Tag: Annapolis
St. John’s College’s Mitchell Gallery Awarded National Accreditation
The Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College has achieved accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum. AAM Accreditation signifies a museum meets and often exceeds the standards and best practices of the museum field; it is the field’s primary vehicle for quality assurance, self-regulation, and public accountability. [...]
Happy Birthday To The Harbor Queen
A grand and gracious lady, Watermark’s iconic Harbor Queen, celebrates her 40th year cruising the waters in and around Annapolis. Harbor Queen is legendary among locals, school children and visitors alike – and with a recent trip to the “spa” to refresh and renew, she is already hosting more of those same memory-making excursions. “Harbor [...]
Annapolis Chicken Meeting Scheduled
In response to Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen signing Ordinance 53-11 into law last week, a forum addressing the guidelines has been scheduled. The City of Annapolis will partner with the Anne Arundel County Public Libraries to hold a forum for anyone interested in keeping backyard hens on Wednesday, May 30. There will be a [...]
Music Heals
The following was sent to Eye On Annapolis to highlight the notion that music (barbershop music in particular) does, in fact heal. My sister is developmentally disabled and has spent most of the last 6+ years in some sort of hospital or rehab place due to numerous reasons. As a barbershop family we all learned [...]
Service Above Self
Four local residents were recognized by 200 Rotarians and guests at the 2012 Service Above Self Awards dinner held April 19 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, hosted by the Rotary Club of Annapolis with the Rotary Club of Parole, the Rotary Club of South Anne Arundel County, and the Annapolis Evening Rotary Club. At the [...]
Park And Shop, Now Dock And Shop
The Annapolis Business Association announces an exciting new addition to the popular Park & Shop program which allows participating businesses to offer their customers one hour of free parking in the Downtown Garages. In partnership with the Annapolis Harbormaster’s Office, Dock & Shop will allow boaters to enjoy 1 hour of free docking at the slips [...]
Eastport Luau
The public is invited to attend the 2012 EASTPORT LUAU on Saturday, June 30th from 1:00pm to 9:00pm (Rain or Shine) at the EDC, 525 State Street in Annapolis. The private club, established in 1929, will host kid-friendly festivities including: Hula Demonstrations and Classes, Face-Painting by Wendy, Old-Fashioned Luau Games, and Live Music by two [...]
New Grading Policy For Public Schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Countywide Citizen Advisory Committee will receive an update on proposed revisions to the administrative regulation regarding the school system’s grading procedures at its next meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2012. Dr. George Arlotto, Associate Superintendent for School Performance, will discuss the proposed changes to the regulation, which stipulates the [...]
Board Of Education Squashes Compromise Street Garage
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today voted against entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Annapolis centering around a proposal to build a parking garage and mixed use development along Compromise Street in downtown Annapolis. Board members voted 8-0 to support Superintendent Kevin Maxwell’s recommendation against entering into the [...]
50th Anniversary Performance For Annapolis Symphony Orchestra!
A momentous occasion warrants a special celebration, and the 50thAnniversary of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is of no exception. They have earned this special celebration by providing a half century of extraordinary musical entertainment and educational programs in the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County community. As the 2011-2012 season comes to a close, the excitement and [...]
Busy Weekend For Annapolis
As I look at the calendar, I see that this weekend (May 4-6) is a killer for things to do. So, here’s the list that I have so far! If you have something to add, please leave a comment. Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival. Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville. Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th. (noon [...]
Acclaimed Swedish Singer/Songwriter To Perform In Annapolis
Folk singer/songwriter Sofia Talvik, an acclaimed Swedish musician has announced one show in Annapolis during her 2012 national US tour. The show will take place on Saturday, May 12 at the Annapolitan Bed and Breakfast on West Street at 8pm. The show will feature Talvik playing songs from her 2012 album, The Owls Are Not [...]
Three Stabbed At Edgewater Elks Club
Three people were flown to shock-trauma in critical condition early this morning after being stabbed during a fight which broke out at the Edgewater Elks Lodge on the 2500 Block of Solomons Island Road in Annapolis. Full details are unknown at this point, but the incident happened shortly after 1:00am after a performance by a [...]
Business Legacy Awards
As part of National Preservation Month, President Stephen Samaras has announced that the MainStreets Annapolis Partnership (MAP) will establish the MAP Business Legacy Awards. This inaugural event will honor businesses which have demonstrated an enduring commitment to serving residents and visitors and supporting the economic vitality of our neighborhood business districts. The Legacy Awards recognize [...]
The Crabs Are Coming
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is gearing up for its 67th annual Crab Feast scheduled for Friday, August 3, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. This special event is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser which benefits local community and cultural [...]
Stanton Center To Host After School Homework Club Banquet
The Banquet is set for Friday, May 11 at 5 p.m. It will be held in the gymnasium of the Stanton Community Center, located at 92 W. Washington Street in Annapolis. Fourth grader Earia Wainwright, of Annapolis Elementary, and seventh grader Arnold Chew, of Wiley H. Bates Middle School, will speak to their fellow peers [...]
Annapolis Run For Shelter & 5th Annual Jogging Joe Shafran Memorial Run
On the morning of Sunday, September 30th, 2012, the Friends of the Light House Shelter will be hosting the second running of the Annapolis Run for Shelter which is a Half Marathon and the 5th Annual Jogging Joe Shafran Memorial Run which is a 4.2 mile Fun Race. The run will be along the scenic [...]
Matt Rutherford Returns Home To Hero’s Welcome
Yesterday, Matt Rutherford returned to Annapolis after solo circumnavigating the Americas in a 27′ sailboat. The young sailor embarked on this journey to bring attention and funds to a local non-profit, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, or CRAB, a nonprofit which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to sail. The Capital has a very thorough story [...]
Water Colour Gallery Opens In West Annapolis
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen and Annapolis Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) President and CEO Lara Fritts are pleased to announce the grand opening of Water Colour Gallery. The gallery, located at 11 Annapolis Street, is owned by Jessica Gibson Moran and Amy M. Taylor who showcase all local Annapolis residents as the artists. They celebrated [...]
Golfing For Charity
Four Annapolis organizations are banding together again during challenging economic times to raise money for charitable causes. The Rotary Club of Annapolis, the Annapolis Lions Club, The Annapolis Optimists Club, and Annapolis Masonic Lodge No. 89 will host the third annual Golfing for Charity event on May 15 at the Eisenhower Golf Course in Crownsville. [...]
Intergenerational Fun Fair In Annapolis
An Intergenerational Fun Fair open to family members of all ages will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center, in the Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park at 119 S. Villa Ave., Annapolis. The event will have games, crafts, live music, dancing, food, and an auction. Entertainment [...]
The Summit School Using Art To Draw Interest And Support
The Summit School is gearing up for their annual Gala on Friday, April 27, 2012. This annual event, held for the last two years at a very unique, fun-for-all venue (Greenway Bowl, Odenton, MD) offers both live and silent auctions. To broaden Summit’s reach a four-week long online auction is available for supporters near and [...]
