Okay, the June Week celebrations haven't really taken place in the month of June since the '80s, so we'll just refer to this coming week in Annapolis as the traditional Commissioning Week. Happy Commissioning Week, and congratulations to all soon-to-be Naval Academy graduates who will take the stage of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday, [...]
A Legacy to A Friend, By Leslie Schwartz Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease”, is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons, among the largest of all nerve cells, reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from [...]
Walk across the creaking floors of the most haunted mansion in Annapolis after dark…if you dare. As the weather chills and dying leaves crunch under your feet, it’s time to experience a ghostly tour with Annapolis Tours by Watermark and Historic Annapolis. During the month of October, Watermark’s Historic Ghost Walk expands to Special Historic [...]
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival will return to the Annapolis City Dock for another exciting year of cultural celebration. In its 27th year, the festival is a free event for all ages to enjoy live performances, world foods and artisan vendors, as well as heritage and history. The festival will [...]
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is pleased to announce its upcoming Pops in the Park concert. This free Labor Day Weekend concert will take place 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 in Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis . The rain date is Monday September 5, same time, same place. Set in the lovely outdoor theater at Quiet [...]
Harbor Queen goes to the dogs! Bring your dog for a cruise of Annapolis on Harbor Queen to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. The 4th Annual Dog Days of Summer Cruise is coming up on Thursday, July 21. Cruises on the Bay teamed up with the AACSPCA to plan a fun evening fundraiser [...]
Mayor Michael Pantelides invites all residents to the Annapolis 4th of July parade and fireworks on Monday, July 4th. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garrett Boulevard and proceed along West Street, around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Following the parade, the United States Naval Academy Concert Band will perform a [...]
Now that the summer season is officially underway, it's important to take a look at some of the different social and cultural things going on around Annapolis. From the goings on at the colleges to the happenings under the Severn, our Facebook friends have been active in sharing the most interesting things they've found in [...]
Each Monday we like to take a look at some of our favorite social posts for the coming week that highlight some of the best cultural and entertainment events the week has to offer. There always is more than we can reasonably share, so feel free to check out our Events page, or to shoot [...]
The United States Navy’s prized flight team, the Blue Angels, is bringing its one-of-a-kind aerial aerobatics back to the skies this spring and summer. The Blue Angels, which are internationally known for executing graceful maneuvers, flawless flight formations, and death-defying displays at insane speeds, are set to fly a full schedule throughout 2016 that [...]
