theater
'The Matchmaker':
Hello Dolly! this is not. Thornton Wilder's classic play, which was the basis for the 1964 musical, has tons of wit and charm. But it makes pointed observations that were given short shrift in the musical. The show runs through Oct. 12 at Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St.. Showtimes vary. Tickets cost $10-$60. Call 410-332-0033 or go to centerstage.org.
Mary Carole McCauley
art
Ireland photos:
Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived at 800 E. Lombard St., now one of the Carroll Museums. Celebrate the 271st anniversary of his birth at a photographic exhibit of Carroll's ancestral home, Ireland. Ely O'Carroll Country and Beyond runs through Nov. 2 at the house. A free reception will be held 5 p.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow. Go to carrollmuseums.org.
Edward Gunts
film
'The Duchess':
This week's Cinema Sundays at the Charles entry, The Duchess, is intriguing. Judging from the trailer, it's either a bodice-buster about the loves of Georgiana Spence (Keira Knightley) or a smart period drama about her rise to power in the 18th century. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Individual tickets are $15 and can be applied to series memberships. Call 410-727-3456 or go to thecharles.com.
Michael Sragow
pop music
Sugarland:
The country super duo of Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles has garnered critical kudos and platinum sales with its current album, Love on the Inside. The CD features the No. 1 smash "All I Want to Do." See the duo at noon Sunday at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway. Tickets are $55-$75. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Rashod D. Ollison
tv
Emmy Awards:
Reality TV stars host the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. But who cares about the hosts? There is a good story for local fans to follow. Baltimore native Robin Veith is a nominee as co-writer with creator Matt Weiner of last season's finale of AMC's Mad Men. It's her first screenwriting credit. The telecast airs at 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
David Zurawik
classical
Music in the Great Hall:
Music in the Great Hall is set to open its 35th season. Pianist Virginia Reinecke, violinist Nicholas Currie and cellist Pei Lu will perform a grand Schubert trio, a jazzy work by Stanley Silverman and more at 3 p.m. Sunday at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road. Tickets are $5 and $20. Call 410-813-4255 or go to migh.org.
Tim Smith
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