Chesapeake Hosts Variety of Weekend Events, From Ice Sculptures to Musical Theater

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The Chesapeake region is offering a diverse lineup of events this weekend, including an ice sculpture festival in Easton, Maryland, a performance of 'The Sound of Music' by the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club in Annapolis, and a Lunar New Year celebration featuring dance and acrobatics from a Chinese university troupe.

Why it matters

These events provide a range of entertainment options for families and residents in the Chesapeake area, showcasing the region's vibrant arts and cultural scene during the winter months.

The details

The Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival in Easton will feature ice sculptors creating their works throughout the downtown area, along with live entertainment and other wintry activities. In Annapolis, the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club is putting on a production of the classic musical 'The Sound of Music' at Mahan Hall. And the Lunar New Year Celebration at St. John's College will feature a dance and acrobatics performance by students from the Art Troupe of Remnin University in Beijing.

• The Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival will take place on February 20-21, from 5-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday.
• The U.S. Naval Academy's production of 'The Sound of Music' will run from February 20-22, with shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
• The Lunar New Year Celebration is scheduled for February 22 at 3 p.m.

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