Howie

Don't ask Howie to describe "Howie.""There's no way to describe it," says funny guy Howie Mandel of his series of four CBS summer comedy specials. "I don't know what it is. It's everything I've ever wanted to do, and CBS allows me to do it.""Howie," which debuted this week in the 8:30-9 p.m. Wednesday slot, is culled from several special performances before a theater-in-the-round audience of 3,000. It features stand-up, improvisational skits, surprise guest shots (some involving animals) and a band with sax-man Clarence Clemons.

Maryland's new labor secretary will be Leonard Howie, an official at the state Department of Human Resources, the state said Monday. Gov. Martin O'Malley said in a statement that he was "confident in Leonard's ability to connect Marylanders with the jobs and skills they need to compete. " Howie steps into his new job Oct. 8. Former Labor Secretary Alexander M. Sanchez left in May to work for Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, with Scott R. Jensen filling in as interim secretary since then.

The Howard County Arts Council will present the 1993 Howie Awards at the Seventh Annual Business and the Arts Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Columbia Inn.The Outstanding Artist Award will be given to Ellen Kennedy, one of the founders of the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo). The Outstanding Arts Educator Award will be given to Valerie Costantini, chairwoman of the Performing Arts Division of Howard Community College. The Outstanding Business Supporter of the Arts Award will be given to the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company.

I'm probably taking this show a little too seriously over here, but some presentation as to how the 24 acts are divided up into two groups would be nice, because the second week of the semi-finals is full of acts that could never compete with the ones from the first week. Brian Dittelman lost, even though that mind-reading nerd could whoop the majority of this week's semi-finalists. Makes no sense at all.  Onto week two's far more miserable group of semi-finalists. Recurring themes this week were big time acts going small, Avicii's dance hit "Le7els," and as always, Howard imparting wisdom no one asked him to impart.

The Howard County Arts Council will present the 1993 Howie Awards at the Seventh Annual Business and the Arts Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Columbia Inn.The Outstanding Artist Award will be given to Ellen Kennedy, one of the founders of the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo). The Outstanding Arts Educator Award will be given to Valerie Costantini, chairwoman, Performing Arts Division of Howard Community College. The Outstanding Business Supporter of the Arts Award will be given to the Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.The luncheon's featured speaker will be Marcellus W. Alexander Jr., vice president and general manager of WJZ-TV.

A developer, an entertainer and a former school board member will be honored today for sustained contributions to the arts in Howard County.The Howard County Arts Council will present its annual "Howie Awards" during the Business and the Arts Luncheon at the Columbia Inn. Gary Vikan, director of the Walters Art Gallery, is the featured speaker.The winners are L. Earl Armiger, president of Orchard Development Corp. of Ellicott City; Slim Harrison, an American folk musician and storyteller; and former school board member Deborah D. Kendig.

64 Diane Ladd Actress 58 Garry Shandling Comedian 53 Joel Coen Movie director 52 Howie Mandel Game show host 43 Don Cheadle Actor

In Sunday's editions, an article about the state high school tennis championships incorrectly listed the school for players Howie Edelstein and Matt Hanna. They are from South River.The Sun regrets the error.Pub Date: 5/28/97

Tonight's episode, a two-hour slog through 12 YouTube acts, began with Nick Cannon apologizing for the show before it even got started. He made sure to note that Season Five's YouTube shows yielded Jackie Evancho, who ended up being the runner-up that year. The implicit message was, "Hey, these aren't just some bums from the Internet. " Oh, but they are totally bums from the Internet. Let's meet them before the majority of them go away forever, tomorrow night: Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots: A schlubby guy who trained a cockatoo named Kitten to fly into the "AGT" studio from a building across the street.

Columbia Assn. wins 'Howie'The Howard County Arts Council announced that the Columbia Association has been named the 1992 recipient of the annual "Howie Award" for outstanding support of the arts by a business.The council praised the association for its commitment to the arts, including the Columbia Arts Center; Slayton House with its theater and dance studios; Oakland, which houses the Maryland Museum of African Art; the Summer Lakefront Program; its support of local arts organizations through the Columbia Foundation; and its leadership in helping establish the Columbia Festival of the Arts.

Baltimore escape artist Spencer Horsman returned to "America's Got Talent" last night to try and convince voters he's worth a wildcard spot. Horsman, one of Howard Stern's picks, was first up. Horsman, in a steampunk-like metal vest with eight padlocks, dropped himself into a booth that filled with 150 gallons of wet cement. "If I fail, I'll be buried alive," he announced in the pre-performance video. A big part of an escape artist's act is selling the drama and making the audience freak out over the fact that hey, they might die up there.

Tonight's episode, a two-hour slog through 12 YouTube acts, began with Nick Cannon apologizing for the show before it even got started. He made sure to note that Season Five's YouTube shows yielded Jackie Evancho, who ended up being the runner-up that year. The implicit message was, "Hey, these aren't just some bums from the Internet. " Oh, but they are totally bums from the Internet. Let's meet them before the majority of them go away forever, tomorrow night: Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots: A schlubby guy who trained a cockatoo named Kitten to fly into the "AGT" studio from a building across the street.

Baltimore's Spencer Horsman is one of 12 acts performing live tonight in the quarterfinals. After the show, America will vote and only four will advance to the next round.  Tonight's show starts off with The Untouchables, a Latin dance troupe of kids of all ages. They're so good, it's almost creepy. They dance just like adults and they're so professional -- I'll bet they go home, put their feet up and talk about the sagging economy while they watch the evening news.  Mike Price, "rock star" juggler, is up next.

"America's Got Talent" is in New York for a second night. Howard Stern brought his parents along. They look like a sweet old couple, but according to Howard, they've been complaining about waiting in the auditorium for the past two hours. First to audition is a singer/dancer named Ronald Charles. I can already tell his act isn't going to be pretty; his turquoise leggings and weird haircut are dead giveaway. I'm right. He's so awful, Howard gets his dad (who is conveniently equipped with a microphone)

I'm coming back to work after a much-needed week away, and I am starting with a busy day Sunday that opens in Washington at CNN's "Reliable Sources. " Host Howard Kurtz has a very strong lineup this week. Here's his description from the CNN website: Another week and another debate hit our TV screens with just over two weeks to go until the Iowa caucus. We'll have “The Press Pool” host Julie Mason, National Review senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru, and Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank to talk about the latest political headlines.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday prior to date of publication at the latest. To submit contest items, mail to Contests, Patuxent Publishing Co. Editorial, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email hccalendar@patuxent.com ; fax 410-332-6336; or call 410-332-6497. Cultural Arts Showcase 2012 Call for Applicants — Howard County Arts Council is seeking artist applications for its annual Cultural Arts Showcase, a program to assist school and civic organizations in identifying performing, visual and literary artists for workshops, performances, demonstrations and in-school residencies. Attendees of Showcase include cultural arts representatives, PTA Representatives, festival and special event coordinators from Recreation and Parks and other members of the community.

Margaret-Ann Howie is warming up the congregation."We magnify him!" Howie bends low from the waist and swings her arms up, then side to side."We laud him!" She slides to the left."We honor him!" She slides to the right."Amen!" the congregation is with her all the way. They mimic her moves, perfectly in beat with the pumping music.On this gloriously warm evening, a group of women have come together in praise of the Lord. They are here to worship Him. They are here to glorify Him. They are here to burn off fat and whip their bodies into shape.

I'm probably taking this show a little too seriously over here, but some presentation as to how the 24 acts are divided up into two groups would be nice, because the second week of the semi-finals is full of acts that could never compete with the ones from the first week. Brian Dittelman lost, even though that mind-reading nerd could whoop the majority of this week's semi-finalists. Makes no sense at all.  Onto week two's far more miserable group of semi-finalists. Recurring themes this week were big time acts going small, Avicii's dance hit "Le7els," and as always, Howard imparting wisdom no one asked him to impart.

Ailing Hargitay to stay with show A representative for Mariska Hargitay says the actress has a partially collapsed lung, but will appear on all of this season's episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Hargitay's spokesman, Gary Mantoosh, declined further comment. Hargitay, 44, won an Emmy last year for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on the show. Baby Affleck has a name Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, both 36, have named their newborn daughter Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck.

Tonight, Howie Mandel, the eccentric host of Deal or No Deal, leaves the babes and briefcases behind (for a little while at least) to take the helm of a new hidden camera show, Howie Do It. But those looking for impromptu hilarity should look elsewhere. Howie Do It is nothing but a Candid Camera knock-off with lame jokes. Just like Candid, Mandel targets real people, and these people are put in odd and embarrassing situations while cameras roll. There is one slight twist though: Mandel - well-known for being a germaphobe and being averse to handshaking - bases some of the material on his battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder.