River Concert Series 2010 St Mary's City MD July 16 schedule Don't forget today is Friday! The 2010 River Concert Series starts at 7:00pm. Go earlier to find a nice spot.   2010 Schedule - July July 16 Youth and Beauty - Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome the first annual Young Artist Con­certo Competition Winners, Nina DeCesare and Brian Hong and perform the world premiere of William Kleinssaser's "Many Rivers" and Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5." July 23 Next Stop: Vienna! - Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome concertmaster José Cueto, as soloist, performing Lalo's "Symphonie espanole" and celebrate Mahler's 150th Birthday Anniversary with a performance of "Symphony No. 7". July 30 The Grand Finale - Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Or... 07/16/2010

What a great night and double-capacity crowd for the 2010 St. Mary's River Concert Series, along with the Independence Day fireworks. The weather was perfect! Next Friday, July 9, will be the singing night - The Chesapeake Orchestra and Larry Vote, guest conductor, welcomes Michelle Johnson, soprano, Olivia Vote, mezzo soprano, and Brian Major, baritone for an evening of Opera Aria Highlights.     07/05/2010

St Mary's River Concert Series 2010 St. Mary's College Maryland - July schedule The 2010 River Concert Series starts at 7:00pm every Friday. Go earlier to find a nice spot. River concert schedule July  July 2 Summon the Heroes - Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra welcome the 4th of July weekend with music of John Williams, George Gershwin and Sousa Marches, featuring Brian Ganz, piano, the Sax Quartet from the "President's Own Marine Band" in P. Goldstein's "Abundant Air" and Ian Chaava, Young Artist Concerto Competition runner-up PLUS Fireworks!! July 9 A Grand Night of Singing - The Chesapeake Orchestra and Larry Vote, guest conductor, welcomes Michelle Johnson, soprano, Olivia Vote, mezzo soprano, and Brian Major, baritone for an evening of Opera Aria Highlights. July ... 07/01/2010

National Trails Day 5K Fun Run/Walk   Location: Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's CityDate: 6/5/2010Time: 7 AM  Registration: 7 AM. Race: 8 AM. This is an untimed event that takes participants along a trail that winds through woods and fields with wonderful views of the St. Mary's River. Registration fee. 240-895-4964.Go to www.stmaryscity.org and click on "events" for the registration form. Discover the beauty of St. Mary's tidewater backwoods on a 5K Fun Run and Walk. E-mail mmalves@smcm.edu with questions.  $15. Registration begins at the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane, off Rosecroft Road) at 7:00 a.m. and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. 06/04/2010

Beautiful Waterfront Home in St. Mary's City $699,000  -  4 Bed, 3 Bath | 2,604 Sq Ft on 0.97 Acres This property located on the St. Mary's River with the most wonderful view down the River.You must come see to appreciate. Hardwood flrs,real knotty pine paneling new Trane AC,fresh paint,brick Cape Cod with a large unfinished area over the garages for expansion.Pier and stairs to pier are not usable. Come see the love of ownership that was put into this property. Call today for Appointment! Lot Acres/Sqft:  .97 #Levels:  3 #Fireplaces:  1 Style:  Cape Cod Year Built:  1959 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3    Beautiful Waterfront home in St. Mary's City.  This home sits on its own private point on one of the St. Mary's River. The St. Mary's River is by far the most beautiful river in all of Southern ... 01/29/2010

CALICO JACK IN CONCERT Date:  Saturday, January 16, 2010 Location: Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5 Time:  Doors open at 6:30 PM Admission: Concert $15 ($12 Friends) Jane Meneely and Paul DiBlassi perform traditional and original music inspired by the Chesapeake Bay. Chanteyman Don Kenefick will offer a rousing "warm up." Concert begins at 7:30. Chowder supper will be on sale beginning at 6:30. Fundraiser for the Maryland Dove.     For more information, call:  800-762-1634. 240-895-4990 or visit:  www.stmaryscity.org Location Historic St. Mary's City is located off Route 5 in scenic Southern Maryland. Travel time is less than two hours from Washington, D.C. and Annapolis and less than three hours from Richmond and Baltimore. The street address of the Visitor Cente... 12/30/2009

Event:  Community Concert and Open House Date:  Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Time:  Doors open at 6 PM.  Concert begins at 7 PM. Location:  Historic St. Mary's City Enjoy holiday tunes by St. Maries Musica in the beautifully decorated State House. For more information call:  240-895-4990 or visit:  www.stmaryscity.org Museum Map Location Historic St. Mary's City is located off Route 5 in scenic Southern Maryland. Travel time is less than two hours from Washington, D.C. and Annapolis and less than three hours from Richmond and Baltimore. The street address of the Visitor Center is 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary's City.  Driving Directions From: Washington, D.C. Baltimore, MD Northern Virginia Southern Virginia   Southern Maryland Is A Great Place To Visit...... An Even Better Place To Live... 11/29/2009

HEARTH and HOME in EARLY MARYLAND Date:  Friday, November 27, 2009 - Saturday, November 28, 2009 Location:  Historic St. Mary's CityTime:  10 AM - 5 PM Discover the ways Maryland's first citizens prepared for winter before supermarkets and department stores. Hands-on activities. Cold weather is approaching and Maryland's first citizens are battening the hatches and keeping the home fires burning. Learn about making it through the winter without the luxury of department stores. Demonstrations and hands-on activities.  General Admission Fees: Adults:  $10 Seniors (60 plus): $8 Students (13-18 years or with college ID): $6 Child (6-12 years): $3.50 and 5 years & under Free For more information call 800-762-1634 or 240-895-4990 Visit:  St. Mary's City   Location Historic St. Mary's City is ... 11/01/2009

A Celebration of the St. Mary's River Date:  Sunday, September 27, 2009 Time:  Noon to 6 PM (Gates open at 10 AM) Location:  Historic St. Mary's City Address:  18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary's City County:  St. Mary's Historic St. Mary's City is located off Route 5 in scenic Southern Maryland in St. Mary's County. Directions To St. Mary's City Sponsored by the St. Mary's River Watershed Association FREE ADMISSION Skipjack RidesWade In with Senator Bernie Fowler (2 PM)Live MusicExhibitsCrafts, Artwork, Rain BarrelsFood & Drinks AvailableFree Admission to the MuseumAnd Much More! A Few of the Many Special Activities Include: Historic St. Mary's City MuseumFull Museum Access 10:00 - 5:00FREE ADMISSION Birds of PreyFrom Noon to 4:00Stand next to osprey, owls, raptors!Learn about their Habit... 09/20/2009

This is a press release from Historic St. Mary's City. In 1704, Maryland Governor Seymour ordered the sheriff to lock the Roman Catholic brick chapel at St. Mary's City and see that it was never again used for worship. Join us, 305 years later, as St. Mary's County Sheriff Timothy Cameron unlocks the massive oak and pine doors of the reconstructed chapel and invites the public to explore the building. Following a brief ceremony, researchers and builders will be available to answer questions about the chapel project. Artifacts from the chapel excavations will be on display and light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event. The chapel, which was rebuilt on its original foundation, is architecturally complete but not yet furnished. It will be open to the public durin... 09/18/2009

 Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Historic St. Mary's City The public is invited to work alongside the "pros," sifting excavated soil and recovering artifacts. Discover how archaeologists identify uncovered bits of the past. Take a tour of the lab and learn what happens to artifacts once they leave the site. Tour the living history exhibits and discover how researchers use scant evidence to reconstruct the past. The archaeology excavations will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and living history sites are open until 5 p.m. For more information about the museum, archaeology, or this event visit www.stmaryscity.org or call 240-895-4990 or 800-SMC-1634   A Nomenclature of Gnomons  Mystery Medal   Coin Weights  The Mystery of the Bell Armor on theMarylandFrontier                             ... 06/28/2009

 Tidewater Archaeology Weekend Historic St. Mary's City The public is invited to work alongside the "pros," sifting excavated soil and recovering artifacts. Discover how archaeologists identify uncovered bits of the past. Take a tour of the lab and learn what happens to artifacts once they leave the site. Tour the living history exhibits and discover how researchers use scant evidence to reconstruct the past. The archaeology excavations will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and living history sites are open until 5 p.m. For more information about the museum, archaeology, or this event visit www.stmaryscity.org or call 240-895-4990 or 800-SMC-1634   A Nomenclature of Gnomons  Mystery Medal   Coin Weights  The Mystery of the Bell Armor on theMarylandFrontier                            ... 06/24/2009

St. Mary's College of Maryland Presents:The 2009 Governor's Cup Yacht RaceJuly 31 & August 1, 2009      St. Mary's College of Maryland is hosting the 36th Governor's Cup and making it a great race for you! The Governor's Cup has enjoyed a tremendous tradition of beautiful night racing on the Chesapeake.  Bring your Corinthian spirit. The SI's is altered this year Visit:    St. Mary's College  for information. One of sailing's top 10 parties featuring live music, food vendors, and awards ceremony.Date: 7/31/2009 - 8/1/2009Location: St Mary's College WaterfrontSt. Mary's City, Maryland 20686 County: St. Mary'sHours: Fri, 5pm (race); Sat, 12N-10pm (party)Phone: 240-895-4381Website: smcm.edu   2009 Race Documents & Links 2009 Governor's Cup Race Registration 2009 Photography Competition En... 06/24/2009

Celebration of Maryland's 375th Birthday! The 11th year of summer evening entertainment for the community will feature world-class music, food from local vendors, and a fireworks display on Saturday. Festival Information!  For more information, visit the River Concert Series Web site at www.riverconcertseries.com.       June 19th and 20th, Maryland 375 Birthday Celebration June 19th and 20th, Terrae Maraie: A Creation Story June 26th, Uncommon Men July 3rd, It's a Fifties 4th July 10th, An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein July 17th, The Young and the Gifted July 24th, The Real Deal July 31st, The Big Finish Monique Hailer  - OBrien Realty Mobile: (443)532-5407 (O) (410)326.0000 (F)410.326.0304 Email: moniquehailer@mris.com   Web:  Southern Maryland Waterfront    I write many posts abo... 06/14/2009

MARYLAND'S BIRTHDAY BASH Celebrate Maryland's 375th anniversary at the place where it all began! Location:  Historic St. Mary's City Date:  June 20, 2009 Step onboard a visiting tall ship or take a skipjack ride. Try a make-take activity at a living history site.  Try colonial dancing, watch American Indian dancing, and enjoy period entertainment. Shop dozens of purveyors of fine goods, from reproduction items to fine arts. Relax with live music by Calico Jack, David Norris, Ship's Company, and David Hildebrand. Wrap up your day with a special River Concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland and fireworks. All activities free!   LOCATION Historic St. Mary's City is located off Route 5 in scenic Southern Maryland. Travel time is less than two hours from Washington, D.C. and Annapolis and... 06/07/2009

 Saturday, May 09, 2009 - Sunday, May 10  Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, Piney Point. Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM. Sun: Noon - 4 PM. Maritime exhibits, demonstrations, kid's activities, food, lighthouse tours. Potomac River Wade In on Saturday! Fun for the whole family. Free. HC. 301-994-1471. www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums Celebrate 375 Saturday, May 09, 2009  Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville, off Route 235. 8 AM - 3 PM. Perennials, Annuals, trees, herbs, grasses, shrubs, vegetables and hanging baskets plus food and drinks, crafts, gifts, and other suprises! Free. 301-373-6607. www.summerseat.org  Saturday, May 16, 2009  COSMIC Symphony, Great Mills High School, Great Mills, off Route 246. 7 PM. Don't miss Maryland's Artists of Tomorrow as they display their interpretations... 05/04/2009

THE ANNUAL ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND (SMCM) WORLD CARNIVAL COMES TO TOWN! Location:  St. Mary's College of Maryland, Admissions Field Date:  April 18, 2009 Time:  12 Noon - 5 PM Admission is Free The annual SMCM World Carnival comes to town on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - bringing food and fun for the whole family.  Admission is free and the event is open to the public.  The activities will take place on the colleges' admissions filed on Fisher Rd. off Route 5 in St. Mary's City located in St. Mary's County in Southern Maryland.  For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (240)--895-4209 or visit the college's website at www.smcm.edu     04/12/2009