Lively arts
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Tent Troupe
Montpelier Mansion
, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, will host Tent Troupe
for three free shows under the Big Top tent.
The troupe will present "The Curious Savage"
June 22 and 23 at 7:45 p.m. June 23 at 1:45 p.m., there will be a children's show, "Stories Old and New,"
which features classic short stories.
Shows are held rain or shine. For information, call 301-776-2805.
Pirate fest
Arrrrrgh, Matey! If it's a pirate life fer ye, then set yer course for Pirate Fest
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Darnall's Chance House Museum
, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Get your fill of cutthroats, scallywags, sea-farin' scoundrels and thieves. Music, food vendors, costume contest, treasure hunt and more for pirates and landlubbers alike will be featured, rain or shine. For information, call 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544.
Summer concerts
The free Old Town Bowie Saturday Summer Concert Series
continues at Town Green Park from 2 to 4 p.m. The schedule includes: June 21, Beach Bumz Band
; June 28, Project Natale
; July 5, ilyAIMY
; July 12, 40 Dollar Fine
; July 19, 2nd Coming Jazz with Mr. Young
; July 26, 5 Oaks
; Aug. 2, Jericho Bridge
; Aug. 9, Mike & the ECB
; Aug. 16, Stravagant
; Aug. 23, Blue Rhythm Boys
; Aug. 30, The Moonlighters.
For information, call 301-809-3032.
The free Sunday Sunset Concert Series
continues at Allen Pond Park from 7 to 8 p.m. The schedule includes: June 22, The Electric Company
; June 29, Premium Band & Horns
; July 6, U.S. Air Force Band Silver Wings
; July 13, Redstone
; July 20, Durham Station
; July 27, U.S. Air Force Max Impact;
Aug. 3, David Wayne Band
; Aug. 10, Bowie Knights of Harmony
; Aug. 17, U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors
; Aug. 24, David Bach
; Aug. 31, U.S. Navy Cruisers
; Sept. 7, U.S. Army Field Band Volunteers Salute to America
. For information, call 301-809-3032.
The free Crofton Summer Concert Series
will be held at 1678 Village Green Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. The schedule includes: June 22, Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition
; June 29, Melanie Mason Trio
; and July 13, Big Band Caliente
. For information, call 410-721-2301.
The free Montpelier Summer Concert Series
will be held Fridays, June 27, July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. The schedule includes Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band
June 27. For information, call 301-776-2805.
Scavenger hunt
A Nature Scavenger Hunt
will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at Allen Pond Park. The event is free; registration is required. For information, call 301-809-3086 or e-mail rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org.
'Jazz on Portico'
Riversdale House Museum
, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, presents "Jazz on the Portico." Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and a picnic basket, or purchase dinner courtesy of Calvert House Inn.
The free concerts begin at 8 p.m. as follows: June 25, Cheek to Cheek
; July 30, Sandy Asirvatham
; and Aug. 27, Bruce Ewan
.
For information, call 301-864-0420 or visit www.pgparks.com.
Family Fun Days
Montpelier Mansion
, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, will host Family Fun Days
Thursday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. To celebrate the mansion's 225th birthday, you are invited to bring the family for some good, old-fashioned fun. Indoor and outdoor activities include Colonial games, trying on 18th century costumes, crafts and more.
The event, for all ages, is free; canned food will be accepted for local food banks. For information, call 301-953-1376; TTY 301-699-2544 or visit www.pgparks.com.
'Bad Year for Tomatoes'
Laurel Mill Playhouse
, 508 Main St., Laurel, presents "A Bad Year for Tomatoes."
Performances are at 8 p.m. June 27 and 28 and July 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. July 6 and 20.
Tickets are $13; $10 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over). For information, call 301-617-9906 or visit www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.
History at campfire
History Around the Campfire
will be held Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m. at Belair Mansion.
The event is free; registration is required. For information, call 301-809-3086 or e-mail rangerdesk@cityofbowie.org.
At the museum
Monday Morning at the Museum - "Can You Dig It?"
a program to introduce ages 6-11 to archeology at Belair Mansion
, will be held June 30. The event is free; registration is required. For information, call 301-809-8089 or e-mail museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
Concert in the park
Watkins Regional Park
, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro will hold concerts in the park. The free family-oriented concerts are for all ages and feature a variety of entertainers.
Concerts are lawn seating so bring a blanket or beach chairs. Come early and enjoy a ride on the train and carousel before the concerts start; rides close at 7 p.m. Visit the nature center until 8:45 p.m. Shows may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Refreshments are available for purchase. For information, call 301-218-6700; TTY 301-218-6768.
Concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as follows: Today - The Crawdaddies
; June 26 - Natty Nation
; July 3 - Part Harmony
; July 10 - Visions of Jazz
; July 17 - The Kelly Bell Band
; July 24 - Mary Lou & the Untouchables
; July 31 - Blue Funk Damon
; Aug. 7 - Bruce Ewan & the Solid Senders
; Aug. 14 - David Bach Consort
.
'My Fair Lady'
2nd Star Productions
presents "My Fair Lady"
through June 28 at Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Closing day performance June 28 is at 3 p.m.
Ticket prices are $18; $15 for seniors (56 and up) and students. Discounts are available for prepaid groups. For information, call 410-757-5700 or 301-858-7245 or visit www.2ndstarproductions.com.
Kids Kaboose
Kids Kaboose
for ages 3-10 is held the third Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bowie Railroad Station Museum and Bowie Heritage Children's Center
, 8606 Chestnut Ave. The event is free. For information, call 301-575-2488.
Exhibits
The City Hall Art Gallery
features hubcaps and other artwork by Michelle Johnson through June. Fifty percent of proceeds from the sale of exhibit artwork will be donated to the Bowie Food Pantry.
During the school year, the Young Person's Art Gallery
at City Hall showcases the artwork of students attending schools located in Bowie, featuring a different school each month. The Arts Committee Poster Contest winners are shown in July. In August, the artwork of individual young artists who reside in a Bowie community, or attend a Bowie school is exhibited.
During June, the gallery features the artwork of the following Samuel Ogle Middle School
students: Shaunette Samuels, Tayonna Johnson, Danielle Puth, Jason Alves, Carly Puth, Makayla Kogut, Conor Craig, Savannah Swaim, Alex Swaim, Haley Reynolds, Robert Abendroth, Angela Buerano, Michelle Drost, Victoria Nguyen, Quaid Chaney, Michelle Drost, Jocelyn Ramirez
and Diedre Everheart.
The City of Bowie Arts Committee provides local artists an opportunity to display and sell their artwork in City Hall Art Galleries. City Hall is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are an artist who lives in the city, in a community with a Bowie ZIP code or are a member of a Bowie-based art group and would like information about showing your work, call Leni Stern at 301-809-3068.
Entertainment at grill
Old Bowie Town Grille
, 8604 Chestnut Ave., has scheduled the following free entertainment: today, 8 p.m. - Talent Night Live; Friday, 8:30 p.m. - ilyAIMY; Saturday, 8-8:30 p.m. - Shelby McDaniel, 8:45 p.m. - Natural Remedy; Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.- Blues Jam; June 25, 8 p.m. - Blues Jam. For information, call 301-464-8800 or visit www.obtg.biz.
On display
Guild of Bowie Artists exhibits are at the Bowie Library. The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours and is changed monthly. For information, call 301-464-8849.
The guild also exhibits art at One Town Center, 4201 Northview Drive, on the fifth floor. Members' artwork is changed monthly. For information, call 301-262-3418.
