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Jonas Green Park: A Hidden Gem

Are you looking for a place to experience the tranquility of gazing at water through lush vegetation or walking along a sandy beach with vistas of homes far above the waterfront? Or, how about just a great spot for fishing? Jonas and Anne Catharine Green Park is a hidden gem of the Annapolis…

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The Local Corn Maze Everybody is Talking About

Fall has arrived in full force in Maryland, and nothing is more seasonal than taking the family out to a Corn Maze! The MD Corn Maze has a fantastic facility that includes not only the ultra-cool eight-acre maze, but also a whole host of other activities on the farm. You can make your own butter…

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Meet Chef Alana Collins, Severn Inn’s New Pastry Chef

There is a new chef in town and she’s sweeter than pie! Meet Chef Alana Collins, the pastry chef at Severn Inn. Although she has only been in Maryland for about a month, Chef Collins has tapped into the Annapolitan sweet tooth by putting a unique twist on heartwarming classic desserts. Between…

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22nd Annual Oyster Festival at the Captain Avery Museum

Sitting on the banks of the West River and overlooking the Chesapeake Bay is the 19 th century home and land of Captain Salem Avery. Originally from Long Island, NY, Captain Avery was an established waterman that moved to Maryland in search of the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. Once here, he met his…

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Annapolis' Award-Winning Soup

Nothing serves up Maryland-style comfort like a bowl of cream of crab soup. If you’re looking for the best cream of crab soup in Annapolis, look no further than Ports of Call (at the DoubleTree by Hilton) where Executive Chef Charles McKnew has honed this Maryland classic to perfection. Incredibly…

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All Saints Day Concert Is Like A Broadway Show, Only Better

Having never been to a production of the United States Naval Academy’s yearly All Saints’ Day/Halloween Concert, I wondered how I could possibly write a preview of this year’s performance without any prior knowledge. So, I decided to poll the many good people I know in the Annapolis area, asking for…

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Annapolis by Candlelight

As the air gets crisper and the leaves start to change their color, there is nothing better than taking in Annapolis on foot. On Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Historic Annapolis offers the community the opportunity to walk through the historic neighborhoods of…

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Return to Gibson’s Lodgings of Annapolis

Last week at 110 Prince George Street, I looked at the brick facades with black window trim, stately doors, and ornate iron railings, and felt excited to re-enter Gibson’s Lodgings again after so long. More than 26 years ago, my husband and I had chosen to spend our wedding night at this downtown…

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ArtFarm Studios

In 2017, I was invited to join as the new partner and co-owner of ArtFarm Annapolis. Co-Founder, Stacy Turner was shifting her career focus to creating art full-time. Her and co-founder, Alison Harbaugh, invited me to coffee and asked if I would like to become Alison’s new partner. My instant gut…

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