Saturday, May 19, 2012
What's opening this weekend at the movie theater.
Looking for something to watch on date night or out with friends? Use the Moviefone application to find showtimes near you and read about the films opening this weekend. Make it a girls' night out with What to Expect When You're Expecting, which opens this weekend in theaters. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Matthew J. Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, January Jones, it's based off the self-help book for soon-to-be parents. The action-packed Battleship makes its debut this weekend. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post says, "An invigorating blast of cinematic adrenaline," of the action-packed movie. For a good laugh, check out the Dictator starring …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The 257th Army Band will be performing a free concert on May 21 at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.
Looking for an evening of patriotic music and entertainment? The 257th Army Band is holding a free concert on Monday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The mission of the band is, "to provide musical support for the troops and provide community relations performances using our concert band and music teams." The concert will include music by Sousa, Grainger, Copland, Michael Buble' and the Beatles, and the saxophone section will step forward to perform a collection of the most popular songs on the sax. Also featured will be the 257th Army Band's newest performance group, "Brigadier Brass." The concert is free and open to the public and will be held in the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Patch pulls together a few of the week's can't miss deadlines.
The St. George Players will present their last two perfomances of Noises Off this weekend on May 4 and May 5 at 8:30 p.m. at 7010 Glenn Dale Road in Glenn Dale. The comedic play follows the on and off stage antics of a performing troupe.Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Aspiring actors and actresses, today is your last chance to audition for the Bowie Community Theater production of Love, Sex, and the IRS. Auditions will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowie Playhouse. They are casting three to four women and four to five men, ages 20 to 30 and 40 to 65. For more information, call or email Terry Averill at 301-805-0219 or arch.plan@verizon.net. Callbacks will be held on May 2.
Monday, April 30, 2012
The family event will feature swashbuckling reenactors and a treasure hunt.
Take a trip back in time to the 18th century, when pirates still prowled the Patuxent River, by attending Pirate Fest at Darnell’s Chance Museum in Upper Marlboro on Saturday, May 5. The event is geared towards children ages 5 to 12, but the whole family is sure to have a blast, said Darnell’s Chance Museum docent Meghan Decker. Upon arrival, children will be taught how to become a pirate from swabbing the decks to walking the plank. For each pirate activity they complete, children will receive coins, which they will then exchange for a map. After completing the “treasure hunt,” participants will receive a prize and an honorary pirate certificate. There will also be pirate reenactors, live music, concession stands, face painting, a pirate …
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Hollywood rolls out its list of blockbusters with The Avengers.
A few sequels, one or two reboots, and Johnny Depp in weird costumes. The summer movie season is about to start. MTV is calling 2012 a nerdy movie summer, and also one of the biggest. Says MTV: It's a crowded landscape to be sure; you'll want to spend your hard-earned theatergoing cash wisely if you want to weed out the fantastic, can't-miss movies from the [ugly], must-miss ones. Here's a few of the movies that will be making a premiere this summer. Which ones excite you the most? Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ring in the county's 317th birthday with a visit to the 12-piece mural created by local high school students.
Students from Bowie, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr., and Frederick Douglass High schools were among those that contributed to a 12-piece mural in celebration of the founding of Prince George’s County, which happened 317 years ago this week, reported the Gazette. About 140 high school students from 12 Prince George's County high schools contributed to the mural, which is permanently on display in the Mall at Prince Georges. The mural is entitled “Gorgeous Prince George’s: Then and Now” in celebration of the county’s founding. Students worked on the mural from March 2011 and June 2011, reported the Gazette. The mural was installed in late October 2011 and unveiled last November. The High School Mural Program was made possible through a partnership …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The festival in Gaithersburg touts a large collection Black Memorabilia and toys.
Friday, April 20, 2012
A look at weekend events for April 20 in Upper Marlboro.
Whether you want to dance or help clean-up the environment there are events for you! Earth Day Celebration Details: April 21 12:00 p.m. at 601 Light St, Baltimore, MD Zumba Toning Class Details: April 21,10:30 a.m. at 5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD Cost: $50 "U Street Jazz: 1930-1960" Art Exhibit Details: April 22, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Earth Day and Clean Water Act Celebration Details: April 22, 3:30 pm at 1st and Potomac Avenue SE, Washington, District of Columbia
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Stellar Award winning recording artist and Upper Marlboro church minister of music will perform songs and sign autographs at a Silver Spring church Sunday.
An Upper Marlboro church's minister will be performing songs from his CD and signing autographs Sunday in Colesville, according to The Examiner. Stephen Hurd, who is the minister of music at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, recently released a live recording of worship music, "Times of Refreshing." He recorded the CD at his home church. The CD also features performances from Jason Nelson, Anthony Evans and Deonte Gray. Hurd will be at The Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Store from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading about Hurd on Examiner.com
Kate Phelan
7:23 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2012
I had the great joy of ushering Chuck Brown's show at Strathmore Hall a couple of years ago. It was my first exposure to his music and unforgettable! He was amazing. The whole building was dancing - in the concert hall and the atrium. more ›