End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival is right around the corner! Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to 3 pm. ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist Doug Hill will be the MC for the races! Come be a part of the 1st annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival and spend the day in the charming town of...
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Those in the Charlotte Hall area seeking a great cup of coffee, latte, or tea need to discover the quiet and friendly atmosphere that is 66 Beans. However, there is more to the coffee lounge than just fresh brewed coffee,espresso and tea. The owners, Ashlee Sasscer and Sommer Clark have created a quality menu...
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The 7th District Optimist Club presents the Price of Freedom Music Fest, to be held on Saturday, June 22 at the 7th District Optimist Field (21804 Colton Point Road, Avenue). A car show will be held starting at 11:00 am. Music begins at 2:00 pm. No coolers allowed; food and drinks will be available...
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The Maryland Wineries Association will be hosting the Eat, Drink, Go Local event on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm The event will be held on Bay Avenue between 3rd and 7th Street and 5th Street between Bay and Chesapeake...
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Event to take place rain or shine The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County and the Leonardtown Commissioners will co-sponsor Flag Day 2013 festivities on Friday, June 14, on the Governmental Center Lawn in Leonardtown. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Leonard Hall Recreation Center,...
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Come to Beer Fest at the State House Green at Historic St. Mary’s City on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sample regional beers and local restaurants, demos, and shop select vendors while live music sets the beat at HSMC’s major fundraiser. Crafts tent, artist vendors, and a kids’ tent will...
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The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum present the Summer 2013 Bay Breeze Concert Series Thursday, June 13th at 7:30pm on the porch of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach: “Ruthie and the Wranglers” Rocking American Roots Music (FREE) Thursday, July 11th at 7:30pm on the porch of the...
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The Calvert Marine Museum Board of Governors submitted their 2014 Budget to the Calvert Board of County Commissioners for approval on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The budget, approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) was approved by the Museum Board of Governors at their April 17, 2013 meeting. The budget is lower than...
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A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring callers Elgin Perry & Elaine Syzmkowiak, will be held on Saturday, June 8 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico. The doors open at 7:00 pm and the dancing begins at 7:30 pm. Contra is a...
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The 28th Annual St. Mary’s County Crab Festival is going on today as scheduled at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The Crab Festival is a celebration of St. Mary’s Crab Culture and Cooking. Expect to find plenty of steamed hard crabs, crab soups, crab cakes, and other seafood dishes available for purchase. 11 a.m....
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Independence Day Concert Celebration – June 30 Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music, children’s activities, silent auctions, and a brown bag raffle at the Independence Day Concert Celebration on the waterfront at Sotterley Plantation on Sunday, June 30, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The event will feature...
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Event to take place rain or shine June 14, 2013 The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County and the Leonardtown Commissioners will co-sponsor Flag Day 2013 festivities on Friday, June 14, on the Governmental Center Lawn in Leonardtown. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Leonard...
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Who: Open to the Public When: Tuesday, June 11, 18 and 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Dan’s Mountain State Park Pythian Pavilion, 17410 Recreation Area Road SW, Lonaconing Cost: Free Contact: 301-895-5453 Musicians and spectators of all ages are invited to share and enjoy traditional folk, bluegrass and other celebrated Appalachian music...
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The traditional acoustic quartet with a “not-so” traditional song list. Drawing from a newer pool of standards, including 60′s pop, 70′s funk, r&b and classic rock – all with some original compositions thrown in the mix. We’re proof positive that while jazz is high level art, it’s also a lot of fun! Greg provided...
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Due to the pending inclement weather, the First Friday committee has decided to cancel outdoor activities for tomorrow, Friday, June 7th. We appreciate your understanding and the flexibility of The Piranhas, the Blue Crabs, the Leonardtown Lion Club and the local businesses who had outdoor activities planned. Please note that Macaroni Kid activities are...
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Musical Moments Sunday, June 9, 2013, 3:00 pm Debut performance of the Fair Winds Quintet and piano. Members include Erin Mitz, flute; Amy Hones, oboe; Tak Mato, clarinet; Lisa Holmes, horn; Mary Dugan, bassoon, and Eileen Peerless, piano. Program includes Gavotte and Tarantelle by Fritz Fuhrmeister; Lyric Essay by Donal Coakley; Sextet by Theodore...
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The St. Charles Companies welcomes local singer/songwriter, Sara Gray Band, to the waterfront stage at O’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park on Friday, June 7th at 7:00. This free concert is sure to entertain St. Charles and Waldorf residents of all ages, as Sara Gray entertains with original music and popular covers of pop, country and...
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Summerseat Farm held its inaugural Beer, Bands and BBQ event on Saturday, June 1, 2013, with clear skies and enthusiastic crowds. Sam Grow opened the show at 1:00 pm followed by Justin Myles Experience and One Louder. The bands energized the crowds and the place rocked. The Smithereens were the last to take the...
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The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Eat*Drink *Go Local will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Bay Avenue. Eat *Drink *Go Local is the premier local food and wine event in Southern Maryland with an open air Farmers Market feel. Browse local produce from...
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Under the Direction of Marvin VanDyke and Susan Eckerle Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 7:00 pm North Point High School Auditorium 2500 Davis Road Waldorf, MD 20603 Faculty and Staff members from Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Public Schools, local musicians, and military band members present a concert with music by Hindemith, Milhaud, Friedemann, Saint-Saens, Dukas and...
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Take a day cruise, watch a band play or spend a day on the farm. June’s calendar is packed full of exciting events. Saturday, June 1 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Luncheon Social Aboard the Historic Wm. B. Tennison Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Bring a friend or two along...
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Gala in the Garden! Le Bon Bayou Saturday, June 15th 2013 6:30 p.m. We have our 4th Annual Gala in the Garden coming up on June 15th, 2013! Participation in this important fundraiser allows us to continue our mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting our diverse cultures and environments and, importantly, to also serve...
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The St. Charles Companies welcomes acclaimed blues musician, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark to the St. Charles lakefront stage on Friday May 31st for a free concert. Anthony Clark is a world class musician who has performed and recorded with some of the best local and national blues acts. He started out playing the drums...
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With the sun shining brightly, although a bit windy, Chesapeake Beach held their annual Stars & Stripes Opening Ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, 2013 at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Greeting everyone at the entrance were members of the Young Marines, handing each one a flag and leaflet on the ceremony. The U S Naval...
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Group Earns Award from Barbershop Harmony Society The College of Southern Maryland’s Barbershop Chorus, “Southern Mix,” directed by Paul W. Douglass II, earned the first place award for Southern Division Plateau AA and was placed 12th overall in competitions of the Mid-Atlantic District Barbershop Harmony Society April 27. Southern Mix is open to CSM...
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The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Bay Avenue. Entry into Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL is free of charge, and attendees can shop the market and enjoy artisans and craft vendors, live local music and...
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July 8 – 12, 2013 Christ Church 112 E. Charles Street La Plata Now in its 5th Year! Flute lessons, Flute ensembles, Arts & Crafts, Recitals, Optional Piano Lessons. Staffed by all professional flutists & educators. Ages 8-18, maximum 20 students. There are still spaces available! Don’t Miss Out! Visit http://lsnell.mtacc.org for more information...
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La Plata Town Hall Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Friday Night, May 24! Join us for the Friday night Summer Concert Series. The weekly concerts take place from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne Street. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn...
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BENEFITS WOMEN’S GROUP HOME ‘Chesapeake Swing Band Performs ‘Live’ at Chesapeake Beach’ On Friday, July 12, 2013, 8:00 pm-11:00 pm, the Board of Directors at Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) hosts its annual fundraiser ‘Moonlight Dance on the Bay’ at Chesapeake Resort and Spa-Rod & Reel Restaurant, 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach. The...
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California-Lexington Park’s First Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Open May 29 Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open its doors at 23064 Three Notch Rd., California, Md., May 29. This will give California- and Lexington Park-area residents the chance to experience the lively, neighborhood hangout that makes Potbelly Sandwich Shop “The Best Place for Lunch.” Hanh Schofield...
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On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at SAYSF Bible Church in Lexington Park, first responders, family and guests came together for a special worship service. The service honored Sheriff’s Deputies, State Troopers, Correction Officers, Dispatchers, Fire, Rescue, and Advanced Life Support personnel for their service to their communities. The Civil Air Patrol posted colors and...
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Community Concert Series presents Internationally Acclaimed Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns to perform June 15 St. Mary’s Ryken announces the inaugural season of the Community Concert Series. This summer, enjoy critically acclaimed performances at SMR’s Romuald Hall Theater. First up is a concert with Anthony Kearns of the Irish Tenors. Called the “voice of the century,” Mr....
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Max Impact will kick off Memorial Day Weekend at the waterfront venue. Commissioned in 2005, the band’s seven members perform exciting original music — rock, country, patriotic favorites as well as classic and current pop hits. In addition to entertaining military and civilian audiences in the United States, Max Impact has thrilled troops with...
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This year’s Bluegrass for Hospice-2013 is in full swing of planning and it’s looking to be an exciting year for the event. Headlining this year will be Larry Sparks, celebrating 50 years in Bluegrass entertainment, along with Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, a Rebel recording artist. The event will be held on Saturday October...
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Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, a Maryland Benefit LLC, announced the details of the 2013 “Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival” at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick, Maryland on June 15 and 16 are now complete. Advance tickets went on Sale on April 25. Discounts are available for online purchases at...
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Celebrate Southern Maryland’s rich rural history with a day of fun for the whole family! On Sunday, June 2, 2013, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) will welcome back Children’s Day on the Farm with a mix of classic favorites and new attractions. The event is free and offers a wide...
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, under threatening skies, the Lusby Business Association held their annual Shop Local/ Spring Fling to promote businesses in the three shopping centers – Lusby Commons, Town Square and Lusby Hills Shopping Center. And there were plenty of businesses to celebrate. The rain stopped in time to let vendors set...
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Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased to announce that Bonnie Raitt and the Sunday May 19 lineup for the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival has set a Sunday ticket sales record for the festival. The previous Sunday record was held by Little Feat in 1998 and Jonny Lang in 1999. Overall one day record is...
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Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased to announce that Bonnie Raitt and the Sunday May 19 lineup for the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival has set a Sunday ticket sales record for the festival. The previous Sunday record was held by Little Feat in 1998 and Jonny Lang in 1999. Overall one day record is...
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The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale was in concert at The Great Hall in Lusby on Saturday, May 4. The Encore Chorale was conducted by Krystal Rickard McCoy from St. Mary’s College and accompanied by Erin Tennyson, on the piano. Encore is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an artistic environment for adults age 55...
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FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 17TH, FOR FREE CONCERT The St. Charles Companies welcomes the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers to the St. Charles free waterfront Sunset Concert Festival on Friday, May 17th at 7 p.m. As the U.S. Navy’s premier contemporary entertainment ensemble, the Cruisers feature eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. Formed in 1999...
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Anthony Evans Jr. of The Voice to Perform at Life Church This Saturday to Raise Funds for Clinton Christian School Professional gospel singer Anthony Evans Jr., most recently known as a television contestant on The Voice, will be performing live in concert this Saturday at Life Church in Upper Marlboro. The event is being...
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Summer’s Twilight Performances Chautauqua Opens Series at La Plata Campus July 9, 10, 11 The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Twilight Performance Series returns this summer with a new line-up to include history, music and theater. The free, family-friendly, outdoor series will feature local artists performing a variety of country, traditional bluegrass, Latin jazz...
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Free, Friday night concerts run for 19 weeks at 7PM The Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series for 2013 gets underway Memorial Day weekend with the 25th Hour Band performing on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall, 7PM, Friday May 24, 2013. This will be the first of 19 Friday night concerts that...
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The St. Charles Companies welcomes Little Paul and Company to the free waterfront Sunset Concert Festival in St. Charles, on Friday, May 10th at 7:00 PM. Raised on the riverbanks of Southern Maryland, Little Paul started playing guitar at 15 and has enjoyed a career built on his renditions of classic blues, rock and...
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association dedicated its second annual Pride in the Park Parade to the 70 year partnership with Patuxent Naval Air Station. The Naval Air Station was commissioned in 1943 and April 1st was the 70th year since the installation was opened. This year’s parade kicked off at 10 am...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society in collaboration with COSMIC Symphony presents: A Night at the Opera (Great Opera Choruses and Overtures) with special guests the Schubert Singers, Southern Maryland’s own Children’s Chorus. COSMIC and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society are once again joining forces for an outstanding concert of great Choral and Orchestral works. COSMIC,...
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Actors from The Newtowne Players’ production of Godspell will march along with the many groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for this Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance...
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Auditions for Summer CSM Productions 6 p.m., May 20-21, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for four productions with performances to take place between July 19 and Aug. 3, including Friday morning performances for selected...
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May 1 – Cinema Café features Forest Gump. 6:00-8:30pm. Simple-minded, good-hearted Forrest Gump unwittingly finds himself in the middle of major milestones in American history. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. May 3 – First Free Friday at Calvert Marine Museum features Patuxent Voices, performing “The Life of a Woman” concert at 7:00...
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The Lusby Business Association will host its 4th customer appreciation event, Shop Local/Spring Fling Block Party, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 12 pm-3 pm. The community event will be filled with lots of family fun activities including: live music, karaoke, moon bounce, soccer challenge, Tom Critters party animals, Solomons Fire Department exhibit &...
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Join us for the Friday night Summer Concert Series. The weekly concerts take place from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne Street. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are...
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May 3 to August 30 Fridays, 7:00 pm Charles County’s most popular outdoor concert series returns May 3 when reggae band Peter Humphrey and Oasis Group kick off the Sunset Concert Festival at 7 p.m. on stage at O’Donnell Lake in St. Charles. With a mission to “Quench Your Musical Thirst,” this local...
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Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club Among Groups Performing at Pride in the Park Parade Spring Ridge Middle School’s Rhythm Club is among nine new groups participating in the second annual Pride in the Park parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 4 in Lexington Park. The Rhythm Club is widely known across the county for...
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On Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 2 pm, The Great Hall at 10210 H G Trueman Road in Lusby, will feature a spring concert “A Salute to American Composers” by the Southern Maryland Encore Chorale. The concert is presented by Encore: Creativity for Older Adults. Krystal Rickard McCoy will conduct the free concert. For...
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This family fun event for all ages will be held Saturday, April 27, 12-5 p.m., at the Wilson Ennis Clubhouse, 3150 Solomons Island Road North in Huntingtown. For information please visit: http://www.co.cal.md.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=126 Admission is free and the event will feature an afternoon of music, entertainment and giveaways. Learn about self defense, Internet safety and healthy...
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Friday, April 26 – 8:00 pm Concert by Ritmo Caché CSM’s Latin Ensemble Guest percussionist, Dr. David Constantine of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band. Fine Arts Center, Theatre. Admission: $5 in advance; $7 day of concert. Saturday, April 27 5:00 pm – Festival Buffet featuring Hispanic and American fare. Fine Arts Center, Room 143, Free admission. 6:00...
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Museum and All activities FREE on May 4, 2013 If you love traditional music, then come on down to the Calvert Marine Museum on Saturday, May 4 and enjoy the toe-tapping sounds on the Traditional Music stage in the Corbin Pavilion. Kicking off at 11:00 will be Folk Salad Trio with their sweet harmonies...
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Godspell (music by Steven Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak) is a pop-rock musical celebrating the Gospel according to Matthew. Jesus’ teachings come to life in a spirited and exuberant fashion and culminate in a poignant and powerful depiction of the Last Supper and crucifixion. The Newtowne Players will perform Godspell Thursdays through Sundays, May...
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Flowers are blooming and birds are singing. It is springtime in Calvert County and that means there is a lot to see and do. Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and Friday, May 3 (1 p.m.) Behind-the-Scenes MAC Lab Tours Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society in collaboration with COSMIC Symphony presents: A Night at the Opera (Great Opera Choruses and Overtures) with special guests the Schubert Singers, Southern Maryland’s own Children’s Chorus. COSMIC and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society are once again joining forces for an outstanding concert of great Choral and Orchestral works. COSMIC,...
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3 Chicks Promotions, LLC, an event planning and marketing company, announced a number of activities that will be happening at the Southern Maryland Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo (SOMD Women’s Show and Kids’ Expo) set for Saturday, April 27. The second, tri-county event which focuses on women and their influential purchasing and decision-making power,...
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Friday, May 3 – First Free Friday. Patuxent Voices, Southern Maryland’s premiere women’s A cappella group, will perform “The Life of a Woman” concert at 7:00 p.m. FREE 30-minute boat rides on the Wm. B. Tennison. Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse open and free to the public, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May...
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Saturday, June 8, 2013 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm La Plata Town Hall Registration Deadline May 1 The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold ArtsFest 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, at the La Plata Town Hall! This annual countywide outdoor event celebrates ALL the arts in...
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Performances by flutists from the DC Area, featuring Troy Paoloantonio, FSW Young Artist Competition Winner 2010 & member of the world-renowned US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corp, and Emma Resmini, 13-year phenom from Fairfax, Virginia. Saturday, May 4, 2013, 2:00 pm Christ Church 112 Charles Street La Plata, Maryland 20646 Free...
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TEDDY BEAR EMERGENCY ROOM KEEPS KIDS FASCINATED WHILE BIGGEST LOSER PETE THOMAS ENERGIZES CROWD AT THE 2013 HEART AND DIABETES HEALTH EXPO Date: April 27 8am to Noon Each child gets their own patient—a cuddly teddy bear in the Kid’s Emergency Room. While real Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses guide them through medical procedures. The intent...
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Join us for Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, where you will learn how to make your life, and our community, healthier – environmentally! Explore more than 80 booths where you will talk with leaders and educators in green living, see the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology, learn how to lower...
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Enjoy a full day of activities and entertainment as the College of Southern Maryland presents its very first Renaissance Festival. The festivities commence on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 8:00 pm, as the CSM Chorale performs a Madrigal Concert in the FA Theatre. Advanced tickets are $5; $7 at the door. Friday morning, April...
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Solomons Maritime Festival – Saturday, May 4, 2013 Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 4 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s eighth annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations, and free boat rides offer something for every member of your...
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St. Mary’s College Jazz Band, Calvert County Southern Middle School Jazz Band Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month — April 19 On Friday, April 19, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Jazz Band and the Calvert County Southern Middle School Jazz Band will present a concert celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month. The St. Mary’s Jazz Band, led...
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Leonardtown Earth Day Celebration 2013 is on Sunday, April 21 from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Talk to experts in soil and water conservation, animal rescue, solar energy, gardening, and recycling. See bee keeping and yarn spinning demonstrations and visit live animal exhibits. Enjoy the scenic walk to the Wharf for free kayak and...
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The May 2013 Charles County Department of Community Services issue of The SCOOP will be available online at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS on Monday, April 22. Printed copies of the SCOOP will also be available at your local senior center starting on Monday, April 22. The SCOOP contains news, special events, and trips. This issue also features...
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The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold ArtsFest 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, at the La Plata Town Hall! This annual countywide outdoor event celebrates ALL the arts in Charles County: music, visual art, drama, dance and literature. Now in its 21st year, it is the...
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Saturday, June 8, 2013 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm La Plata Town Hall Registration Deadline May 1 The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold ArtsFest 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, at the La Plata Town Hall! This annual countywide outdoor event celebrates ALL the arts in...
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Chesapeake Bay Events, Inc. is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2013 Southern Maryland Blues Festival which is being held on September 7th and 8th at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. The inaugural Southern Maryland Blues Festival has mixed a whole lot of Blues, with a little Zydeco, some funk and soul,...
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Celebrate La Plata, the Annual Spring Festival comes to La Plata Town Hall on Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This family event will include free activities for children of all ages, live entertainment, craft vendors, delicious food for sale and the La Plata Bed Races. Over 40 craft and business...
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Area’s Biggest Single-Day, Family Friendly Event Growing To Larger Scale This Saturday, April 13th From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The Blue Crabs have announced plans for their annual season-opening Fan Fest celebration at Regency Furniture Stadium, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year’s event will also feature...
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Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) will host two music performances this month. On Friday, April 19, Patty Casey and Tom MacKenzie, formerly of Woods Tea Company, will share their unique brand of acoustic folk music in the State House. The duo, performing as Shady Rill, offers a range of sounds — everything from French...
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Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in concert on Saturday April 27, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church in Sunderland; Sunday April 28, 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons in a joint benefit concert for SMILE, Inc. with St. Maries Musica; and Sunday May 5, 3:00 p.m....
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Peter Humphrey and the Oasis Band to Kick Off the Season on May 3rd The St. Charles Companies announces the return of The Sunset Concert Series to the St. Charles and Waldorf communities on May 3rd, marking the fifth year for the highly popular free outdoor music festival. The 2013 season will open with...
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Fairy and Gnome Homes, artLAB clubs, and Volunteering Opportunities Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) presents a very magical Annmarie After Hours on Friday, May 3, 2013, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in celebration of the 4th annual Fairies in the Garden Exhibit of 60 fairy and gnome homes, created by members...
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Waldorf West Library April 13, 2:00 – 3:00 The Southern Maryland members of Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation will be performing blues concert. Archie Edwards was a Washington DC bluesman and barber known for performing country or Piedmont blues. He had regular Saturday afternoon jam sessions at his barbershop in northeast Washington...
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Registration Deadline May 1 The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) will hold ArtsFest 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, at the La Plata Town Hall! This annual countywide outdoor event celebrates ALL the arts in Charles County: music, visual art, drama, dance and literature. Now in its 21st...
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St. Mary’s County Hits for Heroes wooden bat softball tournament will be held June 1st and June 2nd, 2013. Hits for Heroes is sponsored through the American Legion Post 54 in Compton and supported by the combined efforts of the St. Mary’s County Over 40 Men’s Softball League, American Legion Posts in Compton and...
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Text Message: a teen art exhibit at Annmarie Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, announces juror and merit awards for seven teen recipients from the 2013 Text Message: a teen art exhibit. The opening night was held on Friday, March 15, 5:00 – 8:00 pm and was attended by over 100...
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CSM Finishes Ward Virts Season With Pianist, Brian Ganz, May 5 The College of Southern Maryland will close out the Ward Virts Concert Series with classical pianist, Brian Ganz at 3 p.m., May 5 at the Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119. Ganz’s performance is the final of six in the concert series, which is...
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The College of Southern Maryland’s 10th Annual Jazz Festival will begin 8 pm, April 5, at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center with the Randy Runyon Trio and will continue 8 pm, April 6, with performances by Solid Brass, CSM’s Big Band Jazz Ensemble directed by Randy Runyon Sr. with special guest artists...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Northern Senior Activity Center is set to welcome the season by hosting a Spring Fling dance on Friday, April 5. Featured music will include R&B, Oldies, Top Hits and line dancing favorites. Those planning to attend are asked to dress in their spring best....
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Chesapeake Bay Events is pleased to announce that the 1st Southern Maryland Blues Festival will be held September 7th and 8th, 2013 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick, Maryland. All of the net proceeds from this festival will go to End Hunger in Calvert County. Festival lineup should be announced in about...
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Spring is here, bringing plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy all that Calvert County has to offer. Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 (all day) Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-586-8562 • www.jefpat.org The public is invited to free Monday Memories guided...
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Southern Maryland Riders and Advocates Host Safety RallyMotorcycle Safety is a Serious Issue On Sunday, April 14, 2013 (rain date April 28) riders, rider educators, insurance companies, rider clubs, organizations and other advocates will host a Motorcycle Safety Rally at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department starting at 11 a.m. for a Blessing of the Bikes...
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The Calvert Marine Museum hosts BRING YOUR PARENTS TO THE MUSEUM DAY on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to 5 pm. This new event is aimed at the pre-school crowd and their parents, and sponsored by PNC’s Grow Up Great Initiative. There will be museum educators stationed throughout the museum showing parents how...
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St Mary’s Musica and The Patuxent Voices will perform in a benefit concert on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Solomons. The concert is free but they will be accepting free will donations that will be used be to support S.M.I.L.E. Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.,...
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Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) is excited to present a Homespun Coffee House Concert featuring Lynn Hollyfield at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico on Friday, March 22, 2013. Blend a powerful, passionate singer, a crisp, acoustic guitar player and a heartfelt observer of the world and you will...
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Patuxent Voices is showcasing The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. Performances are Saturday April 27, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church in Sunderland; Sunday April 28, in a joint benefit concert for SMILE, Inc. with St. Mary’s Musica at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, at 3:00 p.m.;...
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Searching for some holiday fun for the entire family? Then make plans to attend the 30th annual Easter Festival at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown. The event, hosted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks, takes place on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. rain or...
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March 29 – Jellyfish may be annoying to some, but they are an important part of the food chain. Join an interpreter at the jellyfish exhibit to learn more about this critical part of the ecosystem. 15 minute program starts at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on the hour. March 30 –...
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End Hunger In Calvert County is selected as 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival charity. Bonnie Raitt headlines and closes festival. For the second year in a row, End Hunger In Calvert County has been selected by Chesapeake Bay Events as a partner charity for the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival. The annual Blues Festival will...
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On Sunday, March 3, 2013, a concert to benefit Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Interfaith Build, was held at Middleham and St. Peter’s Great Hall in Lusby. The performance by Ping, an a cappella group from St. Mary’s College, under the direction of Larry E Vote, Director, spanned the centuries. The attendance was estimated at...
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Tickets are on sale now for the St. Mary’s Ryken Spring Gala, “A Knight in Central Park” on Saturday, March 23, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall. The event is black-tie optional and features dancing, dinner and a silent auction. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information and to reserve your...
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March 22 – April 14 Friday – Saturday, 8:00 pm Sunday, 3:00 pm Port Tobacco Players Theater, La Plata A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970′s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is making a comeback, instructing a...
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In its 13th year of hosting the Mardi Gras fundraising gala, United Way of Calvert County threw a juke joint-inspired party with plenty of “swing” for over 300 of Calvert County’s finest on Saturday, March 2, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina in Solomons. With major support by Royal Crown Presenting sponsors...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending its concert, “Shamrock Shenanigans: The Sequel,” featuring music of the British Isles with a focus on the songs of Ireland. A few years ago the CCAS performed its first “Shamrock Shenanigans” concert and was encouraged by audience members to revisit...
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Auditions for Tommy At Port Tobacco Playhouse March 26 & 28, 7:00 pm March 30, 9 am Port Tobacco Players Theater, La Plata Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theater piece, preferable from a rock opera or similar genre (nothing from the show). You must bring sheet music – no a cappella...
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Do you like a little bit of Rock-N-Roll and have a passion for animals? We do! The Fabulous Hubcaps will be hosting a Saturday night fundraiser for the Humane Society of Calvert County on March 9, 2013 beginning at 7:30 pm. Get out your poodle skirts, saddle shoes and slick back your hair and...
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CSM La Plata Campus Registration Deadline: March 15 CSM is presenting a Renaissance Festival, April 19 – 20, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, which will feature theatre and music of the Renaissance period. To round out the festival atmosphere, the college is seeking vendors including period foods, arts, crafts, games, jugglers, and magicians...
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The Charles County Department of Community Services offers many trips and tours throughout the calendar year-bus trips, overnight trips, and “Fly Away” trips in which you travel to far away destinations such as the British landscapes. Upcoming Trips and Tours (All Ages): New York City on your Own – Date: Saturday, May 18. Registration...
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March lets us know that spring is just around the corner as we enjoy longer days, warmer temperatures and more outdoor activities. There is plenty to do in Calvert County this month. Friday, March 1 (5-8 p.m.) First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com The museum is...
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Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition Band will delight music lovers with their “hard-driving” bluegrass sound at the annual Bluegrass Concert and Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 16. The event will be at the Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco), from 5:30 – 9 p.m. A delicious spaghetti dinner will be served...
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Step inside a New Orleans Juke Joint, and you would find a relaxed, bluesy atmosphere, plenty of southern soul food and good times all around. This year’s United Way of Calvert County Mardi Gras on Saturday, March 2 at Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina in Solomons aims to evoke the heyday of juke joints...
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The College of Southern Maryland welcomes soprano Theresa Bickham and pianist Rachel Roulet performing at the Ward Virts Concert Series at 3:00 pm, March 10, at the Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119. Bickham made her European debut in 2007 singing scenes from “La Traviata” under the direction of Maestro Eduardo Mueller. Most recently she...
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CSM La Plata Campus March 1, 7:00 pm March 2, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm The College of Southern Maryland’s Children’s Theatre Company presents its musical production of “Snow White Goes West,” a book by Jim Eiler based on the Grimms’ Brothers Tale. The story is Snow White with a Stetson. Set during the...
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Art classes for families, kids, and adults…register today! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) in Solomons, Maryland, offers a variety of art classes for all adults and children. Advance registration is required. Call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.orgfor detailed information. Adult Classes: Painting Annmarie Garden will present a Watercolor Class, a two class...
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The vocal ensemble PING will present a concert of a capella music at the Great Hall of Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish in Lusby on Sunday March 3, at 4 pm. The concert, open to the public, will be presented as a fundraiser in support of the Interfaith Build for Patuxent Humanity and donations...
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All in One Festival Promotes Local Charities Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, a Maryland Public Benefit LLC), announced today details on its 2013 benefit event. The event, the “Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival” will take place over a period of two days at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick, Maryland on...
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The Newtowne Players announce open auditions for the upcoming musical Godspell. People interested in helping with the technical and support crew are also welcome. The show runs May 3-19, 2013. There are roles for 10-15 actors of all ages. Godspell (music by Steven Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak) is a pop-rock musical celebrating the Gospel...
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Serenade your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with a “Valen-Tunes Phone-A-Gram”. Members of the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society will call your sweetie and sing, in 4-part harmony, the love song of your choice (choose from four songs). This is a wonderful gift from across the miles or from across the room. The fee is quite...
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The 2013 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available. The Visitors Guide contains information on shopping, restaurants and county visitor attractions like Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, historic churches, five local wineries and many other places of interest. The guide...
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Cold weather is no reason to stay inside in February. From markets to lessons in history, Calvert County has plenty to offer this month. Friday, Feb. 1 (5-8 p.m.) First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com The museum is open and free to the public. The Annapolis...
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On February 9th, 2013 the Bugeye Ball will take you on an adventure to the Pacific Rim and promises to be an exotic evening of dining, dancing and casino gaming. Ken’s Creative Kitchen will prepare a menu inspired by the cuisines of Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. Live music by the Big Money Band...
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Feb. 1 – First FREE Friday at Calvert Marine Museum with entertainment by The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition and the Calvert County Watermen exhibit, 5 to 8 p.m. Performance at 6:30 p.m. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 410-326-2042 Feb. 2 – Groove Span Duo, Jennifer Cooper and Carl Reichelt, perform jazz favorites at Back Creek Bistro in Solomons. 6:30-9:30...
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The Robert D. Stethem Educational Center is hosting a Career and Technology Education (CTE) open house on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Programs available include heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), automotive technician, horticultural services, interactive media production and pharmacy technician. Current sophomores are eligible to apply for CTE programs to start in...
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Jan. 23 – Calvert Library Winter Interlude Series presents the Kappa Paul Band for some toe-tapping, soul-warming music at the Prince Frederick Branch, 7 pm. FREE Jan. 24 – Valentine Open Mic Night at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Branch, 7 pm. Share your love/hate poetry, stories, music and improv. Register for 10 minute slot...
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Free Concerts at Calvert Library start Wednesday-Winter Interludes It is going to be very cold this week, but Calvert Library Prince Frederick is promising to warm things up for you. Last year, because there were so many other spring and summer concert opportunities, they converted their May Tuesday Tunes to Wednesday Winter Interludes. It...
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To celebrate the amazing Baltimore Ravens, a founding sports partner of the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge, this Saturday’s 17th annual Plunge is being turned into the world’s largest and most unique Purple Passion Pep-Party that will include plunging Ravens cheerleaders and band members, as well as lots of spirit as we raise...
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Little Flower School Annual Benefit Auction – Saturday Night Fever! Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 5 pm. Buffet Style Dinner Catered by Rita B. Auctioneer- Mr. Dan Raley. Music by Bobby Rowand of FI Sound Productions. Live & Silent Auctions, Games & Raffles. A drawing for a gorgeous 2 carat oval tanzanite ring set...
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CSM Presents: “The Musical Stories of Journeys.” 7 p.m., Feb. 8, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Dr. David Hildebrand offers audience members a mixture of mostly live musical selections, plus some recorded, accompanied by appropriate images as they take in the ballads and songs that tell...
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Do you like to sing? The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will be conducting auditions on Monday, January 7, and Monday, January 14, beginning at 6:30 pm by appointment. Alternate dates may be arranged. All auditions will take place at Peace Lutheran Church, 401 E. Smallwood Dr, Waldorf....
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CalvART Gallery rolls out a new art show, “Subterranean Landscapes,” for the New Year. Visiting artist, George Stolt paintings are colorful and intensely emotional. Saturday, January 12 from 5 PM to 8 PM celebrates “Subterranean Landscapes” with an evening of drink, food and music by guitarist, Bob Spanburg at CalvART Gallery. “Subterranean Landscapes” explores...
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The Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a Gala Reception and Dance, at the Old Waldorf School on Saturday evening, November 17, 2012. The event, in addition to serving as the organization’s annual grants award ceremony, was an opportunity for the organization to commemorate its founding in 1987. The...
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Flat Iron Farm with it’s beautiful holiday decorations and festive cheer is open every night for you to drive-through the Christmas light show. The “walk-around Christmas Village” is open Thursday through Sunday where children can walk around and see Santa in the Riding Arena. At Flat Iron Farm, people are free to walk around...
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The Varsity Glee Club of Purdue University of West Lafayette, Indiana returns to Washington, D.C. to perform at an Inaugural Ball. While in the area, this highly entertaining group will perform a special concert at the College of Southern Maryland in the Theatre on the La Plata Campus, Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 7...
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The Phoenix Awards 2013 are coming to Port Tobacco Players Theatre Feb. 16, 2013. The awards show will be for any local band in the Southern Maryland area and will be set up and presented just like “The Grammys”. The dress will be “rock formal” and this will be “the place to be” if...
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The Calvert Marine Museum, home of Tom Wisner’s Chestory Archives, announces the release of a new songbook/CD set: Singing the Chesapeake: Children’s Songs by Tom Wisner This long awaited collection of children’s songs by Tom Wisner, “Bard of the Chesapeake,” shares the living, streaming echoes of a unique, lifelong dedication and creative act of...
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Do you like to sing? The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, will be conducting auditions on Monday, January 7th and Monday, January 14th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. by appointment. Alternate dates may be arranged. All auditions will take place at Peace Lutheran Church, 401 E. Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD...
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In the spirit of the holidays and as part of our ongoing efforts to remind motorists of driving dangers, especially during this time of year, the Maryland State Police music department has prepared this public safety message with the deepest respect for and apologies to the popular song of the season, “The Twelve Days...
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Enjoy live entertainment, discount nights, themed nights, and the wonder of the holidays! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) will have live entertainment, light snacks and refreshments (provided by the Dream Weaver Holiday Café), themed and discount nights during Garden In Lights, through January 1, 2013, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, weather...
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More than 780 of the most musically talented high school students in the Eastern region of the United States have been selected to perform in the 2013 NAfME All-Eastern Honors Ensembles. Selected to perform in the All-Eastern Honors Choir are the following students from Calvert County, Maryland. Alexander Cooper, Huntingtown High School Jessica Huber,...
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The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch) is announcing its inaugural season in January 2013. Any young musician entering grades six through twelve with at least one year of musical study may audition for the SMYOrch. Younger musicians may audition, and at the discretion of the Director, may be accepted. Auditions are anticipated for January...
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A Big Band Holiday Celebration CSM La Plata Campus The College of Southern Maryland’s presents “A Cool Christmas Concert: A Big Band Holiday Celebration,” featuring performances of holiday jazz and classic big band numbers. Comprised of members of the community, professional musicians, high school and college students, Solid Brass will perform. Admission: $5 in...
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Christmas Comes to St. Mary’s opened last weekend at Historic St. Mary’s City. Happy visitors’ good cheer wasn’t diminished by balmy weather as they toured Town Center, learned about colonial holiday traditions, sampled wassail, assembled Christmas crafts, and enjoyed live music. The First Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir kicked off a series of concerts in the...
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In Lusby Commons, the Christmas tree had been decorated and was waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. While awaiting his arrival, Girl Scouts were leading the crowd in the singing of Christmas Carols and old favorites. Those in the audience were handed sheets with the words so all could participate. Hot chocolate added a...
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Dec. 7 – Jan. 1. 6-9 pm weather permitting Entertainment by: Dec. 7 – Folk Salad Trio Dec. 8 – Jim & Kathy Dec. 9 – Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet Dec. 13 – Calvert Brass Consortium & George Washington Carver Elem. Primary Chorus Dec. 14 – So....
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December 1 Breakfast with Santa – Join jolly old St. Nicholas for a light breakfast. Enjoy a retelling of Moore’s classic A Visit from St. Nicholas and a special photo with Santa. Includes admission to Christmas Comes to St. Mary’s. Two seatings – 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at The Inn at Brome Howard....
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The weather outside may be frightful this month, but that should not stop residents and visitors from getting out and enjoying what Calvert County has to offer. Through Monday, Dec. 31 Endangered Species: Watermen of the Chesapeake Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com This is a temporary exhibit featuring...
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On Saturday, Dec. 1, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Hospice of St. Mary’s held its annual fundraiser the Festival of Trees. According to one Hospice spokesperson, “This is great, we opened our doors and 102 people came in the first half hour. It’s our biggest Festival of Trees ever.” The beautifully decorated trees...
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Begin your holiday celebrations with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday and Saturday, December 7 – 8, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. In addition to all of the attractions on the island, from the Garden in Lights to the lighted boat parade on Saturday, the museum is serving up its own smorgasbord...
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Huntingtown High School came alive with spectacularly decorated Christmas trees at the 24th Annual Festival of Trees for Calvert Hospice. Walking down the hallway, lined with trees, one had to stop and admire all the work that went into the decorations and decorating. This year the theme was “Joyful Holidays” and it was a...
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Just in time for the holidays, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 is North Beach’s “Jollyfest on 7th”. This enchanting day begins with the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade starting at noon. The parade route ends at the entrance of a wonderland filled with amazing artists and holiday festivities. 30+ local artists and vendors will be...
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November 17 – January 01, 2013 5th Annual Ornament Show and Sale – Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center - This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees...
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This years Festival of Trees will be held at Huntingtown High School, November 23-25. General Admission will be Friday from 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 adults, Seniors $4, children (4-12) $2 and children under 3 are free. The Festival features hallways of beautifully...
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The annual Prince Frederick Art Walk is back! Organized by the artists of CalvART Gallery,the 2012 Prince Frederick Artwalk is December 8th from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and capped off with one of CalvART Gallery’s famous Receptions from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. with a wonderful Gifts of a Lifetime raffle basket full...
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Leonardtown’s “Christmas on the Square”- ring in the holiday season on Friday, November 23rd from 5 – 9:00 PM with Leonardtown’s annual “Christmas on the Square” and “Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” held on Washington Street in the Leonardtown Square. Bring the whole family out for live entertainment starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy holiday music,...
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With an increase of about $2,500.00 and another successful year, Bluegrass For Hospice-2012 brought in $22,959.09 from this year’s event. The event was held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, MD. The day was enjoyed by many fans of Bluegrass music. There were many door prizes given...
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The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society and COSMIC Symphony present: Gloria by Francis Poulenc and Messiah by George Frideric Handel This Christmas season the COSMIC Symphony under the direction of Vladimir Lande, and the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the direction of Michael Santana and Leroy Pressley, are joining forces to present two masterworks. Francis...
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They have performed at Buckingham Palace and the White House and now are coming to St. Mary’s Ryken. The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at St. Mary’s Ryken on Thursday, December 6, at 7 p.m. in the Romuald Hall Theater on the lower campus. St. Mary’s Ryken is located at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd.,...
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On Friday, November 16th from 6pm to 8pm, you are invited to enjoy an evening in our Christmas Wonderland. The event is being sponsored by Greenstreet Gardens to support the Captain Avery Museum. The elegant evening will feature wine, music and light fare. Music will be provided by the Calvert Brass Consortium. Vendors will...
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Schubert Singers, a concert choir for children, will present Epiphany concerts at 7:00 Friday, January 4, at Christ Church (600 Farmington Road West, Accokeek, MD 20607), at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, at Grace Lutheran Church (1200 Charles St., La Plata, 20646), and at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at All Saints Lutheran Church...
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Auditions for new members will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Christ Church, 112 East Charles, Street, La Plata, MD 20646. Parents of interested singers may register their children for an audition time by contacting Paula FitzGerald at (301) 512-1183 or SchubertSingers@gmail.com. The directors will be listening for...
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The Twain Lecture Series of St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents “Music & Truth,” a musical performance by Nashville songwriter John Reynolds and traditional/roots musician Gary Kirkland. Professor Ben Click, director of the Twain Lecture Series, will also provide commentary from the works of Mark Twain during the event. “Music & Truth” will take...
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The following is a list of activities in Calvert County from the Calvert Arts Council for November. Nov. 1 thru Nov. 21 – Artworks@7th Gallery Show featuring works by Suzanne Shelden and Nevin Bossart. Opening Reception Nov. 3, 1 to 5 pm. (410) 286-5278 www.artworksat7th.com Nov. 1, 5, 8, 15, 17, 19 & 26...
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It is getting cooler outside and most of the fun is moving indoors. From art exhibits to museum tours, there is plenty to see and do in Calvert County in November. Through Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 GLITZ: Art That Sparkles! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons Thursday, Nov. 8...
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The 3rd annual Monster Rockfish Festival has morphed this year into Bite By Bite -THE RockFEASTival for 2012! The Rockfish FEASTival will be held on Sunday, November 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Greenwell State Park at the Manor House. The Greenwell Foundation, in collaboration with Chef Daniel Roys, Morris Point Catering,...
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Family Plantation Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2012 from 10 am – 4 pm at Sotterley Plantation, offering a full day of wonderment and Christmas spirit! Let Santa know what you want for Christmas, purchase scrumptious treats from Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, sing along with carolers, make...
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Tom MacKenzie and Patti Casey, formerly with Wood’s Tea Company and now performing as Shady Rill, will perform in the State House at Historic St. Mary’s City on November 4. Patti and Tom’s careers, those collectively span decades. With richly diverse musical influences that stretch from the British Isles to Quebec to deepest Appalachia,...
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This year’s “Bluegrass For Hospice-2012” is scheduled for Saturday October 27, 2012 at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, Maryland and will feature two of the top names in Bluegrass music today. Fiddler Michael Cleveland and his award-winning band Flamekeeper along with the up and coming Brother/Sister Duo, The Roy’s, from Nashville, Tennessee....
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The Charles County Commissioners are hosting the special event, “FallFest, food, music, Three Sixty, The Justin Crenshaw Band, John Luskey, Regency Furniture Stadium, costumes, Family Fun Zone, artists, crafters, farmers, ” on Saturday, Oct. 27. at Regency Furniture Stadium. WHAT: “Celebrate Charles: FallFest” Event WHERE: Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD WHEN: Saturday,...
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Bite by Bite–The Rockfish FEASTival CANCELLED for October 28, 2012 NEW DATE: Sunday, November 4 Due to the weather forecast of a possible storm this weekend, the Rockfish FEASTival has been cancelled for this Sunday. The Festival will take place on the previously announced rain date of Sunday, November 4th. The 3rd annual Monster Rockfish...
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COSMIC Symphony, Southern Maryland’s only community orchestra, directed by Vladimir Lande, presents its Season Opener “The Great Romantics.” The concerts feature world-class pianist Maxim Mogilevsky performing the exquisite concerto no. 2 by Rachmaninoff. The program also includes The Moldau, by Smetana, and Brahms Symphony no.3. Dates and Times: Saturday October 27 at 7:00 in...
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Papa John’s announced today that they are getting together with Taylor Swift for the highly anticipated release of the 6-time Grammy-winning superstar’s latest CD, Red. Papa John’s is offering customers the opportunity to engage with the brand and Taylor’s new album through a variety of channels, including the ability to purchase Red and a...
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The feel of autumn in the air brought out football fans for the annual fundraiser for Children’s Hospital as well as local children and local charities. The Redskins were playing the New York Giants in New York and televisions were everywhere so you would not miss the action. And in the Legion Post were...
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The Annual Fall Festival comes to La Plata Town Hall on Sunday, October 21. 2012 from 12 noon to 4PM. This family event will include free activities for children of all ages, live entertainment, craft vendors and delicious food for sale. Over 40 craft and business vendors have signed up to have booths at...
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On Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. a crowd of people packed Freedom Park at Tulagi Place in Lexington Park to enjoy savory offerings from 11 area restaurants. The PNC sponsored event was the first of it’s kind for Lexington Park. Those in attendance enjoyed some great music, games dancing a ton...
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The Sons of the American Legion and Jay Armsworthy are gearing up for the next season of Bluegrass music. The first show will take place on Sunday November 11, 2012 with the 2012 SPBGMA “Mandolin Player of the Year”, Larry Stephenson and his band. The Award Winning, Compass Records recording artist, Larry Stephenson is...
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On Friday, October 26, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. a dinner/dance will be held to benefit Christmas in April for St. Mary’s County. Dinner will be available from 7pm – 9pm. Come on out and join in the fun at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. For more information or to purchase tickets,...
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Have you read The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway yet? You know that the whole state is reading it as the One Maryland One Book title this year, right? Well, if you just don’t have time to read it or you aren’t a reader, you can still be part of the conversation. On...
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Sotterley Plantation celebrated the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark at the 10th Annual Riverside WineFest. Those in attendance enjoyed a beautiful Saturday, Oct. 6, but even the damp, cool weather on Sunday, Oct. 7 could not dampen the spirit of the event. Guests enjoyed offerings from over...
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Calvert Pines Senior Center will host a performance of the musical “Encore” by the Community College of Baltimore County Senior Theatre Company’s Senior Star Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 3, at noon. “Encore” offers a nostalgic look at the great songwriters and artists of the past and performs them with an upbeat, high-stepping show. It...
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Award-winning entertainers The Roys will co-headline Bluegrass For Hospice – 2012 with 2011 IBMA Fiddler Player of the Year Michael Cleveland at Flat Iron Farm (Flat Iron Road) in Great Mills, MD on Saturday, October 27. All proceeds to benefit Hospice House of St. Mary’s, located in Callaway, MD. The event begins at noon...
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On Saturday, Oct. 6, Patuxent River Appreciation Days opened to a great autumn day as thousands of visitors took advantage of the warm, sun-filled weather. Beginning at 10 a.m., the Arts and Crafts Fair, complete with live music, toy model boat building, free harbor cruises, rowing in canoes in the boat basin and more...
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The following streets will be closing for the North Beach Bay Harvestfest: Friday, October 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. 2nd Street at Bay and Chesapeake Avenue 3rd Street at Bay and Chesapeake Avenue Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. 5th Street at Bay and Chesapeake Avenue In addition to the streets listed above,...
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The public is encouraged to support the Crop Hop riders and enjoy a picnic of local foods ($10 adults, $5 kids). You don’t have to ride to attend the picnic, all kids and families are welcome. The cycling tour will kick-off rain or shine on Sunday, October 14 at the Home Grown Market, 21078...
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The House of Dance announced today that they will be hosting a weekend-long dance event October 12-14 which will include Salsa, Ballroom, Swing, and the original Washington, D.C.’s dance of Hand dancing and R&B Line dancing. The House of Dance, which features adult and youth dance classes, high-energy workshops, and live performances, is opening...
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Calvert County Fair opened on Wednesday to crowds of people enjoying the exhibits, the games, the carnival rides, the food and just a time to run into old friends and neighbors. Children were really enjoying the carnival rides and the commercial vendors were talking and promoting their wares and causes. The weather was perfect,...
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Summer officially came to an end Sunday night as Cheap Trick and Blondie took the stage at the Calvert Marine Museum closing out the 2012 Waterside season. Formed in 1973, Cheap Trick is ranked No. 25 in VH1′s list of the 100 Greatest Artist of Hard Rock. Originally from Rockford Illinois, the band quickly...
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The St. Charles Companies invites the general public to join the Westlake Business Association as we celebrate fall with our first-ever St. Charles Fall Festival for the Arts! This family-friendly daylong celebration of autumn will give county residents their first look at the new Waldorf West Library and will take place on Saturday, October...
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On Saturday, October 27 from noon to 8 pm, Flat Iron Farm will once again host the “Bluegrass for Hospice of St Mary Festival.” Not only will the event feature nine-time fiddle player of the year, four-time instrumental group of the year, Micheal Cleveland & Flamekeeper. Also appearing will be the Nashville based rural...
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Back and better than ever, American Indian Heritage Day returning to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum on Saturday, October 13 from 11am-4pm. Get a glimpse of life along the Chesapeake Bay area as it was over 500 years ago. Come experience traditional and modern interpretations of this rich cultural heritage as JPPM invites you...
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Latin Ensemble Open Rehearsal 7-8 p.m., Oct. 12, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Room FA-143, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM Professor of Music Dr. Stephen S. Johnson will lead an open rehearsal of Ritmo Caché, CSM’s Latin Ensemble. Community members are invited to join the rehearsal as participants or spectators. Free. Contact...
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The Celebrate Charles: FallFest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf). The marketplace will feature some of Southern Maryland’s most talented artists, authors, crafters, jewelers, farmers, and more! G-Rod Jerk Ribs & BBQ and Apple Spice Junction as well as...
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Salute America’s Veterans! Registration is now open for marching units, individuals and organizations wishing to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown! Parade entries can include marching units, floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses or other entries! The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 11...
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The Calvert Marine Museum is proud to present local musicians and book authors on October 6 and 7 during Patuxent River Appreciation Days. Throughout the two days from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. meet the musicians and authors. Highlights include Joseph Norris who is re-releasing his 2004 CD Mariner’s Compass with four new songs,...
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Seniors age 60 and older are invited to showcase their vocal talent, and be an inspiration to others by auditioning for the 7th Annual Maryland Senior Idol Competition. Auditions will be held Tuesday, November 27, and Wednesday, November 28, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Waldorf Senior Center located at 3092 Crain Highway...
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Fans of Halloween who have out-grown ghosts and over-indulging in candy are invited to enjoy a sophisticated slant on the holiday at the Grave Matters Masquerade Ball. Festivities will take place in the State House at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) on October 27. Witching hours are from 6:30 until 9:30 in the evening....
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First Friday in Leonardtown becomes PINK Friday as the Leonardtown Business Association, community members and those in attendance rally behind the Sisters with Bracatude and in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Sisters: Terri Wheeler, Mary Friess and Beth Yates are united against breast cancer because all three have had the disease. They are helping to lead...
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On Sunday, Sept. 23, the St. Mary’s County Fair, under another perfect sky and cool early autumn temperatures, concluded. There were smiles everywhere, from the amusement rides, the food court, vendors and exhibitors; four perfect days of celebration of all that is good with St. Mary’s County. For the fourth day in a row,...
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