Calendar Listings
Calvert County
CSM Cause Theatre Presents Don Zolidis Its Not You, Its Me. 8 p.m., Oct. 5, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Whether your boyfriend is a Canadian secret agent or monk in training, or your girlfriend is a psychic or pathological liar, one thing is for sure: they are about to dump you. Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes is sure to leave the audience feeling relieved not to be on the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words. Tickets are $5. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents Ward Virts Concert Series: Robert Sorel, Narciso Solero. 3 p.m., Oct. 7, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series will kick off the 2012-13 season with Robert Sorel, violinist, Narciso Solero, pianist. 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: Lucy Snell, Takako Mato, Stephen Johnson. 3 p.m., Nov. 11, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents flutist Lucy Snell, clarinetist Takako Mato, pianist Stephen Johnson. 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 http://www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Cause Theatre Presents Tim Kellys The Empty Chair. 8 p.m., Jan. 25, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. In a counseling center for teenagers recovering from substance abuse, one of the teenagers peers, Robert, has just died of an overdose. Unsure of whether the incident is an accident or suicide, the atmosphere is tense and uneasy. Each young person recalls their memories of Robert and the dramatic monologues tell us a great deal about each speaker and the terrors of drug abuse. Tickets are $5, not suitable for younger audiences. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Misto di Voci Ensemble. 3 p.m., Feb. 10, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents Misto di Voci Ensemble which is comprised of David Yarbrough on violin, Paula Hickey on clarinet and Daniel Lau 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. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. 443-550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or http://www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Theresa Bickham and Rachel Roulet. 3 p.m., March 10, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents soprano Theresa Bickham and pianist Rachel Roulet. 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 http://www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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 and accompanists. 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 and accompanists. 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. Ganzs recital is scheduled to be the inaugural musical event in the performance space in the new building on the Prince Frederick Campus. 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 http://www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Charles County
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Mixed Media by Steven Bleicher. Sept. 4- Oct. 4. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. 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.
CSM Dessert Theater Presents Michael Hollingers Red Herring. 7 p.m., Sept. 20 and 27, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Three love stories, a murder mystery and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy by Michael Hollinger about marriage and other explosive devices. Red Herring is a blunt-nosed, sharp-eyed look at love and tying (and untying, and retying) the knot. Tickets are $15. Cost includes a variety of desserts, beverages and the play. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Dinner Theater Presents Michael Hollingers Red Herring. 6:30 p.m., Sept. 21, 22 and Sept. 28, 29, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Three love stories, a murder mystery and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy by Michael Hollinger about marriage and other explosive devices. Red Herring is a blunt-nosed, sharp-eyed look at love and tying (and untying, and retying) the knot. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors/military with ID and $15 youth (12 years of age and below). Cost includes dinner, dessert, beverages and the play. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents The National Players in Romeo & Juliet. 8 p.m., Oct. 4, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Americas longest running classical touring company brings you Shakespeares most enduring tale of young love. Tickets are $20 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: Drawings by Janice Knipe. Gallery talk and reception, 12 p.m., Oct. 9, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Janice Knipes work will be on display Oct. 9 Nov. 9. 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.
CSM Childrens Theatre Presents Moby Dick. 7 p.m., Oct. 12; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Oct. 13, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Produced with special arrangement by The Dramatic Publishing Company, Herman Melvilles Moby Dick, adapted for the stage by Mark Rosenwinkel, presents Ishmael, a young man in search of adventure, first mate Stubb, and Queequeg as the mystical Polynesian harpooner. The trio set off aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship piloted by the brooding captain Ahab. As they sail deeper into unknown waters, they discover the real reason for their quest: to hunt and kill Moby Dick, the legendary white whale who long ago devoured the captain's leg. Tickets are $7 adults and seniors, $5 youth (high school and below). Childrens Theatre combo tickets are $15 for adults/seniors, $12 youth (high school and below) for one ticket to each of the three CSM Childrens Theatre productions over the 2012-13 season. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSMs Connections Literary Series: Authors Melinda Moustakis and Melanie Thorne. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Dr. John Sine Room 103-104. Author Melinda Moustakis will read from her series of linked stories Bear Down Bear North and author Melanie Thorne will read from her novel Hand Me Down. 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 Cause Theatre Presents Don Zolidis Its Not You, Its Me. 8 p.m., Oct. 18, 19, 20, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Whether your boyfriend is a Canadian secret agent or monk in training, or your girlfriend is a psychic or pathological liar, one thing is for sure: they are about to dump you. Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes is sure to leave the audience feeling relieved not to be on the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words. Tickets are $5. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Faculty Music Showcase. 8 p.m., Nov. 1, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Each semester, CSM faculty musicians are joined by guest artists from the community for a showcase recital. This years fall recital features celebrated classic chamber music for instruments and voice with special focus on the music of Franz Schubert. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Dinner Theatre Presents Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmanns Urinetown. 8 p.m., Nov. 8, 9, 10 and Nov. 15, 16, 17, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Presented with special arrangement by Music Theatre International (MTI), Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 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: Down by the River: Exploring American Waterways 40 Years After the Clean Water Act by Michael Kolster. Gallery talk and reception, 12 p.m., Nov. 15, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Michael Kolsters work will be on display Nov. 13 Dec. 15. 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.
CSM Barbershop Concert. 8 p.m., Nov. 30, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The mens barbershop chorus, the Southern Mix Chorus will perform. The concert will feature holiday and other festive music and will include guest singers from local schools. Individual tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert or fall ensemble tickets are $15 to attend a performance of each of the following concerts: Barbershop Concert, Dance Performance, Chorale Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Latin Ensemble Concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Presents 257th Army Band. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. The National Guard unit, the 257th Army Band returns by popular demand. Free with reservations encouraged. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Dance Performance. 8 p.m., Dec. 3, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Holiday songs, excerpts from Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker, and compositions from other seasonal events will be featured with choreography focusing on gifts, dolls and other toys. A special focus on memory and the family are also featured in this performance. In keeping with the theme, audience members are asked to bring a toy donation which will be donated to the Childrens Aid Society. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 day of concert or fall ensemble tickets are $15 to attend a performance of each of the following concerts: Barbershop Concert, Dance Performance, Chorale Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Latin Ensemble Concert. BxOffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Music Student Honors Recital. 2:30 p.m., Dec. 6, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM music students will perform. Free.