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NATIONAL HARBOR GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SIX FLAGS AMERICA CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CTR. SHOW PLACE ARENA HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS PARKS & RECREATION FREE Prince George's Visitors Guide Click here...	January... IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY All events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements. January 1 (5-9:30 pm) WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro 20774. 301-699-2456 \| www.pgparks.com Don't miss the last day of the season's spectacular drive-through displays! Featuring a million twinkling lights, the 22nd Annual Winter Festival of Lights is a joyful event for everyone. ($) January 3, 10 (6 PM) ART ON FILM/FILM ON ART Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708. 301-377-7800 \| www.pgparks.com Montpelier annual film series returns this year with a theme of films with food in the title. Take a holiday from the holidays and set aside a Saturday for dinner and a film at Montpelier. ($) January 9-24 (8 pm, Sun 2pm) OUT OF ORDER Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20716. 301-805-0219 \| www.bctheatre.com Presented by Bowie Community Theatre. When Richard Willey, a Republican Senator, plans to spend the evening with Jane, a secretary to a member of the Democratic Party, things go disastrously wrong-beginning with the discovery of a body trapped in the only unreliable window. FOR ADULTS ONLY. ($) January 10 (7:30 pm) TWELTH NIGHT BALL Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737. 301-864-0420 \| www.pgparks.com Come in period attire or black tie to celebrate the traditional end of the holiday season at this Regency-style ball, capacity is limited, advance registration required by January 2. ($) January 13 (7:30 pm) SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE SEREIS: "EDGAR ALLEN POE" BY JEFF KORMAN Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715. 301-809-3089 \| www.cityofbowie.org FREE. January 14 (10:30 am) KIDS DAY OUT Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744. 301-203-6070 \| www.pgparks.com Join us for a Wednesday morning out. Enjoy a fun-filled hour of music, dance, clowning, and/or storytelling that's entertaining and educational. Grades Pre-k-4. ($) January 14 (2 pm) AFTERNOON TEA: KATHIE TRAHAN, FLUTIST Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744. 301-203-6070 \| www.pgparks.com A flute instructor at the University of Maryland, Kathie Trahan is a principal flutist with the Annapolis Choral Columbia Por-Cantare and the Prince George's Philharmonic Orchestras. ($) January 15–22 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION: EVENTS IN AND AROUND PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY For information on the presidential inauguration celebration, ceremony, balls and events and much more, please visit http://www.visitprincegeorges.com/presidential_inauguration.html January 17-18 (8am) CHESAPEAKE FISHING AND OUTDOOR EXPO Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-925-7999 \| www.showplacearena.com \| www.chesapeakefishingoutdoorexpo.com Calling all anglers, sailors, and hunters. Over 200 vendors, selling everything from boats to beef jerky, to fishing items and places to go. ($) January 17 (8pm) THE MARQUEES Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744. 301-203-6070 \| www.pgparks.com A local group that originated from the East Capital Dwellings in Washington, DC formed in 1957 and produced two great talents - Marvin Gaye and Reese Palmer. ($) Jan. 17- Feb 26 A VIEW FROM THE LAKES: A HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF LAKELAND Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20798 301-377-7800 \| www.pgparks.com This year's Black History Month exhibit underscores how Lakeland's proximity to the University of Maryland, and its settlement in low lying areas near Lake Artemesia influenced the community's development. The exhibit focuses on the strong religious, educational and cultural ties that evolved and sustained the community for more than 100 years. January 18 (11-5 pm) WASHINGTON BRIDAL SHOWCASE Martin's Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Dr, Greenbelt 20770. 1-866-BRIDE-44 \| www.bridalshowcase.com Thousands of brides make this annual event the first step in planning their wedding. ($) January 24 (1-2:30 pm) FIRST LADIES TEA @ MARIETTA Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 20769. 301-464-5291 \| www.pgparks.com Celebrate President's Day in style with a special tea featuring the favorite dishes of First Ladies. ($) Prepaid reservation required in advance. January 24 (11am, 1 pm) MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S MUSCIAL PRODUCTION OF ROBIN HOOD Harmony Hall Regional Center 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744. 301-203-6070 \| www.pgparks.com Enjoy this classical musical telling of Robin Hood, featuring 50-60 local children. ($) January 24-25 (time TBA) RAINFOREST RUMBLE CHEER COMPETITION Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-925-7999 \| www.showplacearena.com January 25 (time TBA) ANNUAL BRIDAL EXPO Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville 20716. 301-249-1604. www.pgparks.com Plan your wedding from start to finish. Meet vendors who can make your day special. ($) January 30-31 February 6-7, 13-14 (8pm) THE MOVING OF LILLA BARTON Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 207 301-805-0219 \| www.pglt.org Presented by Prince George's Little Theatre. A home she loves. A town she needs. For a minister's widow, life's biggest leap of faith isn't moving out.it's moving on. ($) January 31, 2009 (3pm &8pm) 26TH ANNUAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742. 301-405-ARTS \| www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu This annual showcase delights audiences with diverse perspectives in modern dance. Performances are selected by nationally renowned adjudicators. ($) All events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements.
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