September...
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.
September 2–6
ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER BEATLES FESTIVAL
Gaylord Natl. Resort and Con. Center, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor 20745
www.abbeyroadontheriver.com| www.gaylordnational.com
It’s the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival and there’s
nothing else like it on the East Coast. Gaylord National Resort will host two indoor stages, four outdoor stages, seminar gatherings, and a Fab Four merchandise marketplace for the comfort and enjoyment of Beatles fans both young and young-at-heart. ($)
September 3-6
GREENBELT LABOR DAY FESTIVAL
Roosevelt Center (Parking Lots), 101 Centerway, Greenbelt 20770
301-345-0147 | www.greenbeltlaborday.com
Celebrate the 56th annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival with a parade, carnival rides, live music and much more. Free admission. Fee for rides and concessions.
September 3-19 (8 pm)
ONE ACT FESTIVAL @ LAUREL MILL PLAYHOUSE
Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707
301-617-9906 | www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
Performances run weekends from September 3, 2010 through September 19, 2010 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 pm. ($)
September 3-19 (8 pm)
THE AMERICAN WAY
Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707
301-617-9906 | www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
The American Way is an epic tale of the American immigrant experience in the early 1900’s. It covers 50 years of the life of Martin Gunther, a German immigrant, who sends for his wife and children so that they may enjoy the advantages of America. Martin discovers a land of opportunity and lives a successful life in America until the depression hits in the 1930’s when he loses everything. Through out his life he never falters from his faith in America, the land of freedom and hope. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.. Performances run weekends from October 1, 2010 through October 22, 2010 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 pm. ($)
September 4, 11, 18 (7:30 am-7:30 pm)
JOHN WILKES BOOTH ESCAPE ROUTE TOURS
Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org
During this narrated bus tour, follow the trail of President Lincoln’s
assassin from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. to his death near
Port Royal, VA. Reservations and advanced payment required. ($)
September 6 (8 pm)
VIRGINIA TECH VS. BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL
Fed Ex Filed, Fed Ex Way, Landover 20785
301-276-6000 | www.redskins.com
Nationally televised on ESPN, at the home field of the Washington Redskins. ($)
September 9 (6 pm)
SINGING LAUREL'S HISTORY
Laurel Museum, 817 Main St, Laurel 20707
301-725-7975 | www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org
The LHS will host Laurel Native George McCeney, a singer, songwriter, and trustee of the International Bluegrass Music Museum as he sings songs related to Laurel's history. FREE
September 9-12 (various times)
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FAIR
Show Place Arena/Prince George's Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-952-7999 | www.showplacearena.com | www.countyfair.org
This annual event features live animals, carnival games and rides, food, contests and more. Entertainment and attractions for all ages. ($)
September 9-30
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. ($)
September 10 (8 pm)
ESTER WILLIAMS & DAVE YARBOROUGH
Montpelier Arts Center,
9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Washington's premier jazz couple performs. ($)
September 10, 12 (8 pm, 3 pm)
LIZ LERMAN DANCE EXCHANGE:THE MATTER OF ORIGINS
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
The Matter of Origins opens the season with
what Liz Lerman describes as “a performance, a conversation, a floor show, a quiz show and a chance to
meet big minds.” The work uses science as its point of departure but even though the company has
engaged physicists to help them explore the topic, The Matter of Origins is not just a dance about physics
but a lively meditation on the capacity of the human mind to imagine, discern, speculate and
draw conclusions. ($)
September 11 (3 pm)
VICTORIAN TEA
Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 20769
301-464-5291 | www.pgparks.com
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea on Marietta’s manicured lawn surrounded by beautiful fall foliage. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors. Reservations and payment required in advance. ($)
September 17 (6-8 pm)
OPENING RECEPTION: BETWEEN FENCES: A SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE TRAVELING EXHIBIT
Montpelier Mansion,
9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com
This exhibit explores physical and metaphorical boundaries and
examines history
of development and immigration. Sponsored
by the Smithsonian Institution and the Maryland Humanities
Council. FREE
September 17-19 (Various times)
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. ($)
September 18–November 7 (11 am- 4 pm)
BETWEEN FENCES: A SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE TRAVELING EXHIBIT
Montpelier Mansion,
9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com
This exhibit explores physical and metaphorical boundaries and
examines history
of development and immigration. Sponsored
by the Smithsonian Institution and the Maryland Humanities
Council. FREE
September 18 (12-9 pm)
PORT TOWNS DAY
Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg 20710
301-779-0371 | www.pgparks.com
This family festival is sponsored by the towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Edmonston and Cottage City. Enjoy music, prizes, food, crafts, vendors, a movie and other activities. Free admission. Rain date, Oct. 2.
September 19 (7:30 am)
WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE HALF MARATHON
137 National Plaza, National Harbor 20745. Buses will transport runners from National Harbor to Mount Vernon for the race start.
www.wilsonhalfbridge.com
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon covers the very same first eight miles of the beautifully scenic and rolling George Washington Parkway Classic. Then the course gets challenging as you go up the bridge and meet the "Rude Awakening" before finishing at The Awakening Statue in National Harbor. ($)
September 19
HISPANIC FESTIVAL
Lane Manor Park.
7601 West Park Dr & University Blvd, Adelphi, 20783
301.445.4500 | www.pgparks.com
The 29th annual event celebrates the rich heritage of our Hispanic communities.
Carnival games, pony rides, arts & crafts, music, entertainment,
exhibitors. Admission is FREE
September 19 (5:30 pm)
IN CONCERT: KAREN ASHBROOK AND PAUL OORTS
Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale 20737
301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com
Paul, a native of Flanders, joins his wife in a program featuring music from and about the Napoleonic period. ($)
September 21 (5:30 pm)
TAKE FIVE: GENADI ZAGOR, PIANIST
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
FREE
September 21 (8pm)
GERSHWIN SONGBOOK
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
School of Music Faculty Ensemble. FREE
September 24 (8 pm)
TRIBUTE TO BUCK HILL
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Local jazz legend Buck Hill is known worldwide for his soulful and flawless saxophone playing. Join Buck and others in this tribute to a legend. ($)
September 24 (8 pm)
THE GERSHWIN PROJECT: RUSSIAN GERSHWIN
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
The Gershwin Project revisits the work of an American master who held iconic status in Soviet Russia as
an emblem of American culture. With Russian pianists Genadi Zagor and Vakhtang Kodanashvili, the
Ensemble performs Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Three Preludes, Concert in F and Cuban Overture—
distinctly American work from a decidedly Russian perspective. ($)
September 24-26 (various times)
WHO DUNIT?
Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Hwy, Bowie 20715
301-805-0219 | www.bctheatre.com
What
happens when a famous mystery writer is
murdered, goes to heaven and discovers
that not even Archangel Michael knows
who murdered him? There’s only one
answer: Saint Michael sends him back to
earth to relive the past twenty-four hours
of his life in order to solve the murder before
it is committed. ($)
September 25 (11 am-4 pm)
6TH ANNUAL NATURE FAIR
Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Rd, Clinton 20735
301-297-4575 | www.pgparks.com
Enjoy fun activities including animal shows, nature games, crafts, educational presentations, and performances by "Billy B" the Natural Science Song & Dance Man. FREE
September 25 (12–6 pm)
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
National Colonial Farm,
3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek 20607
301.283.2113 | www.accokeek.org
This year's event, titled Common Ground: Connecting Food, Land and History, will be an entertaining and engaging exploration of African American culture with a special focus on foodways of the region. Rain or shine. FREE
September 25 (1:30 & 7:30 pm)
BILL PICKETT RODEO
The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772
301-925-7999 | www.showplacearena.com | www.ticketmaster.com
The nation's only touring African American Rodeo, features live action and competition. ($)
September 25–26
DAS BEST OKTOBERFEST @ NATIONAL HARBOR
137 National Plaza, National Harbor 20745
1-877-NATL-HBR |
www.nationalharbor.com | www.dasbestoktoberfest.com
Germany lands in our Nation’s Capital and they’re bringing lots
of beer. Featuring lots of the best international beers and wines,
Oompah bands, great German food, and more. ($)
September 26 (10–5pm)
OLD BOWIE ANTIQUES & CRAFT FALL STREET FEST
Rt. 564 & Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20716
301-464-2999
www.antiquesoldtownbowie.org | www.cityofbowie.org
100+ antiques, collectibles and craft booths, clowns, bands, and
railroad museum. Hosted by the Historic Old Bowie Merchants
Association. FREE.
September 26 (11 am- 5 pm)
WASHINGTON BRIDAL SHOWCASE
Martin's Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Dr, Greenbelt 20770
703-425-1127 | www.bridalshowcase.com
The largest bridal show in Prince George's County has more fashions, more new ideas and more choices than you can imagine. With spectacular runway fashion shows and aisle after aisle of displays from the area's most trusted wedding professionals, you will find everything to make your wedding day extraordinary. ($)
September 26 (12:30-6 pm)
18TH ANNUAL BLUEBIRD BLUES FESTIVAL
Prince George's Community College, 301 Largo Rd, Landover 20774
301-322-0853
Enjoy foot stompin' blues music, delicious food, children's activities, a blues workshop and more. FREE
September 30 (8pm)
UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: UM WIND ORCHESTRA
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland
College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu
Featuring three composers who have fearlessly pushed musical boundaries of their time, this program
celebrates the spirit of innovation. ($)
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