Arts and Crafts

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Arts and Crafts

ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY --9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Discuss lighting, exposure, depth of field, critical focus, macro photography, creative flash and printing options. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $80; members, $75. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

"JUMPSTART INTO ABSTRACTION" --10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. For beginners and experienced painters. Discuss experimentation, discovery, analysis and revision. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $160; members, $150. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

"MAD HATTER'S THRONE" --9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Children 9-12 make a wild hat using water and wool and discuss mosaic skills. Materials fee, $20. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $175; members, $165. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

Children and Teens

CALVERT TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONS --7-8 p.m., "City of Ember," by Jeanne DuPrau. Monday, Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862; Tuesday, Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411; Wednesday, Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289; and next Thursday, Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. Free.

SONGWRITING FOR TEENS --1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 27 and Aug. 3. A three-class series for all levels of songwriter. Introductory approach to songwriting. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $125; members, $115. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

Concerts

TARNISHED SIX DIXIELAND BAND -- Part of the Twilight Performance Series at the College of Southern Maryland. 6:45 tonight, Prince Frederick campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd. Free. 301-934-7703, http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/events.

2008 RIVER CONCERT SERIES --7 p.m. tomorrow and July 25. Musicians perform in the 10th annual season of outdoor concerts. Tomorrow, the Chesapeake Orchestra will perform Franz Waxman's "Anne of the Indies"; Aaron Kernis's "Simple Songs," featuring soprano Susan Naruki; H. Berlioz's "Les Nuits d'Ete"; and Brahms's Symphony No. 3. Grounds open at 5 p.m. Performance at 7 p.m. St. Mary's College of Maryland, College Townhouse Green, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary's City. Free. http://www.riverconcertseries.com.

"AN EVENING OF SONG" --5 p.m. Saturday. Vocalist Ashley Kirby performs with pianist Nick Rosen, McDonough High School choral director T.C. Mazzeo, accompanist Michael Santana, vocalist Juliette Countiss and others. St. Joseph's Church, Parish Center, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret. Free. 301-266-1276.

MUSIC AT WESTLAWN INN --9:30-11:30 p.m. Saturdays. First and third Saturdays of each month, classic rock by the Musician Protection Program; second and fourth Saturdays, jazz by the Not-So-Modern Jazz Quartet. Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. No cover charge. 410-257-0001, http://www.westlawninn.com.

"RHYME TIME JAM" CONCERTS -- Monday. Interactive musical jam session led by Mr. Derby. 10 a.m., White Marsh Elementary School, 29090 Thompson Corner Rd., Mechanicsville; 12:30 p.m., Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown; 3 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Free. 301-475-2846.

SALSAMBA LATIN JAZZ QUINTET -- Part of the Twilight Performance Series at the College of Southern Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Leonardtown campus, 22950 Hollywood Rd.; 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, La Plata campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd.; and 6:45 p.m. next Thursday, Prince Frederick campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd. Free. 301-934-7703, http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/events.

Exhibitions

ANNMARIE GARDEN ARTS CENTER EXHIBITS --10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, through Aug. 31. "Re.action" in the main gallery includes works that move or suggest movement. "Olga Hirshhorn Recollects" in the mezzanine gallery includes modern art on loan from the Corcoran Gallery of Art, including works by Picasso, Matisse and Miro. The 30-acre sculpture park is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Arts Center: $3; children, $2; members and children 3 and younger, free. Free. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

"SUMMER SIGHTS AND SCENES" --11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, through July 28. Artworks by Nancy Jung-Warmke and Gerry Wood, featuring summer landscapes, beaches, water, herons and more. ArtWorks@7th, 9128 Bay Ave., North Beach. Free. 410-286-5278, http://www.artworksat7th.com.

GAZEBO ART SHOW AND SALE -- noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Calvert Artists' Guild's eighth annual show. Rain or shine. Solomons boardwalk gazebo. Free. 410-326-2604, 301-863-9663.

Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKET AND CAR SHOW --6-9 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 24. Farmers and other growers sell their products, including vegetables and flowers. Fresh blue crabs available. Classic Cruise-In car show along the waterfront. North Beach Boardwalk, Bay Avenue and Fifth Street, North Beach. Free. 301-855-6681, 410-257-9618, http://www.ci.north-beach.md.us.

WALDORF FARMERS MARKET --8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26. Producer-only market sells fresh honey, flowers, fruit, vegetables and more. Waldorf Festival Center, routes 301 and 228. 301-934-8571.

PRINCE FREDERICK FARMERS MARKET --8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 22. The market offers products from White Oak Point Farm, Cox Farm, Goose Creek Farm and Herbert Farm, among others. Prince Frederick Shopping Center, Route 4 between Duke and Church streets. Free. 443-532-7479, http://www.calvertag.com.

For Children

CHARLES COUNTY STORY TIMES --10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, county library's Potomac Branch, 3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head, 301-375-7375; Wednesdays, P.D. Brown Memorial Branch, 50 Village St., Waldorf, 301-645-2864, 301-843-7688; Thursdays, La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Ave., 301-934-9001, 301-870-3520. Free.

"BUGGY HOUR" -- Thursdays, through July 31: Kindergarteners through fifth-graders catch the reading bug with "buggy" stories, games and crafts. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862; and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road, 410-257-2101. Wednesdays, through July 30: 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411; and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289. Free.

KIDS 'N' CRITTERS --10-11:30 a.m. Saturday and Tuesday. For ages 3-5. Wading in the creek and discussing animals. Bring old sneakers and a change of clothes. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary, 2880 Grays Rd., Battle Creek. $3; Battle Creek Nature Education Society members, $1; registration required. 410-535-5327, http://www.calvertparks.org.

CERAMICS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN --1-3 p.m. Saturday. For adults and children 7 and older. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. "Under the Sea" theme. Discussion of basic hand-building techniques while creating a platter or bowl. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Child only (ages 10 and older), $50; parent and child pair, $65. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES --10-11 a.m. Monday and July 28. Stories, songs and movies for children and their caregivers. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Free. 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862.

THE STORY LADY -- All ages. Tuesday, 10 a.m., Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411; and 2 p.m., Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Rd., 410-257-2101. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862. Free.

GREENWELL PARK NATURE TIME --10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 30. Games, crafts and stories for children and their caregivers. Greenwell State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. $5; Greenwell Foundation members, $3. 301-373-9775, http://www.greenwellfoundation.org.

"SUPERHERO" ACTIVITIES --2 p.m. Wednesday. For ages 7-11. Make "kryptonite," create comic book superheroes and solve the Riddler's riddles. Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park. Free. 301-863-8188.

Gardening

PLANT CLINICS -- Part of the "Ask a Master Gardener" program. Bring plant samples and/or photos and ask gardening questions. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., 301-884-2211; and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-2846.

Literature

LEONARDTOWN BOOK DISCUSSION AND CELEBRATION --7 p.m. today. "No Country for Old Men," by Cormac McCarthy, and 10th anniversary book group celebration. Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-2846.

Nature

RIVER RIDERS KAYAKING -- through Oct. 26. Lessons, rentals, guided trips and summer camp. Open to people of all abilities, from sunrise to sunset. Reservations required. Minimum ages and prices vary per activity. Greenwell State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. 301-373-9775.

PORT REPUBLIC CANOE TRIP --4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Guided trip on Parkers Creek led by American Chestnut Land Trust. Canoes, life vests and paddles provided. Meet at Warrior's Rest Sanctuary, 1920 Scientists Cliffs Rd., Port Republic. $10 requested, reservations required. 410-414-3400, http://www.acltweb.org.

CALVERT LOCALVORES --7-8:30 p.m. Monday. Discussion of promoting local agriculture, eating locally grown food and other green ideas. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862.

Special Events

BUILD YOUR OWN CANOE -- With guidance from an instructor, build a 16-foot wooden canoe or a 12-foot rowing skiff to own, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays. Appointments are being taken for Saturdays, through December. A ready-to-paint boat is the finished product. For adults and children 10 and older. Youths 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Canoe: $650; museum members, $600; skiff: $1,000, Calvert Marine Museum members, $950; sailing skiff, additional $800. Financial assistance available for youth organizations, schools or low-income youths. Call George Surgent at 410-586-2700. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

"FISHING FOR A CURE" --2:30-8 p.m. Wednesday. To benefit the Infusion Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital, sponsored by Bunky's Charter Boats. Refreshments, bait and tackle provided. For adults and children 5 and older. Limited space available. Bunky's Marina, 14448 Solomons Island Rd. S., Solomons. $75. 410-535-8178, 410-414-4570.

Recreation

FISHING DAY CAMP -- Children 9-13 learn fishing skills during a one-week camp sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and July 28-Aug. 1. Campers receive a rod, tackle, life vest and fishing guide. Includes a yearlong youth membership to CCA. Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Rd., Scotland. $150. 888-758-6580, 443-926-6156.

CLUB KAYAK -- Saturdays, through Oct. 25. Clinic teaches basic kayak skills, safety techniques and games. 11 a.m.-noon, ages 7-13; 2-3 p.m., ages 14 and older. Greenwell State Park, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood. $60 per month. 301-373-9775, http://www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Theater

ONE-ACT AUDITIONS --7 p.m. today. Newtowne Players auditions for "In a Pickle," "Key Lime Pie," "Overtones" and "Two Moms." There are roles for three men and 13 women ages 20-60. Performance dates are Sept. 11-14. Contact Keith Williams at edrft_99@yahoo.com. Three Notch Theatre, 21744 S. Coral Dr., Lexington Park. Free. 301-737-5447, http://www.newtowneplayers.org.

"HE'S NOT MINE. SHE'S NOT MINE" --8 p.m. Saturday. Promise Productions performs a play about a troubled marriage, written and produced by Ray Quick. Doors open at 7 p.m. Mary Harrison Cultural Center, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings. $30. 443-631-4509, http://www.promise-productions.net.

Plan Ahead

"GOOD OLD DAYS TODAY" --10-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, through July 31. Stories and games related to the history of Chesapeake Beach and the railway. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave. Free. 410-257-3892.

KENNY LOGGINS, EDWIN MCCAIN --6 p.m. next Thursday. McCain opens with a 60-minute set for headliner Loggins. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. $38.50 for reserved seats; $48.50 for premium seats. 410-326-2042, http://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

HOLLYWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CARNIVAL --7-11 p.m. next Thursday through July 27 and 7-8 p.m. July 31-Aug. 3. Food, rides and games. Unlimited rides $10 each night. Ride tickets can be purchased separately. Raffle of bicycles for ages 12 and younger each night; prizewinners must be present to win. A "treasure chest" cash prize will be raffled on the last night. Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood. Free admission. 301-373-2900.

"THE MOMENT" --8 p.m. July 25-26 and Aug. 1, and 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 2. A Patuxent Playhouse production about peer pressure. St. John Vianney Catholic Church Family Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick. $15; 2 p.m. performance, $12. 410-326-2871, 410-326-1401, http://www.patuxentplayhouse.com.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP --10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 13. For all levels. Genres might include poetry, fiction, drama and creative nonfiction. Share work and receive feedback. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $125; members, $115. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

OYSTER REEF HIKE--10-11 a.m. July 26. Hike to Flag Ponds artificial oyster reef. Dress for the beach. Flag Ponds Nature Park, 10 miles south of Prince Frederick off Route 4. $3; Battle Creek Nature Education Society members, $1; registration required. 410-535-5327, http://www.calvertparks.org.

TIDEWATER ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKEND --10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26-27. Work with archaeologists at a colonial site. Historic St. Mary's City, 18559 Hogaboom Lane. $10; seniors, $8; students, $6. 240-895-4990, 800-762-1634, http://www.stmaryscity.org.

CERAMICS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN --1-3 p.m. July 26. For adults and children 7 and older. Children 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Discussion of basic hand-building, engraving and embellishing techniques while creating a toad house for a garden. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Child only (ages 10 and older), $50; parent and child pair, $65. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS CONCERT --6 p.m. July 26. Country Memories, Kenny Wathen, No Class Today and the Dance Hall Ghosts perform. Leonardtown Town Square, Washington Street in downtown Leonardtown. Free. 301-904-4452.

"SOUNDS OF THE BIG BAND ERA" --7:30 p.m. July 26. Final concert in this year's Sanford Concert Series features Women of Note. Ice cream social follows the concert. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrew's Church Rd., California. $5. 301-862-2247.

"MEET THE AUTHOR: PATRICIA LYNCH" --2-4 p.m. July 27. Lynch is the author of "Thanks for Listening: High Adventures in Journalism and Diplomacy." Books available for purchase and signing. Tickets at all Calvert libraries. A Library Foundation event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. $20. 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862.

"GENERAL FOOLISHNESS" SHOW -- July 28. Juggling, acrobatics, music and audience participation performed by Paul Hadfield. 10 a.m., White Marsh Elementary School, 29090 Thompson Corner Rd., Mechanicsville; 12:30 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 25550 Point Lookout Rd., Leondardtown; 3 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Free. 301-475-2846.

"YOUNG DA VINCIS: SKETCH JOURNALS" --9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1. For children. Two groups: ages 7-10 and ages 11-14. Discussion of drawing and writing based on nature observations. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. $165; members, $150. 410-326-4640, http://www.annmariegarden.org.

REPTILE WORLD -- All ages. July 29, 10 a.m., Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411; and 2 p.m., Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Rd., 410-257-2101. July 30, 10 a.m., Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862. Free.

THE BARNSTORMERS TRADITIONAL FOLK GROUP -- Part of the Twilight Performance Series at the College of Southern Maryland. 6:45 p.m., July 29, Leonardtown campus, 22950 Hollywood Rd.; 6:45 p.m. July 30, La Plata campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd.; and 6:45 p.m. July 31, Prince Frederick campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd. Free. 301-934-7703, http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/events.

CHARLES HERITAGE PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT -- Aug. 1-25. Rules and scavenger hunt clues available at the community center or by e-mail at webmail@charlescounty.org. Registration deadline is Aug. 25. Photo deadline is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The person or family with the most correct photo submissions wins a prize. Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Rd., Nanjemoy. Free. 301-246-9612, 301-609-7639.

SUNSET CRUISE --6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison includes hors d'oeuvres. Registration required by Aug. 13. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. $25. 410-326-2042.

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND GOLF CLASSIC --7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Fundraiser for scholarships and programs. 7:30 a.m., check in; 9 a.m., shotgun start. Fee includes golf, lunch, dinner and a gift. Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Blvd., Swan Point. $150 per person; $600 per foursome. 301-870-2309, Ext. 7647; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7647; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7647, http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/index.html.

NATIONAL DOG DAY --10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23. Face painting, balloon animals, police dog demonstrations, a dog show ($25 to enter), food and more. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Free. 410-326-2042, http://www.nationaldogday.com.

SAILBOAT RACE FOR HOSPICE --11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23-24. Two-day, full round-robin, dinghy sailboat race. Launch from the beach off the northern end of the Solomons Island boardwalk. Teams man Flying Juniors supplied by the Southern Maryland Sailing Foundation. Six members per team. Maximum of 12 teams. $450 per team. 410-535-0892, 301-855-1226, http://www.calverthospice.org.

LEONARDTOWN ROCK CONCERT --6 p.m. Aug. 23. Bent Nickel, Geezer and the 25th Hour Band perform. Leonardtown Town Square, Washington Street in downtown Leonardtown. Free. 301-904-4452.

-- Compiled by CHRISTY GOODMAN

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