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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Get Out: Yard Sales, Summer Produce and More

A few events happening in and around Bowie the weekend of July 27-29.

Nature lovers, join entomologist for a Song of Insects Walk at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Baltimore at the Natural History Society of Maryland on 6908 Belair Rd. The event is free, but atendees are asked to RSVP online here or by calling 410-882-5376. The Bowie Community Theater’s production of Love, Sex, & the IRS closes this weekend. The final shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights at the Bowie Playhouse. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased online here. This Saturday is a great day for yard sale and flea market lovers in Bowie. There will be a multi-family yard sale 8 a.m to 11 a.m. at 2418 Pittland Ln., and a Fashionist Flea Market 9 a.m. to noon  at 13604 Old Annapolis Rd.  The final show of Bowie’s free 2012 Saturday Concert …

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Last Chance: Love, Sex, & the IRS

The last shows of the Bowie Community Theater's most recent production are this weekend.

Anyone who hasn’t caught the Bowie Community Theater’s (BCT) production of Love, Sex, & the IRS better do so this weekend because Friday and Saturday are the last chance to see the show. The show synopsis, as printed on BCT’s website: “Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are struggling, out of work musicians in NYC who have been filing their taxes as a married couple, but the jig is up and the I. R. S. is investigating. Add in a cheating fiance, meddling mother and a jealous ex-girlfriend and you have a wild farce with twists of fate, sight gags, mistaken identities and hilarious comic lines!” The last two shows will be at 8 p.m. Friday and again at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students and seniors, and can be …

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Get Out: Baseball, Coffee, Theater, and More

A few happenings around Bowie this weekend.

The Bowie Baysox take on the Binghamton Mets this weekend at Prince George’s Stadium, with games at 7:05 p.m. Friday; 6:35 p.m. Saturday; and 6:05 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online here. On Saturday you can catch a yard sale bargain and help a good cause at the same time. The Church of the Redeemer in Bowie is hosting a White Elephant/Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go to support the church’s ministries. This Saturday’s city-sponsored free concert series will feature the jazz stylings of Project Natalie at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Town Green Park. The Bowie Community Theater production of Love, Sex, and the IRS continues its run at the Bowie Playhouse with performances at 8 p.m. on Friday and …

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Get Out: Music, Theater in Bowie This Weekend

Patch pulls together a few local events in Bowie you might want to check out July 13-15.

The Bowie Community Theater’s production of Love, Sex, & the IRS opens this weekend at the Bowie Playhouse on Friday at 8 p.m. with performances again on Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students or seniors. The Saturday Concert Series at the Town Green Park on Saturday at 2 p.m. will feature acoustic rocker Joe Tichy. The show, sponsored by the city of Bowie, is free. On Sunday, Allen Pond Park will once again host their free Sunday Sunset Concert series at 7 p.m. This weekend will feature Bottle of Blues.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Weekend Planner: Bowie High Dance Show, Spring 5K

Patch rounded up some things to do around Bowie and nearby areas for the weekend of March 23-25.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Bowie Patch found a few ideas listed on the events calendar. Make suggestions by leaving a comment to let us know what you're up to this weekend. Add your own event to the calendar here. Bowie High School Dancers Hit the Stage When/Where: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Why Go? Don't miss the talented students of Bowie High School perform in the third annual dance show that will feature more than 25 acts. Buy tickets at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 adults, $5 for students and children ages 0-18 St. Matthew’s Musical Theatre Troupe Presents Curtains When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Why Go? …

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Week in Review: Bank Robbery, Rising Gas Prices

Read what you missed last week on Bowie Patch.

A man robbed a M&T Bank in Bowie on Wednesday morning by handing a teller a note demanding money, according to police. The man was taken into custody Wednesday after police located him on U.S. Route 301 near Mitchellville Road. Late Tuesday night, residents started reporting that their water was brown. The city announced Wednesday that the discolored water was safe to drink but offered little explanation other than to say that an increase in iron content made the water appear discolored. The Bowie Community Theatre won three Washington Area Theatre Community Honors awards. The group's newest production, Art, opened on Friday and runs through March 31. A Bowie resident won a new car from Nissan of Bowie to celebrate the dealership's recent …

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Weekend Planner: Local Performances, Zumba Fun

Patch rounded up some things to do around Bowie and nearby areas for the weekend of March 16-18.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Bowie Patch found a few ideas listed on the events calendar. Make suggestions by leaving a comment to let us know what you're up to this weekend. Add your own event to the calendar here. Bowie Community Theatre Presents Art When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Bowie Playhouse at Whitemarsh Park Why Go? The story revolves around three men who have their friendships turned upside down when one does "something unimaginable," according to the director's notes. Note that this show has strong adult language. Cost: $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and students Bowie State University Theatre Presents Oleanna When/Where: 3 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Fine and…

Monday, March 12, 2012

Bowie Community Theatre Receives 3 Awards

The Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) awards were announced Sunday as the theater group prepares for a new show opening on Friday at the Bowie Playhouse.

The Bowie Community Theatre received three Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) awards Sunday night. WATCH presents the awards annually to recognize artistic and technical excellence in community theater. The Bowie Community Theatre received nine award nominations for Sordid Lives and Grace and Glorie. The three winners include: The newest production, Art, opens on Friday and runs through March 31. Tickets are $17 for adults; $12 for students and seniors ages 62 and older. Group rates are available. Call 301-805-0219 to reserve tickets. Did you see these shows? Leave a comment to congratulate the winners.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Bowie Community Theatre Receives 9 Award Nominations

The nominations came from the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH), which recognize artistic and technical excellence.

Two productions of the Bowie Community Theatre recently received a total of nine Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) award nominations. The announcement about the award nominations was made on Sunday night, according to John Nunemaker, president of the Bowie Community Theatre. WATCH presents the awards annually to recognize artistic and technical excellence in community theater. "We are very proud and honored by these nominations," said Nunemaker in an email. Sordid Lives received five nominations: Grace and Glorie received four nominations: Leave a comment to congratulate everyone involved in these productions.

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