Tradition undergirds the 32nd annual croquet match between USNA and St. John's College. We're talking not only the tradition of the croquet match itself, but the tradition of Annapolis attending this free community event. We have the details of this once-a-year, family-friendly event below. What is it? For thirty-two years, students from both St. John's [...]
History has proved Bill Ward to be a renowned musician. He’s written lyrics, music scores, produced albums, and performed in front of hundreds-of-thousands of fans. In 1987 he won his first Grammy. In 2006 he was inducted into the Rock Star Hall of Fame. Today he’s about to unveil another side of his artistic talents. [...]
With the blooming of spring comes the burst of more great events around Annapolis. This week, enjoy live performances, nature walks, cruises, crafty events, and of course, the annual USNA/St. John's croquet match. Annapolis Entertainment USNA and St. John's participate in an old-time tradition this week--the annual croquet match. This event happens on Saturday, April [...]
What's new in Annapolis? The USNA Band teams up with local high schoolers for a unique show, classical music is performed live, comical musicals are available to see, volunteering to clean up the Chesapeake watershed is encouraged, and cruising the beautiful Bay commences. Experience Annapolis through music, going green, and the arts! Annapolis Entertainment Ever [...]
A picture may be worth a thousand words but a film is arguably much more entertaining. Annapolis thinks so too, as evidenced by the much-anticipated Annapolis Film Festival, coming your way March 27-30, 2014. The festival brings over seventy films, premieres, discussion panels, Q&As with movie makers, special appearances, and parties all done to celebrate [...]
Annapolis brings a city-wide film event, a shopping event, and plenty of live and green events to get you going this week! Annapolis Entertainment The major event this week is the Annapolis Film Festival, which takes place all over Annapolis. The festival includes over seventy films, tons of parties, special releases, panel discussions, and chances [...]
What better way to highlight downtown businesses and spring-like weather than with a huge sidewalk sale, right in the middle of downtown Annapolis? That's right, Annapolis Business Association's 6th Annual March Madness Sidewalk Sale is back again, complete with great discounts on food and merchandise, fun activities, and more. Curious? We have the scoop on [...]
Restaurant Week has come and gone, yet Annapolis doesn't have to stop appreciating food and drink. Instead, there's another community-wide, week-long event that highlights local eats to an extent but, more importantly, highlights local beer. That's right, Annapolis Beer Week returns for March 29 through April 5 and you're invited! Beer of course will be [...]
Leave it to Eastport to create an unconventional and community-minded fundraiser! The 4th Annual Oyster Roast and Sock Burning, held on Saturday, March 22, brings together all ages and raises funds for the Annapolis Maritime Museum--a truly integral piece of Annapolis. Keep reading to learn more about this whacky yet fun fundraiser. What is it? [...]
Annapolis and the rest of Maryland celebrates "Maryland Day" March 21st through the 23rd, but the event Maryland Day commemorates actually occurred on March 25th, 1633 (or perhaps 1634). At any rate, Annapolis hosts very affordable, very family-friendly entertainment in support of this state-wide celebration. Below, we offer a brief account of what Maryland Day [...]