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November...IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
November 1 (10 am- 6 pm) SURBURBAN MARYLAND HOME SHOW Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772 Hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes, and product demonstrations. ($) November 1 (11 am-4 pm) WHAT IS IT? EXHIBITMontpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com See all sorts of gizmos, gadgets, thingamajigs and whatchamacallits, and figure out what it is. FREE November 1 (3 pm) WAITING FOR GODOT Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784 Enjoy this audacious restaging of the Samuel Beckett masterpiece that revolutionized 20th century theatre. Performed by the Classical Theatre of Harlem. ($) November 2 ( 9:30 am-4 pm) HISTORY LECTURE LUNCH DAY: BITS OF HISTORY Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715 Join special guests for a day of lectures. Lunch included. Reservation required by October 28. ($) November 6-8, 11-13, 15 UM DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE: ANNA IN THE TROPICSClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 The 2003 Pulitzer Prize Drama winner, set in 1920's Florida where family members who work in a cigar factory struggle to reconcile the traditions of the past with the desires of their future. ($) November 6 (8 pm) UM DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: AMERICAN MASTERSClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 All American program of prominent composers. November 7 (7-11:30 pm) FALL BLUES FESTIVALRitchie Coliseum, off Route One, College Park 20741 301-927-3013 | www.dcblues.org Featuring, The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, The DC Blues Society and Big Boy Little. Sponsored by City of College Park Recreation Board. FREE November 8 (1:30-3:30 pm) TASTE OF LAURELLaurel Museum, 817 Main St, Laurel 20707 301-725-7975 | www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org Join the Laurel Historical Society for their second annual Taste of Laurel. Several area restaurants will be participating. Free admission. November 8 (3:30 pm) ST. MARTIN'S LATERN FESTIVALSt. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4512 College Ave, College Park 20741 301-927-3013 | www.cpae.org Local volunteer will lead a traditional German celebration which involves making beautiful paper lanterns and culminates in an outdoor walk at twilight. Your family will love this annual tradition. Registration suggested. FREE November 8 (6 pm) UM DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC: LIONEL LOUEKEClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Jazz guitarist Lionel Loueke's distinctive sound, features a blend of jazz, and west African harmonies and rhythms. November 12 (6-9 pm) PRE-THANKSGIVING INTERNATIONAL DINNERPrince George's Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover 20785 301-583-2582 | www.pgsportsandlearn.com Enjoy live entertainment and delicious ethnic foods. Bring your favorite recipes to swap with others. ($) November 12-13 (8 pm) STEP AFRIKAClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Celebrating over 15 years of performing and teaching around the word. Step Afrika brings its high energy performance of stepping in the form of African tradition. November 13 (7:30 pm) WASHINGTON SPELMANSLAGOld Parish House, 4711 Knox Rd, College Park 20741 301-927-3013 | www.cpae.org This Scandinavian fiddle group brings to life wonderful old tunes you will enjoy. FREE
November 13 (8 pm) FALL JAZZ SERIES: STEVE ABSHIRE QUARTETMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com This popular guitarist is featured on Montpelier’s latest CD, “Dick Morgan, Live at Montpelier” and will bring his own quartet to Montpelier for this final concert of the fall jazz series. November 13 (8:30 pm) JOY BODYCOMB BANDOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com Joy and the guys will be playing their soulful blend of Blues, Rock, a little Country and a few originals. November 14 (10 am-4 pm) TRASH TO TREASURE: A GREEN CRAFT FAIRWatkins Park Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6702 | www.pgparks.com A Green Craft Fair will feature different types of arts and crafts creations for sale, all made from reused, recycled, responsibly harvested/natural or sustainable products. FREE November 14 (3-5 pm) YOUTH EXPLOSIONEleanor Roosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Pwy, Greenelt 20770 301-772-4402 | www.princegeorgescountymd.gov Learn about youth programs within The Prince George's County Police Dept. Live music, giveaways and much more. November 14 (8:30 pm) TRIPLE BILL PERFORMANCEOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com Come out for a special triple bill performance from: Charlie Sayles, The Joe Poppen Band and special guest Black Betty. ($) November 15 (8:30-10 am) BIRD WALKNational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org Join us as we look and listen for fall migrants on this guided hike. Field guides and binoculars are recommended. FREE November 15 (4:30-6 pm) NIGHT HIKENational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708 301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org Explore the refuge during twilight hours as we look and listen for animals. FREE November 18 (1 pm) PGCC MUSIC FACULTY RECITALPrince George's Community College, Marlboro Gallery, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774 301-322-0157 | www.pgcc.edu Concert of piano solos, duets and quartets. Soprano Angelina Shumway and pianist Gary Kirkeby are among the faculty performing. FREE November 18-December 10 (various times) JURIED STUDENT ART LEAGUE EXHIBITIONPrince George's Community College, Marlboro Gallery, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774 301-322-0157 | www.pgcc.edu The semi-annual student exhibition exposes promising artists to the public. Artists will display their newest works. Prominent judges choose award-winning selections from the participating artists. November 18 (8 pm) WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAMOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases. November 19-January 3 CHRISTMAS ON THE POTOMACGaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor 20774 888-703-9725 | www.christmasonthepotomac.com Discover a world unlike any other as you walk through and explore ten life-sized holiday scenes sculpted from two million pounds of ice! ($) November 19-January 10 ICE AT GAYLORD NATIONALNational Harbor tent on St. George St, National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATLHBR | www.nationalharbor.com Enjoy ice skating under a tent at National Harbor. November 20 (8 pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS WITH TRIO MEDIAEVALClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Various musical instruments, will be used to express a timeless tale. November 21 (8 pm) PRINCE GEORGES PHILHARMONICBowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie 20715 301-446-3245 | www.pgphilharmonic.org Orchestra concert conducted by Charles Ellis, featuring pianist Mark Clinton. ($) Ages 18 and under FREE. November 21 (8:30 pm) CW HARRINGTON (BLUES)Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com Join Bluesman C.W. Harrington for his first ever OBTG appearance. ($) November 22 (8 pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: UNIVERSITY CHORALE AND UM CHAMBER SINGERSClarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 This annual spring concert showcases the critically acclaimed 50 person University Chorale. November 25 (8 pm) WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAMOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases. November 27- 29 (12-5pm) 10th ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST AND SHOWDarnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772. 301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com This show will delight children of all ages as they marvel at the creativity and talent of local bakers. Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite adult and child entries in the Viewer's Choice Award competition. ($) No reservations required. November 27 (5 pm) TREE LIGHTING AND FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONNational Harbor Plaza, National Harbor, 20745 Celebrate the holiday season with a tree lighting and fireworks. FREE November 27 (8:30 pm) THE ANDY POXON BANDOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com Don't miss the Another Exciting Performance of The Andy Poxon Band (Blues) . Andy Poxon is a 15 Year-Old Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter with amazing potential and is one of the rising stars of the Blues. ($) November 27-December 31 (every 1/2 hours from 5:30-10 pm) HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWSNational Harbor Plaza, National Harbor, 20745 November 27- December 20 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS STAGE SHOWSNational Harbor Plaza Stage, National Harbor, 20745 FREE November 27-January 3 (5-9:30 pm) 23rd ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSWatkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774 301-699-2456 | www.pgparks.com You won't want to miss the season's spectacular drive-through displays! Featuring more than a million twinkling lights. Bring a canned good for donation to local food banks. ($) FREE on December 25. November 28- December 20 (Sat. & Sun. 12 pm-6 pm) HOLIDAY MARKET National Harbor, American Way, National Harbor, 20745 November 28 (8 pm) THE NIGHTHAWKS W/ BOBBY RADCLIFFOld Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715 301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around. They have gotten their widest acclaim for being one of the first and best white boy blues bands of their generation, and for putting on a great live show. ($) November 30 (11 am-4 pm) WHAT IS IT? EXHIBITMontpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com See all sorts of gizmos, gadgets, thingamajigs and whatchamacallits, and figure out what it is. FREE November 30 (7 pm) WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENTShow Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772 ($) 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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