Events
Photo Gallery-2: USNA Graduation 2013
With more than 1000 Midshipmen graduating and being commissioned at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, there is much to see. And much to miss–from the march-on, to Governor O’Malley and President Obama speaking, to the distribution of diplomas, to the candid shots that happen throughout the day. That is why there were two photographers [...]
VIDEO: Blue And Gold With Hat Toss – 2013
After President Barack Obama addressed the graduating midshipmen at the 2013 Graduation of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the ceremony was concluded steeped in tradition. After a rendition of the school song, Blue and Gold, the departing class and the remaining classes reciprocally cheer for each other. On the third cheer–the newly [...]
President Obama’s Address To Midshipmen At USNA Graduation
The following is a transcript of President Barack Obama’s remarks to the United States Naval Academy Class of 2013 presented at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The President’s remarks lasted 22 minutes. Additional photos of the ceremony will follow shortly. Hello, Midshipmen! (Applause.) Well, thank you, Governor O’Malley, for your kind introduction and the great support [...]
Baysox Host NFL Players, Wounded Warriors Charity Softball Game
The Bowie Baysox are hosting a charity softball game pitting NFL Celebrities against the Wound Warrior Amputee Softball team Saturday, June 1 at Prince George’s Stadium beginning at 7:00 p.m. The first annual game is presented by Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics. This event is co-hosted by Josh Morgan (Redskins) and DeSean Jackson (Eagles). Also [...]
2013 USNA Graduation Ceremony
On May 23 United States Naval Academy graduated 1047 midshipmen under an unusually cool Memorial Day weekend. 764 were commissioned as Navy Ensigns, 264 as Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenants and 3 commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. There were 16 foreign national students graduating from Belize, Georgia, Guatemala, Korea, Lebanon, Montenegro, Panama, [...]
2nd Annual Kegs & Corks Beer & Wine Festival Scheduled For August 24th
Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Kegs and Corks Beer and Wine Festival on August 24, 2013. This event was so popular in 2012 that it has been moved to a larger venue, the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. This is a unique festival where craft beer and wine come together…catering to beer and wine [...]
Color Parade Honors Midshipman’s Mother
The academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies was held on Worden Field, this morning, at 11 a.m. Mr. Roger M. Natsuhara, Assistant Secretary of the Navy – Energy, Installations & Environment, Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller; and Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Robert E. Clark, II reviewed the parade. [...]
Save June 8-9, The Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival – Featuring Maryland Wines
The Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on June 8-9, 2013, at The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with an enhanced Kids’Art component highlighting theatrical and musical performances, face painting, mime, story telling, and shirt tie dyeing. Attendees can also view the winning artwork of the “Annapolis: The Arts” poster contest from students at [...]
Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival- June 15-16
Spirits in the Sky Benefit LLC, a Maryland Benefit LLC, announced the details of the 2013 “Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival” at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick, Maryland on June 15 & 16, 2013 are now complete. Advance tickets went on Sale on April 25, 2013. Discounts are available for online purchases [...]
USMC Silent Drill Platoon Performance
Part of the ongoing festivities surrounding Commissioning Week is the performances by the USMC Silent Drill Platoon and the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. While the Silent Drill Platoon executes their maneuvers flawlessly (and within inches), the D&B Corps, a;so known as “The Commandant’s Own” performs martial and popular music for the crowd. All images (c) 2013, [...]
Truxtun Youth Triathlon Open For Registration
Annapolis Recreation and Parks continues to accept registrants for the 7th annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon for Sunday, June 16. The registration deadline is Friday, June 7. The Truxtun Youth Triathlon is an annual event that challenges kids (ages 7-17) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly supportive and motivating community environment. [...]
Oriole Pride At Baysox
The Bowie Baysox have announced Orioles Pride Day at Prince George’s Stadium, Sunday, May 26, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 2:05 p.m. Save money by wearing your Orioles gear and get a free T-shirt presented by the City of Bowie. While the Orioles are on the road in Toronto, come out to [...]
First Sunday Arts Festival: June 2nd
Join us in Annapolis, Maryland for the 2013 First Sunday Arts Festival on June 2. For five hours – from noon until five — a portion of historic West Street above State Circle is closed to cars and transforms into a fun festival of live music, dance, art and crafts. The Festival, which continues around [...]
Expectant Moms Rule In Bowie
The Bowie Baysox have announced Bellies & Baseball Night, an Expectant Mother’s Celebration, at Prince George’s Stadium, Friday, May 24, as the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 7:05 p.m. The Baysox want to treat new and expecting mothers to a fun night of baseball with a special ticket package. For $12, new and expecting [...]
Herndon Climb 2013: Images
The 2013 Herndon Monument Climb by the class of 2016 was completed in 1 hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds and the midshipman’s cover was placed atop the obelisk by MIDN Pat Lien of Orlando, Florida. All images © 2013, Kevin Carroll for Eye On Annapolis
Photos: Day 2 Of The Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest
The Rain Gods smiled upon the Blues on Sunday. While the perpetually-wrong weather forecasters stuck with their 60% chance of rain, the show went on under cloudy skies that gave way to glorious sunshine, Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt who closed out the 2013 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival. All Images © 2013, Wendy Marxen for Eye [...]
War Of 1812 Exhibit Opens At CBMM
A new major exhibit entitled “Navigating Freedom: The War of 1812 on the Chesapeake” opened May 11 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD. This exhibit explores the impact of the War of 1812 on the people of the Chesapeake––black and white Americans, militiamen, Baltimore merchants, and British sailors—who found opportunity [...]
USNA Music Festival
The Naval Academy Band will present a Commissioning Week Music Festival featuring the Electric Brigade and the Crabtowne Stompers Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:45 p.m. on Ingram Field. The festival is free and open to the public. Rooted in the original New Orleans jazz music of the early 1900s, the Crabtowne Stompers fuses its music [...]
Preakness Fun For All
Pitbull, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Oxbow all came out on top in the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in the Triple Crown series of races. Unfortunately, with Oxbow winning, we will go, yet another year without a Triple Crown Winner. Affirmed was the last horse to do it, and that [...]
Annapolis Maritime Museum: Boats Of The Bay
At a recent reception to open the show, two local artists tied for the People’s Choice award. Artist Lee Boynton with his winning entry At Rest and artist Carolyn Councell with her winning entry Force 3. The show at the Annapolis Maritime Museum features the works of 13 local artists with their interpretation of boats on the [...]
5th Annual Paca Girlfriend’s Flower Power Party
Spring is beginning to bloom across Annapolis, which means the Paca Girlfriends’ Flower Power Party is just around the corner. Now in its fifth year, the gala party is set for Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the historic William Paca House and Garden in downtown Annapolis. The annual event draws women from across the greater [...]
Watermen’s Appreciation Day And Crab Feast At CBMM
Come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD on Sunday, August 11 to celebrate Chesapeake watermen and their heritage at the 4th Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Festival-goers will enjoy hot crabs, cold beer, celebrity appearances, a boat docking contest, and live music beginning at noon with Bird Dog and the Road [...]
