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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. February reception: February 8th 5-8 p.m.

Ages 4-12 years old, Adults are required. School is out, so drop on in to King's Landing for some fun on your day off. Participate in a variety of nature activities. Make some crafts to take home. Come anytime during the session and stay as little or as long as you like.

Ages 4-12 years old, Adults are required. School is out, so drop on in to Kings Landing for some fun on your day off. Participate in a variety of nature activities. Make some crafts to take home. Come anytime during the session and stay as little or as long as you like.

Tin Punch Art: Turn a boring plain piece of tin into a beautiful work of art.

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.

Join Mark Wilkins, Curator of Maritime History at the Calvert Marine Museum, as he explores “Maryland in the Age of Sail”. This eight week lecture series includes topics ranging from European influence to the tobacco trade to the Civil War on the Chesapeake and more, through the 20th century.

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.

Cattail Sculpture: Join us as we turn the simple cattail into a bunch of different sculptures, from dolls to ducks.

Diane Daly is a vocalist of moody contrasts and evocative depth. One who cannot be easily pigeonholed into one particular style, Diane has spent her career exploring a world of music from the strictest classical solos to avant-garde cabaret. Over the years, Diane developed a style and delivery of jazz and blues that is all her own. She has been fortunate to share the stage with such notable musicians as Keter Betts, Paul Carr, Wade Beach, and Benjie Porecki, to name a few. The deep emotional connection Diane has with music is apparent from the opening notes, captivating her audience with a sound that emanates straight from the heart.

A poke bowl is based upon raw marinated fish, typically Ahi or Yellowfin tuna, that's cubed and layered up with a satisfying serving of sticky rice and power-packed pickles. Join Chef Brian as he walks you through the recipe and helps you learn how to create your own Poke Bowls!

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.

Annual Bourbon & Cigar night. Come out to try some delicious barrel-aged bourbon, local oysters, and cigars. A night to savor and relax. Ticket includes tasting from a choice of 8 bourbon’s, 1 complementary cigar and 6 delicious oysters of your choice.

For Ages 5 to 7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nature can provide both inspiration and tools for creating works of art. Come prepared to get messy as we create several different nature art projects!

For Ages 5 to 7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nature can provide both inspiration and tools for creating works of art. Come prepared to get messy as we create several different nature art projects!

Learn what impact you (can) have on your local watershed. ACLT Executive Director, Greg Bowen, will teach you how watersheds work and why we should talk about them at all. Learn what watershed your home is in and evaluate its condition and how you might impact it. How might you change the world?

Tired of the cold? Join us for our winter beach party to bring back the warmth! Get dressed up in your best summer attire, from Hawaiian shirts to your best Speedo’s, and enjoy a night of fun! Delicious food, fun games, great music, and good company! Ticket includes all you can eat summer cookout favorites, 1 drink ticket and a night of fun!

Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” — meaning it is the last opportunity to eat rich food before the season of Lent begins. So come on down and dive into some delicious traditional Mardi Gras themed cuisine with us!

This event is for participants 21 years and older. Think you are a nature expert? Well grab your friends and come test your skills at Nature Trivia! Scorpion Brewing Company will be hosting this trivia event and will have beer and soda for sale. There is a cash prize for the team finishing in first as well as door prizes. We will provide light snacks, but you are welcome to bring snacks too. Check In will start at 6:30 p.m. and trivia will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.

All ages and families, adult supervision required. Join the Naturalist to learn the process of tapping Maple trees to collect sap that can be boiled into delicious syrup. We will have an overview of the process and history of Maple "sugaring", then visit the our local Maple trees to get a first-hand opportunity to learn this simple skill. After we visit our trees, warm up by an outdoor campfire and toast a marshmallow. Program will be all outside, so dress for the weather.

Candle Making: No light bulbs, no problem! Learn how to dip candles and make your very own candle to take home and enjoy.

Does the idea of ordering wine with dinner send you into a tail spin? Overwhelmed by the variety of bottles in your local wine shop? Then you’ll want to join Chef Gwyn and Carolyn Hart, of Patuxent Wine & Spirits, for their new Wine 101 series. Each week you will explore the basics of wine from white to reds to sparkling. In plain English (no fru-fru wine words!), these two wine experts will have you feeling comfortable in the world of wine in no thyme! Take one or all of the classes in the series.

Learn about the health of the Bay, how it impacts our health, and how we can improve things for all Chesapeake Bay watershed members. Walter Boynton & Larry Polsky will talk about how ecological changes threaten both wildlife and humans. Some of these changes are the direct result of excessive additions of nutrients to the Bay and climate warming brought on by industrial greenhouse gases. Wildlife is threatened by oxygen depletion and other factors while humans are at risk due to the increase in harmful organisms such as vibrio and algae blooms. Learn what you can do to improve the overall health of the Bay and protect your health. There will be time for Q&A.

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.

Pottery Firing: Join us for s'mores and stories as we fire all the clay creations that folks made and turn them into permanent one of a kind works of art!

Are you tired of having to follow a recipe every time you cook? Then join Chef Jenni as she leads you through our new series, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Based on the widely popular book by Chef Samin Nosrat, each week we’ll explore these four foundational elements of cooking and how to best master them in your kitchen. Take one or all of the classes in the series. Save $25 if you sign up for the entire series.

Come one, come all, to Running Hare Vineyard's first ever Movie Night! We will be screening The Princess Bride for all of your enjoyment! Enjoy a night of fun and laughs paired with your favorite wines! Enjoy popcorn from our popcorn machine and relax and enjoy the show! Tickets are free, but please reserve your spot!

Discover how to create a buffer garden that helps protect the Bay from runoff and also benefits wildlife. Learn what a buffer garden is, how big it should be, how to get started establishing one, and what to plant. No registration required... And walk- ins are welcome...

Kathleen Stark, Licensed Master Social Worker, creator and owner of Kathleen Stark, LLC., and transformation life coach, is launching a Women in Motion workshop. A full day of leadership development to empower women that are ready to take a day to invest in themselves and network with like-minded women. The theme of the event is “Women In Motion: Show Up-Speak Up-Stand Up.” The event was created to inspire women to push through any personal and professional obstacles that might be standing in their way.

Join us for an evening of drinks, blackjack, roulette and more! Tickets include funny money and a drink ticket. Come out and try our award winning wine & local craft beers