Annapolis has more live music than usual this week, along with an increased number of green events and community-based entertainment. Get out on the town this week and enjoy.
Annapolis Entertainment
Music from one of the oldest and best groups in the area, The Naval Academy Band, is scheduled for Saturday, September 21. The band plays fairly close to home at John Downs Loop in Pasadena, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There are no tickets needed to attend this musical performance. All are welcome. To learn more about this event, visit Naval Academy Band’s calendar.
Once again, the Navy’s Music Department puts on an inspiring musical event this week. Friday, September 20 brings an organ recital at USNA’s Main Chapel by Joyce Jones. Jones is a much-acclaimed organist. She performs on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for a show that’s open to all. Tickets are required.
Perhaps an outdoor venue is more your style, in which case USNA can accommodate. On Sunday, USNA brings its pipes and drums group to the Maryland Renaissance Festival for several performances. These shows do not cost, though admission to the fair is required. To learn more about the last two events, visit Navy’s Music Department online.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts puts on a musical celebration of Marvin Hamlisch on Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. Hamlisch, who is best known for his incredible Broadway tunes, will be praised via composed instrumental music. Tickets cost $43 for the general public. Purchase tickets via Maryland Hall’s site.
Maryland Hall is also the site from which Four Rivers Heritage Area’s 2nd Annual Heritage trips leave. This Thursday, September 19, Four Rivers Heritage teams up with the county public school system to bring eighteen attractions worth learning about, such as Hammond-Harwood House, Captain Avery Museum, and London Town. This event is only three hours: 3 to 6 p.m. Learn more at this link.
Listening to live music is arguably better when the performance hall is Ram’s Head on West Street. Join the enjoyable experience this Monday with Bleu, Tom McBride, and Will Dailey on stage at 7:30 p.m. This show costs a cool $20. Tuesday, Casey Abrams rocks on the acoustic guitar at 8 p.m. for a show that costs $22.50. Wednesday, Gaelic Storm represents the Celtic genre on stage at 8 p.m. This lively show costs $37.50. Thursday has the potential for dinner and a show or just a show performed by Joe Sample’s Creole Joe Band alongside Ray Parker and C.J. Chenier. The music begins at 8 p.m. and costs $69.50 on its own and $159.50 with dinner. Friday, Jay and The Americans perform at 8 p.m. for a show that costs $45. Saturday, the timeless music of Journey is celebrated with a tribute group called Voyage at 6 p.m. Relive the 80s for $30. Sunday, Joe Robinson plays for all ages at 2 p.m. This performance costs $20. Interested in any? Go to Ram’s Head.
From live music and learning to live acting, Alan Ayckbourn’s play Communicating Doors performed by The Colonial Players opens this week. This dramatic performance shows a young dominatrix who is talked into delivering messages that tell of a horrid past. The young woman meets several surprising characters along the way is placed in a vexing position several times. Communicating Doors starts on Friday, September 20. Tickets are available on http://thecolonialplayers.org.
Annapolis History
Schooner Woodwind teams up with newspaper columnist Diane Rey to provide “Historic Monday” sail participants with an event that teaches about printing news back in the day. Tickets for this educational and entertaining sail are on sale now; visit www.annapolis.org to obtain yours.
Annapolis Green
Missed your chance to board the Stanley Normal Skipjack last week? Chesapeake Bay Foundation brings back the opportunity to sail around the Bay on this famous skipjack to raise awareness for the health of the Bay. Food and drink are welcome aboard this $40 cruise. The cruise leaves at 5 p.m. from City Dock on Thursday, September 19.
In other green news, the “Taste of the Chesapeake” returns on Thursday. This eco-friendly, food-fanatic event allows guests to taste the Chesapeake (note the relevancy of the name), drink, and learn about what good, green things are being done in the community. Quiet Waters Park hosts this event that begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Tickets must be purchased–and soon before the event sells out. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay sponsors this tasty and local event.
The Chesapeake Bay hosts a fishing trip from the CBF’s Sherwood Center at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. The cost is $30 but this fee includes use of all necessary equipment.
Who says green can’t be on a screen? The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center presents the greater Annapolis are with the chance to view several green films on Friday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. To learn about any of these green events, visit www.annapolisgreen.com.
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