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CSM Presents “Some Enchanted Evening.”

8 p.m., Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21;
2 p.m., Nov. 15 and 22,
College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM’s Theater Company presents ““Some Enchanted Evening,” a compilation of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s famous works. $5. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.

Black Box Theater, Indian Head Center for the Arts Presents:

Location: Indian Head Black Box Theater, 4185 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, MD 20640
Performer: Greentree with Grace Griffith
8:00 pm
Ticket price is $12 and tickets are available online www.indianheadblackbox.org or by calling 1-800-494-8497.

Lush three-part harmonies, hot instrumental solos, and songs that celebrate nature are trademarks of Greentree, a contemporary folk group whose members include some of the best-known performers on the DC folk and Celtic-music scene.

Seating is limited. Doors will open one hour prior to concert time.

(The venue could possibly be changed to the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion, across the street from the theatre, due to repair work being done on the roof of the Black Box Theatre. Call 301-743-3040 or watch the web site www.indianheadblackbox.org for changes.)

A Christmas Carol

Location: The Port Tobacco Players, 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
Date: November 20 - December 13, 2009
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
Description: A Christmas Carol
Adaptation by John Jakes
MUSICAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW: This version of the familiar and much beloved tale, A Christmas Carol, is a new adaptation by John Jakes. Although it is faithful to the original story, it goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept.
Produced by John Scheer Directed by Carol Scheer

Tickets for all main stage shows are $17 ea. for adults $14 ea. for students and Seniors for ALL SHOWS

For more information and reservations call our box office at (301) 932-6819 or click to ptplayers.com

Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration

Sponsored by: Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Society Inc.
Location: Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House, 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
Time: 11AM-8PM
Description: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ten-acre farm consists of the House Museum, Exhibit Building, Farm Museum, Tombstone Building, Gift Shop and other outbuildings.
This special event will feature Civil War re-enactors, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, musical entertainment and refreshments. The period house will be decorated for the season and offers costumed docent tours during the day and by candlelight in the evening.
Fee. For more information call 301-645-6870 or 301-274-9358 or visit www.somd.lib.md.us/MUSEUMS/Mudd.htm

Colonial Candlelight Christmas

Date: Saturday December 12, 2009
Location: Thomas Stone National Historic Site, 6655 Rose Hill Rd
Port Tobacco, MD 20677
Description: Christmas Candlelight Tour - step back in time to the year 1782 and see how the Stone family celebrates Christmas. Staff and VIP's will lead free tours throughout the house where you will meet such famous individuals as Thomas Stone, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer and others.

The historic house will be decorated in traditional colonial style with wreaths and greenery and lanterns will light the landscape. For your enjoyment, a horse and carriage will transport you from the Visitor Center to the house, or from the 21st to the 18th century in a blink of an eye.

For more information visit www.nps.gov or call 301-392-1776