Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announces that the City of Annapolis is participating in an emergency exercise with the United States Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis on Wednesday, February 3 and Friday, February 5. The Academy is one of several naval bases and other installations throughout the United States taking part in Exercise Solid [...]
Continuing with his commitment to protect Anne Arundel County taxpayers, County Executive Steve Schuh today reduced the Department of Aging and Disabilities’ Senior Center Plus Program Fee by 50 percent to make services more affordable for County seniors. “We need to stop ‘nickel and diming’ the citizens of this County,” said Schuh. “This morning, I [...]
Anne Arundel County will be opening warming centers starting today at 5 p.m. in response to expected extreme cold weather conditions tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for tonight with temperatures expected reach a low of 20 degrees and winds 6 to 16 miles per hour with gusts up to [...]
The Fringe Festival concept may have been born in Edinburgh, Scotland, but the phenomenon has spread like wildfire the last several years to cities all over the globe. Now hundreds of local Fringe Festivals take place each year, including right here in Downtown Annapolis. According to the Annapolis Arts and Entertainment District website, "'fringe' is a [...]
By LeAnn McDowell Heading to Annapolis this week? Here are a few things to check out: -The Maryland Renaissance Festival is taking over Annapolis starting this weekend, August 29th and 30th and will continue to dominate through October 25th. The festival is the 2nd largest in the country and it’s one of Annapolis’ premier outdoor [...]
By LeAnn McDowell From amazing performances by national recording acts to outdoor adventures on the Chesapeake Bay to an eclectic assortment of restaurants in the Downtown area, now is the perfect time to visit Annapolis. -This Friday, August 21st, Rams Head On Stage will be hosting Patrick & Noche Latina: An Evening to Benefit Centro de [...]
By LeAnn McDowell -The West Street Vintage Flea Market kicks off—for the very first time—this Saturday, August 15th. More than 20 tents will be set up in Annapolis’s Art and Entertainment district. If you love bringing old furniture back to life, go scout out some gems at antique furniture tents. If you like classic styles, [...]
By LeAnn McDowell -There’s no doubt about it; Annapolis’ art scene is alive. So why not experience it yourself? Check out this week’s First Sunday Arts Festival on August 2nd from 12 to 5 pm. If you can’t make it, don’t sweat it. The art festival will continue every first Sunday through October. Along with [...]
(By LeAnn McDowell) -“Cooler Than Me” singer, Mike Posner, is hitting Rams Head on Stage with a new sound this Saturday, July 25th. If you’re wondering what he’s been up to since 2010, he’s been busy producing and songwriting for other artists. Now he’s trading in the “dance music production for an acoustic guitar” with [...]
photo by summergarden.com By LeAnn McDowell -“The Navy’s Oldest and Finest”, also known as The United States Naval Academy Band has been providing music to the community for well over one hundred years. Its ensembles offer a range of music from classical to contemporary. This week, the Navy’s premier popular music group, Electric [...]