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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...  |
October...IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
October 1 (8 pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: WIND ORCHESTRA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 The School of Music’s newest orchestra opens its season with Carter Pann’s bracing Slalom and Jacob ter Veldhuis’s Tallahatchie Concerto featuring new faculty member Connie Frigo as saxophone soloist. ($) October 2 (8 pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Cellist Evelyn Elsing and soprano Linda Mabbs performs. ($) October 2 (8 pm) PHILADANCO (PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY)Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784 301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com Now in its 39th season, this Philadelphia based repertory company will be on stage for a breathtaking performance. ($) October 2 (8 pm) FALL JAZZ SERIES: CARL GRUBSMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com One of the winners of the inaugural Baker Prize, a Baltimore treasure and an innovative saxophonist. ($)
October 3 (12 pm) RIVERDALE PARK DAYRiversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com Join the town for this celebration on the grounds with music, tours of the museum, and more. A variety of food will be for sale. FREE $ for museum tours. October 3-31 ARTIST JIM O'CONNERNational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. Photographer Jim O’Connor is the artist who will be displaying his works in the Hollingsworth Art Gallery of the Patuxent Research Refuge’s National Wildlife Visitor Center during the month of October. A Maryland native, O’Connor photographs a variety of subjects, from wildlife to landscapes, architecture to portraiture. FREE
October 3 (10 am-7 pm) ANNUAL CAPITAL BOOKFEST The Blvd. at the Capital Centre, Shoppers Way, Largo, MD 20774 703-371-4325 | www.capitalbookfest.org The fifth anniversary of this one day multi-cultural book festival, presented my M-NCPPC and the Washington Post, features author readings, panels, writing and publishing workshops, poetry performances, children's storytelling, and exhibitors from the Washington Metropolitan area. FREE October 3-4 (10-4 pm) BRANDYWINE LIONS FALL CRAFT FAIR & FESTIVALBrandywine Lions Park, Rt 301 & Cherry Tree Crossing Rd, Cheltenham 20623301-782-7900 | www.brandywinelions.com Historic Southern Maryland's largest craft fair festival since 1975. 300 artisans and crafts people selling, displaying and demonstrating original creations; food, games, entertainment. ($) October 3 (11 am-4 pm ) PRINCE GEORGE'S GREENFESTPrince Georges's Community College, Kent Hall 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774 301-952-5349 | www.princegeorgescountymd.gov Second annual Greenfest will feature guest speakers, green vendors, children's activities, information on green jobs, educational workshops, local dancers, musicians and more. FREE October 3 (11 am-5 pm) BOWIE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALAllen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Dr. Bowie 20715 301-809-3011 | www.cityofbowie.org Experience the cultures of many countries as you travel around the world in one day. International food, vendors, live entertainment, children's activities and more. FREE October 4 (10 am - 7 pm) NATURAL LIVING EXPOUniversity of Maryland University College Inn & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi 20742 Explore healthy and unique goods and services. Art, learning centers, meditation and much more. ($) October 4 (8 pm) UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: MUSIC IN MIND: A WIDER CIRCLE: THE SPIRIT OF FOLK MUSIC Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Explore the influence of folk music on art. ($) October 4 (12-5 pm) KINDERFESTWatkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774 301-218-6700 | www.pgparks.com Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon created especially for pre-school and elementary aged children. Great entertainment, games, fun activities and more! FREE. Nominal fee for games/rides. October 8,9 (8 pm) UM DEPT. OF DANCE: DANIEL BURKHOLDER/THE PLAYGROUND Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 Four of the region's dance companies join togethe-r to present African and Indian dance and music. ($) October 9 (8 pm) FALL JAZZ SERIES: FREDERIC YONNETMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com This concert features the unique sounds of a jazz harmonica, played by a musician with boundless energy. ($) October 10 (10 am-4 pm) HONEY HARVEST FESTIVALNational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. Join the Maryland State Beekeepers Association as they celebrate the Annual Maryland Honey Harvest Festival! Discover the busy world of bees and other pollinators while enjoying arts and crafts, honey tastings, candle making demonstrations, Refuge habitat tram tours and much more! FREE October 10 (2 pm) METROPOLITIAN INTENATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVALThe Plateau at National Harbor, 201 Harbor View Ave, National Harbor 20745 301-464-7445 |www.ticketmaster.com Featuring artists, The Marcus Johnson Project, Blackbyrds, Earl Carter and more. ($) October 11 (8:30 am- 2 pm) THE BIG SITNational Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. Try to tally as many bird species as can be seen or heard from a 17-foot diameter circle. Participants will identify birds, use field guides and join bird related discussions and children’s activities. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars (some loaners will be available), and may also wish to bring foldable chairs, insect repellant and sun screen. FREE October 16, 17 (6 pm) GELNN DALE ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSEPrince George's County Stadium, Bowie 20716 301-464-4865|www.baysox.com Be prepared to have spine tingling thrills as the longest running locally produced haunted house adventure gets underway. ($) October 16-17, 22,23,24 (8 pm) CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOFThe Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20715 301-937-7458 | www.pglt.org In a plantation house, a family celebrates the 65th birthday of Big Daddy. The mood is somber, despite festivities, because a number of evils poison the gaiety. Presented by Prince George's Little Theatre. ($) October 16-18, 21-24 (various times) UM DEPT. OF THEATRE: JAMES JOYCE'S "THE DEAD" Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 This musical, follows the life of Irishman Gabriel Conroy, as he deals with life, love and loss while meditating on what it means to be an Irishman and a human. ($) October 16 (8 pm) FALL JAZZ SERIES: ESTHER WILLIAMS & DAVEY YARBOROUGHMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com Esther’s flawless vocals and Davey’s haunting flute and saxophone sound so good in the Montpelier concert space that you should not miss this eminent jazz couple. October 17 (10 am-12 pm) HANDS-ON HISTORY DAY: TRADITIONS AND LORE OF THE PISCATAWAY INDIANS Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708- Reservations recommended. ($) October 17 (10 am- 5 pm) CRUSIN' ON THE RIVER CUSTOM AND CLASSIC CAR AND TRUCK SHOWNational Harbor, 150 National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor 20745 1-877-NATL-HBR | www.nationalharbor.com Custom car and truck show with top 50 awards and specialty awards. ($) October 17 (8 pm) PRINCE GEORGES PHILHARMONICPrince Georges's Community College, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774 301-446-3245 | www.pgphilharmonic.org Orchestra concert conducted by Charles Ellis, featuring violinist Qing Li. ($) Ages 18 and under FREE. October 18 ( 12-5 pm) MONTPELIER ARTS CENTER'S 30TH ANNIVERSAY GALAMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | | www.pgparks.com Celebrate 30 years of art a Montpelier. View works from resident artists over the past 30 years and visit artists studios. FREE October 18 (2 pm) CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOFThe Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20715 301-937-7458 | www.pglt.org In a plantation house, a family celebrates the 65th birthday of Big Daddy. The mood is somber, despite festivities, because a number of evils poison the gaiety. Presented by Prince George's Little Theatre. ($) October 19- November 12 (various times) 51ST ANNUAL ART FACULTY EXHIBITPrince George's Community College, Marlboro Gallery, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774 301-322-0157 | www.pgcc.edu The annual exhibition reveals dedication to the art-making process as well as teaching. Art faculty produces professional art and exhibits locally, nationally and internationally in various media including ceramics, computer graphics, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. Some items will be for sale. October 21-25 (various times and locations) UTOPIA FILM FESTIVAL301-507-6581 | www.utopiafilmfestival.org Celebrating its 5th year, The Utopia Film Festival desires passionately to identify, promote and engage entertaining and enlightening cinematic works of all genres and styles. Seeking always to provide its audience and filmmakers an enjoyable experience, this event also pursues works that tackle humanity's never ending quest, in all it variables, for the perfect 'utopian' existence. ($) Some performances are free.
October 22, 23 (8 pm) UM DEPT. OF DANCE: MFA THESIS CONCERT Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742 MFA candidates April Gruber and Vannia Ibarguen present two evenings of Contemporary movement and new ideas. ($) October 23 (7:00 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:30 pm) LASER SHOWSHoward B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd, Lanham-Seabrook 20706 301-918-8750 | www.1pgcps.org/howardbowens Shows include, Fright Light, Laser Metallica and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. ($) October 23 (7:30 pm) A TASTE OF AMONTILLADORiversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737 301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com Adults ages 21 and over will enjoy macabre readings, including Poe’s classic short story, “The Cask of Amontillado,” accompanied by appropriate food and beverages suitable to the season. Capacity is limited and advance registration is required by October 19. ($) October 23 (8 pm) FALL JAZZ SERIES: ROBEERT AND CHUCK REDD WITH TOMMY CECILMontpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708 301-377-7800 | | www.pgparks.com These brothers, percussionist/vibraphonist Chuck and pianist Robert always play great sophisticated jazz; Add in bassist Tommy Cecil and you’re got a dynamic jazz trio. ($) October 23, 24 (6 pm) GELNN DALE ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSEPrince George's County Stadium, Bowie 20716 301-464-4865|www.baysox.com Be prepared to have spine tingling thrills as the longest running locally produced haunted house adventure gets underway. ($) October 24 (10 am- 3 pm) PATUXENT FESTIVAL National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708. Celebrate with this annual festival. Visitors may see live animals up-close, learn about cutting-edge wildlife research, participate in children’s activities, and much more. FREE October 24 (12 pm- 5:30 pm) ASTRONOMY DAYHoward B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd, Lanham-Seabrook 20706 301-918-8750 | www.1pgcps.org/howardbowens Join amateur astronomers from the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt and professional astronomers from NASA for an afternoon of astronomy fun. Hands-on activities, displays, planetarium shows, Challenger Learning Center. Telescope viewing in the evening at Greenbelt Observatory (weather permitting). FREE October 24 (7 pm) HOLLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715 October 24 (7 pm) THE GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN CAMPFIREMarietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 301-464-5291 | www.pgparks.com Enjoy the warmth of a fall campfire as we roast marshmallows and listen to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. ($) October 25 (1:30-3:30 pm) KIDS FALL FUN DAYThe Laurel Museum, 817 Main St, Laurel 301-725-7375 | www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org Enjoy pumpkin activities, ghostly fun stories and more. ($) October 25 (2:00 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:30 pm) LASER SHOWSHoward B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Rd, Lanham-Seabrook 20706 301-918-8750 | www.1pgcps.org/howardbowens Shows include, Laser Vinyl, Laser Zeppelin and Pink Floyd's The Wall. ($) October 25 (4 pm) VICTORIAN SPIRITS: LINCOLN AND THE MYSTICAL WORLD Surratt House Museum, 9110 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735 October 27 (6-8 pm)
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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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