We don't know for sure, but we heard that Black Friday was created to help burn all those calories from Thanksgiving. Out of the elements that comprise Black Friday (the high-paced rush, thrifting on little sleep, camping out Thanksgiving night, etc.), the most attractive is clearly the deals and discounts only available at this time [...]
It seems that Annapolis hosts even more holiday-themed events this year. The ones described below are ideal for families not only in terms of budget, but in terms of content. Enjoy! Annapolis Entertainment Navy's Glee Club performs their much-anticipated piece, "Handel's Messiah" two days this week: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8. The performance [...]
The last bits of 2013 approach this week, but not to fear--Annapolis is celebrating the season! The big feast (Thanksgiving) not only comes this week, but so do opportunities to partake in great downtown community events, spend time out and about with the kids, and perhaps catch some exciting live entertainment. As you'll see below, [...]
These days, Maryland Avenue is cherished for a mix of things--shops, great bookstores, restaurants, and sightseeing the exquisitely designed old mansions there. Back in the late seventeen and eighteen hundreds, Maryland Avenue was not as grown-up and was mostly praised for its residences--many of which still stand today. It's because we presently celebrate all the [...]
Holiday cheer spreads throughout Annapolis starting in early December. Kids and families with little ones can easily get in on the excitement with these age-apporpriate events. Many of these events are free, some are creative, and all are entertaining. Holiday Hands-On Activities Few things are as cherished as handmade gifts, especially when made by young [...]
Most holidays elicit a gift-giving experience, but Christmas welcomes giving and receiving on an increased level. In conjunction with gifting, folks during the Christmas season thrive on cherishing the community, family members, and friends. Annapolis Business Association (ABA) teams up with downtown businesses to bring you another year of Midnight Madness, perhaps the greatest shopping [...]
Annapolis waits in anticipation for December to come, when all sorts of holiday festivities ensue. In the meantime, try out some of these entertaining live shows, family events, and musical happenings. Annapolis Entertainment The Naval Academy Band is set to perform at the St. Martin's Lutheran Church off Spa Road Saturday, November 23.The performance will [...]
A company called Dominion Resources wants to extract (or "frack" in different terminology), liquefy, and ship natural Appalachia gas and send it to Japan and India. To accomplish this, Dominion Resources will have to build a power plant right in Calvert County at Cove Point. To buffer the noise from the power plant, the company [...]
Outdoor lights, parades, and community events in the heart of the city are integral to the holiday season. Just imagine this landscape: snow lightly covering the ground by night, families bundled up and anticipating something great, and the lights around downtown Annapolis illuminating the sidewalks. This wholesome landscape is realized with this year's Parade of [...]
Despite the in-between seasonal weather, Annapolis still hosts plenty to do. Try out the live shows, comedy acts, plays, artsy events, and the artist reception all happening around you! Annapolis Entertainment Saturday, November 16, is meant to be celebrated for several reasons. The most significant ones include the fact that it's a Saturday and the [...]