It’s another week full of easy-to-find, relatively cheap (and some even free) events in Annapolis. The entertaining standards carry through this week: great live music at a few Annapolis favorites, dramatic plays by clever companies, an educational film set to music at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, classic band music performed by USNA, and three green events–one a composting workshop and the others green craft fairs that show off local and international talent. When mid-week blues hit, try out one of the events detailed below–you won’t be disappointed.
Annapolis Entertainment
Master Harold and the Boys, a play put on by Bay Theatre Company, is still available for viewing this week. In fact, this week is the last full one that hosts the play, so scoop up the opportunity! Though Master Harold and the Boys was shunned by the South African government according to Bay Theatre’s site, the play offers invaluable lessons about race and human nature that are implicit. Obtain tickets from Bay Theatre’s site: www.baytheatre.org.
The politically charged and familial play by The Colonial Players, Sunlight, is also nearing the end of its production. This week marks the second to last that Sunlight is available for viewing–don’t miss out! If you haven’t heard of the play, it focuses on the turmoil on a university campus when its dean, president, and family members get involved in the same issue. Head to http://thecolonialplayers.org to learn more about this play.
The music at Ram’s Head spans across several genres this week. Wednesday, Tim O’Brien brings soulful, passionate bluegrass tunes to the venue at 8 p.m. To participate in this music experience, purchase tickets ($23.50 each) at Ram’s Head. Thursday, country/folk starling Suzy Bogguss croons on stage. Her show begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost to see Bogguss is $35. Friday, Jonathan Edwards brings a more poppy vibe to the stage, but still infuses his music with folk flavor. Edwards begins his performance at 8 p.m. His show costs $29.50 to see. Acoustic Alchemy treats Ram’s Head’s Saturday guests to a fusion of upbeat and smooth jazz. There are two shows that feature Acoustic Alchemy on Saturday: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Each show costs $39.50. Earlier on Saturday, indie rocker Gary Louris from The Jayhawks performs with The Pines at noon. This show is ideal for kids and adults alike. Tickets cost $20. Sunday brings alternative/rock music from Ed Kowalcyzk, a member of LIVE, who performs the group’s hits at 7:30 p.m. This show costs $42.50. Tristan Prettyman, an indie/alternative/pop singer songwriter, puts on an all ages show with Chris Kasper on Sunday. This show starts at noon and costs $20. To obtain tickets, head to http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts always introduces interesting, educational, talented performers, and this week, they hold true to form. This Friday and Sunday, the venue hosts another round of “Music & Film,” this time with “Passion of the Joan of Arc” by Carl Theodor Dreyer. This is a silent film, but is made vocal with “Voices of Light” music performed by Richard Einhorn. Learn more about this show and procure tickets via http://tickets.marylandhall.org/default.asp.
49 West Coffeehouse kickstarts their week by exploring local talent from 7 to 10 p.m. on Monday. The cover charge for this creative, eclectic show is $8. Tuesday, Unified Jazz Ensemble brings classic jazz to the stage at 8:30 p.m. The ticket price for this jazzy show is $6. Wednesday, Starr’s Jazz Jam takes over for a range of jazz and pop tunes. The show begins at 7 p.m. and costs $10. Thursday, the innovative guitarist and performer Rob Levit plays at 8:30 p.m. The ticket price for Levit’s show is $6. Friday, a ukulele player joins musical forces with a songwriter to create the self-titled group Victoria Vox & Katie Chambers. This group is young, passionate, and an amalgamation of pop, indie, and jazz. The show begins at 8 p.m. and costs $12. Saturday night, 49 West transforms to an intimate setting with jazz thanks to Howard Alden’s performance. The slow jazz begins at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20. Sunday, it’s another round of smooth music by Jonathan Stone at 10 a.m. for no charge. To learn more about these events, head to http://49westcoffeehouse.com.
Local talent gets even closer to home with a performance by Naval Academy’s band this Thursday at 6 p.m. The brass instrument concert is free and open to all. Join in on the music at St. Anne’s Church this Thursday.
Annapolis Green
If you’re looking for a bit of internationalism but have neither the budget nor the time to trek across the globe, why not head to the trade open house and sample sale at Friends Meeting House this Friday and Saturday? The sale off of DeBois Road in Annapolis showcases fair trade goodies imported from Kashmir, Vietnam, Nepal and even our own country at discounted rates. Some merchandise is near 70% off, allowing you to do good and save dough! Friday, the show is open from 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday’s hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more on this event or the ones below, head to www.annapolisgreen.com and peruse the calendar.
Here’s yet another green merchandise showcase: Watkins Nature Center’s “Going Green” craft fair, this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This craft fair offers the crafty, trendy, green work of local artists: jewelry, wood carvings, house decor, and knitted attire. Though the craft fair is in Upper Marlboro, it’s free! Plus, who doesn’t love a little road trip when shopping and perusing is involved?
Another chance to be green and gain something comes to you this week via Quiet Waters Park’s “Composting Workshop.” Learn about turning leaves, veggie peels, and other seemingly disposable junk into compost. The session itself is free, but park fees do apply. The workshop is scheduled for this Saturday at 10 a.m.
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