December...

IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY

All events are subject to change without notice or may be tentative. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation requirements.

December 1-20 (Sat. & Sun. 12 pm-6 pm)

HOLIDAY MARKET

National Harbor, American Way, National Harbor, 20745
240-203-4170 | www.americanmarketnh.com
Celebrate the season at National Harbor's Holiday Market. Stroll along the outdoor promenade and choose from a vast offering of fine holiday goods, specialty foods from the areas premier sellers including handmade crafts, hot chocolate, roasted nuts and more.

December 1-24

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS STAGE SHOWS

National Harbor Plaza Stage, National Harbor, 20745
1-877-NATLHBR | www.nationalharbor.com

FREE

December 1-31 (5-9:30 pm)

23rd ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro 20774

301-699-2456 | www.pgparks.com

You won't want to miss the season's spectacular drive-through displays! Featuring more than a million twinkling lights. Bring a canned good for donation to local food banks. ($) FREE on December 25.

December 1-31

KURT PLINKE AND CLARA NILES DISPLAY

National Wildlife Visitor Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel 20708.
301-497-5763 | http://patuxent.fws.gov | www.friendspwrc.org

Two artists, who utilize very different media, will be exhibiting their work at the John Hollingsworth Gallery of the National Wildlife Visitor Center during December 2009. FREE

December 1-31 (every 1/2 hours from 5:30-10 pm)

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS

National Harbor Plaza, National Harbor, 20745
|1-877-NATLHBR | www.nationalharbor.com

December 2 (8 pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases.

December 3-6 (Various times)

THE NUTCRACKER

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie 20715
301-262-0261 | www.nationalballet.com
Presented by, The National Ballet Company. A warm holiday favorite for children and adults of all ages. ($)

December 3-6, 10-13 (12-5 pm)

10th ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST &SHOW

Darnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 20772.
301-952-8010 | www.pgparks.com
This show will delight children of all ages as they marvel at the creativity and talent of local bakers. Visitors can choose the Viewer's Choice Awards presented to their favorite adult and child entries. ($) No reservations required.

December 4 (2 pm)

STUDENT JAZZ CONCERT

Prince George's Community College, Marlboro Gallery, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774

301-322-0157 | www.pgcc.edu

Enjoy Prince George’s Community College Student Jazz Ensemble during the Student Jazz Concert, under the direction of Ned Judy, professor of music. FREE

December 4 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: UMSO- FAREWELL & FANFARE

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

The Orchestra welcomes pianist Jasmin Lee, winner of the 2008 UMSO Concerto Competition. ($)

December 4, 5 (8 pm)

UM DEPARTMENT OF DANCE: MARYLAND DANCE ASSEMBLY

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

Undergraduate and graduate students works selected by audition and performed by the repertory ensemble. ($)

December 4 (8:30 pm)

RANDY STERN

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Live From New York City it's up & coming artist Randy Stern (Rock/Classic Rock/Blues) and his second ever OBTG appearance.

December 5 (8:30 am-3 pm)

HIV/AIDS ADVOCACY WORKSHOP

The ARC of Prince Georges County, 1401 Mercantile Dr, Largo 20774

301-952-4672 | www.princegeorgescountymd.gov

Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson will participate in this HIV/AIDS and Advocacy workshop sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Prince George’s County Maryland Branch. RSVP by December 1. FREE

December 5 (8:30 pm)

BOBBY KYLE BAND

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Bobby Kyle has long been recognized as an outstanding guitarist, producer & arranger by peers and fans alike. See them in their first ever OCTG appearance.  ($)

December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 (various times)

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2009

Evangel Cathedral, 13901 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro 20774

301-249-9400 | www.evangelchristmascelebration.com 

Christmas musical performance featuring artists, Marvin Sapp, Terrell Hunt, Clifton Ross III and more. ($)

December 5, 12 (5-7:30 PM)

ONCE UPON A TIME

Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale 20769
301-464-5291 | www.pgparks.com
See Marietta's rooms transformed into scenes from some of your favorite fairytales, nursery rhymes and children's stories. The program will delight children of all ages. No reservations necessary. ($)

December 6 (12-5 pm)

SEVENTH ANNUAL ARTISTS OPEN HOUSE

Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708

301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com

Don't miss the opportunity to meet the resident artists, visit their studios and to shop for unique holiday gifts.

December 6 (10am- 4 pm)

SANTA'A WORKSHOP

Herbert Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Paint Branch Pwy, College Park 20740

301-277-3717 | www.pgparks.com

Spend an entire day getting ready for the holiday season with special treats and activities. Participants will be able to meet Santa, ice skate, make craft projects, enjoy lunch provided by the ice rink, and build their own snowman using snow from our Zamboni! ($)

December 6 (4-6 pm)                                                                         

BELAIR BY CANDLELIGHT

Belair Stable Museum, 2835 Belair Dr, Bowie 20716
301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org.
Holiday tours and decorations. FREE, donations requested.

December 9 (11 am-1 pm)

SWEETS, TEA AND MUSIC

Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill 20745

301-839-7782 | www.pgparks.com

Take a break from the hectic season and relax while you enjoy tea and snacks while listening the festive music. ($)

December 9 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: WINTER BIG BAND SHOWCASE

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

UM Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band will perform. ($)

December 9 (8 pm)

MUSIC STUDENT HONOR RECITAL

Prince George's Community College, Marlboro Gallery, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774

301-322-0157 | www.pgcc.edu

Students will showcase what they learned in music during the fall semester. FREE

December 9 (8 pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases.

December 10 (10:15 am)

PRE-KWANZA CELEBRATION

Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784
301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

The African Heritage Dancers and Drummers will lead a lecture/demonstration featuring the history of Kwanza. ($)

December 10-12 (6-9 pm)

HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
Warm up your winter evenings with festive music, lovely candlelight and traditional holiday greens. Light refreshments served.

December 10 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: WIND ORCHESTRA

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

Features include the world premiere of The sound of Light. ($)

December 11 (4 pm)

SNOWFLAKE TEA

Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715
301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org
Reservations/advance payment required ($)

December 11 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: ANNAUL KALEIDOSCOPE

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD, College Park 20742
301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

UM bans share the stage, the aisles and the spotlight in a parade of musical styles.

($)

December 12 (10-12 pm)

HANDS ON HISTORY DAY

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7800 | www.pgparks.com
($) reservations recommended.

December 12 (11 am-1 pm)

ALL ABOARD! POLAR EXPRESS CELEBRATION

Snow Hill Manor, 13301 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Laurel 20708

301-725-6037 | www.pgparks.com

Drop by the beautifully decorated Manor and see the Polar Express ride into town. Enjoy light refreshments, Santa's secret shop and sounds of the season. ($)

December 12 (3-6 pm)

KIDS KANDLELIGHT

Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715
301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org
Special Holiday tours for children ages 4-11. FREE-Donation requested.

December 12 (8:30 pm)

MONSTERS FROM THE SURF

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Join us for a night of rockin' surf music. ($)

December 13 ( 4 pm)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784

301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

Theatre IV's adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic. ($)

December 15 (10:15 am, 12 pm)

THE SHOEMAKER AND THE ELVES

Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784
301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

A Heartwarming, holiday musical. Theatre IV puts a yuletide spin on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Recommended for grades K-5. ($)

December 15-17 (10:30 am)

THE NUTCRACKER

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie
301-262-0261 | www.nationalballet.com
Presented by, The National Ballet Company. A warm holiday favorite for children and adults of all ages. ($)

December 16 (8 pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases.

December 17 (10:15 am, 12:00 pm)

SEASON'S GREETINGS

Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784

301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

Celebrate the holiday season with this fun-filled magic show presented by Theatreworks USA. This spectacular performance features a magic elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, upbeat music, toy soldiers, and magically appearing white doves - all set in a winter wonderland. All ages. ($)

December 18-19 (Various times)

THE NUTCRACKER SWEET

Prince George's Community College, Hallam Theatre, 301 Largo Rd, Largo 20774
301-218-9822 | www.nationalballet.com
Presented by, The National Ballet Company. A warm holiday favorite for children and adults of all ages. ($)

December 18 (8:30 pm)

TOMMY LEPSON BAND

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Come on out for The Tommy Lepson Band (R&B/Blues), one of the region's best bands of any genre. ($)

December 19-26

HOLIDAY TRAINS AND PLANES

College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr, College Park 20740

301-864-6029 | www.collegeparkaviationmusem.com

The National Capital Trackers, are returning to the museum to display and run their detailed model railroad. FREE with museum admission.

December 23 (8 pm)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

The Wednesday Night Blues Jam is open to serious Blues Players of all ages and skill levels and Acoustic and Electric Instruments are welcome. This is a group jam session and therefore solo performances and original material are not possible in most cases.

December 24 (1 pm)

WATER SKIING SANTA

National Harbor Marina National Harbor, 20745
1-877-NATLHBR| www.nationalharbor.com

FREE

December 24 (4 pm)

WINTER WONDERLAND TEA

Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie 20715.
301-809-3089 | www.cityofbowie.org
Reservations/advance payment required ($)

December 26 (8:30 pm)

LINWOOD TAYOR BAND

Old Bowie Town Grille, 8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie 20715

301-464-8800 | www.oldbowietowngrille.com

Live entertainment with the Linwood Taylor Band (Blues) ($)

December 27 (3 pm)

KWANZAA CELEBRATION

Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly 20784

301-277-1710 | www.pgparks.com

A high energy celebration of family, community and culture. Live performances will highlight culture and history through music spoken word and drumming. ($)

December 27 (6 pm)

THE CALVERTS BY CANDLELIGHT

Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park 20737

301-864-0420 | www.pgparks.com

Pay an evening call on the Calverts and enjoy refreshments, live music, and children’s activities. ($)