Photographic Works by Jeff Stephanic

Jeff Stephanic at CSM's Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery.
Monday - Friday, Sept. 29 - Nov. 5., 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., and one hour before fine arts events.
College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Building, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road.
Hand-colored and digital prints by photographer and Smithsonian lecturer Jeff Stephanic.
Gallery talk and reception to be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, noon. Free. 301-934-7828 or 301-870-3008,
Ext. 7828 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7828 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199,
Ext. 7828 for Calvert County or visit http://www.csmd.edu/finearts/

Connections Literary Series presents Evans and Zamora

Connections Literary Series presents poets George Evans and Daisy Zamora Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.,
at the College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road.
Evans is the author of four books of poetry, including his latest collection, Sudden Dreams, and is the
editor of the Streetfare Journal, which displays poetry and art in buses. He has received fellowships from
the Lannan Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Zamora is painter, psychologist and the author
of three books of poetry, including 2002's The Violent Foam, and has been showcased in the Bill Moyers'
Language of Life Series. Zamora was recently named the 2006 Nicaraguan Writer of the Year (Escitora del Ao)
by the National Assembly of Nicaragua (Asamblea Nacional) in Managua. Cost $2.
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/.

Connections Literary Series Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions. Connections, the literary journal of the College of Southern Maryland,
is seeking submissions for its fall 2006 issue. Local writers and photographers are encouraged
to send in their poetry, prose, essays and black and white photography to Connections@csmd.edu.
Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31. Publication reading will be held on Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at
the CSM La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road. For submission guidelines, go to www.csmd.edu/Connections.

Spooky Haunted Stage

Spooky Haunted Stage Friday, Oct. 27, 5 -7:00 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus,
CSM Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Find out whether it's all an act or a real scare
when the haunted stage returns to CSM. $5 all ages. 301-934-7828 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7828 for Charles County;
240-725-5499, Ext. 7828 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7828 for Calvert County.

Billy B! The Natural Science Song and Dance Man

Billy B! The Natural Science Song and Dance Man Returns to CSM. Thursday, Oct. 12, 9:45 a.m., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Room 100, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Billy B will be returning to town with his zany celebration of Earth's natural wonders. $7 all ages; $5 groups of 20 or more. Contact the Box Office 301-934-7828 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7828 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7828 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7828 for Calvert County or visit http://www.csmd.edu/FineArts/.

Sleepy Hollow

Theatre IV presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Friday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, FA100, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Theatre IV brings Washington Irving's classic tale to life on Friday the 13^th. $12 all ages. 301-934-7828 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7828 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7828 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7828 for Calvert County or visit www.csmd.edu/finearts.

Watch to see whether Ichabod Crane survives his encounter with the headless horseman, as Theatre IV presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", at CSM Fine Arts Center, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Port Tobacco Players present:

Stalag 17  (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays - Sept. 22 - Oct. 8, 2006)
By Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski

There's a traitor in their midst, but who is it?  Set in World War II at a German prisoner of war camp, this drama will
keep you guessing right up to the end.  Film Director Billy Wilder adapted this play into an Oscar-winning movie in 1953.

Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Ticket Prices:  Adults - $15;  Seniors (age 60+) and Youth (thru high school) - $12

Reservation Line:  301-932-6819

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

'The Songs of Sinatra'

October 5^th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cafe des Artistes
41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square
Leonardtown MD 20650      Reservations: 301-997-0500

Free/no cover

A show of some of our favorite Frank Sinatra tunes--songs that he introduced to the world and made his own. Gretchen's vocals are accompanied by Randy Richie on keyboard and Bill Hones on acoustic bass. Friendly, French Cafe atmosphere and critically-acclaimed cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town. Reservations recommended.

For more information about Gretchen Richie, go to www.gretchenrichie.com

* * *  Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 7:00 p.m.* * *

LYRA, Russian a cappella ensemble

Returning for a third visit is the a cappella ensemble, LYRA.  This six-member group from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present a two-part program consisting of sacred music of the Russian Orthodox Church followed by folk songs in all their variety-comic, lyric, dancing, romantic!  Interspersed with spoken English commentary by announcer, Sergey Tupitsyn, the program is sure to delight and inform you.  Cash donations received this afternoon will go directly to the singers of LYRA.
Christ Church Concerts
112 East Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland
(301) 392-1051

Sunday, October 8, 2006, 3:00 p.m.

Manhattan Piano Trio

Manhattan Piano Trio (MPT) is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most versatile and exciting chamber music groups coming out of New York City.  The Trio is comprised of  Milana Bahl (Piano), Dmitry Lukin (Violin) and Dmitry Kouzov (Cello). The two Dmitrys are from St. Petersburg, Russia, and met Milana, the founding member of the trio, literally on the front steps of The Juilliard School of Music during the summer of 2004.  Manhattan Piano Trio strives to evoke a range of pure human emotions through musical harmony, collaboration and creative programming.
 

Schubert Singers Autumn Auditions


Schubert Singers, a concert choir for children, seeks children in 3rd-8th grade who like to sing beautiful music. We will learn and perform folk songs, spirituals, and music by classical and contemporary composers that is especially suited for the young voice.

An audition/rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gertrude Mitchell Room of Christ Church, 112 East Charles Street, La Plata, MD. Auditionees will participate in a short rehearsal and then sing alone or in pairs. Rehearsals will begin the following Tuesday, October 17, for those singers making successful auditions.

Rehearsals will be held at Christ Church on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:15. Each rehearsal will include time for learning the skills of sight-singing, correct vocal production, part-singing, and the preparation of music for a winter concert (to be performed at several venues). A nominal fee is required for the purchase of music.

Angela Garvey and Kathy Doyle are co-directors of the ensemble, and Alicia Cordelle serves as vocal consultant and coach. To register for the audition/rehearsal, please call Angela Garvey at (301) 934-2360 or Kathy Doyle at (301) 843-1557. Children who cannot attend the October 10 audition may schedule a private audition on Saturday, October 14.

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

Featuring Special Guest, Rick Humphreys, on Saxophone!

October 12^th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cafe des Artistes
41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square
Leonardtown MD 20650
301-997-0500
Price: No Cover

The swingin' and sultry sounds of jazz with special guest Rick Humphreys on saxophone. He's joining Gretchen along with Randy Richie on keyboard and James Fowler on acoustic bass. Friendly, French Cafe atmosphere and critically-acclaimed cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town. Reservations recommended.

For more information about Gretchen Richie, go to www.gretchenrichie.com

Children's "Haunted Stage"

The La Plata International Thespian Troupe #2621 will be offering a children's "Haunted Stage"
for kids ages 5-10.  The event is to raise food for a local food bank in coordination with TOTS-EAT:
Trick or Treat so Kids can Eat. 

The "Haunted Stage" is on Oct. 28 and 29 from 3-6pm.  Cost is a canned food donation.

"Because hunger is a very scary thing"

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

"Request Night"...Hear your favorites!

October 19th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cafe des Artistes

41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square
Leonardtown MD 20650
301-997-0500

Price: No Cover

Choose your favorites from Gretchen's vast  repertoire of Love Songs, Swing songs, and Pop songs for your own listening pleasure or have Gretchen make a special dedication to that special someone. Gretchen will be joined by Randy Richie on keyboard and Bill Hones on acoustic bass.  Friendly, French cafe atmosphere and excellent cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town.  Reservations recommended.

For more information about Gretchen Richie, go to www.gretchenrichie.com

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

"Songs of the '50s & '60s"
October 26th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cafe des Artistes
41655 Fenwick Street, On-the-Square
Leonardtown MD 20650
301-997-0500
Price: No Cover

Remember when your favorite radio station used to play everything from love songs and rhythm & blues to folk and rock 'n 'roll? Well, the entire evening will be dedicated to this eclectic era with something for everyone! You'll hear hits by the Flamingos, Dionne Warwick, Peggy Lee, the Beatles, Dean Martin, Little Anthony, Elvis, Andy Williams, Ray Charles, and many, many more! Randy Richie on keyboard and James Fowler on acoustic bass. Friendly, French Cafe atmosphere and critically-acclaimed cuisine, located in an historic waterfront town. Reservations recommended.

For more information about Gretchen Richie, go to www.gretchenrichie.com

St. Charles String Quartet Concert

The St. Charles String Quartet will perform:
Haydn String Quartet in B flat Op.76 No.4 "Sunrise"
Schubert String Quartet No.12 in c minor D.703 "Quartettsatz"
Beethoven String Quartet No.11 in f minor Op.95 "Quartetto Serioso"

Christ Church
112 East Charles Street
La Plata, MD 20646

October 28, 2006
4:00pm