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To plunge or not to plunge-that is the question...

The last thing I expected to witness on a freezing cold Saturday in January was thousands of half-naked people plunging themselves into the Chesapeake Bay; but I did, and it was all in the name of charity at the 21 st Annual Maryland State Police Polar Plunge. Every January at Sandy Point State Park…

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DD's Drink of the Month: Cocktails and Ales at BAROAK

BAROAK Cookhouse & Taproom is a Belgian inspired restaurant with an American twist located inside the Loews Annapolis Hotel. Executive Chef Teddy Folkman puts an emphasis on mussels, mayo-based sauces and, of course, frites to bring the taste of Belgium to downtown Annapolis. According to the BAROAK…

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Visit the Ruth Starr Rose Exhibit at the Mitchell Gallery

Anna May Moaney, 1930, oil on Masonite by Ruth Starr Rose. If you love art and Maryland history, there's no better exhibit to visit this winter than what's going on at the Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery at St. John's College from January 11th through February 26th. Ruth Starr Rose: Revelations of…

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One of a Kind Starbucks at Historic Maryland Inn

At the top of Main Street, just before you hit Church Circle, lies a hidden gem. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. If I didn’t have a craving for a green tea Frappuccino light a while back, I would have easily walked right on by. Use the Maryland Inn as a marker. In fact, go in while you’re there. Down…

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Ice Skating in Annapolis with the Kids

Winter is here! Though I love and appreciate all four seasons, I find it difficult to get the wiggles out of my bigger little's (ages four and six; the littlest little is a wee infant!) when we are primarily inside. This winter, I vowed to find an indoor sport. We tried the SkyZone in Columbia…

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Thank Goodness for the Treaty of Paris

Can you imagine what it would be like today if the thirteen colonies had lost the Revolutionary War? There would be no United States, and we would be living under British rule. Sounds like the basis for a new Netflix original, right? Well, happily we don’t have to imagine that unfortunate outcome…

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Solo-Trio with Dominic Fragman

Looking for another reason to experience Annapolis' local music scene? Dominic Fragman – member of local band Swampcandy – is doing something not many people have witnessed; playing the guitar, drums, and singing all at the same time. Dominic calls it a “solo-trio." Back in April, the Capital…

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A New Year: Anne Arundel Galleries

With a new year comes new art, ideas, and exhibits in the Anne Arundel art world. With local artists and international works exhibited throughout the county, 2017 promises to be nothing short of exceptional. In a recent article published by the Capital Gazette – and written by one of our own…

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