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Volume xviii, Issue 5 ~ February 4 - February 10, 2010

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written by Diana Beechener

Thursday, February 4

Just for Kids ~ Kids Just Want to Have Fun F freE

Kindergarteners thru third graders read stories, sing songs and make crafts on the theme of Martin Luther King Jr. 2-3pm @ Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. rsvp: 410-535-0291.

Home Games ~ FREE

Homeschoolers grades 4 thru 7 play board games and Nintendo Wii contests. 2-3pm @ Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. rsvp: 410-535-0291.

Maritime Museum Seminars

Local author Rosemary William stalking on her book Maritime Annapolis: A History of Watermen, Sail & Midshipmen and the maritime heritage of Annapolis. 7-8:30pm @ Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St., Eastport. $15: 410-295-0104; www.amaritime.org.

Speak on Sustainability ~ FREE

Talk about diversity and eco-friendly practices in making Calvert a sustainable community. 7-8:30pm @ Calvert Library, Prince Frederick: 410-535-0291.

Party for a Cure

Raise a glass to the fight against cancer at the Party for a Cure bar night, with special guests, DJs and drink specials. 8pm-2am @ Federal House, Annapolis. $5 donation at the door: 410-268-2576.

February 4 thru 6

Die Fledermaus

Anna Binneweg and James Harp direct Opera AACC in a fully staged performance of Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. The Bat, as Fledermaus translates, is a comedy of mistaken identities featuring an inept lawyer and torrid love affairs. 8pm Feb. 4, 5 & 6 @ Pascal Center, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. $20 w/discounts: 410-777-2457.

Daddy’s Girl

The Bowie Community Theatre performs Gary Ray Stapp’s Daddy’s Girl, the story of a recent widower who must connect with his long-lost daughter — if he can figure out which one of the women who enter his life is his real daughter. 8pm FSa @ Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, Rt. 3, Bowie. $15: 301-805-0219; www.BCTheatre.com.

February 4 thru 7

See Ginny Kuhn’s Snaps ~ FREE

Photographer Ginny Kuhn uses digital effects to enhance color, light and artistry. 9am-9pm M-Th; 9am-5pm F; by appointment Sa Su @ Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 B-A Blvd., Severna Park: 410-647-2550.

Over the River

The Newtowne Players’ winter comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods, follows a man who must decide between living close to his family and accepting his dream job. 8pm ThFSa; 3pm Su @ Three Notch Theater, Lexington Park. $15 w/discounts: 301-737-5447; www.newtowneplayers.org.

February 4 thru 14

View Emerging Artists ~ FREE

Students from Maryland’s visual art programs show their work at the Emerging Artist Exhibition. 11am-5pm Tu-Su @ Circle Gallery, Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis: 410-268-4566.

See a Living Gallery

Artists take to the gallery to demonstrate their creative processes. Photographer and mixed-media artist Frances Borchardt Feb. 4-7; scratchboard artist Carmelo Ciancio Feb. 6-12; ceramics artisan Sarah Houde Feb. 8-14; and mosaic artist Barbara V. Jones Feb. 8-14. @ Annmarie Garden, Solomons. free:
410-326-4640.

February 4 thru 20

Art at Quiet Waters ~ FREE

See two shows at Quiet Waters Galleries. In the Willow Gallery, see the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters. In the Garden Gallery, view Karen Freeman and David Young’s ink and watercolors. 9am-4pm MWThF; 10am-4pm SaSu @ The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis: 410-222-1777; www.friendsofquietwaterspark.org.

February 4 thru 26

The Wine Dark Sea ~ FREE

Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott collaborates with Linda DePalma, Oletha DeVane, Leslie King-Hammond, Ellen Burchenal and Patti Tronolone on The Wine Dark Sea exhibit of two- and three-dimensional works inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. Sun. Feb. 7, Scott talks on the inspiration for the exhibit (4pm). noon-5pm Tu-Su @ Mitchell Gallery, St. John’s College, Annapolis: 410-626-2556.

View the Wasteland ~FREE

See Carl Lennoartson’s art inspired by the writings of T.S. Eliot. 9am-4pm M-F; 6-9pm W @ Cade Center for Fine Arts, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold: 410-777-7028.

African Diaspora Art ~ FREE

Painters Lazaro Batista and Ramon Menocal continue the themes and techniques of Afro-Cuban Art. Feb. 11, the artists speak on their work at a reception (12:15pm). 9am-8pm M-Th; 9am-4:30pm F @ Pascal Center, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold: 410-777-1955; www.aacc.edu.

February 4 thru 28

Fantasy Fishes F freE

Painter Gerry Wood displays vivid images of aquatic life at her Fantasy Fishes show. Meet the artist at a February 7 reception (2-4pm). 10am-5pm Tu-Su @ Café Gallery, Annmarie Garden, Solomons: 410-326-4640.

See Slaves at Mount Vernon

Discover what life was like for slaves at George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation during a month-long black history month re-enactment. See a daily wreath laying ceremony, watch re-enactors perform duties and hear about their lives. 10am-4pm @ Mount Vernon, Virginia. $15: 703-780-2000.

Excavations ~ FREE

See art unearthed as Gail Watkins focused on layers in life and art. 11am-5pm Tu-Sa @ DeMatteis Gallery, 209 West St., Annapolis: 410-267-7860.

Perspectives ~ FREE

See color and line from another angle at mixed-media artist Tim Thiemeyer’s exhibit Perspectives. 10am-3pm M-F @ Gallery 333, Unitarian Universalist Church, Annapolis: 410-266-8044.

February 4 thru April 25

Contemplate Cezanne

See the work of influential painters of the 19th and 20th century from Turner to Cezanne. The pieces, on loan from the National Museum Wales’ Davies Collection, include works by Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir and van Gogh. 10am-5pm WFSaSu; 10am-9pm Th @ The Corcoran Gallery, 500 17th St., Washington, D.C. $10: 202-639-1700; www.corcoran.org.

February 4 thru May 1

See Seneca Village ~ FREE

See artists Leslie King-Hammond and Jose J. Mapily’s large-scale plexiglas and beaded vision of Seneca Village, a 19th century New York settlement founded by African Americans. Saturday February 6, age 7 and up learn techniques from the artists and create their own bit of history to display alongside the Seneca Village (10:30am-noon; free). 10am-4pm T-Sa @ Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis: 410-216-6180; www.bdmuseum.com.

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Friday, February 5

Breakfast with 7:30 Democrats

Democrats hear the governor’s legislative officer Joe Bryce speak on the legislative agenda of the 2010 session. 7:30-8:45am @ Eastport Democratic Club, Chester and State. $6: 410-263-2022.

Korean Heritage Festival

Honor the culture of Korea at the 5th annual Korean Lunar Cultural Festival, featuring cooking demonstrations by Chang Jae Ok, traditional dance performances, a painting exhibition by Kim Kyung Hak, an origami workshop, games and a dress-up photo session. 11:30am-3:30pm @ Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles St., La Plata. $10 w/discounts: 703-507-4492.

Chortle at Clean Comedy

Rev up for the Super Bowl at a Clean Comedy and variety pre-show featuring dancers Janaye Mack & Company; spoken word artist Chris Jones; and a performance from MC Sean Sarvis. 5-7:30pm @ Annapolis Senior High School. $20 w/discounts: 410-263-9278.

Free Fridays ~ FREE

Spend a free evening at the museum the first Friday of every month. This month hear the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition in concert (6:15pm), browse museum exhibits and enjoy refreshments. 5-8pm @ Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons: 410-326-2042.

Revel at Ladies’ Night

Women shop and celebrate at a Ladies’ Night event in The Loop, where they will find deals and refreshments at Bay Wine and Spirits, At the Bay Healing Arts Center, Chez-Elle Boutique, Chesapeake Antiques, Coffee, Tea & Whimsey and Seascapes. After shopping till they drop, women rest at Westlawn Inn for live music. Mention “The Loop” to get a special discount. 5-8pm @ The Loop, North Beach: 410-286-2755.

Celebrate Carnaval ~ FREE

Find a bit of Brazil in Baltimore at a Brazilian Carnaval celebration with music, dance performances and caipirinhas for toasting. 5:30-8:30pm @ The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore: 410-547-9000.

Toast Heart Health

Have a heart-healthy happy hour at BlackFinn’s two locations as the restaurant raises funds for the American Heart Association. Feast on complimentary hors d’oeuvres, taste chocolate covered delicacies, sip discounted drinks and buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win Tiffany’s Loving Heart Necklace. $10; $5/person wearing red: 6-9pm @ BlackFinn, 4901 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda: 301-951-5681; www.BlackFinnBethesda.com. 7-9pm @ BlackFinn, 1620 I St., Washington, D.C.: 202-429-4350; www.BlackFinnDC.com.

Teens Play After Hours ~ FREE

Teens take over the library at an after hours party featuring Nintendo Wii gaming, movies, board games and free food. 6:30-9pm @ Calvert Library, Prince Frederick: 410-535-0291.

February 5 & 6

Peruse Partners’ Jewelry

Shop for you sweetheart at the 8th annual Partners in Care Valentine’s Day jewelry sale, featuring donations of jewelry, purses and more. This year local artisans and vendors also donate unique pieces to the sale. For first choice of vintage pieces, shop the preview sale, or pick up a last minute bauble the next day. Preview: noon-7pm @ Severna Park Community Center, 623 Rt. 648: 410-757-4635; www.partnersincare.org. Sale: 10am-4pm @ The Boutique, 6 Rt. 2, Pasadena: 410-757-4635; www.partnersincare.org.

February 5 thru March 30

Creek Side Gallery

See snaps from around the state at a photography exhibit featuring professional and amateur photographers Beverly Jackson, Dick Harris, Dave Kelsey, Sue Stevenson, Edward Sinnes, Frank Greenwell, Elliot Kocen and Larry Langfeldt. View the history of photography at an antique camera display. Friday February 5 toast the photographers at a reception, learn how to enhance your digital photography at a workshop led by Dick Harris and learn about presenting a professional photo portfolio from Dave Kelsey (5-8pm). 10am-5pm @ Creek Side Gallery in the Maryland Antique Center, 26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown: 301-475-1960.

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Saturday, February 6

Maritime Market

Shop for seafaring goods at a marine flea market where you’ll find used boating gear, fishing gear, boats, awnings, deck chairs and more. Buy items from the West/Rhode Riverkeeper’s table and submit your receipt for a tax donation. 7:30am-2pm @ Tri-State Marine, 5861 Deale-Churchton Rd., Deale:
410-867-7171.

For the Birds

Beginning ornithologists take to the trails, learning how to identify birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and a field guide. 8-11am @ Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. $5: 410-741-9330.

Soup-to-Nuts Sale

Purge your home of unwanted items or pick up treasures you’ve been missing at the weekly church yard sale. Homemade soups — lima bean, beef barley, chicken noodle, potato and beef stew — also for sale by quart or gallon. 8am-1pm @ St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater: 410-269-7671.

Talk Black History ~ FREE

Learn about the lives of slaves at the Historic Annapolis Foundation’s 2nd annual Black History Month seminar. This year HAF introduces Project Run-A-Way, which fuses detailed descriptions of runaway slaves and servants found in newspapers with re-enactors depicting the stories. 8:45am breakfast; 9am-1pm @ Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, Annapolis: 410-267-8146; www.annapolis.org.

Talk Sailing Safety ~ FREE

Prepare to race at the Bermuda Ocean Race Committee’s annual pre-race seminar, where you learn about safety, conditions and planning. Lunch is available. 9am-1pm @ Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis. rsvp: 410-263-0415.

Play to Stay Sharp ~ FREE

Play Scrabble, chess and other brain games to keep your mind keen. 10-11:30am @ Calvert Library, Prince Frederick: 410-535-0291.

Weave a Basket

Learn how to bend reeds and other natural material into baskets at a beginning weavers workshop. 10am-3pm @ Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Rd., Upper Marlboro. $18 w/discounts; rsvp: 301-627-6074.

Join Moveable Feast

Learn how you can help Moveable Feast bring meals and aid to HIV and AIDS patients in the Baltimore metropolitan area at today’s volunteer orientation. 11am-3pm @ Moveable Feast, 901 Milton Ave., Baltimore. rsvp: 410-327-3420 x31; www.mfeast.org.

Ponder Plantation Life

Take a tour of the plantation, focusing on the lives of slaves and their working conditions at an African American History Day. noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm @ Marietta Plantation, 5626 Bell Station Rd., Glenn Dale. $3: 301-464-5291.

Choose Chili

Tempt your taste buds with spicy flavors at a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser sponsored by South County Faith Network. Chilies range from mild beef and sausage to hot vegetarian, with garlic bread and salad sides. noon-4pm @ Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Owensville. $10/person; $25/family: 301-643-0933.

Just for Kids ~ World Wetlands Day

Ages 6 and up discover how to continue the fight to conserve the wetlands and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Girl scouts who attend earn a Water Drop patch. 1-3pm @ Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. $5; rsvp: 410-990-1993.