Garden in Lights Entertainment Schedule
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons has released its entertainment schedule for Annmarie Garden in Lights for the 2016 holiday season.
The award-winning light show will be open for viewing from Dec. 2, 2016, to Jan. 1, 2017, evenings from 6 to 9 pm. The park will be closed Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 24, and 25.
Get ready to be filled with holiday cheer while enjoying the spectacular light show, nightly entertainment, a holiday café, and terrific shopping. The heart of the show is the incredible handmade light sculptures, created by Annmarie staff. The sculptures vary from airplanes to zebras, and are carefully arranged into imaginative vignettes. As guests stroll the garden path, they’ll be transported to a spectacular world of more than a million glittering bulbs, along with music, snow, and other surprises around each corner. Take your family on a magical trip to Annmarie Garden in Lights where they will be surrounded by wild animals, princesses, mythical beasts, race cars, dinosaurs, outer space, sea creatures, pop culture, and so much more.
“We are a light show like no other in the region and pride ourselves on the fact that everything you see is created and produced right here. Our sculptures are original and exciting, and each year our goal is to outdo the last,” Stacey Hann-Ruff, director of Annmarie Garden, said.
Each night at Annmarie Garden in Lights includes live entertainment, beautiful arts exhibits, the Hardesty Haven Holiday Café, unique shopping in the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Ornament Show and Sale, and much more. Special nights during the season include Santa Night, Scout Caroling, and Pet Night. Golf cart tours also are available. Admission is $6; free for children 4 and younger; and free for Annmarie Garden members. Visit Annmarie online at the website listed above for information about special discount nights.
Admission is $6; free for children (4 and younger); members free.
Entertainment Schedule
Dec. 2 6-9 pm — entertainment is Thistle Dancers, Highland Scottish dance, and Chesapeake Bay Hoop Troupe, LED hula hooping (outside).
Dec. 3 6-9 pm — The Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, original choreography and dance variety.
Dec. 4 6-9 pm — Chad Jones, classical guitar.
Dec. 8 6-9 pm — Lissie Deere, eclectic piano.
Dec. 9 6-9 pm — COSMIC Flute Choir, performing Christmas carols and songs, and the Scouts will be caroling along the path. It’s Scout & ROTC Night, wear your Scout or ROTC badge, or pin and enjoy $1 off admission.
Dec. 10 6-9 pm — Some Assembly, folk, Celtic and classical music, and Chesapeake Bay Hoop Troupe, LED hula hooping (outside).
Dec. 11 6-9 pm — Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and then enjoy the light show. 3-5 pm – Pet photos with Santa; 6-9 pm; Kids photos with Santa. Sorry, pets cannot stay for the light show; bring them back on Pet Night Jan. 1 from 6-9pm.
Dec. 14 6-9 pm — Eric Skow & Bob Pfeiffer, rock, folk & country music, and the George Washington Carver Elementary School Primary Chorus, outdoor caroling. It’s First Responder Night sponsored by Southern Solutions; special admission offer for Police, EMS, Fire & Hospital staff (with valid ID) + 2 guests.
Dec. 15 6-9 pm — Kristin Rebecca, holiday and classical harp. It’s Pajama Night, wear your PJs and enjoy $1 off admission.
Dec. 16 6-9 pm — Captain John, holiday music, and the Mill Creek Middle School Chamber Chorus, outdoor caroling.
Dec. 17 6-9 pm — Bootleggers, folk, country and swing.
Dec. 18 6-9 pm — Steven Gellman, folk music.
Dec. 19 6-9 pm — Melanie Young, world, classical, sacred harp music.
Dec. 20 6-9 pm — Sax Appeal, eclectic jazz. It’s Superfan Night; wear your favorite team jersey and enjoy $1 off admission.
Dec. 21 6-9 pm — Ben and Lucy Paskoff, classical, pop and holiday piano music, and the George Washington Carver Elementary Primary Chorus, outdoor caroling. It’s Military Night sponsored by Schneider Orthodontics; special admission offer for active military and veterans (with valid ID).
Dec. 22 6-9 pm — Spencer Joyce, rock music. It’s Holiday Sweater Night; wear your finest and enjoy $1 off admission.
Dec. 23 6-9 pm — Pamela Saalbach & Friends, folk, world, celtic music.
Dec. 26 6-9 pm — Pat Willis & Friends, country, folk, eclectic music.
Dec. 27 6-9 pm — Calvert high School Chamber Orchestra.
Dec. 28 6-9 pm — Military Night sponsored by College of Southern Maryland; special admission offer for active military and veterans (with valid ID).
Dec. 29 6-9 pm — The Garrett Music Academy, student performances. It’s Educator Night sponsored by IHI-Kiewit, Cove Point; special admission offer for Calvert & St. Mary’s County teachers (with valid ID).
Dec. 30 6-9 pm — The Garrett Music Academy, student performances, and Chesapeake Bay Hoop Troupe LED hula hooping (outside).
Dec. 31 6-9 pm — It’s Family Game Night; enjoy family games, Play-n-Trade and High Tide Games will be here with interactive games.
Jan. 1 6-9 pm — It’s Pet Night; bring your well-behaved pet on a short leash, $2 per pet. Admission is $6.
For more about Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, visit their Leader member page.
