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USNA Calendar of Events September . December 2011

#061-11 Aug 31, 2011

Note for Correspondents and Editors: Activities listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. All events are subject to change and this calendar will be updated on a monthly basis. For additional information visit our web site at www.usna.edu or www.usna.edu/PAO/calendars.htm or check the individual activities by phone or web site listed. Public inquiries may be addressed by calling 410-293-1520 or email at pao@usna.edu.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Regular Gate hours: Vehicles without Department of Defense decals are not permitted to drive onto the academy grounds. Visitors are encouraged to park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (price to park is $5) and ride the courtesy shuttle bus to the academy or to walk on through Gate 1 on King George Street. Gate 1 is open from sunrise to sunset, Sunday-Friday and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday for pedestrian traffic. Gate 3 is currently closed for construction. Gate 4 is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily for pedestrian traffic only. All visitors are required to show a valid photo identification to enter the grounds. Cars with handicapped tags or dashboard cards must be issued a pass from Pass and ID at Gate 1 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. . 3:30 p.m. (Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays). The phone number for Pass and ID is (410) 293-5762 / 4018 and the fax number is (410) 293-4017. After hours, a pass may be issued at Gate 8. For additional security and shuttle bus information, call (410) 293-5762 or 4019 or visit www.usna.edu/SecuInfoPers.

USNA Visitor Center: 410-293-TOUR (410-293-8687) or www.navyonline.com.

Hours:
  • May-December: 9 a.m. . 5 p.m.
  • January-February: 9 a.m. . 4 p.m.
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, December 26 and New Year's Day, January 2.

Guided Walking Tours:

  • April-June: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sun., 12:30 - 3 p.m.
  • July-August: Mon. - Sat., 9:30 am - 3 pm; Sun., 12:30 pm - 3 pm;
  • September - November: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.;
  • Sun., 12:30 - 3 p.m.
  • December-March: Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Guided walking tour fees:

  • $9.50 - adults
  • $8.50 - seniors (62+)
  • $7.50 - students (1st-12th grade)
  • Pre-school free

Naval Academy Museum & Ship Model Gallery: Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information visit www.usna.edu/Museum. For further information call 410-293-2108.

Chapel & Crypt of John Paul Jones: Open Mon. . Sat, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday: 1-4 p.m.; Closed on Federal Holidays (Chapel may be closed to general visiting due to weddings, funerals and memorial services. For information call 410-293-1100).

Chapel Services: For additional information call 410-293-1100 or visit www.usna.edu/Chaplains/.

Catholic: Sunday: 9 a.m. in the Main Chapel and 11:30 a.m. in St. Andrews Chapel (lower level of the Main Chapel); Monday - Friday: (except holidays) noon in St. Andrews Chapel.
Jewish: Friday: Sabbath Service at 7:15 p.m. in the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center's Esther and William Miller Jewish Chapel.
Protestant: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Service in St. Andrew's Chapel (lower level of the Main Chapel) and 11 a.m. Protestant worship in Main Chapel.

The following is a list of activities as of the release date. All schedules and events are subject to change. For latest sports information, go to www.navysports.com.

September 2011
2nd Formal Parade, 4 p.m., Worden Field
5th Labor Day Holiday - Federal Holiday
16th Organ Recital visiting organist, Renowned Guest Organist, Peter Conte, Main Chapel. Tickets go on sale Aug. 23rd. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497) or go online at www.tickets.com
30th Formal Parade, 4 p.m., Worden Field.

October 2011
31st Annual Bancroft Lecture: Speaker TBA, 7:15 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event is free of charge and open to the public via Gate 1 and Gate 8 only. For more information about the Bancroft Lecture, visit www.usna.edu/History/newsandevents.htm.
4th Distinguished Artist Series: The Kutrowatz Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Hall. Tickets go on sale Sept. 20. Tickets go on sale Sept. 20th. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).
5th 31st Annual Michelson Lecture: Speaker TBA, 7:15 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event is free and open to the public via Gate 1 and Gate 8 only. For more information about the Michelson Lecture, visit www.usna.edu.
7th Formal Parade: 4 p.m., Worden Field.
10th Columbus Day Holiday- Federal Holiday.
21st Class of 2013 Parents Weekend Concert: Men's and Women's Glee Club and Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Hall. Tickets go on sale Sept. 26th. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).
28-29th Halloween Organ Recital, 8 p.m., Main Chapel. Tickets go on sale Sept. 29th. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).

Masquerader's Midshipman Fall Production: TBA. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).

November 2011
4,5,6th Masquerader's Midshipman Fall Production: TBA. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).
7th Distinguished Artist Series: National Acrobats from the People's Republic of China, 7:30 p.m. Alumni Hall. Tickets go on sale Oct. 18th. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).
13th American Guild of Organists Choral Festival, 7 p.m., Main Chapel. For ticket information call 410-293-TIXS (8497).

December 2011
3rd Handel's Messiah: USNA Combined Glee Clubs and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company and Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Main Chapel. Tickets on sale Nov. 1st. For ticket information call (410) 293-TIXS (8497).
4th Handel's Messiah: USNA Combined Glee Clubs and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company and Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Main Chapel. For ticket information all (410) 293-TIXS (8497).
7th Navy Concert Band, Holiday by the Bay Concert, 8 p.m., Mahan Hall (no tickets required)
10th Football vs. Army, 2:30 p.m., FedEx Field, Washington, DC. Consult local listings for time and stations. For ticket information call 1-800-US4-NAVY.
24th Christmas Eve - Chapel Services:
4 p.m. and 9 p.m. - Protestant Services, Main Chapel
6:30 p.m. - Catholic Service, Main Chapel
25th Christmas Day - Chapel Service:
9 a.m. - Catholic Service, Main Chapel
For additional information call 410-293-1100 or go to www.usna.edu/Chaplains/events.htm.

NOTE: Visitors to the Naval Academy performances are reminded that vehicles without Department of Defense decals are not permitted on Naval Academy grounds. There will be a complimentary shuttle bus operating from the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium (price to park is $5) for each performance on the yard. Visitors can also park in town and enter through Gate 3 on Maryland Avenue if construction is completed. Otherwise, they may use Gate 1 or 4. All visitors will be required to show a valid government-issued picture ID. No bags or backpacks will be allowed on the grounds. Cars with handicapped tags or dashboard cards must be issued a pass from Pass and ID at Gate 1 during normal business hours. After hours a pass may be issued by the Shift LT, at Gate 8. For more information go to the Security Department web site at www.usna.edu/SecuInfoPers/FAQS.htm

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