Night Life

Town of La Plata Announces Summer Concert Series

Town of La Plata Announces Summer Concert Series

The Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series for 2012 gets underway Memorial Day weekend with the 25th Hour Band performing on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall, 7PM, Friday May 25, 2012. This will be the first of 19 Friday night concerts that will go through the end of September. All special...
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Bret Michaels Set to Rock the Marine Museum May 27

Bret Michaels Set to Rock the Marine Museum May 27

Bret Michaels is set to rock the house on Sunday, May 27 at Calvert Marine Museum with many fan favorites. Michaels started his music career in Pennsylvania where he picked up the guitar. Michaels along with drummer Rikki Rocket, bassist Bobby Dell and strummer Matt Smith started playing the local circuit in 1983. The...
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SLVFD Announces Summer Concert Series

SLVFD Announces Summer Concert Series

Southern Maryland News Net is partnering with St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department to announce this summer’s concert series. The shows begin on June 2 with Eric Church – Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-551-SEAT or at Bayside Toyota during normal business hours. People may also purchase ticket at SLVFD on...
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Happy Hour Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project

Happy Hour Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project

Join SAIC employee Jeff Williamson at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons located at 13100 Dowell Road for a reception beneting The Wounded Warrior Project. Thursday, May 3 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES Prizes will be raffled of and there will be a silent auction with an autographed photograph...
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Silent Rank Sisterhood Will Celebrate 1st Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Silent Rank Sisterhood Will Celebrate 1st Military Spouse Appreciation Day

 The Silent Rank Sisterhood continues to expand its services and support our military troops. To help them carry out their mission, they will host a Spaghetti Dinner on April 29th from 5pm to 8pm at American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In keeping with the Sisterhood’s endeavor to encourage others to eat locally,...
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North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market Season to Begin

North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market Season to Begin

The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the start of the Friday Night Farmers’ Market season. The market will be open every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., May 4, 2012 through October 26, 2012. As in the past years, your favorite vendors will be returning with bedding plants; fruits and vegetables;...
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As Bees in Honey Drown at Three Notch Theatre

As Bees in Honey Drown at Three Notch Theatre

In satiric romp As Bees in Honey Drown, by Douglas Carter Beane, Evan Wyler, a young writer, is the latest “hot young thing” to hit New York City. He finds himself in the irresistible clutches of one Alexa Vere de Vere, who promises him fame and fortune — and takes him on a whirlwind...
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MedStar SMH Hosts 50’s Sock Hop

MedStar SMH Hosts 50’s Sock Hop

Poodle skirts and letterman jackets will be all the rage at the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s Relay for Life Team’s 50’s Sock Hop Dinner & Dance. Join the team at Bowles Farms on Saturday, April 28 at 5 p.m. for a night of dinner and dancing. Enjoy a Fried Chicken dinner, cupcakes by Farmer’s...
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Summer is Near! Tiki Bar is Here! – PHOTOS ADDED

Summer is Near! Tiki Bar is Here! – PHOTOS ADDED

  Summer is near! Today marks the 31st annual Solomons Tiki Bar opening. The annual rite of passage draws thousands from far and near to the iconic bar to kick off the summer long party at 12 noon. With an early morning fog and clouds giving way for bright warm skies, the crowds are...
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2012 Tennison Cruises Announced

2012 Tennison Cruises Announced

Enjoy specialty cruises all year long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic landmark....
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Forrest Center “Luau with the Blue Crabs” Fundraiser

Forrest Center “Luau with the Blue Crabs” Fundraiser

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is asking for the community’s support and sponsorship for our “Luau with the Blue Crabs” fundraising event at a Blue Crabs baseball game.  We are working with the team to help raise funds for the Forrest Center’s student organizations and programs.  Several of our student...
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Cash Prizes, Giveaways: DD Program for Tiki Bar Opening

Cash Prizes, Giveaways: DD Program for Tiki Bar Opening

Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this weekend.  The...
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Introducing Personalized Touch Catering, LLC

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 The owner of Personalized Touch Catering, LLC, Patty Sparks after 15 years is having fun doing exactly what she enjoys, and owes it all to the support of the community. “I have been catering for 15 years but since Oct. 2011 have gone to full-time catering and gave up my 9-5  job during the...
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Adult Events at Annmarie Garden

Adult Events at Annmarie Garden

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) invites the public to the following adult events:  Volunteer Brown Bag Lunch Series on Wednesday, April 11, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm to learn more about interesting volunteer opportunities at Annmarie Garden.  Get involved with your community, meet new friends, and make a difference; Annmarie Garden...
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Weekend Nightlife March 30 – April 1

Weekend Nightlife March 30 – April 1

Ready for the weekend? Band, DJ or Karaoke?  Southern Maryland News Net’s Entertainment Guide has it all! Check out the hottest bands at your local bar, club and/or restaurant. Friday, March 30 Island Bar & Crab House: Shuckin’ Country Ruddy Duck: Stephanie Williams Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill: Legal Action Band (Classic Rock) Blue...
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National Night Out Dates & Neighborhoods Announced

National Night Out Dates & Neighborhoods Announced

Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Cpl. Angela Delozier would like to announce the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office participation in the 29th Annual National Night Out, which will be held on August 7, 2012 this year. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and an enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and...
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And the Winners Are …

And the Winners Are …

The results are in for the recent Tricoda Open. Check out the score card below. According to Robbie Tejchman. “This was the best turnout we have had for the Tricoda Open and hope it is even bigger next year.” He continued to explain, “The First Annual Maryland State Cricket Championship was held and two of...
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Bret Michaels LIVE at the Calvert Marine Museum.

Bret Michaels LIVE at the Calvert Marine Museum.

Bret Michaels, pop culture icon and lead singer of the band Poison, will perform live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Pavilion on Sunday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to museum members on Tuesday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. and to the public on Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m....
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Blue Crabs Unveil Top Promotions #15 – #11

Blue Crabs Unveil Top Promotions #15 – #11

For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before!  With the launch of the 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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NTP Presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

NTP Presents The Caucasian Chalk Circle

A trip to the theater offers an escape to another time and place, an experience in which audience members can relax as they are transported into the realm of the imaginary. Beginning this weekend, Friday, March 16 at Three Notch Theater, the Newtowne Players will provide such an escape as they present The Caucasian Chalk...
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Weekend Entertainment March 9,10

Weekend Entertainment March 9,10

Ready for the weekend? Band, DJ or Karaoke?  Southern Maryland News Net’s Entertainment Guide has it all! Check out the hottest bands at your local bar, club and/or restaurant… Friday, March 9 Hotel Charles: :  DJ Andrea from A Band in a Box karaoke night Ruddy Duck: The Piranha’s Anthony’s Bar and Grill: Big...
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SoMd Weekend Nightlife March 2-4

SoMd Weekend Nightlife March 2-4

Ready for the weekend? Band, DJ or Karaoke?  Southern Maryland News Net’s Entertainment Guide has it all! Check out the hottest bands at your local bar, club and/or restaurant. Friday, March 2 Ruddy Duck: 4 Friends Anthony’s Bar and Grill: Sum-Bich Blue Dog Saloon: Random Impact Memories: Hate the Toy Veras:  Dime Store Profit Loveville Tavern:...
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Rockin’ on the Riverboat at Mardi Gras

Rockin’ on the Riverboat at Mardi Gras

Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts staff and owner, Heather Maertens (pictured left), present over $7,000 in jewels and accessories they give to the Razzle Dazzle Raffle. All aboard for this year’s Mardi Gras at Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina in Solomons on Saturday, March 10 from 7 to 11 pm. Be among the...
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Weekend Nightlife Feb. 24 – 26

Weekend Nightlife Feb. 24 – 26

Ready for the weekend? Band, DJ or Karaoke?  Southern Maryland News Net’s Entertainment Guide has it all! Check out the hottest bands at your local bar, club and/or restaurant. Friday, February 24 Ruddy Duck: Coastal Flats Live Anthony’s Bar and Grill: Legend Apehangers:  Marla Vickers Project Blue Dog Saloon: Groove Span Memories: Hate the Toy...
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Weekend Nightlife Feb. 17-18

Weekend Nightlife Feb. 17-18

Looking for a night out on the town? Southern Maryland has an entertainment lineup you won’t want to miss! Check it out: Friday, February 17 Ruddy Duck: The Piranhas Rustic River Bar & Grill: Anthony’s Bar and Grill: The Craze Band Apehangers:  Justin Crenshaw Blue Dog Saloon: Karma Exchange Memories: Arabella, Ten Black Lines...
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Weekend Nightlife Feb. 3-5: Super Bowl Weekend Party Central

Weekend Nightlife Feb. 3-5: Super Bowl Weekend Party Central

Looking for a night out on the town or a fun place to watch the Super Bowl? Southern Maryland has an entertainment lineup you won’t want to miss! Friday, February 3 Leonardtown: First Free Fridays Solomons: First Free Friday Hotel Charles: DJ Andrea Ruddy Duck: Fair Warning Rustic River Bar & Grill: The Piranah’s...
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Mechanicsville Optimist 27th Annual Fantasy Night

Mechanicsville Optimist 27th Annual Fantasy Night

Mechanicsville Optimist Clubl with host it’s 27th annual Fantasy Night n March 10, 2012 at the Mechanicsville VFD’s Social Hall located at 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville MD. There is only 200 tickets sold at $110.00 per ticket, each ticket admits 2 people or a couple to the event. Your tickets enters you in the...
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Weekend Nightlife January 27-28

Weekend Nightlife January 27-28

Looking for a night out on the town? Southern Maryland has an entertainment lineup you won’t want to miss! Friday, January 27 Stoney’s Kingfishers: Ben Connelly Ruddy Duck: The Piranhas Anthony’s Bar and Grill: The Craze Apehangers:  Justin Crenshaw Country Blue Dog Saloon:  Naked Murphys Pub: Rock Bottom Memories: VenDetta Loveville Tavern: Full Steam...
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You’re Invited to the Bugeye Ball at CMM

You’re Invited to the Bugeye Ball at CMM

You’re invited to an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. Join the air of excitement and mystery of the Roaring Twenties with fine cuisine and cocktails by Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen. Try your luck at the gaming...
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New Year’s Eve Party Central

New Year’s Eve Party Central

Looking to ring in the New Year right? Here is a list of some of the hottest events taking place around Southern Maryland for New Year’s Eve 2012. New Year’s Eve Party Central St. Mary’s County Cadillac Jacks: DJ Steadyrockin Cryer’s Back Road Inn: Too Many Mikes NYE Party Hollywood VFD- NYE Blowout Bash Island...
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Community Welcome: 2012 Winter/Spring Trips & Tours

Community Welcome: 2012 Winter/Spring Trips & Tours

The Charles County Department of Community Services offers many trips and tours throughout the calendar year-bus trips, overnight trips, senior citizen trips, as well as “Fly Away” trips in which you travel to far away destinations such as Bermuda, Australia, and more. To receive this information directly by e-mail, register online for “Recreation in...
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Santa Stops by Annmarie Garden in Lights

Santa Stops by Annmarie Garden in Lights

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, announced today a last minute addition to the schedule of activities for their award-winning light show, Garden in Lights.  Santa Claus will visit Annmarie on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6-9 p.m. to hand out candy canes to each Garden In Lights guest!  Bring your family for...
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Weekend Nightlife Dec. 16- 17

Weekend Nightlife Dec. 16- 17

Looking for a night out on the town? Southern Maryland will be rockin’ all weekend long! Check out Southern Maryland’s hottest bands performing live this weekend: Friday, December 16 Calvert: Ruddy Duck: The Matt Garrett Trio Calypso Bay (Deale): DJ Pablo Veras: Dime Stone Profit Band St. Mary’s County Island Bar and Crab House:...
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Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting

Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting

Ring in the holiday season! The Town of Leonardtown is hosting its annual “Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting” event in Historic downtown Leonardtown on Friday, November 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy holiday entertainment, music, sleigh rides, train rides, fire truck rides, hay rides, horse & carriage rides, a petting...
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2011 Solomons Christmas Walk

2011 Solomons Christmas Walk

Begin your holiday celebrations with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday and Saturday, December 2 – 3, 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, the museum is serving up its own smorgasbord of holiday...
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Contra Dance to be Held Nov. 12

Contra Dance to be Held Nov. 12

The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance Association will sponsor  a Contra Dance featuring caller Elgin Perry on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, Maryland. Beginners are more than welcome, and are encouraged to arrive at 7:00pm for instruction. The dance will begin at...
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Weekend Nightlife October 28-30

Weekend Nightlife October 28-30

Looking for some fun this Halloween weekend? Southern Maryland’s restaurants and bars have a great lineup of local bands and DJ’s for your partying pleasure! Check out SM News Net’s Weekend Nightlife Schedule to plan your night out on the town… Friday, Oct 28 Calvert Jake and Al’s: Frankie and the Actions Veras Beach...
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Weekend Nightlife October 14- 16

Weekend Nightlife October 14- 16

Looking for a night out on the town? Check out SM Net’s Nightlife ‘Hot Spot’ Schedule: Friday, October 14, 2011 Calvert Vera’s – Alive N Kickin Ruddy Duck – Groove Span Calypso Bay- DJ Pablo Charles Green Turtle – Sam Grow Murphys Pub – Syn ergy St. Mary’s Hole in the Wall – Anthony...
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Weekend Nightlife October 7- 9

Weekend Nightlife October 7- 9

Looking for a night out on the town? Check out SM Net’s Nightlife ‘Hot Spot’ Schedule: Friday, October 7, 2011 Calvert County Vera’s Beach Club – Backstage Pass Anthony’s Bar & Grill – Face Down Ruddy Duck – The Piranhas Charles County Murphy’s Pub – Naked! St. Mary’s County Toots Bar: DJ Charlie Thompson...
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Weekend Nightlife Sept. 23- Sept. 25

Weekend Nightlife Sept. 23- Sept. 25

If you are looking forward to a night on the town in Southern Maryland, check out this weekend’s Nightlife HOT spots! On Tap for Friday, Sept. 23: Calvert  Ruddy Duck – Matt Garrett & Rusty Vera’s – One Louder Charles Gilligans-Full Steam Scotts II  – Ven Detta Murphys- Absinthe Green Turtle – Sam Grow...
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Weekend Nightlife Sept. 15 -18

Weekend Nightlife Sept. 15 -18

If you are looking forward to a night on the town in Southern Maryland, whether its watching a live local band or attending a little black dress party, we’ve got just what you’re looking for! Check out this weekend’s SM Nightlife schedule of events: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Calvert County: Ruddy Duck –Hydra Fx (acoustic)  6...
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