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Tick-Tock Clock Tour
2022-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hammond-Harwood House Museum, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, 21401
Explore the Hammond-Harwood House’s collection of nine elaborate clocks from the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The tour begins with an in-depth history of timekeeping from sundials to Chinese water clocks. The invention of the pendulum in the 17th century modernized horological devices and a rising artisan class created clocks for elite and middle-class markets as consumer demand expanded. The tour will examine each item, admiring the individual creation of the piece, its decorative design, and the social history connected to it. You will come away from this experience with a better appreciation for what time meant to our ancestors as well as how we tell time today. In partnership with local horologist Stephen Sieracki, Hammond-Harwood House is engaged in a project to bring all nine clocks in the collection to working order.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents "The Nutcracker"
2022-12-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401
Discover the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition and allow yourself to be magically swept away by the tale of the young heroine Clara and her adventures to rescue her beloved Nutcracker from the Rat Queen’s evil spell. Travel with Clara through the whirling Kingdoms of Snow and Sweets to the place where the possibility of dreams, the magic of Christmas, and the wonder of the child merge to reveal her destiny. Experience the power and beauty anew as the mysterious Drosselmeier transports you and Clara back in time to capture the spirit of the holiday season through the language of dance and theatre.
In person and virtual tickets are available. Sa 7pm, Su 1pm & 4:30pm, Dec. 10 thru Dec. 18, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $50 w/discounts: balletmaryland.org.
Sugar Plum Party
Take pictures with your favorite characters and enjoy light refreshments one hour before each Sunday performance. (Tickets can be selected as an add-on when purchasing Sunday Nutcracker tickets, $10.)

23rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Show
2022-12-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
For a sweet treat, come and view an amazing display of edible gingerbread houses. Visitors can vote in the Viewer’s Choice Awards by picking their favorite entry in the child/family/adult categories. Fee: $2/person (cash only). Children 4 and under are free. Info: 301-952-8010

Retro Christmas at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
2022-12-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, 20674, United States
Retro Christmas at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Dates: Daily, November 27, 2022 – January 1, 2022 (closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
Address: 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674
Phone: 301-994-1471
Web: Facebook.com/1836Light
Description: Enjoy tours in a family friendly retro holiday exhibit inside the museum and keeper’s quarters. This event is a fun visitor experience where you can see a very unique Christmas exhibit in the museum setting.

St. Clement’s Island Museum Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit
2022-12-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 17:00 | St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton's Point, MD, 20626, United States
St. Clement’s Island Museum Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit
Dates: Daily, December 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023 (closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Clement’s Island Museum
Address: 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626
Phone: 301-769-2222
Web: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum
Description: Enjoy a holiday exhibit of antique and collectible dolls (like Barbie, American Girl and more), classic trains and other retro toys in this festive holiday display inside the museum.

Regional Textile Showcase
2022-12-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Montpelier House Museum
See all kinds of fiber art by local artists. Past exhibitors include the Uhuru Quilt Guild, the Montpelier Arts Center rug hooking class, and the artists of Stitching Pretty. Self-guided tour of historic house included in admission. Closed November 24.

AACo Farmers Market
2022-12-11 10:00 - 13:00
10am-1pm, Riva Rd. & Harry Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: aacofarmersmarket.com.

Souther Maryland Bluegrass
2022-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Calvert Elks 2620, 1015 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, United States
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers
Sunday December 11, 2022
Named Entertainers of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in 2019, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have consistently delivered chart-topping radio hits and energetic performances for nearly 15 years. The Radio Ramblers are seen by tens of thousands of bluegrass fans every year and since 2013 have become regular guests on the historic Grand Ole Opry. Their previous album, For The Record, for the Nashville-based label Billy Blue Records, was a Top 5 Billboard hit and remained on the charts for a record 13 months, producing multiple top 10 singles. Their latest all-Gospel album, Somewhere Beyond The Blue is receiving rave reviews with the first single, “Hear Jerusalem Calling” nominated for Gospel Recorded Performance by the IBMA. In addition to band leader duties, Joe Mullins is an award-winning radio broadcaster who can be heard daily across the globe via Real Roots Radio and is also host of the syndicated radio program Front Porch Fellowship currently on over 200 radio stations worldwide. Most recently, he produced the IBMA’s Album of the Year, Industrial Strength Bluegrass for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have generated an in-demand following on the national scene, allowing them to be one of today’s most heralded torch-bearers in mainstream bluegrass and gospel music.

White Christmas at Classic Theatre of Maryland
2022-12-10 20:00, 2022-12-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-09 20:00 | The Classic Theatre of Maryland, 1802 West Street, Annapolis, 21401
White Christmas
Classic Theatre of Maryland presents White Christmas November 25 – December 24, 2022. Based on the beloved 1954 film, this musical adaptation features the music of Irving Berlin and centers around a successful song-and-dance act and a duo of singing sisters. A perfect start to the holiday season, book tickets for a heartwarming classic full of love and laughter. Cost: $55- $75, recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Holiday Wishes from The Talent Machine Company
2022-12-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville, 21032
Enjoy this high-energy holiday musical revue featuring an amazingly talented cast of kids ages 5 to 18. The Talent Machine’s holiday show, which has been delighting people of all ages for more than 30 years, features Rudolf, the Elves, Frosty the Snowman and, of course, the irrepresible Santa himself. A holiday tradition not to be missed.

Christmas Cabaret with Mark Berman
2022-12-10 19:30 | Live Arts Studio, MD, United States
Saturday, December 10 | 7:30pm
Two performances with Mark Berman aren’t nearly enough to showcase his amazing skill and talent. So we added a special cabaret night with just Mark and a piano in our Studio. This is a rare opportunity to share his music in a smaller and more intimate space and we’re glad to share it with you!

Eastport Yacht Club's Lights Parade
2022-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade returns this year to celebrate their 40th anniversary!
December 10, 2022 from 6 – 8 p.m.
It’s a beloved Annapolis tradition! Every year on the second Saturday in December, magic happens on the water of the Annapolis Harbor—boats suddenly appear out of the cold winter night illuminated with thousands of colored lights and crewed by jolly revelers!

Lights on the Bay
2022-12-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy, Annapolis, 21409
November 20 – January 2, 2023
Lights on the Bay
Lights on the Bay is an annual holiday light show featuring a two-mile scenic drive along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay through Sandy Point State Park, with more than 70 animated and stationary displays depicting regional and holiday themes. All proceeds benefit the Anne Arundel County SPCA! Tickets: $20.00 – PER CAR | $5.00 – 3D Glasses | $30.00 – LARGE PASSENGER VANS, MINI-BUSES AND TROLLEYS | $50.00 BUSES. Gates open at 5:00 pm, recurring daily through January 2, 2023.

Annmarie Garden in Lights
2022-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Road P.O. Box 99 Solomons MD 20688, United States
Friday, November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, 5-9pm nightly
Advance timed-entry tickets required for members & non-members!
(Closed November 28 & 29 and December 5, 6, 24, 25)
Dazzling light show – festive exhibits – holiday shopping – food trucks
BUNDLE UP! ADMISSIONS & LIGHT SHOW ACTIVITIES ARE OUTSIDE!
BUNDLE UP! Most of the light show activities are outside, including admissions, holiday pop-up shops, food & drink service, and of course, the light show! The Arts Building will be open for exhibit tours, shopping, and restrooms.
Join us for the most magical time of year as the grounds of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are transformed into an outdoor twinkling wonderland! Annmarie Garden In Lights will transport you and your family to an enchanted world full of glowing “light sculptures” and wondrous light installations. Discover magical creatures, wintery wonderlands, musical holiday scenes, deep sea treasures, sparkling trees, and so much more! You’ll find dazzling delights and fun photo ops around each corner! Click the button above for a schedule of special nights, including Santa Sundays, Train Display, Special Needs Night, Local Hero Nights, Golf Cart Tours, Pet Night, Holiday Pop-Up Shops, and more!
Important Reminders for light show guests:

ADMISSIONS & LIGHT SHOW ACTIVITIES ARE OUTSIDE – DRESS APPROPRIATELY
PARKING FIELD IS DIMLY LIT & UNEVEN – USE CAUTION; not responsible for accidents or theft
ALL PARKING IS IN A GRASSY FIELD WITH LIMITED HANDICAP PARKING
HANDICAPPED GUESTS MAY WANT TO USE OUR DROP-OFF AREA
PLEASE BE ADVISED, THIS EVENT REQUIRES EXTENSIVE WALKING
SPECIAL NEEDS NIGHT – DECEMBER 6th!
GOLF CART TOURS – DECEMBER 12 & 29
SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY (NO PETS except on Pet Night, Jan 1)
NO SMOKING – NO VAPING
ADVANCE TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS REQUIRED FOR members & non-members
NO TICKET REFUNDS; NO TRANSFERS; NO RE-SALE;
THIS IS A RAIN or SHINE EVENT!

Questions? Call 410-326-4640 or info@annmariegarden.org

COSMIC Symphony Christmas Concert
2022-12-10 15:00 - 17:00
Venue: Patuxent Presbyterian Church
Location: 23421 Kingston Creek Rd California, MD
Date 10 December 2022 at 3:00 pm
Category: Live Music Classical
Directed by Will Esterling
Program includes:
Leroy Anderson – A Christmas Festival
Ralph Vaughn Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovski – The Nutcracker Suite
Tom Kennedy – Christmas Carols
Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride
Admission is free!
Donations Gratefully Accepted!

17th Annual Christmas Market
2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland, 20689
The 17th Annual Christmas Market is set for Sat, 10 Dec, from 10 AM to 4 PM at All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Expert craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music, home-baked goods and lunch make this Christmas Market the place to be. Visit the Parish Hall, corner of Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, MD. Bring your red or green boot mug from previous years to buy beverage refills. Rain, snow or shine! Free admission & parking. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. https://www.facebook.com/ASchristmasmarket

2022 Holiday Extravaganza
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Caliente Grill, 907 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, 21403
Come join Macaroni KID Annapolis in celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa at the 2022 Holiday Extravaganza. We can’t wait to see you and your family for our celebration of December holidays.
– Create crafts with Artworks Studio
– Make reindeer food
– Play games, including Dreidel
– Enjoy our hot cocoa bar
– Decorate cookies
– Meet Santa’s helper
– Watch performers from the Annapolis Musical Theater Company
– Bring a letter to put in Santa’s mailbox or make one during the event.
– Each ticket holder will receive a gift bag with promotional items from local businesses and organization. You will need the bags to put your goodies in from the – event as you walk around to each station/table.
– Rumor has it that the Grinch will stop by and try to ruin our fun.
TICKETS
Cost is $12 per child (adults are free) – Purchase Tickets Here. This event is limited to 100 children; 25entering each hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*We have created entry-time slots for each hour (10am-11am, 11am-12pm, 12pm-1pm, 1pm-2pm) to prevent overcrowding. However, you are welcome to stay longer as space allows.
WHERE
Caliente Grill – 907 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis
Most activities will be inside but weather permitting we will have some outside. Dress for the weather.
PARKING
The parking lot is small and shared by other businesses in the strip mall. Look for our parking attendant in an orange vest for instructions.
If the lot is full, you can park down the street in the Bay Ridge Market Place Shopping Center or nearby at the Bay Forest Shopping Center. Traffic is very heavy in this area so please be careful walking to the event.
EVENT SPONSORS
Location: Caliente Grill
Gift Bags: Pigtails and Crewcuts Annapolis
Entertainment: Annapolis Musical Theater Company
Winter Craft: Artworks Studio

Holiday Market
2022-12-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, 20688
Holiday Maker’s Market
RE-SCHEDULED DATE: Saturday, December 10, 9am-2pm
Festive shopping inside and outside!
Outside, guests can browse a festive variety of market booths featuring gifts make with love. You will find unique jewelry, pottery, beauty products, home decor, small batch foods, and more. Everything is handmade, homemade, or homegrown with love. Inside the Arts Building, you will find more shopping in the Annmarie Gift Shop, the Holiday Gift Show, and the Ornament Show & Sale. There’ll be something for everyone on your list!
FOOD VENDOR: Dan D’s Catering & Concessions
Visitor info:
no smoking, no vaping;
rain or shine;
market is pet-friendly; well-behaved pet on a 6 ft or shorter leash are welcome
admission to the market area is free; to visit beyond the market area, a donation is requested
Annmarie Garden follows a “pay what you can” admission system that allows each guest to choose their donation amount; $5/person is suggested.
Questions?
info@annmariegarden.org
410-326-4640

46th Annual Christmas Bazaar
2022-12-10 09:00 - 14:00
Deale Volunteer Fire Department
6007 Drum Point Rd, Deale, MD
Vendors, Crafters and Baked Goods
Lunch featuring Homemade Soup and Chili
Free Door Prizes
Facebook: 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar-Deale VFD Ladies Auxiliary
www.deale 42.com

Live Arts Maryland Presents: A Celebration of Christmas
2022-12-09 20:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401
One night only! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A community favorite and tradition for years – and how many Annapolitans kick off the season – this concert features a sleigh full of holiday cheer provided by the Annapolis Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, and Artistic Director J. Ernest Green, along with special musical guests!

New York Voices in Concert
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, 47855 College Dr, St. Mary's City, 20686
The incomparable New York Voices has crafted a festive seasonal concert that will be a fitting kick-off to the holiday season.
“New York Voices lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz, to collect such quality voices in one group is rare enough, yet the real trick of New York Voices is how well they mesh…” Boston Herald
