MARCH EVENTS FOR EVERYONE UNDER $10
College Park Aviation Museum Art Contest
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Date:
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Through Friday, April 30
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Location:
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
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Event Description:
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The art contest is open to grades K-12 and college students. All forms of artwork are accepted. The top entries will be on display at the museum and a prize will be awarded to the winner of each category. For more detailed information and rules call 301-864-6029 or go to www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com.
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Cost:
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Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-18, FREE/children under 2
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Contact:
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301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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Exhibit: "In Plane View"
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Date:
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Through June 11, 2010
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Time:
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10 am-5 pm, daily
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Location:
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
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Event Description:
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This exhibition features large format photographs by Carolyn Russo showcasing the aesthetic quality of some of the National Air and Space Museum's iconic aircraft. With close-up facets, sculptural forms and lifelike elements, "In Plane View" directs viewers' attention to the often overlooked, simple elegance of aircraft design. Russo exposes the bold colors, textures, shapes, and patterns that characterize diverse flying machines and with her lens transforms technology into art. This exhibition has been organized by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
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Cost:
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Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under (Group tours by appointment)
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Contact:
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301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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Afternoon Aviators
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Date:
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Fridays, January-June
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Time:
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2-4:30 pm
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Location:
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
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Event Description:
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Join us for fun hands-on aviation themed activities. A weekly series for children ages five and up.
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Cost:
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FREE with museum admission.
Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under
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Contact:
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301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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Mad Science
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Date:
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Saturday, March 6
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Time:
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11 am & 1 pm
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Location:
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
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Event Description:
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Before Wilbur and Orville could even begin to build an airplane, they had to understand the science that makes flying possible. Join Mad Science of Washington D.C. for an exciting and interactive program about science. Tickets will be available on the day of the show.
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Cost:
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Fee: $5/person (includes museum admission)
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Contact:
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301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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Love 2 Dance Summit Enrollment Deadline and Summit
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Date and Time:
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Enrollment Deadline: Sunday, February 28
Summit Date: Saturday, March 6, 11:30 am-4:30 pm
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Event Description:
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Come celebrate and share your love of dance with other teens. Enjoy
a fun-filled and informative day of dance workshops, performances,
and sessions about the great opportunities in the field of dance. Click here to view the registration form.
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Ages:
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12-18
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Fee:
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$15 for individuals, $10 each for groups of five or more.
Cost covers participation in all workshops, box lunch, and souvenir bag.
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Location:
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Joe’s Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
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Information:
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301-699-1819 (phone)
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Concert: The Society for the Preservation of African American Arts
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Date and Time:
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Saturday, March 6, 2 pm
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Event Description:
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Singing slave songs, spirituals, and reenacting slaves living on a plantation in the 1800s, the singers will captivate audiences of all ages. Advance payment & reservations required.
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Ages:
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Ages 10 & up
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Fee:
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Tickets: $10/Friends of Montpelier; $15/Non-Members
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Location:
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Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
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Information:
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301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
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7th MD Company A U.S. Drill Day
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Date:
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Saturday, March 6
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Time:
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12 noon-4 pm
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Location:
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Marietta House Museum
5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale 20769
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Event Description:
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Civil War re-enactors demonstrate military drills, weaponry and tacticals. FREE admission for the demonstration. No reservations necessary.
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Cost:
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House tour fee: $3/adults, $2/seniors & groups, $1/ages 5-18, FREE/ages 4 & under
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Contact:
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301-464-5291; TTY 301-699-2544
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Kids' Day Out: Junkyard Pirates
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Date:
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Wednesday, March 10
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Time:
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10:30 am
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Location:
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Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington 20744
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Event Description:
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Come with Captain Jack Sparetire, Flotsam, Jetsam, and the rest of the Junkyard Pirates, (puppets made from recyclables), as they embark on a hilarious musical adventure. This program emphasizes the importance of recycling and protecting the environment as the Junkyard Pirates battle the evil Landfill.
All ages welcome.
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Cost:
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$5/person
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Contact:
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301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803
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Hands-On History Day: Be a Woodturners Apprentice
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Date:
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Saturday, March 13 & Sunday, March 14
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Time:
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10 am-12 noon
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Location:
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Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
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Event Description:
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Work in a woodturner’s shop and help make chairs the old-fashioned way. Learn how the legs and spindles were turned on a foot-powered treadle lathe. You’ll get to sand and polish them, and weave the seats. When you’re done, you’ll get your very own apprentice’s contract that you’ll fill out yourself with a quill pen and ink! Reservations recommended.
Ages 5 & up
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Cost:
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$7/child
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Contact:
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301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
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Spring History Lecture Series: Ft. McHenry, Birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner
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Date:
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Wednesday, March 17
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Time:
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7:30 pm
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Location:
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Montpelier Mansion
9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708
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Event Description:
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The talks are enlightening, the atmosphere relaxed, and the refreshments, delicious! Tonight’s lecture features Vince Vaise, a Park Ranger with the National Park Service, who will speak on the events that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the Star Spangled Banner. No reservations required.
Ages 12 & up
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Cost:
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FREE
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Contact:
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301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544
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Scout Wings Day
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Date:
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Saturday, March 27
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Time:
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12 noon-4 pm
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Location:
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College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park 20740
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Event Description:
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Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of all levels are welcome to explore the history of aviation and science of flight with a variety of fun, educational activities. Pre-registration is required. Call the museum for details.
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Cost:
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Fee: $4/scout
Museum admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 2-18, FREE/children under 2
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Contact:
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301-864-6029; TTY 301-699-2544
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Folk Arts Badge Program for Junior Girl Scouts
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Date:
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Wednesday, March 31 & Thursday, April 1
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Time:
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12 noon-4 pm
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Location:
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Darnall's Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro 20772
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Event Description:
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Junior Girl Scout troops can fulfill the requirements for their Folk Arts Badge by visiting the Museum to study portraits, photographs and antiques. Two traditional arts & crafts projects are included. Groups consists of 8-16 scouts. Reservations required in advance.
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Cost:
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$7/scout (badge not included)
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Contact:
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301-952-8010; TTY 301-699-2544
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