Annapolis features some eclectic and quite anticipated entertainment this week: from the Irish Festival on Maryland Avenue to Watermark and Schooner Woodwind’s specialty cruises. Also enjoy new musicals and green events all put on right in your area.
Annapolis Entertainment
Summer welcomes the prospect of road trips, and the United States Naval Academy’s Band invites you to road trip to St. Michaels to see their “Commandant’s Combo” on June 4. This performance takes place at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in the beautiful and very aquatic-centered town not too far from Annapolis. The performance begins at 6 p.m. To learn more about this music concert, head to http://www.usna.edu/USNABand/events.htm.
From music concert to musical, the entertainment keeps rolling. From one of Annapolis’s most cherished venues–Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre–the jivin’, groovin’, and jumpin’ on stage for the performance Swing! continues this week. This show is a musical that amps up the dancing that is common for musicals as the show revolves around the evolution of dance. Learn about one of our nation’s favorite past-times from now until June 15. See ticket prices and more about the musical on the following link: http://www.summergarden.com/season.html.
This next event is much more serious and thought-provoking than the previous two. Bay Theatre Company puts on this one: it’s a didactic, heartfelt play about the changes a family undergoes when death, feelings, and tangible property come into the mix. Take the journey with the four sisters characters, a grandmother, a father, and a mother who learn to change and most importantly, grow through introspective reflection. This play, entitled The Petoskey Stones, is also part of the “Wine and Words” event and is free. The performance is held at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis on Dubois Road on Monday, June 3. The time for the show is 7:30 p.m. Head to www.baytheatre.org to read more of the synopsis and reserve your spot.
The Colonial Players open a new play this Friday, June 7. Taking Steps, the title of the performance, is quite eclectic and inventive in terms of setting, plot twists, and characters. There is a ghost, characters in emotional turmoil, seemingly changing stairs and doors, and much more to elude the viewers. The show goes on until the end of June. Head to http://thecolonialplayers.org to read more, see showtimes, and purchase tickets.
Cruising, sailing, and boating are certainly Annapolitan summer activities worth partaking in. Thanks to some great cruising companies and events in the Annapolis Harbor, enjoying these activities is possible all summer long. This week, the most notable water-filled fun includes cruises by Watermark: the “Rock N’ River Cruise with Lissie” and the “Yoga Cruise.” The former costs $28 per person and is all about marrying music and cruising. Lissie and Van Meter Band perform on this three-hour trip aboard the Harbor Queen. This cruise is happening in part thanks to WRNR 103.1 FM radio. The date is Thursday, June 6. View departure information and time on the following link: http://cruisesonthebay.com/special-cruises/. The yoga cruises happen on June 6, 8, and 9. These cruises are in partnership with LivingSocial and last about two hours. Learn and practice some new yoga poses led by instructors from Prana Yoga Studio, drink coconut water, and enjoy the breeze as you relax. The cost per person is $49. See the above link for more information on times and tickets. Though the cruise scheduled this week is sold out, check for more cruises from Schooner Woodwind in advance. Both Schooner Woodwind and Watermark Cruises feature short sails around the area waters most days–check their sites for more. Schooner Woodwind’s site is: www.schoonerwoodwind.com.
Maryland Avenue functions as part of the landscape of downtown, but also features its own entertainment. This Sunday, June 9, the historic street puts on a much-anticipated event: the Irish Festival. This festival is an annual event that’s totally free and open to all. There will be vendors selling food, crafts, arts, and much more set up on the streets. Befitting the event, Galway Bay will be selling Guinness. Go to www.marylandave.com to see more.
June 8 marks the beginning of a month-long musical comedy put on by Infinity Theatre. The show is all about the marvelous and talented Patsy Cline, but is retold from the angle of a single mom named Louise Seger who, by sheer luck, became close friends with Patsy. The show features a range of emotions but also tracks some of Patsy’s life and showcases her genuine personality. Always Patsy Cline is something country music fans and non-country music fans can enjoy alike. Look to www.infinitytheatrecompany.com to reserve your spot.
Annapolis Green
If you’ve lived in Annapolis for just a year or so, you probably can recognize the heavy green presence in the city. Going green is a city-wide initiative that’s furthered by some great organizations like Annapolis Green. This week, you can partake in a few green events put on by some of these great organizations. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, join the guides for a canoe excursion around Muddy Creek and Rhode River in Edgewater to learn about native plant and animal life. Not an experienced canoe paddler? No problem. The premise of the trip is to invite beginners to learn about paddling and nature simultaneously. You must pre-register and pay $16 for adults and $8 for children. This canoe trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m.
On Sunday, June 9, celebrate with Anne Arundel Recreation and Parks at Pasadena’s Lake Waterford Park. The celebration is for “Magothy River Day” and is put on to teach the public and get people outdoors. The event will have music, a nature walk, and more. If you’re feeling particularly selfless this week, volunteer at the event. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. and ends sometime around 4 p.m. For more on these two green events, head to www.annapolisgreen.com and click on the calendar of events.
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