The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’ signature events for more than 30 years, is back again this holiday season! The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to 40 boats of all shapes and sizes, power and sail, brightly decorated with thousands of lights and crewed by jolly revelers. This […]

The Encore Chorales will perform in a holiday concert this season.  This free concert is perfect for all ages and will include members of the Encore Chorales of Anne Arundel Community College and Southern Maryland. Enjoy holiday classics and seasonal favorites sure to get you in the holiday spirit including Variations on Jingle Bells, Hallelujah […]

The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that Miss America 2019 Nia Franklin will sing the national anthem prior to kickoff of the 2018 Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Franklin was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., and is a graduate […]

The Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc. is excited to announce their 2019 schedule, including four in-water sail and power boat shows taking place in Annapolis and the surrounding region. Along with producing boat shows, the Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc. also coordinates several educational and training programs for boating enthusiasts of all types and skill levels. “We […]

Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan invite Marylanders and their families to join them for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Government House. The event is free of charge, open to the public, and no reservations are required. The First Family asks that guests […]

Magical! That’s the word that best describes Annapolis and Anne Arundel County during the holidays. A host of events for the young and young at heart makes it easy for everyone to get into the spirit of the season. To help you celebrate, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has pulled together a handy list […]

Thank you for joining us for this celebration of our county and our communities. Being elected as your County Executive is an incredible honor-and also a tremendous responsibility. As I take the oath of office, know that I do so with a singular focus on working to make our county a better place for all […]

The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, and Katcef Brothers, Inc., are excited to announce they are teaming up again for the Budweiser Who’s Your Hero?campaign. The promotion, which invites the public to share stories about the everyday heroes in their lives, kicks off on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11 […]

The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’ signature events for more than 30 years, is just around the corner! For the third year, our hometown parade has been nominated as one of the USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice Holiday Parades in America! People may vote once a day, every day, until December […]

Please Save the Date for the 2019 AAMC Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds Bash, Saturday April 27, 2019. Don’t miss the Annapolis event of the year under the stars at AAMC’s South Campus, 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland. Denim & Diamonds is a night of fun, food and dancing under the stars. The spring bash […]

The  Eleventh Annual Santa Speedo Run and Toy Drive will be held Saturday, December 15th, beginning and ending atO’Brien’s Steak House on Main Street in Annapolis. This event has become a holiday tradition in Annapolis. Last year, nice weather drew more than 500 runners who were brave enough to bare it (almost) all! The one mile […]

The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) is once again preparing to welcome the community for festive events this holiday season. Gather with friends, family and loved ones to experience these holiday events. On Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm, join CAC’s Resident Teaching Artist Athena Hiotis for this informative series focused on the professional music industry. […]

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is offering free training to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone, a medicine to reverse an opioid overdose, and a free naloxone (Narcan) kit. December training sessions will be held at Department of Health sites in Annapolis and Glen Burnie on the following dates: Behavioral Health […]

Watermark® is excited to host “The Queen of All Food Drives” during the Annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on Saturday, December 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m on Harbor Queen. The holiday food drive benefits the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. For a donation of non-perishable food items, pet food or a monetary donation, guests can […]

Annapolis-based street artist Jeff Huntington aka Jahru and Street Art Films will be exhibiting their work at City Hall in December. This photography and video exhibition by Jahru in collaboration with Street Art Films  documents Jahru’s solo works and his projects with Future History Now. Future History Now is a nonprofit arts organization founded by […]

Vida Taco Bar of Severna Park will host a free holiday Touch-a-Truck event on Sunday, December 16. The family-friendly fiesta will benefit Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN), a Severna Park-based food pantry. Attendees who make a donation of one canned good will get the unique opportunity to climb aboard and explore fire vehicles, including the […]

Vida Taco Bar of Severna Park will host a free holiday Touch-a-Truck event on Sunday, December 16. The family-friendly fiesta will benefit Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN), a Severna Park-based food pantry. Attendees who make a donation of one canned good will get the unique opportunity to climb aboard and explore fire vehicles, including the […]

Almost twenty years ago, in December of 1998, Galway Bay opened its doors to the Annapolis community and worldwide visitors. As an Irish restaurant and pub they began their journey in becoming a valued member of the business and local community and building a reputation for authentic Irish food, exceptional hospitality and a great place […]

For 29 years, Darlene Love sang her #1 holiday classic “Christmas Baby Please Come Home” with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Symphony Orchestra. On December 17, she’ll sing it for Annapolis! Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Darlene Love will perform live at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on […]

The Annapolis Film Festival (AFF), now in its 7th year, is revealing the poster art for its 2019 festival on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, between 6-8 p.m. at 25 Market Square, located in downtown Annapolis. The anticipated theme for this year honors the work of storytellers and journalists who risk everything to present the truth. […]

Rams Head Promotions announces Chris Botti at Maryland Hall for Creative Arts in Annapolis, Maryland on Sunday, April 7th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 7th, at 12 p.m. Fans that missed Grammy winning artist Chris Botti on PBS’ Great Performances series this past summer will now have the opportunity to see him live in […]

Midshipmen of the 13th Company gathered at 7am this morning, for a motivational kick-off to begin the 128 mile trek from Bancroft Hall to Philadelphia for the 38th running of the Army-Navy game ball. The first relay team of Midshipmen was joined by the Naval Academy’s Superintendent, VADM Walter E. “Ted” Carter and CAPT Robert […]

The greatest rivalry in college sports is finally upon us as the Navy Midshipmen (3-9) looks to face off against the Army Black Knights at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 3:00 pm. As always seems to be the case, this game has huge implications for both teams. If Navy defeats Army, then Navy, Air […]