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Historic Residences in Anne Arundel County

In the next installment of this eight-part series, I want to talk about the historic residences sprinkled around Anne Arundel County. The vast differences between them is an excellent indicator of just how historically and culturally RICH this area is! Ranging from the seventeenth to the nineteenth…

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5 Ways to Explore Annapolis this January

Winter is here, and that’s good news if you’re planning a trip to Annapolis. From performance arts and fun activities for the whole family, to a Chesapeake Bay tradition, there are plenty of ways to explore Annapolis this January! Get Cozy: Stay Historic and Enjoy Fireside Dining Whether you’re a…

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Jeremy's Drink of the Month: The Brass Tap

This month, on Jeremy’s Drink of the Month, we’re talking age-old Christmas traditions. Mistletoe, eggnog, Kris Kringle, all that wonderful yada yada are wonderful, but there’s another tradition, nearly as ubiquitous that we’ll be exploring today. I call it the Husband Couch. We all know it well…

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Second Annual Deale Parade of Lights

About 18 knots from Ego Alley is another waterway eagerly anticipating the holiday season. On Thursday, December 19 th the banks of Rock Hold Creek in Deale, MD were lined with a fleet of South County natives and alike eager to show off their decorated boats in the 2 nd Annual Deale Parade of Lights…

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Leslie’s Happy Hour: Lures Bar & Grille

Inspired by Rhea’s Pick of the Month in November, I decided to check out Lures Bar & Grille myself for this month’s happy hour spot—not least of all because I didn’t want to miss out on the many good fishing puns it would afford. I would typically think of going to a place like Lures in warm…

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Listen and Learn at a Winter Lecture Series

Yes, holiday parties are fun – but there comes a time when the last appetizer is consumed and the last carol is sung – a time when you find yourself wondering if nourishing the intellect might be a better choice. When the New Year rings in, why not bundle up and venture out to listen and learn at a…

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Celebrate the Holidays and History

The holidays are in full swing in Annapolis and so have the special events. All around our state capital, there are various spectacles and storefronts that are worthy of your attention during December. We know about the fantastic deals for Midnight Madness and cruising through Lights on The Bay at…

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Get Crafty this Holiday Season

Ready or not, December is always the month that is turned up to 11 for the holiday. Like a giant star that shines brightest just before it disappears, the year ends with the energy of maximum festivities, decadence, and to-do lists. Courtesy of AR Workshop When I start to feel overwhelmed by it…

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Annapolis' Biggest Deals of the Year: Midnight Madness

The highly anticipated holiday shopping event is back - Midnight Madness! For three Thursdays in December, visitors stroll through the festive streets of Historic Annapolis to take advantage of wallet-friendly deals at participating shops until midnight. This local tradition encompasses the charm…

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Festive Events for a Historic Holiday Season

With the countdown to Christmas officially on, we found a variety of fun things to do that take in the lights of the season, draw us back in time and celebrate the history of holiday traditions...with a Rock & Roll icon thrown into the mix just for fun! Make this year a historic holiday season…

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