The picture above is an appropriate representation of last night's crab feast for several reasons. First, depicted above are several rotarians part of the Annapolis club serving the community in a selfless manner. The picture also clearly speaks to the star of the show: Maryland crabs. Perhaps you went to the 68th Annual Annapolis Rotary [...]
Living in an area surrounded by water means a few things: we can dine on beautiful marinas; we can fish, swim, kayak, canoe, and jet ski in all sorts of water; we can watch the Wednesday night boat races; and of course, the perk that has the most pay-off is that we can eat of [...]
What is it about Italian food that is so enticing, comforting, and required every once in a while? Is it the chance for carb overload? Or, is it the fresh, no frills food that celebrates its ingredients? Does the food remind us of simpler, laid-back times? Whatever the reason, it is widely accepted that some [...]
Going green isn’t just a fad anymore; it’s a reality for many businesses in Annapolis and across the globe. Hotels, restaurants, wineries, organizations, and even amusement parks have scooped up the endeavor to establish practices that are beneficial for the environment. Companies take “going green” to mean much more than “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Even Governor [...]
Everyone’s favorite subject--parking--is somewhat troubling in downtown Annapolis due to its tight streets, but can be manageable if armed with good information. Coupled with the limited parking, many streets in downtown Annapolis are one way, rendering it difficult for newcomers to navigate. Even so, there are four parking garages downtown, parking on most of the [...]
Ever had a seemingly intangible craving for experiencing history or something long established? Downtown Annapolis thrives on this feeling, except that it actually can offer the historical significance in plain form. All those marvelous brick buildings that border State Circle and Church Circle supply an immense amount of history. In those taverns, bed and breakfasts, [...]
There is an enormous amount of fun scheduled this week in Annapolis. Whether you want to be outside, jamming on a beach to benefit the Bay, or want to socialize with artists in a local gallery, Annapolis hosts activities for you. Grab a long-lost friend and be entertained in the state’s capitol. Annapolis Green It’s [...]
For Julie Curd, the move from corporate America to running an Annapolis store that specializes in nature education was brilliant. After 23 years of working for a large corporation, Curd moved to the area when she discovered the Wild Bird Center of Annapolis was for sale. She’s been here for about two and half years [...]
Saturday, May 26 marked another Strawberry Festival. The location was Davidsonville United Methodist Church, and the festival ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weather was sunny and warm--the weather of strawberries and summer. What better way to celebrate summer than at the Strawberry Festival? The church dedicated most of their parking lot to [...]
Need a quick review? Scroll to the bottom for the essentials. It was a lazy Saturday; the kind where even the thought of cooking makes you more lazy. I had exerted minimal effort for breakfast--yogurt and fruit--but could not maintain such a sloth-like manner for lunch. Soon enough, noon rolled around and it was time [...]