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!

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.

Animals live secret lives all around us, though most of us go through our busy days without even noticing what’s right under our noses. Nature Observation/ animal tracking is both science and storytelling, requiring us to critically observe and gather data as well as use our imaginations to interpret the signs we find. In this fall series, we will practice the skills necessary to become better trackers and observers. Each month will focus on a different topic. Our December class will focus on a variety of animal clues and means of communication including scent and sound.

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.

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.

For Ages 18 month to 5 years. Adult participation is required. Brrr! Come learn what different animals are doing now that it's getting cold out!

What birds winter here on the Chesapeake Bay? Did you know over 20 species of ducks, swans, geese and loons call our waterfront their wintertime home? Come learn to identify some of these beautiful birds in this indoor program. On Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 11am to 12 noon at the North Beach Senior Center we will discuss how conservation efforts keep these migrants returning annually.

For Ages 18 month to 5 years. Adult participation is required. Brrr! Come learn what different animals are doing now that it's getting cold out!

3-5 years old, Adults are required. What animal left those footprints? A game, crafts, and a hike will help us learn how to identify animals from their footprints and other clues they leave behind.

3-5 years old, Adults are required. What animal left those footprints? A game, crafts, and a hike will help us learn how to identify animals from their footprints and other clues they leave behind.

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.

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 wine & beer tasting -AND- beautiful lights at Annmarie Garden in Lights, on Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Daugherty Gallery (2nd floor) of the Murray Arts Building. We've asked some of our favorite Southern Maryland liquor stores to pick out their favorite wines and beers for the holidays! Join us for a festive tasting experience, along with live music, great shopping, and twinkling lights! Ticket price will include: --admission to Garden In Lights for one guest --five (5) tastings of wine and/or beer selected by some of our favorite Southern Maryland liquor stores. Must be 21 yrs of age.

Mixologist Brooke Brown joins us for the next in her wildly popular Shaken & Stirred series. And this time we're donning our ugliest sweaters and creating three of the most holiday-inspired drinks you’ve ever heard of! Using homemade syrups and fresh ingredients you will learn to create these craft cocktails and of course enjoy them too! No experience necessary, just come sip and enjoy the evening. You’ll prepare and enjoy amazing three cocktails. A light tasting menu is also included.

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.

It's that time of year again! It's getting cold outside and no one wants to change out of their comfy warm pajamas. Join us for our Annual Pajama Party with LongShot. Rock out in your favorite PJ's. They can be funny, creative, or even sexy. We are giving out prizes for the best ones.

NHS Band Boosters 17th Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Over 85 expert crafters and vendors, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, Pictures with Santa, Santa's workshop, Holiday concert and caroling and refreshments. All money raised goes directly to the band program.

The Maker's Market is THE place to find handmade, homemade, or homegrown products....crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk-art, handmade gifts, and more! Delight in the local treasures to be found here! Come and start your holiday shopping!

Join the Garden Group as they work to maintain and restore the gardens designed by Rose Greely. Learn and share with the group while helping to keep the gardens beautiful. We strive to preserve, interpret and present Maryland' remarkable history to all who visit JPPM.

Expert craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music and home-baked goods make the 13th Annual Christmas Market the place to be Sat, 14 Dec, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at All Saints' Episcopal Church Parish Hall, corner of Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, MD. Bring your red or green boot mug from previous years to buy beverage refills. Rain, snow or shine! Free admission & parking.

As a follow up to our Winter Waterfowl discussion, we will be meeting at the North Beach Welcome Center for a short Duck Walk along the boardwalk on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 at 10am for all that are curious about the many winter ducks that float along our waterfront. A spotting scope will be provided to assist with identifying some of the winter waterfowl such as Canvasback and Merganser ducks, Loons and Buffleheads. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars

Start a new family tradition with Holiday Story Time at the Patterson house. There will also be fun arts and crafts activities for the entire family.? All are welcome.

The Friends of Linda L. Kelley is proud to present: SANTA PAWS: Pet Photos with Santa! Bring in your cat, dog, or small mammal to get a photo with Santa at the shelter! Vendors joining the fun will be Calvert Dog Academy, Barbie's Doggie Bakery and The Pottery Patch.

Join us for a family friendly indoor event on December 14th from 12-3 pm at Running Hare Vineyard!! **Free picture with Santa, delicious cookies, music and much more!**

An Original Duckumentary, a PBS Nature film, about all the wonders of waterfowl. Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 1pm - 2:15pm.

From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darling's nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading "A Christmas Carol" to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever before! Come along on this grand holiday adventure as Wendy and her brothers accompany Peter back to Neverland to share the story of Scrooge and teach the Lost Boys the traditions of Christmas. It's up to Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Darlings, and a comical, Dickens-inspired reenactment to show Hook the error of his ways and ultimately save Christmas in Neverland.

Join us for a Winter Wonderland with Santa at Imaginarium! Admission is for one hour and includes one on one time with Santa, a digital photo in our online gallery, a special holiday treat, a holiday craft, and free play at Imaginarium.

From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darling's nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading "A Christmas Carol" to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever before! Come along on this grand holiday adventure as Wendy and her brothers accompany Peter back to Neverland to share the story of Scrooge and teach the Lost Boys the traditions of Christmas. It's up to Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Darlings, and a comical, Dickens-inspired reenactment to show Hook the error of his ways and ultimately save Christmas in Neverland.

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.

We're bringin' the Rock n' Roll Party to The Tavern! One Louder specializes in Classic and Hard Rock from your Favorite Bands and Decades! A Rock Concert and Dance Party mashed into one Crazy Event!! You don't want to miss this group!

From the moment Peter Pan eavesdrops at the Darling's nursery window and overhears Mrs. Darling reading "A Christmas Carol" to her children, Christmas becomes more spirited than ever before! Come along on this grand holiday adventure as Wendy and her brothers accompany Peter back to Neverland to share the story of Scrooge and teach the Lost Boys the traditions of Christmas. It's up to Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the Darlings, and a comical, Dickens-inspired reenactment to show Hook the error of his ways and ultimately save Christmas in Neverland.

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.

Join us for a Winter Wonderland with Santa at Imaginarium! Admission is for one hour and includes one on one time with Santa, a digital photo in our online gallery, a special holiday treat, a holiday craft, and free play at Imaginarium.

For Ages 18 month to 5 years. Adult participation is required. Come learn about the special types of trees that keep their leaves all year: Evergreens!

For Ages 18 month to 5 years. Adult participation is required. Come learn about the special types of trees that keep their leaves all year: Evergreens!

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.

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!

Families are invited to attend the reading of the Polar Express inside the museum. Carols and holiday crafts with sing-alongs will also be part of the night’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.

Families are invited to attend the reading of the Polar Express inside the museum. Carols and holiday crafts with sing-alongs will also be part of the night’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.

Put on your gaudiest, ugliest sweater and join us the Friday before Christmas for our Annual Ugly Sweater Party! Live music with Run Catch Rain. Can't wait to eat, drink & be ugly!

The Maker's Market is THE place to find handmade, homemade, or homegrown products....crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk-art, handmade gifts, and more! Delight in the local treasures to be found here! Come and finish up your holiday shopping!!!

Get in the holiday spirit with a ride around Chesapeake Beach to see the light displays while historians entertain with tales of holiday traditions through the years since Chesapeake Beach was founded over 100 years ago! This is a free, family-friendly event. Bus Tours are 45 minutes long and will pick up and drop off at the Town Hall at 8200 Bayside Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

Celebration of the Seasons will be a new feature at CCHS, honoring and celebrating each season. Come join us for our first, Winter Solstice Celebration. There will be a bonfire, poetry readings, songs and light snacks and beverages.

Tis the season to get ugly!!! Come dressed in your Christmas worst on Saturday, December 21st at Buckets Sportsbar & Grill!! Prizes for the ugliest sweater will be given! The DJ will play from 8pm-12am but the party don't stop til 2am!!! Come eat, drink, dance, be merry & get ugly with us at BUCKETS!!!!!

The schoolhouse will be decked out for the holidays with period decorations. There will be period crafts for both young kids and older "young at heart" kids. Don't miss the great refreshments, plus a visit from the grand old man himself, Santa Claus! It's hard to find time for everything during the season, but we think you and your family will be glad if you came out to see what Christmas looked like at the schoolhouse about 100 years ago.

Join us on Sunday, December 22nd for our 9th Annual Afternoon with the Grinch! Holiday Crafts for all ages from 2-4pm. Meet and greet with the Grinch from 2:30 to 3:45pm! Parents are welcome to take photos of their little ones with the Grinch. Pictures will take place in the bar area in front of a backdrop.

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.

Discover the animals that make the wintry water of the Chesapeake Bay their home. Check daily events schedule at the admissions desk.

Learn about what winter work used to be like on the Chesapeake Bay. Discover the secrets of harvesting oysters and take a guided tour of the Lore Oyster House. Programming will take place at the Lore Oyster House offsite exhibit, located 1/4 mile south of the Calvert Marine Museum.

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

Summer is the time for sailing boats, and winter is the time for working on them. Just like the real boat builders, we will build and decorate our own toy boat for the warmer days to come. Appropriate for ages 5+.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with The NOWHERE MEN. Join us and step back in time. To the good old days, when life was simpler, music was better, and getting old was the furthest thing from our minds. Cover charge includes: Hats, Noise Makers, Champagne Toast at Midnight. Food and Beverage Options Available: Cash Bar, Rod 'N' Reel Bar Menu.