Tag: Washington DC
Warped Tour 2016!
The traveling circus that is Warped Tour came into town over the weekend. The long list of bands and the even longer lines of fans all gathered at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday morning for the yearly installment. Some of the more recognizable bands on the roster were actually returning Warped veterans: Set It […]
Brand New rock Merriweather
No, this isn’t about the new renovations over at the beloved venue. The band Brand New rocked out Merriweather Post Pavilion last night to a full house, as they stopped by on their co-headlining tour with Modest Mouse. The tour is unique with just the two bands playing (no openers). Which felt very nice, you […]
Royal Teeth dig into DC
Last night Royal Teeth played at U Street Music Hall here in DC. These Louisiana locals always look right at home on a stage. The U Street stage did seem small for Royal Teeth. After seeing them play at venues like Rams Head Live, you could tell that they were constricted on a smaller stage, […]
Cage The Elephant and Portugal, The Man play Merriweather
An unusually “cold, cold, cold” night impacted attendance at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Sunday evening. A large number of attendees missed the opener Broncos, but were there for Portugal, The Man. Even during the the headliner, Cage The Elephant, Merriweather looked a little empty. Luckily the weather did not stop the audience from having a […]
Great Strides walk for Cyctic Fibrosis coming to Annapolis
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be holding its annual Great Strides walk in Annapolis, Maryland this June. This national walk brings together tens of thousands of walkers to participate in events that help generate critical funds to fight this inherited fatal disease. The walk will take place at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland […]
Magic Man casts a spell at 9:30 Club again!
Last night Magic Man headlined once again at the infamous 9:30 Club in Washington DC. The New England based duo, Alex Caplow and Sam Lee, are taking a break from writing their next album to go on the Hotline Spring tour with Panama Wedding and The Griswolds. The audience was treated to a couple of […]
Pre-K kids learn about Bay health at Annapolis Maritime Museum
On a recent cold, winter day, the pre-kindergarten classrooms at Georgetown Elementary were buzzing with the warmth of summer, as students learned about the environment and animals of the Chesapeake Bay. In three separate classrooms, each with 25 children and an instructor, students eagerly raised their hands in the air, ready to answer the next […]
Historic Inns completes muti-million dollar renovations
The completely renovated, Historic Inns of Annapolis — nestled in the heart of the Historical District, announces a fresh design and feel that is an ode to the buildings’ elegant past. The Maryland Inn and its vintage sister properties, Governor Calvert House and Robert Johnson House, form the Historic Inns of Annapolis with each […]
Jill Porter named Assistant Director of Sales for CCMIT
The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute (CCMIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Porter as Assistant Director of Sales. She had previously been Manager of Sales for CCMIT. In her new role, Porter will support Brian Senft, Director of Sales, in the development and execution of CCMIT’s marketing strategy and in staff […]
Chesapeake EcoQuiz on January 19th
The West & Rhode Riverkeeper presents The Chesapeake EcoQuiz at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant, 4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville, MD 20765 on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 from 7 – 9 p.m. The West & Rhode Riverkeeper presents the Chesapeake EcoQuiz at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant in Galesville on Tuesday, January 19, from 7 – 9 p.m. Contestants can team up […]
Get your tickets for the Annapolis Oyster Classic on November 21
[do action=”fringe”/] The 2nd Annual Annapolis Oyster Classic! Under a heated big-top tent, mingle with friends old and new, listen to great music while enjoying fresh oysters and great libations. This fall festival has become one of the best local events in Annapolis! Included in admission: Oysters on the Half Shell Grilled Oysters Paired Wines to Complement […]
Annapolis film students get personal tour of “The Wall” from Vietnam War Memorial founder
[do action=”fringe”/] The way Jan Scruggs sees it, this nation is in good hands. The founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund took the Annapolis High School Performing and Visual Arts film students on a tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Oct. 20. He came away impressed by the caliber of the youth. “They […]
Change of seasons at Bonefish Grill at Annapolis Towne Centre
Paul and I stopped by for an early dinner at Bonefish Grill recently and noticed that the covered patio area was almost full and very festive. Happy Hour appears to be very popular at Towne Centre eateries in general and at Bonefish in particular. I’m a big fan of restaurants that celebrate the change of […]
Ed Sheeran doesn’t disappoint in first of two DC shows
Thousands flooded into DC last night to catch a glimpse of not just the Pope but also Ed Sheeran. Our favorite Ginger Brit took to the stage at Verizon Center for the first of his two nights in DC. Christina Perri opened the evening with a short set of her piano pop hits. Ed came out […]
Hearing and seeing doubles with Echosmith and Twenty One Pilots
[do action=”fringe”/] September 9th was the start of the Blurryface Tour and the first stop was Washington DC! Finish Ticket, from California, opened up the electric evening, an evening that had people lining up over twelve hours before doors. The line sadly was not for them but the next two bands on the ticket, first of which […]
Schuh seeks nominations for Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award
Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh is seeking nominations for the 2016 Dallas G. Pace Humanitarian Award, given each year in memory of the county’s first Human Relations Commission Chairman. “The Pace Humanitarian Award is one way we honor individuals who create a culture of respect and peace,” said Schuh. “We are fortunate to have […]
Trillectro Music Festival on tap for late August
DC to BC, the bicoastal independent promotional company responsible for live music productions across the DC metropolitan area, just announced the return of its annual Trillectro Music Festival, an event that brings together the best emerging hip-hop, electronic, alternative and indie talent for an exhilarating all-day experience. Trillectro is excited to announce the event has […]
45k fans welcome Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour for the first night at National’s Park
On Monday, July 13th, Taylor Swift arrived in town for the first night of two at National’s Park in D.C. on her 1989 World Tour – her biggest tour thus far in her ten- year career. It has been two years since Taylor’s previous performance in D.C. on her Red Tour. Taylor Swift may have come to […]
It takes a village: art, oysters, and tea–Green Drinks this Tuesday
Annapolis Green will highlight how all aspects of our community come together in stewardship and beautification to create a vibrant and Green town. The venue will be Gallery 3976, actually group of small businesses that have come together to share space in one grand gallery located in the heart of the Annapolis Design District – latitude […]
3rd Class Midshipman from USNA reportedly died in Amtrak 188 crash
UPDATE: The USNA has issued a statement: The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to report that a midshipman was named as one of the passengers who lost their life in the AMTRAK train which crashed in north Philadelphia at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night. The midshipman was on leave and enroute to their home of […]
Cruise to the St. Michael’s Wine Festival with Watermark
A cruise, hundreds of wines, the Bay and food…what more could you ask for? Cruises on the Bay™ by Watermark® announces its first special event cruise of the 2015 season: roundtrip cruise and ticket package from Annapolis to the 6th Annual WineFest at St. Michaels on Saturday, April 25, 2015 and Sunday, April 26, 2015. […]
Shania Twain to play Verizon Center on July 21st
One of the world’s best-selling female artists in history, Shania Twain, has announced her first North American tour in more than 11 years entitled ROCK THIS COUNTRY. The 48 date run comes hot on the heels of her hit two-year residency in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. She will be at the Verizon Center […]
