August brings more than just unpredictable weather here in Annapolis. This week, there is free music, green events, a beer and wine festival, and plenty of cruising on the beautiful waters around the city.
Annapolis Entertainment
The 2nd Annual Kegs and Corks Festival (otherwise known as the festival of local beer and wine) takes place this Saturday at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. The festival costs $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Essentially, the ticket price gets you samples of wine and beer, a free glass, and access to great catering, various alcoholic drinks, and live entertainment the whole night. The keggin’ and corkin’ begins at noon and ends around 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to best enjoy the event. Go to www.kegsandcorksfest.com to read more and purchase tickets.
Ever think how interesting it would be to entertain alternate plots to our favorite childhood stories? The current performance by Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre is exactly that: an alternative to the treasured stories of old. Into the Woods takes attendees into the chaos with unexpected twists and turns of classic tales. The performance continues through the end of August. Catch it by purchasing tickets via www.summergarden.com.
Combine photography and sailing and what do you get? The two-hour cruise aboard Schooner Woodwind this Thursday, August 22. The $72 cruise takes participants out on the water from downtown Annapolis for a night of impeccable shots. Learn more about the cruise on www.schoonerwoodwind.com.
Great music is, for some, entertainment that’s unparalleled. Tuesday and Wednesday at Ram’s Head, John Hiatt & The Combo perform at 8 p.m. both nights. The shows also feature music with Native Run. The cost for each night is $85. Thursday, Annapolitans take the stage: Neil Harpe, Cory Seznec, Eleanor Ellis, Jay Summerour, and Max Ochs. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and only costs $15. Friday, the music of late seventies group Earth, Wind & Fire comes to the stage via a tribute group called In Gratitude. The show begins at 8 p.m. and costs $24.50. Saturday, Matthew Sweet performs for $29.50 at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Chuck Cannon and Shawn Mullins perform together at 8 p.m. for a $22.50 show. Obtain tickets via www.ramsheadonstage.com.
The second to last free concert at Annapolis Towne Centre takes place this Friday night at 7 p.m. The music is brought by The Kelly Bell Band, a funky blues band. No tickets are needed and parking is bountiful at ATC. Go to www.visitatc.com to read more.
Annapolis History
The two-hour cruises by Schooner Woodwind prove mundane Mondays can be more exciting with a dose of history. These educational tours take attendees (children to seniors) around the Bay from Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel at 6:30 p.m. This Monday, the topic is “Courtship Aboard Ship,” a topic that speaks to the antiquated practices of courting. Tickets cost $42 for adults, $40 for seniors, and $27 for kids. Head to www.annapolis.org to get more information.
Annapolis Green
One of the many perks of living in Annapolis is the great access to water. This Thursday, Shady Side gets in on the aquatic action with free kayaking provided on a first-come, first-serve basis at 5 p.m. Learn more about this event and the one below via the following link: www.annapolisgreen.com.
Next up, the annual “Celebrate the Severn Cruise” from downtown Annapolis occurs this Thursday, August 22. The cruise raises money for the Severn Riverkeeper Program and includes food, drinks, music, and cool breezes on the open water. Tickets cost $125 per person or $200 per two people. The cruise departs at 6:15 p.m.
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