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15 Can't-Miss Events Happening This December

Whether you have in-laws visiting from out of town or you just want to get in the Christmas mood, Annapolis will be a hot-spot for huge holiday events starting now to the end of the year! Here are the top 15 can't miss holiday events this year: Lights on the Bay Don't miss these spectacular…

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Brick Wall Sessions at the Maryland State Archives

Genealogy is a great hobby until you hit a brick wall that prevents you from finding out about a key part of an ancestor’s life. The wall could be anything from the maiden name of your great grandmother to your immigrant ancestor’s country of origin. Hours go by quickly sitting at your computer…

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Thirsty After Work?

Guinness Guinness Guinness – Castlebay offers the best-tasting pour that could evoke pint glass envy (if that was a real thing). Connoisseurs of Guinness know what I mean and it’s imperative that I get the word out there - Castlebay makes a pint of Guinness into an art form. Another reason to come…

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Shop Local: Small Business Saturday

Downtown Annapolis celebrates small local businesses on the regular, but on November 30th, we’re showing our favorite establishments some extra love for Small Business Saturday. From modern clothing shops to vintage boutiques, the storefronts that line the streets of Downtown and West Annapolis…

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Thanksgiving Pie Run

What goes with Thanksgiving better than hot pies? Hot rods! That’s what the creator of the South County Cafe’s Pie Run was thinking when he decided to gather the local community around these two things on Thanksgiving morning. John knew that during Thanksgiving, you can have a lot on your plate. So…

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Best 5 Thanksgiving Dinner Alternatives

Are you traveling on Thanksgiving? Just not in the mood to cook? Burn the turkey... again? Well if you're in Annapolis, then you're in luck! Below are just 5 Annapolis favorites where you can get Thanksgiving dinner this holiday season! 1. Harry Browne's If you're looking for fine, elegant dining…

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Where to Buy Your Thanksgiving Day Pie

I know, I know, that headline is misleading. Why? Because who has just ONE pie for Thanksgiving? How can you decide on just one flavor? Who has that kind of discipline? Definitely not me nor anyone I know. Thanksgiving is meant for waking up to good smelling things coming from the kitchen, the…

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Chocolate, History, and Fun, All in One Day

Everything in Annapolis has a history, and chocolate is no exception. On Sunday, December 8th, Annapolis is celebrating the history and pleasure of chocolate at the annual Chocolate Binge Festival on West Street. Stroll over to the historic Hammond-Harwood House on the morning of the festival to…

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Local Landmarks Named UNESCO “Sites of Memory”

For visitors to this region, it’s easy to get caught up in the grand aura of all the attractions—celebrations of its seagoing heritage, food, historic architecture, brick-lined streets, and walkways—all contemporary interpretations of Annapolis’ and Anne Arundel County’s sweeping and glorious past…

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Naptownmusic Champion: Jeni Parris Brady

Jeni Parris Brady was one of the many integral champions of the local Annapolis music scene and perhaps, the ‘Queen of All Tastemakers’. On second thought, to call her a ‘tastemaker’ is to minimize her impact. She shared her love of Annapolis musicians and our vibrant culture by creating…

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