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Run/Walk/Hike all 22 miles* of ACLT trails! Explore trails you’ve never tried before and conquer some of our more strenuous ones! NOTE: This is a challenge and not a race! You can complete it over several days or weeks – not necessarily all in one day (unless you want to!) No prizes will be awarded but each registrant receives a “Hike Local” decal and an ACLT “Neck Gaiter”!

Miss seeing your favorite otters at Calvert Marine Museum? Wait no longer!! You can now check in with Chumley, Calvert and Chessie Gracie on the Calvert Marine Museum's live web cams.

Take a tour through our beautiful Glenn Dale Azalea collection with Annmarie Garden Naturalist, Hester Burch.

We will start with an online show on our website and social media accounts, and then move to a physical gallery show once the public gathering restrictions have been lifted. Please note this means the artwork delivery dates and the gallery show dates may change as we progress through this crisis. If your work is accepted, we will keep you informed of any changes. Current details are listed below. Bloom & Grow is a lush, colorful, and wide-ranging celebration of floral and botanical art. From biblical depictions of the Garden of Eden, to the plein air art of the Impressionists, to the bold stylized motifs in pop culture, depictions of flowers are plentiful throughout art history and visual culture. Bloom & Grow will feature works that continue these traditions, as well as works that push beyond to explore the symbolic, the emotional, the environmental, and the personal connections we have with flowers, plants, and all things that grow outdoors.

We thought you'd enjoy another round of online jigsaw puzzles of scenes in North Beach! Remember, you can adjust the number of pieces to make it as easy or as hard as you want. Good luck!

We don't have to miss the beauty of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center this spring! We've created a peaceful video tour of the garden just for you! Enjoy the art as well as the first buds of spring leaves and blossoms now appearing.

Take a look at the delightful exhibit currently in our Nature Nook. The space is filled with objects & images celebrating Maryland farming with barns, tobacco, beekeeping and more! Lots of hands on and pretend play. Enjoy the display of vintage farming equipment and tools. It’s a wonderful look back in time.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, is pleased to present a powerful new exhibit exploring images and experiences of woman in art, as creators, innovators, consumers, and subject matter. She: An Expression of Womanhood will run through September 27, 2020 in the Kay Daugherty Gallery. The juried exhibit features over 80 works from local and national artists. Themes. Images, and experiences are expressed in a variety of mediums, including, painting and drawing, fiber, assemblage, and sculpture.

Join the Green Queen in our virtual artLAB every Thursday at 2pm as we reduce, reuse, and recycle common household items while learning fun art and craft techniques! Great for all elementary grades. EACH SESSION IS A STAND ALONE CLASS - sign up for as many as you like. Registration is required.

Learn how to make a delicous Soft Shell Crab Sandwich in the comfort of our own homes! Join us and our good friend, Robert Wiedmaier, Michelin Star Chef as he shows us how to make the perfect Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with his signature potato salad. We will be pairing this fabulous meal with a gorgeous Decoy Sauvignon Blanc.

Join us for a Drive-In movie - Ferris Bueller! General Admission ticket sales begin at 5:00 pm Tuesday, June 2. Tickets are $25 per vehicle. Audio for the film will be broadcast over radio waves to your car, tune in and enjoy!

If you need a strong basket and need it quickly, then you want a bark basket. Join Nate Salzman as he shows you how to make a basket from the bark of a poplar tree.

Looking for the chance to strut your knowledge of all things trivial in front of a captive Zoom audience? Well, here's your chance. On Friday evening, June 5, we will once more into the trivia breach. Game begins at 7 PM. The game room will open at 6:40. This month's theme is: 'June Got Busted, It's All Over' (with apologies to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. With luck, you may not have to answer any questions about the musical Carousel, their personal favorite). If you need sustenance for the game, stop by Scorpion beforehand to grab a beer and some food from Grizzly Mountain Grill Food Truck. Email bdailey@scorpionbrewing.com for the code and password to get in.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the June Market has moved ONLINE! Support our wonderful local vendors at the Virtual June Market. On the day of the Virtual June Market, we will feature a sneak peek of each artist’s shop with a link to connect with them directly to make a purchase. The Maker's Market is THE place to find handmade, homemade, or homegrown products....Delight in the local treasures to be found here and support local artists!

Join us for beer and wine tasting. Limited parking-carpooling is recommended. There will be live music on the Barn Porch, Goat Yoga, live animals displays, Demos by the Calvert K9 Search Team, a silent auction and a lot of food and drinks for purchase. Bring a blanket or chairs and share a relaxing afternoon. Come on out for a "dog-gone" good time!

This FREE program for Pre-K kids features stories that transport participants into the past! In addition to reading a story, participants will join in on activities related to the story’s setting. Suitable for children ages 2-5 years old. To guarantee the best experience, registration is limited to 10 participants (first come, first serve).

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. June reception: June 13th 5-8 p.m.

Come and listen to the soulful, eclectic sounds of Latrice!

Join us for a magical summer in the garden! Enjoy a safe, outdoor, engaging experience during Annmarie’s Enchanted Summer at the Garden! We’ve taken all the best parts of our popular Fairy & Gnome Home Festival and transformed it into an amped-up, low-touch/no-touch, multimedia, daily, outdoor experience of frolicking fairy fun. Grab your bug spray, pack a picnic blanket or chairs, and spend your summer with us!

JUMP ON THE HUDSON RIVER LINE! Hudson River LIne (HRL) is dedicated to performing the music of Billy Joel, one of this generation’s greatest songwriters and performers. The band includes veteran musicians who are not only dedicated to playing Billy's music, but also replicating the energy and emotion of seeing Billy live in concert. HRL’s set list spans Billy’s entire catalog--from Cold Spring Harbor and Piano Man to Nylon Curtain and Storm Front--and includes deep cuts and big hits. Casual and hardcore fans, alike, will have a great time and will hear music that they know and love

Welcome to ACLT's 2020 canoe season! We invite you to join us as we paddle up the beautiful Parkers Creek, one of the most cared for and protected creeks on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The creek is surrounded by the Parkers Creek Preserve, over 3,000 acres of wildlands and natural forests. ACLT provides friendly, expert guides to make your trip fun, informative and safe! We also offer you the option to use our canoes (2 person) or you are welcome to bring your own canoe/kayak.

Relive your childhood at our Adult Easter Egg Hunt! Weave through the vines to find glowing eggs filled with prizes such as free drink tickets, coupons, candy, and more! Find the golden egg and win a prize package from Running Hare Vineyard and Southern Maryland Biergarten After the hunt, enjoy live music by Run Catch Rain, drinks, and good company! Ticket includes event entry, Easter basket, Easter eggs, Easter egg prizes, and live music.

Enjoy an over-the-top magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and more! Journey through magical realms including the Fairy Lolly, Stone Story Circle, Bubblelandia, Gnomeville, Treetopia, and more. Build your own fairy house or gnome home, make-n-take activities, and engage in a variety of imaginative activities! It's an unforgettable day in the garden! Music, food, and drinks will be available as well!

Tune in live to see Senator Bernie Fowler (Ret.) wade into the river at the 33rd Annual Patuxent River Wade In.

Jo Anne Murray, AIA, Committee Member, Built By Women DC Theresa del Ninno, AIA, President of Maginniss + del Ninno Architects Marlene Walli Shade, AIA, Associate Principal of Dewberry. The Built by Women exhibit showcases up to 36 winning sites of a juried competition organized by the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) to make visible the often-invisible work of women in design and construction.

Bring a stuffed animal or doll friend and dress up as fancy as you'd like to attend a tea party at the Park. We will enjoy tea party games, stories, and of course treats! Free for Friends of JPPM ($5 for non-members).

Rain or shine; no pets; no smoking. Celebrate International Mud Day with an afternoon of family-friendly muddy mayhem. Explore our squishy art projects, play in the mud kitchen, create a terrarium, paint with mud - and cavort in our giant mud pit! Helpful hints for a great Mud Day experience: Wear a bathing suit, water shoes, and goggles! Goggles are very important! Pack as if you're going to the beach! Chairs, towels, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, bug spray. Enjoy lunch from one of our vendors. Rinse-off stations will be available, but bring extra clothes and prepare for a muddy car ride home!

Looking for a fun Father's Day for the family? Learn a variety of Native American cooking skills including baking without an oven, boiling water without a pot, and how to cook like a pro over an open fire. This class is perfect for campers, backpackers, people who are just plain curious, and those exploring the true Paleo diet.

he NBAFF showcases the best in American Independent Film, spotlighting films that exhibit the multi-cultural and diverse aspects of American life. The festival will have its 4th annual event June 26-28 2020 in the beautiful town of North Beach, Maryland. The event will hold 8 screening blocks, complete with two special presentation waterfront screenings at sunset as well as filmmaker Q&A's and an awards ceremony.

A step back in time to the golden age of cinema, come join us to take in an all time classic, Casablanca! Dress the part, and dance the night away like it's 1941 at our Casablanca Movie Night and Cocktail Party. Enjoy classic cocktails, wine, and beer at the premiere movie event this spring.

Join us in a discussion about how trees and other plants feel, communicate, and have working relationships with each other. Based on "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. No registration required.

We know that for many people, summer plans have changed. If you will be closer to home than you had planned, join us for our first Great American Campout! You can join in whatever way works for you whether you are in a park campground, your backyard, or even in your living room.