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LIFE IN THE AREA
Library marks Black History Month with series of virtual programs
The Anne Arundel County Public Library is offering the following programs to celebrate Black History Month. Registration is required for each program and begins two weeks before the event. All programs will be held on Zoom. Drumbeat for Change Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 pm Throughout history, kids have been agents of change. Author Kelly […]
World Artists Experiences presents 13th Annual Bridges to the World Int’l Film Festival
The 13th Annual Bridges to the World International Film Festival is moving from local screens to Zoom Webinars this year. The festival, sponsored by World Artists Experiences, features five films from five countries. It will run for five weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, beginning February 2 and ending March 2. A film […]
Inclusive Ventures Program launched for minority, women, and veteran owned businesses
Today Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman joined Ben Birge, Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) CEO, to announce the launch of the Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP). The goal of the IVP is to help small, minority, women and veteran owned businesses in Anne Arundel County by offering a robust menu of resources including education, […]
The Art of Activism running though February 27th at Maryland Hall
In January 2021, Maryland Hall will welcome visitors to a building wide exhibition to celebrate eight diverse artists focused on activism and using the creative process to educate their audiences about diversity, equity and inclusion. The Art of Activism features the work of Maryland-based Black artists selected through a juried process in Fall 2020. The […]
Annapolis Town Center bringing the romance with a Valentine’s Day Cupid’s Drive-In
Experience a new kind of date night this Valentine’s Day at Cupid’s Drive-In at Annapolis Town Center. On February 13, the property is welcoming guests to their drive-in movie lot for a special event featuring two showings. Purchase tickets for a 5:30 pm showing of Casablanca or an 8:30 pm showing of La La Land. […]
DEADLINE: AMFM launches another COVID-19 initiative to aid musicians
Local nonprofit Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM) has launched a new initiative to assist musicians whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization, which was recently named nonprofit of the year by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, was created in 2006 to provide emergency financial relief to professional […]
The 15th Annual SOUPer Bowl is coming … virtually of course!
Since 2007, Heritage Baptist Church has set aside a day to serve bowls of soup in exchange for donations to the Light House Homeless Prevention Center, raising over $34,000 cumulatively. Using the connection between “soup” and the NFL championship game, the donation-only SOUPer Bowl Lunch caught community attention and launched what has become a tradition […]
Budget time. Pittman to hold town hall tonight
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]
Fourth “Let’s Talk Justice” program scheduled for Monday
Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils (CRASC) will host the fourth forum in the Let’s Talk Justice series at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 1. The forum will focus on women’s rights.Similar to the previous forums in June, July, and August, the virtual event provides an opportunity for […]
Budget time. Pittman to hold town hall tonight
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park announces Winter Lecture Series
Warm up this winter in the comfort of your own home with the enlightening Winter Lecture Series hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) began on Thursday, January 7, 2021. The popular educational and informative series of eight wintertime talks provides rich and stimulating topics from an esteemed group of scholars, photographers, and […]
Pittman makes it official, restrictions relaxed in Anne Arundel County
Citing a sharp, steady drop in the COVID case rate for both the county and state, County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Executive Order #42 today, which raises capacity limits for restaurants, retail establishments, places of worship and other businesses. Under the new order, establishments that were previously limited to 25 percent may now open at […]
Library delays return to in-person use through February; adds parking lot computer use
Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced that it is extending the suspension of in-person appointments until March 1, citing continued high numbers of new COVID-19 cases in the county and delays in the vaccine rollout. Curbside Plus service remains available and six libraries are now offering use of Chromebooks in library parking lots. “The […]
TONIGHT: Athletes for the Arts with Eric Kettani
Most people have a pre-conceived notion that athletes are pretty much singularly focused on their sport. And that notion would be wrong! And Maryland Hall wants to virtually show you why on January 27th! This fundraiser for Maryland Hall will feature an evening of professional athletes and artists as well as some professional athletes that […]
It’s National Plan Your Vacation Day, and Visit Annapolis is all in with news re-designs of webites
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has launched three newly designed websites engineered to make it easier than ever before for individuals to research, plan, and visit the region. In addition to streamlined navigation and a host of new offerings, the enhanced Visit Annapolis, Visit BWI & Beyond, and Annapolis Discovered sites provide members […]
County Executive Pittman should be relaxing restrictions on Friday
Pending a continued downward trend of COVID numbers, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said he will be relaxing some of the more stringent restrictions in place on retail establishments, performance venues, and restaurants this comig Friday at 5:00pm. The County Executive plans to sign another Executive Order tomorrow that will increase retail and interior […]
TOMORROW: Athletes for the Arts to celebrate arts education at Maryland Hall
Athletes for the Arts brings together athletes, artists and students for an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Maryland Hall, the region’s cultural core based in Annapolis, Maryland. On January 27, 2021, an exciting team will share their stories of artistic and athletic success at a TED talk inspired event livestreamed to audiences worldwide from the […]
Famous Fund donates $15K to Illusions: Bar & Theater
On Friday, January 22, 2021, the Famous Fund “made the call” to Spencer Horsman, a second-generation entertainer (magician) and owner / featured performer at Illusions: Bar & Theater located in Baltimore, MD. In his application, Mr. Horsman explained the challenges his business of 13 years has had amid the local and state COVID-19 restrictions. His […]
Famous Fund established by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood ups the goal to save Baltimore restaurants
After raising over $200,000 in four days, Famous Fund founder and Jimmy’s Seafood co-owner John Minadakis, has set a new goal to raise $350,000 for struggling small restaurants in the city of Baltimore. The Baltimore restaurant industry has been hit hard with COVID restrictions since March. In December, the Baltimore mayor banned indoor and outdoor […]
Lidl to open first Annapolis store on February 3
Lidl announced today its newest food market in Annapolis, Maryland, located at 2375 Solomons Island Road, will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, February 3. The store will open at 8 a.m. after a brief ribbon cutting in front of the store at 7:40 a.m. The store will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Budget time. Pittman to hold town hall tonight
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman will host seven online Budget Town Halls over the next month to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Due to the COVID pandemic, the town halls will be conducted by videoconference this year. As with past years, each meeting will focus on an individual County Council district and […]
HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: Athletes for the Arts with Eric Kettani
Most people have a pre-conceived notion that athletes are pretty much singularly focused on their sport. And that notion would be wrong! And Maryland Hall wants to virtually show you why on January 27th! This fundraiser for Maryland Hall will feature an evening of professional athletes and artists as well as some professional athletes that […]
