Published on: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

15200 Annapolis Rd., Bowie

301-805-6880

www.bowiecenter.org

“Artwork of Francis E. Sweet,” through Dec. 19.

“Prince George’s Philharmonic”

Nov. 21, 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $20 for general admission, $18 for seniors and free for ages 18 and under.

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland

University of Maryland, College Park. For information, call 301-405-7794 or visit www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

“UM School of Music: Maryland Opera Studio - La Finta Giardiniera”

Nov. 19, 21 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ina and Jack Kay theatre.

Tickets $21, $9 students

“UM School of Music: Maryland Opera Studio - L’elisir d’amore”

Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22, 3 p.m. and Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $21, $9 students

Greenbelt Arts Center

123 Centerway, Greenbelt

301-441-8770 or visit www.greenbeltartscenter.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” through Nov. 28

Directed by Jeffery Lesniak, choreographed by Denise A. Levien, produced by Norma R. Ozur.

A down-and-out skid row florist’s assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed R&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m., Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m., and tickets are $15 general admission, and $12 for seniors and students. Musicals are $18 general admission, and $15 for seniors and students.

Laurel Mill Playhouse

508 Main Street, Laurel

www.laurelmillplayhouse.org.

Contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

“Charlotte’s Web,” adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

Performances run weekends through Nov. 22 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 for general admission, $10 for students (18 and under) and seniors (65 and over).

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse

5445 Landover Road, Cheverly

301-277-1717; TTY 301-277-0312

www.pgparks.com/places/artsfac/publick.html

The Prince George’s Choral Society will be presenting its annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at 8 p.m. Adults: $15; seniors and children, $12. The concert will  be followed by a reception and a silent Auction. For further information, please call 301-336-8539 or  301-937-7480.

2nd Star Productions

Bowie Playhouse @ White Marsh Park, 6314 Crain Highway, Bowie, 301-809-3078

www.2ndstarproductions.com

“Brigadoon,” Through Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Directed by Jane B. Wingard, co-directed by Brian Douglas, musical direction by Chuck Hastings, and choreography by Christine Asero.

Beautiful music, stunning voices and wonderful highland dance lead this miraculous tale through a maze of love and loss. Set in the 18th century in the Highlands of Scotland, Brigadoon teaches a hardened modern day New Yorker that though “ ‘Tis the hardest thing in the world to give everythin’, ‘tis usually the only way to get everythin’.”

Featured vocalists include John Day, Barbara Hartzell, Nic Petersen and Hannah Thornhill.

Featured dancers include Sammi Thornhill, Vivian Wingard, James Poole, Karen Hastings, Zac Fadler and Nathan Bowen.  All are backed by an outstanding chorus of singers and dancers.

The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For information, call The United States Air Force Band’s Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.

“An Evening of Music for French Horn,” Thursday, Nov. 19, beginning at 8 p.m.