No stranger to entertainment, Annapolis supplies its residents and visitors with loads of fun this week. There are plays, art shows, live music, green events, and ghost tours scheduled. Grab the kids, a friend, a relative, or the dog and go!
Annapolis Art
Art tops the things to do this week because Maryland Federation of Art and Subaru Annapolis host a fabulous, altruistic celebration this week. This Sunday at Annapolis Subaru, taste fine food, drink wine and beer, and be a part of “Collector’s Choice,” an art show where everyone wins a prize. The show works something like a lottery, where tickets come with the promise of fabulous art that’s drawn and awarded at the show. You can get anything from a massive, exquisite masterpiece, or a small painting perfect for that corner in the living room that needs a little zing. The artsy celebration begins on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. The drawing begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $185. View some of the artwork in the show at http://www.mdfedart.com/pages/collectors_choice_SALEPAGE.php.
Annapolis Entertainment
Plays, like artwork, attract all types. Enjoy the diversity in the crowd and on the stage at Bay Theatre’s Master Harold and the Boys, a play about the generational and racial constraints felt in South Africa. The play runs until November 11. For tickets and more information, visit www.baytheatre.org.
The Colonial Players opens their familial, educational drama this Friday: Sunlight. In this play, two men, one a university president, and the other the university’ dean, argue and involve others along the way. For more information about this drama, head to http://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/.
Don’t let the plays and art fool you–Annapolis music is lively this week too! Over at Ram’s Head on West Street, Monday and Tuesday bring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s swing tunes at 8 p.m. both nights. This group performs for $48. On Wednesday, Phil Vassar brings a country/rock twang to the stage at 6 and 9 p.m. The shows cost $55 each. Switching genres, Jackie Greene and Jabe Beyer perform a mixture of Americana and rock music on Thursday. This show begins at 8 p.m. and costs $20. And yet another genre–folk–hits Ram’s Head with Janis Ian. Ian performs at 8 p.m. on Friday. This show costs $39.50. Saturday, pop prevails on stage with music by Paul Revere & The Raiders for two shows: 6 and 9 p.m. The cost for each show is $42. The final act this week is by Bettye LaVette with Randall Bramblett on Sunday at 7 p.m. The duo performs R&B soulful hits for $35. To obtain tickets for these shows, head to http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/.
At 49 West Coffeehouse, the music is jazzy and often, done by local groups. This Monday, catch Machaya Klezmer Band at 7:30 p.m. for international music. The cover charge is $10. Tuesday, Unified Jazz Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. for $6. Wednesday, Big Foot brings jazz to the stage at 8 p.m. This show costs $6. Thursday, it’s another round of Cafe Scientific; this time, Dr. Michael Kelly educates on recent NASA missions. This is free and begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Mary Alouette & Hot Club of DC brings upbeat, carefree jazz to the crowd for $20. This show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, its The Larry Browne Quintet who’s set to perform at 6 p.m. Enjoy classical music with an inventive twist for $15. Sunday, there are three performances scheduled: Jonathan Stone’s guitar tunes for free at 10 a.m., The Swing Brothers for free with jazz at 2 p.m., and Pillowbrook at 8 p.m. for $6. To learn more about these jazzy shows, head to www.49westcoffeehouse.com.
As we crawl closer to Halloween, ghost tours prove more and more fun for the family. This week, get your fill of spooky yet kid-friendly fun by Watermark Tours on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The tours led by a colonial leave from Historic Annapolis Museum’s store on Main Street. The tours roam around downtown. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $14 for kids. Each night of a scheduled tour, be there by 7 p.m. Tours end at 9 p.m. Go to www.watermarkjourney.com to learn more.
Fancy a fiddle? Casey Driessen carries out his “Singularity Tour” at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Driessen brings his energy, inventive tunes, and his trusty fiddle to the stage for a fun, spontaneous show. Find more about the show and ticket information on Maryland Hall’s site: http://tickets.marylandhall.org/default.asp.
Maryland Hall features another music opportunity this week, but this one is more classical and international. This Saturday, enjoy Annapolis Opera Company’s Aida, an opera in Italian (with English subtitles) at 8 p.m. In addition to the opera, Maryland Hall offers a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. Ticket prices depend upon seating and age, but range from $20 to $75. Head to the site above to purchase tickets and learn more.
Annapolis Green
This Saturday marks “Make a Difference Day” in Annapolis, and what better way to make a difference than with “Fall GreenScape” across the city? Fall GreenScape denotes a morning full of planting free bulbs and flowers at various sites in Annapolis. This idea was initiated by the previous mayor of Annapolis, Ellen Moyer, but continues today! Pre-order bulbs by emailing mdwittlinger@annapolis.gov. Pick up the bulbs any day this week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moyer Community Recreation Center. For more information on this green thumb activity, head to www.annapolisgreen.com.
Here’s another, potentially less dirty way to get in touch with nature: “Earth Friendly Workshops” at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., learn all about making a healthy, happy habitat for various critters. Kids will love making their own birdfeeder too! Call 410-741-9330 to learn more.
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