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 [...]
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 [...]
written by LeAnn McDowell Heading out in Annapolis this week? Check out these events and activities: photo by thereturnonline.com -Travel back to the early 60’s this Saturday, July 11th, when The Return, a nationally acclaimed Beatles band, comes to Rams Head On Stage. The band has earned the name of the most authentic [...]
There is no denying the scenic and historic beauty of Downtown Annapolis, but each year on May 1, the annual May Day Basket Competition adds another dynamic to the city's picturesque setting as hundreds of businesses and residents decorate their doorways with displays featuring thousands of fresh cut flowers. Now in its 59th year, the May Day Basket Competition [...]
As our Maryland Terrapins wrap up their first season in the Big 10 and look towards the conference championship and beyond, it's safe to say March Madness is in the air throughout the state. Not only is March Madness synonymous with some of the finest games basketball has to offer, but in Annapolis, it also [...]
Saturday, December 13, marks the return of one of the most important traditions to Annapolitans as Navy revives its rival with Army in the 115th playing of 'America's Game', but if you're not making the trip up to M & T Bank Stadium for the festivities, Annapolis has another emerging tradition for your holiday pleasure: SantaCon. [...]
In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers sailed around the world searching for new lands and trade routes to help improve their nation’s wealth and resources. Many spent weeks, if not months, at sea as they traveled from continent to continent. During their voyages, many of these seafaring explorers made their homes aboard tall ships called galleons. [...]
Craft beer has taken the nation by storm over the past few years, resulting in the emergence of a multitude of fun and unique breweries throughout Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. This September, many of these local beer makers, as well as skilled craft beersmen from around the country will invade Navy Stadium for the [...]
As America prepares to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Green Drinks Annapolis is gearing up for another networking event that caters to anyone who is passionate about the environment, or who would like to be more so. On Wednesday, April 23, the Loews Annapolis Hotel on West Street will host the latest Green Drinks [...]