Arts Council Notes 2025 Accomplishments
Susie Glauner, executive director of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, offered an end-of-the-year thank you in its latest newsletter highlighting the group’s accomplishments in 2025.
Hear the Seipp Kasparian Duo on Dec. 5
The Music from Poplar Hill series will feature Chuck Seipp and Raffi Kasparian in a concert December 5, 2025, in Valley Lee. Trumpeter Seipp recently retired from The US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and is touring the eastern US as a duo recitalist with virtuoso pianist Kasparian.
Mural Unveiled at Pax River Village Center
Artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner has created a mural at the Pax River Village Center on Great Mills Road to honor the Latino community. “Painting this mural in Lexington Park has been such a gift!” she says.
Carver Arts Center & Makerspace Project Announced
The new Carver Community Arts Center & Makerspace will be located at the Carver Recreation Center in Lexington Park and will provide a 5,000-square-foot space for artistic and creative pursuits, offering expanded opportunities for the community to engage in the arts and technology.
Music Series to Present Mezzo Soprano Krasovec
Music from Poplar Hill – The Jo Ricks Music Series will feature mezzo soprano Kathryn Krasovec on February 28, 2025.
Public Art Ideas Sought for LP Park
Be part of crafting a vision for public art at Lexington Manor Passive Park. Stop by the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions interpretive center from 6 to 7:30pm Wednesday, July 19, 2023, to hear updates regarding the park’s master plan and to share your ideas.
Photographers Show Work at Pax Museum
Celebrate the photography community of Southern Maryland. This month, the work of more than 25 local photographers is on display and available for purchase at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Lexington Park.
Flutist Mitchell to Perform at St. George’s
Flutist Ceylon Mitchell will be featured in concert September 17 at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee as part of the Music From Poplar Hill series.
So. MD Community Gets Creative
Quaranzine, a collection of creative works from the community, has published its first issue online.
Lions Clubs Seek Entries for Poster Contest
Calling all student artists! The Lions International 2019 Peace Poster Contest is now accepting entries.
