Humans have an inherent need to create. As kids, we imagined worlds faraway and conquered tasks too challenging for the real world, but were just the right amount of fun for our created world. As adults, what do we do that's creative? Compose spread sheets? Pull together dinner from a random assemblage of ingredients in [...]
Festivals in Annapolis are not rare. Neither are events that celebrate art, like art gallery showings. However, events that bring together downtown Annapolis, eclectic vendors selling even more eclectic goods, and the joys of warm weather via completely free entertainment are things to be celebrated and heavily attended. In downtown Annapolis over the months of [...]
It is difficult to purchase gifts for people who have everything. Of course, gift cards are always an option, but they could be construed as impersonal. This was my predicament last weekend. I had been racking my brain and searching in vain for a birthday gift for my future mother-in-law. On Saturday, I was strolling [...]
Annapolis was hoping with artsy people this week! The Gallery Row Red Carpet event brought fantastic art to downtown Annapolis over the weekend, and lots of the fantastic work is still displayed. Whether you want a souvenir of your visit to Annapolis or are an arts-lover looking to add to your collection, downtown Annapolis has [...]
The first First Sunday Arts Festival of 2011 took place in Annapolis on Sunday, May 1st. The weather was gorgeous and the arts festival coincided with the 55th annual May Day celebration this year. Calvert and West Streets in historic downtown Annapolis were lined with vendors, locals, and visitors all having a great time. With flowers in bloom [...]
Whether you want a souvenir of your visit to Annapolis or are an arts-lover looking to add to your collection, downtown Annapolis has an array of galleries and craft stores for you to enjoy. At the Maryland Federation of the Arts (18 State Circle, Annapolis, 410-268-4566), which received "The Capital's"Reader’s Choice 2010 Best Art Gallery [...]
Faith Assembly of God is looking for crafters and vendors for its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, which will be held on Saturday, December 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The church is located in Lothian. The fun-filled holiday bazaar will feature crafts for sale, as well as a county store, home soups and [...]
Feel like some bangers and mash, or enchiladas and refried beans? Maybe it’s a martini you’re after, accompanied by a star anise-seared tuna with coconut Thai basil risotto. Whatever your culinary preference, you’ll find plenty to please your palate along the rejuvenated West Street, which draws a growing number of locals and adventurous tourists. Here’s [...]