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Art & Entertainment

The cities and towns of Anne Arundel County are bursting with a vibrant arts and entertainment scene for all eclectic tastes. Throughout the region, you can experience live theater, art galleries, music concerts and festivals all year long. From listening to the harmonic sounds of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to swashbuckling pageantry at Medieval Times, there’s no dearth of fun activities here to enthrall the kiddies as well as mom and dad. Find something that thrills you at one of the venues below.

Annapolis Gallery Association - Art Walk
Twenty galleries in downtown Annapolis present art in a wide variety of subject matters and styles. Artists demonstrate their skills while you watch over their shoulder.

Annapolis Opera, Inc.
Fully staged operas, as well as recitals, children's operas and vocal competitions.

Annapolis Pottery
A real working pottery in the heart of the Historic District with the largest variety of superb pottery at the best prices. Shipping available. Come for shopping or just to watch the potters at play.

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc.
200-seat, outdoor community theatre presenting Broadway musicals under the stars Thurs. - Sun. evenings from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call for information and reservations. Handicap accessable.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Presents Classical, Family and Pops concerts. Groups of 10 or more can save up to 20% off their total order and receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 that attend the same performance.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Professional dance company offering ballet performances, lectures, demonstrations, and dance instruction. Most performances are held at Maryland Hall.

Bay Theatre Company
A not-for-profit, professional theatre located within walking distance of downtown Annapolis. The intimate, off-Broadway style house offers a four play season, acting workshops and classes, benefit performances and staged readings.

Bingo World
Bingo World, Bingo at it's best. The Mid-Atlantic's biggest bingo jackpots. ... daily packages and programs, please call Bingo World at 410-636-0311.

City Dock Productions
An event management company with over 36 years experience producing boat shows, arts and crafts festivals, wine festivals, home shows and other consumer product expositions and public events.

Colonial Players, Inc.
Exciting, live theater year round. Comdies, dramas, and musicals, performed in an intimate 180 seat theater-in-the-round. Located in the heart of historic Annapolis.

Events For Children
Events for Children in Annapolis: we list all of the area entertainment and events for kids! Playgrounds, parks, libraries, bookstores, special events, gyms and play places. Please visit our events calendar to learn more!

Framers Vise Gallery
The areas largest collection of original contemporary art, featuring landscape, still life, figurative and abstract. Browse a unique selection of handbags, pottery, glass, accent tables and gifts. Located just minutes from downtown.

Live Arts Maryland
Live Arts Maryland presents a full season of musical performances (Broadway, classical and pops) by the Annapolis Chorale, The Annapolis Chamber Orchestra, Washington Symphonic Brass and The St. Anne's Concert Series from October to May.

Lori Dimont
Water Color May Day Doors, photography and collage

Maryland Federation of Art
The Maryland Federation of Art maintains Circle Gallery, Maryland's oldest artistic-run art gallery, featuring the work of local and national artists in all media. Exhibitions change monthly.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Classes in the performing and visual arts, beginner to advanced. AIR and Chaney galleries exhibit local and regional art.

Maryland Seafood Festival
Taste Chesapeake Bay seafood delicacies, enjoy continuous entertainment all weekend. Beach activities for kids of all ages. Annual crab soup cook-off on Saturday. Located at Sandy State Park. Admission. Held the weekend after Labor Day.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and tale of devotion, courage and love - at Medieval Times Dinner Tournament. Group rates available. The new show features heroic knights on spirited horses, astonding athletic feats and thrilling sword play - all against an exhilarating backdrop of brilliant lights and a sweeping new musical score.

Mitchell Art Gallery/St. John's College
Museum quality exhibitions that change regularly. Gallery talks and tours, children's programs. Open Tuesday thru Sunday, noon-5 pm. Friday, 7-8 pm. Closed Mondays. Free.

The Clay Bakers
The Clay Bakers in Easton and Annapolis Maryland are paint-your-own-pottery and glass fusing studios. The perfect place to create one-of-a-kind works of art AND spend quality time with your family and friends too! Our playful staff will walk you through the process step-by-step. No reservations necessary!

Toby's The Dinner Theatre of Columbia and Baltimore
Broadway is not just in New York - it's on stage at Toby's. A professional dinner theatre convenient to Baltimore and Annapolis; Broadway musicals; live orchestra; seven entrée buffet

West Annapolis Art & Antique District
The shops of West Annapolis Art Antique District have everything from the sophisticatedly elegant to the exotically unique. Best of all - AFFORDABLE PRICES!

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