What's Happening

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Arts and Crafts

CABOCHON CLASS --9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Learn how to use rock-cutting and polishing equipment to make a cabochon with provided supplies. Age 18 and older. Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton. $30; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $36. 301-297-4575.

SPRING POTTERY SALE --11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Local artists sell functional artworks. Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. Free. 301-445-4508.

Concerts

U.S. AIR FORCE CHAMBER BAND --8 p.m. today and every Thursday, through May 15. The Bolling Air Force Base Chamber Players performs chamber music throughout the season. Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. 301-203-6070.

BRENTANO STRING QUARTET --8 p.m. today. The quartet, with Mark Steinberg and Serena Canin on violin, Misha Amory on viola and Nina Maria Lee on the cello, perform later works of Mozart, Elliott Carter, Bach and Bartók, with guest pianist Thomas Sauer. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. $35; students, $7. 301-405-2787.

WARNER WILLIAMS AND JAY SUMMEROUR --8 p.m. tomorrow. The duo Little Bit a Blues featuring local blues musician Warner Williams and harmonica player and percussionist Jay Summerour; part of the Montpelier Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. $20; seniors and center members, $18. 301-953-1993.

U.S. ARMY ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT --4 p.m. Sunday. Produced and presented by the U.S. Army Orchestra, the performance will include selections from opera scores of Verdi and Puccini, and scenes from Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo and Juliet." Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. Free. 301-405-2787.

SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA --7:30 p.m. Sunday. Pianist and arranger Oscar Hernandez leads the orchestra, well known in contemporary Hispanic culture and Latin jazz circles. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. $35; students, $7. 301-405-2787.

AFRICAN DRUM ENSEMBLE --7:30 p.m. Monday. The University of Maryland African Drum Ensemble premieres a concert-length performance. Based on contemporary and traditional Manding kora melodies played on dunun, djembe, and water gourds, it will include performances by the Montgomery College Chamber Orchestra musicians and vocalists and drummers from the Memory of African Culture. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. Free. 301-405-2787.

Exhibitions

"SIX FRIENDS" --8:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Saturdays, through June 7. Maryland friends Gordie Corbin, Ross Emerson, Joel Hoffman, Bob Peavy, Judy Switt and Anita van Rooy showcase their photography. Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. 301-203-6070.

LAUREL ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE ART --10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through May 30; reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Japanese artist Shinji Turner-Yamamoto's works focus on the effect elements such as rainwater, soot and vegetation have on items the artist finds in nature through his travels. Del Kun Chen, a Chinese American from Maryland, combines photograms and other technologies to create the works in "Cubogramy," his ongoing series that includes images of objects shot with a pinhole camera. Gen Aihara, a Japanese photographer, shoots water within its environment. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-1993.

MONTPELIER INSTRUCTORS EXHIBITION --10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through May 27. Art instructors who teach in the Montpelier class program showcase their works in the Library Gallery. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-1993.

CAROLYN DUTKY ROMANO --10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Thursdays, through May 25. The resident printmaker shows new works in the Resident Artist Gallery. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-1993.

Fairs and Festivals

MONTPELIER FESTIVAL OF HERBS, TEA AND THE ARTS --10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Montpelier Arts Center and the Montpelier Mansion (9401 Montpelier Dr. Laurel. 301-953-1376). Tea and scones served in the mansion; live music and artwork in the arts center. Also includes vendors selling herbs, plants and hand-made goods, and children's activities. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-1993.

SEAT PLEASANT DAY --10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Includes games, skating, face-painting, entertainment, food and more. Goodwin Park, 311 68th Pl., Seat Pleasant. Free. 301-336-2600.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE AND CRAFT BAZAAR --10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Crafts and home-made food will be on sale. Profits to benefit senior programs and activities. Willows Senior Community, 3850 Enfield Chase Ct., Bowie. Free. 301-390-5263.

BERWYN HEIGHTS DAY -- noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Music, food, games and entertainment. Berwyn Heights Community Center, 6200 Pontiac St., College Park. Free. 301-345-2808.

LANGLEY PARK DAY -- noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The community fest features music, dance and health information. Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. Free. 301-445-4508.

For Children

GYMNASTICS WORKSHOP --1-2 p.m. today. Instruction in various kinds of gymnastic equipment for children 18 months to 14 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. $5 per child with an adult companion; maximum of three children per adult. 301-583-2400.

KIDDIE CABARET --6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. tomorrow. For ages 6-12. Dance to music and learn about the Girl Scouts from members of Troop 6289. William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna Dr., Suitland. $3. 301-568-7719.

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE --9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The coed league is a supervised program for Prince George's County youths, ages 6-14. All games are played on Saturdays during May and June. Practice days and times vary. Registration must be made in person. Huntington Neighborhood South Park, 13311 11th St., Bowie. $35, with community center ID. 301-464-3725.

SENECA CREEK HIKING TRIP --10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Hiking in Seneca Creek State Park, sponsored by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. Fee includes transportation. Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center, 4701 31st Pl., Mount Rainier. $1; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $2; reservations required. 301-927-2163.

MRS. SOWERS'S TEA LESSONS FOR YOUNG LADIES --1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Young ladies learn 18th-century tea lessons and instruction. Followed by a tea party and tips on 18th-century dance. Ages 8-12. Darnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro. $20; advance reservations and payment required. 301-952-8010.

RIVERDALE CHILDREN'S DAY -- noon Sunday. Fun with non-electronic games, a Maypole dance, a puppet show and crafts to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale. $2. 301-864-0420.

ASIAN WAYS --7 p.m. Tuesday. Learn about the cultures of China, Indonesia, Thailand and Japan by playing games, making a craft and enjoying a snack. Ages 8-12. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Reservations required by today. Prince George's Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. $3; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $4. 301-864-1611.

PETER PAN CLUB --10:30 a.m.-noon today and May 22. The learning club for pre-school children and their parents includes an aviation story, crafts, games and museum exploration. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. $4; seniors $3; age 18 and younger $2. 301-864-6029.

Nature

BLUE HERON TOUR --9 a.m.-noon Saturday. The birds nest in large colonies along the Patuxent River. Some rugged climbing involved. Transportation provided. Age 12 and older. Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Rd., Upper Marlboro. $2; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $3. 301-627-6074.

Sports And Recreation

BUMPER CARS ON ICE --6:15-8 p.m. Fridays; 4-6 p.m. Sundays. For adults and children 5 and older, and younger than 5 accompanied by an adult; the classic amusement park ride on ice. Each ride is four-to-five minutes long and is first-come, first-served. Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington. $5; children, $4; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $6; nonresident children, $5.

SOUTHERN MARYLAND HORSE ASSOCIATION HORSE SHOW --8 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. The regional hunter-jumper horse show in the outdoor horse-show rings features children and adult riders. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Free. 301-952-7999.

CHESAPEAKE TIDE INDOOR FOOTBALL --7:30 p.m. Saturday. The local indoor football team goes up against the New Jersey Revolution. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. $18-$28. 301-952-7999.

HAND DANCE --3-5 p.m. Sundays. The "7" Step Hand Dance Academy offers beginner classes, 3-4 p.m., and intermediate classes, 4-5 p.m. VFW Post 9619, 6527 Suitland Rd., Morningside. $10 per class. 301-297-7180.

Theater

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS" --8 p.m. today and Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 11. A performance of Robert Harling's play, directed by Tricia Schwaab and produced by Maureen Rogers. Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., Laurel. $13; older than 65 and younger than 19, $10; today only, pay-what-you-can performance. 301-617-9906, http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org or maureencrogers@gmail.com.

"THE WIZARD OF OZ" --7:30 p.m. today-tomorrow, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The Cheverly Young Actors Guild presents the fairy tale classic about a young girl and her dog who get swept away in a tornado to a magical world. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. $12; seniors and students $10; age 12 and younger $8. 301-277-1710.

"MARISOL" --7:30 p.m. today and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 10. José Rivera's Obie-winning play about Marisol, a girl abandoned by her guardian angel and left to face revolution and social disorder. Directed by José Carasquillo. Contains adult themes and language. Sunday's performance will be sign-interpreted. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kogod Theatre, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. $25; students $7. 301-405-2787.

"MAD BREED" --8 p.m. tomorrow, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, through June 1. Theater troupe Active Cultures performs in the romantic comedy set on the family farm in Belair, Md. The story follows John Wilkes Booth's siblings as they decide to put on a play when Adah Francois, a freewoman, shows up. Written by Jacqueline E. Lawton. Joe's Movement Emporium, 3802-3806 34th St., Mount Rainier. $10-$12. 800-494-8497.

Miscellaneous

RESTORATION SHOP OPEN HOUSE -- noon-4 p.m. Saturday. A short walk from the museum to the restoration facility to see a reproduction of the 1911 Curtiss Pusher, an early U.S. aircraft, being built. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. $4; seniors $3; ages 18 and younger $2. 301-864-6029.

SENIOR CITIZENS AVIATION ROUNDTABLE --1 p.m. next Thursday. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts can meet to share experiences and interests. Age 60 and older. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. $3. 301-864-6029.

Plan Ahead

MAKE A CRAFT FOR MOM --4-5 p.m. May 9. Make a craft and card for Mother's Day, May 11. Ages 5-12. College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave., College Park. Free. Reservations required by May 2. 301-441-2647.

CAMPFIRE: "DINOSAURS ARE DINOMITE" --6:30-8 p.m. May 9. S'mores and drinks served while a naturalist discusses dinosaurs. Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center, 4701 31st Pl., Mount Rainier. $2 ; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $3; reservations required. 301-927-2163.

FRANK SCHWARTZ AND TERESA WHITAKER --8 p.m. May 9. The duo incorporates guitar, bass, banjo, percussion and Celtic harp into their original and traditional songs; part of the Montpelier Folk and Blues Series. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. $20; seniors and center members, $18. 301-953-1993.

BARREL RACING --8 a.m. May 10-11. Equestrian barrel racing will take place in the outdoor auxiliary ring; sponsored by International Barrel Racing Association. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Free. 301-952-7999.

EQUESTRIAN GAMES --8 a.m. May 10-11. Watch team and individual games played on horseback in the outdoor rings; sponsored by Mounted Games Across America. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. Free. 301-952-7999.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE MOVIES: VAUDEVILLE STYLE --11 a.m. May 10. Griot Baba-C and Tomorrow's Voices bring comic tales of the old world, followed by a screening of the comedy "Evan Almighty" (2007), which features Steve Carell as a congressman instructed by God (Morgan Freeman) to build an ark. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. $5. 301-277-1710.

A-MAY-ZING ANIMAL FEST -- noon-4 p.m. May 10. Birds of prey, reptiles, farm animals, a puppet show, food vendors, arts and crafts, and exhibits. Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg. Free. 301-779-0371.

PRINCE GEORGE'S PHILHARMONIC --8 p.m. May 10. Mozart's Symphony in G, No. 32, K. 318, and Mozart's Piano Concerto in A, No. 23, K. 488, conducted by Charles Ellis, with pianist Awadagin Pratt, who also conducts. Prince George's Community College, Largo Student Center, 301 Largo Rd., Largo. $20; seniors, $18; ages 18 and younger, free. 301-322-0965.

-- Compiled by AKEYA DICKSON

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