Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Annapolis Shakespeare Company to host auditions Monday through Wednesday for ages 13-25.
Are you a young thesbian? The Annapolis Shakespeare Company is looking for actors for the summer performance of “Comedy of Errors” at the Bowie Playhouse in White Marsh Park. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 25 can apply. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Interested parties can apply by sending a headshot and resume to info@AnnapolisShakespeare.org. For more information about the auditions, read the event listing on Patch. Have an event you want featured in our calendar? Add it at bowie.patch.com/events/new.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Patch pulls together a few of the week's can't miss deadlines.
The St. George Players will present their last two perfomances of Noises Off this weekend on May 4 and May 5 at 8:30 p.m. at 7010 Glenn Dale Road in Glenn Dale. The comedic play follows the on and off stage antics of a performing troupe.Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Aspiring actors and actresses, today is your last chance to audition for the Bowie Community Theater production of Love, Sex, and the IRS. Auditions will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Bowie Playhouse. They are casting three to four women and four to five men, ages 20 to 30 and 40 to 65. For more information, call or email Terry Averill at 301-805-0219 or arch.plan@verizon.net. Callbacks will be held on May 2.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Hollywood rolls out its list of blockbusters with The Avengers.
A few sequels, one or two reboots, and Johnny Depp in weird costumes. The summer movie season is about to start. MTV is calling 2012 a nerdy movie summer, and also one of the biggest. Says MTV: It's a crowded landscape to be sure; you'll want to spend your hard-earned theatergoing cash wisely if you want to weed out the fantastic, can't-miss movies from the [ugly], must-miss ones. Here's a few of the movies that will be making a premiere this summer. Which ones excite you the most? Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ring in the county's 317th birthday with a visit to the 12-piece mural created by local high school students.
Students from Bowie, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr., and Frederick Douglass High schools were among those that contributed to a 12-piece mural in celebration of the founding of Prince George’s County, which happened 317 years ago this week, reported the Gazette. About 140 high school students from 12 Prince George's County high schools contributed to the mural, which is permanently on display in the Mall at Prince Georges. The mural is entitled “Gorgeous Prince George’s: Then and Now” in celebration of the county’s founding. Students worked on the mural from March 2011 and June 2011, reported the Gazette. The mural was installed in late October 2011 and unveiled last November. The High School Mural Program was made possible through a partnership …
The 12-hour poetry reading is open to students and community members.
Poets and lovers of poetry won’t want to miss out on Bowie State University’s first-ever 12-hour Poetry Festival, being held on campus on Friday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Students, and community members of all ages are all invited to the campus to either read their own original work or the work of a poet that they love. Poetry will be read all day long, for 12 hours straight. People are also welcome to come and just enjoy the poetry. The Poetry Festival is the brainchild of BSU student and poet Melanie Johnson. Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society member Johnson’s initial idea was for a 24-hour poetry reading, but English professor Monifa Love suggested that they try 12 hours to start. The event is being held outdoors at the Torch, …
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The BSU band will play tonight at The Kennedy Center.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The festival in Gaithersburg touts a large collection Black Memorabilia and toys.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Radio station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a battle of the bands. To be a contestant submit your band's video by noon on Friday.
The country music station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a Battle of the Bands contest that ends at noon on Friday. To enter, submit a YouTube link to a video of your band to the contest site that is no longer than four minutes. Be sure to read the rules. "Six bands will be chosen to perform on May 3rd or May 17th at Growler's in Gaithersburg and compete for the chance to open the day at WMZQ Fest on June 3rd!" according to the contest's website. Read more, including the contest rules at the WMZQ contest page. From the looks of the Facebook comments, a Maryland band called The Sam Grow Band, which frequents such establishments as The Whiskey in Annapolis, seems to be a popular contestant so far. The accompanying video features the 2011 Battle…
Friday, April 13, 2012
The photographer said she wanted to refute hoodie stereotypes.
Reggie Smith
12:36 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Big Reg May god bless his family and relatives, for what Chuck has done over the years with his music he could never be replaced. (you wiil truly be missed)!!!!! more ›