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 3 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: ANNUAL KALEIDOSCOPE OF BANDS

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

L. Richmond Sparks, music director
This annual favorite features the UM Wind Ensemble, the UM Wind Orchestra, the University Band, the Community Band and the Marching Band in a rousing selection of works to warm a winter’s night. ($)

December 3 (8 pm) 4 (2 & 8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF THEATRE, DANCE AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES
MARYLAND DANCE ENSEMBLE

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

The Dance Ensemble begins the Centenary of Erika Thimey with an inventive program of choreography by faculty and guest choreographer Keith Thompson, committed to challenging the traditions of dancemaking, as well as a reconstruction of A Fear Not of One by Erika Thimey. Directed by Dance Faculty member Alvin Mayes. ($)

December 4 (1 pm)

THREE WEEKS OF YULTIDE: A SEASON FOR CHILDREN

Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org
Join the Surratt House Museum staff as we celebrate the season with children during an afternoon of music, and crafts. Ages 5-13. FREE

December 8 (7:30 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: UM JAZZ ENSEMBLE, JAZZ LAB BAND AND UNIVERSITY JAZZ BAND

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

The cold of winter approaches, but these jazz big bands know how to heat things up! This annual favorite is a swingin’ concert, featuring classic and contemporary jazz works. ($)

December 9 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: UM WIND ORCHESTRA

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland College Park 2074

301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

Unbridled energy and iconoclastic spirit infuse a program that includes: Surinach: Paeans and Dances of Heathen Iberia Corigliano: Two Tarantellas Higdon: Percussion Concerto (Chris Rose, percussion) Schmitt: Dionysiaques, Op. 62 ($)

December 10-11 (6-9 pm)

HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com

Warm up your winter evenings with festive music, lovely candlelight and traditional holiday greens.  Local garden clubs display their creative skills throughout the house.  Area performers entertain nightly.  Light refreshments served. ($)

December 10 (8 pm)

UM SCHOOL OF MUSIC: MUSIC IN MIND, UM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
UM WIND ORCHESTRA

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, University of Maryland College Park 2074

301-405-ARTS | www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

Two well-loved classical gems and a rousing work of contemporary percussion, written by 2010 Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon, showcase soloists Sue Heineman, bassoon; Chris Rose, percussion; and Kiera Duffy, soprano. ($)

December 11 (1 pm)

'TIS THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org
Join the festivities as the bells of the Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble ring with the traditional music this glorious season. FREE

December 18 (10 am- 12 pm)

HANDS ON HISTORY DAY

Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel 20708
301-377-7817 | www.pgparks.com

Topic TBA. ($)

December 18 (1 pm)

'TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton 20735
301-868-1121 | www.surratt.org

Want to meet Santa..Civil War Santa, that is? Join us as Santa delights us all with tales from the ages. FREE