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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...  |
March...IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTYAll events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements. March 6 (8pm) AMADEUSGreenbelt Arts Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt 20770. 301-441-8770 | www.greenbeltartscenter.org The Tony Award play and Academy Award winning film takes the stage with live music! Everyone knows Mozart's music, but what of the mystery involved in his murder? That's what portends for all who enter the theater and the realm of intrigue, Mozart's most famous works and the drama of his bitter enemy, Antonio Salieri as he confronts him on the musical battlefield, where only one can survive. Experience the challenge in a show worthy of your consideration. ($) March 6 (8 pm) MONTPELIER JAZZ SERIES: STEVE ABSHIREMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708. 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com This popular guitarist returns with his group to Montpelier to open the spring series is sure to be a sold-out concert. ($) March 7 (12-4 pm) 8TH MARYLAND COMPANY "A" U.S. DRILL DAYMarietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 20769. 301-464-5291 | www.pgparks.com Civil War re-enactors demonstrate military drills, weaponry and tacticals. Admission FREE. ($) for Marietta House tours. March 8, April 5, May 2 (10 am - 4 pm) WINTER/SPRING 2OO9 TEACHER'S WORKSHOPNational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org These workshops provide teachers with a wide variety of hands-on-activities to be used with environmental education or life science curricula. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. $ March 10 (7:30 pm) SECOND TUESDAY LECTURE: "A VISIT WITH JAMES AND DOLLY"Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715. 301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org FREE No reservations required. March 11 (7:30pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: BIG BAND SHOWCASEClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742. 301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu Featuring all three Schools of Music big bands as well as saxophonist Steve Wilson, whose composition Make a Joyful Noise will be presented. FREE. March 12 (8:00pm) STEVE WILSON QUARTETClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742. 301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu A musicianâ musician, saxophonist Steve Wilson brings his distinctive sound to the Center as part of a week-long residency with the UM School of Music jazz studies department. ($) March 13 (8 pm) Ethel Ennis with Trio MONTPELIER JAZZ SERIES: ETHEL ENNIS W/TRIOMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708. 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com A favorite at Montpelier, the incomparable Baltimore-based Ennis has sung to critical acclaim all over the world. ($) March 13-14 (5 pm) HANDS ON HISTORY: TEEN IMMERSIONRiversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737. 301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com Girls ages 13-19 will experience life in early Federal America, including cooking, crafts, and other activities, during 24 hours in the historic house. Advance payment required by March 6. ($) March 14 (10-3 pm) REFUGE SYSTEM BIRTHDAY BASH!National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org This is the first big event since the Visitor Center re-opened. The event will feature two FREE concerts by children's entertainer, "Billy B" -- the Natural Science Song and Dance Man (performing at 11:30 and 1:30). There will also be live animals, children's activities, wildlife habitat tram tours, and refreshments from the Crane Cafe, and more. March 14 (7-9pm) COLONIAL TAVERN DINNERDarnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com Be our guest, as we recreate the atmosphere and flavor of a mid-18th century tavern dinner. Enjoy authentic food and wine followed by sea chanties and tavern songs of the period. ($) Advance reservation and payment required. March 20 (8 pm) MONTPELIER JAZZ SERIES: AVERY SHARPE TRIOMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708. 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com Playing both electric and acoustic bass, Avery Sharpe has collaborated with McCoy Tyner on over 20 albums. He has also written and performed on his own CDs for his own label, JKNM. ($) March 20-April 4 (8pm, Sun 2pm) INSPECTING CAROLBowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20716. 301-805-0219 | www.bctheatre.com When a regional theater company, are informed that their annual endowment grant is in question and an inspector will be coming to decide their fate, a case of mistaken identity turns a young aspiring actor of questionable talent into the star of their own interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ($) March 21-22 (Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-4 pm) THE QUILT SHOWC. Elizabeth Rieg Special Center, 15542 Peach Walker Dr, Bowie 20716. 301-477-1803 | www.southerncomforters.org Hosted by the Southern Comforters Quilt Guild of Bowie. 200 quilted items, door prizes, quilt raffle, silent auction, vendors, food and demonstrations. ($) March 21 (7:30pm) 7th ANNUAL WORLD DANCE SHOWCASEPublick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784. 301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com Exceptional dance companies from throughout the area present the colorful, rich cultural diversity of talent found in metro Washington. ($) March 27 (8 pm) MONTPELIER JAZZ SERIES: NASAR ABADEY &SUPERNOVAMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708. 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com Cutting edge percussionist, Nasar Abadey &Supernova, brings his group back to Montpelier. ($) Saturday, March 28 (10-4pm) WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BUS TOURDarnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com Celebrate women's history month with a bus trip to downtown Annapolis to learn more about 18th and 19th century women. Bus trip departs from and returns to Darnall's Chance House Museum. Reservations and payment required in advance. ($) March 28, April 4 (12pm, 4 pm, 7:30 pm) EVANGEL CATHEDRAL EASTER PRODUCTION: THE BRIDEEvangel Cathedral, 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro 20774 301-249-9400 | www.evangeleasterproduction.com $ March 28 (8 pm) TAVERN NIGHT @ RIVERSDALERiversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737. 301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com Join us for an evening of rousing entertainment by Ship's Company Chanteymen and partake of tavern-style food and beverages. Advance payment/registration required. ($) March 28 (4 pm) ANNUAL TEBBY BEAR TEABelair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715. 301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org No reservations/advanced payment required. ($) March 27-29 10TH ANNUAL LINCOLN ASSASSINATION SYMPOSIUMSurratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735. 301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org Three-day conference. Scholars explore the after effects of President Lincoln's assassination. Includes off-site bus tours and a dinner program. Reservations and advance payment required. ($) March 27-29 PATUXENT WILDLIFE ART SHOW &SALENational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org Now in its 20th year. View exquisite wildlife art in a variety of mediums for show and sale. Opening reception Friday night, requires ($) ticket. Sat, Sun, admission FREE. Location subject to change due to building repairs. March 29 (7 pm) STEP IT OUT!The Ultimate Challenge Step Show Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-952-7999 | www.showplacearena.com Collegiate and alumnae teams from the Mid-Atlantic region present spirit and precision moves at this annual step show sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. ($) March 31 (10-11 am, 1-2pm) NATURE TOTS: BABY ANIMALS!National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org It's the time of year when baby animals start coming around! Introduce your preschooler to nature's toddlers through songs, stories and more in this fun program. Ages 3-4. FREE 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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OFFICIAL SITE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND TOURISM Prince George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors Bureau 9200 Basil Court, Suite 101, Largo, MD 20774, 301.925.8300 visitprincegeorges.com | visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us | reunioncapitalusa.com | reunion-headquarters.com |
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