Twilight Performance Series 2010

The College of Southern Maryland will once again offer a free, outdoor performance series at all three campuses during July 2010. The CSM Twilight Performance Series consists of four weeks of performances, concerts, and more at all three CSM campus locations, including the ever-popular Chautauqua program during the Kick-Off Week of the Series!

Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of entertainment for free. Plan on dinner on the lawn as we serve up a variety of sandwiches and grilled items for purchase. All you need to bring is a lawn chair -- and if you are in the mood -- maybe your dancing shoes!

General Information:

• Performances start at 6:45 p.m., rain or shine (indoor facilities are available at each campus)

• All events are free and open to the public

• Entertainers are subject to change without notice

• Food and refreshments are available for purchase

Dates of Events by Campus:

Leonardtown Campus on Tuesdays (July 6, 13, 20 and 27)
La Plata Campus on Wednesdays (July 7, 14, 21, and 28)
Prince Frederick Campus on Thursdays (July 8, 15, 22, and 29)

Chautauqua (July 6-8, 2010)

Chautauqua is an educational, entertainment experience of the Maryland Humanities Council, Inc presented in partnership with CSM. The nightly activities include musical acts at 6:45 p.m., followed by theatrical performances at 7 p.m. by Chautauquan actors who portray historical figures. Step back in time as the performers adopt the mannerisms, accents, and costumes of their characters. Audience members will even have an opportunity to ask questions of our distinguished historical guests!

This year's theme:

Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers

July 6 | Leonardtown Campus

Thurgood Marshall

First African American to serve on the United States Supreme Court

Opening Act: Temika Moore
Preview her music at : www.temikamoore.com

July 7 | La Plata Campus

Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.

Father of landscape architecture who believed common green space must be equally accessible to all citizens

Opening Act: David and Ginger Hildebrand

Preview their music at www.colonialmusic.org

July 8 | Prince Frederick Campus

Sacagawea

American Indian woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition throughout the Western United States

Opening Act: David and Ginger Hildebrand

Preview their music at www.colonialmusic.org

*Chautauqua is a program of the Maryland Humanities Council, Inc. and is presented in partnership with CSM. The Maryland Humanities Council is an independent, non-profi t organization which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, corporations, foundations, and individuals. (art by Tom Chalkley)

Concerts (July 13-15, July 20-22, July 27-29, 2010)

The Fitzmaurice Band

Tuesday, July 13 | Leonardtown Campus

Wednesday, July 14 | La Plata Campus

Thursday, July 15 | Prince Frederick Campus

Preview their music

With influences spanning bluegrass and country to jazz, classical, international folk and classic rock, the Fitzmaurice Band has developed a sound truly its own. The band’s magic is rooted in the fact that they are not just band mates, but also the best of friends which can clearly be seen on stage. From the CSM lawn, experience how this band’s love for music comes across with perfect clarity.

Terence McArdle & Big Trouble

Tuesday, July 20 | Leonardtown Campus

Wednesday, July 21 | La Plata Campus

Thursday, July 22 | Prince Frederick Campus

Preview their music

Terence McArdle and Big Trouble delights swing dancers, roots music fans, and blues lovers alike with a combination of swinging guitar, rough hewn vocalizing, swinging shuffl e grooves, and pulsing horns. Big Trouble sounds both retro and modern—fun but still bluesy and deep. Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of big fun.

Alegria

Tuesday, July 27 | Leonardtown Campus

Wednesday, July 28 | La Plata Campus

Thursday, July 29 | Prince Frederick Campus

Preview their music

A gypsy jazz trio with Latin influences, Alegria brings an engaging mix of Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, Spanish Flamenco, and American jazz standards to the Twilight Series. The Alegria trio consists of guitarist Peter Richardson who peppers his solos with surprise flourishes from Classical, Flamenco, and Gypsy Swing music, bass player Bob Bowen who brings the bass line unusually to the fore with vibrant styling, and drummer Drex Weaver who deftly employs brushes and subtle hand percussion for Alegria’s delicate ballads.

Twilight Performance Series Sponsors

Premier Sponsor:
Grand Sponsors:	All American Harley-Davidson Comcast Bay Shore Group Computer Science Corporation (CSC)
Major Sponsors:	Bayside Toyota Buddy Sprague Community Bank of Tri-County CSM Foundation

Grantors: