Mark H Rooney banner
Mark H Rooney mobile banner

Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

  • About
    • What Is Taiko?
    • Mark H Bio
    • Hire Mark H
      • Workshops
    • Publicity Kit
  • Learn Taiko
    • Outdoor Workshops
    • Adult Recreational Taiko Class: Takoma Park
    • Advanced Skills Class
    • What’s Class Like?
    • Student Resources
  • See Taiko
    • Meet the Artist
    • Miyako Taiko
      • Member Resources
    • Sakura Taiko Fest
  • Media
    • Photos & Video
    • Press & Interviews
  • Blog
  • CONNECT 2020
    • Instructors
    • Stay CONNECTed
  • Calendar
  • Contact
You are here: Home / CONNECT 2018: A Taiko Gathering / CONNECT 2018: How do I get there?

CONNECT 2018: How do I get there?

fue taikonCONNECT 2018 will take place at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland in College Park, about 10 miles outside Washington, DC. There are lots of ways to get to the campus!

Maps & addresses

(in case you want to download or print anything before you leave home)
  • Easton Hall (a.k.a. The Dorms): 3917 Denton Service Lane, College Park, MD 20742
  • The Diner (a.k.a. The Food): 4121 Farm Dr, College Park, MD 20742.
  • The Clarice (a.k.a. The Drums): 8270 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742
    • Interior Map [pdf]
  • UMD [pdf] (a.k.a The Campus): College Park, MD 2074

How to get to the Clarice

(planes, trains, & automobiles)

By car

The DC area has a lot of awesome things to offer. Alas, our traffic is not one of those things, especially around rush hour! Here are some suggested routes, but it’s good to have Google Maps or Waze along for the ride!

 From Baltimore and points north, via I-95 South
  1. Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway East (I-495)
  2. I-95 South will merge to the left, joining I-495
  3. Take Exit 23 “201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt”
  4. Proceed south on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  5. At second light, turn right onto Campus Drive
  6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  7. Turn left onto U.S. Route 1
  8. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area [stay tuned for updated info about the best place to park on campus!]
From Virginia and points south, via Maryland side of Capital Beltway (I-495)

Recommended:

  1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Follow I-95/I-495 North toward Baltimore
  3. Take Exit 23 “201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt”
  4. Proceed south on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  5. At third light, turn right onto Campus Drive
  6. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  7. Turn left onto U.S. Route 1
  8. Follow signs to turn right into the Visitor Center parking area [stay tuned for updated info about the best place to park on campus!]

Alternate:

  1. Take I-95 North to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Follow I-95/I-495 North toward Baltimore
  3. Take exit 25, “U.S. 1 South, College Park”
  4. Proceed approximately two miles on U.S. Route 1 South
  5. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area [stay tuned for updated info about the best place to park on campus!]
From Washington, D.C. and points south or Baltimore and points north, via 295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway)
  1. Take 295 to its northern intersection with the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495)
  2. Exit at I-95/I-495 North
  3. Stay in right lane
  4. Take Exit 23 “201 Kenilworth Avenue Bladensburg Greenbelt”
  5. Proceed south on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  6. At third light, turn right onto Campus Drive
  7. Proceed approximately two miles to U.S. Route 1
  8. Turn left onto U.S. Route 1
  9. Follow signs to turn right into Visitor Center parking area [stay tuned for updated info about the best place to park on campus!]

By rail

Take Amtrak to DC’s Union Station. Then…
  1. Transfer to Metrorail system. Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  2. Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/U of MD station.
  3. The university’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the metrorail station. Shuttle-UM service between the College Park Station (Green line) and the center of campus is very frequent – every 8 minutes peak hours most weekdays – is offered year-round, and is open to everyone – no ID required.
  4. Get off the Shuttle-UM at the “M” (or second) stop for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Cross street and walk south toward Mitchell Building. [stay tuned for more specific info about which stop will be closest to where our registration will be!]

By plane

You can to get to College Park via public transportation from the airports, but it does involve a few changes along the way.

From Reagan National
  • Using Public Transportation
    • Reagan National Metro (Yellow Line) to College Park Metro (Green Line) switch from Yellow Line to Green Line at L’Enfant Plaza $3.35 (less if not during rush hour)
  • Super Shuttle Costs: $28.00 one-way
  • Taxi: 15 miles / 25 kilometers. Approximately $30
From BWI
  • Using Public Transportation
    • B30 metrobus to Greenbelt Metro $3.10 cash, and exact change is needed (Green Line) then Greenbelt Metro to College Park Metro stop (only one stop) $3.00 (Smart Trip Fare). For information on other metro fares, please click here.
    • Also, the MARC-Penn-line trains connect BWI airport with the New Carrollton Train Station. Click here for MARC Train fares.
  • Super Shuttle Costs: $32.00 one-way
  • Taxi: 25 miles / 40 kilometers. Approximately $60
From Dulles
  • Using Public Transportation
  • Washington Flyer Bus to West Falls Church Metro $9 then West Falls Church Metro (Orange line) to College Park Metro (Green line)
    switch from Orange Line to Green Line at L’Enfant Plaza $3.90 (less if not during rush hour)
  • Super Shuttle Costs: $39.00 one-way
  • Taxi: 58 miles / 67 kilometers. Washington Flyer Taxi approximately $80

CONNECT 2018

Meet the Artist Series

meet the artist

Join world-renowned taiko artists in an informal, intimate … read more

Taiko Voices

Mark H Taiko’s First Online “Meet the Artist” by Lee Blank

December 8, 2020 By Linda Lombardi

Building community and supporting other artists are founding principles of … [Read More...]

Subscribe

Sign up to get Taiko Voices in your Inbox!

Events & Workshops

Sat 30

Meet the Artist: Michelle Fujii & Toru Watanabe of Unit Souzou

January 30 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
United States

View More…

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Instagram

markhtaiko

Random Acts of Taiko

THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents a THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents another in our virtual “Meet the Artist” series - featuring Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe AND Unit Souzou ensemble! #virtualMeettheArtist #MHTpresents #unitsouzou
Happy New Year! Look - shiny and new! A new year n Happy New Year! Look - shiny and new! A new year now and... nothing is different... Still a pandemic, still political ridiculousness, still unemployed. But somehow, I have a sense of optimism for the future! Forward and forward, 2021!! #forwardandforward
“...it’s been emotional...” Trying not to lo “...it’s been emotional...” Trying not to lose the hard-learned lessons of this year but really ready to move forward. #2020weOUT
Our small Christmas crew befits our little Holiday Our small Christmas crew befits our little Holiday Celebration. Wishing everyone near and far a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Holiday Season and Hopeful 2021 - From Kristen, Mark, Roxie, Bella, and Rocket #randomactsofliving #HolidaySeason2020
Load More... Follow on Instagram

About Mark H

Mark H Rooney studies, performs, and teaches taiko: a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance, and excitement!

Interested in bringing taiko to your school, organization, or event? Contact Mark H. Mark will work with you to tailor a workshop or performance to meet your needs…
#randomactsoftaiko

Archives

MHTX

 

Links

Proud artist of

© 2021 Mark H Rooney · Built on the Genesis Framework · by Terry Buck Art