It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and this week’s weekend event planner is no exception. We’ve got plenty here to ring in the holidays, plus a selection of non-holiday related events for those who aren’t quite ready for the ring-jing-jingling.
What:
When/Where: 5 p.m. Saturday at , 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD
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Why go: The 25th Annual Winter Festival of Lights runs through Jan. 1, 2012 and features more than a million twinkling lights. Quite the festive event.
Cost: $5 for cars and vans, $15 for mini-buses and limos, $25 for buses and $10 for multi-visit passes for cars and vans
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When/Where: 6 p.m. Saturday at
Why go: All proceeds support the charitable activities of T3 for Haiti, Disaster Aid USA, Breast Cancer Support and Friends of the National Ballet.
Cost: $40
What: Crofton Rotary Club Black and White Gala and Silent Auction
When/Where: 7 p.m. Saturday at , 1166 State Route 3 S, Gambrills, MD
Why go: There will be entertainment, an open bar and a sit down dinner.
Cost: $75
What: The Story of Buddha in Dance
When/Where: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College
Why go: Students from the Kalairani Natya Salai dance school will perform the story of Buddha, following his life from childhood to enlightenment.
Cost: General admission is $10, AACC students pay $5
What:
When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Why go: Peruse the work of 55 local artists and enjoy live performers all while benefitting the ALS Association.
Cost: Free
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