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he parks are alive with the sounds of music and drama. Enjoy a variety of summer evening concerts including jazz, rock ‘n roll, country, soul, hip-hop, and blues music at
parks throughout Prince George’s County. The popular Shakespeare in the Parks program returns with performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a variety of park sites in July. Grab a blanket or lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner and bring your family and friends to relax and enjoy hot fun in the summertime!
Arts on The Waterfront
SUMMER 2012
Performances, Concerts & Summer Cinema ■ Arts on the Waterfront
■ Jazz on the Lawn The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. PPC-PR-PAMO 5/12
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Summer 2012 Performances, Concerts & Summer Cinema
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, Maryland 20737
■ Concerts in the Park— 15th Anniversary Series!
■ Summer Breeze Concert ■ Summer Concerts at Oxon Hill Manor
Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg 301-779-0371, TTY 301-669-2544 Join us for FREE Sunday evening performances as the sun sets over this unique urban watershed. Co-presented by the M-NCPPC, Port Towns Center at Colmar Manor, and Port of Bladensburg Shopping Center JUNE 3, 6 – 7:30 pm N2N Band Soul, Rhythm & Blues JUNE 10, 6 – 7:30 pm U.S. Navy Band – Commodores Jazz Ensemble Jazz JUNE 17, 6 – 7:30 pm Dr. S.O. Feelgood Sweet Soul Music Man Blues, Soul and R&B JUNE 24, 6 – 7:30 pm Kukuwa African Dance Company Pulsating, energetic and lively African drumming and dance
■ Summer of Soul Concerts
JULY 1, 6 – 7:30 pm Blue Sky Puppet Theatre & Mr. D’s the Magician
■ The 34th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series
JULY 8, 6 – 7:30 pm Mr. Marcus Young Jazz and R&B
■ Family Movies
JULY 15, 6 – 7:30 pm Trials & Tribulations Entertainment R&B and Go-Go
■ Terrific Tuesdays & Fabulous Fridays
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JULY 22, 6 – 7:30 pm Grupo Miel Band Latin Rhythms, Cumbia, Bachata and Merengue JULY 29, 6 – 7:30 pm Heda Rose Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop AUGUST 5, 6 – 7:30 pm The Uncle Devin Show Musical Children’s Show
AUGUST 12, 6 – 7:30 pm Oasis/Island Sounds Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, Soca and African Music
Concerts in the Park – 15th Anniversary Series! On the Green at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700, TTY 301-218-6768 Enjoy 7 weeks of FREE cool tunes at twilight. Family and friends will enjoy a variety of music under the setting sun. Bring a blanket and delight in the harmony on these jivin’ Thursdays. Celebrate 15 years of music at Watkins Regional Park. On July 19, enjoy a performance of The Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Be transported by live music, thrilling swordplay, and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry…all under the stars. JUNE 21, 7 –8:30 pm Headshine Acoustic & Reggae JUNE 28, 7 –8:30 PM Dee Stone Funk, Jazz and Soul JULY 5, 7–8:30 PM Comfort Zone Jazz and R&B JULY 12, 7 –8:30 pm Higher Hands Vintage Funk, Jazz and Soul July 19, 7 pm Shakespeare in the Parks July 26 , 7 –8:30 pm David Bach Consort Jazz August 2, 7 –8:30 pm Mambo Combo Latin and Caribbean Beats
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The 34th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series
Summer Concerts at Oxon Hill Manor
Jazz on the Lawn Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park 301-864-0420, TTY 301-699-2544 riversdale@pgparks.com Enjoy FREE summer concerts on Wednesdays. Pack a picnic or purchase dinner before the show courtesy of the Calvert House Inn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy some of the area's top jazz musicians.These concerts are supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road & Route 197, Laurel 301-776-2805, 301-953-7882 TTY 301-445-4512
Oxon Hill Manor 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill 301-839-7782, TTY 301-446-6802 OHM@pgparks.com
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 7 PM Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro Rain location: Kettering Largo Community Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Enjoy the elegant grandeur of the manor’s interior and exterior including beautiful English gardens, a rose-wrapped reflecting pool and a view of the Potomac. Chairs, performance and a tranquil/relaxing atmosphere will be provided. Reservations not required. In case of rain or extreme heat, concert will be held indoors. JUNE 13, 7–8 pm Herb Smith Trio (Jazz)
JULY 25, 7–8 PM (RAIN DATE JULY 26) Cheek to Cheek
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 7 PM Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills Rain location: Hillcrest Heights Community Center Gym 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills
AUGUST 15, 7–8 PM (RAIN DATE AUGUST 16) M.S.G. The Acoustic Blues Trio
Summer Breeze Concert
Summer of Soul Concerts
Snow Hill Manor 13301 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel 301-725-6037; 301-249-2004; TTY 301-446-6802
Stephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton 301-297-4648, TTY 301-203-6030
JUNE 27, 7–8 PM (RAIN DATE JUNE 28) Project Natale
Shakespeare in the Parks 2012 presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream Be transported by The Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s rendition of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. For outdoor performances, bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a classic theater under the stars. These performances are FREE and supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
JULY 11, 7–8 pm Ginny Carr-Scott Giambusso Duo presents Great American Songbook Jazz AUGUST 15, 7–8 pm Bill Thomas Blues Band
Kick back, relax and enjoy the soulful sounds of the area’s hottest bands. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends. All ages; FREE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 10:30–11:30 AM Enjoy live music on the grounds of beautiful Snow Hill Manor. Sit under the tent on the brick patio and relax and enjoy the fun. Preregistration required. Ages 60 & better; FREE
Oxon Hill Jazz Concert 7 PM Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
JUNE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Tuesdays in July, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Fridays in August (except August 31), 5:30 – 8:30 pm (weather permitting)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 6 PM Join us as we see the Civil War through the eyes of Hollywood. We begin the series with The Red Badge of Courage. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited. FREE
Blast in the Past, a hands-on history playground at Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, will be open until 7 pm before the show on July 20 and 27. Kids can play while they learn about life in 18th century Maryland; families can explore the boxwood maze and herb garden, or take the grounds tour. Bring a picnic, or purchase dinner from food vendors on the grounds.
Museum opens 7 pm; movies start 9 pm All ages; FREE with museum admission
Enjoy evenings of outdoor fun with friends and family. Take unlimited rides on the train and carousel, and rounds of miniature golf for one price per person. The outdoor patio and surrounding grounds are a perfect place to bring and enjoy snacks or dinner! Beverages and snacks are available from the vending machines in the Refreshment Depot. Please note: Advance tickets are not available; purchases are made on site each evening and for that date only. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted.
Enjoy an evening at the movies along with fun, hands-on activities and games beforehand. Popcorn and sno-cones will be served throughout the evening.
Amusement Park Tickets Get your tickets for Busch Gardens™, Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Paramount’s Kings Dominion, Sesame Place, Six Flags America (MD), Six Flags Great Adventure (NJ), and Water Country USA at M-NCPPC facilities in Prince George’s County. Please visit www.pgparks.com for a complete list of tickets and prices.
THURSDAY, JULY 19 The Goonies THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Top Gun
AUGUST 10, 7:30 – 9:30 PM I & I Riddim Caribbean: Reggae, Calypso and Soca
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Surratt House Museum 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton 301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544
College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
JULY 27, 7:30 – 9:30 PM Riseband & Show Rhythm & Blues, Motown and Jazz
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
All ages; Resident $5/person; Non-Resident $6/person
Hollywood and the Civil War
JULY 13, 7:30 – 9:30 PM Appaloosa Classic Rock and Pop Rock
JULY 18, 7–9 PM Bryan Mills & Secret Society
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700; 301-218-6768
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
JULY 20, 7 PM Shakespeare in the Parks
Summer of Soul Concert 7 PM
Watkins Regional Park’s Terrific Tuesdays & Fabulous Fridays
JUNE 29, 7:30 – 9:30 PM Retro-Rockets Oldies from the 50s–70s
JUNE 27, 7–9 PM Phase II Band with special guest vocalist
AUGUST 8, 7–9 PM E.U. featuring Sugar Bear
Concert & Performance Timeline
Family Movie Night Friday, August 24, Dusk – 9:30 pm Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg 301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544
The South Laurel Recreation Council and M-NCPPC invite you to bring a friend, picnic, blanket and/or chair to enjoy a variety of FREE performances on the west lawn of the mansion grounds. Enjoy a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 20 presented by The Maryland Shakespeare Festival. Be transported by live music, thrilling swordplay, and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry… all under the stars. In the event of heavy rain, music performances will be cancelled. Please call 301-953-7882 after 5 pm for updates. All ages; FREE
6:30 pm doors open
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 7 PM (SIGN INTERPRETED) Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel Rain location: Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel
Summer Cinema & Family Fun 2012
Shakespeare in the Parks Montpelier 7 PM
Oxon Hill Jazz Concert 7 PM
Shakespeare in the Parks Hillcrest Heights 7 PM
Summer Breeze Concert 10:30 AM
Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Summer of Soul Concert 7 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Shakespeare in the Parks Watkins 7 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Montpelier Summer Concert 7:30 PM Watkins Concerts in the Park 7-8:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Summer of Soul Concert 7 PM Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Arts at the Waterfront 6-7:30 PM
Oxon Hill Jazz Concert 7 PM Riversdale Jazz on the Lawn 7 PM
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