The Wingstock Festival took place this past weekend, but this week features some community fun too. Namely, Bands in the Sand, musical performances, and green opportunities. Get out and about in Annapolis this week.
Annapolis Entertainment
Bands in the Sand is here, along with warmer days and the relaxed attitude of summer. Kick back and relax with drinks, local food, music, fun, and local people to raise money for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This annual community event takes place at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center on Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. The rockin’ should go until about 10:30 p.m. Along with the music, food, and fun in the sand, there will be raffles for some great prizes. The cost per person is $100, but remember, proceeds go to preserving and protecting the Bay. Go to www.cbf.org to purchase you tickets and find out more info.
It’s another week of musicals with Taking Steps, by the Colonial Players of Annapolis as one of the most enticing to catch. This performance, both inventive and original, features a ghost, twisted plot lines, and a tangle of emotions the characters struggle to sort out. The performance runs until June 29. See the full synopsis on the following site: http://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org.
Infinity Theatre continues their tribute to country sensation Patsy Cline this week. This performance features the unlikely friendship between Patsy and a single mom and is filled to the brim with heartwarming events and lines. Infinity Theatre puts on this event on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Check their site, www.infinitytheatrecompany.com to learn more and purchase your ticket.
In Annapolis, sailing isn’t just entertainment–for some, it’s a way of life. Thanks to Schooner Woodwind and Watermark, sailing and cruising for those who don’t work on the water are possible. This Sunday, June 16, Schooner Woodwind prepares for one great sail in honor of fathers. The “Take Dad Sailing” package is perfect for a family cruise at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. This cruise lasts two hours–plenty of time to make dad feel special. Enjoy the company of dad while you sail around the Chesapeake with Schooner. Tickets for adults are $42 and for kids, cost $27. To order your tickets, head to www.schoonerwoodwind.com.
Watermark provides exciting tours on land and water, though when it’s hot out, the water tours are arguably the favored ones! This week, Watermark features another round of yoga cruises on the 15th and 16th. These cruises provide attendees with a long yoga session aboard a Watermark vessel and a coconut water when finished. The cost is $49 per person and does not include use of a yoga mat. Book this cruise or one of the land tours on the following link: www.watermarkcruises.com.
Annapolis Green
In Annapolis, being green, like sailing as I introduced before, is an important way of life. Thus, numerous events, organizations, and volunteer opportunities pop up all over the city and even county. Annapolis Green, one of the most active and significant green organizations, puts on their sociable “Green Drinks” again this Tuesday, June 11. The location for this eco-friendly social event, as they have dubbed it, is held at The Westin Annapolis Hotel from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and only requires you to have an open mind and ear to learn about what your neighboring people and businesses do to sustain the Earth.
On Thursday, June 13, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater hosts an event that celebrates the West and Rhode Rivers with a cruise. This sunset cruise will teach you about agriculture and the local land while you enjoy the breezes on open waters. The cost of this event is $75 and there are a limited number of seats. The starting time is 6 p.m. and the ending time is two and a half hours later.
Also at the Smithsonian, there is a canoe excursion open to all levels of paddlers on Saturday, June 15. This event rewards all who attend the chance to exercise, learn about native plants and animals, and enjoy nature. Paddlers will navigate the Muddy Creek and Rhode River from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $16 for adults and half that price for kids.
At the Chesapeake Ecology Center on Clay Street in Annapolis, participate in planting trees and other native plants. This is a volunteer opportunity that lasts from 9 to noon. If you enjoy planting at the Ecology Center, plant at the Captain Avery Museum too on Saturday morning! The planting is scheduled for the same hours.
On Saturday morning at the Hillsmere Community Beach, their annual kayak adventure begins. Enjoy some kayaking, picnicking afterward, and enjoying the company of others. The kayak trip sets off at 9 a.m. from the beach. The whole event should last until about 1 p.m. For more on these green events, head to www.annapolisgreen.com.
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