers song throughout the evening. A moment is given over to Ken Royster, whose photograph of a young couple included in the exhibition perfectly invokes the theme of romance.

The 5:30-6: 30 pm reception period for this opening event is graced with jazz keyboardist George Spicka, and light fare provided by The Classic Catering People.