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Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

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Concerts

‘Gloria' — St. Mary's College's choir, chamber singers and brass ensemble will perform John Rutter's "Gloria" at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 6 in Montgomery Hall. The college is St. Mary's City. Call 240-895-4498.

Jazz after-hours — French restaurant Café des Artistes will host an upbeat jazz cabaret by Gretchen Richie and dancing at 8 p.m. Nov. 7. The kitchen will remain open until 10 p.m. The restaurant is on the square at 41655 Fenwick St., Leonardtown. Call 301-997-0500.

Terra Naomi — The rock/pop artist, currently touring North America, will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Black Box Theatre. Naomi rose to fame through her 2006 YouTube music video "Say It's Possible" and in 2007 performed at London's Wembley Stadium during a Live Earth concert. The theater is at 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Tickets are $10. Call 301-743-3040. Go to www.indianheadblackbox.org.

Theater

‘Arms and the Man' — Directed by Michael Ellis-Tolaydo, St. Mary's College's theater, film and media studies department will present George Bernard Shaw's "Arms and the Man" from Nov. 12 through 22. Performances will be held in the newly renovated Bruce Davis Theater at 8 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and 19-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22. The college is in St. Mary's City. Tickets are $4 and $6. Call 240-895-4243. E-mail boxoffice@smcm.edu.

‘A Christmas Story' — Patuxent Playhouse will perform "A Christmas Story" at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center Theater, 105 Vianney Lane (off Main Street), Prince Frederick. The production will continue at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14, with an additional show at 2 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets are $10. Call 410-326-1401. Go to www.paxplays.com.

‘Dracula' — Maurice J. McDonough High School's drama department will present William McNulty's "Dracula," an adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel, at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 2 p.m. Nov. 8. The students will also present "Dracula's Lair," a haunted cemetery behind the auditorium, to raise money for a charitable food drive. The school is at 7165 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret. Tickets are $10. Call 301-609-8198. E-mail jheyl@ccboe.com.

‘Twelve Angry Jurors' — Chopticon High School's Bravehouse Productions Theatre will perform "Twelve Angry Jurors" at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the high school's auditorium, 25390 Coltons Point Road, Morganza. Tickets are $6. Call 301-475-0215, ext. 153.

‘You Can't Take it With You' — St. Mary's Ryken's fine arts department will present the comedy "You Can't Take It With You" at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the high school, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown. Tickets are $8. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Call 301-752-9142.

‘The Man Who Came to Dinner' — North Point High School will present its fall production, "The Man Who Came to Dinner," at 7 p.m. Nov.12-14. Tickets are $8, $5 for students and senior citizens.

Galleries

Artworks@7th — A show featuring Betty Leppin and Suzanne Nawrot will continue through Nov. 22. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Monday. The gallery is at 9128 Bay Ave., North Beach. Call 410-286-5278.

CalvART — "Five Guys" will continue through Nov. 8. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. The gallery is at 110 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-9252.

Lexington Park Library — A reception for the Calvert Artists Guild will be held from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The library is at 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park. Call 301-863-8188.

Mattawoman Creek Arts Center — A reception for the Holiday salon show will be held from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Peter Ulrich will demonstrate painting with watercolors at 2 p.m. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The gallery is in Smallwood State Park, Route 224, Marbury. Call 301-743-5159.

Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery — "Unbroken Thread: Nature Paintings and the American Imagination" will continue through Nov. 15. The gallery is at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Call 301-934-7765.

Special events

Sotterley speaker series — Bradley Gottfried, the president of the College of Southern Maryland, will present "The Civil War Comes to St. Mary's County" at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the barn at Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood. The event is free. Call 301-373-2280. Go to www.sotterley.org.

Calvert Marine Museum — The museum will be open for free to active duty and veterans of the U.S. military from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the museum will also celebrate Pirate Day. Dress as a pirate, get a pirate tattoo and attend a family discussion at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. The museum is at 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-2042. Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Spinning frolic — Attend a "spinning frolic" hosted by Mrs. Bolton as she processes her wool before winter comes. The free event will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at National Colonial Farm, 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Fee is $20. Call 301-283-2113.

Storytelling festival — An event with storytelling, music and a champagne dessert will be held from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 6 at All Saints Church, 21659 Oakley Road, Avenue. Fee is a $50 donation. There will also be a storytelling and music event from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 7. Fee is $5, $12 for family. Storyteller and folk musician Ed Kilbourne (Grateful ED) is known for his quirky humor and insightful stories, a press release states. Call 301-769-2920.

Hoedown at the Fairgrounds — Country Memories will perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds' main hall. The event features square dancing, line dancing and refreshments. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door, children younger than 12 get in for free.

Holiday Craft and Train Show — The Chopticon High School Band Boosters will host the event from 9-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza. Fee is $5, children younger than 12 get in for free. Call 301-481-1151.

Oyster Scald — Our Lady's Church will hold its annual oyster scald from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown. The event features plenty of food and silent auctions. Call 301-475-8403.

‘The Case of the Mysterious Benefactor' — A comedy, mystery dinner theater will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mount Zion Road, Mechanicsville. Call 301-655-0522. Tickets are $25.

Wine dinner — Westlawn Inn and Running Hare Vineyard will have a wine dinner at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Tickets for the five-course event are $78. Reservations are required.

Twin Beach Health and Wellness Expo — Holistic and alternative health practitioners from Anne Arundel and northern Calvert counties will gather from noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the expo at the Holland Point Civic Center, 919 Walnut Ave., North Beach. The event is free.

Stories with ‘The Pigeon' — Celebrate the books by Mo Willems at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Charlotte Hall library, 37600 New Market Road. There will be snacks, games and crafts. Call 301-884-2211.

‘Freakonomics' — Discuss Steven Levitt's "Freanonomics" at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Call 301-863-8188.

Historic St. Mary's City —Active and retired members of the military are invited to enter Historic St. Mary's City for free from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 11, Veteran's Day. Call 800-SMC-1634. Go to www.stmaryscity.org.

Plan ahead

Leonardtown Rotary Performing Arts Series — Woods Tea Company will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Elisabeth von Trapp will perform Dec. 5 and Legendary Ladies of Song will perform Jan. 9. Tickets are $25, $15 for children younger than 15. Season tickets are $75, $50 for children younger than 15. The high school is at 21130 Great Mills Road. Call 301-475-6999.

Jazz concert — St. Mary's College's jazz combo, with vocalist Sandy Mahoney, will perform music by Johnny Mercer, Chuck Mangione and Chick Corea at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 in Montgomery hall. The concert is free. The college is in St. Mary's City. Call 240-895-4498. E-mail aghamilton@smcm.edu.

Fabulous Thunderbirds — Calvert Marine Museum's indoor auditorium will be full of Texas-style blues and power rock when The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform in the 200-seat venue at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The band's hits include "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up." Tickets are $45. The museum is at 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-2042. Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

‘All in the Timing' — Northern High School will present its fall play, David Ives' "All in the Timing," a collection of six comedic one-act plays, at 7 p.m. Nov.13-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. The show will be performed in the Mary Harrison Center at the high school, 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings. Call 410-257-1519.

Bluegrass gospel concert — The Jack Tippett Band and Edsel Bradbury $ Friends will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 3235 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Call 301-884-0780.

Unique Boutique Show — Artists and artisans will exhibit handiwork at the 36th annual Unique Boutique, which features seasonal gifts and decorations. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Route 235, Hollywood. Go to www.uniqueboutiquesomd.com.

‘Some Enchanted Evening' — The College of Southern Maryland's theater company will perform "Some Enchanted Evening," a compilation of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein's famous works at 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22 in the fine arts center on the La Plata campus, 8730 Mitchell Road. Tickets are $5. Call 301-934-7828. Go to www.csmd.edu/finearts.

Ward Virtz Concert Series — Brian L. Christian will perform at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the College of Southern Maryland, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The concert is free, but tickets are limited.

‘Much Ado About Nothing' — Lackey High School will present Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $8 and $7 for students and senior citizens. The school is at 3000 Chicamuxen Road, Indian Head.

‘Steel Magnolias' — Thomas Stone High School will present Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Tickets are $7. The school is at 3785 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf. Call 301-645-2601.

‘Look Homeward, Angel' — Westlake High School will present "Look Homeward, Angel," based on the novel by Thomas Wolfe, at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Tickets are $8. The school is at 3300 Middletown Road, Waldorf. Call 301-753-1758.

Chesapeake history — Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fisher from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Holiday Inn, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons for an afternoon of presentations about the region's founding. The free session will open a three-day conference, "The Early Chesapeake: Reflections and Projections." Reservations for the event are required. Call 240-895-4976. E-mail hmmiller@smcm.edu.

Charles County's Got Talent in the Arts Show and Recycle Art Contest — The Black Box Theatre and Art Smart Studio will a talent show from 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and a recycle art contest from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 21. Artists, musicians, actors, poets, dancers, comedians and creative people are invited to participate by creating a talent act that lasts less than three minutes. For the recycle art contest, at least 50 percent of your creation should be made from trash. The Black Box is at 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Call 301-743-3040. Go to www.indianheadblackbox.org.

Connections Literary Series — Author, editor and lecturer Kathryn Abdul-Baki will read from her work at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Fee is $3. Call 301-934-7864.

Open mic — Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance's HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 20 at Christ Episcopal Church's parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico Doors will open at 7 p.m. Fee is $5. Call 301-373-2661. Go to www.smtmd.org.

Mark Trautman — Organist Mark Trautman will return to Christ Church for a concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Trautman's program will highlight Mendelssohn's birth and will also include Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C. He will also offer a workshop focusing on organ and choral works at 10 a.m. The concert is free. The church is at 112 E. Charles St., La Plata. Call 301-392-1051.

Buy a tree — The 21st Annual Festival of Trees will be held Nov. 27 – 29, at Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road. The theme, "The Dream Becomes a Reality," will celebrate the soon-to-open and long-awaited Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, a press release states. Call 410-535-0892 or 301-855-1226.

‘TXT U LATER' — A dramatic comedy about a teenager, "TXT U LATER," will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 and 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center Theater, 105 Vianney Lane (off Main Street), Prince Frederick. Dinner will be offer at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 for $6. Call 410-610-7550.

Charity concert — Country musician Skyla Spencer will perform in a family friendly concert at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 21 at My Brother's Place, 3081 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children younger than 6 get in for free. They are available at Hot Licks Guitar Shop, Bullock's Piano Salon East and Joe's Grocery and Deli. Spencer's song "The Girl" has been moving up the country charts, a press release states.

‘Color Your Holidays Happy' — Main Street Gallery will host a reception for its holiday exhibition and 18th anniversary from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21. The show will feature work by Parran Collery, Jeanne Hammett, Susan Stockman, Peggy Walters and Roxanne Weidele. The gallery is at 486 Main St., Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-3334.

Connections Literary Magazine — Contributor to the College of Southern Maryland's fall issue of Connections literary magazine will read and discuss their work at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the La Plata campus, 8730 Mitchell Road. The event is free. Call 301-934-7864.

Preschool stories — Local storyteller Pat Harris will entertain children with her stories at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 9 at the College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Fee is $5. Call 301-934-7828.

Tree lighting — A holiday party will be held from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road. The holiday tree will be lit and music will be provided by the Lackey High School band and choir and the Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School chorus. Have your picture taken with a special "guest." Call 301-256-9612.

‘Tutti Fruitti' — Main Street Gallery will host its holiday open house from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5. Check out "a wop bopa-a-lu whop of a fun-filled open house featuring a holiday art tree laden with handmade ornaments by local artists," a press release states. The gallery is at 486 Main St., Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-3334.

Charles County Youth Orchestra and Encore Strings — A fall concert will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Westlake High School auditorium. The orchestra will perform works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Chuck Mangione. Tickets are $10, children younger than 18 get in for free. The school is at 3300 Middletown Road, Waldorf.

Winter choral concert — The College of Southern Maryland will have it annual winter concert under the direction of Michael Santana at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in the fine arts center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Fee is $5. Call 301-934-7828.

Christmas open mic — Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance's HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church's parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Fee is $5. Call 301-373-2661. Go to www.smtmd.org.

Christmas contra dance — Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will have a contra dance from 7:30-10 p.m. Dec. 12 at Christ Episcopal Church's parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico. Fee is $8. Bring a "sweet treat" to share. The open band will provide the music, and an ice cream social will be held after the dance. Go to www.smtmd.org.

Latin ensemble — The College of Southern Maryland's Latin ensemble will perform its annual winter concert at under the direction of Stephen Johnson at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in the fine arts center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Fee is $5. Call 301-934-7828.

Holly Jolly Christmas — Gracie's Guys & Gals Dance Studio will present its annual Christmas show at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton's Point Road. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, children younger than 2 get in for free. Call 301-475-5265. E-mail gghollyjollyxmas@aol.com.

‘Bright Shiny Beads' — Main Street Gallery will host a trunk show to celebrate Prince Frederick's annual holiday art walk from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 12. The show features jewelry by Susan Stockman. The gallery is at 486 Main St., Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-3334.