Category: Events
Annapolis Area Christian School Kicks Off Mulch Fundraiser
Individuals interested in ordering mulch from AACS can do so now until March 3 to receive a FREE delivery (with a 10-bag minimum purchase) to area residences on Saturday, March 17. There is also a “Pick-up” option on Saturday, March 17 at the Annapolis Area Christian School Middle School, located on 710 Bestgate Road, or [...]
Public Library’s Black History Month Programs
Native South African Lesole Maine and his dance troupe return to the Anne Arundel County Public Library for the first time since 2008 to help celebrate Black History Month. Appearing at seven County libraries during the month of February, the show offers a fun, fast-paced and fascinating look at traditional and modern African dance styles. [...]
VIDEO: Polar Bear Plunge 2012
Photos alone can’t adequately convey the electricity and excitement of the MSP Polar Bear Plunge. Here, you can experience the sights and the sounds–and the screams of “pain” as more than 14,000 people take a dip into the chilly Chesapeake Bay. The event, sponsored by the Maryland State Police is a fundraiser for Special Olympics [...]
More Polar Bear Plunge Photos
Photographer, Kevin Carroll was on the beach for Eye On Annapolis yesterday taking photos for us. And with these, you can certainly tell the difference between a professional photographer and an amateur. Which ones are your favorites? Please take a moment and leave a comment. To view more of Kevin’s work, please visit his Flickr [...]
Guy Kawasaki And Howard Putnam To Speak At USNA Leadership Conference
The U.S. Naval Academy will host its annual Leadership Conference Jan. 29-Feb. 1. This year’s conference theme is “Visionary Leadership: Navigating through Unchartered Waters.” The conference will feature keynote addresses from some of the best minds in the practice and study of leadership to exchange ideas, experiences and methodologies with both military and civilian undergraduate [...]
Naval Academy Winter Musical
The Naval Academy will present the annual winter musical Feb. 24, 25, and 26 and March 2, 3, and 4 in the academy’s Mahan Hall. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 or $18. They go on sale Jan. 24 and can be purchased online at http://www.usna.edu/Music/Accessable/tickets.html, [...]
Senior Centers: Black History Month Events
Anne Arundel County senior activity centers have scheduled various activities in February in recognition of Black History Month. The events are open to the public. Annapolis • The Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis, has a van trip at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 to the Pascal Senior Activity Center in Glen Burnie [...]
SOUPer Bowl For The Light House
Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday by doing something good for yourself and the community. Heritage Baptist Church is hosting the 6th Annual SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Annapolis Light House Shelter on Sunday, February 5, from 11:30AM-1:30PM. Guest servers include Maryland Speaker of the House Mike Busch and Annapolis City Council members Fred Paone, [...]
Let’s Talk Politics
The Severna Park Republican Women’s Club is holding its first in a series of forums called Let’s Talk Politics. This is a “meet and greet” featuring Republican candidates running for the U. S. Senate and Congress in District 4 (the newly-formed Severna Park, parts of Pasadena and Arnold congressional district). The event is free and [...]
Two Local Private Schools Team Up For Food Link
Students at two local independent schools have teamed up on a joint fundraising effort dedicated to alleviating hunger. The girls’ varsity basketball teams at Key School and Indian Creek School have joined forces to organize a canned goods drive, a pep rally and a competitive basketball tournament called “Hoops for Hunger”, scheduled for January 28. [...]
Jing Ying To Celebrate New Year
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi (www.jingying.org), based in Arnold, will celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year with two weeks of free and low-cost workshops. In 2012, the Lunar New Year begins on Monday, January 23, and the celebration lasts for 15 days. Each year, Jing Ying Institute celebrates by hosting a [...]
Local Chef To Host A Night Of Haute Cuisine
Award-winning local chef Zachary Pope will host a dining event featuring a full-sensory approach to high-end cuisine on Saturday, January 28, at 7:30 PM, at Roundz Gourmet Market (2299 Johns Hopkins Road, Gambrills). “A true culinary experience is as much about the taste as it is the sight, aroma, texture and sound,” said Chef Pope, [...]
International Film Series Coming To Maryland Hall
World Artists Experiences and the International Division of Maryland’s Office of the Secretary of State, in conjunction with Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Salisbury University, and Towson University, invite the public to attend free screenings of five international films, one each from Brazil, Japan, Austria, Sri Lanka, [...]
Former Journalist To Discuss Cancer Battle
It’s only been a little more than a year since her diagnosis, but Yolanda Woodlee says her life is forever changed after battling Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer. Still, her upbeat attitude and persistent hope are two things she hopes attendees will take away when Woodlee talks about her experience at The Pink [...]
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival Announces Lineup
The 2012 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival will be held on May 19th and 20that Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. This year’s lineup includes: Jonny Lang, JJ Grey and Mofro, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Ruthie Foster, Shemekia Copeland, Philipp Fankhauser, Honey Island Swamp Band, Michael Williams Band, Janiva Magness and Lydia Pense [...]
More Celebrity Speakers Featured At This Years Home Expo
The 7th annual Annapolis Home and Remodeling Expo is a one-of-a-kind homeowners event showcasing products and services for the outside of the house, the inside of the house, and the people in the house. The Expo will run for two weekends, February Feb. 18-19, and 25-26 from 10AM-6PM on Saturdays and 11AM-5PM on Sundays. The [...]
Artists 4 Amy Concerts
Plans are underway for a three concert series, the first of which will be held on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at Wild Willy’s Rock House and Sports Saloon, 2072 Somerville Road, at Annapolis Towne Center. The concert will be held at 8pm and all proceeds from the event will benefit Artists 4 Amy and the [...]
Power To The Pelvis
LADIES NIGHT: POWER TO THE PELVIS JANUARY 26, 2012, 6pm AAMC Health Sciences Pavilion, 7th Floor, Doordan Institute Join Drs. Briana Walton and John Martin for this January episode of our new educational series. They will be chatting with special guest guests about women’s topics, ranging from common gynecological problems, incontinence, pelvic pain and fibroids. Special guests are [...]
Youth Of The Year Dinner
The 23rd Annual Ed Casey Youth of the Year Awards Dinner is a celebration of our Youth of the Year nominees, our area Clubs, partners, supporters, volunteers, and the community. Being selected Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s [...]
Parole Rotary Foundation Chooses Local Benefactors For 2nd Annual Naptown barBAYq
The Naptown barBAYq Contest and Music Festival, held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville on May 4th and 5th, 2012, is a family affair and will feature food, libations, continuous live music from two stages, activities for all ages, arts and crafts vendors, and cooking demonstrations. “We’re doing it for the kids,” says [...]
Van Halen Coming To Verizon Center
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, are coming to Verizon Center on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their North American Tour. They are touring in support of their upcoming album, A Different Kind of Truth. Tickets go on sale January 14 at 10:00 a.m. WHO: Van Halen with [...]
Rotary Black Tie & Diamonds Event To Benefit Library Foundation
The Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Black Tie and Diamonds Gala tickets are on sale now for the March 3 event at the Westin Annapolis Hotel. The beneficiary of this year’s event will be the Anne Arundel County Library Foundation. The gala includes a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, a raffle, dinner, and dancing to [...]
