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Click on Image to read and or print. The Port Tobacco Players present: 1940's Radio Hour(Nov. 23 - Dec. 9, 2007)by Walton Jones MUSICAL COMEDY; Family Christmas Show: The spirit of a bygone era is evoked in this show with music by various composers. The world was at war and pop music meant "The Chattanooga Choo-Choo" and the "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy." This is a look at behind the scenes radio as you view a live, Christmas time broadcast of a musical variety hour from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942; The Mutual Manhattan Variety cavalcade. An exhilarating hour of singing, dancing and funny commercials. |
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A Year-long Journey through the Romantic Era in Song, Verse and Theatre in Three ActsAct I - December 15, 2007 - A Dickens Christmas
pictured: some members of the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, costumed for their Christmas Musical Celebration, "A Dickens Christmas" THE CHESAPEAKE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY, under the direction of Michael K. Santana, presents A Dickens ChristmasSaturday, December 15, 2007, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy A Christmas Musical Celebration Presented In The Style Of The Romantic Era The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society will present “A Dickens Christmas” on December 15, at 7:30 p.m. The Schubert Singers will make a guest appearance. A variety of music appropriate to the era will be presented including Beethoven’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from Mount of Olives, Offenbach’s “Beggars’ Canon”, “He Watching Over Israel” from Elijah by Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff’s “Rejoice, O Virgin” (in the original Russian), and many others, including some familiar carols. The performance will be in the form of a “salon” of the period and will include some readings and a party game as would have been typical of the Romantic Period. “A Dickens Christmas” will be performed at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 3235 Leonardtown Rd., Waldorf, MD. A reception will follow the concert. The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Partial funding is also provided by the Charles County Arts Alliance whose mission is to stimulate, promote, encourage, and provide recognition of the arts and the creative spirit, donations, and membership fees. To obtain a flyer or more information please contact Carol Charnock at 240-254-2068, or 301-642-0594. Act II - March 15, 2008 - Pop Goes the Music Act III - May 31, 2008 - An Evening with the Romantics |
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Connections Literary Magazine Publication ReadingDec. 7, 7:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Learning Resources Building (LR), Room 102. Local writers and photographers will present and discuss their work as published in the fall 2007 issue of CSM's literary journal Connections. The reading and copies of the journal are free. Some material may contain language inappropriate for young listeners. Free. 301-934-7864x or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7864 or visit www.csmd.edu/Connections. |
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CSM hosts Army BandDec. 14, 8 p.m. College
of "The Band of the Nation's Capital," the 257th Army Band, will present a program of music ranging from holiday classics to the hits of today. Free. 301-934-7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu.
www.csmd.edu/FineArts. Pre-school Stories with Pat Harris at CSM9:45 a.m., Dec. 6.College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.Local Storyteller Pat Harris is sure to put a smile on the face of children of all ages as she pulls out her can of magical stories.$5301-934-7828,
or BxOffc@csmd.edu.
www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
CSM Latin Ensemble8 p.m., Dec. 8.College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.CSM's Latin Ensemble will perform its winter concert under the direction of CSM Professor Stephen Johnson.$5301-934-7828,
or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
CSM Choir Concert8 p.m., Dec. 15College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.The CSM Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform as part of their 2007 Winter Tour under the direction of J.W. Maerhofer, CSM professor and chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities deparment.$5301-934-7828, or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
Christ
Church Concerts is pleased to present the Sunrise String Quartet on Sunday,
December 9, at 3:00 in the afternoon. Violinists, Teri
Lazar and Claudia Chudacoff, violist Osman Kivrak, and cellist Diana
Fish will present music for the Christmas Season. Organist Angela
Garvey will join the strings in Corelli's Christmas Concerto.
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BrewHouse Live brings you:
Demonstrations/gallery talks currently
scheduled during Mattawoman Creek Art Center's Holiday Show:
Harriett Lawler, Monotype Demonstration, Sunday, November 18,
2007, 2:00 p.m.
Brenda Bush, Beading and Wire Work Demonstraion, Sunday,
November 25, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
Karin Thomas, Stained Glass Demonstration, Sunday, December 2,
2007, 2:00 p.m.
For more info, call 301-743-5159or visit www.mattawomanart.org Holiday Show 2007Enjoy wandering the various booths of MCAC artists in search of that perfect "artistic" gift for someone special on your list... Reception with music and door prizes: Sunday, November 11, 2007 November 9 - December 16, 2007
Mattawoman Creek Art Center
is open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
MCAC is located in off Route 224 in Holiday ConcertDecember 2, 2008 at 2:30pm
SAM GROW9:00 PM til midnight on December 22, 2007 at Hotel Charles, located at the Corner of Rt.5 and Rt.231, Hughesville, Maryland See Sam, Gene, and Ernie rock out at this great venue!
Visit www.samgrow.com Sing In the Season in Charles CountyLA PLATA, MD - Charles County Government and the Town of La Plata would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to help ring in the holiday season with a spirit-filled outdoor sing-along. Festivities will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, with activities at the La Plata Town Hall. You can take a spin on the Holiday Train, or hitch a ride on the Charles County Fa-La-La Trolley, and you don't want to miss the arrival of St. Nick or the lighting of the Holiday Tree. There will also be two local choirs performing and the County Commissioners and La Plata Town Officials will be leading some of the songs. All of the fun is free of charge, but we are asking that you remember those who need some help in the community. We are asking that you bring a non-perishable food item for the less fortunate, a new unwrapped toy for a child, or a donation for the animals at the Tri-County Animal Shelter. You can see a list of the items needed for donation at the Animal Shelter at http://www.charlescounty.org/es/animalcontrol/donations.html. For more information, or to volunteer contact Event Coordinators George Clarkson at 301-645-0550 or Michelle Miner, La Plata Assistant Town Manager, at 301-934-8421. CSM Chamber Singers Concert. 3 p.m., Dec. 1College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The CSM Chamber Singers will perform a one-hour concert under
the direction of J.W. Maerhofer, CSM professor and chair Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309 Ext. 5313 for Charles County, 240-725-5313 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 5313 for Calvert County. AUDITIONS for Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLECASTING: Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE Seeking: six men, 25 - 55; two women with British accents, 25 - 55 Auditions: Monday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 5, 6 - 9pm Where:
Accokeek Public Library Please prepare 60-90 second comic monologue Email auditions@accokeekcreek.com for appointment Email and/or bring headshot and resume Non-equity stipend Performance Dates and Location: January 24 - February 17 at The Black Box Theatre at Indian Head Center for the Arts. VOLUNTEERS- DEC 3- URGENT CALL FOR HELP -Dec 3 - 7-9pm (snacks provided) This is an invitation to share your energy, creativity and expertise. People (preferably with small hand tools) are needed to come by the Black Box Theatre in Indian Head to lend a hand for two hours from 7 to 9pm. Please call if you can come... so food can be ordered. Your help is greatly appreciated. Call for directions. 301-743-3040 or see web site |
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The Charles County Dance Ensemble (a non-profit dance company) & Friends will present 2 performances of Christmas in the Aire at the Port Tobacco Players Theatre in La Plata on December 16th at 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Join them in an "Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration" with dance and a sing along! Tickets are $6 and are available at Judy's Studio, 122 Drury Drive, La Plata (301-932-0386). The Charles County Youth Orchestra and Encore Strings present A Holiday Concert at the Port Tobacco Players Theatre in La Plata on December 15th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults; $5 for youth and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door. My Brother's Place invites you to attend:
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