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Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses. Maryland’s six privately owned casinos offer both slot machines and table games: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A new legislative effort aims to double funding for Maryland’s Heritage Areas Program, a move that could bolster tourism, support local economies, and preserve the state’s cultural and historical sites. Two bills introduced in the Maryland General Assembly—SB0980 and HB1327—seek to increase the program’s annual funding cap from $6 million to $12 million.
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The NPS is accepting applications for the fourth round of funding for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This grant program was created by Congress in 2020 to support the preservation of sites and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places that commemorate the founding of the nation. Grants support the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the country's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). Applications are due March 18. Click here for more information and to apply.
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From the serpentine Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps, which starred in Goldfinger, to the stunning landscapes featured in White Lotus, including Hawaiian golden hours and Sicilian coastlines hugging cliffsides, some movies and TV series inherently spark wanderlust. Movie tourism, also known as set jetting, goes beyond simply visiting a famous film location or tacking on a cinematic tour to an itinerary. It's about the way films and shows inspire viewers to pack their bags and explore movie destinations in real life.
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A feasibility study is an in-depth analysis that evaluates the viability of a hotel or resort project. It assesses the market conditions, financial projections, operational requirements and potential risks. This study can help investors, developers and stakeholders make informed decisions before committing significant capital and resources to a project.
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The Tuskegee Airmen were African American aviation pioneers who trained as combat pilots during World War II. But the “Tuskegee Experience” encompassed more than just pilots and it included women of the Army Nurses Corps. Join author Ms. Pia Marie Winters Jordan as she discusses her book, “Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse and Her Military Sisters,” and shares stories about these educated, brave, and pioneering women, including her mother, First Lieutenant Louise Lomax Winter.
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Experience all there is to see and do during Cherry Blossom season at National Harbor. Discover the flavors of spring with specialty menu items and creative cocktails. Sign up for seasonal painting classes, enjoy a ride on The Capital Wheel or celebrate Japanese culture at one of our festivals. You can even make it a stay and book a themed hotel package to extend the fun. Just don’t forget to walk the waterfront trails and take in the beauty of our 200 cherry trees.
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Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative environment in which young and emerging artists realize their full potential. Now in its 13th year, this annual exhibition spotlights the talents of visual artists ages 1318 from the Washington, D.C., area. The juror will award prizes based on artistic excellence, with cash prizes for first, second, and third place. Beginning in winter 2024, interested teens may submit work online for consideration at montpelierartscenter.submittable.com
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Join Darnall’s Chance as a guest of our Colonial Chocolate House. Participants will learn about the history of chocolate and Chocolate Houses in Colonial America. Sample authentic 18th century hot chocolate while unwrapping how this rich treat changed over the centuries. For students ages 6-14 years. $10/students, chaperones are free.
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Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season at National Harbor and join us for a bonsai workshop taught by PlantHouse! Guests will pot a 4" juniper bonsai tree and have the opportunity to add decorative rocks to the completed product! Bonsai trees are known as low-maintenance plants, making them a great option to add to your collection.
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Please join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with historian Tracy Gillespie. The talk for the afternoon tea will be an enjoyable look at Jane Austen’s life through Austen’s famous literature. Brush up on your favorite JA books and movies, as there will be trivia and prizes. This program is in partnership with the Prince George’s County Historical Society. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Parks and Gardens of the Nation, a collection of acrylic paintings by Ariana Progri, serves as both a tribute to nature and a plea for its preservation. Through a combination of various techniques, every art piece strives to capture the beauty and organic chaos of the natural world and offer viewers a serene escape from the stresses of modern life. Ariana is a dynamic artist working with the mediums of two-dimensional art and the written word. She studied painting in Mexico City and filmmaking in Los Angeles. Naturally curious, she immerses herself in diverse cultures and places. Each collection she creates is inspired by her travels and experiences.
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This tour celebrates the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) program. Participating visitors will learn about the history of the program, local WASP Elaine Harmon, and the challenges these women faced during WWII and beyond. FREE with museum admission. No registration required. Visit pgparksdirect.com and register for Activity Code: 18610-215D For more information: 301-864-6029 or collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com
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Historian Dr. Douglas R. McElrath of the University of Maryland will discuss “The 1856 Project”, a massive undertaking of the Universities Studying Slavery. Dr. McElrath will discuss the Underground Railroad activity that took place on the Washington Baltimore Turnpike. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins welcome. Guests may bring a bag lunch.
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Weight of the World: A Reckoning by Alexandra N. Sherman is an exhibition that mirrors our worlds current state. Through collages and installations, it grapples with existential threats: climate change, war, partisanship, and our relationship with nature. Shermans mixed media collages are rooted in antique ledgers literal reckonings while their symbolic elements transcend into 3D installations. Viewers are invited to overlay their own narratives, exploring themes of nature, history, empires, and change. As an artist specializing in collage, installation, and watercolor, Sherman offers an intimate experience, delving into life's uncertainty and mystery.
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Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes perform Dan’s greatest hits as well as folk and blues classics from their popular new songbook entitled Dan Zanes’ House Party!: A Family Roots Music Treasury. Concerts also include selections from their Kennedy Center commissioned folk opera, Night Train 57, which premiered in 2017. During these highly interactive shows, the audience is invited to dance and sing along in what might be called a casual—and subversively educational—party atmosphere. The music is homespun, joyful, sophisticated, and artful. These performances appeal to audiences of all ages and the duo is well-loved in school settings.
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Montpelier Arts Center honors Aretha Franklin, a singer, songwriter, and pianist whose career spanned an incredible six decades. The reigning “Queen of Soul,” Franklin’s music has touched countless hearts and souls. This afternoon concert features one of the DMV’s most talented songbirds, R&B recording artist Ameya Taylor, who honors Franklin’s legacy by performing some of her greatest hits, including “Chain of Fools,” “Freeway of Love,” “Ain’t No Way,” and more.
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Join us for a live tribute to Gil Scott-Heron, the renowned American jazz poet, singer, and musician celebrated for his impactful spoken-word performances during the 1970s and 1980s. This event features DC-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, who is praised for her agile soprano and honest lyrics. Her sound, characterized by a soothing richness, draws inspiration from mid-century soul, jazz, 1990s R&B, and reimagined folk music. Her debut album Songs of Love and Freedom earned her a 2019 Wammie Award for Best Soul Album. This tribute promises to honor Scott-Heron’s influential music, which significantly shaped the hip-hop and neo-soul genres. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate his legacy.
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The best way – the only way – to truly celebrate Bowie State University’s incredible 160-year heritage of giving exceptional education, giving unsurpassed opportunity, and most of all, of giving hope, is for us to pass it forward through gifts of our own benefitting current and future BSU students. Gala sponsorships present the opportunity to be a part of Bowie State’s bold history of building community and advancing all members of society. Proceeds from gala sponsorships will go to the Bowie State student scholarship fund providing education, opportunity, and hope to future generations of deserving students.
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Behind the closed gates of the Country Club at Woodmore, lies a world of power, luxury and one of America's wealthiest African-American communities. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland - one of the wealthiest majority-black counties in the US - the country club, and its attached gated community, is the epicentre of the area's upper crust.
Although it traces its roots back to plantation-era slavery, the region has become synonymous with "black excellence", locals told the BBC.
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The Sidleys, rock and soul band, will be returning to The New Deal Cafe on 3/30/25 from 6-8pm. $10 minimum suggested donation call (301) 474-5642 for reservations.
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Black chefs and Black-owned restaurants in Maryland’s Capital Region are making incredible contributions to our state’s diverse and exciting culinary scene. A wide range of Black-owned restaurants offer a tantalizing array of unique dishes for every budget. From soul food to seafood, these innovative restaurants are an easy and delicious way to support the local food scene. Make a reservation today and begin your Capital Region culinary adventure.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Captain D's, the nation's leading fast-casual seafood restaurant based out of Tennessee, announced Wednesday that it will develop five restaurants in Prince George's County in the next seven years.
The eateries will be the first Maryland locations for the growing chain. Captain D's serves a wide variety of seafood that includes freshly prepared entrees and the company's signature batter dipped fish. The restaurants also offer grilled items such as shrimp, tilapia and salmon, as well as hushpuppies, desserts and freshly brewed, Southern-style sweet tea, a Captain D's favorite.
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D.C.-Based Compass Coffee Now Open in College Park
Compass Coffee is now open in College Park, its first location in Maryland. The D.C.-based chain added its newest location at 4210 Knox Rd., near the Spot Mini Asian restaurant, in late January. The chain was started by two former Marines who say they discovered their love of good coffee “after years of drinking terrible coffee on deployment.” (The founders have since had a falling out that is currently in court.)
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority and Attain Sports, owner of the Chesapeake Baysox — the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles — are moving forward with a $50 million plan to renovate Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie.
The update will include a performance center adjacent to the left field corner “that is, in essence, the new clubhouse for the Baysox and a new batting cage,” said Director of Marketing Adam Pohl, who noted that the team will be moving the home dugout to the third base side of the field for the 2026 season.
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Get ready for an exciting, high-energy gymnastics battle as UMD Gymnastics takes on Towson, George Washington, and Yale! The Terps are geared up to showcase their strength, skill, and determination as they face off against these fierce competitors. Towson brings its sharp precision, George Washington will come with intensity, and Yale will bring its own set of challenges. But the Terps are ready to rise to the occasion, pushing their limits and proving they’re a team to be reckoned with! It’s going to be a fierce, thrilling competition, so don’t miss a moment! Let’s pack the stands and support UMD all the way to victory!
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Let a park ranger show you how to move from point A to point B using spins, tumbling, and tricks! If you are interested in learning the basics of parkour, this is the class for you! This class will focus on movement through and around obstacles, as well as learning the foundational parkour skills including vaulting, swinging, jumping, rolling, and climbing. Develop coordination, confidence, athleticism, strength, and creativity while learning parkour. All ages. Adult supervision is required for participants under 18 years of age. Register through Parks Direct
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Join us down on the farm for 3 fun and educational sessions on horse ownership and care. Learn what it takes to care for these animals by participating in hands-on activities with a farmer.
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As part of our Open House, you’ll also have the chance to see inside our unique Living Building to learn more about our STEM-focused environmental education programs for kids. There’ll be opportunities to look at macroinvertebrates (wriggly creatures!) and touch animal artifacts such as skulls, turtle shells, and snakeskins! For the big day, we’ll provide you with bags and gloves, and you can clean up the shoreline trash for as long as you’re comfortable. The data from the trash you clean up will help make the case for better environmental protection legislation!
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Join us in cleaning up the shoreline at Fort Washington Park!
Gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided. Meet up near the Lighthouse. Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st
Location: Fort Washington Park
Time: 9:30 PM
Contact
Barbara Wadding
771-208-1555 Thurs-Sun
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