• "Kismet" Auditions. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9, 9-11 a.m. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Auditorium, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road. Set in Baghdad, Edward Knoblock's play Kismet is a musical story of poets, beggars and love in the hands of fate. Auditions are open to anyone with an interest in theater. Auditions will consist of a prepared monologue and song (preferably one from a musical). Free. To sign up for an audition, contact Stacie Aubel, 301-934-7861 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7861 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7861 for St. Mary's County or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7861 for Calvert County, or staciea@csmd.edu.

"Screen on the Green"

Free movies at the La Plata Town Hall
(weather permitting)

Saturday, September 9;  8:00 p.m.

THE KARATE KID

Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki "Pat" Morita,
Elizabeth Shue, Martin Kove


Columbia Pictures; Directed by John G. Avildsen

Rated PG; 127 minutes; 1984

• Ralph Macchio stars in this warm and wonderful film as the perennial 98-pound weakling who turns the tables on his tormentors. A finely choreographed karate film, THE KARATE KID also shows that humor, courage, pride, and beliefs are what really matter in disagreements.

"Screen on the Green"

Free movies at the La Plata Town Hall
(weather permitting)

Saturday, September 23; 8:00 pm

BACK TO THE FUTURE

Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd

Universal Pictures; Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Rated PG; 115 minutes; 1985

• 1980s teenager Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is transported back in time to 1955 where he accidentally changes the course of history through a series of comic misadventures and finds he must return things to the way they were, back to the future.

"Screen on the Green"

Free movies at the La Plata Town Hall
(weather permitting)

Saturday, September 30; 8:00 p.m.

The Wizard Of Oz

Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley
Turner/MGM; Directed by Victor Fleming
Rated G; 102 minutes; 1939

• Kansas girl Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked by a tornado into the magical land of Oz in this much loved musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel. Dorothy joins the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure down the Yellow Brick Road to persuade the Wizard to help her find her way home.

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

Featuring Special Guest, Mark Carson, on the Vibes!

September 14^th, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cafe des Artistes

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

Price: No Cover

Gretchen will be joined by Jazz vibraphonist, Mark Carson, playing standards from the Great American Songbook and selections from the legendary Modern Jazz Quartet and the George Shearing Quintet. Come and hear the elegant New York Jazz Cocktail sound right hear in Southern Maryland! Mark is the recently retired Master Percussionist from the United States Air Force Concert Band.  Accompanied 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.

Gretchen Richie...Jazz Cabaret

Request Night! Dedicate a Love Song to the One You Love!
September 21st, 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, of Swing songs, of 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.

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/

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