Featured Events in College Park in November, 2024 (July Updated)

Art, Climate, and Capital: A Roundtable Discussion will feature UMD Professors Antoine Banks, Joshua Shannon, and Sangeetha Madhava, with moderation by Dr. Sampada Aranke, curator of the current Dewey Crumpler: Life Studies exhibition. The event will take place at The David C. Driskell Center in College Park, on November 7, 2024. Guests can enjoy tea at 5 PM, followed by the roundtable discussion starting at 6 PM in the gallery. Admission is free. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of art, climate, and capital.

Organized by: AI in Architecture Research Group (Britt Williams, Lindsey May, and Michael Ezban) Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time + Location: Symposium: 2:00-5:20pm in Auditorium, UMD School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation Reception and poster session: 5:20-6:00pm, Great Space, UMD School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation AIA CES Learning Units: AIA Members and Registered Architects will receive 1.0 LU for attending this event. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence is invigorating and challenging the practice of design thinking. In the field of Architecture, the ever-expanding array of AI tools being developed and applied to every phase of the design process—from initial ideation to performance optimization to rendering production—are rapidly being adopted into both architecture practice and education. How is AI changing the professional practice of architecture? How is AI invigorating and informing design pedagogies in the academy? Can AI be used to tell and amplify stories, including those of underrepresented populations? What do we gain—and what do we lose—when AI augments design thinking? The AI + Design Thinking Symposium looks toward the futures we can design when we think with AI. The Symposium convenes two thought leaders on AI and architecture, Curry J. Hackett and Cas Esbach, for a moderated discussion on AI in practice and the academy. The event also hosts a curated exhibition of recent student work produced through AI-infused pedagogies developed by UMD Architecture faculty. This Symposium is made possible through the support of a University of Maryland Teaching and Learning Transformation Center Teaching Innovation Grant, the UMD Architecture Program, and the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. This event is free and open to the public. Featured participants: Curry J. Hackett Curry J. Hackett is an multimedia artist, designer, and educator. His practice, Wayside, looks to under-told histories to inspire meaningful public works and critical research. Recently, Curry has been experimenting with artificial intelligence tools, with which he braids Black aesthetics, kinships with nature, and pop culture to imagine surreal scenes of Black joy. This work has been featured widely, most notably Bloomberg, Oculus, and Architect Magazine, and exhibited at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville and in downtown Brooklyn. His ongoing research and exhibition series, titled Drylongso, explores relationships between Blackness, Southerness , geography, and land. This project has received funding the Graham Foundation, Journal of Architectural Education, Washington Project for the Arts, and Harvard GSD's Druker Prize Traveling Fellowship. Cas Esbach Cas Esbach, project leader and licensed architect in MVRDV’s Rotterdam office, has been a part of the firm since 2018, spearheading a diverse array of projects all across the globe. Most notably he has worked on the Shenzhen Terraces in Shenzhen, Tripolis Park in Amsterdam, and Valley in Amsterdam. Ranging from city block development and large-scale cultural campuses to university buildings, high-rise towers, and housing, the designs exemplify a concept-driven and vision-focused approach. Cas prioritizes efficiency, pushing boundaries, forward-thinking methods, and research-driven conceptual thinking in his work, while actively integrating AI workflows into the design process to enhance creativity and efficiency. Cas Esbach is a licensed architect. He holds a Bachelor and Master degree from TU Delft. Prior to joining MVRDV, he worked at Derksen|Windt, Civic Projects, and Bjarke Ingels Group, and he has taught at TU Delft. Information Source: Kibel Gallery | eventbrite

Welcome to The SoFu Legends Ball Under the Big Top! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and legendary fun at the Georgia International Convention Center on Sun Nov 17 2024. Join us under the big top for a magical evening celebrating the legends of the South Fulton community. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and plenty of surprises throughout the night. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Grab your tickets now and get ready to make some legendary memories! Information Source: Shelia Mants | eventbrite

Explore Maryland v Rutgers sporting information for 16th November, as well as links for American Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Maryland Football team, based in College Park, has a rich history and a strong presence in the world of American football. This team competes in the NCAA Division I FBS, representing the University of Maryland. They have regularly participated in prestigious competitions such as the Big Ten Conference and the National Championship, showcasing their exceptional skills and determination on the field. The team has also produced notable players who have gone on to achieve success at the professional level, such as Stefon Diggs, Yannick Ngakoue, and Darnell Savage Jr. The team's home stadium, Maryland Stadium, provides an electrifying atmosphere for both players and fans alike, with a seating capacity of over 50,000. Along with their impressive track record and talented players, the Maryland Football team continues to make a name for themselves in the world of American football. Rutgers, an American Football team known as the Scarlet Knights, has a rich history of success and dedication to the game. Competing in the Big Ten Conference, one of the most prestigious athletic leagues in the NCAA, Rutgers boasts numerous accolades and achievements. Throughout its long-standing presence in the college football world, the team has appeared in over 25 bowl games and has produced multiple NFL players. Their home stadium, High Point Solutions Stadium, has a capacity of over 52,000 fans and provides an electrifying atmosphere for both players and spectators. With a strong roster of talented athletes and a passionate fan base, Rutgers continues to solidify its presence as one of the top teams in the nation. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

TaKeTiNa is a group rhythm meditation process which can allow you to observe your familiar patterns of reactivity and make choices about your reactions. It has the potential to calm your mind and encourage you to let go of anxiety and internal pressure to “get it right.” TaKeTiNa can help you to connect to the nourishing flow of rhythm in the moment. The process can help you to connect with yourself and connect with the people around you. It can bring experiences of unexpected joy. No prior musical knowledge or experience is required. Your body will be your instrument in the process. All you need is willingness to try out the process of TaKeTiNa. This is our last TaKeTiNa for 2024 so don't miss out! Information Source: Studio Arabesque | eventbrite