Through Feb. 27 – “Lina Vargas De La Hoz: Portable Places, Permanent Spaces.” An art exhibit co-curated by Cathy Byrd and Zoe Charlton. Feb. 2: Artists’ talk (noon,) reception & performance, 6-8. On display daily 9am-4pm, & 6-9pm Wednesdays. FREE. Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery. AACC Arnold Campus, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.7028 or aacc.edu/cadegallery.
Through Feb. 28 – The Garden Puppet Theatre Mini-Museum. Join puppets George & Martha Washington to celebrate Presidents Month. Kent County Visitor Center. 122 N. Cross St., Chestertown. Info: 410.778.5841 or tph203@verizon.net.
Through Mar. 4 – The Bay Theatre Company presents “Love Letters.” A.R. Gurney’s play is performed. Thu., Fri. & Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. Tickets: $35-$45. The Bay Theatre Company. 275 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.1333 or baytheatre.org.
Through Mar. 31 – KIFA Member Artists at the Queen Anne’s County Visitors Center. With over 80 pieces on display. Queen Anne’s County Maryland Convention & Visitors Bureau. 425 Piney Narrows Rd. Chester. Info: 410.643.7424 or kifa.us.
Feb. 1 – Shopping Tour: “Heart Healthy Goods Including Chocolate, Wine and Olive Oil.” 10am. FREE. Giant Supermarket, Easton. Info/Register: 410.822.1000 ext. 5185 or 5186.
Feb. 1 – “Fighting for an Education: Separate but Equal in AA. Co.” Part of the Winter Luncheon Series; Genevieve Kaplan discusses. Registration required. 11:30am. Admission: $17. Captain Avery Museum. 1418 East West Shady Side Rd., Shady Side. Registration/Info: 410.867.4486 or captainaverymuseum.org.
Feb. 1 – 19 – The Maryland Federation of Art presents Between Stops. The four-person exhibit showcases paintings, sculptures & prints. Opening reception Feb. 3 5-8pm. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sun.: 11am-5pm. Maryland Federtation of Art. 18 State Cir., Annapolis. Info: 410.268.4566 or mdfedart.org.
Feb. 1 – 27 – Art Exhibit featuring Afro-Panamanian Artist Cynthia Farrell Johnson. A part of Anne Arundel Community College’s celebration of Black History Month. Artists’ reception Feb. 9 11am in AACC’s Union Rm. 204. Mon.-Thur.: 9am-8pm, Fri.: 9am-4:30pm. FREE. Pascal Center for Performing Arts Gallery, AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.2218.
Feb. 2 – Songs from the Heart featuring soprano Erika Knepp. A concert offering to transition from workday to evening. 6pm. FREE. St. Anne’s Church. Church Cir., Annapolis. Info: 410.263.1906 or liveartsmaryland.org.
Feb. 2 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Dave Gendell, “Schooner America.” Annapolis writer Dave Gendell discusses the history of the world’s most famous schooner. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. The Annapolis Maritime Museum Bay Room. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Feb. 3 – Annmarie After Hours. A night featuring art, music, wine & light hors d’oeuvres. 6pm. Admission: $5/general, $4/members. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.4640 or annmariegarden.org.
Feb. 3 – Edgar Winter Band. 6:30pm & 9:30pm. Tickets: $39.50. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com.
Feb. 3 & 4 – Opera Anne Arundel Community College performs “Naughty Marietta.” The Oscar Hammerstein II comic operetta is performed. 3pm. Tickets: $25/gen. admission; $15/seniors, groups, students, AACC faculty&staff; $5/AACC students w/ID. Robert E. Kauffman Theatre. AACC Arnold Campus, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Tickets/Info: 410.777.2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
Feb. 3 – 26 – “Wanderlust” Art Show. An art show based on the theme of wanderlust. Opening reception Feb. 3, 5-8pm. Chestertown Arts League. 312 Cannon St., Chestertown. Info: 410.778.5789 or chestertownartsleague.org.
Feb. 4 – Call for Volunteers at Sotterley Plantation. The initial meeting for those interested in volunteering gardening or crafting skills. 9am. Sotterley’s Warehouse, Sotterley Plantation. 44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood. Info: 301.373.2280 or sotterley.org.
Feb. 4 – Valentine’s Maker’s Market. A market featuring handmade and homegrown products. 9am-2pm. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.4640 or annmariegarden.org.
Feb. 4 – Fossil Club Public Lecture. Dr. Stephen Godfrey presents a lecture on “Olfactory Evolution in Whales from the Time They Walked the Earth.” 2:30pm. FREE. Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Feb. 4 – Red Pump Ball. A black-tie-optional fundraiser to benefit the Upper Chesapeake Health Cardiovascular program. 6pm. Tickets: $85. The Ballroom at The Resident’s Club in Bulle Rock. 1200 Bulle Rock Pkwy, Havre de Grace. Tickets/Info: 443.643.3460 or uchs.org.
Feb. 4 – Dia Frampton. The “The Voice” singer performs. 7pm. Tickets: $15/21+, $16/under 21. The Recher Theatre. 512 York Rd., Towson. Tickets/Info: 410.337.7178 or rechertheatre.com.
Feb. 4 – Roseanne Cash. 8pm. Tickets: $50. Avalon Theatre. 40 E. Dover St., Easton. Tickets/Info: 410.822.7299 or avalontheatre.com.
Feb. 4 & 5 – Baltimore Bridal Show. Meet area experts, fashion show, exhibits, taste cakes, win prizes. Sat., 5-9pm; Sun., 11am - 4 pm. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. More info./tickets: BridalShowcase.com or call 301-WEDDING.
Feb. 5 – Winter Bird Count. Join the Kent County Bird Club for a day of bird counting within Kent County, including the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. Locations around Kent County. Info: 410.778.9568 or rossgull@baybroadband.net.
Feb. 5 – 6th Annual SOUPer Bowl for Light House Shelter. A soup lunch to benefit the Light House Shelter for the Homeless. 11:30am-1:30pm. FREE, donation requested. Heritage Baptist Church. 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis. Info: 410.263.6680 or heritagebapstistonline.com.
Feb. 5 – Queen Anne’s Birthday & Princess Tea Party. A tea party organized for young girls, aged 3-10. 1-3pm. $20/gen. admission, $15/members&volunteers. William Paca House. 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. Info: 410.267.7619 or Annapolis.org.
Feb. 6 – Wine & Words at The Bay Theatre presents “Nude With Violin.” The play reading series where complimentary wine is served presents the Noel Coward play, with discussion to follow. Email reservation recommended. 7pm. FREE. The Bay Theatre Company. West Garrett Building. 275 West St., Annapolis. Info: info@baytheatre.org.
Feb. 7 – Uniform Sale. Discounted scrubs, shoes and professional accessories to benefit programs & services of Dorchester General Hospital. 7am-4pm. Dorchester General Hospital Main Lobby. 300 Byrn St., Cambridge.
Feb. 8 – The Annapolis Economic Development Corporation presents “What’s new in parking/transportation in the City of Annapolis?” RSVP required. 8-10am. FREE. Galaway Bay Irish Pub. 63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis. RSVP/Info: 410.280.2712 or sanjag@annapolisedc.org.
Feb. 8 – “The Osprey – Its Life & Recent Trends on the Patuxent River.” Part of the Winter Luncheon Series; Greg Kearns discusses. Registration required. 11:30am. Admission: $17. Captain Avery Museum. 1418 East West Shady Side Rd., Shady Side. Registration/Info: 410.867.4486 or captainaverymuseum.org.
Feb. 8 – Javier Colon. The winner of NBC’s The Voice performs. Doors: 7pm, Show: 8pm. Tickets: $29.50. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Pl., Baltimore. Tickets/Info: 410.244.0057 or baltimoresoundstage.com.
Feb. 8 – “Six String Girls” featuring Ruthie Logsdon, Patty Reese & Jennifer Van Meter. The D.C.-area artists combine country with blues, folk & Americana. 7:30pm. Tickets: $10/members, $15/general. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.280.5640 or mdhallarts.org.
Feb. 9 – On Screen: In Person Independent Film Series presents “Money Matters.” Q&A w/ filmmaker after screening. 7pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Info: 410.280.5640 or mdhallarts.org.
Feb. 9-12 & 16-18 – Anne Arundel Community College presents “Taming of the Shrew.” Th./Fri./Sat.: 8pm, Sun.: 2pm. Tickets: $15/gen. admission; $12/ AACC faculty/staff, seniors, groups; $7/AACC students. Humanities Building Room 112, AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Tickets/Info: 410.777.2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
Feb. 10 – “Henry Callister: Colonial Merchant & Amateur Naturalist.” Salisbury University professor Ellen Lawler discusses Callister’s passion for local natural history. Registration required. 1pm. Admission: $20/general, $15/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Feb. 10 – Handmade Valentine Cards Workshop. Led by ShaDeeLa. 6-8:30pm. Fee: $20/member, $25/general. Kent Island Federation of Arts. 405 Main St., Stevensville. Register/Info: 410.643.7424 or kifa.us.
Feb. 10 – Hospice Cup Inc.’s 2012 Artist Selection Reception. Help choose the artwork to represent Hospice Cup XXXI, to be held in September. 7-9pm. Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery, 18 State Cir., Annapolis. Info: 410.919.8393 or hospicecup.org.
Feb. 10 – The Washington Chinese Traditional Orchestra presents “Chinese New Year Concert.” A traditional concert featuring plucked string instruments. 8pm. FREE. Robert E. Kauffman Theater, AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
Feb. 10 & 11 – The Annapolis Chorale Presents Broadway in Annapolis: “Anything Goes.” The Cole Porter show is performed. Fri’s performance includes a cast Q&A. Fri.: 7:30pm.; Sat.: 3pm & 8pm. Tickets: $34-$37/adults, $12/students, with free tickets available 30 min. before show. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.280.5640 or marylandhall.org.
Feb. 10 – Mar. 3 – The Colonial Players presents “Chapter Two.” The Neil Simon play is performed. Fri.&Sat.: 8pm, Sun.: 2pm (7:30pm on Feb. 19.) Tickets: $20. Colonial Players Theater. 108 East St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.7373 or thecolonialplayers.org.
Feb. 11 – “Navigation Know-How: Combining Common Sense with Technology.” A lecture about using nativation skills to cruise to the Bahamas on the waters of the Chesapeake. Registration required. 9am-12pm. FREE. Eastport Volunteer Fire Department. 914 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis. Register/Info: 410.570.9710 or annapolisevents@bermudaoceanrace.com.
Feb. 11 – Black History Month Presentation, “The Path to Equality.” Dr. Sheila G. Moore discusses the historical growth and prolific change of a young Black female during the Civil Rights era. 10am. Calvert Marine Museum. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Feb. 11 – “Flying High with the Blue Angels: African-American Role Models in STEM Careers.” AACC coordinator of minority recruitment Jim Jackson discusses the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels as role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. 10am. FREE. Center for Applied Learning and Technology Room 107, AACC Arnold Campus, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.2529 or aacc.edu/blackhistorymonth.
Feb. 11 – Poetry Out Loud Competition. The third stage of the competition, featuring contestants from several different Maryland counties. 12pm. FREE. Calvert Marine Museum. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Feb. 11 – Sotterley Plantation 2nd Saturday Series presents “To Live Enslaved.” Learn about Sotterley Plantation’s history of slavery, which was practiced for over 160 years. Ages 13 & up. Reservations required. 1pm & 3pm. Admission: $15. Sotterley Plantation. 44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood. Reservations/Info: 301.373.2280 or sotterley.org.
Feb. 11&12 – Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery Presents “Romance Is in the Air.” Pairings of the vineyard’s wines and gourmet chocolates. 12-5pm. Fee: $25/couple, $15/person. Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery. 8650 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. Info/Reservations: 410.586.2710 or perigeaux.com.
Feb. 12 – American Legion Bluegrass presents Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out. 12pm doors, 2pm show. Tickets: $15. American Legion Post 238. Rt. 381 & Rt. 231, Hughesville. Tickets/Info: 301.737.3004 or americanlegionbluegrass.com.
Feb. 12 – The Annapolis Opera presents “Shakespeare in Love.” A collaborative concert with Bay Theatre Company & Ballet Theatre of Maryland. 3pm. Tickets: $45-$55. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.267.8135 or annapolisopera.org.
Feb. 14, 21 & 28 – African dance workshops led by Erica Cornish. Part of AACC’s Black History Month celebration. Audience participation encouraged. 2-2:30pm. FREE. Center for Applied Learning & Technology Room 105, AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.2305 or aacc.edu/blackhistorymonth.
Feb. 15 – “The Civil War 150 Years Later.” Part of the Winter Luncheon Series; Craig Symonds discusses. 11:30am. Admission: $17. Captain Avery Museum. 1418 East West Shady Side Rd., Shady Side. Registration/info: 410.867.4486 or captainaverymuseum.org.
Feb. 15 – Anne Arundel Community College presents poet/activist Rudy Francisco. Noon (ACC Arundel Mills) &3pm (Cade Center for Fine Arts.) FREE. AACC at Arundel Mills. 7009 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover & Cade Center for Fine Arts Room 219, AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.2043 or aacc.edu/studentlife/cab.
Feb. 16 – The Dance Music of Bach featuring organist Larry Molinaro. A concert to transition from workday to evening. 6pm. FREE. St. Anne’s Church. Church Cir., Annapolis. Info: 410.263.1906 or liveartsmaryland.org.
Feb. 16 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum presents “Farming for the Future—Diversity and Sustainability at Crow Farm.” Representatives from Crow Farm will discuss their experiences with small, family-oriented farming. Pre-registration available. 6pm. Fee: $8/members, $10/general. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 213. N. Talbot St., St. Michaels. Info/Register: 410.745.4941 or cbmm.org.
Feb. 16 – PEM Talks: Lost Landmarks featuring Jane Cox. Ms. Cox will present “Lost Towns of the Chesapeake,” discussing how lost towns are found. 7pm. FREE. Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Feb. 16 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Peyton Robertson, NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum Bay Room. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Feb. 17 – They Might Be Giants. The alternative-rock band performs. Ages 14+. Doors: 7pm. Tickets: $25. Rams Head Live. 20 Market Place, Baltimore. Tickets/Info: 410.244.1131 or ramsheadlive.com.
Feb. 17 – Lora Tchekoratova & Georgy Valtchev. The Bulgarian violin & piano duo perform. 7pm. FREE. Heritage Baptist Church. 1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis. Info: 410.647.4482 or worldartists.org.
Feb. 17 – 333 Coffeehouse presents We’re About 9. The folk and acoustic music night welcomes the young band. Doors 7:30pm. Admission: $10/general, $8/students, seniors. Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. 333 DuBois Rd., Annapolis. Info: 443.333.9613 or uuca-md.org/333.
Feb. 17 & 18 – The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. José-Luis Novo conducts. 8pm. Tickets: $10-$45. Maryland Hall. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.263.0907 or annapolissymphony.org.
Feb. 17 – 19 – 29th Annual Seaside Boat Show. The Eastern Shore’s largest boat show. Fri.: Noon-7pm, Sat.: 10am-7pm, Sun.: 11am-5pm. Ocean City Convention Center. 4001 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City. Info: 410.632.3676 or ococean.com.
Feb. 18 – African-American Heritage Tours. A walking tour of Annapolis sites w/ significance to the town’s African-American history, including the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial & the Thurgood Marshall Memorial.1pm & 3pm. Tickets: $16/adult, $4/child aged 3-11, FREE/kids 2&under. Tours depart from the Information Booth at the Annapolis City Dock. Tickets/Info: 410.268.7601 or watermarkcruises.com.
Feb. 18 – “Community Stargazing Night.” Join the AACC Astronomy Club in this open-to-the-public event to view planets, stars and the moon, either with a personal telescope or with those provided. 7-10pm. FREE. AACC Astronomy Lab (behind lots A&B next to Resource Management Building) AACC Arnold Campus. 101 College Pkwy, Arnold. Info: 410.777.1820 or aacc.edu/science/observatory.
Feb. 18 – Chesapeake Arts Center Family Music Series presents “American Odyssey” w/ Ray Owen. 4pm. Tickets: $10/adult, $5/children. Hammonds Lane Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Tickets/Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Feb. 18 – Annapolis Maritime Museum presents Mike & Kelly Lange. A night of maritime-themed music, & classics from the ‘20s. 8-10pm. Admission: $15/advance, $20/door. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Feb. 18 – Chesapeake Arts Center Mid-Atlantic Music Series presents “Country Bluegrass” w/Ray Owen. 8pm. Tickets: $15/general, $12/members. Hammonds Lane Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Tickets/Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Feb. 18 & 19 – America. The popular ‘70s band performs. Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 7pm. Tickets: $95. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com.
Feb. 19 – Bluegrass Benefit for Minnie McGinnis. Celebrate the life and work of the late Frank Necessary, in a bluegrass-filled benefit for his wife. 12-8pm. Tickets: $10. Mechanicsville Moose Lodge. 27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville. Info: 240.925.0133.
Feb. 19 – Planting for Native Bees. Learn how to identify native bees and manage your landscape for them. Registration required. 1pm. Admission: $20/general, $15/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Feb. 19 – Freedom Rowers Third Annual Row-a-Thon. A friendly competition between community teams, using YMCA row machines. 1pm. Easton YMCA. 202 Peachblossom Rd., Easton. Info: 410.829.1691 or info@freedomrowers.org.
Feb. 19 – Sunday Conversation: Oscar & Olive Osprey, A Family Takes Flight. Author Janie Suss discusses her book. 2pm. FREE. Calvert Marine Museum Members Lounge. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Feb. 20 – Ben Lee. The Australian pop musician performs. 8pm. Tickets: $19.50. Rams Head On State. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com.
Feb. 20 – 26 – Annapolis Restaurant Week. Nearly 40 restaurants in the area will offer fixed-price luncheon menus ($15.95) or three-course fixed-price dinner menus ($32.95.) Throughout Historic & Greater Annapolis. Info: annapolisrestaurantweek.com.
Feb. 22 – Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The 10-member African vocal ensemble performs. 8pm. Tickets: $35. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com
Feb. 22 – Mar. 4 – The Maryland Federation of Art presents Artists’ Mélange I. The first part of the MFA Artist Mélange exhibits. Opening reception: Feb. 26, 3-5pm. Maryland Federation of Art. 18 State Cir., Annapolis. Info: 410.268.4566 or mdfedart.org.
Feb. 23 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Cece Donovan “Poplar Island: Vanishing Island Restored.” Donovan discusses the Poplar Island Project, which is using dredge spoils to restore an island that nearly disappeared due to erosion. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum Bay Room. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Feb. 24-26, Mar.2-4,9-11 – “The Nerd” a Comedy by Larry Shue. Fri.&Sat.: 8pm, Sun.: 2pm. Tickets: $18/adults, $15/members, $10/students. Church Hill Theatre. 103 Walnut St., Church Hill. Tickets/Info: 410.758.1331 or churchhilltheatre.org.
Feb. 24 – 26 – The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents “The Scarlet Letter” & “The Firebird.” Two one-act ballets danced during one performance. Fri.&Sat.: 7pm, Sun.: 2pm. Tickets: $45/adult, $36/seniors, $25/student, $19/children 10&under. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.224.5644 or balletmaryland.org.
Feb. 24 – 26 – Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Model Guild presents Lapstrake Skiff Workshop. A weekend model-building workshop. Registration required. Fri.: 6-9pm, Sat.&Sun.: 9am-5pm. Fee: $80/members, $95/general. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels. Info/Register: 410.745.2916 or cbmm.org.
Feb. 25 – 15th Annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference. Registration required by Feb. 15. All day. Fee: $89/adults, $55/students w/ID. The Kent Humanities Building, Chesapeake College. Rt. 50 & Rt. 213, Easton. Register/Info: 410.786.4536 or baytoocean.com.
Feb. 25 – Painting the Four Seasons – Winter. Landscape & garden watercolorist Jean Brinton Jaecks conducts a landscape painting workshop in the Paca Garden. 9am-1pm. Admission: $75/general, $70/members&volunteers. William Paca House. 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. Info: 410.267.7619 or Annapolis.org.
Feb. 25 -- Becoming Bay Smart: Living Within Maryland’s Critical Area. A half-day workshop to learn the basics of living within Maryland’s Critical Area. Registration required. 9:30am-12:30pm. FREE. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Feb. 25 – Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball. A ‘20s-themed evening of dancing, dining and gaming to benefit the preservation efforts of the museum. 7pm. Tickets: $175. Calvert Marine Museum. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Tickets/Info: 410.326.2042 or calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com.
Feb. 25 – Kent Chamber Music Concert. A performance by Trio Simpatico – musicians on the clarinet, French horn &piano. 7pm. Tickets: $15. St. Paul’s Church Parish House. 7579 Sandy Bottom Rd., Chestertown. Tickets/Info: 410.639.7810 or kentchambermusic.com.
Feb. 26 – Chesapeake Film Festival Oscar Night Gala. The 84th Annual Academy Awards will stream at the gala event, which will benefit the Talbot Hospice Foundation. 6-10pm. Tickets: $100. Avalon Theatre. 40 East Dover St., Easton. Tickets/Info: 410.822.3500 or chesapeakefilmfestival.com.
Feb. 26 – Venetian Masquerade Fundraiser. Enjoy costumes, music and Renaissance dance performance, to benefit the Historical Society of Talbot County. Reservation required. 6-10pm. Tickets: $100/general, $90/members. Tidewater Inn. Dover & Harrison Sts., Easton. Reservations/Info: 410.822.0773 or info@hstc.org.
Feb. 26 – Buckwheat Zydeco. The Grammy-award-winner performs. 7:30pm. Tickets: $28.50. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com.
Feb. 27 – Painting Flowers in Watercolor. 10am-4pm. Fee: $60/members, $75/general. Kent Island Federation of Arts. 405 Main St., Stevensville. Info: 410.643.7424 or kifa.us.
| MARCH 2012 |
Mar. 1 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: George Daughan “1812: The Navy’s Wars.” Daughan recounts a tale of the War of 1812, when a small team of Americans took on the Royal Navy. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum Bay Room. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 1 – Connecting People, Place, and Products: Eating Our Way to a Healthy Bay. A discussion of the future of sustainable fishing. Pre-registration required. 6-8pm. Fee: $12/members, $15/general. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Van Lennep Auditorium. 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels. Info/register: 410.745.2916 or cbmm.org.
Mar. 1 – 4 – The Dignity Players presents “Almost, Maine.” Mar. 1-3: 8pm, Mar. 4: 3pm. Tickets: $20/Fri&Sat, $15/Th.&Sun. Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. 333 DuBois Rd., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.266.8044ext.127 or dignityplayers.org.
March 2 – Talbot Mentors Partners In Art Reception. Artwork on view created by students in partnership w/local artists. 5-7pm. Academy Art Museum. 106 South St., Easton. Info: 410.770.5999 or academyartmuseum.org.
Mar. 2 – The 7th Annual All That Art Auction. More than 35 pieces of art will be auctioned to benefit the Maryland Hall. 6-9pm. Admission: $75. Maryland Hall. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Info/Tickets: 410.263.5544 or marylandhall.org.
Mar. 2&3 – Schoolhouse Theatre Arts 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. 7pm. FREE. Studio 194 Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Info: 410.379.6991 or chesapeakearts.org.
Mar. 3 – Landscape Design Workshop. An all-day intensive design session, where students are encouraged to bring documentation of their properties. Registration required. 8:30am-4pm. Admission: $110/general, $85/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Mar. 3 – Annapolis Rotary Black Tie & Diamonds Gala. The Rotary Club of Annapolis gathers to benefit the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation. 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner. Tickets: $150. Westin Annapolis Hotel. 100 Westgate Cir., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 877.333.9667 or annapolistickets.com.
Mar. 3 – Hey Sailor! An evening of lusty ballads. 7:30pm doors. Tickets: $20/advance, $18/advance cash, $25/doors. Galesville Memorial Hall. 952 Main St., Galesville. Tickets/Info: 443.786.0463 or janiemeneely@gmail.com.
Mar. 8 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Capt. John P. Hamill, Maryland Pilots Association. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 8 – 11 – She-Sale Quality consignment Event, for Ladies Juniors & Home Décor. A consignment event for ladies. Th.: 7-10pm; Fri.: 9am-5pm; Sat.: 9am-5pm (25% off day); Sun.: 10am-2pm (50% off day.) “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park. 273 Hilltop Ln., Annapolis. Info: shesaleconsignment.com.
Mar. 9 – Paula Cole. The “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone” singer performs. 8pm. Tickets: $45. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West. St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com.
Mar. 10 – The Sotterley Plantation 2nd Saturday Series presents “Women of Sotterley.” Learn about the roles of women in Sotterley Plantation’s rich history. Reservations required. 1pm & 3pm. Admission: $15, Sotterley Plantation. 44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood. Reservations/Info: 301.373.2280 or sotterley.org.
Mar. 10 – The Annapolis Symphony Ball. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary with a dinner and entertainment by The Swing Machine Band. 6:30pm. Tickets: $225. Loews Annapolis Hotel. 126 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/info: 410.269.1132 or annapolissymphony.org.
Mar. 10 – The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland presents the Heartstring Quartet. 7:30pm. Tickets: $25. Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium. 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: 410.326.2042 or cssm.org.
Mar. 10 & 11 – 2nd Annual Ready Set Cruise! Seminar. An intensive two-day learning program for boaters interested in cruise the Chesapeake Bay. Sat.: 9am-5pm; Sun.: 11am-4pm. Fee: $120/person, $200/couple, person both days. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 11 – American Legion Bluegrass presents Larry Sparks. Doors: NOON, Show: 2pm. Tickets: $15. American Legion Post 238. Rt. 381 & Rt. 231, Hugesville. Info: 301.737.3004 or americanlegionbluegrass.com.
Mar. 14 – Among the Ancients. Biologist Dr. Joan Maloof discusses ancient trees and the flora and fauna that live within their midst. Registration required. 1-2:30pm. Admission: $20/general, $15/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Mar. 14 – “We Are What We Ate: African American ‘Discomfort’ Food.” A discussion of the history of African-American cuisine, & also heirloom crops & seeds, wild foods. Pre-registration required. 2:30-4pm. Fee: $10/members, $12/general. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Mitchell House. 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels. Register/Info: 410.745.2916 or cbmm.org.
Mar. 15 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Lt. Greg Bartles, The Oyster Wars. Lt. Bartles recounts the bloody conflict over the Bay’s oysters. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 17 – Patuxent Research Refuge Birthday Bash. To celebrate the 109th anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System. 10am-3pm. National Wildlife Visitor Center. 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Info: 301.497.5763 or patuxent.fws.gov.
Mar. 17 – The Chesapeake Arts Center Family Music Series presents “Banjo Man” Frank Cassel. 4pm. Tickets: $10/adult, $5/children. Hammonds Lane Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Tickets/Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Mar. 17 – The Chesapeake Arts Center Mid-Atlantic Music Series presents “New Mountain Fever Band.” 8pm. Tickets: $15/general, $12/members. Hammonds Lane Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Tickets/Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Mar. 18 – Ballet Theatre of Maryland Dancers’ Gala. The annual benefit dinner will feature a short performance by the company dancers. 4:30-9pm. Tickets: $125/person, $1,000/group of 10. Annapolis Waterfront Marriott. 80 Compromise St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.224.5644 or balletmaryland.org.
Mar. 18 – St. Patrick’s Day Concert with OCEAN Quartet. An Irish-themed concert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 7-9pm. Tickets: $15/advance, $20/doors. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.295/0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 21 – Brown Bag Arts Chat presents Joyce J. Scott, “Queen of Beadwork.” 12:15pm. FREE. Studio 194 Theatre. 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Mar. 21 – Annual Ed Casey Youth of the Year Awards Dinner. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County celebrates youth that have greatly contributed to the community with an awards ceremony and dinner. 5:30 cocktail reception, 6:30 dinner & awards ceremony. Tickets: $150. Boys & Girls Club at Wiley H. Heritage Park. 121 South Villa Ave., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.263.2542 or bgcaa.org.
Mar. 22 – Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series: Barbara Tagger & Orna Garnett, Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad. 7-8:30pm. Admission: $10/members, $15/general. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 Second St., Annapolis. Registration/Info: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 22 – 25 – Wee-Sale Children’s Consignment Event. Over 25,000 square feet of children-centered goods. Th.: 9am-7pm (no walking children/strollers before noon); Fri.: 9am-5pm; Sat.: 9am-5pm (25% off day); Sun.: 10am-2pm (50% off day.) “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park. 273 Hilltop Ln., Annapolis. Info: wee-sale.com.
Mar. 23 – Adorn Thyself: Jewelry Making & Bead Swap. 6-8:30pm. Fee: $40/members, $60/general. Kent Island Federation of Arts. 405 Main St., Stevensville. Info: 410.643.7424 or kifa.us.
Mar. 23 – The Time Capsule Tour feat. Thomas Dolby. The ‘80s synth musician performs. 8pm. Tickets: $39.50. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.4545 or ramsheadonstage.com
Mar. 23 & 24 – The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. José-Luis Novo conducts. 8pm. Tickets: $10-$45. Maryland Hall. 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.263.0907 or annapolissymphony.org.
Mar. 24 – The Elfin World of Mosses & Liverworts. Bill McAvoy, botanist for the Delaware Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program discusses mosses, liverworts & horworts. Registration required. 10am. Admission: $20/general, $15/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Registration/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Mar. 24 – 2nd Annual Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning. A feast of oysters & continuation of the local tradition of burning socks. 12-4pm. Admission: $40/VIP adult, $25/general admission adult, $5/child age 13-18, FREE/children under 5. Annapolis Maritime Museum. 723 2nd St. Annapolis. Info/Reservations: 410.295.0104 or amaritime.org.
Mar. 24 – Believe in Magic! The Chesapeake Arts Center 12 Annual Gala. 7pm. Tickets: $110. Four Points Sheraton BWI Airport. 7032 Elm Rd., Baltimore. Tickets/Info: 410.636.6597 or chesapeakearts.org.
Mar. 25 – Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond. Author Meg Daley Olmert discusses the brain chemistry that flows through & between mammals to forge powerful social bonds. Registration required. 1-3pm. Admission: $20/general, $15/members. Adkins Arboretum. 12610 Eveland Rd., Ridgely. Register/Info: 410.634.2847 or adkinsarboretum.org.
Mar. 30 – May 6 – The Bay Theatre Company presents “The Belle of Amherst.” A play celebrating poet Emily Dickinson. Mar. 30 opening reception w/cast. Thu., Fri., Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2pm. Tickets: $35-$45, $55/opening night. Bay Theatre Company. 275 West St., Annapolis. Tickets/Info: 410.268.1333 or baytheatre.org.
Mar. 31 – Six Flags Opening Day. The first day of operation for the amusement park. 10:30am. General admission: $56.99. Six Flags America. 13710 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro. Info: sixflags.com/America.
Mar. 31 – 5th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament. To benefit the Tim Kern Memorial Foundation. 12pm. Fee: $40. Hopkins Game Farm. 13003 Turners Creek Rd., Kennedyville. Info: 410.348.5287.
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