Arts

Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Calvert Marine Museum’s Funfest: A Classic Fun-Filled Fundraising Event for the Whole Family

Museum FunFest welcomes families and friends to join in a day of laughter, games, and community spirit, all while raising support for the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). After some friendly competition on the mini-golf course head over to see who is in the Dunk Tank. Prepare to be entertained as community figures, museum curators,...
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Free Outdoor Series at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on Second Saturdays of August & December

Free Outdoor Series at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum on Second Saturdays of August & December

Families, kids, and adults of all ages can enjoy free outdoor activities while visiting Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park on the second Saturdays of August and December. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles in Denmark and Sweden,...
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Event and Parking Information for Leonardtown Wharf Fest 2023 on August 4th to 6th, 2023

Event and Parking Information for Leonardtown Wharf Fest 2023 on August 4th to 6th, 2023

Join Leonardtown for Wharf Fest 2023 during August First Friday Weekend (Friday, August 4th – Sunday, August 6th). This exciting 3-day celebration is being held in honor of the 15th Anniversary of the Wharf Waterfront Park. You may have heard that the World’s Largest Rubber Duck (also known as Mama Duck) is coming to...
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Celebrate National Night Out in Calvert County! Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Celebrate National Night Out in Calvert County! Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2023 is Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. CAASA is happy to share that the following communities/organizations have registered to hold a National Night Out event. Join your neighbors, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police – Prince Frederick Barrack “U”, local community groups and agencies for food, music, games...
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Celebrate National Night Out in St. Mary’s County!

Celebrate National Night Out in St. Mary’s County!

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and by bringing police and neighbors together under positive...
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Last Chance to Register for St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids Classes!

Last Chance to Register for St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids Classes!

Young artists are invited to join art instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society...
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Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Annual Carnival Coming Soon! August 1 – 5, 2023

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that their annual carnival is coming soon!! The carnival will take place from August 1st to August 5th, 2023, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds located at 140 Calvert Fair Drive in Prince Frederick. Times are 6:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m., for plenty of time...
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August 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

August 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Set sail for museum fun in August with camps, programming, and fossil days. Check out details for our brand-new event: Museum FunFest on August 20! Plus, two Waterside Music Series concerts will wrap up the end of the month. For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Thursdays, Aug. 3 & 10 – Sea Squirts: Messy...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra, Osman Kivrak, Director Announces Chamber Music Festival 2023 Concerts

Charles County Youth Orchestra, Osman Kivrak, Director Announces Chamber Music Festival 2023 Concerts

Charles County Youth Orchestra’s Chamber Music Festival 2023 will present two free concerts in the beautiful garden of Christ Church, 112 Charles Street, La Plata, on two consecutive Saturdays, July 22 and 29 at 8:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather the concerts will be held inside the church. The concerts will include performances...
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Charles County Children & Families Resource Day Scheduled for Aug. 12, 2023

Charles County Children & Families Resource Day Scheduled for Aug. 12, 2023

The Charles County Advocacy Council for Children, Youth, and Families/Local Management Board is hosting the Children & Families Resource Day on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Charles High School (5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf). The Children and Families Resource Day will help families find resources available in Charles...
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41st Annual Summerstock Theater: School of Rock Coming July 21-30, 2023

41st Annual Summerstock Theater: School of Rock Coming July 21-30, 2023

St. Mary’s County Government’s Recreation & Parks Department is excited to announce School of Rock as this year’s Summerstock Theater production. Summerstock provides county youth, up to age 21, the opportunity to participate in community theater each summer. Reviews are always overwhelmingly positive, and many suggest each summer’s production rivals some professional theatrical performances....
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Leonardtown Summer Music Festival and Local Businesses Present Tribute Bar Crawl and Memorial in Honor of Brice Trossbach

Leonardtown Summer Music Festival and Local Businesses Present Tribute Bar Crawl and Memorial in Honor of Brice Trossbach

The Town of Leonardtown comes together once again on Saturday, July 15, 2023, to honor their fallen local hero. The Town and local Leonardtown Businesses will dedicate Saturday’s Summer Bar Crawl and music festival concert in Brice’s memory. Attendees may also lend their support by making donations for the family at the participating businesses...
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Rising Lackey Junior Wins Overall in 2023 Charles County Fair Cover Contest

Rising Lackey Junior Wins Overall in 2023 Charles County Fair Cover Contest

Madison Klinger, rising junior at Henry E. Lackey High School, is the overall winner of the 2023 Charles County Fair art contest. Her artwork is displayed as the cover of the Charles County Fair Guide. She was chosen as this year’s winner by the Charles County Fair Board and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS)....
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St. Mary’s and Charles County Independence Day Events

St. Mary’s and Charles County Independence Day Events

St. Mary’s City on Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Mary’s College – 2023 River Concert Series. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled to follow the June 30th concert. The concerts and parking are free and open to the public. On-site vendors offer food and beverages for purchase and you can bring your...
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July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July 2023 Events at The Calvert Marine Museum

July holds a FINTASTIC month of fun for the whole family at the Calvert Marine Museum. One of the museum’s most popular events, Sharkfest, will commence on July 8, along with, camps, concerts, and more! Remember, museum members enjoy FREE admission all year long! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com  Saturday & Sunday, July...
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Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Presents Latrice Carr and The Rise Band at the Leonardtown Wharf

Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Presents Latrice Carr and The Rise Band at the Leonardtown Wharf

The summer of music continues when the Leonardtown Summer Music Festival presents another exciting concert featuring Latrice Carr and The Rise Band and Show On the Water’s Edge at the Leonardtown Wharf on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Rise Band and Show kicks off the evening with lively...
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Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Announces Exclusive Jazz Cruises

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Announces Exclusive Jazz Cruises

The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s signature jazz events held along the shores of the beautiful Potomac River and in the charming Town of Leonardtown in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, will feature four fantastic jazz cruises during the three-day jazz weekend in 2023. Jazz lovers can enhance their Potomac Jazz...
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Historic Skill Set Social Hour for Kids this Summer at the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center

Historic Skill Set Social Hour for Kids this Summer at the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center

The St. Mary’s County Museum Division is pleased to announce summer dates for a new kids’ activity at the Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center, Historic Skill Set Social Hour: Kids Sewing will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 22, 2023; July 6 & 13, 2023; and August 3,...
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June 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

June 2023 Events at the Calvert Marine Museum

Summer is in full swing at the Calvert Marine Museum with fun camps, cruises on the river, and the return of concert season! For more information please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of June – Wm. B. Tennison Public Cruise 2 p.m.: Relax and enjoy a leisurely one-hour sightseeing cruise on the...
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Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Presents: The Lucky Few in Concert at Leonardtown Winery

Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Presents: The Lucky Few in Concert at Leonardtown Winery

The Town of Leonardtown and the Port of Leonardtown Winery are excited to present The Lucky Few in concert at the Winery, located at: 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, on Saturday, May 27th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Lucky Few is a dynamic Southern Maryland band that performs a wide...
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Calvert Elementary School Student Wins Online Art Competition

Calvert Elementary School Student Wins Online Art Competition

Calvert Elementary School student Sydney Gleeson is the proud winner of Artsonia’s Artist of the Week contest, a voting competition held on Artsonia.com, the world’s largest collection of student art portfolios exhibiting over 100 million pieces of student art. Gleeson received nearly 2 thousand online votes for her winning art titled, ‘Dragon Eye Drawing.’...
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Charles County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023

Charles County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert to be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023

CCYO’s annual Spring Concert on Sunday May 21, will begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be held at Thomas Stone High School, 3785 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD. This concert is free and open to the public. Conducted by Dennis Murphy, Prelude Strings; Dr. Teri Lazar, Encore Strings; Takako Mato, Encore Band, and Dr. Osman...
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St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Monthly Activities during Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

St. Mary’s County Museums to Host Monthly Activities during Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventures: Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series

All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting St. Clement’s Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, or the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center in Lexington Park on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offering Free Admission to Military Members from May to September

St. Clement’s Island Museum & Piney Point Lighthouse Museum Offering Free Admission to Military Members from May to September

Through the Blue Stars Museum Program, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission to museums and historic sites for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to 5 family members, from Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20, 2023) until Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023). Participating sites...
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Charles County Public Library’s and Department of Recreation Parks and Tourism to Host Summer Kick-Off Event

Charles County Public Library’s and Department of Recreation Parks and Tourism to Host Summer Kick-Off Event

Kick off the summer with Charles County Public Library (CCPL) and Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism with a special celebration on Saturday, June 10, 2023. This free event will bring together Charles County families to celebrate the start of the library’s summer learning program, as well as #NRPAFamilyHealthDay. The event will...
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