A bounty of things to do is revealed this week in the city. Enjoy the outdoorsy events plus the entertainment suited for the stage.
Annapolis Entertainment
USNA continues their springtime concert this week with a wind ensemble that’s part of the Annapolis Music Festival. The location is the USNA Chapel in Annapolis. The performance begins at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Acquire tickets and more information on http://www.usna.edu/USNABand/events.htm.
Not to be outshined by the wind ensemble, the USNA Music Department teams up with Annapolis Symphony to put on Verdi: Requiem. This show, performed by the symphony and USNA’s Glee Club, takes place on Sunday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Navy’s Alumni Hall hosts this event. For more on this event, head to http://www.usna.edu/Music/index.html.
This week, Navy stuns with an exciting sport rooted in tradition. USNA plays a croquet match against St. John’s College this Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the St. John’s College. You can bring picnic food, blankets, and partake in an old tradition. Learn more on www.stjohnscollege.edu/events.
It’s springtime on Maryland Avenue. Enjoy the Spring Fling on the popular downtown street that will be full of art, antique, fashion, and food vendors for the event. The event takes place on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to all. Go to www.marylandave.com to find out more.
As far as kid-friendly entertainment goes, few are as affordable and varied as Children’s Theatre of Annapolis. This week, the Annapolis venue continues their musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr. This whimsical tale closely follows the Walt Disney classic, but includes a few twists along the way. See local young stars carry out the plot. The show continues until Sunday, April 21. Catch the under-the-sea action before it’s gone! Head to http://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.com to purchase tickets and read more about the event.
From kid-friendly to adult-friendly, Annapolis live entertainment is the way to go. Bay Theatre puts on a winner this week, entitled The Price. This play features family relationships and requires an air of mystery about it. Follow the plot of two estranged brothers who meet up again in an unlikely place. The play continues this week through mid-May. Head to http://www.baytheatre.org for additional information.
Speaking of adult fun, The Colonial Players once again provides their historically minded play, 1776, this week. Join the excitement centered around the founding fathers, seminal documents, and drama true of the time. Look to http://www.thecolonialplayers.org for tickets, info, and more.
At Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, there are a few events this week worth repeating. On Wednesday, April 17, The Other Band performs bluegrass tunes. See this local Annapolitan group at 7:30 p.m. Live Arts Maryland teams up with Maryland Hall this Friday and Saturday for a show entitled “Light and Life.” This musical performance is ideal for youth, college-age students, and adults. The show begins on Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, the performance starts at 8 p.m. The Maryland Hall website includes more information about these events: http://tickets.marylandhall.org.
The Boatyard Bar and Grill puts on a marvelous seafood festival this weekend that marries the water with competition. Partake in and cheer on the competitors in the Spring Fishing Tournament this April 20. There are prizes to be won, music to be heard, and plenty more fun things to enjoy. Look to www.boatyardbarandgrill.com for more information.
Annapolis Green
Going green has never been so easy thanks to the accessible events and resources in Annapolis. This Wednesday, April 17, there is a bird educational event at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. There will be lectures, information, and valuable things to learn about the birds all around you. The event lasts from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
This weekend, you can enjoy the great outdoors in a different, outdoorsy way. Connect with this area’s beautiful landscape by walking a trail at the Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville. Enjoy observing birds, small animals, and walking in the wilderness.
On Saturday, the GreenScape, an annual local event, kicks off at various locations in the city. This is a volunteer opportunity that awards all who participate to plant and maintain foliage throughout the city. The city provides the planting materials needed. All you have to do is connect with your inner green thumb. A similar volunteer opportunity presents itself at the Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side. To help plant and keep the museum alluring, bring your green spirit, gloves, and a towel. This volunteer opportunity takes place on Saturday at 9 a.m.
Also on Saturday, there is a Earth Day Festival at Severna Park High School. You can learn about local green efforts and practices. There will be over 500 exhibits at the high school with information and plants for sale. You can also adopt animals at the festival. For more on any of these green events, you can learn more information on http://www.annapolisgreen.com.
Annapolis Families
At the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, the weekend brings animal awareness to area families. Learn about endangered species and some fascinating feats animals have performed. The cost is only $5 per child. Saturday and Sunday, the event lasts from 2 to 4 p.m. Head to http://www.theccm.org to learn more about this kid-friendly, animal-lovin’ fun.
Annapolis History
William Paca was somewhat of a local historical celebrity. Lucky for us, his memory is preserved at the William Paca House in downtown Annapolis. This Tuesday, April 16, partake in learning about reconstructing the bathhouse and hygiene that was foundational at the Paca House. There will be a lecture from a historical researcher too. The lecture is given at both noon and 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for the public.
On Sunday, April 21, historical figures speak on the relationship between Frederick Douglass and President Lincoln. The lecture takes place at the First Presbyterian Church on Duke of Gloucester Street. The cost is $25 per person. Learn about a friendship most history texts overlook from 6 to 7 p.m. For this event and the previous one, look to http://www.annapolis.org to see more.
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