The B-side Experience

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

FALL 2017

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION,DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

Bowie State University Fine and Performing Arts Center

Bowie State University Fine and Performing Arts Center

FALL 2017

The b-side experience is a new series of eclectic evenings with artists at the cutting edge of music, theater, dance, and spoken word. Come enjoy intimate performances in our stunning, cozy performance spaces.

The CrossRhodes

Raheem DeVaughn and Wes Felton are movements by themselves, but they are a force when they’re together as The CrossRhodes. Both the sons of jazz musicians, Raheem and Wes mesh lush neo-soul crooning with socially conscious hip-hop word flow in their music, such as their recent singles, “Footprints on the Moon” and “Praying Prayers,” and The Great Debate: A Country Divided mixtape. With the current state of constant social unrest, The CrossRhodes seeks to be a voice to express valid concerns affecting the global community, especially the plight of the minority community.

Saturday, August 12, 8 pm | Tickets:$25/$20 students and seniors

Capathia Jenkins is…

More Woman Than You Know

This is a first-hand account of one star’s path from Brooklyn to Broadway. With story and song, Ms. Jenkins takes the audience on a journey through her career—from the Broadway hits Newsies, The Civil War and Godspell to appearances on 30 Rock, Law and Order and The Sopranos—and the lessons she learned from actors, directors, producers and other theater luminaries while giving us a peek inside her life offstage.

Friday, September 22, 8 pm | Tickets: $35/$20 students and seniors

Debbi Morgan: The Monkey on My Back

Debbi Morgan played the role of Angie Baxter-Hubbard on the ABC soap opera, All My Children, for which she was the first African American to win the daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. In this one-woman show based on her first book, The Monkey on My Back: A Memoir—Breaking A Generational Curse, Debbi breaks her silence on her family’s struggle with domestic violence. Share in Debbi’s struggles and triumphs in this moving and powerful show and during a book signing immediately following the performance.

Saturday, October 21, 8:00pm and Sunday, October 22, 2pm Tickets: $35/$30 students and seniors

Bombay Rickey

Transport yourself to a fantastic musical world with Bombay Rickey, the unique Brooklyn-based band that Time Out New York has praised as “a true treat for the adventurous ear” and that the Wall Street Journal has called “a rocking musical show.” Bombay Rickey’s sound is evocative of 1960s movie soundtracks. They play covers and original music that borrows from surf rock, spaghetti westerns, Latin music and Bollywood to create an original, flavorful and tantalizing sound that you will adore.

Saturday, October 28, 8 pm | Tickets: $20/$15 students and seniors

Balance!

In this original production hosted by NBC4’s Tracee Wilkins, we bring you a night of stories from some of the region’s most familiar faces in the arts, business, broadcasting, and public service including the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, motivational speaker Lonise Bias, and aerialist Kaely Gualtieri. From managing our work/ life relationships to walking literal tight ropes, balance is something we all seek to achieve. Explore how many have achieved—or failed to achieve—balance in their lives in an evening of often moving, sometimes funny and always entertaining stories.

Friday, November 17, 8 pm | Tickets: $20/$15 students and seniors

Creative Writing Workshop/Reading with Robin Stevens Payes

Bring your pencils and ideas to our day long workshop for young writers ages 11-17. You can start writing a novel or complete a short story from start to finish as you brainstorm and share ideas with other regional writers, under the direction of acclaimed Young Adult author Robin Stevens Payes. At the end of the day, participants will share their stories in a live reading/master class with Robin, who will also thrill us with readings from her Young Adult and Science Fiction stories. Fee includes lunch. Limited space available. To RSVP, please email Elizabeth.Malone@pgparks.com

Saturday, November 18, 9 am-5 pm | Tickets: $25/person

All performances held at Bowie State University 14000 Jericho Park Road | Bowie, MD 20715 For more information, call 301-446-3232.

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Online ticketing coming August 15!

For more information, visit arts.pgparks.com BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

FALL 2017

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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-ACHD-7-17

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