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Welcome to the HALL At Live!

Are you a fan of big-name concerts, stand-up comedy, or sporting events like boxing? Then you’ll be glad to know that there is a new venue in Anne Arundel County, designed just for that. The newest attraction at Live! Casino and Hotel in Hanover, The HALL at Live! officially opened on...

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Hygge is Out, Friluftsliv is In: Outdoor Joy in Annapolis

First, we learned about tidying up from Marie Kondo and started folding everything in thirds. Then, we learned about “hygge,” the Danish secret to a cozy life. But this year, it’s all about “friluftsliv”—the Norwegian concept of promoting inner peace and...

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Welcome Winter with the Performing Arts!

Though there’s never a bad time to enjoy the wide-ranging performing arts scene in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, winter is hard to beat. It is also a time when turning the calendar to 2022 might inspire you to expand your cultural horizons. Luckily, three of the region’s leading...

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