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PERFORMING ARTS
DANCE, DRAMA & MUSIC
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CLARICE
SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
is a premier showcases for university,
local, regional, national and international
art, theatre, music and dance. This
state-of-the-art performing arts "village"
occupies 318,00 square feet on a 17-acre
site on the university's northeast
end. The facility houses several theatres
including the Concert Hall and Dance
Theater. Performances are ongoing
- call for information and schedule.
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University
of Maryland
College Park, MD
301-405-7794 |
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BOWIE
CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD
301-805-0288
A
new regional arts facility. Located
adjacent to Bowie
High School, the Bowie Center for
the Performing Arts is the product
of a unique public/private partnership.
The Center will be available to
all
sectors of the community: public &
private schools; businesses, tourists,
non-profit groups, community groups;
government agencies and more. Everything
from a school play or opera to an
off-Broadway show can be featured
in one of two performance areas:
the
800-seat auditorium or 150-seat Bowie
Blade-News Recital Hall/Community
Room.
www.bowieartscenter.com |
Annapolis
Road
Bowie, MD
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BOWIE
PLAYHOUSE
Whitemarsh
Park
Bowie, MD
301-809-3078
The Bowie Playhouse is the city-owned 150-seat
theatre. It is home to 10 different performing
arts groups - featuring the Bowie Community
Theatre. The Playhouse presents a variety
of plays, concerts and dance recitals. Call
for information on schedule and events.
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GREENBELT
ARTS CENTER |
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GAC has been bringing live theater and
music to Greenbelt and surrounding areas
since 1980. It is located at the heart
of historic old Greenbelt. The center
features exhibits by local artist, as
well as, local and regional performances.
Call for additional information and
hours. ($) |
123
Centerway
Greenbelt, MD
301-441-8770 |
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| HALLAM
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The
Hallam Theatre is an intimate, 200-seat
theatre. It is host to a variety of
national, regional and local productions.
Concerts include the Prince George's
Philharmonic and the National Concert
Band of America. Theater performances
include the National Ballet and other
prominent theatre companies. Call
for information on schedule and events.
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Queen
Anne Fine Arts Building
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD
301-322-0920 |
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HARD
BARGAIN PLAYERS
At
Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater
2001 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, MD
301-705-5334
The Hard Bargain Players present a variety
of entertaining theatrical performances.
The program is sponsored by the Alice Ferguson
Foundation. Call for schedule and fees.
($)
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JOHN ADDISON CONCERT HALL
At
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD
301-292-2839
The John Addison Concert Hall is owned and
operated by the M-NCPPC. This 209-seat concert
hall is designed to support performing arts
groups. Theatre productions, concerts, seminars
and other special events are held here.
Days and times vary per event. Check our
Events page for upcoming performances and
concerts. ($) (D)
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LATIN AMERICAN FOLK INSTITUTE
3800 A 34th Street
Mount Rainier, MD
301-887-9331
The Latin American Folk Institute (LAFI) is dedicated in promoting the art, music, and folklore of Latin America and the Caribbean region. In addition to providing affordable art, music and dance classes, LAFI features outstanding artistic performances in music and dance (as well as art exhibits). LAFI makes the rich cultural heritage of the Americas accessible to everyone via educational and cultural programs. Call for information on upcoming events.
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LAUREL
MILL PLAYHOUSE
Laurel,
MD
508 Main Street
301-617-9906
The
Laurel Mill Playhouse is one of the County's
newest arts venues. It is a quaint, intimate
theater featuring the Burtonsville Players,
the playhouse's resident group. Call
for additional information and performance
schedule. ($)
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CENTRAL MARYLAND CHORALE
Laurel, MD
Celebrating over 30 years of delightful musical in and around Prince George's County, the Central Maryland Chorale features choral masterworks, as well as lighter musical fare. Call for additional information and performance schedule. ($)
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MARIPOSA
Center for
Artistic Expression
5000 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD
301-513-9422
Experience today's emerging writers and
poets in an intimate coffeehouse-like setting.
The Mariposa Center for Artistic Expression
host special performances every Saturday,
8 p.m. Each program is immediately followed
by an open mike session. Complimentary snacks
and refreshments are include in the low
admission fee. ($)
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MARYLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
College Park,
MD
301-434-1424
The Maryland Chamber Orchestra is one of
the area's outstanding classical music ensembles.
Lead by Conductor and Artistic Director
Joseph Eunkwan Choi, MCO is a showcase for
talented area musicians performing the best
in classical music. The MCO concert season
runs November through May. Call for information
and performance dates.
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MARYLAND CHORAL SOCIETY
Clinton,
MD
301-961-7131
The Maryland Choral Society is dedicated
to providing a variety of quality musical
performances to music enthusiasts in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They
perform four concerts a year encompassing
a wide variety of musical styles and periods.
Call for additional information and concert
schedule. ($)
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MONTPELIER CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1993
The Montpelier Cultural Arts Center is a
premier multi-faceted arts facility. Cultural
events in both visual and performing arts
are featured regularly. The center also
features the acclaimed Montpelier Jazz Series.
Check the Events page for upcoming dates.
The center is open daily (except holidays),
10 to 5 p.m. Call for information on schedule
and events. ($) (D)
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NATIONAL
BALLET COMPANY
Bowie, MD
301-218-9822
Begun in 1948, the National Ballet is Maryland's
oldest professional ballet company. The
company performs a wide range of exciting
ballets from full length classics to contemporary
works. Call for additional information and
performance schedule. ($)
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PRINCE
GEORGE'S CHORAL SOCIETY
Oxon Hill, MD
Founded
in 1962, the Prince George's Choral Society
presents a repertoire of classical, popular,
and contemporary music. During the past
forty years, the Choral Society has performed
at the White House, the Kennedy Center,
National Cathedral, Basilica Shrine of
the Immaculate Conception and other Washington
metro area venues. For additional information
and performance
schedule, click the web link. ($)
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PRINCE GEORGE'S LITTLE THEATRE
New Carrollton, MD
301-577-0357
The Prince George's Little Theatre is the
oldest continually active community theatre
group in Prince George's County. Entertaining
musicals, dramas and comedies like "Guys
& Dolls" and "Moon Over Buffalo" are presented
at the Publick Playhouse in Cheverly. Call
for information and performance dates. ($)
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PRINCE GEORGE'S PHILHARMONIC
Riverdale, MD
301-454-1462
The Philharmonic presents the very best
in symphonic music. Directed by Charles
Ellis, the community orchestra provides
area instrumentalist the opportunity to
play great music from past and present.
Concerts are held at Prince George's Community
College in Largo and the Clarice Smith Performing
Arts Center at the University of Maryland.
The Philharmonic season runs winter through
spring with five outstanding performances.
Call for information and concert schedule.
($) (D)
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THE PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE
For the Performing Arts
5445 Landover Road
Cheverly, MD
301-277-1710
The Publick Playhouse is a grand performing
arts center for the greater metropolitan
area. This 460-seat theatre is owned and
operated by M-NCPPC. The Playhouse is open
daily. Showtimes vary by event. Box office
hours: Mon-Fri 10 to 5 p.m. and one hour
before performance. Call for information
on schedule and events. ($) (D)
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CULTURAL
ARTS
GALLERIES & EXHIBITS
AMERICAN CENTER FOR PHYSICS GALLERY
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD
301-209-3278
The Physics Gallery features a variety
of creative expression including sculpture,
photographs and mixed media. Admission is
free. Call for information, exhibits and
hours.
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BOWIE
STATE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
Martin
Luther King Communications Building
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD
301-860-3763 or 301-860-3758
Features
exhibits by professional artists, juried
student exhibitions and special exhibits
in February in honor of Black History
Month. Also includes bequeathed collections
of African art and African-American art
that are displayed on a rotating basis.
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COUNTY
MEMORIAL LIBRARY GALLERY
Greenbelt
Branch Library
11 Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD
301-699-3500
The
public gallery features county artist.
The gallery annual presents ten, month-long
solo shows and one group show. It is
closed July and August. Open daily, admission
is free. (D)
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GREENBELT COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY
15
Crescent Road
Greenbelt, MD
301-397-2208
Greenbelt
Community Center Gallery features wonderful
works by community and local artist. Call
for additional information and hours. (D)
Greenbelt Museum Exhibit at GCC is
now showing "Planned Play: Childhood in
the Ideal Community." This special exhibit
features toys, photographs and memorabilia
dating back to 1937. Center exhibits are
open daily. Call 301-507-6582 for additional
information and hours. (D)
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HERMAN MARIL GALLERY
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD
301-985-7937
The new Maril Gallery is located
at the University of Maryland University
College. It features the works of acclaimed
artist Herman Maril. Includes paintings,
prints and drawings. Admission is free.
Open daily 9-9 p.m. Call for information.
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THE INN & CONFERENCE CENTER GALLERY
University of Maryand University
College
College Park, MD
301-985-7300
The Inn & Conference Center at the
University of Maryland University College
(UMUC) is home to one of Maryland's finest
art collections. Established in 1978, the
UMUC Arts Program is dedicated to collecting
and exhibiting artwork by Maryland artists.
The Maryland Artists Collection, a growing,
permanent collection, consists of more
than 300 works by Maryland painters, printmakers,
photographers, and sculptors. Artists represented
in the collection include Gladys Goldstein,
Herman Maril, Selma Oppenheimer, Karl Metzler,
Joseph Sheppard, Philip Koch, Barbara Cooper
Hansen, and Aaron Sopher. There is an impressive
collection of paintings in the center's
reception areas and ever-changing exhibits
in the gallery. Open daily 9 am-9 pm. Admission
is free. Call for additional information.
(D) http://www.umuc.edu/art/arthome.html
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THE CENTER GALLERY
At Harmony Hall Regional
Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD
301-292-8331
The gallery features the works of local,
regional and national artist. Open Mon-Thurs,
9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission
is free. (D)
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CITY HALL ART GALLERY
Bowie City Hall Building
2614 Kenhill Drive
Bowie, MD
301-809-3068
The City Hall Art Gallery features ongoing
exhibits by local artist. Open 8:30 a.m.-10
p.m. Admission is free. (D)
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MARLBORO GALLERY
At Marlboro Hall
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
301-322-0965
Open Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fri, 9
a.m.-3 p.m. The gallery features artwork
by student, local and regional artist. Admission
is free. (D)
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THE MONTPELIER GALLERIES
@ Montpelier Arts Center
9652 Muirkirk Road
Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1993
Premier multi-faceted arts facility housing
three galleries as well as studio space
for artists and crafts-people. Cultural
events in both visual and performing arts
are featured regularly. Check the Events
page for upcoming dates. The center is open
daily (except holidays), 10 to 5 p.m. Call
for information on schedule and events.
($) (D)
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NATIONAL
ARCHIVES COLLECTION
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD
301-713-6800
National Archives at College Park features
ongoing exhibits that include more than
20 panoramic photographs from the museum's
permanent collection. Admission is free.
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PRINCE
GEORGE'S ARTS COUNCIL
at Prince George's Metro
Center
6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 132
Hyattsville, MD
301-277-1402
Exhibits featuring talented Prince George's
County artist. The Arts Council supports
outstanding expression including performance,
media, literary and visual arts. Exhibits
are on display from 9-5 p.m. at the Arts
Council office and 24 hours a day at Prince
George's Metro Center. Call for additional
information and exhibit schedule.
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THE
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION ART GALLERY
Stamp Student Union
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
301-314-8493
The gallery features the work of local artists
of all disciplines. Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6
p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
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THE
ART GALLERY
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
301-405-2763
www.artgallery.umd.edu
The Art Gallery produces five to eight outstanding exhibits each year.
Exhibits often include catalogues, lectures, gallery talks and panel discussions. The gallery is open Mon, Tue, Thurs and Fri, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Weds 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Please visit website for exhibitions schedule and special closings. Admission is free. (D)
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THE
FIRST FLOOR GALLERY
Greenbelt Municipal Center
25 Crescent Rd.
Greenbelt, MD
301-474-8000
The First Floor Gallery at the Greenbelt
Municipal Center features photographs and
artistic works of local artist. Admission
is free. (D)
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THE
GALLERY
At the Center for Adult
Education
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD
301-985-7152
The gallery showcases the Maryland Artist
Collection, which features local artists,
as well as the Mori Gallery and the International
Collection. The Mori Gallery and the International
Collection feature artists from around the
world. The gallery is open daily from 8
a.m.- 8 p.m. Admission is free. (D)
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THE
WEST GALLERY
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
301-405-2763
Students of the university's Department
of Art operate this gallery. Exhibitions
feature works by university students. Gallery
is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission
is free. (D)
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THE CAB GALLERY
County Administration Building
Upper Marlboro, MD
301-350-9700
The Gallery at CAB is a venue for talented
local and regional artist. It is open weekdays,
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. (D)
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VITRUM
STUDIOS GALLERY
6825 Industrial Drive
Studio 105
Beltsville, MD
301-595-0736
The
Vitrum Gallery offers ever-changing exhibits
of extraordinary glass art. It features
the recent works of acclaimed artists Judith
Conway and Kevin O'Toole, as well as, other
selected glass artist. Gallery viewing hours
are by appointment. Contact the studio for
details and exhibit information.
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WORLD ARTS FOCUS EXHIBIT
at Joe's Movement Emporium
3802 34th Street
Mt. Rainier, MD
301-699-1819
The World Arts Focus features monthly
exhibits by outstanding local and regional
artists. Call for information and exhibit
schedule.
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WSSC ART GALLERY
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD
301-206-8183
The WSSC Art Gallery, located on the lobby
level of WSSC's Richard G. Hocevar Building,
was created in 1997 and features local professional
level artist. Each month the gallery features
a different set of works from a local artist
or art group. Art exhibits are open to the
public from 8-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For information regarding the gallery, contact
WSSC representative Mary Stewart at 301-206-8183.
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Prince
George's County, Maryland Conference & Visitors
Bureau, Inc.
9200 Basil Court, Suite 101 • Largo,
Maryland 20774
Tel: 301.925.8300 or 888.925.8300 •
Fax: 301.925.2053
E-mail: visitorinfo@co.pg.md.us
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