THE GAZETTE
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY’S ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR For a free listing, please submit complete information to noravec@gazette.net at least 10 days in advance of desired publication date. High-resolution color images (500KB minimum) in jpeg format should be submitted when available. THEATER & STAGE Bowie Community Theatre,
“Dark Passages,” coming in February, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-8050219, www.bctheatre.com. Busboys & Poets, Hyattsville, TBA, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, 301-779-2787 (ARTS), www.busboysandpoets.com. Bowie State University, TBA, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, 301-8603717, www.bowiestate.edu. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, New Music at Maryland, 8
p.m. Dec. 4; Bach Cantata Series: NWV 106, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5; The Inner Landscape, 2 p.m. Dec. 5; Honors Chamber Music Recital, 8 p.m. Dec. 5; MFA Dance Thesis Concert: Way In, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dec. 7; UMD Symphony Orchestra: “Pathetique,” 8 p.m. Dec. 6; Choreographer’s Showcase Auditions, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8; Gamer Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, 2 p.m. Dec. 7; The Weekday Players: Safe as Houses, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 8; UMD Wind Orchestra: Turning Points, 4 p.m. Dec. 8; UMD Percussion Ensemble, 8 p.m. Dec. 9; Orchestral Encore, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, University of Maryland, College Park, claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. Harmony Hall Regional Center, TBA, call for prices, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301203-6070, arts.pgparks.com. Greenbelt Arts Center, The Chromatics, “Make Mine Merry,” 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, call for prices, Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, 301-4418770, www.greenbeltartscenter.org.
Hard Bargain Players, TBA, 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, www.hbplayers.org. Joe’s Movement Emporium, A Winter Aerial Showing, 4 p.m. Dec. 8; A ClasSick Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 8; 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, 301-6991819, www.joesmovement.org. Laurel Mill Playhouse, “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play,” Dec. 13 to Jan. 4, call for ticket prices, Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main St., Laurel, 301-452-2557, www.laurelmillplayhouse.org. Montpelier Arts Center, Divas Deck the Halls, 5 p.m. Dec. 7, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, 301-3777800, arts.pgparks.com. National Harbor, ICE! “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” to Jan. 5, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland. www.christmasonthepotomac.com. Prince George’s Little Theatre, TBA, call for tickets and show times, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, 301-957-7458, www.pglt.org. Publick Playhouse, Holiday Doo Wop starring The Orioles and The Clovers, 8 p.m. Dec. 7; “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” 10:15 a.m. and noon, Dec. 9; “Season’s Greetings,” 10:15 a.m. and noon, Dec. 10, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, 301-277-1710, arts.pgparks.com. 2nd Star Productions, “Funny Money,” coming in January, Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, call for prices, times, 410-757-5700, 301-8324819, www.2ndstarproductions. com. Tantallon Community Players, “Miracle on 34th Street,” Dec.
113 Centerway Road, 301-474-5642, www.newdealcafe.com. Old Bowie Town Grill, Wednesday Night Classic Jam, 8 p.m. every Wednesday, sign-ups start at 7:30 p.m., 8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, 301-464-8800, www.oldbowietowngrille.com.
OUTDOORS Dinosaur Park, Dinosaur Park
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Peter Fontana conducts the University of Maryland’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra during the ensemble’s fall 2010 concert. The orchestra returns to the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Saturday. 6-15; Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301-262-5201, www. tantallonstage.com.
VISUAL ARTS Brentwood Arts Exchange, “My Haiku: Paintings of Cianne Fragione,” to Dec. 28; Front Window Featured Artist: Ellyn Weiss, to Nov. 28, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, 301-277-2863, arts. pgparks.com. Harmony Hall Regional Center, “It Happened One Night,” Paper Collage by Ronnie Spiewak, to Dec. 27, 2nd Annual Prince George’s Parks and Recreation Employee Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition, to Dec. 27, gallery hours from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, 301-203-6070. arts.pgparks.com. David C. Driskell Center, “Still...” by sculptor Allison Saar, to Dec. 13, University of Maryland, College Park. www.driskellcenter. umd.edu. Montpelier Arts Center, “Hiroshima Schoolyard,” to Dec. 1, gal-
lery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, 301377-7800, arts.pgparks.com.
University of Maryland University College, TBA, call for prices
and venue, 3501 University Blvd., Adelphi, 301-985-7937, www.umuc. edu/art.
NIGHTLIFE Hand Dancing with D.C. Hand Dance Club, free lesson from 4 to
5 p.m., dancing from 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays at the Coco Cabana, 2031-A University Blvd. E., Hyattsville, $10 cover, www.dchanddanceclub.com. New Deal Café, Mid-day Melodies with Amy C. Kraft, noon, Dec. 5, 12; Open Mic with Paige Powell, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 12; John Guernsey, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 13-14; The Moxie Blues Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 6; The TV John Show, 11 a.m. Dec. 7; Bruce Kritt, 4 p.m. Dec. 7; The U-Liners, 8 p.m. Dec. 7; Not2Cool Jazz Trio, 11 a.m. Dec. 8; Jack Couldn’t Make It, 5 p.m. Dec. 8; Keir and the TBAs, 7 p.m. Dec. 10; April Vega, 7 p.m. Dec. 11; Beggars Tomb, 8 p.m. Dec. 13; Cousin John Band, 8 p.m. Dec. 14,
programs, noon-4 p.m. first and third Saturdays, join paleontologists and volunteers in interpreting fossil deposits, 13200 block Mid-Atlantic Blvd., Laurel, 301627-7755. Mount Rainier Nature Center, Toddler Time: hands-on treasures, crafts, stories and soft play, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, age 5 and younger free, 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier, 301-927-2163. Prince George’s Audubon Society, Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m.
first Saturdays, Fran Uhler Natural Area, meets at end of Lemon Bridge Road, north of Bowie State University, option to bird nearby WB&A Trail afterward; 7:30 a.m. third Saturdays, Governor Bridge Natural Area, Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, meet in parking lot; for migrating and resident woodland and field birds, and waterfowl. For beginners and experts. Waterproof footwear and binoculars suggested. Free. 410-765-6482.
REC CENTERS Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Senior Days at
the Sportsplex, 8 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, seniors allowed free use of the fitness center and pool, age 60 and up, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, 301-583-2400.
Seat Pleasant Activity Center, Line Dancing, 6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, $40 series, $6 drop-ins, age 18 and up, 5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, 301-773-6685.
ET CETERA College Park Aviation Museum, Peter Pan Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays of every month, activities for preschoolers, $4, $3 seniors, $2 ages 2-18; Afternoon Aviators, 2-4:30 p.m. Fridays, hands-on aviationthemed activities for age 5 and up, $4, $3 seniors, $2 ages 2-18, events free with admission, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, 301-864-6029, www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com. Women’s Chamber Choir Auditions, by appointment for the con-
cert season of women’s chamber choir Voix de Femmes, 7:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 402 Compton Ave., Laurel, 301-520-8921, annickkanter@gmail.com.
2013 Holiday Worship
RELIGION CALENDAR To submit a calendar item online, go to calendar.gazette. net and click on the submit button in the lower left-hand corner. To find an item, go to The Gazette’s home page at www. gazette.net. You can mail them to The Gazette, 13501 Virginia Manor Road, Laurel, MD 20707; fax, 240-473-7501. Items must be received by Wednesday to appear the following week.
DEC. 6 Movies@hope presents “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.,
Brunch, noon to 3 p.m., Prince George’s Ballroom, 2411 Pinebrook Ave., Landover. Whether you’re looking for spiritual enlightenment or just want some foot stompin’, hallelujah moments, come listen to the area’s best gospel acts. Cost: resident, $25; non-resident, $30. Contact 301341-7439; TTY 301-446-6802.
DEC. 11 Candlelight Advent Worship Services: “God’s Gift of Love,” 7
p.m., Historic Perkins Chapel, 8606 Springfield Road, Glenn Dale. Con-
ONGOING Women’s Bible Study, 9 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, Berwyn Baptist Church, 4720 Cherokee St., College Park. Study the book of Romans. Women of all ages are invited. Cost of $6.50 for textbook. Contact 301-474-7117 or secretary@berwynbaptist.org.
Mount Rainier Christian Church will conduct Praisercise, a Chris-
tian exercise group meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 4001 33rd St., Mount Rainier. The
exercise group will have exercise education about nutrition and more. Professional instruction from University of Maryland, College Park, kinesiology students and the program. Open to people of all ages and fitness levels. Free. Call 301864-3869 or visit www.facebook. com/groups/praisercise/ or email brianpadamusus @yahoo.com.
Extend your hand in hope and assistance. Share your Holiday Services and special programs.
Invite your local community into worship with you.
Reserve your space today!
Largo Community Church is revising its fitness program, Mon-
301-670-7106
days and Wednesdays, to include Latin-infused dance. Classes start at 7 p.m. and the fee is $5. The church is at 1701 Enterprise Road in Mitchellville. E-mail justfit4life @yahoo.com.
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Hope Lutheran Church, 4201 Guilford Drive, College Park. Join your family and friends for this special holiday treat. Admission and refreshments are free. Contact 240-264-7924 or prthomps1@verizon.net.
tact soniametelsky@hotmail.com.
DEC. 7
Yearn to Learn Tours
First United Methodist Church Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First
United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, Laurel. First United Methodist Church hosts its annual bazaar, offering handmade crafts, silent auction, bake sale and New to You Table. Doughnuts will be available while they last and lunch will be served. Benefits local charities and church missions. Contact 301725-3093 or office@fumcl.org. Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., District Heights Municipal Center, 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights. The Unity Day Committee of Hemingway Memorial AME Church invites you to a holiday bazaar. Celebrate the holiday season with vendors, baked goods, prizes, silent auction and refreshments. Santa photos will be available for a small fee. Vendor applications still being accepted. Contact 301-568-9127 or hemingwayoffice1@verizon.net. Free Clothes Giveaway, noon to 4 p.m., International Church of Christ, 7701 Preston Drive, Landover. Contact 301-772-5618 or icc_ministries@verizon.net.
PRESENTS ESCORTED TOURS
LOCAL DAY TRIPS WITH TRANSPORTATION AND MEAL /OVERNIGHT AND INTERNATIONAL TRIPS! Motown the Musical, “Life Story of Berry Gordy” On Broadway, New York City Orchestra & Front Mezz Wed, April 9, 2014 $199 /w/Brunch
A Raisin in the Sun
With lunch on Broadway • Sunday, 4/13/2014
Cost $235
This American Classic, A Raisin in the Sun takes place in the late “50s in south side Chicago
After Midnight • Saturday, June 7, 2014 DUKE ELLINGTON’S, BIG BANDS & HARLEM’S COTTON CLUB PLAY NY CITY Cost $185/with Lunch
H.E.A.L. Workshop: Take Charge of Your Health, 4:30 to 6
After Midnight, takes the sexy, smoky glamor of the original Jazz Age and catapults it into a whole new era of heart pounding mind blowing entertainment for modern Broadway audiences.
p.m., Capitol Free Mission, 8201 Cryden Way, Forestville. Eightsession lifestyle workshop for those who want to improve their health by dealing with chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart failure, stress, depression and pain. The workshop will be led by a specially trained intervention coach, and there will be cooking and wellness demonstrations. To register, call 301-494-5550 or visit www.capitolcitymission.org. Contact 301-494-5550 or helpdesk@mygospelworkers.org.
NEW ORLEANS – 9 DAYS AND 8 NIGHTS
JUNE 14 THRU 23RD, 2014 COST $755 Per Person DBL Join us for the time of your life!
MOSES – You will be completely immersed in
the spectacular, epic events of the story, but you will experience the humanity of Moses and the children of Israel. July 19, 2014 / COST $130
Let Yearn to Learn Tours Take you away for one or more days! Invite your friends & family to join you. Get flyers and brochures off the web for our 2014 tours at www.yearntolearntours.com Call Barbara at 301-390-5835
DEC. 8 Home for the Holidays Gospel
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