Summertime in Annapolis explodes with things to do, events to participate in, and fun to experience. Get artsy with musicals and paintings to peruse. Or, take advantage of the marvelous live music downtown at 49 West and Ram's Head. Maryland Hall hosts free movies, too! Treat yourself to a week of enjoyment. Annapolis Art Maryland [...]
Ever wonder what the inspiration is behind a certain painting, especially one of a seemingly empty train station or a secluded landscape? On Sunday, June 10, McBride Gallery in downtown Annapolis opened up pandora’s box and discovered it was chock full of painting utensils and ideas. In the afternoon that Sunday, nine artists and interested [...]
It was a cool Sunday morning that promised to be hot later, but at that time, a stroll downtown in Annapolis made perfect sense. On that morning, I headed to 49 West Coffeehouse with a purpose because after writing about the magnificent little gem, I finally made time to go there. Brazilian singer Jonathan West [...]
There’s just something about Sundays that evoke the need for art. Annapolis, being the intuitive city it is, caught onto this vibe and created the ever popular First Sunday Arts. As the name suggests, first Sundays of June through October months are reserved for the arts downtown. West Street shuts down its traffic and opens [...]
There is an enormous amount of fun scheduled this week in Annapolis. Whether you want to be outside, jamming on a beach to benefit the Bay, or want to socialize with artists in a local gallery, Annapolis hosts activities for you. Grab a long-lost friend and be entertained in the state’s capitol. Annapolis Green It’s [...]
Every once in awhile, philanthropic events combine the great outdoors with a party to benefit a certain organization or person. Well, Annapolis, this kind of beneficial fun is coming to you! “Melissa’s Ride” is an benefit that happens tomorrow, June 9. The “ride” portion of this event invites anybody with a motorcycle or classic car [...]
For Julie Curd, the move from corporate America to running an Annapolis store that specializes in nature education was brilliant. After 23 years of working for a large corporation, Curd moved to the area when she discovered the Wild Bird Center of Annapolis was for sale. She’s been here for about two and half years [...]
Saturday, May 26 marked another Strawberry Festival. The location was Davidsonville United Methodist Church, and the festival ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weather was sunny and warm--the weather of strawberries and summer. What better way to celebrate summer than at the Strawberry Festival? The church dedicated most of their parking lot to [...]
If you can’t find anything fun to do this week in Annapolis, you must be stuck under a rock. Head downtown, go to Quiet Waters Park, listen to music at 49 West, or watch a play. Beat the boredom of June heat with entertainment! Annapolis Entertainment The Colonial Players opens a play this week that [...]
Annapolis shows off the best of its entertainment with live music, events for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and art lovers this week. Try one or try them all! Annapolis Entertainment The fun this week begins with the premiere of a new play by Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre entitled Anything Goes. The musical features a plot that [...]