summer concerts and performances

SUMMER 2011Performances, Concerts & Summer Cinema

Arts on The WaterfrontBladensburg Waterfront Park4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg301-779-0371, TTY 301-669-2544

Join us for FREE Sunday evening performances as the sun sets over thisunique urban watershed. Co-presented bythe M-NCPPC, Crossroads Entertainment& Port Towns Center at Colmar Manor.

JUNE 5, 6–7:30 pmPrince George’s County Police R&B Band

JUNE 12, 6–7:30 pmSportacultureSix short plays about local sports

JUNE 19, 6–7:30 pmDr. S.O. Feelgood Sweet Soul Music ManBlues, Soul and R&B

JUNE 26, 6–7:30 pmBlue Sky Puppet Theatre & Mr. D’s Magic Show

JULY 10, 6–7:30 PM

Kukuwa African Dance CompanyPulsating, energetic and lively Africandrumming and dance

JULY 17, 6–7:30 pmElectro KousticModern & Jazz music

JULY 24, 6–7:30 pmMambo ComboLatin music

JULY 31, 6–7:30 pmMr. Marcus Young Jazz & R&B

AUGUST 7, 6–7:30 pmHeda RoseHip-Hop, Reggae & Go Go

AUGUST 14, 6–7:30 pmOasis/Island SoundsSteel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, Soca,and African Music

Concerts in the Park –14th Anniversary Series!On the Green at Watkins Regional Park301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro301-218-6700, TTY 301-218-6768

Thursdays, June 23–August 4 7–8:30 pm

Enjoy 7 weeks of FREE cool tunes at twilight. Family and friends will enjoy avariety of music under the setting sun.Bring a blanket and delight in the harmony on these jivin’ Thursdays. Celebrate 14 years of music at WatkinsRegional Park. On July 14, enjoy a per-formance of The Maryland ShakespeareFestival’s As You Like It. Be transportedby live music, thrilling swordplay, andShakespeare’s enchanting poetry…allunder the stars.

JUNE 23Michael Louise Band

JUNE 30STORM Reggae Band

JULY 7 COMFORT ZONE

JULY 14 Shakespeare in the Park

July 218 Ohms Band

July 28 Teri S

August 4Junkyard Saints

The parks are alive with the sounds of music and drama.

Enjoy a variety of summer evening concerts including

jazz, rock ‘n roll, country, soul, hip-hop, and blues music at

parks throughout Prince George’s County. The popular Shake-

speare in the Parks program returns with performances of As You

Like It at a variety of park sites in July. Grab a blanket or lawn

chairs, pack a picnic dinner and bring your family and friends to

relax and enjoy hot fun in the summertime!

� Arts on the Waterfront

� Concerts in the Park—14th Anniversary Series!

� Jazz on the Lawn

� Shakespeare in the Parks 2011

� Summer Breeze Concert

� Summer Concerts at Oxon Hill Manor

� Summer of Soul Concerts

� The 33rd Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series

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Summer Concerts at Oxon Hill ManorOxon Hill Manor6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill301-839-7782, TTY [email protected]

6:30 pm doors open, 7–8 pm performance (held rain or shine)All ages FREE

Enjoy the elegant grandeur of the manor’sinterior and exterior including beautifulEnglish gardens, a rose-wrapped reflectingpool and a view of the Potomac. Chairs,performance and a tranquil/relaxing atmosphere will be provided. Reservationsnot required. In case of rain or extremeheat, concert will be held indoors.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15The Greg Harrison Jazz Band

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20The Leigh Goodwin Trio

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17The Bill Thomas Blues Band

Summer of Soul ConcertsStephen Decatur Community Center 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton301-297-4648, TTY 301-203-6030

Kick back, relax and enjoy the soulfulsounds of the area’s hottest bands. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs,blankets, family and friends. All ages; FREE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 7 PM

The Faceyz You Know Band (R&B)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 7 PM

Phaze II Band (Jazz)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 7 PM

The Bela Donna Band (Jazz)

The 33rd Annual MontpelierSummer Concert Series

Montpelier Mansion Grounds9652 Muirkirk Road & Route 197, Laurel301-776-2805, 301-953-7882 TTY 301-445-4512

M-NCPPC and The South Laurel Recreation Council invite you to bring afriend, picnic, blanket and/or chair toenjoy a variety of FREE performances onthe west lawn of the mansion grounds.For a taste of theater, enjoy a performanceof As You Like It on July 15 presented byThe Maryland Shakespeare Festival. Be transported by live music, thrillingswordplay, and Shakespeare’s enchantingpoetry…all under the stars. In the event ofheavy rain, music performances will becancelled. Please call 301-953-7882 after 5 PM for updates. All ages; FREE

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Oracle BandClassic hits from the forties to today

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

AppaloosaClassic and Pop Rock

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 7 PM

Shakespeare in the Parks

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Riseband and ShowRhythm & Blues, Motown and Jazz

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Harry & The Flashbacks!Nostalgic Rock ’n Roll

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Oxon HillJazz Concert

7 PM

MontpelierSummer Concert7:30 PM


7 PM

Shakespearein the ParksMagruder

7 PM

Shakespearein the ParksMontpelier

7 PM

Shakespearein the ParksWatkins7 PM

Shakespearein the ParksHillcrest

Heights 7 PM

Summer ofSoul Concert

7 PM


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RiversdaleJazz on the

Lawn7 PM

Watkins Concerts inthe Park7-8:30 PM



Shakespearein the ParksBowie Center

3 PM


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Arts at the Waterfront6-7:30 PM









Jazz on the LawnRiversdale House Museum4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park 301-864-0420, TTY [email protected]

Enjoy FREE summer concerts on Thursdays. On your way to our concerts,why not stop at Riverdale Park’s FarmersMarket? Buy dinner at the market andbring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoysome of the area’s top jazz musicians. In case of rain, the concerts will be heldindoors. These concerts are supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 7 PM

Susan Jones Quartet

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 7 PM

Brûlée

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 7 PM

Cheek to Cheek

Shakespeare in the Parks2011 presents As You Like ItBe transported by the Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s rendition of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Enjoy theclassic tale of Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court and findssafe haven in the Forest of Arden. Foroutdoor performances, bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy a classic theater under the stars. These perform-ances are FREE and supported by a grantfrom the Maryland State Arts Council.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 7 PM

Magruder Park40th & Hamilton Streets, Hyattsville Rain location: St. Jerome’s School, 5207 42nd Place, Hyattsville

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 7 PM

Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro Rain location: Kettering LargoCommunity Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 7 PM (SIGN INTERPRETED)Montpelier Mansion Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MDRain location: Deerfield Run CommunityCenter, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 7 PM

Hillcrest Heights Community Center 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple HillsRain location: Hillcrest High CommunityCenter Gym

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 3 PM

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie

Summer Breeze Concert13301 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel 301-725-6037; 301-249-2004;TTY 301-446-6802

THURSDAY JULY 7, 10:30–11:30 AM

Enjoy live music on the grounds of beautiful Snow Hill Manor. Sit under thetent on the brick patio and relax and enjoy the fun. Preregistration is required.Ages 60 & better; FREE


Lawn7 PM


Summer Cinema & Family Fun 2011


AUGUST



Dive-In MoviesEllen Linson Swimming Pool5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park301-277-3717; TTY 301-446-6802

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 8 – 11 PM

Life’s a Picnic with Yogi Bear!FEE: $4/ages 17 & under, $5/ages 18 & up

Glenn Dale Splash Park11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale 301-352-8980; TTY 301-446-6802

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 7 PM

RangoFEE: $5/adult, $4/child

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 7 PM

Spy Kids 3-D: Game OverFEE: $6/adult, $5/child (includes 3-D glasses)

Family Movie NightsSaturday, July 9, 9–11 pmRiverside Drive Neighborhood Park5801 Riverside Dr., Riverdale Park301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512

Wednesday, July 13, 7– 9 pmBaden Community Center13601 Baden-Westwood Rd., Brandywine 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030

Saturday, July 16, 9–11 pmEdmonston Neighborhood Recreation 5100 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512

Saturday, July 23, 9–11 pmDuvall Field9200 Rhode Island Ave., College Park 301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512

Friday, August 26, 7– 9 pmBladensburg Waterfront Park4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg301-779-0371; TTY 301-699-2544

Hollywood and the Civil WarSurratt House Museum9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton 301-868-1121; TTY 301-699-2544

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 6 PM

Join us as we see the Civil War throughthe eyes of Hollywood. We begin the series with the classic Gone With TheWind. Reservations encouraged. Space is limited. FREE

Summer Outdoor Movies atthe Aviation MuseumCollege Park Aviation Museum1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544

Museum opens 7 pm; movies start 9 pmAll ages; FREE with museum admission

Enjoy an evening at the movies alongwith fun, hands-on activities inside themuseum. Popcorn and sno-cones will beserved throughout the evening.

FRIDAY, JULY 29Despicable Me

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19How to Train Your Dragon

Watkins Regional Park’s Terrific Tuesdays & Fabulous FridaysWatkins Regional Park301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro301-218-6700; 301-218-6768

All ages; Resident $5/person; Non-Resident $6/person

Fridays in August, 5:30 – 8:30 pm and Tuesdays in July, 5:30 – 8:30 pm(weather permitting)

Enjoy evenings of outdoor fun withfriends and family. Take unlimited rideson the train and carousel, and rounds ofminiature golf for one price per person.The outdoor patio and surroundinggrounds are a perfect place to bring andenjoy snacks or dinner! Beverages andsnacks are available from the vendingmachines in the Refreshment Depot.

Please note: advance tickets are not avail-able; purchases are made on site eachevening and for that date only. VISA, MasterCard and cash are accepted.


SummerBreezeConcert10:30 AM




Lawn7 PM


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