Lively Arts
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Play ball
Take children, ages 7-12, to learn about the history of America's favorite pastime by playing 19th century baseball or "town ball" May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marietta House Museum
, 5626 Bell Station Road. Cost is $7. Reservations are required by Friday. For information, call 301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544.
Jazz concert
Bowie High School Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Park"
concert Saturday at 1 p.m. at Allen Pond Park's amphitheater. The concert will also feature middle school jazz students.
The concert is free. For information, call 301-805-2600.
Auditions
Talent Machine Company
will hold auditions for ages 14-18 for "Evita"
Saturdays, May 10 and 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Stageworkz in Millersville.
Performances are Aug. 1-3 and 7-10. For information, call MaryLouise Wrabley, 410-451-4230.
Prince George's Summer Teen Theatre
will hold auditions for "Jesus Christ Superstar"
May 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at High Point High School, 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville. Performances will be July 25, 26, 27 and 30 and Aug. 1, 2 and 3.
For information, call 301-785-7516 or visit PGSTT.org.
'Steel Magnolias'
Prince George's Little Theatre
will present "Steel Magnolias"
at Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park. Performances are May 9, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and 18 and under. For information, call 301-937-7458.
Senior chorale
Bowie Senior Chorale
will present its spring concert, "Motown,"
Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the senior center, 14900 Health Center Drive. Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. the chorale will present its concert again at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5. For information, call 301-809-2300.
' ... Superstar'
Emmanuel Methodist Church
, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel, presents "Jesus Christ Superstar"
May 14-17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15; $10 children 12 and under. A pay-what-you-can preview night will be held May 14. For information, call 301-725-5200 or visit www.eumclaurel.org/directions/.
Heritage Day
City of Bowie museums will celebrate Bowie's 40th annual Heritage Day
Sunday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at Belair Stable Museum
, 2835 Belair Drive.
Free pony rides, a take home craft for kids and lots of "horse history will be featured and "Kidsinger Jim" Hossick will entertain with songs and stories. Explore Belair's outstanding Triple Crown legacy - Belair Thoroughbreds Gallant Fox (1930) and his son, Omaha (1935) remain the only father/son Triple Crown Winners in history. The 1923 stablemaster's apartment offers a glimpse of life on the farm in days gone by. Try your hand at churning butter in a 1920s "Dazey" churn.
Heritage Day is free and fun for all ages. Belair Mansion, the Radio and Television Museum
and Bowie Train Station and Children's Heritage Center
will all be open regular hours. For information, call 301-809-3089 or e-mail museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
History trip
Billingsley House Museum
will sponsor a history luncheon, tea and shopping trip to Carroll County Saturday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $55 and includes lunch, bus and fees. Reservation deadline is June 1. For information, call 301-627-0730 or 301-890-0233.
Recital
Polly Parr Corretjer Voice Studio
will hold its 25th annual recital
Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Methodist Church, 14900 Annapolis Road. The free program will feature 42 singers, and "The Best of Broadway," "Classical Requests" and "Movie Favorites." For information, call 301-262-7204.
Roosevelt concerts
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
presents its All Band Concert
Friday at 7:30 p.m. featuring Concert Band II, Concert Band I, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble and Massed Bands. The All Orchestra Concert
will be presented Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. featuring Roosevelt Strings, Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Massed Orchestra. The concerts are free and open to the public. For information, call 301-513-5400.
'Chesapeake Psalter'
The Chesapeake Chorale
will present "A Chesapeake Psalter"
Saturday at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church, 14900 Annapolis Road. The concert will feature Igor Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms," psalm settings by Mendelssohn, Bloch, Rutter and more, and C. Hubert Parry's "I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me," a piece which became a worldwide sensation after it was premiered at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Ticket prices are $15; $12 for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. For information, call 301-249-7689 or visit www.chesapeakechorale.org.
Astronomy Day
Howard B. Owens Science Center
, 9601 Greenbelt Road, Lanham, will host Astronomy Day
Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m.
Astronomy Day is a worldwide effort to share the wonders of astronomy with the public. This year marks a special time in Prince George's County, as three organizations will combine efforts on Astronomy Day. The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt, Howard B. Owens Science Center
and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Visitor Center
will work cooperatively to bring the heavens down to Earth. ASG members will set up telescopes at Owens (weather permitting) for safe views of the sun, moon and Saturn. Projects for children will take place indoors, such as making a sundial out of paper. Additional presentations will take place in the planetarium, including star shows. At the visitor center, you can see a fantastic exhibit called Science on a Sphere. A shuttle will operate between Owens and the visitor center.
For information, call 301-918-8750 or visit www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens/.
Philharmonic
Prince George's Philharmonic
will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at Prince George's Community College. Mozart Symphony No. 32, K. 318, G Major, Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488, A Major and Dvorak Symphony No. 7, Op. 70, D Minor will be featured.
Admission is $20; $18 for seniors; free for ages 18 and under. For information, call 301-454-1462 or visit www.pgphilharmonic.org.
Mayhem, mystery & tea
Friends of Belair Estate
invite you to help solve a mystery and enjoy tea Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. at Belair Mansion.
Join the Tea Time Players in uncovering "Who Killed the Darling Duke of Darjeeling."
The rollicking, lighthearted mystery will be solved just in time for attendees to enjoy a full tea upon apprehension of the culprit.
Tickets are $30; reservation deadline is May 26. For information, call 301-809-3089 or e-mail museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
'Octette Bridge Club'
Greenbelt Arts Center
, 123 Centerway, presents "The Octette Bridge Club"
through May 17, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Jo Rake
of Bowie is in the cast. Tickets are $15; $12 for student and seniors. For information, call 301-441-8770.
Folk & blues series
Montpelier Arts Center
, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, will hold its 2008 Folk and Blues Series
Fridays at 8 p.m. as follows: May 9, Frank Schwartz & Teresa Whitaker
; May 16, Odetta
; May 23, Lea
; May 30, The Carolina Chocolate Drops
; June 6, David Cole
. Tickets are $20 per concert. Members and seniors receive a 10 percent discount. For information call 301-953-1993; TTY 301-490-2329.
Mother's Day Tea
Friends of Belair Estate
will host a Mother's Day Tea
Saturday at 4 p.m. at Belair Mansion
. The three-course tea will feature traditional tea goodies including finger sandwiches, scones, jam and cream, and desserts. After tea, enjoy a tour of the 1745 home of Anne Tasker Ogle, one of the "first ladies" of Bowie.
Tickets are $23; reservations are required. For information, call 301-809-3089 or e-mail museumevents@cityofbowie.org.
Anthem auditions
The city of Bowie will hold auditions to perform the national anthem
at city-sponsored events Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at City Hall. Participants should come prepared to perform the National Anthem and one other piece a cappella for a judging panel. Appointments can be made by calling 301-809-3078. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you must sign up before 1 p.m.
Auditions will also be held for the voice of Bowie
from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Announcing opportunities include events such as Bowiefest, the July 4th celebration, and Bowie International Festival. A script will be provided for you to read in front of event organizers to see if your voice is right for the occasion. Appointments can be made by calling 301-809-3078. Walk-ins are welcome, however, you must sign up before 1:30 p.m.
Lecture series
Riversdale House Museum
, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, concludes its spring lecture series at 7:30 p.m. May 13 with "I Write to Tell You ... " - Conventions in Early 19th Century Letters.
Admission is $5. For information, call 301-864-0420; TTY 301-699-2544.
Kids Kaboose
Kids Kaboose
for ages 3-10 is held the third Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bowie Railroad Station Museum and Bowie Heritage Children's Center
, 8606 Chestnut Ave. The event is free. For information, call 301-575-2488.
Entertainment at grill
Old Bowie Town Grille
, 8604 Chestnut Ave., has scheduled the following free entertainment: Friday, 8:30 p.m. - 3 Piece Suit
; May 14, 8 p.m. - Blues Jam
; May 15, 8 p.m. - Talent Night Live
. For information, call 301-464-8800 or visit www.obtg.biz.
