With the blooming of spring comes the burst of more great events around Annapolis. This week, enjoy live performances, nature walks, cruises, crafty events, and of course, the annual USNA/St. John’s croquet match.
Annapolis Entertainment
USNA and St. John’s participate in an old-time tradition this week–the annual croquet match. This event happens on Saturday, April 12 and is open to all. In fact, the general public is encouraged to bring picnic baskets, the family, and wear fancy hats indicative of this beautiful tradition. The match begins on the St. John’s front law at 1 p.m. but many festivities occur before and after that time. To see the full schedule, head to www.stjohnscollege.edu.
The USNA Band, a much acclaimed and talented group, performs live at the Naval Academy Main Chapel this Friday, April 11. The performance is in their classic style, which ranges from classic music to contemporary tunes. Enjoy the show that starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends around 9 p.m. This is open to the public and is completely free. Visit www.usna.edu/USNABand to learn more.
USNA offers another great performance this week, though from a different source. The music department encourages all to take pleasure in Beethoven: Symphony 9 as performed by Annapolis Symphony and the USNA Glee Clubs. This show is hosted at the Alumni Hall from 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. Visit www.usna.edu/Music to see more about this performance.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts hosts a ballet performance called Director’s Choice this week. This ballet is elegant and lives up to all you would expect in a classic show. The show is held Saturday, April 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet, perhaps the most famous and well-loved plays, is still on stage at Compass Rose Theatre. The Compass Rose version follows the original. Tickets are on sale now–purchase them via www.compassrosetheatre.org.
Not into classical performances? Try The Colonial Players’ Bat Boy, The Musical. This show catalogs the experiences of a young mutant who’s secret is spilled. Experience the mayhem, plot twists, and laughs others have already! The show runs until April 19. Tickets are available on http://thecolonialplayers.org.
As you found out last week, the Watermark cruising season has begun! This week, the same great water tours around the Harbor and Naval Academy are available. Tour times depend on the day: weekend days offer more tours than weekdays. Visit http://cruisesonthebay.com to pick your time.
Want to travel by land this week? Watermark also offers walking tours–the Four Centuries Walking Tour, to be exact–this week. Tours travel to historic sites around Annapolis which take participates back into the past. Tours depart at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every day this week. Visit http://annapolistours.com to see ticket prices and more.
Annapolis History
St. John’s College isn’t just a lovely part of the downtown Annapolis landscape–it hosts quite interesting events open to the public. Mitchell Gallery is mostly what appeals to the public but this Tuesday, history buffs can enjoy a lecture: “Annapolis 1864: We Scarcely Meet Anyone We Know.” This lecture features Annapolis information and stories from the Civil War period. To learn more about this lecture, visit www.st.johnscollege.edu.
Annapolis Green
Bacon Ridge Natural Area is a beautiful, untouched 900-acre preservation of woods, wetlands, and streams not usually open to the public. This Sunday, April 13, however, the public is invited to walk through these woods. Scenic Rivers Land Trust and Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation have teamed up to offer this great opportunity for a one to four mile hike. Bird and nature guides and tours are available on site. This preservation is located off Farm Road in Crownsville. The park hours at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Obtain more info on www.annapolisgreen.com.
Annapolis Families
Spring offers the chance for families to get out and about to experience Annapolis, especially thanks to performances such a the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis’s Pippi Longstocking. This treasured show is comedic, heart-warming, and ideal for the entire family. The play follows Pippi, an unconventional hero with superpowers and enough energy and freckles for all. The show ends this Sunday–catch it before it’s gone! Go to www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.com to see additional info.
The Historic Annapolis Museum and Store offers a Crepe Paper Flower Crafting event this Saturday, April 12. Learn how to craft beautiful pieces of paper-made art as instructed by a professional. Materials are provided and using spring-time colors is encouraged! This event costs $25 for the general public. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Head to www.annapolis.org for more info.
Perhaps your family is less crafty and more active. If so, you’ll enjoy the Storybrook Theatre’s event “Access to Classics,” held this Sunday. The event is part of Maryland Hall Family Subscription Series and traces the history of classics like literature and dance. Maryland Hall hosts this event. The event begins at noon. Visit www.balletmaryland.org to obtain additional details.
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