Billed as the longest International** Tug of War over water in the world, The Tug of War was originally conceived by the residents of Eastport in 1997 when the City of Annapolis used the excuse of a "public works project" to close the Spa Creek bridge that leads to Eastport from Annapolis. This unprovoked act [...]
Annapolis features live entertainment, St. Patrick's Day fun, Eastport community events, Maryland Day festivities, historical events, and even events for going-greeners. Annapolis Entertainment Downtown Annapolis may have celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an awesome parade last weekend, but this week brings two St. Pat's-inspired events that also take place in Annapolis. The first is quite [...]
Leave it to Eastport to create an unconventional and community-minded fundraiser! The 4th Annual Oyster Roast and Sock Burning, held on Saturday, March 22, brings together all ages and raises funds for the Annapolis Maritime Museum--a truly integral piece of Annapolis. Keep reading to learn more about this whacky yet fun fundraiser. What is it? [...]
If you see folks dressed in bright green, plaid, and even kilts around March 17, you may think St. Patrick's Day is responsible. Though St. Patrick's Day in Annapolis is sure to be a green affair, we can't skip over the Eastport Democratic Club's Annual Green Beer Races, held on March 15. You'll see friends, [...]
Remember color by number as a kid? Just as we colored in shapes to enliven an image in our youth, we can explore Annapolis restaurants to bring the culture and taste of a particular neighborhood to life. We devote this first article in the series on Annapolis restaurants to one of our favorite neighborhoods: Eastport. [...]
We don't know for sure, but we heard that Black Friday was created to help burn all those calories from Thanksgiving. Out of the elements that comprise Black Friday (the high-paced rush, thrifting on little sleep, camping out Thanksgiving night, etc.), the most attractive is clearly the deals and discounts only available at this time [...]
The winter holidays represent family traditions, love, community, and gratefulness. Very appropriately, the holiday themed entertainment in and around Annapolis reflect these ideals. We catalog the best and brightest things to do this holiday season, starting as early as ! Take a peek at the community events, music, and musicals below and enhance your end-of-the-year [...]
By nature, art questions rules and what's considered to be "just" or "important." The same is true of the art event coming to Annapolis this Friday through Sunday, though the involved artists express themselves even different from the artists who say their expression is conventional. Backyard Boats, Port Tack, and 222 Severn Property Management host [...]
Annapolis was formally established in the early 1700s and ever since then, both the town and the reliance on and significance of boating have grown. Most of us now deem boating sheer enjoyment rather than a means of travel and making a living. Regardless of activities conducted on the open water, the need for trusty [...]
What makes a pub a pub? Is it the facade that tells a story of long, rambuncuous nights with old friends? Is it the food that sticks closely to the classic “pub food” but somehow manages to weave in a local flavor? Or, is it the people inside and the staff there that welcome all [...]
