Festivals and outdoor entertainment in weather that's not scorching is certainly one of the best parts of the fall season. When those festivals come to scenic places near downtown Annapolis and provide free parking, continuous live music, creative food, and local Annapolitan fine art, the festivals enter a new level of greatness. The Spa Creek [...]
For decades, historic downtown neighborhoods have faced challenges stemming from retail epicenters relocating to suburban malls and areas outside of cities. The trend has left numerous historic buildings vacant and many downtown communities fighting for their survival. This reoccurring problem led to the formation of a Main Street project by the National Historic Trust in [...]
Public schools start up this week, but that doesn't mean there is a lack of fun available around Annapolis. Live entertainment, cruises, the Maryland Renaissance Festival, the DCA Championship, and more things to do are scheduled this final week in August. Annapolis Entertainment What brings together groups of people like music? This week, the USNA [...]
Life is full of reasons to indulge in sweetness and sugary treats. We celebrate good things with treats and cope with unfortunate things in the same way. Despite our best efforts and new Hollywood diet crazes, baked and chilled confections are part of life. Lucky for us, downtown Annapolis features numerous ice cream shops, chocolate [...]
Forget those juvenile jokes about "band geeks." The Drum Corps Associates (DCA) is an acclaimed group of young people performing for massive crowds on snare drums, trumpets, horns, and many more instruments. Outfitted in flashy attire with their instruments shining, the performers wow crowds here in the U.S. and internationally. The drum corps performers tour [...]
Acclaimed chefs all agree that you get to know a place best by its food. If international travel isn't an option, grab a seat at one of the following Annapolis restaurants that feature faraway flair. The cuisine that follows is diverse, interesting, and will wake up any palette. Best of all, most of these restaurants [...]
August brings more than just unpredictable weather here in Annapolis. This week, there is free music, green events, a beer and wine festival, and plenty of cruising on the beautiful waters around the city. Annapolis Entertainment The 2nd Annual Kegs and Corks Festival (otherwise known as the festival of local beer and wine) takes place [...]
When it comes to Asian food, we have lots of expectations. We want it quick, we want it fresh, and we want it to be big on flavor. Thanks to the plentiful sushi and Asian cuisine options in Annapolis, we have a whole new set of expectations for this type of food. Nano Asian Dining [...]
Some of the best events downtown are the free ones. Likewise, some of the best places to visit downtown are the numerous art galleries. Put the two together and you have the 23rd Annual Annapolis Art Walk, coming to downtown this Thursday, August 15. This longstanding tradition in the art community is open to the [...]
Art often marries with historical events, mostly because art is the medium for which to express feelings and occurrences. Art can capture images and expressions in a memorable, aesthetically pleasing way. The same is true for the artwork in The Annapolis Collection Gallery--the works, most notably by Ann Munro Wood, capture the feel of the [...]