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The Shaping of America: a painter's perspective September 27 - October 26, 2019. Main Gallery Join us for an art exhibition featuring the paintings of ten women artists who see and experience the genre of landscape painting in uniquely different ways. Inspired by the written word of American geographer D.W. Meinig, the exhibition highlights how each painting embodies the idea of "landscape" as experienced through the hand of the artist and the eye of the viewer. Your idea of what "American Landscape" is will twist and turn with each layer of painted material. Contributing Artist(s): Carrie Patterson, Ying Li, Cecily Kahn, Kayla Mohammadi, Rebecca Rutstein, Kendra Wadsworth, Pamela Cardwell, Janis Goodman, Jennifer Anderson

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. Reception: October 12th 5 -8 pm.

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.

This program is designed to invite adults and children to discover the museum together through music, stories, and special activities. Free drop-in program for children 18 months to three years and their caregivers. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, older children and siblings may not attend – with the exception of infants.

Join us for an Afternoon Tea in the beautiful galleries of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Our Afternoon Teas feature a wonderful assortment of specialty teas, served with homemade quiche, soup or salad, scones, tea cookies, pastries, and more! Tea guests also enjoy specials in the Gift Shop, so don't forget to stop in and take a peek! It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with friends.

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.

. Be a paleontologist for the day! Learn all you can about dinosaurs while having fun and playing games – fossils have never been so exciting! Ongoing activities include: digging for “dinosaur bones” in the Discovery Room sandbox, a scavenger hunt filled with fun dinosaur facts that ends with cracking open a dinosaur egg, and making your own dino hat. Scheduled activities at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. include: excavating real fossils from matrix, singing special dinosaur songs, and learning the dinosaur stomp dance. Activities appropriate for ages 4-10.

Who doesn't love homemade pizza? From kneading the dough, to spreading the sauce, to selecting fresh toppings, it's no doubt a feast for the senses. We'll be filling our kitchen with the beautiful aromas of artisan pizza for this upcoming workshop! Join us for an incredible evening of hands-on pizza making! Menu: Shrimp and Pesto Pizza and Spinach Alfredo Pizza and Ricotta, Bacon and Wild Blueberry Jam Pizza.

Award-winning musician and author Stephen Wade explores how traditional musicians reinvent songs, tunes, and stories. How in the act of putting their hands on a traditional tune, gifted players transform it while connecting it to its history and to their own communities. Grammy-nominated musician, recording artist, and writer, Wade is best known for his long-running stage performances of Banjo Dancing and On the Way Home. The Washington Post writes of his performances, "Wade is a master of creating compelling narratives that entertain and inform."

Join us for a beer and wine scavenger hunt in the corn maze! Featuring local beer and wine vendors. $30 per person includes admission, hayride to the corn maze and beer & wine samples and appetizers in the maze. Ryan Forrester Band will be playing as well! Food and beverage will be available for purchase in front of the Farm Stand, featuring Calvert Crabs and our beer and wine vendors. Leave your kids at home and make it a date night or an outing with friends! Must be 21 and older to participate. No children or pets please. Please dress for the farm. We recommend closed toe shoes. Check in at the admission tent upon arrival. Must show valid ID. Hayride times will be assigned upon arrival.

At 9:00 a.m., you will meet CMM educators at Cove Point Lighthouse. In our Visitor Center you can learn about Miocene fossils and what to look for. From 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m., you will explore the beach to search for fossilized shell, bone, and sharks’ teeth. Lunch is on your own. Picnic facilities are available at the museum. Report to the admission desk at the museum by 1 p.m. to get your admission sticker and to meet up with the educator. You will get a guided tour of our fossil hall and have an opportunity to explore our fossil prep lab. Working with the museum educator, you will identify the fossils you have found. The program ends at 2 p.m., and you are welcome to continue to explore the museum on your own. Wear appropriate clothing for beach combing, and bringing a change of clothes is recommended.

This free event inside our Woodland Indian Village provides hands-on instruction on various topics including pottery, mini poplar baskets, stone tools, fire and hunting. This class; A chance to try a variety of Native American hunting tools, including bows, rabbit sticks, traps and more.

Join us for a great afternoon of live music with local musician Latrice Carr as she brings her soulful blend of pop, R&B and soul to our Outdoor Stage. Grab your family and friends and relax in our idyllic woodland setting. ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Who doesn’t love homemade pasta? It is oh so much better than the dry version. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to make your own at home, now is your chance. It’s so much easier than you think. We’ll also prepare a variety of sauces to go with them. Menu Spicy Sausage & Spinach Ravioli with Classic Tomato-Basil Sauce Lemon-Herbed Goat Cheese Ravioli with an Artichoke-Mushroom Cream Sauce Fettucini, Linguine, Spaghetti Light snacks will also be available (gratis) as well as wine and beer for purchase.

This event will kick off at 6pm with one of Southern Maryland's own legends John Lusky. Then we are graced with The Billy Hubbard band, coming from Knoxville Tenn. Billy Hubbard is an Americana singer/songwriter that has sublime storytelling lyrics, with a scruffy voice. Paired with The amazing voice of Bethany Jean. As if that is not enough for the evening of musical mastery. We are next entertained by Seafoam Green a duo from Ireland. The Hollar Entertainment has planned an evening of singer/songwriter's that will bring up emotions and laughter. You will for sure go home with a unforgettable memory that you will treasure. we will serve beverages and light food.

Join us as we head back to Running Hare Vineyard for a beautiful fall run on the 300 plus acre Property. Walkers welcome to participate in this event (must be registered). Enjoy the scenic 5K course through the vineyard. This is a chip timed race with instant results. Complimentary glass of wine or beer after your race. You will receive a Tech Shirt (Guaranteed Custom Race Tech shirt if registered by Oct. 10th, alternate stock tech shirt if register after 10/10/19. Souvenir wineglass, live music, on-site food vendors and awards for Top Overall and Age Group Winners

Join us as we enjoy an afternoon of glass blowing and wine tasting! Tim McFadden of McFadden Art Glass will be joining us to teach and help you make your very own custom stemless wine glass! Following the glass blowing we will enjoy four different types of wine on our covered back deck. We will be sampling red, white, rose, and sparkling wines! *** Wine glasses must be picked up the following Sunday so the glass artist can ensure that they cool properly and are safe for normal use. ***

Taste our award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin' pizza from Pizza di Vigna's brick ovens, or enjoy the fare from the Hungry Hare - tacos and pulled pork! From 1-5 sway to the bluesy, soul sounds of Patty Ann Reese! Performing around the D.C. area it's a real treat to have her here in Southern Maryland. ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Outdoor Patio Party with live music, local guest bartenders, great food and Ruddy Duck craft beer! Our outdoor patio is dog-friendly and shaded. If it is raining the party will be held indoors. Live Music 1:30-3:30pm

The museum offers 2-hour public sails aboard the historic vessel Dee of St. Mary’s. This is a great way to experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Learn about watermen, workboats, and what they caught. Help raise and lower the sail. Sails depart from the Calvert Marine Museum. Advance reservations are required by noon the Friday prior to the sail.

The Calvert County Historical Society presents a FREE Outdoor Concert featuring Local Bluegrass/Country Bank "Riverside South". Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Overflow parking will be at Trinity Methodist Church parking lot. If inclement weather, concert will be cancelled.

We are always looking for an extra hand to take care of the nature center's live animals. As you accompany staff, you will learn how to clean cages, feed the animals and handle some of them. Naturalist in charge: Shannon Steele

3-5 years old, Adult participation required Enjoy a short autumn stroll to explore common leaf types and why leaves fall. We will collect freshly fallen leaves and use them to create a variety of easy craft projects. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

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.

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.

Ladies come out and enjoy half off on your wine tasting or 10% off your favorite bottle! ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Free family-friendly event to learn more about the carbon free generation of nuclear energy and day-to-day operations of the plant. Station employees will be on hand to educate visitors on safety and security, environmental stewardship, emergency planning and more! Partnering with local emergency responders, businesses and food vendors to provide kid-friendly activities including Trunk-or-Treat with lots of food allergy friendly treats, simulator demonstrations, kids activities and much more!

Come to our Annual Showing of Hocus Pocus! This is a FREE event! The Parking lot opens at 6:30 pm, the movie starts at dark. Chairs and blankets we recommend you bringing, the viewing area will be in the field behind the farm stand. Outside food and drinks are allowed, NO alcohol. We do allow smoking, but in designated areas. Pets are NOT allowed during this event. Parking will be in our field across from the farm stand. The ice cream shop will be open before , during and after the movie. We will have the inflatables up until 15 before the movie will begin. We are looking forward to having you all.

Presented by the Southern Maryland Celtic Society and the Calvert Marine Museum: The Hanneke Cassel Band features Tristan Clarridge on cello and Keith Murphy on guitar/vocals. Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel is a performer, teacher, and composer whose style is a blend of the contemporary and traditional. Multi-instrumentalist, 5-time Grand National Fiddle Champion, and pioneering cellist, Tristan Clarridge creatively synthesizes traditional folk influences with elements of jazz, rock and pop music, and is leading a revolution among young cellists throughout the USA. Newfoundland-born guitarist Keith Murphy is a proficient multi-instrumentalist. He applies considerable energy to the rhythmic side of music, becoming a valued band member and highly sought-after sideman on guitar, mandolin and foot percussion. This performance is sponsored in part by the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill, Solomons.

The Shoppes at Apple Greene's Halloween Costume & Candy Crawl is back! Dress in your Halloween best and Trick-or-Treat at The Shoppes at Apple Greene! We'll have a costume contest, face painters, and balloon artists. We will also provide trick-or-treat bags to take along the route by Five Guys, or you may bring your own. This is a FREE event. Open to kids 12 and under, with adult supervision. We are excited to see you there!

Looking for something SPOOKtackular to do for Halloween? Annmarie Garden will host the 20th Annual Halloween in the Garden on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. More than 70 community organizations and businesses will decorate booths, don costumes, and hand out candy and treats to all the children. Some free activities will be provided and devilishly delicious food vendors will be present. Admission of $2.00 per person will benefit local charities including the Holiday Food Basket Program and the Annmarie Scholarship Fund. Parking is free and will be located in the field adjacent to the garden—follow signs. Dress the whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating, art activities, lunch and more. Don’t forget to bring your camera--- there are always unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations!

We will be starting at the Visitor Center: Nearly 70 archaeological sites document a remarkable and varied history that goes back thousands of years at JPPM. Through this special guided hike, visitors can learn about the 9,000 years of human history uncovered by the archaeology carried out on the park and visit an active archaeology site to witness the process first hand. *Please note this is an approximately 2-hour, 2.5-mile hike on various surfaces/elevations, and can be strenuous for new hikers. Dress comfortably and bring plenty of water, as there are no fountains along hike. The hike will end at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab, located on the park. Participants should pack a lunch to enjoy after the hike since there are no food amenities on the park. Following lunch, a guided tour of the lab will be offered.

Join us for a spooky afternoon of fun live music, wine and beer.  Compete in our Costume Contest in various categories for fun prizes and get your four-legged friends in on the action with our pet costume contest as well! Taste our award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin' pizza from Pizza di Vigna's brick ovens, or enjoy the fare from the Hungry Hare - tacos and pulled pork! From 1-5 sit back and enjoy the versatile and talented Angie Miller as she gets you groovin' to her pop and jazz selections. You won't want to miss this! ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

A costume parade just for dogs and dog lovers? This dog costume parade takes place on the boardwalk along the Chesapeake Bay the Saturday before Halloween. Owners walk their furry friends along the parade route where they are introduced and judged by the panel of judges. Prizes are awarded at the conclusion of the parade. ONLY DOGS CAN BE ENTERED IN THE DOG PARADE.

Taste our award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin' pizza from Pizza di Vigna's brick ovens, or enjoy the fare from the Hungry Hare - tacos and pulled pork! From 1-5 sit back and enjoy the versatile and talented Angie Miller as she gets you groovin' to her pop and jazz selections. You won't want to miss this! ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Join ACLT’s experts and Master Naturalists for a great morning on Parkers Creek at a time when our wildlife is most active! You’ll be guided along the beautiful, windy creek, through its variety of ecosystems in the most pristine watershed on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. $15/person program fee. Please note canoe trips are physically strenuous and challenging. Not recommended for children 7 and under. Trip details will be included in a confirmation email sent after registration. Canoe trips launch in Port Republic, MD.

The North Beach Business Loop and the Town of North Beach presents the Annual Halloween Boo Bash! Register for the children's costume contest from 2:15 to 3:00 pm on the pavilion. The parade and judging will follow. After the costume parade and judging, feel free to trick-or-treat at the local businesses.

Under the Drum Point Lighthouse, in the boat basin: Gather some friends and join us for the Aww… Shucks Oyster Social, the museum’s annual fundraiser for the skipjack, Dee of St. Mary’s. Indulge in the fattest and saltiest oysters on the half shell, enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, beer and wine, and live music. Tickets are $75 each and will be available online. Proceeds from this year’s event supported the endowment for the Dee of St. Mary’s.

Taste our award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin' pizza from Pizza di Vigna's brick ovens, or enjoy the fare from the Hungry Hare - tacos and pulled pork! Relax with your favorite wines and local duo Dana & Jeremy who will be playing a great mix of adult contemporary pop on our Outdoor Stage from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This will definitely put you in a great mood! ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Outdoor Patio Party with live music, local guest bartenders, great food and Ruddy Duck craft beer! Our outdoor patio is dog-friendly and shaded. If it is raining the party will be held indoors. Live Music 1:30-3:30pm

Every year we are amazed by the creative, funny, and scary costumes the kid's in our community come up with. Kids will receive one free craft to take to their dining table to complete. We have crafts for all ages. Costume Contest at 3pm. All kids and costumes are welcome! Everyone gets a goodie to take home (candy or candy-free, your choice Mom!!)

3-5 years old, Adult participation required. What will the fall give us today? Will we find colorful leaves or nuts? Come celebrate fall - we will enjoy playing with whatever we find! Registration is required.

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.

Join us for a fun Boos and Booze Halloween Party at Scorpion Brewing Co. Come in costume and/or bring your pet in their favorite costume and maybe one of you will win a fun prize! BricknFire Pizza Company Mobile Food Truck will be here and we will have a special Limited Edition Spooky Beer Release that night as well. Free entry to all, drop-ins welcome!