WALDORF, Md. – Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit here in Southern Maryland! Every week The ArtsFam Podcast will be providing a list of all of the fun things you can do this weekend right here in SoMD. Without further ado, here we go!
- 75th Anniversary: An Evening of Song
Where? The Port Tobacco Players Theater at 508 Charles Street La Plata, MD 20646
When? December 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th
What to Expect? A fun collection of songs from PTP’s prior productions and holiday classics
For more information and tickets, please visit their website here.
- Auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Where? The Newtowne Players at the Three Notch Theatre at 21744 South Coral Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
When? December 11th
What to Expect? Open auditions for NTP’s upcoming play. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, click here.
- Steel Magnolias
Where? The Newtowne Players at the Three Notch Theatre at 21744 South Coral Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
When? December 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th
What to Expect? A dramedy based on the famous Dolly Parton helmed movie by the same name.
For more information and tickets, click here.
- Free Showing of Elf and The Polar Express
Where? R/C Theatres at 44800 Oak Crest Rd, California, MD 20619-2490, United States
When? December 9th
What to Expect? A free showing of either movie
For more information, click here.
- Kris Kringle Christmas Market
Where? The Charles County Fairgrounds at 8440 Fairgrounds Road La Plata, MD 20646
When? December 8th, 9th, and 10th
What to Expect? A fun-filled holiday event complete with local vendors, Santa arriving on a firetruck, fireworks, and more!
For more information, click here.
- Solomons Christmas Walk and Lighted Boat Parade
Where? The Calvert Marine Museum at 14200 Solomons Island Road
Solomons, MD 20688 and all around Solomons
When? December 9th
What to Expect? An annual holiday celebration with vendors, a lighted boat parade, beautiful decorations, and more!
For more information, click here.
- Ice Skate with the Grinch
Where? The Capital Clubhouse at 3033 Waldorf Marketplace Waldorf, MD 20603
When? December 10th
What to Expect? An opportunity to ice skate with the Grinch, a Whoville cocoa bar, and a photo op!
For more information, click here.
- Holly Jolly Lights
Where? All throughout Charlotte Hall. Click here for the map of displays.
When? December 8th
What to Expect? A ridiculous amount of holiday light displays that are all part of a competition!
For more information, click here.
- Flat Iron Christmas
Where? 45840 Flat Iron Road, Great Mills, MD 20634
When? December 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, and 24th
What to Expect? Pony rides, hot chocolate, shops, and more!
For more information, click here.
- Scuba & Santa
Where? The Wellness and Aquatics Center at 22950 Hollywood Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
When? December 9th
What to Expect? A brief scuba lesson and then photo op with Santa!
For more information, click here.
- Meet-and-Greet with Santa
Where? Leonardtown Town Hall
When? December 12th
What to Expect? A disability and baby friendly Santa meet and greet
For more information, click here.
- Holiday Cookie Show
Where? The Port of Leonardtown Winery at 23190 Newtowne Neck Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
When? December 10th
What to Expect? A fancy cookie making event, wine, and door prizes!
For more information, click here.
In this week’s episode of The ArtsFam Podcast, hosts Lindsey Pommerenck and James LePore sat down with Stacey Park, the director of The Newtowne Players’ latest production of Steel Magnolias. Several topics were covered during the interview. Among them were Park’s unique approach to directing, a surprise breakthrough performance by actress Rachel Fusco, an unconventional rehearsal experience, the process of building the set, what it has been like to work with an entirely female cast and crew, and more. To enjoy this interview, check out the newest episode of the podcast at the top of this article!
Stacey Park, on behalf of the Newtowne Players, was generous enough to donate 2 free tickets for viewers of The ArtsFam Podcast. To enter to win, simply contact us by:
Email: James@theartsfam.com or Lindsey@theartsfam.com
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The winner of the 2 free tickets to see Steel Magnolias will be announced later this week!
Join us next Wednesday on The ArtsFam Podcast, and every Wednesday thereafter for a new episode with a brand new list of fun things to do in SoMD and a different guest!
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