CMM-PR-15-61
November 24, 2015
For Immediate Release - Also include in community calendars
SOLOMONS CHRISTMAS WALK
Celebrating 31 years at the Calvert Marine Museum
Stroll the luminaria lit streets and begin your holiday celebrations with the annual Solomons Christmas Walk on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition to all of the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages – and admission is free!
On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertainment:
Friday, December 4
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - COSMIC Flute Choir
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Patuxent Voices
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Calvert High Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, December 5
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Bruce Rider & Friends
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Patuxent High School Chamber Orchestra
Calvert High School Chamber Orchestra
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Patuxent High School Choral Department
Santa will be visiting both nights and watch for an appearance from the museum otter to join in on the holiday cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch and cookies on Friday and Santa’s Coffee House on Saturday offering complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies.
Shop locally for unique, high-quality, Made in America gifts at the Museum Store to please everyone on your holiday list. Museum members receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is stocked with Chesapeake Bay inspired jewelry, home décor, clothing, toys, books, and more.
To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at: http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.
Photo Caption: “Even the museum otter gets his chance to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas during the Solomons Christmas Walk” Photo courtesy Bob Hall
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Press Contact: Traci Cimini -- ciminita@co.cal.md.us or call 410-326-2042 ext. 62
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.