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Date: Apr 26 2019 - Sep 22 2019 Gallery: Kay Daugherty Gallery Join us as we explore the wide realm of folk art, outsider art, and visionary art - and other artistic expressions that are often situated outside the world of mainstream fine arts. This exhibit will highlight the unconventional, the authentic, and the self-taught artists. What materials and perspectives are artists exploring? How are artists blurring the lines between fine and folk, maintstream and outsider? What cultural traditions, personal histories, or social commentaries inspire their work? What identities and issues are finding a voice? How does this work challenge our ideas and address the human condition? These and other ideas and expressions will find a home in this exciting new exhibit.

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: August 10th 5-8:00 pm

Adults and children ages 10 and up. (under 18 with adult) 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 them. Once you are trained, you will be able to sign up to care for the animals as often as you'd like. Naturalist in charge: Shannon Steele

All Ages, under 15 with adult Help the naturalist measure milkweed and count monarch caterpillars in the meadow. This volunteer opportunity is one of many that will be offered through October to improve conservation efforts for monarch butterflies. Naturalist in charge: Shannon Steele Visit www.calvertparks.org/monarchwatch for a complete listing of dates and times. Sign up for one or several of the dates.

A little info on what we have to offer: Yoga: Instructor Caroline Jane will lead you through 30 minutes of Full Body Flow then 30 minutes of gentle yoga to prepare for savasana. Once you are energized you can celebrate with a glass of wine. This class is a ticketed event, $18 at the door, this includes a glass of wine. Running Club: The club will offer a 3 mile, 4 mile, and a 5 mile course through our beautiful property. Once you are done running you can participate in a core circuit and a group stretch with fitness instructor Caitlin Fregelette. Once you‘re done working on your fitness, bring a light dinner and enjoy a glass of wine or two as you watch the sun set over the vines. Both the yoga class and running club start at 6:30. The Yoga will be at the Tuscan Events Building and the Running Club will meet down at the outdoor tasting room.

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.

Enjoy a free behind the scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The “Behind the Scenes” guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Reservations are not required. However, large groups need to make other tour arrangements, and may be charged a fee. Tours are at 11:00 am and again at 1:00 pm.

Current Research at Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL), " My Little Babies - Tales of Plankton in the Chesapeake Bay and Beyond". Speaker, Rickard Lacouture will recount stories from his life and career studying plankton in the Chesapeake Bay. These chronicles will include the biology and ecology of these fascinating and unique organisms.

This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including, fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers, and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In. The Friday Night Art Fair also will be taking place on Bay Avenue ( between 5th and 7th street) and is open to all artists who locally design, make and sell art. The vision of the NB Art Fair is the promote locally design art and produce creative and unique art. The Art Fair's program helps community-cased artist and art organizations make locally produced art available tot he community residents and visitors. Stop by and find some art work.

For All Ages Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult If you've ever wondered why going outside always makes you feel better, come learn what science is saying about how nature can heal our bodies, minds, and spirit. We will talk about the benefits of spending time outdoors, and then we will put our new knowledge into practice with a forest hike.

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***

Toy boat building, sponsored by the Patuxent Small Craft Guild, has been part of the museum for over 30 years and is offered on the fourth Saturday of every month. $2 donation per boat requested. Museum admission required. For ages 5 and up.

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. Please arrive 20 minutes early.

Dinner & a Movie returns! And this month we’re showing Chef. After a controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman) pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara), best friend (John Leguizamo) and son (Emjay Anthony) to launch a food-truck business, and the venture provides a chance to reignite his passion for cooking -- as well as his zest for life and love. Throughout the film you’ll enjoy three courses that are featured in the film. Dinner & a Movie is a fun twist on a classic night out! What to Expect: Dinner & a Movie classes are 2 ½-3 hours, unless otherwise noted Enjoy a leisurely evening as you watch one of our favorite foodie films. At various points in the evening, our chefs will pause the movie to present a dish featured in the film. The menu will include three dishes from the movi

Subtle Rock and Pop as well as country music by Ross Crampton. Ross has been making music for over 30 years both as a band member and as a solo act. Tickets are on sale now!!

Bringing our community together for a FREE day of Yoga & Fitness sessions and vendor resources all centered around natural healing & wellness.

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 enjoy local musician Bryan Frates and his fun mix of country, rock and pop to our Outdoor Stage. It goes quite well with your favorite glass of wine or beer! ***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***

All Ages, under 15 with adult Help the naturalist measure milkweed and count monarch caterpillars in the meadow. This volunteer opportunity is one of many that will be offered through October to improve conservation efforts for monarch butterflies. Visit www.calvertparks.org/monarchwatch for a complete listing of dates and times. Naturalist in charge: Shannon Steele

Join us for an adult only end of season social event. The Beachcomber Grille and the Cool Zone will remain open for anyone interested in purchasing dinner or snacks.

A little info on what we have to offer: Yoga: Instructor Caroline Jane will lead you through 30 minutes of Full Body Flow then 30 minutes of gentle yoga to prepare for savasana. Once you are energized you can celebrate with a glass of wine. This class is a ticketed event, $18 at the door, this includes a glass of wine. Running Club: The club will offer a 3 mile, 4 mile, and a 5 mile course through our beautiful property. Once you are done running you can participate in a core circuit and a group stretch with fitness instructor Caitlin Fregelette. Once you‘re done working on your fitness, bring a light dinner and enjoy a glass of wine or two as you watch the sun set over the vines. Both the yoga class and running club start at 6:30. The Yoga will be at the Tuscan Events Building and the Running Club will meet down at the outdoor tasting room.

Enjoy a free behind the scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The “Behind the Scenes” guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Reservations are not required. However, large groups need to make other tour arrangements, and may be charged a fee. Tours are at 11:00 am and again at 1:00 pm.

This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including, fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers, and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In. The Friday Night Art Fair also will be taking place on Bay Avenue ( between 5th and 7th street) and is open to all artists who locally design, make and sell art. The vision of the NB Art Fair is the promote locally design art and produce creative and unique art. The Art Fair's program helps community-cased artist and art organizations make locally produced art available tot he community residents and visitors. Stop by and find some art work.

Time to Eternity Band provides The Total Experience in live musical enjoyment. We cover the entire gambit of R&B to include the Motown sound, Sounds of Philadelphia and various artists top hits from the 60s,70s, 80s,90s all the way to modern day R&B. We also provide the experience of classic rock and pop in addition to modern pop music. Our on-stage appearance is as appealing as our sound. There is no genre of music we cannot or will not play. Members of this group have performed with National artists, competed and won at the Apollo theater and have recorded with various artists and producers. Time To Eternity derived their name from the concept that each day we all are heading towards our eternity and we will provide the musical enlightenment as we take this journey towards eternity and allow you to reminisce on various aspects of your life journey through music.

This event features the traditional equestrian sport of ring jousting. This is the spearing of rings while riding on a running horse. The competition is broken down into 4 classes based on skill only. Men and women, as well as adults and children, compete against each other. Ring jousting has been active in Maryland for over a century and a half, ultimately becoming Maryland's official state sport in 1962. You may also visit our 19th century one-room school, shop at a bazaar and cool off in the air-conditioned church while enjoying an organ concert. Stay for a family style dinner which includes deviled crab, baked ham, fried chicken (choice of 2), assorted side dishes, dessert and drinks. Enjoy as a boxed supper or served in an air-conditioned hall. Shop at the bazaar which will also include a children's corner featuring pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist and many other activities.

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! Sit back and enjoy The Swamp Weasels with their fun mix of party hits on our Outdoor Stage from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Bring a picnic and prepare to enjoy yourself! ***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***

Maryland is known the world over for its crabs. But unless you’re a hard core crab eater, many people tend to shy away from soft crabs. If you’re new to the area and you want to get in on the game, join us for our new Seafood Series. One Saturday each month we’ll explore the world of Chesapeake Bay cuisine in all its glory. And this month, we’re exploring the world of soft crabs. Chef Brian will show you how to clean and cook them. They’re soon to become your new favorite! What to Expect: Seafood Series Classes are 90 minutes long. Enjoy a leisurely morning as you watch our professional chef demonstrate a specific culinary skill or recipe You will enjoy a small plate of each dish that is prepared. This is not intended to be a full meal

Ages 6-9 with an adult Your children will have fun helping the naturalist take care of the nature center's live animals while being able to see them up-close. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Naturalist in charge: Shannon Steele

Karen Jonas is an Americana singer/songwriter from Fredericksburg, Va. Her intensely personal songwriting first grabbed national attention with the release of her critically acclaimed 2014 debut album Oklahoma Lottery, and international praise with her second album, Country Songs. Five years of non-stop touring have produced a smoldering live act that’s culminated in her latest album, Butter, which debuted strongly on both the US and UK Americana charts. She’s shared stages with Dale Watson, Alabama, Joe Ely, Bob Schneider, The Lone Bellow, Brandy Clark, Robert Earl Keen, Amanda Shires and dozens more—lighting up venues around the country from intimate house concerts and listening rooms to rowdy honky-tonks and outdoor festivals, and a recent showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas.”