Christmas is less than two weeks away and holiday shopping is at an all-time high. With the buzz and bustle of the end of the year, finding that perfect gift for a loved one becomes more and more taxing. If you're not the type who shops all year-long, peruse this guide to interesting yet enjoyable [...]
As we move closer to Christmas, Annapolis becomes more festive in its entertainment. This week features mostly holiday-themed fun, yet from a variety of venues. Enjoy this special time and these special events with your family. Annapolis Entertainment Ballet Theatre of Maryland continues their holiday performance, The Nutcracker, this Saturday and Sunday, at Maryland Hall [...]
Plenty of holiday events here in Annapolis are recurring ones: the Eastport Yacht Club's Lights Parade, Midnight Madness, and Sandy Point's light show. Even more long-standing than these cherished events is the Hammond-Harwood House Greens Sale. This is the 57th year of the sale and it's sure to be as prized as when it began. [...]
You know the holidays are fast-approaching when every category below offers some holiday-themed event. From the Lights Parade to the holiday version of Green Drinks, Annapolis seamlessly weaves together seasonal cheer with entertainment. Annapolis Entertainment Most notably, this week welcomes the Eastport Yacht Club's Parade of Lights. This much-anticipated event is free, reminiscent of old [...]
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 [...]