On the calendar

Friday, July 3, 2009

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park

and Arts Center — Work has begun on the public art project, "Nesting." Visitors can paint an egg that will go in one of several large nests around the sculpture park. "Wild Things" continues through Aug. 30. "Dog-fish," featuring abstract portraits of dogs by Mimi Little and fish platters and raku prints by Sarah Houde, continues through June 30. "Sailor Made: The Art of the Woolie" continues through July 5. Annmarie Garden is at 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-4640. Go to www.annmariegarden.org.

Boyden Gallery — A show featuring artwork by St. Mary's College alumni continues throughout the summer. Hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 3-7 p.m. Friday. The gallery is in Montgomery Hall at St. Mary's College in St. Mary's City. Call 240-895-2151. E-mail mebraun@smcm.edu.

CalvART — The fourth anniversary show, "Art 4 You!," featuring work by gallery members, continues through Aug. 2. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. The gallery is at 110 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-9252. Go to www.calvertarts.org.

Heron's Way Gallery — A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. July 3 for "Rock, Paper, Scissors," a show featuring artwork by Ray Bogle, Rosa Valladares and RoseMary Bailey. The show continues throughout July. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The gallery is at 22760 Washington St., Leonardtown. Call 301-475-0088.

Main Street Gallery — A new collection of jewelry by Susan Stockman will be on display through July 11. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The gallery is at 486 Main St., Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-3334.

Maryland Antiques Center — A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. July 3 for a show featuring watercolors by Calvert County artist Sue Stevenson. The show continues through July 31. Maryland Antique Center is at 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Call 301-475-1960.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center — The annual juried exhibition continues through July 12. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. The gallery is in Smallwood State Park, Route 224, Marbury. Park fee is waived for art center visitors. Call 301-743-5159. Go to www.mattawomanart.org.

North End Gallery — A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. July 3 for an all-members show, "Waterways, Light and Land." The show continues through Aug. 30. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. Sunday. The gallery is at 41625 Fenwick St., Leonardtown. Call 301-475-3130. Go to www.northendgallery.org.

Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery — "Ordinary Days, Extraordinary Moments: Charles County through the Lens of Gary Smith" will continue though Aug. 28. The gallery is at 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Go to www.csmd.edu/finearts.Call 301-934-7765.

Special events

Story Time — The event for children will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 9 at the Black Box Theatre. It continues every Thursday. The Black Box Theatre is at 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Call 301-743-3040. Go to www.indianheadblackbox.org.

Plan ahead

North Beach concert series — Bands will perform free concerts from 6:30-9:30 p.m. some Friday nights at the North Beach bandstand at Bay Avenue between Fifth and Third streets. The schedule includes John Luskey July 11 and Southern Maryland Swing Band Aug. 22.

Go to www.northbeachevents.com.

Sharkfest! — Calvert Marine Museum will have "Sharkfest!" from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 11. The free event features the "SharkPoole" with Doug Poole, a hands-on experience that allows children and parents to be up-close and personal with members of the shark family, a press release states. Visitors will be also be able to touch the rough hide of a shark in the tank, have their photo taken inside the jaws of a shark skeleton and participate in various hands-on activities. Calvert Marine Museum is at 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival — Three jazz groups will perform in this annual event from 4-10 p.m. July 11 at St. Clement's Island Museum. Performers include jazz/blues vocalist Ruby Hayes at 4 p.m., smooth jazz saxophonist Jaared at 6 p.m. and saxophonist Art Sherrod, Jr. at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $50, children younger than 12 get in for free. Last year's event sold out before the day. St. Clement's Island Museum is at 11175 Point Lookout Road, Colton Point. Call 301-769-2222.

Concert in the woods — Randy Barrett Trio will perform a bluegrass concert at 8 p.m. July 11 at Hard Bargain Farm. Upcoming concerts include a jazz and blues concert by Mac Walter, Wolf and Barbara Martin at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 and a contemporary folk concert by Grace Griffith and Lynn Hollyfield at 8 p.m. Sept. 12. Tickets are $12, $10 for students and $5 for children younger than 12. The farm is at 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek. Call 301-292-5665.

Twilight Performance Series — The College of Southern Maryland's Twilight Performance Series begins July 14, 15 and 16 with the Baltimore-based Unity Reggae Band. Performances continue through July 30 with 6:30 p.m. performances Tuesdays at the Leonardtown campus, Wednesdays at the La Plata campus and Thursdays at the Prince Frederick campus. Leonardtown is at 22950 Hollywood Road, La Plata is 8730 Mitchell Road and Prince Frederick is at 115 J.W. Williams Road. Go to www.csmd.edu/finearts.

High School Musical — Waldorf's Kool Productions will present "High School Musical Summer Celebration" from 6-9 p.m. July 17 and 18 at National Harbor. The concert will include songs from all three movies. Tickets are $26. National Harbor is at 8201 Corporate Drive, Oxon Hill. Call 301-705-8624. Go to www.ticketskp.com.

Movie on the beach — North Beach's family movie series continues at 8 p.m. July 25 with "Grease." Watch the movie on a 40-foot screen on the beach. Bring blankets and chairs. The summer schedule includes "Grease" and "The Lion King" Aug. 15. Go to www.northbeachevents.com.

Tidewater Archaeology Weekend — Historic St. Mary's City will showcase its archaeology program July 26. The public is invited to work alongside and learn from professionals. Call 800-SMC-1634. Go to www.stmaryscity.org.

Night in the museum — If you ever wanted to spend a night in the museum, now is your chance, a Calvert Marine Museum press release states. Evening activities include a behind-the-scenes tour, a session in the paleontology prep lab and a scavenger hunt through the museum looking for hidden pictures in the murals. Check in at 7 p.m. July 24 and leave after breakfast July 25. Children must be older than 8. Fee is $35. Pre-registration is required. Calvert Marine Museum is at 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-2042. Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Governor's Cup — The 35th annual St. Mary's College Governor's Cup Yacht Race begins at 6 p.m. July 31 at the entrance to Annapolis Harbor and ends Aug. 1 on the shores of the college in St. Mary's City, where there will be awards and a party. The race is the oldest and longest overnight competition on the bay. Go to www.smcm.edu/govcup.

Little Big Town and Phil Vassar — The country acts will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire, Rescue and EMS' Bayside Toyota Pavilion. Alan Jackson will perform Sept. 20. The fire department is at 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard. Ticket prices range from $40 to $50. Call 800-551-SEAT. Go to ticketmaster.com.