Eye On Annapolis' picks for upcoming events!

Published: Fri, 05/24/19

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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!


Wildly popular Drag Brunch back at Rams Head On Stage (and Billy Bob Thornton too)
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 […]


Banneker-Douglass Museum announces event line up for 2019
In celebration of the “We Rise!“ 50th anniversary of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the 35th anniversary of the Banneker-Douglass Museum, the Banneker-Douglass Museum today announced the event and exhibition line up. “We are proud to support the Banneker-Douglass Museum as we continue to honor the great legacy of […]


Annapolis Towne Centre announces summer concert series
Annapolis Towne Centre’s popular summer concert series is back again for the tenth year- featuring artists performing Top 40, Blues, Latin, cover favorites and more. Summer Concerts at the Annapolis Towne Centre return to the event and entertainment destination every Friday, June 7 through August 23, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. with a beer garden that opens at […]


Herndon 2019; Christian Schwien from Fairfax VA. 1:05.05
Christian Schwien, a 4th Class Midshipman from the 27th company, ended his afternoon on a high note.  Schwien was the 4th Class Midshipman who capped the Herndon Monument in 1:05.05. While not a record, it is one of the fastest time since 1988. 2010 does not count (0:02.02) because the monument was not greased Each […]


May is Maryland Podcast Month
Go on. Listen to a podcast this month. Listen to several! Founded in 2018, Maryland Podcast Month brings together podcasts of all stripes together cross-collaborate and cross-promote in order to create more opportunities for podcasts to get new listeners. Maryland Podcast Month is non-partisan and non-ideological and consists of all sorts of locally produced conduct, including […]


Seatbelt and move-over enforcement underway on Maryland highways
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Maryland State Police will join forces with law enforcement agencies locally, along with those in Delaware, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. to remind drivers and passengers of the importance of seat belt use, while also highlighting their “Move Over” laws. New to the region’s Click […]


PHOTOS: Herndon Climb 2019
Christian Schwien, a 4th Class Midshipman from the 27th company, ended his afternoon on a high note.  Schwien was the 4th Class Midshipman who capped the Herndon Monument in 1:05.05. While not a record, it is one of the fastest time since 1988. 2010 does not count (0:02.02) because the monument was not greased All […]


BONUS CONTENT: Here are your summer beers, but remember to drink wiser!
Today, we continue our monthly series (no set schedule other than monthly) about beer.  We have a huge distributer of beer right here in Annapolis–Katcef Brothers Inc. and they have a ton of experts on hand to de-mystify beer for us.  Now, full disclosure–I like beer! I like beer a lot!  But, I am not […]


4th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle June 1st
Water enthusiasts of all ages and expertise are invited to join ABC Events in the 4th annual Bay Bridge Paddle on June 1st, open to Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Outriggers, and other paddle craft. Launching from the iconic Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD, there will be something for everyone! Events will include an […]


Truxtun Park pool to open for 2019 season on Saturday
The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department announced the outdoor Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park will open weekends starting Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, June 9. After that, the pool will be open daily through Labor Day. “My family is excited for another season at the Truxtun Park Pool,” said Mayor […]


June 1 to 8 is Annapolis Arts Week
In 2017, local art-based associations partnered together to create the Inaugural Annapolis Arts Week. The goal of this initiative was to present the arts community of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County throughout the region, focusing on a week-long celebration of the area’s artists and musicians. In 2019, the ever-popular week moves into its third year […]


Chow for a Cause this Saturday
When charity meets food trucks, you get the best of it all and Seeds 4 Success is bringing it to the Navy Marine-Corps Memorial Stadium on May 25th with Chow for a Cause! What a great way to contribute to a charity, by chowing down on delicious super-sized samples from 10 food trucks, drinking craft […]


Memorial Day Parade information for Annapolis
The City of Annapolis will host a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. Following the parade, Mayor Gavin Buckley will lay a wreath at City Dock. The parade follows the traditional route beginning on West Street at Amos Garrett Blvd. From there, the parade will go around Church Circle, down Main Street, […]


The 2019 Blue Angels flight demonstration at Naval Academy in Annapolis
Earlier today, Glenn Miller for Eye On Annapolis was stationed to capture the Blue Angels as they buzzed over the Severn River. Yesterday was a spotting run to ascertain the nearby landmarks for pilots not familiar with the area and a “dress rehearsal” for the full flight demonstration. Here are Glenn’s photos from May 21, […]


Get Crooked Fest coming to Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on June 1
The Get Crooked Fest is taking place June 1st at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Get Crooked Fest was organized to bring a fantastic festival with local music and local beer to Anne Arundel County, and support a great cause as well!  The inaugural Get Crooked Fest is excited to have the Oyster Recovery Partnership […]


13th Annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon on June 16th
Annapolis Recreation and Parks will host the 13th annual Truxtun Youth Triathlon (TYT) on Sunday, June 16 – join us on Father’s Day morning! The TYT is an annual event that challenges kids (ages 7-17) to complete a swim, bike and run event in a highly-supportive and motivating community environment. This event has grown into an […]


Save the date—Military Bowl slated for Friday, December 27th!
The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman, benefiting USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, today announced that its 12th annual game will kick off on Friday, Dec. 27 at noon ET. The game, between representatives of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference, will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis and will […]


Reserve your space for the 2019 Wendi Winters PR Bazaar
It is impossible to pitch a good story to the media today! True? Or, is that fake news? What’s the best way to contact a reporter? What kinds of story ideas interest the media? How do you tell your story through video and social media? The 16th Annual “Wendi Winters” PR Bazaar, a unique, Annapolis […]


Naptown Anti-Dope Move(meant) meeting on May 25th
On Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morris Blum Senior Building, the City of Annapolis will host the sixth Community Engagement Session to bring together resources, professionals, and community members to break the stigma of addiction and bring awareness to fatal overdoses in the City of Annapolis. The Naptown Anti-Dope Move(meant) is free and open to the […]


USNA Commissioning Week: 2019 Color Parade honors Midshipman’s mother
The academy’s annual Color Parade, honoring the fall and spring color companies was held on Worden Field yesterday at 11 a.m.  Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., U.S. Navy will review the parade, which will be his last as he will be retiring from the US Navy at the end of […]


USNA Graduation 2019 (Live Blog…maybe)
NOTES: The full transcript and recording of Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick N. Shanahan speech will be inserted below when available. We will attempt a live blog throughout the morning. However, cell/wifi is likely to be weak.  Scroll to the bottom to see any available updates as they happen. On May 24 the United States […]


FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: Chow for a Cause TOMORROW
It’s food truck season, and a new festival in Annapolis is gathering the best mobile eateries, beer and music for charity. The inaugural Chow for a Cause Charity Food Truck Festival is set for Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. outside Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The festival will have at […]
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