Each year, approximately 1,000 midshipmen graduate and receive their commissions from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Witness the traditions and history of this week. You’ll be able to watch the Blue Angels fly high over the Severn River on Wednesday, May 25th. Claim a seat on the Naval Academy seawall for this 2 [...]
Annapolis.com, in partnership with Westfield Annapolis, threw a party last week to celebrate the official launch of Annapolis.com, the best online guide to the Annapolis area for residents and visitors alike. The Launch Party took place on May 6th at the Westfield Annapolis Mall. The event was a great way to get feedback from those [...]
Watch out for runners this Saturday! On Saturday morning, May 14th, the Tri-Rock Annapolis Triathlon will take place in downtown Annapolis. Several roads will be closed to allow the runners to pass through town. Spectators are encouraged to watch the triathlon. Hundreds of athletes are going to be covering the streets while they charge towards [...]
This past Sunday was May Day in Annapolis. This 55-year-old tradition is sponsored by the Garden Club of Old Annapolis. May Day and First Sunday Arts Festival landed on the same day this year, making both events event more extravagant. With two great reasons to head downtown over the weekend, Annapolis was filled with arts, [...]
The first annual International Food, Wine and Hops Fest in Annapolis, MD was a success. The event sold out, the food was delicious, the drinks were plenty, and the weather was beyond cooperative. Every element worked well together to make this, April 30th, event great. During the International Food, Wine and Hops Fest those who [...]
Annapolis was hoping with artsy people this week! The Gallery Row Red Carpet event brought fantastic art to downtown Annapolis over the weekend, and lots of the fantastic work is still displayed. Whether you want a souvenir of your visit to Annapolis or are an arts-lover looking to add to your collection, downtown Annapolis has [...]
The first First Sunday Arts Festival of 2011 took place in Annapolis on Sunday, May 1st. The weather was gorgeous and the arts festival coincided with the 55th annual May Day celebration this year. Calvert and West Streets in historic downtown Annapolis were lined with vendors, locals, and visitors all having a great time. With flowers in bloom [...]
For those of you who missed the April 30th, 2011 event, or are not yet familiar with this tradition, here’s a quick recap: The 29th Annual Croquet Match took place on Saturday, April 30th at 1 pm on the front lawn of the St. John’s College campus. Spectators were picnicking on the lawn, swing dancers [...]
Annapolis is such a pet friendly place. While walking downtown, you’ll see several dogs on strolls with their owners. The bricked sidewalks and waterfront walkways of Annapolis are perfect for dog walks any day of the year. Another awesome pet related thing about Annapolis? There are several local restaurants that allow pets to hang out [...]
Only2 more days until the first annual International Food, Wine and Hops Fest in Annapolis, MD! Get your tickets now. You’re not going to want to miss this event! Stroll down historic West Street and sample delicious food, sip on great wine, drink a beer, and check out the live entertainment. 18 separate Annapolis restaurants [...]