LIFE IN THE AREA
Recovery Walk scheduled for Sunday
Help Recovery Anne Arundel celebrate National Recovery month on September 22nd (Rain Date 9/29.) In Partnership with Street Corner Ministries come out for a 1.3 mile walk through downtown Annapolis and help us show that there is hope for recovery from substance use disorders. This year, Recovery Anne Arundel forged a new partnership with Street Corner […]
West Annapolis Business Affiliation gearing up for West Annapolis Oktoberfest
Preparations are underway for the 29th annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, September 29th. The two-block long street festival, which stretches along Annapolis Street from Melvin Avenue to Taylor Avenue and on Giddings Avenue between Annapolis Street and Ridgely Avenue in West Annapolis, Maryland, is free to attend and will include traditional German food and beer […]
2019 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run this weekend
The 2019 Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run, scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, September 22, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, is open for registration at 911heroesrun.org/Annapolis Hosted by Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), the Annapolis 9/11 Heroes Run includes a 5K and 1M Family Fun Run along with a 5K GORUCK division that unites the community in […]
Samaritan House opens new building for 16 men in recovery
And just like that, there is hope for 16 more men battling the disease of addiction. This morning, the Samaritan House in Annapolis opened a residence hall on their 8 acre campus to house 16 more men in recovery. The project was nearly 7 years in the making and nearly a full year of construction, […]
AAMC names first oncology chair
Anne Arundel Medical Center has announced that Adam Riker, MD, has been named as its first chair of Oncology. Dr. Riker comes to AAMC from Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine, where he served as chief of Surgical Oncology and medical director of the cancer service line. Prior to LSU, he led cancer service […]
8th Annual Recovery Walk this Sunday
The eighth annual Annapolis Recovery Walk will be held Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. starting at Whitmore Park, across from the Arundel Center, at Calvert and Clay Streets. Community resources will be available 10a.m. – 11:30a.m. The walk will kick off at 11:30a.m. with opening remarks from a representative of […]
Gentlemen…are you ready for Blazers, Bourbon, and Cigars?
The ladies had their chance in June, now it is the gents’ time. Join Historic Annapolis at the William Paca House and Garden for the 6th annual premier gentlemen’s-only evening! Blazers. Bourbon. Cigars. Spend the evening networking with fellow businessmen and community leaders. Enjoy bourbon, whiskey, and other fine liquor tastings, along with cigars, delightful […]
Free fall concerts by the USNA Band at Maryland Hall
The Naval Academy Band returns to Maryland Hall to present a series of free concerts this Fall. Beginning this Sunday, September 22 at 4 pm, with a Chamber Winds and Brass Ensemble Concert, the band will perform a total of four free concerts at Maryland Hall this Fall. At Saturday’s concert in the Main Theatre, […]
THIS WEEKEND! It’s Baaack! 36th Annual Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival
Homestead Gardens Annual Fall Festival is the largest in the area. A fall family tradition for 36 years, Homestead’s “FallFest” is a celebration of everything that is autumn from the changing foliage, falling leaves and spiced cider to mums, homemade donuts and pumpkin patches. FallFest features a wide array of attractions, demos and entertainment for […]
Rick Wakeman opens Grumpy Old Rock Star tour at Maryland Hall this weekend
Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman embarks on his first solo tour of America in 13 years and he selects Annapolis, Rams Head On Stage, and Maryland Hall to bring it all together. Wakeman’s The Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour will combine spellbinding piano music with sidesplitting jokes and revealing insights into his 50-plus-year career. Expect an […]
CALENDAR ALERT: Fall Festival at Market Space this Sunday
Fall is coming and it is time to celebrate the beautiful days in Historic Downtown Annapolis, Maryland. Bring your neighbors and friends for an afternoon of fun at this block party in Downtown Annapolis. It’s free admission for all and will be from noon to 6pm on Sunday, September 22nd! Market Space will be closed […]
Co-founder of Black Leaders Organizing for Change to speak at AACC on Monday
As a young person raised in the heart of Baltimore, Ralikh Hayes started his journey of combating social injustice in 2007 when he became an organizer/math tutor with the Baltimore Algebra Project. In 2015, Hayes, along with Michaela Brown and Tre Murphy, co-founded Black Leaders Organizing for Change (BLOC). This trio of visionaries believes that […]
“Art in the City of Annapolis” released with party at Metropolitan
Art took center stage on September 5th at Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge, as Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan, Mayor Gavin Buckley, former Mayor Ellen Moyer, and attorney Joe Gormley, hosted a reception to launch an updated edition of “Art in the City of Annapolis”, showing their appreciation for the many sponsors who made this possible. […]
AMFM to host tribute concert for Ric Ocasek and The Cars at Union Jacks
On Monday the 30th, a dozen or so local musicians will all come together to pay tribute to one of the most influential artists of the past 40 years–Ric Ocasek and his band The Cars. Ocasek passed away on September 15th. It all gets underway at 7:00pm at Union Jack’s in Annapolis with the doors […]
Inmate turned speaker to speak at AACC after getting degree from the college
An inmate-turned-author and motivational speaker will speak at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, on Sept. 30 at 3:30 in the Kauffman Theater. While in prison, Chris Wilson, author of “My Master plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose.”, earned an Associate degree in Sociology from Anne Arundel Community […]
Watermark hosting 7th Annual Barkin’ on the Bay to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County
Cruises on the Bay™ by Watermark® presents a doggone good time to take your dog out on the water! Bring your dog for a cruise of Annapolis on Harbor Queen to benefit the SPCA of Anne Arundel County. The 7th Annual Barkin’ on the Bay Cruise is coming up on Thursday, September 26. Watermark has […]
Annapolis’ own Galway Bay named finalist for Best Irish Whiskey Experience
Galway Bay Irish Restaurant, Pub & Whiskey Bar, located at 63 Maryland Avenue in historic downtown Annapolis, has been named a 2019 Finalist by Irish Hospitality Global for Best Irish Whiskey Experience. This unique annual award celebrates the very best of Irish hospitality both in Ireland and worldwide. Galway Bay adds this prestigious nomination to […]
2nd Annual Twist and Stout festival September 28
NOTE: We published this last week and we had an incorrect date in the headline. The event is September 28. We have corrected the old post and are re-posting it. We apologize for our error! On September 28th, Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks will present the 2nd Annual Twist & Stout, a fine wine […]
Rams Head On Stage bringing Colin Hay to Maryland Hall
Rams Head Promotions announces Colin Hay at Maryland Hall in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, April 3, 2020. Tickets on sale now! Colin Hay is familiar to millions as the front-man, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (“Down Under,” “Overkill,” “Who Can it Be Now?”). Hay is justifiably proud of his place in pop […]
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! The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, power and sail, brightly decorated with thousands of lights and crewed by jolly revelers. This festive […]
AAMC + DCHS = Luminis Health
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) and Doctors Community Health System (DCHS) have combined to form a new health system. AAMC and DCHS announced today that the name of the new, integrated health system is Luminis Health. The new health system will reimagine community care, improving access and population health while expanding services throughout Maryland. “For […]
New book: “100 Things To Do In Annapolis and the Eastern Shore Before You Die”
There’s a new book in town and it is called “100 Things To Do In Annapolis and the Eastern Shore Before You Die.” And, I have to say, local author Susan Moynihan gets it right! It’s a quick and fun read with the author’s bucket list of 100 things to do in the area; and […]
