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September 2008
Events are subject to change without notice.
Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees and possible reservation
requirements.
September 4-7
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FAIR
Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-7999. www.countyfair.org. www.showplacearena.com.
Maryland’s Oldest County Fair is back and better than ever. Featuring carnival rides, entertainment, games, displays and animals, food and much more. Thur 4-10; Fri 5-11; Sat 11-12; Sun 11-6 pm. Call for admission information. ($)
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September 6 & 13 (7:30 am-7:30 pm)
JOHN WILKES BOOTH ESCAPE ROUTE TOURS
Surratt House Museum, 9110 Brandywine Rd, Clinton.
301-868-1121. www.surratt.org.
During this narrated bus tour, follow the trail of President Lincoln's assassin from Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. to his death near Port Royal, VA. Reservations and advanced payment required. ($)
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September 7 (10-6 pm)
PARK YOUR ARTS 2008
Main Street, Upper Marlboro
301-780-8913. www.parkyourarts.com
Free fun for the entire family. This festival is a mix of hand crafted art for sale, wonderful live music, library book sale, food and children’s activities. There is truly something for everyone. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Upper Marlboro Library, sponsors of programs for the library.
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September 12
NEW HORIZONS: BRIDGE TO THE BEGINNING
Howard B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Road, Lanham
301-918-8750. www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens/
Let us prepare to bridge our understanding of the beginnings of our solar system by tracking the progress of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. To introduce you to the technological capabilities of the spacecraft itself, we first explore the universe at different wavelengths of light by using the planetarium to point out the locations of specific wonders of the visible and INVISIBLE night sky. Then we look at the tools onboard the New Horizons spacecraft used to probe the mysteries of these wonders. In addition to studying the New Horizons mission, we will take advantage of the planetarium setting to make observations of the current night sky, specifically focusing on the apparent magnitude of stars. ($) Call for details and program time.
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September 13 (10-4:30 pm)
LAUNCHFEST
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt
301-286-NEWS (6397). www.nasa.gov/goddard and click LaunchFest.
Come Explore the Universe in Your Own Backyard and learn about Goddard Space Flight Center. Admission for this event is FREE and features interactive demonstrations, entertainment, a variety of local food vendors and fun and games for the whole family.
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September 20 (1:30 & 7:30 pm)
BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO
Show Place Arena/Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro.
301-952-7999. www.showplacearena.com. www.billpicketrodeo.com.
The Nation’s Only Touring Black Rodeo. See the influence of African-American cowboy, Bill Pickett, with cattle roping, bull riding and the usual rodeo activities. ($)
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September 21 (12-6 pm)
HISPANIC FESTIVAL
Lane Manor Park, 7601 West Park Dr, Adelphi.
301-445-4500 or 301-445-4508. www.pgparks.com.
Bring the family and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Prince George’s County’s Hispanic communities. Enjoy ethnic foods and music, carnival games, children’s rides, crafts, and more. ($)
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September 26 (7-8:30 pm)
FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT
Howard B. Ownes Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt
301-918-8750 www1.pgcps.org/howardbowens/ Free
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September 28 (10-4 pm)
OLD BOWIE ANTIQUES & CRAFT FALL FLING STREET FEST
Rt. 564 & Chestnut Ave, Bowie.
301-805-9280 or 301-805-9593. www.cityofbowie.org.
100+ antiques, collectibles and craft booths, clowns, bands, and railroad museum. Hosted by the Historic Old Bowie Merchants Association. FREE.
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September 28 (1-6 pm)
16TH ANNUAL BLUEBIRD BLUES FESTIVAL
Prince George’s Community College,301 Largo Road, Largo.
301-322-0851. www.pgcc.edu.
The 16th Annual Bluebird Blues Festival will be held on the campus of Prince George's Community College in Largo. Headlining this year's festival is Bettye LaVette on the main stage. Other performers include Memphis Gold, Michael James "Blues" Baker & the Blue Smoke Blues Band, and the Holmes Brothers. The event also features children's activities, food, giveaways, and a variety of vendors. And at the Queen Anne Fine Arts building, the very popular Blues Workshop provides visitors with a history of the blues. Led by Barry Pearson, it also features musicians such as Michael Baytop & Rick Franklin, Warner & Jay, and Larry Johnson. Admission is FREE.
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September 28 (3:30-5:30pm)
FREEDOM'S SONG
100 YEARS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN STRUGGLE & TRIUMPH
Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill
Join the Prince George’s Truth Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH), for “An Introduction to and Discussion of the film, Freedom’s Song: 100 Years of African-American Struggle & Triumph.” The event is FREE. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, RSVP by email: pgasalhtruth@aol.com, no later than Sept. 13.
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