Events to Include Theater, Musical and Dance Presentations, Literary Readings
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its 2018-19 fine arts program, a schedule of events that includes dramatic, comedic and musical theater for adults and children, performances of Latin, barbershop, jazz and classical music, visual arts and dance and literary lectures.
“The Division of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education is enthusiastic about our upcoming fine arts season,” said CSM Communication, Arts and Humanities Chair Dr. Stephen Johnson, noting that two new directors will be working on productions this year. “CSM alumnus Kenneth Waters and assistant technical director Erik Braun will be directing Children’s Theatre and Cause Theatre shows, respectively.”
In addition to annual music ensemble concerts and recitals, the college will present theatrical events at the Children’s Theatre. This year’s fall production is of the
classic “Frankenstein.” The spring production is “African-American Folk Tales: The Tales of Br’er Rabbit,” by CSM alumnus Kenneth L. Waters Jr. This comedy tells the story about what happens when a schoolteacher asks his students to act out the folk tales of Br’er Rabbit. CSM Main Stage productions this year include “Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’,” a twist on a Dicken’s classic, and a spring presentation of the musical “Pippin.”
CSM Cause Theatre productions, presentations designed to raise timely and provocative issues, will feature the themes of parity and sibling relationships in the fall production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” and the issue of racial inequity in the spring production of “Hate Crimes.” Information on all CSM theatrical productions is available at www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Music performances include the Ward Virts Concert Series at the Prince Frederick Campus and the Benny C. Morgan Series at the Leonardtown Campus. Both of these series are presented for free to the college and community thanks to the financial assistance of generous donors and funding from the CSM Foundation, the Arts Council of Calvert County and the Maryland State Arts Council. For dates and musician bios related to the Ward Virts series, visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index .
For information on artists participating in the Benny C. Morgan series, visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
“To celebrate CSM’s 60th Anniversary, the Prince Frederick Ward Virts Concert Series and the Leonardtown Benny C. Morgan series will feature performances by both dynamic DC-area chamber ensembles as well as returning artists from the CSM faculty and alumni,” Johnson said.
In time for the holidays, musical offerings include CSM’s Choral Concert, Barbershop Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Latin Ensemble Concert and Student Honors Recital. “The music program will continue to combine ensembles for the annual winter concerts in December with the Latin and Jazz Ensembles sharing an evening, and the Chorale, Chamber Choir and Barbershop Chorus combining for another evening event,” Johnson said. For information on CSM ensembles, visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/.
End-of-semester dance presentations will again be performed by students in CSM’s dance program.
“The visual arts will continue the tradition of high caliber guest exhibits and the annual student juried art show in the spring,” Johnson added.
Art exhibits are presented for free from September through May 2019 at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus. These exhibitions include landscapes, photography, mixed media and student works. For dates and artist bios, visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
The Connections Literary Series features readings by professional writers as well as fall and spring literary publications representing submissions in poetry, short story, photography and art from students and the Southern Maryland community. Readings will be posted on the Connections web page at www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/.
Season pass memberships are available for $64 to receive one ticket to each of the 16 performances this season (Connections Literary Series not included). Those with season passes have front-line privileges for seating once the theater opens for each performance. For information, contact the box office at bxoffc@csmd.edu or 301-934-7828.
For all arts schedules and additional information, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM’s campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two-week advance notice. If you are interested in these services, please contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.
Calendar
CSM’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Gallery: Rob O’Neill, “Rest Area.” Sept. 4-Oct. 4. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This exhibition will feature painter Rob O’Neill’s landscapes and seascapes. Free. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Cause Theatre: Hawk Talk. 2:30 p.m., Sept. 25. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. A discussion related to the themes raised in the upcoming presentation of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” will be discussed. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/cause/index.
CSM Cause Theatre: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27; 8 p.m., Sept. 28; 2 p.m., Sept. 29. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The college will present Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” a play about middle-aged siblings coming to terms with their lot in life. Due to subject matter, this presentation may not be suitable for all ages. $5. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/cause/index.
CSM Connections Literary Series: Author/historian Jeff Biggers. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Author/historian Jeff Biggers will give a reading of his work, much of which touches on the idea that in dealing with the most challenging issues of every generation, resistance to duplicitous civil authority has defined the American story. $3 in advance; $5 at the event; or $3 with CSM student ID. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-readings/.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: CSM 60th Anniversary Concert. featuring CSM faculty. 3 p.m., Oct. 14. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM faculty will present a concert in honor of the college’s 60th anniversary. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Reni Gower, “Proof Perfect.” Oct. 15-Nov. 8. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Exhibition will feature work by artist Reni Gower, who is also a professor in the Painting and Printmaking Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: CSM Faculty. 3 p.m., Oct. 20. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Members of the CSM faculty will present a concert. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
CSM Fall Connections Magazine Submission Deadline. Oct. 24. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. Authors, poets, photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their works for publication in the CSM Fall Connections Magazine. A reception and reading of published works will be held near the end of the semester. Free. For submission instructions, visit www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-magazineor contact Connections@csmd.edu, 301-934-7864.
CSM Children’s Theatre: “Frankenstein,” 7 p.m., Oct. 25-26; 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Frankenstein,” a play by Victor Gialanella, from the novel by Mary Shelley, will be presented. Set in 19th-century Switzerland, this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. $7 adults and seniors, $5 youth of high school age and younger. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/childrens–theatre/index.
CSM Southern Maryland Concert Band Concert. 8 p.m., Nov. 3. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Southern Maryland Concert Band, under the direction of Michael Peerless, is a community-based concert band comprised of amateur and professional community musicians and CSM students. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger; adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/concert-band/index.
CSM Connections Literary Series: Poet Alan King. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119. Poet Alan King, an author, poet, journalist and videographer, will present a reading of his work. $3 in advance; $5 at the event; or $3 with CSM student ID. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-readings/.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio. 3 p.m., Nov. 11. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio will perform. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Theater Auditions. 6 p.m., Nov. 12-13. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Open auditions will be held for two upcoming CSM productions. Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue. There are roles for performers ages 8 and older. Visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/auditions/index.
CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: Jazz One, “The Great American Songbook.” 3 p.m., Nov. 17. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The group Jazz One will perform American favorites. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Chris Troutman, Time and Line: Drawing and Narrative. Nov. 19-Dec. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Exhibition will feature work by artist Chris Troutman, who draws human figures in contemporary urban settings presented from unexpected vantage points. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Main Stage: Hawk Talk. 2:30 p.m., Nov. 27. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Discussion related to an upcoming Main Stage production. Free. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’.” 7:30 p.m., Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; 8 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and Dec. 7; 2 p.m., Dec. 8. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’,” by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr., depicts a comedic presentation of a Dickens classic. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/.
CSM Student Honors Recital. 3 p.m., Dec. 7. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This recital features selected CSM music students. Free. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Connections Literary Series: Magazine Reading. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Rooms 103/104, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Contributors will read and discuss their published works. Free. 301-934-7864, www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-readings/.
CSM Dance Ensemble Winter Performance. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM dance ensemble to present its winter performance. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger. Adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the performance. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/dance/index.
CSM Chorale and Barbershop Concert. 8 p.m., Dec. 14. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Chorale and Chamber Choir with the Southern Mix Barbershop Chorus will perform. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger;adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/Chorale-and-Chamber-Choir/index.
CSM Latin Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Latin Ensemble, Ritmo Caché, and the CSM Jazz Ensemble will perform. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger; adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/latin-ensemble/index.
CSM Theater Auditions. 6 p.m., Jan. 22-23. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Open auditions for the spring production of “Pippin” will be held. Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song with music for the accompanist. Come dressed to move. There are roles for performers ages 10 and older. 301-934-7828, https://www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/auditions/index.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Sukjin Choi, Path. Feb. 4- March 14, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Exhibition will feature work by ceramic artist Sukjin Choi. Free. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Sahun Hong, piano. 3 p.m., Feb. 10. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Pianist Sahun Hong will perform. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index
CSM Children’s Theatre: “African-American Folk Tales: The Tails of Br’er Rabbit.” 7 p.m., Feb. 14-15; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 16. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “African-American Folk Tales: The Tales of Br’er Rabbit,” by CSM alumnus Kenneth L. Waters Jr., is a comedy about what happens when a schoolteacher asks his students to act out the folk tales of Br’er Rabbit. $7 adults and seniors, $5 youth of high school age and younger. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/childrens–theatre/index.
CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: Keith Wright, flute. 3 p.m., Feb. 23. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Flutist Keith Wright will perform. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Brian Ganz, piano. 3 p.m., March 10. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Pianist Brian Ganz will perform. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Cause Theatre Hawk Talk. 2:30 p.m., March 12. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. A discussion related to the upcoming Cause Theatre production of “Hate Crime” will be presented. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/cause/index.
CSM Cause Theatre: “Hate Crime.” 7:30 p.m., March 14; 8 p.m., March 15-16. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Hate Crime,” by Vincent L. Scarsella, is a legal thriller that deals with race relations. Due to subject matter, including adult language and racial issues, this show is not suitable for all ages. $5. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, https://www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/cause/index.
CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: Creative Concert Group, “Boldness of Beethoven.” 3 p.m., March 16. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The Creative Concert Group will present a concert featuring works by Beethoven. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
CSM Spring Connections Magazine Submission Deadline. March 17. College of Southern Maryland, all campuses. Authors, poets, photographers and artists are encouraged to submit their works for publication in the CSM Fall Connections Magazine. Reception and reading of published works takes place at the end of the semester. Free. For submission instructions, contact Connections@csmd.edu or visit www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-magazine.
CSM 16th Annual Jazz Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 4-5 (area public school jazz band clinic); 8 p.m., April 5-6 (festival concert). College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This annual festival starts with two days of a public school jazz band clinic featuring a guest artist (free admission) and concludes with two concerts, featuring performances by CSM’s Solid Brass Big Band Jazz Ensemble with a special guest artist. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger;adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/Jazz-ensemble/index.
CSM Barbershop Extravaganza. 4 p.m., April 13. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Barbershop Extravaganza features the Southern Mix,under the direction of Paul Douglass, a men’s barbershop chorus consisting of community members and CSM students. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger; adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/barbershop-chorus/index.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Creative Concert Group, “Dvo?ák Reimagined.” 3 p.m., April 14. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Creative Concert Group will present a concert featuring music by Dvo?ák. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. April 22-May 8. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts (FA) Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Exhibition will feature CSM student art. In addition to the month-long exhibit, an award ceremony, which is open to the students, their families and the community, will be held 2:30 p.m. April 30. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Pippin.” 7:30 p.m., April 25; 8 p.m. April 26-27; 7 p.m., May 3; 2 p.m., May 4-5. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Pippin,” a musical with a score by Stephen Schwartz, is the story of one young man’s search of the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/.
CSM Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception. 2:30 p.m., April 30. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Lobby, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. An award ceremony honoring CSM art students is open to the students, their families and the community. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM 7th Annual Renaissance Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 5. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts (FA) Center, Lawn, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Festival activities will take place in two locations. In the FA Theatre, the CSM Theatre Company will present the spring Main Stage production of “Pippin.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for military, seniors, and youth. All other activities, musical performances, face-painting, games, mock combat demonstrations and more will be on the lawn in front of the FA building. Activities are either free or priced by the vendor. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/special-events/renaissance-festival/.
CSM Dance Ensemble Spring Performance. 7:30 p.m., May 6. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM dance ensemble to present its spring performance. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger. Adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the performance. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/dance/index.
CSM Student Honors Recital. 3 p.m., May 10. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Students recommended by CSM’s private studio teachers will perform. Free. 301-943-7828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Pops Concert. 7 p.m., May 11. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Pops Concert will feature performances by the Southern Mix Barbershop Chorus, Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble, CSM Chorale and Chamber Choir. $15 adults, $12 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/Chorale-and-Chamber-Choir/index.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jazz One, “Happening Now.” 3 p.m., May 12. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Jazz One will perform. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Concert Band Concert. 8 p.m., May 18. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Southern Maryland Concert Band collaborates with CSM’s music program in a performance that will feature a variety of music styles. $5 in advance, $7 day of concert; $5 for seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-943-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts