A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences.
The brick paved sidewalks of Maryland Avenue & State Circle are home to some of the most historic buildings in all of Annapolis, with the past seeping out from each street and building. The shops you will discover while strolling this memorable location are full of charm, elegance and style, and this years May Day [...]
Enjoy live entertainment while admiring the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West and Calvert Streets next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching over an afternoon snack. This family friendly event has the benefit of free [...]
Come to Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds May 6th and 7th and enjoy live music, great food and a KCBS sanctioned barbeque competition. The Naptown barBAYq Contest & Music Festival is truly a family affair with live music, FREE kids' activities in the Kid Korral (kids 12 & under admitted free), arts and crafts vendors and cooking demonstrations. [...]
Honoring the First Class midshipmen for completion of four years at the Naval Academy, Commissioning Week offers great entertainment for all. Watch the Blue Angels from the banks of the Severn River on the USNA Campus give an amazing flight demonstration over the Academy. There will also be many other events such as the Color [...]
As part of Commissioning Week, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon from the Marine Corps Barracks at 8th & I, Washington, D.C., will perform with the Drum and Bugle Corps and Color Guard. The Marines will execute a series of calculated drill movements and precise handling of their hand-polished, 10 and one-half pound, grand [...]
As part of Commissioning Week, the Blue Angels will arrive and circle over the Severn River between 11am and 1pm, and again at 2pm, where they will have a flight rehearsal over the scenic Severn.
As part of Commissioning Week, the Blue Angels will arrive and circle over the Severn River between 1.45 pm and 4pm, for a flight demonstration.
The Blue Angels will fly above the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for the time-honored graduation flyover, on Friday May 27th at 10am.
There could not be a more beautiful city to paint than Annapolis, and the 5 day plein air Paint Annapolis competition will bring plein air painters from around the world to this historic city. Plein air means to paint outside, so the streets of Annapolis will be scattered with artists aiming to capture the atmosphere and [...]
