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What Does Ellen Moyer Have To Say?
 Josh Cohen has been Mayor for over 2 years and former Mayor Ellen Moyer has been relatively silent. No more!Former Mayor Moyer and former City Attorney Steve Kling have a radio program on 1430 WNAV and they have agreed to do a show with Eye On Annapolis.
Our newsletter subscribers will have a chance to ask the lingering questions of the former Mayor and her chief legal consultant. What type of legacy did she leave behind? Is she being unfairly thrown under the bus? What about that "financial train wreck"? What is in the cards for a political future for Ellen Moyer? The agenda is up to you. For details on the show and how to participate, please read this members only post.
Around Town
There are not one, not two, but THREE fantastic events coming up in the next two weeks! The first is the First Annual Harvest Beer Festival, and the second is the Annual Home Show.
The Harvest Beer Festival (you can read about it here) is being held at Homestead Gardens on Saturday, September 17th from 2pm to 6pm and will feature more than 50 beers from 15 brewers including "living beer." The event is also a fundraiser for the Scenic Rivers Land Trust which does a lot to preserve our beautiful Maryland waterways. If that is not enough, there will be sessions with brewers, and fabulous entertainment by Rob Levit and his quartet (who I am looking forward to FINALLY meeting in person). And as an Eye On Annapolis reader, we can offer you a $5 discount. When you buy your tickets online, use the promotional code EYE and the $5 will be reflected at checkout!
On September 18th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, the Schooner Woodwind will be hosting a Pirates Dinner Cruise in celebration of Talk Like A Pirate Day. The cruise (and to be honest even if you are a sailor and live here, you need to check this out) will include all sorts of pirate themed drinks and food including a Buccaneer Blueberry Rum Glazed Pork Loin! Three drink coupons for rum (naturally) or other drinks are included as well. You can see more details and purchase tickets on the Woodwind's website. Space is limited, so get them now--how often are you able to be served a dinner while sailing in the Chesapeake Bay?
Finally, the weekend of September 24th and 25th, the annual Annapolis Home Show rolls into town at the Armory! In addition to fantastic vendors, ideas, and deals, this year, HGTV Design Star Judge, Vern Yip will be presenting two interior design seminars on Saturday.The Expo will run on Saturday September 24th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm and will showcase products and services to help homeowners get the most out of their most important investment.
Hot Topics! People are always asking what are the "hottest" stories we publish. Certainly weather events top the list. Unfortunately,tragedies also rank up there as well. This month offered no real surprises, but here were the top 4 stories from the past 30 days!
- Hurricane Irene
- Route 2 Traffic Ramp Collapse
- Escaped Prisoner
- Eastport MurderEarthquake
Be sure to check out many of the reader submitted photos for the Hurriane Irene post. Speaking of photos, we do have some galleries posted from the recent Baltimore Grand Prix from Armin DeFiesta and Joe Messenger, the Virgin Mobile Festival from Kevin Carroll, and the home opener of Navy Football. And speaking of Navy Football, you can use the code ANNAPOLIS to get $35 tickets for $15 to the remaining home games except Air Force. Here is the link to purchase. Another way we are saying "thank you."
And finally, we debuted a new blog called Chowin' Down. Eye On Annapolis is sending undercover "critics" to restaurants and bars for honest reviews. We are not going to sugar coat it like the local paper or cater to advertisers like another local magazine. The columns are a recap of of the experience by regular people who happened to be out eating on their own dime! Good, bad, or indifferent. If you are interested in being a critic, shoot me an email. To date, we have reviewed the Mexican Cafe andNova Sushi Bar& Asian Fusion!
Local Flavors!
On the local biz front, we have a few more sponsors this month. These guys help us pay the bills and help make our County such a special one. Please support local businesses when possible. I encourage you to check these supporters out--give their ads a click and see what it happening in your local community!
The Schooner Woodwind has some amazing special events coming up including a beer match race and a farm to table dinner cruise. It is not just for tourists!
Bill Bateman's Bistro has recently opened in Edgewater and is a welcome addition to the area dining scene. Known for their fantastic wings, the rest of the menu is just as good. They are located at 121 Mitchell's Chance Lane (behind the K-Mart) in Edgewater. Other county locations include Severna Park, Glen Burnie and BWI. Visit the Edgewater location's facebook page for some fun!
Annapolis Home Show is coming to town again. If you are considering a project in your home, this is the place to be. Get ideas, tools, tips, and expert advice as television star Vern Yip addresses the crowds! For homeowners, you cant beat this show for the price of admission!
Easy Skinny Life is a new website devoted to the healthy lifestyle, including exercise and food. Solid actionable tips on how to maintain your health from a woman who has been doing it all her life!
Zachary's Jewelers. There is not much that can be said about Zachary's that has not been said before. They are a staple of the Downtown Annapolis scene and now in Severna Park. They are the model for a community involved business. And, they have free monthly kid events on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in addition to their fabulous baubles.
Sonic of Edgewater is coming. Really it is. They have broken ground and this new to us concept of fast food looks to be open in late October or early November as long as the County inspectors let them do their job!We are looking forward to this one.
Bayside Bride is an awesome new project by local photographer Natalie Franke. This is a one stop resource for any wedding related information in the Chesapeake Bay area. Photographers, venues, caterers, transportation, planners, preparations, clothing, gifts, and more! If you are getting married in the Chesapeake Bay region, Bayside Bride is the one site that must be bookmarked.
Homestead Gardens is a fantastic community company and has done so much for the area.Their Tomato Festival was ashed out by Irene but went off without a hitch last weekend. They are hosting the Harvest Beer Festival this weekend, and of course their gardens, greenhouses, and goodies are beyond compare!
Please take a moment and check them out. Give the ad (on the right) or the link (above) a click and explore what they have to offer! You won't be sorry!
If you enjoy Eye On Annapolis, please do us a favor and let others know. A word of mouth referral is by far the most complimentary. Let your friends, neighbors, co-workers and enemies know about us! Let the businesses you patronize know about how affordable it is to reach more than 60,000 local people each and every month!
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And some more bragging. Since we last thumped our chest, we have continued to grow. We now have 40,607 fans on our facebook page, 6,576 people following us on Twitter, and 2,687 people receiving this newsletter! And for that, I thank you!
And last but not least, as always--we're
glad you are here!
All
the best and see you around the County,
John W. Frenaye, Jr
Publisher
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Local Businesses 
Local business makes the world go around. Well maybe not the world, but certainly Anne Arundel County.Please check out these local businesses and support them when you can!
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September 2011 Newsletter
