First Look

We’ll be celebrating at Arts for Learning Maryland's (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) new office at 21 E. North Avenue. It’s ½ block east of Charles Street in the Station North neighborhood. The building is most recognized (until we move in!) as the former Odell’s nightclub.

Our current plan* is to provide complimentary parking at the surface parking lot at the northeast corner of Charles Street and North Avenue. This lot is ½ block from the event. The entrance to the lot is on Charles Street, directly north of North Avenue. Parking attendants will remain in the lot during the entire party and will provide directions to the party.

*Should we need to make any changes to the complimentary parking location, we will send an email to all confirmed guests to let them know about the change.

Individuals are welcome to bring a guest to the party. Please provide your guest’s name with your RSVP.

To ensure the health and security of our guests, staff, artists and vendors, and in consultation with public health officials, we are requiring all guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR certification of a negative COVID-test taken within 72 hours of the event. Guests without this documentation will not be able to attend the celebration.

Masks are required upon entering the event but may be removed in when actively eating or drinking or when on our deck.

We are limiting the number of attendees to 100 to provide space for distancing during the artist experiences.

Following the reception that begins at 7, there will be a brief ceremonial opening of the new office at 7:45. Following the program, you will experience the joy and impact of our Teaching Artists for an hour, followed by a dessert reception.

Be comfortable! We’re not fancy or formal. And be warm! Part of this event will be on our deck.

The reception is fully accessible with direct access from North Avenue. The artist experiences will be on two floors; unfortunately, the elevator in the building will not be operational in time for the party. Second-floor spaces are accessible by two stairways.

You can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a full bar during the 7:00 reception, and desserts following the artist experiences. Because of space limitations, we are unable to offer individual items for special diets; we will offer vegetarian and vegan items.

RSVP online here.

Please contact Caitlin at [email protected] for any additional questions.