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 11 (8 pm)

THE HARPTONES

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744
301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com

There are three factors that make up the magic of The Harptones’ music: their catchy, infectious, sometimes haunting, melody lines; their easy, close harmonic confection synonymous with the early Harlem vocal group sound; and the warm, soft and lifting tenor lead of Willie Winfield heard on their artistic compositions, many of which were composed by Raoul J. Cita. ($)

September 15-October 15

CULTURAL CROSSROADS: VOICES FROM LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood 20722

301-218-6702 | www.pgparks.com

An exhibition featuring artwork by Felix Angel, Joan Belmar, Amber Robles-Gordon, and Rafael Corzo. FREE

September 16-19 (8 am)

MARYLAND HORSE AND PONY SHOW

The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 20772

301-925-7999 | www.showplacearena.com

The 66th Annual Maryland Horse & Pony show will feature lead Line classes to Local Divisions to Equitation Finals there is something for everyone. Show indoors before The Capital Challenge and Washington International Horse Shows.

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 18 (2 & 8 pm)

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

The Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784
301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

A successor to stories like A Raisin In The Sun and Soul Food, this original story and contemporary gospel stage play about the Anderson Family and the strength that comes from the love they share for each other and their home. ($)

September 18 (8 pm)

BRAD LINDE EMSEMBLE

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington 20744
301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com

The Brad Linde Ensemble is a jazz repertory group in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  The ensemble performs in the sextet, octet, and nonet format, presenting the music of the 1950’s bebop era with focus on composers Gigi Gyce, Tadd Dameron, Elma Hope, Oscar Pettiford, Thelonious Monk and Barry Harris. ($)

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 24-25

THE SPITFIRE GRILLE

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington 20744

301-203-6070 | www.pgparks.com

The Spitfire Grille, A Musical. Based on a page from an old travel book, a feisty parolee follows her dreams to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. Although the Grill is for sale, there are no takers. Newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill. When wheelbarrows full of mail arrive, things get cookin’. Presented by the Tantallon Community Players. ($)

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. ($)