October...
IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY
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October 1 (8 pm)
UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC:
UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, WHITE HEAT
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
James Ross, conductor,
James Stern, violin
Passion lies at the heart of this concert, which includes: Sibelius: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Fourth Symphony.
Also featured will be Talking Fanfares, a pairing of the Janáček Sokol Fanfare with a new fanfare by UM
faculty composer Lawrence Moss, written as a conversational response to Janáček’s work. ($)
October 1-2 ( 8 pm)
WHO DUNIT?
Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20715
301-805-0219 | www.bctheatre.com
What happens when a famous mystery writer is murdered, goes to heaven and discovers that not even Archangel Michael knows who murdered him? There’s only one answer: Saint Michael sends him back to earth to relive the past twenty-four hours of his life in order to solve the murder before it is committed. ($)
October 1-3
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS “OVO”
The Plateau @ National Harbor, 201 Harborview Ave, National Harbor 20745
1-877-NATL-HBR
www.nationalharbor.com | www.cirqudusoleil.com
Cirque Du Soleil returns to National Harbor with the new show, “OVO”. It is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. “OVO” is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our
feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And, as the sun rises on a bright new day, the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew. ($)
October 1 (8 pm)
AVERY SHARPE TRIO
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Enjoy pure jazz with Onage Allan Gumbs, piano and Winard Harper on drums. ($)
October 2-31( weekends)
FRIGHT FEST
Six Flags America, 13710 Central Ave, Largo 20745
301-249-1500 | www.sixflags.com
It’s Thrills by Day, Chills by Night at Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS. Six Flags America will be totally transformed into a Halloween playground, You’ll have a ghoulish good time with our hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment and thrilling haunted attractions. Plus, experience all your favorite rides in the dark.
($)
October 2 (10 am-7 pm)
CAPITAL BOOKFESST
Blvd. at Capital Centre, 900 Capital Centre Blvd, Largo 20774
703-371-4325 | www.capitalbookfest.org
The Bookfest features a day of readings, panels, storytelling and exhibitors. Several well-known authors and celebrities will be available. FREE
October 2 (11 am)
BOWIE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Allen Pond Park,
3330 Northview Dr, Bowie, 20716
301-809-3011 | www.cityofbowie.org
Experience the world in a day through music and dance,
international foods and crafters. Rain date is Oct. 3. FREE
October 2–3 (10–4 pm)
BRANDYWINE LIONS FALL CRAFT FAIR & FESTIVAL
Brandywine Lions Park,
Rt 301 & Cherry Tree Crossing Rd, Cheltenham 20623
301-782-7900 | www.brandywinelions.com
Historic Southern Maryland’s largest craft fair festival since
1975. 300 artisans and craftspeople selling, displaying and
demonstrating original creations; food, games, entertainment. ($)
October 3 (12-5 pm)
30th ANNUAL KINDERFEST
Watkins Regional Park,
301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774
301-218-6700 | www.pgparks.com
Celebrating 30 years. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon
created especially for pre-school and elementary aged children.
Activities include stage entertainment, hayrides, moon bounces,
games and crafts. Fun for the entire family. Admission FREE.
October 3 (3 pm)
CLASSICAL RECITALS: THE WASHINGTON SAXOPHONE QUARTET
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Reg Jackson, Soprano; James Steele, Alto; Rich Kleinfeldt, Tenor; Rick Parrell, Baritone. Reservations required. ($)
October 4 (7 pm)
CREATIVE DIALOGUE
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet’s David Harrington. FREE
October 8-10 (various times)
UM SCHOOL OF THEATRE: DANCE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES
ENCHANTED APRIL
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
In an Italian villa in the 1920s, four Englishwomen — formerly strangers — open themselves to new
possibilities and find unexpected pathways to self-discovery. This stage version of Elizabeth von Arnim’s
novel, adapted by Matthew Barber, made its Broadway debut a decade after the 1992 movie from the
same source. KJ Sanchez is guest director. ($)
October 9 (6 pm)
HAVE YOU M.E.T.
Laurel Museum, 817 Main St, Laurel 20707
301-725-7975 | www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org
Museum, eats and theatre in historical Laurel. Begin with dinner at the Laurel Museum. Continue your evening with a trip to Laurel Mill Playhouse to see "The American Way". Reservations required by October 4. ($)
October 8 (8 pm)
NASAR ABADEY AND SUPERNOVA
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Local jazz legend, Buck Hill is known world–wide for his soulful and flawless saxophone playing. During his long career he has appeared onstage with Count Bassie and Dizzie Gillespie among others. ($)
October 9 (1-5 pm)
COLLEGE PARK DAY
College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park 20740
www.collegeparkday.org
Celebrate College Park's diverse communities. Enjoy arts & entertainment, food, games, historical activities and much more. FREE
October 9 (4 pm)
TALES THE TOMBSTONES WHISPER
Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org
This presentation traces the evolution of graveyards, interesting epitaphs, and
discusses the changes in practices and customs. FREE
October 3 (3 pm)
CLASSICAL RECITALS: GREG GIANNOSCOLI
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Marimba & Percussion. ($)
October 13-16 (various times)
UM SCHOOL OF THEATRE: DANCE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES
ENCHANTED APRIL
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
In an Italian villa in the 1920s, four Englishwomen — formerly strangers — open themselves to new
possibilities and find unexpected pathways to self-discovery. This stage version of Elizabeth von Arnim’s
novel, adapted by Matthew Barber, made its Broadway debut a decade after the 1992 movie from the
same source. KJ Sanchez is guest director. ($)
October 14, 15 (8 pm)
UM SCHOOL OF THEATRE: DANCE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES,
THEY ARE OF THREADED GLASS
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kogod Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
MFA student choreographer Lauren Withhart investigates voyeurism, transparency and the fragile
perspective of public versus private space. Multimedia set design by Collin Ranney and guest
choreography by UM associate professor Patrik Widrig.
($)
October 14-16 (8 pm)
IBEX PUPPETRY
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dance Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
IBEX Puppetry’s Heather Henson carries forward the legacy of her father Jim Henson (UM ’60) through
her own artistic vision. Panther and Crane tells the story of a young crane’s journey of survival through
Florida’s ecosystem — its wild places and its sprawling man-made landscapes. Dance, puppetry,
animation, kite work, music and colored lights weave a world of mythic imagery and dreamlike metaphor. ($)
October 15 (8 pm)
STEF SCAGGIARI
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Pianist for Ethel Ennis, Scaggiari is also a composer, recording artist and has been an active professional in the music industry for over three decades. Come and hear him play Montpelier solo for the first time. ($)
October 16 (10–3 pm)
PATUXENT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
National Wildlife Visitor Center/Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708
301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org
Discover wildlife through behind-the-scenes tours, tram tours,
live animals, research exhibits, kids’ crafts and more. Admission
FREE.
October 17 (1-3 pm)
FALL FESTIVAL OF FUN
Billingsley House Museum, 6900 Green Landing Rd, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-627-0730 | www.pgparks.com
Join us for a fun afternoon of games, fall arts & craft, and pumpkin painting. Prizes and refreshments. ($)
October 3 (3 pm)
CLASSICAL RECITALS: TRIPLE DELIGHT PIANO TRIO
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Li-Ly Chang, Igor Yuzefovich and Pei Lu. ($)
October 19 (12:30 pm)
PRELUDE: NOON RECITAL OF SCHUMANN WORKS
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
FREE
October 19 ( 8pm)
UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: MUSIC IN MIND
CELEBRATING THE CHAMBER MUSIC OF ROBERT SCHUMANN
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Faculty members Larissa Dedova, Mikhail Volchok, Katherine Murdock and Paul Cigan — along with
members and friends of the Left Bank Quartet — showcase instrumental chamber works of Schumann. ($)
October 20 (8 pm)
DICHTERLIEBE
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Tenor Christoph Genz and noted Romantic musicologist/pianist Charles Rosen recreate Schumann’s
best-known song cycle in a unique, seldom-heard version of Dichterliebe. ($)
October 21 (8 pm)
FOR LOVE OF CLARA
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
The story of Robert and Clara Schumann and their friendship with Johannes Brahms told through letters,
diaries and their music. Featuring UM faculty members pianist Rita Sloan, violinist James Stern and
mezzo-soprano Delores Ziegler.
FREE
October 22 (8 pm)
PARADISE AND THE PERI
UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: UM CONCERY CHOIR
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Schumann’s cantata for soloists, chorus and orchestra gives musical form to the Persian myth of the peri,
a creature fallen from heaven and trying to regain entrance. Guest conductor Paul Goodwin, known for
creative and dynamic programming, will direct the combined ensembles. ($)
October 22 (8 pm)
JULIA NIXON
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
For more than 20 years, diva Julia Nixon has been a fixture on the Washington, D.C. music scene and beyond. Her tremendous vocal power has inspired comparisons with such artists as Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, and earned her the lead role in the Broadway production Dreamgirls. ($)
October 23 (10 am-4 pm)
2ND ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL
Patuxent River Park, 16700 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-297-4575 | www.pgparks.com
Celebrate American Indian culture and heritage with interactive exhibits, Indian games and crafts, archery and live traditional music. FREE
October 23 (7 pm)
HOLLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie 20715
301-809-2397 | www.cityofbowie.org
Hear a spooky story, play games, roast marshmallows, and get a treat! Wear your costume.
Registration is required: amartinek@cityofbowie.org
October 3 (3 pm)
CLASSICAL RECITALS: ABIGAIL FISCHER
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Mezzo Soprano. ($)
October 24 (4-6 pm)
AILEY II: A CELEBRATOION OF AMERICAN DANCE
Public Playhouse,
5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784
301-
277-1711 | www.pgparks.com
Ailey II, the second dance company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, merges the spirit and energy of some of America's brightest young dancers with the vision of leading and emerging choreographers. "A Celebration of American Dance" features ballets set to dynamic and poignant music, including ghe songs of Betty Carter and Philip Glass, plus traditional spirituals, gospel and blues. ($)
October 24 (6 pm)
THE MUSIC OF HORACE SILVER: SF JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
The SF Jazz Collective focuses on jazz master Horace Silver, who along with Art Blakey was a founding
member of the trailblazing Jazz Messengers. In his performances and recordings, Silver combined Latin,
gospel and funky soul with the harmonic sophistication of bebop — and he redefined what jazz could be
in famous tunes like "Song for My Father," "Doodlin'" and “Señor Blues.” ($)
October 25-31
UTOPIA FILM FESTIVAL
Various Locations, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-507-6581 | www.utopiafilmfestival.org
The festival takes place in Greenbelt - one of America's first planned communities, designed and built under the Roosevelt Administration's New Deal Federal Works Program in the 1930s. Films are screened at venues throughout Greenbelt. The festival celebrates film and video features, documentaries, animations, music videos, and experimental genres of all types and lengths. Many represented works in any genre reflect the utopian ideals upon which places like Greenbelt were founded. Films in this strand address themes of community building, promoting diversity, bettering social and economic conditions, or preserving the environment.
October 29–30 (7–9 pm)
MAYHEM IN MARLBOROUGH GHOST WALK
Darnall’s Chance House Museum,
14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com
Take a spooky tour of historic Upper Marlboro. Meet colonial
spirits and mischief-makers who once lived and worked in the
county seat. Guided tours last one hour and begin at 7 pm and
run continuously every 20 minutes until 9 pm. Program is not
for children under the age of 6. ($)
October 29 (8 pm)
RUMBA CLUB
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Forging its own synthesis of jazz and instrumental Latin dance music Rumba Club finishes out the 2010 series with rhythms described by LATIN BEAT magazine as ‘the finest dancing and listening music possible.” ($)
October 29 (8 pm)
LAURIE ANDERSON: DELUSION
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Laurie Anderson’s sonic innovations and incisive, off-beat humor have earned her a reputation as a
master of performance art/rock. Commissioned by the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad and the
Barbican Centre in London, Delusion bears all the striking sensual trademarks that Anderson fans have
come to expect. ($)
October 30 (1-4 pm)
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, landover 20785
301-583-2582 | www.pgsportsandlearn.com
Enjoy an afternoon of fall activites including games, arts & crafts, a pumpkin patch and more. Pre-registration is required. ($)
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