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49 West Coffeehouse Winebar and Gallery 49 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-9796
info@49westcoffeehouse.com
 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-midnight Sundays-Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays.
AACC Concert Band Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
 Ray Ascione, director.
AACC Concert Choir Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
 Douglas Byerly, conductor.
AACC Dance Company Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
Artistic director: 410-777-7021
 Lynda P. Fitzgerald, artistic director.
AACC Department of Performing Arts Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
Department chair: 410-777-7030
Coordinator of music: 410-777-7019
 Barbara Marder, department chair.
Douglas Byerly, music coordinator.
AACC Jazz Ensemble Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
 Marty Knepp, director.
AACC Opera Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
 Douglas Byerly, music coordinator.
AACC Orchestra Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
 Anna Binneweg, director.
Adventure Theatre Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd.
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, Md.
301-634-2270
Fax: 301-634-2269
info@adventuretheatre.org
 Since 1952, this organization has presented professional live theater, classes and theatrical arts workshops for children and families.
All Children's Chorus of Annapolis 607 Monterey Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-9191
lizhb@comcast.net
 Liz Barrett, director.
American Craftworks Collection 189B Main St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-1583
Fax: 410-626-1583
amcraftworks@aol.com
 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays.
Annapolis Chamber Orchestra Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-1906
Fax: 410-263-5989
annapolischorale@closecall.com
 J. Ernest Green, music director.
Annapolis Chorale Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-1906
Fax: 410-263-5989
Box office: 410-280-5640
annapolischorale@closecall.com
 J. Ernest Green, music director.
Annapolis Opera Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-267-8135
Fax: 410-267-6440
Box office: 410-280-5640
admin@annapolisopera.org
 Ronald J. Gretz, music director.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre 143 Compromise St.
Annapolis, Md.
Reservations: 410-268-9212
board@summergarden.com
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St., Suite 204
Annapolis, Md.
410-269-1132
Fax: 410-263-0616
Box Office: 410-263-0907
info@annapolissymphony.org
 R. Lee Streby, president; Jose-Luis Novo, music director.
Annapolis Wind Symphony 171 Duke of Gloucester St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-533-8058
Fax: 410-268-9643
info@annapoliswindsymphony.org
 Marc F. Boensel, music director.
Annapolis Youth Chorus Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-1906
Fax: 410-263-5989
annapolischorale@closecall.com
 Laurie J. Hays and Jill Woodward, music directors.
Anne Arundel Community Concert Association 611 Holly Ridge Rd.
Severna Park, Md.
410-647-4881
410-263-9553
 Gale Gillespie, president.
ARTFX 3 Church Cir.
Annapolis, Md.
410-990-4540
877-857-4540
Fax: 410-990-4541
artfxgallery@yahoo.com
 Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. first Sunday of each month for featured artist show.
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County 2666 Riva Rd., Suite 150
Annapolis, Md.
410-222-7949
Fax: 410-222-4068
artsfdn@aol.com
 April Nyman, executive director.
Arundel Vocal Arts Society P.O. Box 4901
623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.
Annapolis, Md.
410-268-3131
 JoAnn Kulesza, music and artistic director.
Aurora Gallery 67 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-9150
jeanataurora@verizon.net
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-8289
Annex office: 410-224-5644
Box office: 410-280-5640
info@balletmaryland.org
 Dianna Cuatto, artistic director.
Bay Theatre Company 275 West St.
275 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-268-1333
info@baytheatre.org
 An equity professional theater company. Lucinda Merry-Browne, artistic and managing director.
Benfield Frame and Art Gallery 485 Jumpers Hole Rd.
Severna Park, Md.
410-544-2299
info@benfieldgallery.com
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.
Bob Hope Performing Arts Center U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Hall, 675 Decatur Rd.
675 Decatur Rd.
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
Carter Barron Amphitheatre Rock Creek Park 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW
16th Street and Colorado Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-426-0486
rocr_carter_barron@nps.gov
 The National Park Service owns this outdoor performing arts space.
Center for the Arts George Mason University Route 123 and Braddock Road
George Mason University
Fairfax, Va.
703-993-8888
Fax: 703-993-8650
 The center offers music, theater and dance by local and internationally recognized performers.
Chaney Gallery Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-5544
Fax: 410-263-5114
info@mdhallarts.org
 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.
Chesapeake Arts Center 194 Hammonds Lane
Brooklyn Park, Md.
410-636-6597
info@chesapeakearts.org
 The facility, in a renovated 1950s high school building, offers a 904-seat main theater, a 110-seat studio theater, an art gallery, dance studios and workshops. David J. Jones is executive director.
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 863
Arnold, Md.
443-758-3157
cysorchestra@gmail.com
 Julien Benichou, music director. Linda Foss, executive director.
Children's Theatre of Annapolis P.O. Box 1785
Annapolis, Md.
410-757-2281
info@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org
 The nonprofit organization works with children 8 and older.
Office address:
Bay Head Park
1661 Bayhead Rd.
Annapolis 21409
Performance address:
Pascal Center for the Performing Arts
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold 21012
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center University of Maryland Route 193 (University Boulevard) and Stadium Drive
Route 193 (University Boulevard) and Stadium Drive
College Park, Md.
301-405-2787
 This 318,000-square-foot performing arts center on the campus of the University of Maryland features six performance halls that vary in size from a 100-seat laboratory theater to a 1,100-seat concert hall. It is home to the university's School of Music and the theater and dance departments, and it hosts performances by world-renowned artists in chamber and early music, world music, jazz, dance and theater. Community artists and schoolchildren are also featured in the center's programs and performances.
Colonial Players 108 East St.
Annapolis, Md.
Box office: 410-268-7373
DAR Constitution Hall 1776 D St. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-628-1776
Events: 202-628-4780
 The 1929 landmark building, which was constructed for the annual convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is the largest concert hall in the District.
Dawson Gallery 44 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-269-1299
Fax: 410-263-5288
tomdawson@dawsongallery.com
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. most Sundays.
DeMatteis Gallery 209 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-267-7860
 Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, by appointment.
Encore Stage and Studio 2515 N. Randolph St.
Arlington, Va.
703-548-1154
info@encorestage.org
 This organization aims to introduce young people to all aspects of theater. Five performances a year produced by and for children take place in the Children's Theatre. Young Actors Studio offers school-year classes and summer programs. Act III presents summer workshops for teenagers 15 and older, and for adults.
Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble P.O. Box 1760
Millersville, Md.
410-897-9299
office@footworks.org
 Eileen Carson Schatz, artistic director.
Ford's Theatre 511 10th St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Box office: 202-347-4833
Fax: 202-347-2561
Group sales: 202-638-2367+Administration: 202-638-2941
membership@fords.org
 Plays and musicals are still presented in this historic theater where President Abraham Lincoln was shot.
Francis Scott Key Auditorium St. John's College 60 College Ave.
60 College Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-2539
 The venue seats 600 for concerts, lectures and special events.
Gallery 209 Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-5544
Fax: 410-263-5114
info@mdhallarts.org
 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.
Harbor City Music Company Chesapeake Arts Center 194 Hammonds Lane
194 Hammonds Lane
Brooklyn Park, Md.
301-681-9199
800-856-9868
harborcitymusic@comcast.net
 Michael Gellert, master director.
Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Ave.
Bethesda, Md.
301-961-6060
Box office: 301-280-1660
info@imaginationstage.org
 This family arts center provides professional theater and arts education for children.
John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7028
cpmona@aacc.edu
 Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, extended hours 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-467-4600
800-444-1324
 The Kennedy Center offers music, dance and theater, and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra. Other affiliated groups include the Washington National Opera, Washington Performing Arts Society, Washington Ballet, Choral Arts Society of Washington, Master Chorale of Washington, Washington Chorus, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, Vocal Arts Society and Young Concert Artists. Daily performances at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage are free.
King William Players St. John's College 60 College Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-2539
La Petite Galerie 39 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-268-2425
410-571-0605 for appointments
 Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays.
Mondays-Wednesdays, open by appointment only.
Lillian Vanous Nutt Room Greenfield Library St. John's College 60 College Ave.
60 College Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-2548
 Exhibits are in the room at the Greenfield Library. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays; 8:30 a.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.-midnight Sundays.
Lincoln Theatre 1215 U St. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-328-6000
Tickets: 202-397-7328
 Opened in 1922 as a theater for African American audiences, this restored and renovated 1,250-seat venue hosts a variety of performances.
Lisner Auditorium George Washington University 730 21st St. NW
730 21st St. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-994-6800
Fax: 202-994-6906
lisner@gwu.edu
 The 1,500-seat venue hosts music, theater and dance performances.
Mahan Hall U.S. Naval Academy
121 Blake Rd.
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
Main St. Gallery 109 Main St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-280-2787
 Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.
Maria's Picture Place 45 Maryland Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-8282
info@mariaspictureplace.biz
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. some Sundays.
Maryland Citizens for the Arts 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Suite 205
Baltimore, Md.
410-467-6700
Fax: 410-467-6400
info@mdarts.org
 The advocacy group works to advance the arts in Maryland. It also runs the Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation, which helps fund arts projects and programs throughout the state.
Maryland Federation of Art's Circle Gallery 18 State Cir.
Annapolis, Md.
410-268-4566
Fax: 410-268-4570
info@mdfedart.org
 Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-263-5544
Fax: 410-263-5114
Box office: 410-280-5640
info@mdhallarts.org
 Lily Openshaw, president of the board of directors.
Linnell Bowen, executive director.
McBride Gallery 215 Main St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-267-7077
301-261-2124
cynthia@mcbridegallery.com
 Hours: 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Extended hours until 9 p.m. Thursdays.
McDowell Hall St. John's College 60 College Ave.
60 College Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-2539
 This noted historic building houses the Great Hall, used for concerts and special events.
Merely Players Chesapeake Arts Center 194 Hammonds Lane
194 Hammonds Lane
Brooklyn Park, Md.
410-636-6597
Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, Md.
410-715-5550
Fax: 410-715-5560
info@merriweathermusic.com
 The outdoor concert venue was designed into a 40-acre woodland setting by architect Frank Gehry. It is midway between Washington and Baltimore. Lawn and pavilion seating can accommodate an audience of more than 15,000.
Mitchell Gallery St. John's College Mellon Hall 60 College Ave.
60 College Ave.
Annapolis, Md.
410-626-2556
 Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, extended hours 7-8 p.m. Fridays. Free.
Moonlight Troupers Anne Arundel Community College Pascal Center for the Performing Arts 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-7230
Performing arts chairman: 410-777-7030
 Barbara Marder, chairman, Department of Performing Arts.
Mount Vernon Community Children's Theater 1900 Elkin St., Suite 225
Alexandria, Va.
703-360-0686
Fax: 703-360-9722
mvcct@verizon.net
 Children's shows are performed at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Hunt Rd., in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Md.
301-581-5100
 A 1,976-seat concert hall and education center. Performances include nationally known acts playing folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes and classical music. Resident artistic partner organizations (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Washington Performing Arts Society, National Philharmonic, Strathmore Presents, Levine School of Music, CityDance Ensemble and the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra) present performances in the concert hall and have classes in the education center.
Musical Artists Theatre Chesapeake Arts Center 194 Hammonds Lane
194 Hammonds Lane
Brooklyn Park, Md.
410-837-0971
info@musicalartiststheatre.com
 Michael and Ruth Hulett, directors.
National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C.
202-628-6161
Tickets: 800-447-7400
dbm@nationaltheatre.org
 This historic theater, which seats 1,676, features music, stage productions and a summer cinema series.
Naval Academy Gospel Choir U.S. Naval Academy
Dept. of Musical Activities, 675 Decatur Rd., Alumni Hall
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
woodall@usna.edu
 Carla Scott, director.
Naval Academy Men's Glee Club U.S. Naval Academy
Dept. of Musical Activities, 675 Decatur Rd., Alumni Hall
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
woodall@usna.edu
 Stephanie Woodall, musical activities department coordinator.
Nissan Pavilion 7800 Cellar Door Dr.
Bristow, Va.
703-754-6400
 The performing arts venue has a capacity of 25,000.
Pasadena Theatre Company P.O. Box 2169
8375 Jumpers Hole Rd., Suite 302
Glen Burnie, Md.
410-975-0200
sharon@pasadenatheatrecompany.com
 Sharon Steele, president.
Pascal Center for the Performing Arts Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Pkwy.
101 College Pkwy.
Arnold, Md.
410-777-2457
Performing Arts Association of Linthicum (PAAL) P.O. Box 321
Linthicum Heights, Md.
410-859-3308
410-859-0434
mabarker25@aol.com
 Jo Barker, president.
Irma Eastland, public relations.
Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Rd.
Cheverly, Md.
301-277-1710
TTY: 301-277-0312
 This county-owned theater offers performing arts for all ages, as well as a monthly Saturday movie accompanied by live entertainment for children.
Puppet Co. 7300 MacArthur Blvd. (at Goldsboro Road)
Glen Echo, Md.
301-320-6668
 Founded in 1983, this theater for children presents puppetry as an art form. Hand puppets, rod puppets, body puppets, marionettes and shadow puppets are used in staged productions.
Round House Theatre 4545 East West Hwy. Bethesda, Md. 20814 and 8641 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, Md.
240-644-1100
Fax: 240-644-1101
roundhouse@roundhousetheatre.org
 A 400-seat theater in downtown Bethesda featuring premieres, current works and contemporary adaptations of the classics, with emphasis on literature-based, language-rich plays. The Round House also offers student matinees, a theater school, an arts day camp and other programs. Round House Theatre Silver Spring is an intimate 150-seat black box theater with flexible staging in downtown Silver Spring that hosts performances by a select group of artistic and community partners, in addition to the company's shows and events.
Shakespeare Theatre 450 Seventh St. NW
Washington, D.C.
Ticket sales: 202-547-1122+Toll free: 877-487-8849
TTY: 202-638-3863+Fax: 202-638-3869
Admin: 202-547-3230
 Founded in 1985, the 451-seat theater is a national-destination theater offering a broad range of works to audiences in the Washington area and across the country.
Singers Madrigale P.O. Box 403
Crownsville, Md.
410-672-2452
donnadervin@hotmail.com
 Donna Dixon Ervin, director.
South County Concert Association P.O. Box--1
Harwood, Md.
410-956-4881
301-261-5802
 Frank Gouin, president.
Betty Knupp, membership chairman.
Talent Machine Company P.O. Box 6418
Annapolis, Md.
410-956-0512
talentmachine@verizon.net
 The group familiarizes young people with the performing arts and produces three full-length musicals each year.
U.S. Naval Academy Barbershop Quartet U.S. Naval Academy Music Department Alumni Hall, 675 Decatur Rd.
Dept. of Musical Activities, 675 Decatur Rd., Alumni Hall
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
woodall@usna.edu
 The "Cleanshave" quartet is part of the academy's Men's Glee Club.
U.S. Naval Academy Women's Glee Club U.S. Naval Academy Department of Musical Activities Alumni Hall, 675 Decatur Rd.
675 Decatur Rd.
Annapolis, Md.
Information: 410-293-2439
Box office: 410-293-8497
woodall@usna.edu
 Stephanie Woodall, musical activities coordinator.
VisionWorkshops 3172 Arundel on the Bay Rd.
Annapolis, Md.
410-990-1611
 Kirsten Elstner, director.
Warner Theatre 13th and E streets NW
Washington, D.C.
Ticketmaster: 202-397-7328
Fax: 202-783-0204
Theater: 202-783-4000
warneradmin@livenation.com
 The theater, with a capacity of 1,847, offers performances by national and international recording artists, as well as theatrical, dance and television presentations. The theater is at 13th and E streets NW. The administrative office is at 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 111, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
West Annapolis Gallery 108 Annapolis St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-295-6880
lizlind@verizon.net
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
Whitehall Gallery 57 West St.
Annapolis, Md.
410-269-6161
fujisleeper@aol.com
 Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sundays.
Wolf Trap Foundation For the Performing Arts 1645 Trap Rd.
Vienna, Va.
Ticket sales: 877-965-3872
Information: 703-255-1900
 The Wolf Trap Foundation presents a range of performing arts and arts-in-education programs, including the Wolf Trap Opera Company and the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. The venue includes two performance spaces: the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Barns at Wolf Trap.

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