Tag: Africa
Junior League to host Unwind in the Vines at Great Frogs Winery on May 6th
Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. will host its Unwind in the Vines event on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at Great Frogs Winery. Open to the public to adults 21 and over, the proceeds from this event will benefit the community programs of Junior League. Great Frogs Winery in Annapolis will […]
West African and Brazilian dance and music, tonight at AACC
Experience music and dance from West Africa and Brazil on April 8 when the Anne Arundel Community College Performing Arts Department presents a World Music and Dance Festival at 7:30 p.m. in the Humanities Building Room 112 on AACC’s Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway. The free event features students from AACC’s world music ensembles, with […]
Muddy Creek Arts Guild spring show starts tomorrow
The Muddy Creek Artists Guild (MCAG) is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale featuring original works in a variety of media created by more than 55 local artists who live and work in Southern Anne Arundel County. The show is free and open to the public and will run Thursday, […]
Schooner Woodwind releases ever-popular special cruise schedule
If last season is any indication, this years’ special sailings of the Schooners Woodwind will be selling out soon. Only a few weeks remain until the season begins, but the captains and crew have been busy coming up with an incredible lineup of special sails. Beer tasting…Wednesday Night racing…Blue Angel sails…Mother’s Day brunch and much […]
Infant deaths on rise in Anne Arundel County due to unsafe sleeping
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health would like to alert the community about a recent increase in infant deaths due to accidental suffocation. Since January 2016, there have been four Anne Arundel County infant deaths identified as probable suffocation. All were related to unsafe sleeping practices, including infants sharing a bed and sleeping under […]
Save the date: Fashion for a Cause, May 12, 2016
Now in its eighth year, Hospice Hundred’s Fashion for a Cause, Annapolis’ hottest red carpet fashion event, is returning to Porsche of Annapolis on Hudson Street from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2016. Get a look at what you’ll be seeing in the city, on the beach and at parties as models take […]
Chrysalis House thanks Rotary for donation
At its Feb. 11 luncheon meeting, the Rotary Club of Annapolis Foundation was thanked by the Chrysalis House (www.chrysalishouses.org) for financial support after the shelter suffered a flood from a broken pipe a year ago. The foundation granted $10,000 to purchase several new commercial kitchen appliances. From left, Randy Goff, club president, and Mimi Jones, […]
Annapolis Film Festival preview
AFF’s 2016 slate includes films from 22 different countries, representing a diverse arena of interests ranging from hand-hewn wooden boats in the Grenadines to hand-painted wooden synagogues in Poland. Our films star African-American poets and activists, scientists taking action against climate change, search and rescue dogs, and goldfish, among others. We’ll tackle the politics of […]
FeBREWary is under way in Maryland
Love is in the air and on tap in Maryland. In celebration of FeBREWary: Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month, breweries are releasing new seasonal, love-themed craft beers, offering food pairings, hosting special events and partnering with local businesses to provide safe lodging and transportation. “Maryland welcomes you to fall in love with a new style […]
Chamber to host economic forum sponsored by Severn Savings Bank
[do action=”fringe”/] Your biggest threat to business success is not knowing what you don’t know. On Wednesday, November 4th, The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce (AAACCC) will address challenges to business sustainability in an uncertain age at their Annual Economic Forum being held at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis (formerly the Sheraton Annapolis), from […]
Attorneys from Mulrenin & Associates to join Yumkas, Vidmar & Sweeney
[do action=”fringe”/] Yumkas, Vidmar & Sweeney, LLC of Columbia announces that Thomas J. “TJ” Mulrenin from Mulrenin & Associates in Annapolis has joined the firm effective Oct. 1. With a total of 10 attorneys, the newly expanded and renamed firm — Yumkas, Vidmar, Sweeney & Mulrenin — is now poised to offer clients a fuller […]
DoubleTree’s Port of Call’s McKnew wins crab soup cookoff
DoubleTree by Hilton Annapolis is proud to announce that Charles McKnew, executive chef of the hotel’s signature restaurant Ports of Call won first place People’s Choice Award at the 2015 Maryland Seafood Festival Crab Soup Cook-Off for his original Cream of Crab Soup. A local favorite and longtime competitor, McKnew has now won the People’s Choice Award more […]
On tour with Hour 24–24 things I learned
[do action=”fringe”/] 24 Things I Learned From Hour 24 Recently, I was given the unique opportunity to see the U.S. by selling merchandise for an incredible rock band called Hour 24. They brought along alternative band Racing on the Sun for the Suit Up Tour. For 52 days, I left behind everything I knew to […]
First Sunday Arts Festival this Sunday
[do action=”fringe”/] On Sunday September 6th West and Calvert Streets in the Arts and Entertainment District of Annapolis will once again be taken over by the popular First Sunday Arts festival from 11am to 5pm. The festival is expecting to draw over 8,000 locals on this HolidaySunday. Take in the arts and enjoy these 2 […]
Volunteer with the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center
Many Volunteer positions are available through the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center. If you do not see an opportunity below that fits your needs, contact the Volunteer Center at [email protected] or 410-897-9207. Check our Website: www.aacvc.org. A few current volunteer opportunities are listed below. American Healing Arts Alliance, Inc. AHAA is a non-profit educational […]
AAACCVB lists June events in area
The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay throughout June 2015. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, the AAACCVB […]
Fado has full plate for St. Paddy’s Day
Fadó Irish Pub will once again be the St. Patrick’s Day hub in Annapolis as it hosts two parties at its One Park Place location. March 14, or St. Practice Day, is the biggest party in town, featuring 6 Nations Rugby and English Premier League soccer, live music and signature Irish dishes (the whole pub […]
Poetry and jazz highlight February events at AACC
Anne Arundel Community College offers many events open to the community that are organized or hosted by various college departments or programs. Occasionally, times, dates or places of the events change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the event’s web page or the college’s website at www.aacc.edu/events. AACC CLASSES Feb. 2 – 13-week session of […]
The Zen House to celebrate grand opening on Tuesday
The Zen House Wellness Spa + Yoga Studio is excited to announce their Grand Opening on Tuesday, November 11th from 4 pm – 8 pm at their studio, 47 Spa Road | Annapolis, MD (across from the Westin Hotel). The Grand Opening Celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30pm, meet and greet with […]
Kunta Kinte children’s festival
[do action=”schuh”/] Travel in your imagination to the childhood home of Kunta Kinte to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of west Africa. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum will host a festival just for children – and their accompanying grown-ups – to mark the anniversary of Kunta Kinte’s arrival in the year 1767 in Annapolis. Special guest Kwame […]
Relive an epic sailing adventure across the Atlantic and back (May 1, 2014)
Come share, through photos and stories, Robert and Cindy Holden’s epic sailing adventure to Europe, Atlantic Islands, West Africa and more. Hear tales of two Atlantic crossings, sea faring cats, a boatyard under an airport, camel safaris, dancing the Tango in front of street fighters, and more! Robert, a sailmaker, and Cindy, an artist, after […]
Voices for Africa benefit concert
The Friends of Togo Outreach and Soteria Assembly are proud to announce the Voices For Africa Benefit Concert at the Chesapeake Arts Center on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Hammonds Lane Theatre located at 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, Maryland 21225 at 6:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase for $25 by calling the Box […]
