Calendar Listings
Calvert County
CSM Cause Theatre Presents Diana Sons Stop Kiss. 8 p.m., April 5, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. “A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” says Variety. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Tickets are $5, not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Marian Murphy Powell. 3 p.m., April 7, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents soprano Marian Murphy Powell with Gail Levinsky, saxophone, and Stephen Johnson, 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. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Brian Ganz. 3 p.m., May 5, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents classical pianist, Brian Ganz. 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. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Charles County
CSM Cause Theatre Presents Diana Sons Stop Kiss. 8 p.m., March 14, 15, 16, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” says Variety. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Tickets are $5, not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Jazz Festival. 8 p.m., April 5 and 6, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Comprised of members of the community, professional musicians, high school and college students, Solid Brass will perform with guest saxophonist, Pete BarenBregge and the Randy Runyon Trio. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents CoMotion Dance Theater. 8 p.m., April 12, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Hailing from central Iowa, CoMotion Dance Theater presents diverse programming designed to be accessible yet offering new ideas to audiences of all ages and all levels of dance experience. A quirky sense of humor, not always associated with this art form, distinguishes many of choreographer Valerie Williams works. Other dances, more serious and reflective, provide audiences with opportunities for introspective contemplation. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 seniors/military with ID/youth (high school and below). BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Annual Student Juried Show. Gallery talk and reception, 12 p.m., April 16, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Student juried work will be on display April 8 May 8. Free. The Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Renaissance Festival Commenceth: CSM Chorale Concert. 8 p.m., April 18, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. In the spring, the Chorale will be collaborating with the theater program for the Renaissance Festival, a two-day festival of period plays and music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The CSM Chorale will kick the festival off with an evening of madrigals and other early music. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Renaissance Festival. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., April 19-20, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. Enjoy a full day of activities and entertainment as CSM presents its first Renaissance Festival. Inside the theatre, the CSM Theatre Company will present six different Medieval/Renaissance plays, each intended for a particular audience (G rated – R rated) including The Creation of Adam and Eve, Noahs Flood, The Second Shepherds Pageant, The Creation and the Fall of Lucifer, Everyman and The Harrowing of Hell. Additional activities will take place outdoors in the vicinity of the Fine Arts (FA) Building. Admission to the festival is free; $10 wristbands will be sold in order to gain admittance to all age-appropriate plays throughout the day. All other refreshments, activities, games, etc. are either free or priced by the vendor. CSM is currently seeking vendors including period foods, arts, crafts, games, jugglers and magicians to participate. Complete details for vendor participation and a registration form are available at www.csmd.edu/renfest. Vendor registration deadline is March 15, 2013, but spaces are filled on an approved first-come, first-serve basis. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Music Student Honors Recital. 2:30 p.m., April 25, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Select CSM music students are chosen by their private instructors to perform. Free. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Latin Music Festival. 8 p.m., April 26, 27, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. The annual Latin Music Festival will feature concerts by the CSM Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Caché, and a Virginia-based salsa ensemble Ban Caribe. The festival will also include a Latin music workshop open to the public and a free buffet of Hispanic and American fare. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Dance Performance. 8 p.m., April 29, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. The transition of the seasons with an emphasis on spring and summer, are featured in dance and music. The changes and colors of the seasons, and lifes rhythms will be featured in dances including further exploration by the Dance Ensemble Tchaikovskys ballets with excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty as well as modern dance performances. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents Southern Maryland Concert Band Performance. 8 p.m., May 3, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. CSMs music program welcomes the Southern Maryland Concert Band (SMCB), under the direction of Michael Peerless. Starting in spring 2013, CSM students are able to join community members and professional musicians in the SMCB and earn credit toward their degrees. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of performance. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents Barbershop Extravaganza. 4 p.m., May 4, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. The mens barbershop chorus, the Southern Mix Chorus, will perform with invited professional guest artists. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. 7:30 p.m., May 10, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. The “Sea Chanters” is the official chorus of the United States Navy. The ensemble performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey, to Broadway musicals. Under the leadership of Senior Chief Musician Georgina L. Todd, the Sea Chanters appear throughout the United States and often perform at the White House, the Vice President's home and for other Washington dignitaries. Free with reservations encouraged. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
St. Marys County
CSMs Connections Literary Series: Poet E. Ethelbert Miller. 7:30 p.m., April 5, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road. CSMs Connections Literary Series welcomes poet E. Ethelbert Miller, to read from and discuss his collection of works. 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 www.csmd.edu/Connections/readings.html.
CSM Cause Theatre Presents Diana Sons Stop Kiss. 8 p.m., April 11-13, College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. “A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably,” says Variety. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate. Tickets are $5, not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.