Calendar

With the setting of the sun, the transition from day to night stirs within us a sense of mystery. What secrets does the night hold? What dreams and mysteries can be uncovered? When Darkness Falls will exhibit imagery that depicts night as the setting of the work. Artwork will reflect on why we are drawn to the darkness, and the unknown. Work will dramatize darkness, examine the juxtaposition of illumination in darkness, explore symbolism related to darkness such as gloom and superstition and reveal the mystery cloaked in wonder of the night.

CalvART is a cooperative gallery located in Prince Frederick, MD, and affiliated with the Arts Council of Calvert County. calvART is a showcase for artists from Southern Maryland and highlights work from a wide range of styles and media. Our artists excel in paintings, pottery, jewerly, sculpture, woodturning and photography. calvART highlights artwork by the Southern Maryland community and partners with community groups and organizations for its shows. You are always welcome to browse, and spend a part of the day looking at our artwork and meeting the artists. Consider joining us at our monthly receptions and special events. November reception: Nov 9th 5-8 pm. December reception: December 7th 5-8 pm.

"JPPM in Paintings" is a free exhibit open to the public on November 9 through December 31. The exhibit is located inside the JPPM Visitor Center and features paintings from Suzanne Shelden. Suzanne's artwork captures some of the most beautiful and scenic places on park grounds. The visitor center is open daily year round from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM (visitor center closed the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas). The paintings on exhibit are available for purchase.

Presented by the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show & Sale is a juried show that features hand-crafted ornaments by more than 20 regional artists. This is the perfect place to find unique and affordable gifts for friends and family. The ornaments are beautifully hung on trees displayed in the Main Gallery of the Arts Building. Visitors shop off the trees and take their purchases to the Gift Shop. The show kicks off before Thanksgiving and runs through early January. During Garden In Lights, the show is open late!

Museum members save 20% OFF in the Museum Store TODAY and on the 20th of every month! Members are welcome to enjoy coffee and doughnuts from 10 AM until 11 AM. As a special treat for coming in early, members will also receive a FREE gift with a total purchase of $50 or more. Please note that gifts are limited to one per membership, and only available while supplies last, so plan to get here early!

Join certified instructor Jonna Jones for an engaging hour of all-levels yoga class where we will coordinate the breath and the body to build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Yoga benefits both mind and body, helping to release the old and emboldening you to rise in confidence. It will be followed by a light meal and a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or iced tea.

Come and learn all about the amazing turkey! We will have games, a hike, and a craft to help us explore nature the way turkeys do. Naturalist in Charge: Lindsay Hollister.

For preschoolers ages 3 – 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes and usually includes a story and craft activity.

The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. The MAC Lab also houses a number of major collections acquired through private donation to the Maryland Historical Trust. All of these collections are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum curators, and educators. Free MAC Lab tours are offered every Thursday at 11 AM and 1 PM by our docents. Please take some time and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to view the MAC Lab and learn more about the research, conservation and curation that is done there.

Come and learn all about the amazing turkey! We will have games, a hike, and a craft to help us explore nature the way turkeys do. Naturalist in Charge: Lindsay Hollister.

“Augmented Reality: how we transformed a reality show, The Great Human Race, into a unique teaching and learning opportunity," Speaker: Bill Schindler - The National Geographic series, "The Great Human Race," represents an innovative approach to making television by merging reality TV with the interpretation of human evolution and experimental archaeology. Dr. Schindler will share his experience creating and co-starring in this production.

Holiday entertaining season is nearly at hand, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful time. Let our chefs show you how to create a feast of effortless (yet delicious!) appetizers that will wow your friends and family! Enjoy a leisurely evening as you watch our professional chefs walk you through the preparation of the recipe! You will enjoy a portion of each dish. Hands-on classes are limited to 16 students.

Join us for the most magical time of year as Annmarie Sculpture Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world where they will discover glowing "light sculptures" and wondrous light installations. Discover wild animals, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, the art walk, fantastic heroes and villains, and so much more! New this year, dance under the woodland disco ball and draw on the glow-in-the-dark chalkwall. Pick up a Holiday I Spy guide (before you head outside) for some added fun! After your walk, experience the joy and warmth of the season in our beautifully decorated Main Gallery, where you will find live nightly entertainment (scroll down for full schedule), hot cocoa and treats from the Hardesty Holiday Cafe, and great shopping in the Ornament Show & Sale and the Annmarie Gift Shop.

A special Thanksgiving weekend treat for the family. Timothy Seaman is a master of the hammered dulcimer, creating cascades of beautiful sound. Every selection is introduced in a manner that creates a meaningful context, enriching the experience of listening. His musical genre is a vibrant self-styled blend of Appalachian, classical, Celtic, and contemporary approaches. He also plays the flute, whistle, mountain dulcimer, vocals, and psaltery. In anticipation of the Christmas season, listen for a few favorites carols rendered in new and stirring way to usher in the holidays.

The Town of North Beach begins the festive holiday season by Lighting Up the Town! Onlookers gather on the pavilion as we flip the switch to light up the town Christmas tree and holiday displays.

After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve, a motley crew of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. From the lovelorn drama teacher with a bus full of students, to the quarrelsome couple on the way to their wedding, to the overeager Sheriff ready for some real criminal action, everyone has their own troubles to untangle. But to have a happy holiday, they’re going to need a miracle–or seven, to be exact. A spirited and heartwarming comedy with a healthy dash of Christmas magic.

Get Your Art Buzz On at Wine & Design! No artistic talent needed, just the desire to have fun! We take the time to guide you step by step to complete your very own take home masterpiece. Online payment is required to secure your seat. Seating is first come, first serve. Due to state and county law, we CANNOT ALLOW BYOB. You may purchase wine and beer in studio. Nonalcoholic beverages and small snacks are welcome to bring onsite.

After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve, a motley crew of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. From the lovelorn drama teacher with a bus full of students, to the quarrelsome couple on the way to their wedding, to the overeager Sheriff ready for some real criminal action, everyone has their own troubles to untangle. But to have a happy holiday, they’re going to need a miracle–or seven, to be exact. A spirited and heartwarming comedy with a healthy dash of Christmas magic.