Celebrating January in Calvert County

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Celebrating January in Calvert County

12/31/2010

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The New Year brings new opportunities to enjoy art, history and a nippy dip in Calvert  County.   

Saturday, January 1 (1 to 3 p.m.)
Polar Bear Plunge
5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk
North Beach
301-855-6681 • 410-257-9618 • www.ci.north-beach.md.us
Take a dip in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay then enjoy hot apple cider and roast marshmallows over a roaring fire on the beach as you warm up.
Friday, January 7 (5 to 8 p.m.)
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
The museum is open and free to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. with docents on hand to answer questions. Opening of “The Art of Healing the Chesapeake – A Tribute to Tom Wisner,” featuring a display of portraits by Tom Wisner and the student work he inspired. A benefit concert, “Chesapeake Bound: Remembering Tom’s Music,” performed by Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz starts at 7 p.m. Donations will help support Chestory, the Wisner collection at the museum.
Saturday – Monday, January 15 to 17 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
MLK Days at Annmarie Garden
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road, Solomons
410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during this intergenerational community art project led by visiting artists.
Sunday, January 16 (2 to 3 p.m.)
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors – Richard LaMotte, Pure SEA GLASS
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
Richard LaMotte is a recognized expert on sea glass. His book, with its incredible photographs, presents some of the best sea glass ever collected along with samples of the classical glassware that is often its source. His talk will be combined with a special focus on sea glass jewelry in the store. Attendees can bring their own sea glass samples for identification or have it made into customized jewelry – or choose a piece and have unique wearable sea glass art created for you.
Monday, January 31 – Sunday, February 27 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Commemorate Black History Month at Annmarie Garden
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road, Solomons
410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org
Witness the collaborative art project created at Annmarie Garden during MLK Days.

For more information about the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call (410) 535-4583, 800-331-9771 or (301) 855-1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com, or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.


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