Lively Arts
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'Swingtime'
Bowie High School
presents Pop Concert 2008, "Swingtime,"
today, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets are $8; $5 for seniors, students and children. For information, call 301-805-6880 or visit www.bowiecenter.org.
'Steel Magnolias'
Prince George's Little Theatre
will present "Steel Magnolias"
at Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park. Performances are May 2, 3, 9, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and May 4 and 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and 18 and under. For information, call 301-937-7458.
Roosevelt concerts
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
presents its All Band Concert
Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. featuring Concert Band II, Concert Band I, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble and Massed Bands. Bowie students in the performance include Matt Brown, Kathryn Dahl, Bryan Davie, William Fisher, Jenna Hagin, Jonathan Ignao, Noah Kim, Elizabeth Leidich, Kaila Lindo, Varun Murthy, Tiana Rodwell, Joshua Smith, John Ficklin, Sarah Fisher, Katie Grant, Richard Graver, Shawn Herbert, Clark Jaenichen, Jessica Kerns, Nick Ober, Jacquelyn Picciani, Hilary Unaegbu, Rachel Van Bokkem, Joan Zhang, Kathryn Binney, Adnan Choudhary, Henry Everitt, Reese Fuller, Andre Golson, Godly Jack, Taylor Morris, Kiran Murthy, Maria Pittarelli, Lena Smoot, Sabrina Snellings, Kelsey Van Bokkem, Emily Cai, Nick Cazares, Allison Dennis, Andrew Felter, Ellen Green, Karen Lackey, Adam Morehouse, Christi Rajnes, Luke Seppi, Joshua Siwak, Daniel Snider
and Megan Weeks.
The All Orchestra Concert
will be presented Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. featuring Roosevelt Strings, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Massed Orchestra. Area students performing include Lydia Felter, Stephanie Nilson, Carola Purser, Caroline Wolfe-Ralph, Muneer Zuhurudeen, Ciara Dinh, Caroline Sweet, Nicole Anderson, Gary Clark, Stephanie Cross, William Gordon, Sakile Lyles, Mayowa Omokanwaye, Colter Radden-Lesage, Lanita Roberson, Anuraag Sharma, Otto Streifel, Caroline Sweet
and Courtney Young
, all of Bowie; Cheron Burgess, Lusia Yu, Kalyne Bruce
and Adebusola Awosanya
, all of Glenn Dale;
and Aria Miles
of Mitchellville.
The concerts are free and open to the public. For information, call 301-513-5400.
'Chesapeake Psalter'
The Chesapeake Chorale
will present "A Chesapeake Psalter"
Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, 14900 Annapolis Road. The concert will feature Igor Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms," psalm settings by Mendelssohn, Bloch, Rutter and more, and C. Hubert Parry's "I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me," a piece which became a worldwide sensation after it was premiered at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Ticket prices are $15; $12 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. For information, call 301-249-7689 or visit www.chesapeakechorale.org.
Astronomy Day
Howard B. Owens Science Center
, 9601 Greenbelt Road, Lanham, will host Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 10, from 2 to 10 p.m.
Astronomy Day is a worldwide effort to share the wonders of astronomy with the public. This year marks a special time in Prince George's County, as three organizations will be combining efforts on Astronomy Day. The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt, Howard B. Owens Science Center
and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Visitor Center
will work cooperatively to bring the heavens down to Earth. ASG members will set up telescopes at Owens (weather permitting) for safe views of the sun, moon and Saturn. Projects for children will take place indoors, such as making a sundial out of paper. Additional presentations will take place in the planetarium, including star shows. At the visitor center, you can see a fantastic exhibit called Science On a Sphere. A shuttle will operate between Owens and the visitor center.
For information, call 301-918-8750 or visit www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens/.
Philharmonic
Prince George's Philharmonic
will perform Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m. at Prince George's Community College. Mozart Symphony No. 32, K. 318, G Major, Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488, A Major and Dvorak Symphony No. 7, Op. 70, D Minor will be featured.
Admission is $20; $18 for seniors; free for ages 18 and under. For information, call 301-454-1462 or visit www.pgphilharmonic.org.
'Octette Bridge Club'
Greenbelt Arts Center
, 123 Centerway, presents "The Octette Bridge Club"
through May 17, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, May 11, at 7 p.m. Jo Rake
of Bowie is in the cast.
Tickets are $15; $12 for student and seniors. For information, call 301-441-8770.
'Free to Be ... '
St. George's Episcopal Church
, 7010 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, will present the production "Free to Be You and Me"
Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. "Free to Be You and Me" is based on the book by Marlo Thomas and Friends. Tickets, available at the door, are $7; $4 for children and seniors. For information, call 301 262-3285.
Tea lessons
Tea lessons
for young ladies ages 8-12 will be offered Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. at Darnall's Chance House Museum
, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro.
After the lesson, participants will demonstrate what they have learned by partaking in their own tea party. Following tea, instruction will be given in the finer points of 18th century dance.
Cost is $20; reservations are required. For information, call 301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544.
Montpelier Festival
Montpelier Mansion
, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, will hold the Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors of fragrant herbs, fine arts, handmade items like baskets, garden accessories, jewelry and more, live music and tea and scones in the mansion will be featured. Visit artists in their studios and see a variety of art exhibits. Tour the mansion, enjoy lunch, take in a lecture. There will be Colonial games, art projects, a live animal exhibit and more for children.
The event is free. For information, call 301-953-1376; TTY 301-699-2544 or visit www.pgparks.com.
Children's Day
Riversdale House Museum
, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, will host Children's Day
Sunday beginning at noon. The day honors all things fun about childhood in the early 19th century, including puppet shows, games and amusements, live animals, Maypole dancing, crafts and cooking demonstrations. Troubadour John DuRant will provide whimsical music. The mansion will be open for child-oriented tours. Period inspired refreshments and children's delights will be available for purchase.
Admission is $2. For information, call 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544.
Chamber recital
The U.S. Navy Band's Chamber Recital
will perform Sunday at 4 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 16510 Mount Oak Road. The concert is free. For information, call 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
Mother's Day Tea
Friends of Belair Estate
will host a Mother's Day Tea
Saturday, May 10, at 4 p.m. at Belair Mansion
.
The three-course tea will feature traditional tea goodies including finger sandwiches, scones, jam and cream, and desserts. After tea, enjoy a tour of the 1745 home of Anne Tasker Ogle, one of the "first ladies" of Bowie.
Tickets are $23; reservations are required. For information, call 301-809-3089 or e-mail museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
Anthem auditions
The city of Bowie will hold auditions to perform the national anthem
at city-sponsored events Saturday, May 10, from 1 to 2 p.m. at City Hall. Participants should come prepared to perform the National Anthem and one other piece a cappella for a judging panel. Appointments can be made by calling 301-809-3078. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you must sign up before 1 p.m.
Auditions will also be held for the voice of Bowie
from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Announcing opportunities include events such as Bowiefest, the July 4th celebration, and Bowie International Festival. A script will be provided for you to read in front of event organizers to see if your voice is right for the occasion. Appointments can be made by calling 301-809-3078. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you must sign up before 1:30 p.m.
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.
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. - Brendan Pelan; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. - Traditional Irish Pub Singing Club; May 7, 8 p.m. - Blues Jam; May 8, 8 p.m. - Talent Night Live. For information, call 301-464-8800 or visit www.obtg.biz.
