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 [...]
Annapolis is great in the summertime thanks to live music, free things to do, and family events. See what's below and plan your fun. Annapolis Entertainment USNA Band entertains throughout the year, but not nearly as much as during summer. Live up the last bits of summer with live, free performances by the much loved [...]
There's an old, often contended belief that making a good first impression is of upmost importance. We can counter this statement in saying that personality and charisma trump appearance, and that is valid. Even still, appearance matters. Lucky for Annapolitan residents and visitors, downtown features chic shopping options for both men and women. Take some [...]
Humans have an inherent need to create. As kids, we imagined worlds faraway and conquered tasks too challenging for the real world, but were just the right amount of fun for our created world. As adults, what do we do that's creative? Compose spread sheets? Pull together dinner from a random assemblage of ingredients in [...]
When it comes to old things, do we automatically assume a love for them or must we first understand the old thing to enjoy it? This question bears some meaning on downtown's The Federal House Bar and Grille, established in 1830. The restaurant is of course old (as you can clearly tell from the interior), [...]
Music is something that unites all people of all regions and beliefs. Some people need music to function, while others just enjoy listening to it in the background of their lives. Here in Annapolis, music takes on a new level of significance as it's performed by great people for free, and oftentimes, at scenic venues. [...]
From live music to free kayaking to cruising around the scenic Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis features great, varied entertainment this week. See and do for yourself. Annapolis Entertainment Only one musical group has the capability to hold the title: oldest and finest. That band, of course, would be the Naval Academy's "Navy's Oldest and Finest." This [...]
This is the last installment in our downtown art gallery series, and what better gallery to happily round out the discussion than McBride? This lovely white and evergreen building has been showcasing the prized works of local arts for over thirty years. Below, read what's in store for McBride in the near future, what makes [...]
If ever there was an ideal place to escape to, it would be Galway Bay. Ironically, escaping for a pint of Guinness or a slice of homemade meat pie doesn't mean isolation or solitude; however, you can find peace and solace in the kind people, good food, no-frills atmosphere, and of course, the drinks at [...]