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Thanks for being a loyal email subscriber. Every week, we get hundreds of emails with different events happening in the region. All of them are on our calendar (and you can submit your own too); but, we also scour the submissions and hand pick out a few that really seem good--and here they are for you!
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Banneker-Douglass Museum to celebrate “A Year of Frederick Douglass”
In celebration of the “Year of Frederick Douglass,” the Banneker-Douglass Museum today announced the upcoming opening of their new temporary exhibit, the Douglass Reading Room. This interactive exhibit, guest curated by Greg Morton of Baltimore, will bring to life the writings and living quarters of Frederick Douglass while connecting historical themes with modern day discussions. […]
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In celebration of the “Year of Frederick Douglass,” the Banneker-Douglass Museum today announced the upcoming opening of their new temporary exhibit, the Douglass Reading Room. This interactive exhibit, guest curated by Greg Morton of Baltimore, will bring to life the writings and living quarters of Frederick Douglass while connecting historical themes with modern day discussions. […]
Severna Park seniors help MTR with Derby Day
Maryland Therapeutic Riding is having their annual fundraising event, Derby Day! MTR’s Derby Day houses both a live and silent auction, and open bar, a rider demonstration, a hat contest, a live showing of the Kentucky Derby, and so much more! This fundraiser helps to pay for 80% to 100% if every man, woman, and […]
Artists Without Limits now on display at Arundel Center in Annapolis
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues (CODI), and The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County announced the opening of the 2018 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit. The exhibit is now on display in the Arundel Center lobby located at 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, and will run from now until June 2, 2018. The […]
OkoumeFest scheduled for May 18-19
Spring is here and the schedule is heating up for Chesapeake Light Craft, the boat kit experts, with the 20th annual two-day rendezvous of wooden small craft known as OkoumeFest. Chesapeake Light Craft’s 20th annual “OkoumeFest” is scheduled this year for Friday-Saturday, May 18-19. Both days are free and family-friendly. The rendezvous begins Friday with an open house, […]
Murals springing up all over Annapolis
A new crop of Future History Now mural projects are springing up throughout Annapolis: The Eastport Shell Mural in the MRE; Who: Future History Now, in collaboration with featured local artist Charles Lawrance and kids from the local Box of Rain youth program. What: a maritime-themed collaborative mural designed by Charles Lawrance. Where: Eastport Shell, […]
Chesapeake Bay Trust to host 20th Annual Treasure the Chesapeake on May 17th
The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Last year more than 600 Chesapeake Bay friends, colleagues and supporters joined us for a night to remember and helped raise more than $100,000 to fund the Trust’s restoration, […]
Save the date! May 9th. Burritos for Beds Breakfast
Support for addiction recovery efforts in Anne Arundel County will go twice as far this year at the Burritos for Beds Breakfast for Samaritan House on May 9. A generous pledge from the Merrill Family Foundation will double donations up to $150,000 as Samaritan House readies to break ground on the final phase of their […]
#CleanYOURblock and plenty of environmental initiatives on tap for National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is teaming up with Annapolis Green to promote enhanced environmental stewardship during the U.S. Travel Association’s May 6-12 National Travel and Tourism Week celebration. VAAAC President and CEO Connie Del Signore says this year’s theme, “Travel Then and Now,” provides the perfect opportunity to showcase ongoing environmental initiatives […]
COOL EVENT: Planet Walk is out of this world, and it is happening on Saturday!
On Saturday May 5, 2018, the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails, the Anne Arundel Community College Astronomy Club, and the Solar System Exploration Division of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center have teamed up to offer a day of public programs focusing on our solar system. The events will include a Planet Walk on […]
Kinky Friedman at Rams Head On Stage—well, ok then
Rams Head On Stage is a little taste of Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin all rolled up in one! A small, intimate venue where no seat is more than 48 feet from the stage. A small venue that packs a big punch with top national acts 364 days a year. Check out the latest shows […]
2018 Military Bowl scheduled for New Years Eve in Annapolis
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro), announced that its 2018 game will kick off Monday, Dec. 31 at noon ET at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN. For the fifth consecutive season, the game will match a team from […]
Preakness Balloon Festival — May 11-13, 2018
Radio stations WCBM 680 and WQLL “the Q” 99.9FM announce “The Preakness Balloon Festival”. The festival will take place May 11, 12, and 13th at the Howard County Fairgrounds located at 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, Maryland 21794. The theme this year is “Turn it Up”. This years festival features fifteen (15) hot air balloons, […]
Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival to return for 3rd year
On Saturday, July 28, the largest gathering of food trucks ever displayed in Baltimore County will once again descend on the racetrack Infield at Maryland State Fairgrounds from Noon to 9pm. Over 35 of Maryland’s favorite food trucks will transform the racetrack infield into a festive playground with plenty of dining options, live music, local craft […]
Annapolis Rec & Parks to offer Safe Boating courses this summer
Annapolis Recreation and Parks announces three Maryland Safe Boating Courses to be offered in May, June and July. This eight-hour course and test satisfies Maryland law for any person born after July 1, 1972, to operate a motorized boat in Maryland waters. The course covers legal requirements, navigation rules, preparation and trailers, accidents, weather and […]
Green Drinks at BAROAK
Annapolis Green returns to Baroak Cookhouse & Taproom at the Loews Annapolis Hotel on Tuesday, May 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a night of learning how the local hospitality industry is stepping up to embrace “Clean and Green” initiatives. Admission to Green Drinks Annapolis is free, with a $10 suggested donation to Annapolis Green. […]
Katcef Brothers and the Bowen Foundation team up with Pins & Pints for autism
Continuing in their efforts to give back to the Maryland community they call home, Annapolis-based Katcef Brothers has signed on as the event sponsor of the Bowen Foundation’s First Annual Pins & Pints Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, May 11th, from 6-9pm at Annapolis Bowl. 100 percent of net proceeds from the event will directly […]
Baysox to host Minefest Day on Sunday, May 6th
If you, or your kids, are using Minecraft on the console or computer, then this special event is just for you! The Bowie Baysox will combine Minecraft and baseball on Sunday, May 6 when they host the Akron RubberDucks at 1:35 p.m. for Minefest Day presented by Coder Kids Club. This event will feature special […]
ASO and Peter and the Wolf
On Saturday, May 12 at 2:00pm, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performs this year’s Family concert, “Peter and the Wolf” with Magic Circle Mime Co., under the musical direction of José-Luis Novo, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Directly following the concert, the audience is invited to stay and meet the musicians. Without upsetting the […]
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