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SBA Sponsored Events:
Solomons Island Calendar of Events
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Annmarie Garden Calendar
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Calvert Marine Museum Calendar
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Calvert County Events
January 2010
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February 2010
Friday, February 19
First FREE Friday RESCHEDULED
Calvert Marine Museum
Museum open and free to
the public, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Annapolis Bluegrass
Coalition will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
FREE
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March 2010
Sunday, March 7
Celtic Workshop & Concert by Le Vent De Nord sponsored by the Celtic
Society of Southern Maryland.
Calvert Marine Museum
Workshops by band members from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30
p.m. in the museum auditorium. Tickets are $25 with family discounts
available. For more information, register for workshops, or purchase
tickets, visit www.cssm.org/tickets.
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
An SBA Signature Event -
10th Annual Taste of Solomons
11am - 4pm
The 10th annual Taste of Solomons on Saturday, March 27 is where you can
sample what this vibrant little island has to offer. This year along with
the culinary delights of the island, we will be offering cocktails,
mocktails, art, artisans, vendors and services - a real taste of Solomons'
lifestyle. Visit participating local restaurants to try samples of their
finest fare accompanied by wine, beer, specialty drinks, and non-alcoholic
beverages. Ticket are $4 per tasting and will be available at each
participating restaurant and at the Visitor Center directly across from
the Calvert Marine Museum. CLICK HERE
FOR MORE DETAILS.
Saturday, March 27th, 2010“
A Taste of Tremler” show at Carmen’s Gallery
Carmen’s Gallery has planned a gallery show to coincide with Solomons’
popular “Taste of Solomons”. The exhibition will feature new original
paintings by Russian artist Yuri Tremler. Tremler’s oil paintings feature
restaurant and bar scenes as well as some street scapes. The show will
open Saturday at 11 am for the event and continue through the weekend. For
more info, call the gallery at 410.326.2549 or visit the website at
www.carmensgallery.com. The
public is invited to attend the free event.
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April 2010
Monday, April 5
Otter Breakfast
Calvert Marine Museum
9 a.m. Go behind the scenes to talk
with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will be
provided. Children must be 8 years or older and accompanied by an adult to
participate. Fees are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.
Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Thursday, April 29 through Saturday May 1st
Charity
Auction to benefit the Arc of Southern Maryland
Maertens is hosting a Charity Auction
to benefit the Arc of Southern Maryland. April 29 through May 1st,
Maertens will be showcasing over 100 pieces of jewelry in a silent auction
with bids starting at up to 50% off retail. 10% of all the sales will be
donated to the Arc of Southern Maryland. The event will take place at
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May 2010
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Thursday, April 29 through
Saturday May 1st
Charity Auction to benefit the Arc of
Southern Maryland
Maertens is
hosting a Charity Auction to benefit the Arc of Southern
Maryland. April 29 through May 1st, Maertens will be
showcasing over 100 pieces of jewelry in a silent auction
with bids starting at up to 50% off retail. 10% of all the
sales will be donated to the Arc of Southern Maryland. The
event will take place at Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts
located in the Solomons Town Center.
Saturday-Sunday, May 01-02,
2010
5th Annual Solomons Maritime Festival
Calvert Marine Museum
Taking place annually in early May, the Calvert Marine
Museum celebrates Southern Maryland traditions with the
Solomons Maritime Festival. Building on the successful
Chesapeake Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, the festival
will takes place on the museum’s scenic waterfront campus.
The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show features exhibits
from over 60 collectors of antique and classic boats, and
vintage marine outboard and inboard engines.
Thursday, May 6
The Calvert County Farmers Market in
Solomons
Officially starts on Thursday, May 6th, 4p.m. to 8 p.m. in
the Riverwalk Parking Lot, north of the pavilion. The
farmers market will operate every Thursday evening through
November 18th. This year, we will have at least eight farm
vendors and one seafood vendor at this market
Thursday, May 13 - Sunday, May 23
Solomons Paint the Town
The lovely waterfront town of Solomons, Maryland is the
setting for a plein air festival! If you’ve never
experienced an event of this kind, consider visiting the
picturesque Solomons community for a weekend of art and
entertainment. Click
Here for Details
Saturday, May 15
Carolyn Egeli
Gallery Show
Carmen’s Gallery will be featuring the work of this year’s Plein Air
judge Carolyn Egeli in a gallery show Saturday, May 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
Egeli, a life long resident of Valley Lee, grew up in a family of
artists. She studied at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and is
a renowned portrait and landscape artist. Her children and siblings
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June 2010
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July 2010
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Sunday, July 4th
An SBA Signature Event -
SOLOMONS FIREWORKS
Dusk
In
The
annual Solomons fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 4th.
Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be
viewed from the Riverwalk. In the event of rain on July 4th, the
display will take place on Monday, July 5th.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.
Sunday, July 4th
Fireworks Cruise
8 p.m. till . . . Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy
hors d'oeuvres. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext.
41.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sharkfest
Calvert Marine Museum
Taking place in early July, the Calvert Marine Museum focuses on
Sharks - both living and fossilized, during its annual Sharkfest!
Touch the rough hide of a shark in the shark touch tank. Have your
picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn
the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a
20-million-year-old shark’s tooth in the Discovery Room. The day
will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts,
displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. All
activities free with museum admission.
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August 2010
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September 2010
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Saturday, September 18 – Sunday, September 19
ARTSFEST '10 Fine Arts Festival
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center
Recognized as Southern Maryland's finest outdoor arts festival,
Artsfest offers a weekend of art, music, food, wine, fine brews, and
free art activities for all ages. 10 am - 5 pm, Annmarie Garden
Sculpture Park & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons
http://www.annmariegarden.org/Events/Artsfest/index.htm
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October 2010
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October 2-3, 2010
Solomons Offshore Grand Prix presented by Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet
It's official, the Jersey
Boyz are back, but this time the OPA National Championship Race will
be determined in the waters off Solomons Island. GEICO has teamed
with Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat
Association and our sponsors to secure a knock-down, drag-out race
course in front of the main sea wall on Solomons Island. Spectators
and fans will find plenty of parking and up-close viewing of some of
the worlds fastest boats on the water today, racing for the
Championship, including the World Famous Miss GEICO. Presented by
Bayside Toyota/Chevrolet, Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association, OPA,
GEICO, Miss Geico Racing.
www.solomonsrace.com.
October 9 & 10, 2010
Patuxent River Appreciation Days
Calvert Marine Museum
10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is an annual festival, which
creates awareness, recognition, and promotion of the economic,
social, recreational, cultural and historical impact of the
tributaries and environs of the Patuxent River and the basin through
which it flows. The festival is held annually on Columbus Day
Weekend. The festival brings together, and reflects the continuing
commitment of, the community, county and state government agencies,
the Calvert Marine Museum, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, and
other historical and environmental groups, which share a desire to
preserve the Patuxent River and to celebrate its positive influence
on the area’s quality of life, in the past, present, and future.
http://www.pradinc.org
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Halloween in the Garden
Annmarie Garden, Solomons
Looking for something SPOOKtacular to do for Halloween? Try bringing
the family to the Garden for a safe and spook-free daytime
trick-or-treating event. Non-profit organizations, outreach
programs, local businesses and entrepreneurs participate by
decorating their space in a haunted theme, dressing in holiday
costumes, and handing out goodies. Children are able to meander
through the woods along the paved pathway, free of vehicles, and
receive candy from reputable organizations and businesses within
their own community. Free ooky, spooky art activities are always
provided. Free parking is located adjacent to the Garden. Dress the
whole family and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating in the garden and
unique photo opportunities with the boo-tiful decorations!
http://www.annmariegarden.org/Events/Halloween/
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Calvert Marine Museum
Monster Mash Cruise
This cruise is for the little goblins and their families.
Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 -
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November 2010
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December 2010
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December 4th-5th
An SBA Signature Event -
SOLOMONS
CHRISTMAS WALK
6th:
6-9 p.m. Christmas Walk Gala
7th: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Stroll Solomons' candlelit streets, browse in
unique shops. Enjoy art, music, entertainment, puppet show and boat
light parade.
December 4, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Garden In Lights: a
glorious walk-through light show
Annmarie Garden
6:00pm - 9:00pm nightly; weather permitting
This popular holiday tradition is now an enchanting WALK THROUGH
light show. Surround yourself and your family with colorful
one-of-a-kind creations as you walk the 1/4 mile loop. Mythical
creatures, spectacular wild animals, illuminated works of art,
hidden beasts, and more will delight all ages. As always, the
Holiday I Spy game will challenge guests to find the hidden
features. After your walk, enjoy a hot drink, entertainment, the
Ornament Show, the Celebrations Glass Exhibit, and more in the Arts
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