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Date: Apr 26 2019 - Sep 22 2019 Gallery: Kay Daugherty Gallery Join us as we explore the wide realm of folk art, outsider art, and visionary art - and other artistic expressions that are often situated outside the world of mainstream fine arts. This exhibit will highlight the unconventional, the authentic, and the self-taught artists. What materials and perspectives are artists exploring? How are artists blurring the lines between fine and folk, maintstream and outsider? What cultural traditions, personal histories, or social commentaries inspire their work? What identities and issues are finding a voice? How does this work challenge our ideas and address the human condition? These and other ideas and expressions will find a home in this exciting new exhibit.

Every summer, volunteers are given the opportunity to see what it is like to be an archaeologist and excavate an actual site, through our Public Archaeology Program. You can help us dig and screen for artifacts in the field, or wash, label, and count objects at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab. And if you don’t want to get dirty, you can just watch the work in progress. You can come as often as you want – an hour, a day, the entire season! It’s a fun way for the whole family to learn about the past. Who knows what great discoveries await you?! Field work is Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Lab work is Tuesdays and Thursdays. Public Archaeology is free, open the public and all ages are welcome, but registration is required. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, please contact Ed Chaney at 410-586-8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.gov

CalvART is a cooperative gallery located in Prince Frederick, MD, and affiliated with the Arts Council of Calvert County. calvART is a showcase for artists from Southern Maryland and highlights work from a wide range of styles and media. Our artists excel in paintings, pottery, jewerly, sculpture, woodturning and photography. calvART highlights artwork by the Southern Maryland community and partners with community groups and organizations for its shows. You are always welcome to browse, and spend a part of the day looking at our artwork and meeting the artists. Consider joining us at our monthly receptions and special events. Reception: June 8th 5-8:00 pm

The head boat is a 5 hour bottom fishing trip open to the public. Croaker, Spot, and White Perch are most commonly caught. Personal fishing gear is welcome. Ice and bait are not included but are sold in Bunky's Tackle Store. Bring something to keep your catch; limit coolers and rods to one per person. Bloodworms are highly recommended. Fishing licenses are not required. Head Boat is based upon availability - 10 people are needed to sail. Please call 24 hours prior to scheduled departure as the Head Boat may be booked for private charters.

everal days a year the museum hosts day-long Lighthouse Adventure Cruises aboard a private charter vessel. The cruise departs from the Calvert Marine Museum at 7:45 a.m. and returns approximately 5 p.m. The Southern Bay Cruise participants will see Point No Point, Point Lookout, Smith Point, Solomons Lump, Hooper Island and Drum Point Lighthouse as they cruise aboard a private charter boat. Lunch is on your own at the Bayside Inn on Smith Island, or you can pack a lunch.

At 9:00 a.m., you will meet CMM educators at Cove Point Lighthouse. In our Visitor Center you can learn about Miocene fossils and what to look for. From 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m., you will explore the beach to search for fossilized shell, bone, and sharks’ teeth. Lunch is on your own. Picnic facilities are available at the museum. Report to the admission desk at the museum by 1 p.m. to get your admission sticker and to meet up with the educator. You will get a guided tour of our fossil hall and have an opportunity to explore our fossil prep lab. Working with the museum educator, you will identify the fossils you have found. The program ends at 2 p.m., and you are welcome to continue to explore the museum on your own. Wear appropriate clothing for beach combing, and bringing a change of clothes is recommended.

Free Family Fishing Event. Prizes awarded for fisherfolk! Door prize! and fun! We provide worms, barbless hooks for safety and prizes! You provide poles, tackle and any of your lucky fishing supplies. Small coolers allowed on the pier. Closed toe shoes, sunscreen and hats suggested.

This free event inside our Woodland Indian Village provides hands-on instruction on various topics including pottery, mini poplar baskets, stone tools, fire and hunting. This class: Join us at the American Indian Village for a chance to turn a log into your own personal mini poplar bark basket.

The 24th Annual Community Day Celebration. Featured events will include Star Search Talent Competition. Family Fun for all ages. There will be entertainment from local artists and groups, Art, storytelling, moon bounce, face painting, bike raffle, lots of children activities and door prizes. Lots of food, fellowship and fun. All are welcome. Come celebrate with us.

Taste our award winning wine today! A Running Hare Vineyard wine tasting is $10. Bring a picnic or enjoy a rockin' pizza from Pizza di Vigna's brick ovens, or enjoy the fare from the Hungry Hare - tacos and pulled pork! From 1-5 sit back and enjoy the versatile and talented Angie Miller as she gets you groovin' to her pop and jazz selections. You won't want to miss this! ***We card 100% of the time, so don’t leave home without your ID. We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to anyone without a valid photo ID***

Join ACLT for a great afternoon of paddling on Parkers Creek as our experts and Master Naturalists guide you through the variety of ecosystems in the most pristine watershed on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay! $15/person program fee. Please note: canoeing Parkers Creek is physically strenuous and challenging. Not recommended for children 7 and under. Trip details will be included in a confirmation email sent after registration. Canoe trips are launched in Port Republic, MD.

Join Chesapeake Beach's own Dr. Ken Rasmussen, Professor of Geology and Oceanography at Northern Virginia Community College, as he describes the ancient past recorded in our stretch of Calvert Cliffs, and the dynamic modern-day forces that continue to shape them today. Event suitable for ages 13+, minors must be accompanied by responsible adult. No pets please. The event is free but registration is required as group size will be limited to 15 people.

Movies on the Beach and Drive-In Movies always start at dusk (the actual time varies). A local favorite; visitors are always WELCOME! The movies on the beach are projected onto a large, inflatable screen in the sand. Bring your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach! In addition to movies on the beach, the Town is now showing a "drive-in" movie in September and October on the visitor parking. And the best part is, all the movies are FREE! June 15: Bumblebee July 20: Ralph Breaks the Internet August 17: The Incredibles 2 September 21: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (Drive-In Movie)