Oktoberfest, festivals, educational events, and green happenings are all available in the area this week. Get out and explore!
Annapolis Entertainment
Compass Rose Theater continues their rendition of A Raisin in the Sun this week. The show centers on the award-winning classic. Enjoy this performance through mid October. Head to www.compassrosetheater.org to learn more and obtain tickets.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts hosts a very fall-appropriate event this week with “Wine Tasting: Young Patrons Take Flight!” Enjoy sultry, rich, and spicy wines in this tasting event that’s open to the over 21 crowd. Tickets cost $40 per person. The event takes place on Friday, October 3, from 7 p.m. Head to www.marylandhall.org to purchase a ticket and read more.
Here’s an interesting and unique event: Oral History Workshop with Historic London Town, happening on October 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event presents attendees with the chance to learn how to conduct oral histories–a skill perfect for campfires and academic circles. Head to fourriversheritage.org to learn more about this one.
Halloween is quickly approaching and William Paca House is offering a Historic Hauntings Tour in celebration on October 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Join others in learning about the spooky past of Annapolis with Annapolis Ghost Tours leading the way. To learn more, visit fourriversheritage.org.
Kids can certainly enjoy the Maryland State Archives Family History Festival, happening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maryland State Archives off Rowe Boulevard. Learn about family and community history through this event. Go to the above site to read more.
With the coming of October, Eastport celebrates Oktoberfest. This community-wide event is ideal for families with kids and pets, and is perfect for those who enjoy beers and camaraderie. The activities kick off at noon and ends around 8 p.m. To learn more, visit fourrivershertiage.org.
Annapolis Green
It’s another round of Green Drinks in Annapolis this Tuesday, thanks to the folks at Annapolis Green. Join green-minded Annapolitans at the Eastport Yacht Club from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a free networking, informational event. Cash bar included. Head to www.annapolisgreen.com to learn more.
Annapolis Art
This is a big week for the art enthusiasts in the area, thanks to two events happening downtown. The first, a late night reception with rocker Carl Palmer, takes place September 30 and October 1, 10:30 p.m. to midnight. This two-night event welcomes the rock star and his new canvas collection. Annapolis Collection Gallery hosts this event. Head to www.annapoliscollection.com to learn more.
In addition to the rock star reception, Annapolis Collection is proud to announce Fringe Festival, Annapolis’s very own festival that celebrates art on the fringe. This wildly popular and entertaining event centers on the ideal that all art–quirky, bizarre, and unconventional–is worthwhile. October 4, Saturday, is the date of this outdoor/indoor, day-long festival. There are sculptures to be seen, films to be watched, and more. Head to www.annapoliscollection.com for the full schedule including dates and times.
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