LIFE IN THE AREA
City to sponsor an E-Sports competition between middle schools on Saturday
Annapolis cluster students from Bates Middle and Annapolis Middle will square off in an e-sports competition at Maryland Hall on Nov. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event is being presented by the office of Mayor Gavin Buckley and EliteGamingLIVE, the premiere k to 12 e-sports league. Electronic sports competitions are organized video gaming events. […]
FREE PANEL DISCUSSION: History of the Apollo Space Program. November 17
This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon and the historic walk on the lunar surface by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Historic Annapolis is pleased to host a panel discussion on the history of the Apollo Space Program on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 3-5 p.m.at Maryland Hall […]
Annapolis Green: What makes a thriving community
Annapolis Green has partnered with the Eastport Business Association and the Eastport Civic Association to present the November Green Drinks Annapolis at O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. Admission is free, but a $10 donation will be requested. There will be appetizers served and a cash bar. This month’s […]
How to get free parking in Annapolis this holiday season
Headed to Downtown Annapolis this holiday season? You can park free for 3 hours at downtown meters starting Thursday, November 29th (Black Friday) through New Year’s Eve with code ParkDTA. Simply download the free ParkMobile app to your mobile phone (available on iOS and Android) and enter the code ParkDTA (not case sensitive) to receive your free […]
Anne-Marie Esson to be featured artist at Annapolis City Hall
Anne-Marie Esson will be the featured artist at Annapolis City Hall. The solo exhibition titled, “Runaway Painter” is a collection of paintings by Anne-Marie Esson reflecting the beauty of the area we live in. In this 15-21 piece exhibit you will see the essence of flowers, twinkling jeweltones of the Chesapeake Bay, Wednesday Night Races, […]
Towson 8th grader selected as first finalist for the 3M Play to Win Award by the Military Bowl
Jayden Moore, an eighth-grader at Loyola Blakefield in Towson, Md., has been selected as the first finalist for the 2019 3M Play to Win Award presented by the Military Bowl and 3M. As a finalist, Jayden will receive two complimentary tickets to attend this year’s Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO of […]
Sun Country Airlines coming to BWI in May 2020
Sun Country Airlines today announced that it would add Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to its growing network. Sun Country plans to start seasonal nonstop service between BWI Marshall Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on May 8, 2020. “We are excited to welcome Sun Country, a growing airline that shares our emphasis on customer […]
Black bears battle back late, lose in OT
The Maryland Black Bears lost to the Northeast Generals in overtime, 2-3, Sunday afternoon. Although the Black Bears earned a point by going into overtime, the Generals won two of the three games played over the weekend. The Northeast Generals outshot the Black Bears 18-14 in the first period. As a result, the Generals got […]
Comedian Colin Quinn and Ray Parker Jr. all on tap at the Rams Head On Stage
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
Black Bears bounce back against the Generals
The Maryland Black Bears defeated the Northeast Generals 4-1 on Saturday Night. After a tough loss Friday night, the weekend series is now split. The first period proved to be a stalemate. Neither the Black Bears or the Generals could find the back of the net. Each team went to their locker rooms scoreless at […]
Leadership Anne Arundel announced new Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County, has announced the call for applications for the Neighborhood Leadership Academy Class of 2020. The purpose of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) is to ensure that grassroots emerging leaders can access leadership training and development needed to have an impact […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Citizen Pride and JEB Design
The creative juices started flowing back at Kent State University where Joe and Eva Barsin met. Now nearly 30 years later the duo is known all across Maryland for the unique art of Citizen Pride and JEB Design. You have seen their work on the car in front of you (Chesapeake Bay Plate), at the […]
Health Department launches anti-bullying campaign
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently launched an anti-bullying campaign that includes the new website, www.FriendlyAndNice.org, and public announcement videos. The campaign, “Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander,” targets young people, their parents, educators and those who mentor youth. It encourages individuals to stand up, step in and speak up against bullying. FriendlyAndNice.org […]
Generals edge the Maryland Black Bears
It was a tight defensive contest that saw little goals and a lot of hits. In the end, it was the Northeast Generals securing a win in game one of a three game series against the Maryland Black Bears by the final score of 2-1. Two plays that saw Northeast walk in all alone on […]
Free fall concerts by the USNA Band wrap up at Maryland Hall
The Naval Academy Band returns to Maryland Hall to present a series of free concerts this Fall. “We are very pleased to be partnering once again with Maryland Hall to produce free public performances for our community by the outstanding musicians of this premier military band,” says Sweeten. “Both organizations’ dedication to the performing arts make […]
TOMORROW AND SATURDAY: Historic Annapolis’ Annapolis by Candlelight
A crisp autumn evening is the perfect time to walk through a historic neighborhood in Annapolis. The experience is made even better when the doors to some of Annapolis’s most beautiful homes are open and you are welcomed inside. This November, Historic Annapolis is excited to present the annual Annapolis by Candlelight tour. Now in its […]
Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade scheduled for December 14th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for more than 30 years, is back again this holiday season! This year’s generous sponsor is Long and Foster Real Estate, Eastport Office. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, power and sail, brightly […]
Wegmans pulls out of Annapolis, blames County
Well, it was nice a nice thought while it lasted. The long anticipated Wegmans will no longer be coming to Annapolis. The location has been removed from their website and we obtained a screen shot from their intranet confirming the move. Wegmans has placed the blame squarely on working with Anne Arundel County. The store […]
New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Mankoff to Speak at Mitchell Gallery on Sunday November 10th
Bob Mankoff, American cartoonist, author, and former cartoon editor of The New Yorker, will lecture on “This Petty Place: Mary Petty of The New Yorker” on Sunday, November 10 at 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College. The lecture is held in conjunction with the Mitchell Gallery’s latest exhibition, The Life and […]
Grab a bottle of egg nog for your Thanksgiving table!
The annual shipment of Galway Bay Egg Nog has just arrived from Ireland, and is now available at four locations; Galway Bay in Annapolis, Brian Boru in Severna Park, Pirates Cove in Galesville, and Killarney House in Davidsonville. This year the restaurants have also added the convenience of ordering and paying for egg nog online, for quick […]
FREE PANEL DISCUSSION: History of the Apollo Space Program. November 17
This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon and the historic walk on the lunar surface by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Historic Annapolis is pleased to host a panel discussion on the history of the Apollo Space Program on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 3-5 p.m.at Maryland Hall […]
Bayhawks win 6th MLL National title, celebration planned for Thursday
The Chesapeake Bayhawks closed the 2019 season by bringing home their sixth Major League Lacrosse (MLL) title and will be continuing the celebration this week. On Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET at the William Paca House and Garden in Annapolis, MD, the Bayhawks will be hosting a Championship Celebration for […]
