Sunday"Pure Art" The Maryland Federation of Art presents work by the students of the Providence Art Center Wednesday through Jan. 17 at the Circle Gallery's Holley Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis. Reception 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. 410-268-4566.
Art exhibits Works by the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters and ink and watercolors of Karen Freeman and David Young will on display Thursday through Feb. 14 at the Galleries at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road in Annapolis. A reception will be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 410-222-1777.
MondayPhotography club The Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will meet at 7 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The evening will feature a Member's Challenge Review featuring holiday events. Call 410-267-0461 or go to digitalphotoclub.net.
Blacksmith group The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville. Members learn new techniques while working on projects. No gate fees. Call 410-222-6115.
Tuesday"Master Gardener Ecology" Anne Arundel County Master Gardener Elizabeth Matarese will offer a free discussion from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Parish Hall, St. Margaret's Road and Pleasant Plains Road in St. Margaret's. Call the Anne Arundel County Cooperate Extension office at 410-222-6755.
Rotary meeting The Crofton Rotary Club will meet at 7:15 a.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant in Waugh Chapel. Call 301-897-1462.
WednesdayWinter Luncheon Series The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society will hold a series of luncheons at the Captain Salem Avery Museum, 1418 E.W. Shady Side Road, beginning Wednesday with speaker Heather Ersts, vice president of collections and interpretation for the Historic Annapolis Foundation. The program starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by soup, specialty breads, dessert and a beverage. Admission is $85 for the six-part series, or $17 per program. Reservations required. Call 410-266-8846.
Pasadena Rotarians The Lake Shore (Pasadena) Rotary Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 4760 Mountain Road. Call John Clark at 410-320-3145.
Photographers meet The Anne Arundel Camera Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room D114 at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road. Combined competitions will be held during the meeting, the theme is abstract. Visitors welcome. Call 410-544-1742 for information.
ThursdayRotary Club of Annapolis Navy Rear Adm. (Select) Matthew Klunder, a Class of 1982 graduate, will speak at the Rotary-Navy Night, which will be in lieu of the Thursday luncheon. The event is the club's oldest tradition and will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Bo Coppedge Room of Alumni Hall and the Naval Academy grounds. Cost is $30 for Rotarians and $40 for guests and includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and a three-course meal. Advance registration required. Call Nate Bailey at 410-562-1778 or e-mail nbailey@rockbridge.org to ensure gate access at the academy.
SaturdayBattle of the Bands Anne Arundel County's annual high school rock band contest will be from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Bands from local high schools will compete. Proceeds benefit school music programs. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from the bands, at Brown-Eyed Girl or East of Maui in Annapolis, Music & Arts in Severna Park or at zooptix.com. Call 410-757-8610.
Flea market St. Andrew's United Methodist Church holds an indoor country flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at 4 Wallace Manor Road in Edgewater. Spaces are $10; tables are $5. The thrift shop will be open. Call 410-269-7671.
FutureConcert The Washington Symphonic Brass will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The show will feature the Annapolis premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "New Morning for the World," with narration of King's writings, addresses and speeches by William B. Ray. Cost is $30 and group rates are available. Call 410-2808-5640 or go to marylandhall.org.
Bluegrass concert The Fitzmaurice Band, an alternative bluegrass group, performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, as part of the Showcase Artist Series. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for members. Call 410-280-5640 or go to marylandhall.org.
Family concert Farmer Jason will present a family-friendly sing-along concert at 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Farmer Jason is also known as Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers, who created the music of his alternate persona for his two young daughters to listen to while he was on tour. Tickets are $20. Go to marylandhall.org.
Events and cancellations for the Anne Arundel County datebook may be submitted by e-mail to arundel.calendar@baltsun.com. Information should be sent at least 10 days before the event.