CCAA Event Calendar - December 2006

Connections Literary Series - Publication Reading Connections Literary Series presents the fall 2006 issue of CSM's literary journal Connections Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, LR 102, 8730 Mitchell Road. Local writers and photographers will present and discuss their work as highlighted in the fall 2006 issue. The reading and copies of the journal are free. Some material may contain language inappropriate for young listeners. For information call, 301-934-7864 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7864 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7864 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7864 for Calvert County or visit http://www.csmd.edu/Connections.

Sunday, December 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m.

Julie Keim, Soprano

Eric Sabatino, Harp

Gary Davison, Organ and Piano

Soprano Julie Keim has been critically praised for her outstanding musicality, vital vocal quality, and her ability to communicate deeply through music. In May of 2003, she was invited to The White House as soloist for the nationally-televised National Day of Prayer Breakfast, performing in the presence of the President and First Lady.

In addition to performing throughout the United States, harpist Eric Sabatino recently was invited to perform for the prestigious Diaghilev Season Concerts in Saint Petersburg, Russia, a highlight of which was his appearance as harp soloist with the Saint Petersburg Chamber Orchestra and the occasion of his solo concert in the Yusopov Palace.

Gary Davison is the Organist & Choirmaster of Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac, Maryland. An oft-commissioned and critically praised composer, he composed the hymn, "Port Tobacco," for the centennial celebration of Christ Church in 2004. The program will offer songs reflecting on the Nativity of Christ, drawn primarily from Ms. Keim's newest CD, A Child My Choice.

Christ Church Concerts
112 East Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland
(301) 392-1051

St. Charles String Quartet Concert Members of the St. Charles Quartet will perform selections by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 4:00pm at Christ Church located at 112 East Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646. The concert is free with donations accepted. The concert will begin with a recital of local music students from Southern Maryland.

Jingle Bells! Annual Holiday Bazaar December 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, CSM College Store (BK building), 8730 Mitchell Road , La Plata. Find the perfect gift for family and friends, including holiday items from local crafters and artisans, holiday and children's books, and much more as the College of Southern Maryland's college store hosts its annualy holiday bazaar. 301-934-7570 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7570