With all the talk about stimulating the economy and of businesses heading to bankruptcy court or shutting down, the question on many people's minds may just be the following. What can I do to stimulate the economy? Thinking about stimulating the national economy may seem too vast and complex for most of us. But locally, we can make an impact.
There are businesses right in our own back yard that are suffering right now, some of which have struggled for some time and have worsened with the economic downturn. How can you make an impact on your local economy, save a little of your own dough, and also enjoy a little culture and leisure at the same time? This spring and summer, save some money and enjoy the offerings at your local theaters. Prince George's County, Maryland has many arts and cultural venues just waiting to be explored. Here is a listing of a few.
Sudha Bhagwat / Photo: flickr.com
John Addison Concert Hall
Harmony Hall Regional Center
10701 Livingston Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744
Arts Center: 301-203-6070, TTY: 301-203-3803
Community Center 301-203-6040, TTY: 301-203-6030
This facility is a converted elementary school that houses a wide variety of activities and community events such as recreation classes and events geared towards children, teens, adults, and seniors.
International series: Sudha Bhagwat Presents India: Its Culture, Costumes and Classical Dance.
Discovering the mystery and majesty of India, hear the textured music of the sitar, see the varied costumes and the percussive Kathak dance.
Monday June 8, 10:30am
Tickets: $5
Afternoon Tea Series B: St. Charles Quartet, Strings
Neil Puzon and Gabe Soloff founded the St. Charles String Quartet in 2004. Their 2007 season included debut performances at the Library of Congress and the Lurman Summer Concert Series.
Wednesday, June 24, 2:00pm
Tickets: Single Tea $15, Series of 4 Teas $40
Russian American Kids Circus / Photo: rakidscircus.org
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD 20784
Box Office: 301-277-1710, TTY: 301-227-0312
The Publick playhouse is committed to making the arts a vital element of the community
Russian American Kids Circus on Stage!
The dazzling young ball-walking, juggling, balancing, bike-riding, acrobats are back with a new show that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and cheering for more.
Tuesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 25, various hours
Tickets by June 30: $8; $7/seniors and groups of 15 or more
Tickets on or after July 1: $10
Greenbelt Arts Center
123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Box Office: 301-441-8770
A community theater known for high-quality shows that showcase the experience and talents of the performers and crews, who manage to fit their love of the performing arts into their busy lives.
Unless otherwise noted, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8pm, Sunday shows begin at 2pm, and tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for seniors and students. Musicals are $18 general admission and $15 for seniors and students.
Catch 22
JUNE 5–20
Catch 22
Directed by Bill Jones, Produced and performed by guest artists OutOfTheBlackBox Theatre Company. A comedy by Joseph Heller on the mal-adaptations human beings make to being at war. A satirical historical fiction, the play is set during the latter stages of WWII. Events in the story are repeatedly described from differing points of view. Its pacing is frenetic, its tenor intellectual and its humor largely absurd, interspersed with moments of grisly realism.
Not recommended for children.
July 10–August 1
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Music, Lyrics and Book by Clark Gesner. Directed and produced by Jeffery Lesniak. Choreographed by Denise A. Levien. Co-Musical Directed by Jennifer DeLong.
Based on Charles Schultz’s comic strip, this delightful musical depicts an average day in Charlie’s life. It is made up of small moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown: Valentine’s Day to baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together into a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
For more information on arts and cultural venues in Prince George's County, go to Prince George's Suite magazine's Art and Culture page.
--PGS Staff
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