Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Public meetings scheduled for input on new Annapolis Police Chief
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley has announced the schedule for upcoming community meetings to gather resident input on priorities for hiring a new City of Annapolis Police Chief. The public is welcome to attend. These community meetings, facilitated by community leader Bishop Craig Coates, will all be in Annapolis and begin promptly at 7 p.m. Meeting […]
Nighthawks and Billy Price together at 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 […]
Verda’s Place now open at the Banneker-Douglass Museum
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), Banneker-Douglass Museum (BDM) launched a new exhibition,Verda’s Place: An Homage to a Valiant Woman on Friday. In 1962, Verda Freeman Welcome became the first Black woman in the country to be elected to a State Senate. Seven years […]
Annapolis Symphony presents “Cosmic Depth”
The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra this month for “Cosmic Depth,” the fourth Masterworks concert of the season, taking place at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on March 29 & 30, 2019. Dr. Aaron Smith, Chairman of the Naval Academy Music Department, will serve as guest conductor for Eric […]
You know it is almost Spring when the Harbor Queen is back at City Dock
Watermark® has launched their 2019 season of daily walking tours kick this weekend on March 16th. Colonial tour guides are back on the streets leading walking tours every day at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Annapolis’ iconic Harbor Queen and Miss Anne Spa Creek Tours return to City Dock next Saturday, March 23rd. The familiar […]
Baysox have a wild promotional lineup this season!
The Bowie Baysox announced their promotional schedule revealing an entertainment-filled 70-game home calendar. The 2019 season, presented by Money One Federal Credit Union, is filled with a mix of familiar promotions from past seasons, as well as a few new additions. Opening Night’s first pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 against […]
Annapolis Book Festival slated for April 6th at the Key School
Former independent counsel Ken Starr ; award-winning writers James and Deborah Fallows ; Maria Hiaasen , journalist and wife of slain Capital Gazette journalist Rob Hiaasen ; National Book Critics Award finalist Nell Painter ; radio host and mixologist Sother Teague ; award-winning journalists Michael Dobbs , Jo Giese , Michael Isikoff, Evan Thomas, and […]
Time is running out to get passes for Annapolis Film Festival. Check out the slate of films here!
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 […]
BIG book sale this weekend
Books for International Goodwill will hold another book sale on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 8 am to 2 pm at 451 Defense Highway in Annapolis. Over 70,000 books covering all categories will be on the shelves. Books will be priced at $3 for hardbacks, $2 for trade soft bound, and $1 for pocket paperbacks. […]
Get your tickets now to 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 […]
Davidsonville Green Expo next 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 […]
