Spring seems to bring out the beauty in entertainment with ballets and various fluid performances, just as it brings out the beauty in the Earth. Fortunate for us, Annapolis features these plays, musicals, and ballets all around the city. Get out to smell the flowers and take pleasure in entertainment.
Annapolis Entertainment
Enjoy music but don’t want to travel too far to hear it? Try out the USNA Band wind concert this week. The show features all wind instruments at the Severna Park High School. Head to the show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12. For more information, head to http://www.usna.edu/USNABand/events.htm.
Here’s another event put on by the USNA: Russian National Ballet’s Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. The acclaimed show is perfect for date night for two or girl’s night for many. The magical performance begins at 7:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 9. The show takes place in the Alumni Hall.
Also from Navy’s Music Department, there’s a spring concert on Friday. The concert is put on by the men’s glee club at 7:30 p.m. The location is the Main Chapel on the Naval Academy’s campus. To learn more about this concert and the previous performance mentioned above, head to www.usna.edu/Music/index.htm. A ballet, and singing concert from some of our nation’s finest: what could be better?
Bay Theatre begins another round of plays this Friday, April 12. The show, entitled The Price, features mystery, family values, and tons of emotions. The Price centers around the lives of two brothers who were separated at a young age, but reunite nearly two decades later. Join in on the family drama and anticipation as the actors showcase family secrets and exchange a range of feelings. The show is available for viewing until May. Head to http://www.baytheatre.org to purchase tickets and read the full synosis of the play.
If you have an affinity for history and a penchant for national pride, The Colonial Players’s 1776 is ideal for you. The performance is based on integral events that occurred in the mid 18th century–acts, declarations, etc. Join the cast in re-living history that shaped our great nation. Head to http://www.thecolonialplayers.org to purhcase tickets. The performance is available this entire week.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts stands for multi-faceted talent and functions as a paragon of classy, yet accessible entertainment. this Friday through Sunday, April 12 through 14, the establishment hosts Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s All American. The ballet features beautiful dancing set to American music. Take part in the experience this weekend at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available on http://tickets.marylandhall.org.
Perhaps jazz fused with pop, rock, and international influences is more your scene. If so, 49 West Coffeehouse is the place to be. Monday, listen and applaud the sounds of local singer/songwriters from 7 to 10 p.m. The music is just as eclectic as the musicians. The cover charge is $10. Tuesday, Unified Jazz Ensemble performs acoustic jazz at 8:30 for a fee of $6. Wednesday, Pam and Paula bring violin music to the venue at 5 p.m. for free. At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Frank and Amy perform with the sounds of percussion for $6. Thursday, Steve Fidyk performs jazzy blues at 8 p.m. See his show for $10. Friday, Izzi Does It, a jazz/blues/latin band, hits 49 West at 8:30 p.m. for $8. Saturday, Stephanie Nakasian and Hod O’Brien bring intimate jazz to the place to create the perfect date atmosphere. Bring your love to the show at 8 p.m. with $20 per person for the cover charge. Sunday, Jonathan Stone performs his usual beautiful melodies at 10 a.m. for free. 49 West’s website has plenty more information on these events if you are curious: http://49westcoffeehouse.com.
Annapolis Green
This Friday, April 12, a go-green attitude mixes with entertainment in the form of a film. Thanks in part to Patuxent Riverkeeper, Sierra Club, and Food & Water Watch, the film, The Last Mountain, will be available for viewing at Fairhaven School in Upper Marlboro. About an hour away from Annapolis, this screening is ideal for a short road trip that leads to learning about some green enthusiasts who attempt to save a mountain. There is a suggested donation of $3 for each person. The film begins at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Chesapeake Ecology Center presents a volunteer opportunity: planting and gardening! Help ensure a green future Earth by planting native shrubs and trees at the Center on Clay Street in Annapolis. Be there when you can from 9 to noon.
Later on Saturday, there’s an educational opportunity that allows families to learn about oysters and how to “tong.” It’s a hands-on event that’s fun too. The event takes place at K&B True Value on 912 Forest Drive from 10 to noon.
For the adult crowd, Saturday brings the much-anticipated “Rock and Roast Fundraiser” that benefits Box of Rain. Join vendors with local beer, wine, and food, and The Dan Haas Band to raise money that goes to disadvantaged youth in Annapolis. There will also be a silent auction. Festival Greening, WasteStrategies, and Severn Savings Bank sponsor the event. The Annapolis Maritime Museum hosts this rockin’ good time from 6 to 10 p.m. More information pertaining to all the events under “Annapolis Green” can be found at http://www.annapolisgreen.com.
Annapolis Families
Finally, it’s once again time for another children’s show by Children’s Theatre of Annapolis. The last, in January, was perfect for kids and adults. The Little Mermaid, Jr., the current performance, is also ideal for the whole family. The musical is a spin off the Disney classic. Opening night is April 12 and closing night is April 21. See ticket prices and showtimes from here: http://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.com.
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