Iraq war veteran and poet Brian Turner will read from his first collection of poetry, "Here, Bullet." Turner earned a master of fine arts from the University of Oregon. He served in the U.S. Army for 10 years, and was an infantry team leader in Iraq for one year with the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

His reading will begin at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, at the La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, Room BI-113.

Ward Virts Concert Series: Stephen Johnson and Michael Santana. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. , College of Southern Maryland , Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road , Prince Frederick. The Ward Virts Concert Series presents CSM faculty Dr. Stephen Johnson and Michael Santana, concert pianists.  The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Kaine Homes and CSM. Limited tickets are available. Free. 443-550-6000 or rperez@csm.edu. www.csmd.edu/Finearts.

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CSM’s Fall Musical, “The Fantasticks.” Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22, 8 p.m.; Nov. 16 and 23, 2 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Theatre Company presents “The Fantasticks,” a classic tale of love, deception and redemption. Next door neighbors Louisa and Matt fall in love only to go their separate ways and learn valuable lessons about life and love. $5. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.

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CSM Children’s Show Auditions, “The Little Mermaid.” Nov. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Community members are invited to audition for the CSM’s Children’s Theatre performances Jan. 25-Feb. 3 of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, “The Little Mermaid.” Auditions consist of a short monologue and song. To reserve a time contact the Box Office or sign up in the FA lobby. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.

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Auditions for Port Tobacco Players upcoming production A Man for All Seasons, a Robert Bolt drama.  

The show will performed in March 2009.

Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
Wade Community Center

Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m.
Wade Community Center

Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
location to be announced

Callbacks (if needed) Saturday, November 15 10 a.m. Wade Community Center.

Note: Auditions will consist of a prepared dramatic monologue of your choice, not to exceed 3 minutes in length.  There will be no cold readings from the script.

Visit www.ptplayers.com for more information.

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ATTENTION TEENS (9th - 12th grade):

La Plata Branch of the Charles County Public Library Invites you to a TWILIGHT event
Friday, November 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Snacks will be provided. This event is for teens 14-18 yrs (9th-12th grade). We will discuss the book TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer, share fan art and have some friendly team Edward and team Jacob competition.
Call 301-934-9001 for more information.

Come Take A Journey

With The Black Box Theatre in Indian Head!

Come join the Black Box Theatre for story time 

When: Every Thursday 

Time: 10:30am

All ages are welcomed but morning story time will have books geared towards preschoolers.

There will be a light snack provided and the concession stand will be open.

Black Box Theatre

At the Intersection of Indian head Hwy and Indian Head AVE

Indian Head MD 20640 - 301-743-3040

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"The Three (not so) little Pigs was originally produced in 1988 as a 4th birthday party celebration for Judith and Michael's son Tristan. A that time he was having squabbles with his two sisters which frustrated his parents. He was also afraid of wolves, although he loved the story of the Three Little Pigs. We decided to write a story that reflected a parent's frustration at sibling problems and which made the wolf non threatening, a vegetarian uninterested in pigs. Our friends loved the show and suggested we produce it for public viewing. It has since become one of our most popular shows, filled with audience participation and humor aimed at all ages"

A Blue Sky Puppet Theatre production at the Black Box Theater in the Indian Head Center for the Arts

Click for Tickets:  Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:00 am

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The 

The Maurice J McDonough Drama Department will be presenting its Fall Performance, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, November 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th  

at 7 pm and November 9^th at 2 pm . The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is 

based on the story by John Bishop and is produced with permission from Samuel French. The play is a comedy which involves secret passageways, mistaken identities, murder and mayhem all while keeping you rolling in the aisles.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is directed by Mrs. Jana Whitlock Heyl, with the theatre and multi media teacher at the school. Over 70 MHS Students are involved. The performance promises to be a fun-filled evening of theatre for family and friends, but it is not recommended for young children.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 will be running November 6-8th at 7 pm and November 9^th at 2 pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/senior citizens and $7 for thespians with their card.  Tickets are on sale now and can be gotten by going to www.mcdonoughdrama.com.  For more information, contact Jana Heyl at 301-609-8198 or by email jheyl@ccboe.com. For more information about the show or future events, check out http://www.mcdonoughdrama.com.

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Port Tobacco Players presents:

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast"  (November 21 - December 14, 2008)

Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Richard Ashman and Tim Rice
Book by: Linda Woolverton

MUSICAL: Certain stories carry on from generation to generation and earn the designation "timeless" for good reason. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is one such story. This classic tells the tale of an enchanted prince in the shape of a hideous beast and the intelligent woman who enters his life and must learn to love him if the curse is ever to be broken. Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been charming Broadway audiences for more than 10 years, and every year a whole new generation discovers the magic behind the castle walls. Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, meets the Beast, who in reality is a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in a spell placed by the enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back into his former self. Be our guest for a storybook theatrical experience your whole family will love.

Ticket Info:  www.ptplayers.com

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"Sylvia" (a comedy by A.R. Gurney) presented by Henry E. Lackey High School

Dates/Times:  November 21, 7:00pm; November 22, 7:00pm; November 23, 2:00pm

Prices:  Adults $8, Seniors/Students $7

Contact:  Cindy Ledoux, 301-753-1753, cledoux@ccboe.com

Synopsis:  Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park--or that has found him--bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of this job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn't understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.

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Friendship Landing Center for the Arts Presents:

Saturday Seminar

Creative Writing

Date:                         November 15^th, 2008

Times:                       9AM – 11AM – 3^rd – 5^th graders

                                    12noon – 2PM – 6^th – 8^th graders

Place:                        8685 Ironsides Rd. , Nanjemoy – Christ Church

                                    Parish Hall

Seminar Fee:          $10/participant (financial assistance is available)

Keri Cavanaugh is in her eleventh year as an elementary teacher.  She earned an undergraduate degree from Salisbury University and began her teaching career as a third grade teacher in Baltimore County .  After two years in Baltimore County she moved to Charles County where she has taught third and fifth grade.  She is currently attending Johns Hopkins University pursuing her master’s degree in school counseling.

Keri  loves teaching and enjoys providing students with the opportunity to not only learn but to be creative. This writing workshop will provide children with a supportive environment where they can engage in creative writing.  Through the writing activities children will discover the joy in writing and experience the pride of creating an original piece of work.

The enrollments for the seminars are limited and are available on a first come basis.  Financial assistance can be made available if there is a need.  Please call the Center Director, Alicia Cordelle at 301-392-5896 for more information or to register your child. 

You may also mail check or money order in the amount of $10/child made payable to Friendship Landing Center for the Arts, to 8685 Ironsides Rd. , Nanjemoy , MD 20646 .

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RECYCLE ART CONTEST

Are you or anyone you know creative and interested in making something out of what others call trash?

“Art Smart Studio” in Bryans Road , MD is teaming up with the “Black Box Theater” in Indian Head, MD for a recycle art contest, Saturday November 22; from 2-5pm. Let’s get excited about thinking green as well as celebrating our creativity! Go to www.art-smart-studio.com and click news.

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Christ Church Concerts is pleased to present The Russian Nightingale, Svetlana Strezeva, accompanied by her daughter, Milana Strezeva, both of New York City, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2008.   

Christ Church is located at 112 East Charles Street in downtown La Plata.  There is ample parking behind the church and adjacent county government buildings. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Charles County Arts Alliance and the Maryland State Arts Council.  Admission to the concert is free; donations for the support of the music series will be gratefully accepted.  The church is handicapped-accessible. Please call (301) 392-1051 for further information. 

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