It’s becoming more fall-like with every passing day. Of course in Annapolis, that means many things, like Navy football and fall festivals. See what’s happening this (no doubt) beautiful week in your city.
Annapolis Entertainment
This Thursday, September 12, at Orioles Park in Baltimore, the Naval Academy Band performs for “Navy Night.” Enjoy the ceremonial entertainment from 7 p.m. Saturday, Navy football battles University of Delaware, and the USNA Band provides an outstanding performance to celebrate the game. The band begins at 3:30 p.m. and plays right from the Navy Marine Corps Stadium off Rowe Boulevard. Learn more about these events by visiting USNA Band’s calendar.
The Naval Academy’s Music Department has been preparing their voices and pitch for this season’s upcoming shows. First, the Second Class Parents Weekend is scheduled for Friday, September 13 and the two glee clubs and the gospel choir will entertain. Mahan Hall is the location and 7:30 p.m. is the time. Tickets must be purchased; visit the Music Department site.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts puts on a Latin-inspired performance that brings together all the flare and fun of the genre. Straight from Puerto Rico, Los Pleneros provides free upbeat music on September 13. Parking is also free at Maryland Hall. Go to Maryland Hall for more information.
Sailing is enjoyable all year, but this week in early fall promises to be spectacular. Schooner Woodwind puts on a beer and cider tour of Virginia’s breweries. Taste the beverages while enjoying the scenic Bay. Tickets cost $42 for adults. This sail happens on September 11. For more information about the perks and how to purchase tickets, visit Schooner Woodwind.
Music transcends the seasons–we seek its relatable qualities all year long. Ram’s Head provides jazz and even a touch of rock this week to relate your troubles and joys to. First up, soulful jazz singer and songwriter, Goapele, performs on Monday for a show at 8 p.m. Catch this Bay native by purchasing your ticket for $35. Tuesday, Squeeze’s very own Glenn Tilbrook performs at 8 p.m. for a show that costs $29.50. Thursday, Randall Bramblett and Scott Miller bring a rockin’ good time to the stage at 8 p.m. This performance costs $22.50. Friday, Kat Edmonson teams up with Ruut at 8 p.m. for a $20 show. Saturday, jazz musician Euge Groove performs a $42 show at 8 p.m. Finally, Donna the Buffalo performs with The Believers at 8 p.m. Catch these musicians for $22.50. Obtain tickets and read more about these performers at Ram’s Head.
Annapolis Green
Going, living, and talking green are quite fun, and Annapolis Green is out to prove it. The organization’s wildly popular “Green Drinks” party is part eco-minded network and part social. This Wednesday, another round of Green Drinks kicks off, this time, at the exquisite O’Callaghan Hotel on West Street. The event is free and no tickets are required. The networking fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends about two hours later.
Thursday and Saturday, downtown Annapolis gets in on the green action. Thursday, the public is invited to board the Stanley Norman skipjack for a lesson on sailing, the Bay, and how we can do our part to keep it clean. Tickets cost $40 per person. The educational sail departs at 5 p.m. from City Dock. Saturday, USNA’s Greenbury Point Nature Center provides the chance to learn about oyster garden and even get hands dirty. This event costs $75 per person. Times for the event are: 9 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Also on the green side of things, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater provides an outdoorsy opportunity this Saturday. Hike in the area for $4 per person while learning about native plants and wildlife. For more information on these green events, head to Annapolis Green.
Annapolis History
Annapolis looks great in person but is also exquisite in photographs. Learn from a local photographer while sailing on this week’s “Historic Monday” cruise with Schooner Woodwind. The sail takes participants to three spots for optimal photographing. Tickets cost $42 for adults and $27 for kids. Departure time is 5:30 p.m. from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Visit www.annapolis.org to learn more about this opportunity.
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