(Musical) The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. West Side Story is loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and set in the urban streets and alleys of 1950s New York City. The ethnic and cultural differences of rival street gangs traps two star-crossed lovers between warring factions. Tony, former leader of the Jets, and Maria, the sister of Bernardo, current leader of the Sharks, fall in love after meeting at a community dance, but the rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets threatens to consume them both. Memorable songs include "Maria", "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere".

CSM Presents "The Tempest."

March 14, 15, 8 p.m.; March 16, 2 p.m.

College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.

CSM's Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's "The Tempest."

The powerful sorcerer Prospero and his daughter Miranda are marooned on a magic island in this intricate story of magic, jealousy, power and betrayal.

$5.

301-934-7828, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.

Enjoy "An Evening With Elvis" Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Nanjemoy Community Center.

Frank Raines will perform as "The King". A catered meal featuring some of Elvis's favorite foods is included in the ticket price.

Tickets for residents are $18. Non-resident tickets are $20.

Sponsored in part by a grant from the CCAA.

Senior Services of Charles County, Inc. is holding its annual art auction "A Sweet Spring for Art Lovers" on Sunday, March 2, at the Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf. Preview the art from 1:00-2:00 pm, with the auction beginning at 2:00 pm. Desserts and beverages will be served, there will be door prizes, and proceeds go to support programs and services of the four senior centers in Indian Head, La Plata, Nanjemoy and Waldorf. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door, at any of the four centers, or by calling 301-934-5423.

Colorblind: The Katrina Monologues

On the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall at southeast Louisiana causing severe damage along the Gulf Coast . In the aftermath of the storm, the federal flood protection system in New Orleans failed in more than fifty places and nearly every levee breached exposing a major American city unprepared to respond to the rising waters.

In a series of ten stirring monologues, singer-songwriter and playwright Tom Flannery tells the stories of those forgotten by the most powerful among us. Please join us for this fundraiser for the Black Box Theatre and the American Red Cross.

The cast includes Nicole Carter, Rhonda Carter, Charmian Crawford, Felipe Harris, and Jared Shamberger, and features live performances by Washington , DC , bluesman Michael Baytop.

Color Blind: The Katrina Monologues

by Tom Flannery

opening Thursday, March 27 - SNEAK PREVIEW - Pay What You Can

Friday, March 28 - FIRST CLASS FRIDAY - champagne and cake reception

Eight Performances Only!
March 27 to April 6, 2008

Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 PM & Sundays at 3 PM

The Black Box Theatre at the Indian Head Center for the Arts, Indian Head, MD. (directions)

directed by Bob Bartlett

Tickets: $18 | $15 seniors, students, members, groups of ten or more; Thursday nights all tickets are $10 and high school students are free!

Buy tickets now by calling 800-494-8497 or logging onto the secure server at Box Office Tickets