Prince George's Suite Destinations - February 2017

Destinations Suite

FEBRUARY 2017

Prince George’s

Fine Art

The Prince George’s African American Museum And Cultural Center’s ‘Chocolate Cities’ Exhibit Feb 8 - Sept 26

Al Jarreau, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Angie Stone, Ariana Grande, Arlo Guthrie, Charlie Wilson with Fantasia and Johnny Gill, Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti LaBelle, Dru Hill, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dick Gregory & Paul Mooney, Shirley Jones, Regina Carter, Sara Evans, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Los Tigres del Norte, The Time Jumpers, Casting Crowns, Gaelic Storm, Praise Dance Festival, Valentine’s Soul Jam, and much more!

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Destinations FEBRUARY 2017

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Mariinsky Ballet: Alexei Ratmansky’s The Little Humpbacked Horse The Kennedy Center Washington, DC Thru February 5

1 A Visit from Scarface Greenbelt Arts Center Greenbelt, MD Thru February 11 Aaron Lewis, The Sinner Tour The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD Black Tiger Sex Machine Howard Theatre Washington, DC

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NSO: Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony/ Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings The Kennedy Center Washington, DC Thru February 4

The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, ‘Ranger 4th Annual Blackburn Doug’ Green and Paul Franklin Lecture on Civility & Integrity Rams Head On Stage Lisner Auditorium Annapolis, MD Washington, DC 3 Allison Crutchfield American Made Tour & The Fizz Justin Moore, Lee Brice, The Black Cat William Michael Morgan Washington, DC EagleBank Arena Fairfax, VA Band of Brothers The Theater at MGM National Harbor Oxon Hill, MD

Exhibit: Drawn Out, Drawn Over: Mapping the Territory of Experience Brentwood Arts Exchange @ Gateway Arts Center Brentwood, MD Thru March 11 Front Window Featured Artist: Matt Paskiet Brentwood Arts Exchange @ Gateway Arts Center Brentwood, MD Thru March 11 Loves and Hours Laurel Mill Playhouse Laurel, MD Thru February 5

Nicholas Rodriguez Cabaret Signature Theatre Arlington, VA Thru February 4

Corey Harris “Rasta Blues Experience” Blues Alley Washington, DC

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CREDIT: DANZEOFF.COM

Romano Vineyard & Winery

One Of Maryland’s Best In The Nation’s Capital

This Award Winning Winery Romano Vineyard and Winery is located south of Washington, D.C., in the scenic rural tier of Prince George's County, Maryland. Our family is committed to producing small lots of handcrafted wine from the grapes grown in our vineyard and those of carefully selected custom growers. We are proud to offer hand crafted award winning wines. No holiday meal or holiday gift is complete without wine from Romano’s.

15715 Bald Eagle School Road Brandywine, MD 20613 301-752-1103 Saturday Noon - 5PM www.RomanoWinery.com

Back 2 The 80’s Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Al B. Sure!, Force MDs, Hi Five, Cherelle, more Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD

Clare Bowen Birchmere Alexandria, VA

Declassified: Rhymes and Rhythms Poetry Collective with the NSO The Kennedy Center Washington, DC

Michael Lington & Jonathan Fritzen Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center Baltimore, MD

DNCE Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

The Stranger - A Tribute to Billy Joel The State Theatre Falls Church, VA

Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets Birchmere Alexandria, VA Mega DC featuring Yellow Claw Echostage Washington, DC Richard Smallwood Howard Theatre Washington, DC The DanzeOff Convention Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD Thru February 6 The Neal Morse Band The State Theatre Falls Church, VA 4 A Celebration of the Birthday of Bob Marley featuring Anthony B The Hamilton Washington, DC Bobby Bones Funny & Alone Stand Up Comedy Tour Warner Theatre Washington, DC Buddy Holly Tribute Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, IMAGES ARE PRESS PHOTOS

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Jason +: Jason and Joan: Reanimation The Kennedy Center Washington, DC

7 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The Kennedy Center Washington, DC Thru February 12

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5 Cotton Field to Concert Hall Publick Playhouse Cheverly, MD John Early & Kate Beriant555 Presented By Vimeo Howard Theatre Washington, DC 6 Bob Marley Birthday Tribute The Cannabis Cup Reggae Band Howard Theatre Washington, DC Lunar New Year at the Kennedy Center: Beijing Symphony Orchestra/ Muhai Tang, conductor The Kennedy Center Washington, DC

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Russell Taylor Blues Alley Washington, DC Sigworks: Fortune Cookies for Easy Women Smoking Loose Cigarettes Ali’s Bar @Signature Theatre Arlington, VA

CREDIT: ANDREW ECCLES

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Make It Mama Stella’s

Italian & Greek specialties are served with wine & cocktails in a homey, old-school space with bar.

7918 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD 20735 (301) 868-3057 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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11th Annual Nolafunk Mardi Gras Ball Tour: Voodoo Dead featuring Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Jeff Chimenti, Wally Ingram, Oteil Burbridge The Hamilton Washington, DC Also February 9 Eric Roberson Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD Shirley Jones Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD The Wind of Heaven Tour Birchmere Alexandria, VA CREDIT: HBO

9 Deniece Williams Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD

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Eric Roberson Birchmere Alexandria, VA Also February 10 Joi Blues Alley Washington, DC The Blues Brothers Soundtrack – Live Howard Theatre Washington, DC

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Alter Bridge – The Last Hero Tour The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD

Discovery Artist in the KC Jazz Club: Jazzmeia Horn The Kennedy Center Washington, DC

Awkward Sex...And The City The Black Cat Washington, DC

Hannah Gill & The Hours Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD

Bruce In The USA The State Theatre Falls Church, VA Also February 11

Peter and the Starcatcher Bowie Playhouse Bowie, MD Thru February 25

Craig Sparks Swingtet presented by BRAVA Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 6 Bowie, MD

Sara Evans Performing Arts Center at OC Convention Center Ocean City, MD

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Tchami Echostage Washington, DC The Craig Sparks Swingtet The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Bowie, MD The Whispers Howard Theatre Washington, DC 11 Dick Gregory & Paul Mooney Howard Theatre Washington, DC

CREDIT: JOHN HALL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater on Tour: How Old Is A Hero? Young People of the Civil Rights Movement Publick Playhouse Cheverly, MD

Sebastian Maniscalco The Theater at MGM National Harbor Oxon Hill, MD

Syleena Johnson Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD

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The Cadillac Three: The Black Roses Tour The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD

Valentine’s Soul Jam The Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, The Intruders, Cuba Gooding, Sr., more DAR Constitution Hall Washington, DC

Will Downing Birchmere Alexandria, VA Also February 12

13 Beth Hart Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

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Jake Miller Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD Love Songs: The Beatles Vol. 4 The Hamilton Washington, DC Marion Meadows Blues Alley Washington, DC Thru February 14

Charlie Wilson’s “In It To Win It Tour” with Fantasia and Johnny Gill Verizon Center Washington, DC

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Corey Smith Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD Jeff Bradshaw & Friends “Love’s Holiday” Valentines with N’Dambi & Algebra Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD

Mike Epps with Tommy Davidson DAR Constitution Hall Washington, DC

Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes: The Wind of Heaven Tour Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD

NSO: An Evening with Joshua Bell The Kennedy Center Washington, DC

Lol Valentine Comedy Explosion Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Baltimore, MD

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The Musical Box – Exclusive Auth by Peter Gabriel, Recreation of GENESIS Howard Theatre Washington, DC

Los Tigres del Norte DC Armory Washington, DC

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CREDIT: COMEDY CENTRAL

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CREDIT: MARINA CHAVEZ / CONCORD MUSIC GROUP

CREDIT: ICM PARTNERS

Maysa Howard Theatre Washington, DC

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NSO Pops: Valentine’s Day with Patti LaBelle The Kennedy Center Washington, DC Starset Baltimore Soundstage Washington, DC 15 Mayhem Howard Theatre Washington, DC

16 Casting Crowns Royal Farms Arena Baltimore, MD Mary Wilson of the Supremes Blues Alley Washington, DC Thru February 19 Ms. Lauryn Hill Warner Theatre Washington, DC 17 Al Jarreau Howard Theatre Washington, DC

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CREDIT: MARINA CHAVEZ / CONCORD MUSIC GROUP

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CREDIT: JC OLIVERA / WIREIMAGE

Fortas Chamber Music Concerts: Venice Baroque Chamber Ensemble The Kennedy Center Washington, DC The Spinners Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD Also February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day 70s Soul Food Concert 2017 Temptations with Dennis Edwards, The Delfonics, Persuaders, Supremes, Rose Royce Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Baltimore, MD

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Jazmine Sullivan The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD

Bebel Gilberto The State Theatre Falls Church, VA

Katt Williams Royal Farms Arena Baltimore, MD

Burlesque-A-Pades in Loveland!

Birchmere Alexandria, VA

Kenny Lattimore The Hamilton Washington, DC Laura Mvula Sixth & I Historic Synagogue Washington, DC

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CREDIT: KRISTIN BARLOWE/SHORE FIRE MEDIA

The works displayed here are part of the Chocolate Cities exhibit: Lloyd Foster, Imar Hutchins, Sheila Crider, Larry Cook and Tim Davis

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Chocolate CITIES Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) rings in the new year with a new exhibit; Chocolate Cities: The History, Legacy and Sustainability of African American Urban Enclaves - An Artistic Exploration of History and Social Justice.

This exhibit explores the legacy and tracks the continual change of the nation’s capital and Prince George’s County through painting, photography and mixed media. Chocolate Cities will feature three exhibitions: Chocolate Cities Group Show,

The Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center’s Newest Exhibit Feb-Sept. 2017

Sacred Cows works by Imar Hutchins, and Culture Keepers: Chocolate Cities Youth Exhibit. These exhibits highlight Washington DC and Prince George’s County based artists and youth and run in conjunction with PGAAMCC’s permanent collection Sharing Our Stories: Treasures from Our Collection and Footsteps of North Brentwood, a photographic exhibit of the history of Prince George’s first African American Incorporated Township, North Brentwood.

For times and dates of exhibitions, visit pgaamcc.org Credit: Crowdrise.org

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Arlo Guthrie “Running Down The Road Tour” Birchmere Alexandria, VA Also February 18

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Josh Garrels & John Mark McMillan present The Revelators Tour The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD

Dru Hill 20th Anniversary Show Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD

Laughter on the 23rd Floor Laurel Mill Playhouse Laurel, MD Thru March 12 MSU Jazz Ensemble: “Sing Me A Dream” Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center Baltimore, MD Thru February 19 Nu Soul Revival Tour Musiq Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings, Dwele, The Foreign Exchange DAR Constitution Hall Washington, DC Regina Carter: Simply Ella The Kennedy Center Washington, DC The School of Seduction Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD 12

Buika Howard Theatre Washington, DC

Earth, Wind & Fire The Theater at MGM National Harbor Oxon Hill, MD Luther Re-Lives: A Tribute to the Music of Luther Vandross Publick Playhouse Cheverly, MD

Léonore, ou l’amour conjugal Lisner Auditorium Washington, DC Past Voices Black History Month Concert: Valentine Pringle Montpelier Mansion Laurel, MD School of Rock The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine’s Timeless Songs Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD

22 Andre Jackson Blues Alley Washington, DC Comedy Jam at the Ram featuring Justin Schlegel of 98 Rock Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD Daya Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD 23

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Angie Stone Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda, MD

DevilDriver “Bound By the Road” Tour Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

Cherub + The Floozies Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD

Kendra Foster Blues Alley Washington, DC

Decades Rewind The Maryland Theatre Hagerstown, MD

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Maceo Parker Birchmere Alexandria, VA

Lemuria The Black Cat Washington, DC

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Dita Von Teese’s “The Art of the Teese” Burlesque Revue The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD

Ones to Watch presents LOCASH – The Fighters The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD The Persuaders Harmony Hall Regional Center Fort Washington, MD

Less Than Jake & Pepper Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD CREDIT: DAVID KATZENSTEIN

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CREDIT: KENDRAFOSTER.NET CREDIT: MARIE-NOËLLE ROBERT

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CREDIT: SHANACHIE ENTERTAINMENT

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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Howard Theatre Washington, DC Kim Waters Blues Alley Washington, DC Thru February 26 Tedeschi Trucks Band Warner Theatre Washington, DC Thru February 25 24 Cameo Howard Theatre Washington, DC

Dublin 5 Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival Birchmere Alexandria, VA 26 David Duchovny Birchmere Alexandria, VA Praise Dance Festival Publick Playhouse Cheverly, MD

The Victor Wooten Trio featuring Dennis Chamber & Bob Franceschini Birchmere Alexandria, VA 28 Earl Carter & Phillip “Doc” Martin Blues Alley Washington, DC Gaelic Storm Birchmere Alexandria, VA

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Eisley Baltimore Soundstage Baltimore, MD Excision – The Paradox Tour Echostage Washington, DC Lewis Black – The Rant, White & Blue Tour Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center Baltimore, MD Starpower Talent Competition The Show Place Arena Upper Marlboro, MD Thru February 26 The Idol Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty, Journey & John Mellencamp Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD The Noise presents Metal Blade’s 35th Anniversary Tour with Whitechapel The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD Todd Snider Birchmere Alexandria, VA 25 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD 14

Ron Ward, Jr. & Kirby Lane Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD 27 Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Tour Verizon Center Washington, DC Duane Eubanks Quintet Blues Alley Washington, DC Tan Benoit Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, MD Also February 28

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CREDIT: TERRY JORDAN

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CREDIT: P4CM/YOUTUBE

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