CSM Arts Calendar

 

Calvert County

CSM Cause Theatre Presents “EAT (It’s Not About Food).” 8 p.m., Oct. 28, 29, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM’s Cause Theatre Company presents “EAT (It’s Not About Food),” a play by Linda Daugherty, dramatizes the dangerous and baffling world of eating disorders in girls and boys. Tickets are $5. Production is not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Brian Ganz. 3 p.m., Oct. 9, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series will kick off the 2011 season with Brian Ganz, classical pianist. The concert will commence with a performance by Job Smoot, winner of the 2011 Southern Maryland Piano Competition. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: The Ben Patterson Quartet. 3 p.m., Nov. 13, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents Air Force “Airmen of Note” trombonist, Ben Patterson, with his jazz quartet. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

CSM Cause Theatre Presents “Bang, Bang, You’re Dead.” 8 p.m., Jan. 27, 28, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM’s Cause Theatre Company presents “Bang, Bang, You’re Dead,” a play by William Mastrosimone,  about a young man in jail for having committed unspeakable crimes and is being tormented by figments of his imagination who enter his cell demanding answers. Tickets are $5. Production is not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Margretta Williams. 3 p.m., Feb. 12, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents flutist, Margretta Williams. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jennifer Cooper. 3 p.m., March 11, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents vocalist Jennifer Cooper, accompanied by Michael Santana and James Witherite on piano.  The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Thomas Pandolfi. 3 p.m., April 1, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents classical pianist, Thomas Pandolfi. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

Southern Maryland Piano Competition Recital. 3 p.m., April 29, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The finalists of the 4th annual Southern Maryland Piano Competition will perform their winning pieces. The competition is sponsored by the College of Southern Maryland and Art Links. Open Seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/Arts.

 

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Hando Nahkur. 3 p.m., May 6, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents Estonian classical pianist, Hando Nahkur. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Edward and Patricia Mehosky, St. Clair and Mary Tweedie, Gerry Van De Velde and Rene Cunningham and CSM. Open seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts. 

 

Charles County

CSM Dinner Theatre Presents “Flaming Idiots.” 6:30 p.m., Sept. 22, 23, 24 and Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Flaming Idiots,” a comedy by Tom Rooney about two average guys attempting to engage their entrepreneurial spirit. A pasta buffet will commence at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to follow. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and military members with ID, $15 for youth under 12. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Presents the National Players “Of Mice and Men.” 8 p.m., Oct. 7, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The National Players perform their production of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and military members with ID and youth in high school or below. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Cause Theatre Presents “EAT (It’s Not About Food).” 8 p.m., Oct. 13, 14, 15, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Cause Theatre Company presents “EAT (It’s Not About Food),” a play by Linda Daugherty dramatizes the dangerous and baffling world of eating disorders in girls and boys.Tickets are $5. Production is not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM’s Connections Literary Series: Author Marc Leepson. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room 113. Author Marc Leepson will read from and discuss his novel, “Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General,” a concise biography of the Marquis de Lafayette. Books are available at any CSM College Store. Tickets are $3 advanced sale through the CSM box office and $3 at the door with a student ID. General admission at the door is $5. 301-934-7864, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864 or http://www.csmd.edu/connections.

 

CSM Children’s Theatre Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” 7 p.m., Oct. 21; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Oct. 22, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz, brings you into a day in the life of Charlie Brown. Tickets are $7 for adults and seniors, $5 for youth in high school or younger. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM’s Connections Literary Series: Author Wayne Karlin. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room 103-104. Author Wayne Karlin will read from and discuss his novel, “Wandering Souls.” Books are available at any CSM College Store. Tickets are $3 advanced sale through the CSM box office and $3 at the door with a student ID. General admission at the door is $5. 301-934-7864, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864 or http://www.csmd.edu/connections.

 

CSM Music Faculty Showcase. 8 p.m., Nov. 4, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM music faculty members will perform their annual winter concert under the direction of Dr. Stephen Johnson. Tickets are $5 for advance purchase, $7 at the door. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Presents “Reunion: A Musical Epic in Miniature.” 8 p.m., Nov. 10–12, 17–19 College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Reunion: A Musical Epic in Miniature,” by Jack Kyrieleison, is a musical production incorporating period songs, stories and images in a unique stage narrative of the struggle to preserve the Union in the American Civil War. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military members with ID and youth in high school or younger. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM’s Connections Literary Series: Fall 2011 Connections Magazine Publication Reading. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room 103-104. Contributors to the Fall 2011 Connections Literary Magazine will read and discussed their published works. Books are available at any CSM College Store. Free. 301-934-7864, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864 or www.csmd.edu/connections.

 

CSM Presents 257th Army Band. 7 p.m., Dec. 3, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The band will perform their holiday concert. Free. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Music Student Honors Recital. 2:30 p.m., Dec. 8, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM music students chosen by their instructors will perform in the annual winter recital. Free. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Jazz Ensemble Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 8, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Randy Runyon will presents its annual winter concert. Tickets are $5 for advance purchase, $7 at the door. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Latin Ensemble and CSM Chorale Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 9, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Caché, directed by Dr. Stephen Johnson and Chorale, directed by Michael Santana present a collaborative concert.  Tickets are $5 advance purchase, $7 at the door. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Chorale and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Present: Messiah. 8 p.m., Dec. 10, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Chorale is joined by the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society to present a performance of Handel’s Messiah with soloists and orchestra. Tickets are $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Chorale and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Present: A Messiah Sing-Along Concert. 3:30 p.m., Dec. 11, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Chorale is joined by the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society to present a sing-along concert of Handel’s Messiah and other Christmas selections. Tickets are $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Dance Recital. 8 p.m., Dec. 12, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM ballet and jazz dance students present an evening of dance. Tickets are $5 advance purchase, $7 at the door. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828,or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Presents A Barbershop Christmas. 8 p.m., Dec. 13, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The College of Southern Maryland presents A Barbershop Christmas under the musical direction of Matt Odell. Tickets are $5 advance purchase, $7 at the door. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/arts.

 

CSM Presents The Steve Chapin Band. 8 p.m., Jan. 21, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts