LIFE IN THE AREA
Frontier Airlines begins service from BWI to Denver
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has welcomed the start of service from Frontier Airlines, a new carrier for the airport. Frontier began flights today between BWI Marshall and Denver, Colorado. The airline will add service between BWI Marshall and Orlando, Florida starting on April 11, 2019. “We are pleased to welcome Frontier Airlines, which offers […]
Bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims to speak at the David Astle Memorial Lecture Series at Severn School
Severn School is proud to announce the 2019 David Astle Memorial Lecture Series speaker, Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of New York Times bestseller How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. She is also known for writing Real American, a critically acclaimed memoir detailing her personal battle […]
What’s happening in April? A guide from Visit Annapolis!
What’s happening in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County in April 2019? Plenty! Boats are getting back on the water; tour groups are returning to the streets. To make it easier for you to enjoy the sights and sounds of April in America’s Sailing Capital, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is highlighting six events you […]
Herrmann Advertising | Branding | Technology celebrating 40 years!
Some say Spring is the season filled with inspiration and vision. That was certainly the case back in 1979 when Judi Herrmann founded Herrmann Advertising | Branding | Technology. As the agency marks its 40th Anniversary, there’s a lot to celebrate! With just a few employees, a small office suite in Annapolis and a limited […]
Maryland Hall’s 10th Annual ArtFest Free Open House on March 31!
Explore all that Maryland Hall has to offer at the 10th Annual ArtFest Free Open House on Sunday, March 31 from 1- 4 pm! The United States Naval Academy Band will perform a concert at 4 pm capping off the day with a community concert. Maryland Hall’s ArtFest Open House is a day of creativity – […]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day will honor the Year of the Veteran
Last month, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. The proclamation raises awareness of the service of Maryland’s 380,000 veterans as well as highlights several significant military anniversaries. At the top of that list is the fifth anniversary of the first piece of legislation signed into law by Hogan which […]
Davidsonville Green Expo TOMORROW at Homestead Gardens
Presented by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA) and hosted by Homestead Gardens, the Annual Davidsonville Green Expo features exhibitors offering information, education and demonstrations on environmentally- friendly products, sustainable lifestyle, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, water conservation and preservation, recycling, land use and conservation. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center […]
TOMORROW: 9th Annual Sock Burning & Oyster Roast
“Goodbye to winter, only deck shoes we wear! Though the socks we are burning leave a stink in the air!” So reads the poem recited each year as hundreds of Annapolitans gather around a waterfront bonfire at the Annapolis Maritime Museum to burn their socks. At this most curious of traditions, the Annapolis Oyster Roast […]
Blackwater Distilling,Maryland’s first distillery, opens new tavern on Kent Island
Blackwater Distilling, Maryland’s first fully-licensed alcohol distillery since 1972, has opened a new tavern easily accessible from Route 50 on Kent Island. With a soft opening held on March 1, 2019, regular hours have begun allowing residents and visitors to discover a fresh opportunity to experience Maryland’s local craft spirits, wine, beer and food. Located […]
Climate Change 101: A Town Hall Meeting
Annapolis Green and Presenting Sponsor Hannon Armstrong are offering a year-long series of talks entitled, “Tread Lightly on the Earth,” to address these essential questions and other related issues. The first talk, “Climate Change 101: What Does it Mean to Me?” will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime […]
WJZ’s Denise Koch returning to host Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Fashion for a Cause in June
After raising a record $135,000 last year for children in its care, the organizers of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 11th annual Fashion for a Cause decided to keep the same formula for success. So, they invited back WJZ-TV anchor Denise Koch to serve as the runway show’s emcee and she graciously accepted. Once again, people […]
Baysox FREE Family Fun Fest set for March 30th
The Bowie Baysox will host the 20th annual Free Family FunFest event, presented by Terminix, on Saturday, March 30, at Prince George’s Stadium from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FunFest is FREE to attend for everyone, and features free rides and games in Louie’s Kids Park, live music and dozens of interactive events and activities from many […]
Liquified Creative expands with new Communications Associate
Shelby Collinson has recently joined Liquified Creative as the new Communications Associate. Liquified Creative is a PR, branding, marketing and web design agency located in Eastport. Shelby is a recent graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, specifically focusing on Strategic Communications and a Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. […]
K&B True Value beats out 4,500 stores to be one of the top hardware stores in the nation
K&B True Value Hardware of Annapolis has come out on top. True Value selected the local business as one of the top 13 stores in the US. To receive the award, the stores go through a series of selection processes and then the top candidates are narrowed down by the regional managers. Mystery shoppers then […]
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival starts TODAY!
The 7th Annual Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) reveals its full slate of more than 70 films from over 25 countries. The festival will be held March 21-24, 2019, with screenings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Elementary School, St John’s College and Asbury United Methodist Church. This year’s festival theme: Truth in Storytelling, […]
The Summit School’s Spring Symposium scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, The Summit School will host its spring symposium, Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and School. Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the best-selling books Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, 2nd Ed. (2010), Smart but Scattered (Guilford, 2009) and Smart but Scattered Teens (2013, Guilford), will examine how executive […]
Don’t Fear the Reaper but Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Maryland Hall
Rams Head Promotions has announced that Blue Öyster Cult will perform at Maryland Hall on Sunday, October 6th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 22nd @ 12pm. For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY‐based band […]
Trumpy comes to Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park in new exhibit
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is excited to announce the opening of a new, temporary exhibit entitled “A Single Goal: The Art of Trumpy Yacht Building” on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The exhibit will focus on wooden boat building, with an emphasis on the historical and very popular Trumpy Yachts. The exhibit will […]
Mimi Shea of Caring Traditions earns national award
Caring Transitions has announced that Mimi Shea, the local owner of Caring Transitions of Annapolis, has earned the Caring Transitions’ Rising Star Award. This national recognition is given to new franchisees who have demonstrated strong leadership and business growth in their first year of operation. The Rising Star Award was presented on February 19, 2019, […]
Davidsonville Green Expo this weekend at Homestead Gardens
Presented by the Davidsonville Area Civic Association (DACA) and hosted by Homestead Gardens, the Annual Davidsonville Green Expo features exhibitors offering information, education and demonstrations on environmentally- friendly products, sustainable lifestyle, lawn and garden techniques, agricultural practices, energy use, water conservation and preservation, recycling, land use and conservation. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center […]
TOMORROW–APD’s Spring Fling!
Spring Fling 2019 will be held Wednesday, March 20th at Market House on City Dock. Some of Annapolis’ finest eateries including Caliente Grill, Mission BBQ, Lemongrass, Iron Rooster, Vin 909, and Market House will provide complimentary bites. A Silent Auction will feature fun and uniquely “Annapolis experiences” including the much sought after Tailgate Package for […]
Bello Machre receives $20K from Dimensional Health Care Associates
Bello Machre proudly announces its Every Step Counts Presenting Event Sponsor – Dimensional Health Care Associates. Headed by Denise and Howard Schuffman, Dimensional Health Care will generously donate $20,000 to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities in Maryland. Every Step Counts will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Anne Arundel Community College in […]
