March 16, 2025

Plenty to Sing About for COSMIC Symphony

COSMIC Symphony’s next concert, “Song & Dance,” will feature the vocal talents of its 2024 Young Artist Competition winner Ellyanna Tyson, and a classical program. Dates February 22 and 23, 2025.

Folk Music on Tap @ Next Poplar Hill Concert

Music Poplar Hill

James Martin arrives November 8 with his Tyre Isle Band for the Music from Poplar Hill series at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee. MD. The performance will be held from 7:30 to 9:30pm.

Music From Poplar Hill Series Continues

Music

American jazz pianist James Fernando will make a return visit to Music from Poplar Hill in Valley Lee on September 27.

PFLAG & SMCHD’s Youth Art Contest

As part of their “Proud to be Tobacco Free” campaign, PFLAG Southern Maryland and the St. Mary’s County Health Department will hold an art contest for local youth.

Hewitt’s Hopeful Project Will Light Up Lex Park

A public art project installed on the grounds of the Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park will be unveiled at 7pm Friday, April 19. The public is invited to gather to celebrate the lighting of the Hopeful Project sign.

Music Series Welcomes Jazz Vocalist

Music

The Music From Poplar Hill series will feature jazz vocalist Steve Washington on November 17, 2023.

Quilts on Display at Lex Park Library

Quilters

The Pax River Quilters Guild currently has a show at the Lexington Park Library. Quilts made by members will be on display throughout May.

Arts Council to Award Scholarships

Arts Council

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council will present up to four $1,000 awards to graduating seniors from any of the public or private St. Mary’s schools; home-schooled students are also eligible to apply.

Arts Council Hosts McNeill Photo Exhibit

McNeill

A special edition of the Leonardtown, MD, A&E Artist Spotlight series will feature the life and work of renowned American photographer Robert H. McNeill. The St. Mary’s County Arts Council is also hosting an exhibit of Mr. McNeill’s jazz photography at its gallery in town. The show will run throughout February.

Tickets on Sale for Summerstock Shows

Tickets are on sale for St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks’ 2022 Summerstock performances July 22-24 and July 29-31 at Great Mills High School.