Event Highlights | November 2008
Annapolis:
Whimsical Musical That’s Every Bit Seussical
Children of all ages (yes, that includes “kids” at heart) won’t want to miss one of the most celebrated returns of the holiday season when Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical takes the stage at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore this November 11–23. The tale told in rhyme follows the lonely Grinch who gets more than anticipated in his plot to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. (410) 547-SEAT or
www.france-merrickpac.com.
Celebrate Family Literacy Day
On November 1, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will host the 13th Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Festival, bringing together the most celebrated children’s authors of today, along with celebrity book readings, performances, workshops, illustration demonstrations, and much more. The free, daylong event promises to be fun for the family. (800) 444-1324 or
www.kennedy-center.org.
Queen of Rock & Roll
Eight-time Grammy Award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner has hit the road, embarking on a 43-city tour that runs from California to the UK. The new stage show will see Turner performing hit after career-spanning-hit. She’ll be at Washington, D.C.’s Verizon Center for two nights, November 23–24. (410) 547-SEAT or
www.verizoncenter.com.
Kings of the Court
Can Washington Wizards All Stars Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison shoulder the team’s success until Gilbert Arenas returns from injury? Find out this November as the Wiz kick-off the ’08–’09 season with seven home games this month at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. (410) 547-SEAT or
www.verizoncenter.com.
Historic Home Beacons
Stately turn-of-the-century homes will open their doors and illuminate all who enter during the Historic Annapolis Foundation’s 17th Annual Candlelight Tour on the evenings of November 7–8. This year’s homes are located along King George, Prince George, East, Randall, and Martin streets and span three centuries of architecture throughout historic downtown Annapolis. (410) 267-8146 or
www.annapolis.org.
Duck, Duck, Goose
An Eastern Shore highlight of the year, the annual Waterfowl Festival, now in its 38th year, will be held November 14–16 at venues throughout historic Easton. The weekend offers the ultimate outdoors experience with world-class artwork and sculpture, waterfowl carving demonstrations, collectible decoys, retriever/fly-fishing/stunt dog demonstrations, children’s activities, evening concerts, food, wine tastings, and much more. (410) 822-4567 or
www.waterfowlfestival.org.
Symphonies From 1708 to 2008
On November 7–8, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the City of Annapolis charter with the program Three Symphonic Centuries at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis. From Correlli’s Concerto Grosso, written in 1708, to the winning composition from the Annapolis Charter 300 Young Composers Competition, the program features four works that span the evolution of symphonic composition. (410) 263-0907 or
www.annapolissymphony.org.
Eastern Shore:
Hop in, the Water’s Fine
Test your mettle by taking a swim at Betterton Beach in the 3rd Annual Goose Bump Jump on Saturday, November 15, at noon. The event begins with a costume contest on the beach, follows with the ceremonious dunking of participants in the frigid waters of the Bay, and concludes with a pig roast. All proceeds benefit adults with developmental disabilities. Minimum pledge to participate in the jump is $25, and the pig roast costs $10 for nonjumpers. Call (410) 778-7303 or visit www.kentcenter.org for more information.
The Dukes of Dorchester
Cooter and the iconic “General Lee” car, both of Dukes of Hazzard fame, hightail it to this year’s Grand National Waterfowl Hunt in Cambridge’s Sailwinds Park at the Grandtastic Jamboree on Friday, November 21, beginning at 4 p.m. Presented by the Grand National Waterfowl Association, the evening includes performances by Cooter’s Garage Band; Barry Bales, bassist for bluegrass favorite Alison Krauss and Union Station; the Shore’s own Bird Dog Wheeler and the Road Kings; and an appearance by baseball standout Jeff Treadway. Tickets cost $35–40. Call (410) 228-0111 for more information.
Dog Day Afternoons
Thousands of dogs will perform at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center from November 7–9 during the Salisbury and Mispillion Kennel Club Dog Shows. Awards offered include Best in Show, Best Bred by Exhibitor, and Best Puppy in Show as dogs compete in conformation, in which judges examine how well a dog conforms to the breed’s standards; obedience, in which dogs must perform a series of exercises; and rally, which tests a dog’s ability to react to certain commands. Competitions and awards range in times throughout the weekend. Admission is $5 per day for adults and $1 per day for students. Call (410) 548-4900 or visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org for more information.
Festival of Trees Celebrates 23rd Season
Talbot Hospice Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees is themed “The Stars Come Out at Christmas.” From November 28 through December 2, Christmas trees at various locations in Easton are decorated based on Christmas movies and holiday TV shows. Other festival highlights include a preview party, holiday home tours, daddy-daughter dances, and a Fun Run. Call (410) 819-FEST or visit www.talbothospice.org for more information.
Mids vs. Irish in Charm City
For the first time in 44 years Navy will face Notre Dame with a bit of momentum. After more than four decades of frustration, Navy defeated Notre Dame last November 46–44 in triple overtime, ending the longest all-time college football consecutive wins streak by one team over another. This year, the two teams square off on November 15 at noon in Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. For tickets, call (800) US4-NAVY or send an e-mail to tickets@usna.edu.
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