Events
Chesapeake Arts Center has plenty of holiday offerings
The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) is once again preparing to welcome the community for festive events this holiday season. Gather with friends, family and loved ones to experience these holiday events. On Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm, join CAC’s Resident Teaching Artist Athena Hiotis for this informative series focused on the professional music industry. […]
11th Annual Santa Speedo Run – December 15th — REGISTER NOW
The Eleventh Annual Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive will be held Saturday, December 15th, beginning and ending atO’Brien’s Steak House on Main Street in Annapolis. This event has become a holiday tradition in Annapolis. Last year, nice weather drew more than 500 runners who were brave enough to bare it (almost) all! The one mile […]
Save the date for Denim & Diamonds 2019, April 27th
Please Save the Date for the 2019 AAMC Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds Bash, Saturday April 27, 2019. Don’t miss the Annapolis event of the year under the stars at AAMC’s South Campus, 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland. Denim & Diamonds is a night of fun, food and dancing under the stars. The spring bash […]
EYC’s Lights Parade nominated AGAIN as one of the best holiday parades in the US
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’ signature events for more than 30 years, is just around the corner! For the third year, our hometown parade has been nominated as one of the USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice Holiday Parades in America! People may vote once a day, every day, until December […]
“Who’s Your Hero?” Let us know and you could be a big part of the Military Bowl! #BudHeroes
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, and Katcef Brothers, Inc., are excited to announce they are teaming up again for the Budweiser Who’s Your Hero?campaign. The promotion, which invites the public to share stories about the everyday heroes in their lives, kicks off on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 […]
Pittman takes the reins of Anne Arundel County
Thank you for joining us for this celebration of our county and our communities. Being elected as your County Executive is an incredible honor-and also a tremendous responsibility. As I take the oath of office, know that I do so with a singular focus on working to make our county a better place for all […]
The holidays are here so celebrate! Here are 9 ways!
Magical! That’s the word that best describes Annapolis and Anne Arundel County during the holidays. A host of events for the young and young at heart makes it easy for everyone to get into the spirit of the season. To help you celebrate, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has pulled together a handy list […]
Governor and Mrs. Hogan to host holiday open house at Government House
Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan invite Marylanders and their families to join them for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Government House. The event is free of charge, open to the public, and no reservations are required. The First Family asks that guests […]
2019 Annapolis Boat Show dates announced, discounted tickets in December
The Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc. is excited to announce their 2019 schedule, including four in-water sail and power boat shows taking place in Annapolis and the surrounding region. Along with producing boat shows, the Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc. also coordinates several educational and training programs for boating enthusiasts of all types and skill levels. “We […]
Miss America, Nia Franklin to perform national anthem at Military Bowl
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin will sing the national anthem prior to kickoff of the 2018 Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Franklin was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., and is a graduate […]
Free choral concert at AACC on December 15th
The Encore Chorales will perform in a holiday concert this season. This free concert is perfect for all ages and will include members of the Encore Chorales of Anne Arundel Community College and Southern Maryland. Enjoy holiday classics and seasonal favorites sure to get you in the holiday spirit including Variations on Jingle Bells, Hallelujah […]
EYC’s Lights Parade is scheduled for December 8th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’ 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 […]
Sounds of the Season to be presented by Glen Burnie United Methodist Church
The Glen Burnie United Methodist Church will present Sounds of the Season on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the 8:30 am and 11:00 am services. The Chancel Choir and an 8 piece orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Anna Binneweg. The program includes a mixture of contemporary as well as classical Christmas songs. All […]
Milk Carton Kids and 50 Years of Jethro Tull 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 […]
Annapolis to hold public meeting on new pump house and plaza planned for Compromise Street
On Tuesday, December 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Annapolis Elementary School cafeteria, the City of Annapolis will host a public meeting to provide an update on the final pump station location for the stormwater mitigation project and to gather input from the public on the future design of the plaza area located at the […]
11th Annual Santa Speedo Run – December 15th — REGISTER NOW
The Eleventh Annual Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive will be held Saturday, December 15th, beginning and ending atO’Brien’s Steak House on Main Street in Annapolis. This event has become a holiday tradition in Annapolis. Last year, nice weather drew more than 500 runners who were brave enough to bare it (almost) all! The one mile […]
Christmas Concert at Galilee Lutheran Church on December 9th
The public is invited to attend a free Christmas concert by Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) to be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road, Pasadena. The concert, titled “C is for Christmas,” will feature Christmas carols and hymns and will conclude with an audience sing-along of traditional […]
Annapolis City to launch “Naptown Anti-Dope Move(meant)” on Saturday
On Saturday, December 1, from 12-3 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) at the American Legion on Forest Drive, the City of Annapolis will launch its “Naptown Anti-Dope Move(meant)” with a community engagement session. Hosted by Mayor Gavin Buckley, Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson, and William Rowel of the Mayor’s Office, the event will bring together resources, […]
Hard to believe, Galway Bay is turning 20!
Almost twenty years ago, in December of 1998, Galway Bay opened its doors to the Annapolis community and worldwide visitors. As an Irish restaurant and pub they began their journey in becoming a valued member of the business and local community and building a reputation for authentic Irish food, exceptional hospitality and a great place […]
Chocolate Binge Festival THIS Sunday
Everyone loves chocolate and Annapolis’ has been enjoying chocolate for at least 270 years. A recent dive in the Maryland Gazette newspaper archives revealed an advertisement from December 1748 of chocolate being made and sold on Duke of Gloucester Street in downtown Annapolis. On December 2nd Annapolis will be celebrating by filling West Street with […]
More than 50 planes to bring greens and presents to residents of Tangier Island
50th Anniversary Tangier Island Christmas “Holly Run” To Take Place December 1st Stevensville, Maryland – On December 1, 2018, as they have been for 50 years, pilots from the Chesapeake Bay area will bring Christmas cheer to the approximately 600 isolated residents of Tangier Island, Virginia and Eye On Annapolis will be with them! Eastern shore pilot […]
Eastport Elementary kicks off playground campaign, PlayEastport, tomorrow morning
The Eastport Elementary School (EES) PTA is excited to announce the launch of PlayEastport, a Capital Campaign to Improve the Community Green Space at Eastport Elementary, with a goal of raising $250,000 for a new playground and comprehensive green space restoration at the Elementary School. In preparation for PlayEastport, the EES PTA has put aside […]
