On the calendar

Friday, Aug. 8, 2008

The Electric Brigade — The U.S. Navy’s Electric Brigade will perform at La Plata summer concert series from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 8. The event is at the town hall, 305 Queen Anne St. Call 301-934-8421.

Galleries

Annmarie Garden arts building — ‘‘Re.action” continues through Aug. 31. An exploration of movement, the interactive exhibition was juried by Mark Ward, director of the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore. In the mezzanine gallery, ‘‘Olga Hirshhorn Recollects” continues through Sept. 31. The show includes works by Picasso, Matisse and Miro. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Annmarie Garden is at 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-4640. Go to www.annmariegarden.org⁄

Artworks at 7th — ‘‘Fire and Water,” featuring watercolors by Carl Wood and clay work by Mike Martin, continues through Aug. 31. Hours are 11a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Monday. The gallery is at 9128 Bay Ave., North Beach. Call 410-286-5278. Go towww.artworksat7th.com

Lexington Park Library Art Gallery — Work by Artful Codgers will be on display from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. To place an exhibit, call 301-863-6693. The library is at 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park. Call 301-863-8188.

North End Gallery — The ‘‘Community Art Show,” a non-juried exhibit opens to artists from Southern Maryland continues through Aug. 31. 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.

Creek Side Gallery — ‘‘Historic Southern Maryland Art,” a showcase of local artists, continues through August. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The gallery is at Maryland Antiques Center, 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Call 301-475-1960.

Heron’s Way Gallery — ‘‘The Art of Joan Humphreys” continues through Aug. 30. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The gallery is at 22760 Washington St., Leonardtown. Call 301-475-0088. Go to www.heronswaygallery.com.

Mattawoman Art Center — The ceramic show, ‘‘In Process,” featuring Ada Van Hecke, Melissa Jones, Tom Gannon and Seth Dressler continues through Aug. 17. 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 MCAC visitors. Call 301-743-5159. Go to www.mattawomanart.org.

Turning Leaf Gallery — Ken’s Smith’s historical prints are at the Turning Leaf Gallery at Shelby’s Custom Framing. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday and Monday by appointment. The gallery is at 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Call 301-904-2532 or 301-884-4581. Go towww.shelbyscustomframing.com.

Special events

Start to Art Toddler Sessions — Emma Lovett will host an art class at Annmarie Garden for children between the ages of 18 months and 3 from 10-11 a.m. Aug. 12. Fee is $12 for adult and child. Annemarie Garden is at 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons. Call 410-326-4640. Go to www.annmariegarden.org

Calvert library events — A Wii gaming night for teenagers will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Twin Beaches branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach. CallÊ410-257-2411. There will also be a fantasy movie for teenagers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday Meetup — The networking event for people in the performing arts will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Black Box Theatre, 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. Call 301-743-3040.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum — ‘‘A Point in Focus: A Detailed Look at the Facets of Archaeology” is at 1 p.m. Aug. 9. There will be early American life demonstration from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 10. Both events are free. The museum is at 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Call 410-586-8501. Go to www.jefpat.org.

Tween book discussion — Students in fifth through seventh grades are invited to join a family book discussion of ‘‘Lunch Money” at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick (410-535-0295), Aug. 12 at 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach (410-257-2411), Aug. 13 at 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby (410-326-5289) and Aug. 14 at Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings (410-257-2101).

Book discussion — A discussion of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s ‘‘Team of Rivals” will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park. Call 301-863-8188.

Photo scavenger hunt — Registration for a photo scavenger hunt to celebrate Charles County’s 350th anniversary is from Aug. 1-25 at Nanjemoy Community Center, where participants can get a list of scavenger hunt locations and the rules for the contest. The deadline to submit photos for the contest is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Receive clues by sending an E-mail to webmail@charlescounty.org with ‘‘Scavenger Hunt Clues” in the subject line. There will be event from 6:30-7:30 Sept. 8. The center is at 4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy. Call 301-246-9612 or 301-609-7639. Go to www.charlescounty.org⁄cs.

Monday morning movie — Stories, songs and a movie for children from 10-11 a.m. at Calvert library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

‘‘Godspell” audition – Patuxent Playhouse will hold auditions for ‘‘Godspell” from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. Go to www.patuxentplayhouse.com

Ghosts of Sotterley Tours audition — Auditions for the October production of ‘‘Ghosts of Sotterley Tours” will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 and 1 p.m. Aug. 23. E-mail morriahdavis@hotmail.com. Go towww.sotterley.org.