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he parks are alive with the sounds of music and drama. Enjoy a variety of summer evening concerts including jazz, rock ‘n roll, country, soul, hip-hop, and blues music at
parks throughout Prince George’s County. The popular Shakespeare in the Parks program returns with performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a variety of park sites in July. Grab a blanket or lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner and bring your family and friends to relax and enjoy hot fun in the summertime!
Arts on The Waterfront
SUMMER 2012
Performances, Concerts & Summer Cinema ■ Arts on the Waterfront
■ Jazz on the Lawn The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. PPC-PR-PAMO 5/12
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Summer 2012 Performances, Concerts & Summer Cinema
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, Maryland 20737
■ Concerts in the Park— 15th Anniversary Series!
■ Summer Breeze Concert ■ Summer Concerts at Oxon Hill Manor
Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg 301-779-0371, TTY 301-669-2544 Join us for FREE Sunday evening performances as the sun sets over this unique urban watershed. Co-presented by the M-NCPPC, Port Towns Center at Colmar Manor, and Port of Bladensburg Shopping Center JUNE 3, 6 – 7:30 pm N2N Band Soul, Rhythm & Blues JUNE 10, 6 – 7:30 pm U.S. Navy Band – Commodores Jazz Ensemble Jazz JUNE 17, 6 – 7:30 pm Dr. S.O. Feelgood Sweet Soul Music Man Blues, Soul and R&B JUNE 24, 6 – 7:30 pm Kukuwa African Dance Company Pulsating, energetic and lively African drumming and dance
■ Summer of Soul Concerts
JULY 1, 6 – 7:30 pm Blue Sky Puppet Theatre & Mr. D’s the Magician
■ The 34th Annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series
JULY 8, 6 – 7:30 pm Mr. Marcus Young Jazz and R&B
■ Family Movies
JULY 15, 6 – 7:30 pm Trials & Tribulations Entertainment R&B and Go-Go
■ Terrific Tuesdays & Fabulous Fridays
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JULY 22, 6 – 7:30 pm Grupo Miel Band Latin Rhythms, Cumbia, Bachata and Merengue JULY 29, 6 – 7:30 pm Heda Rose Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop AUGUST 5, 6 – 7:30 pm The Uncle Devin Show Musical Children’s Show
AUGUST 12, 6 – 7:30 pm Oasis/Island Sounds Steel Drum, Reggae, Calypso, Soca and African Music
Concerts in the Park – 15th Anniversary Series! On the Green at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700, TTY 301-218-6768 Enjoy 7 weeks of FREE cool tunes at twilight. Family and friends will enjoy a variety of music under the setting sun. Bring a blanket and delight in the harmony on these jivin’ Thursdays. Celebrate 15 years of music at Watkins Regional Park. On July 19, enjoy a performance of The Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Be transported by live music, thrilling swordplay, and Shakespeare’s enchanting poetry…all under the stars. JUNE 21, 7 –8:30 pm Headshine Acoustic & Reggae JUNE 28, 7 –8:30 PM Dee Stone Funk, Jazz and Soul JULY 5, 7–8:30 PM Comfort Zone Jazz and R&B JULY 12, 7 –8:30 pm Higher Hands Vintage Funk, Jazz and Soul July 19, 7 pm Shakespeare in the Parks July 26 , 7 –8:30 pm David Bach Consort Jazz August 2, 7 –8:30 pm Mambo Combo Latin and Caribbean Beats