Paint Annapolis The Paint Annapolis festival transforms the streets of Annapolis into an outdoor gallery, where artists from near and far converge to capture the city's charm on canvas. Painters unleash their creativity against the backdrop of historic architecture and scenic waterfront vistas…
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Spring is finally here! With the warm weather comes sailing season and the beginning of all the city’s great festivals and events. From food festivals and Earth Day to one of the world’s largest sailboat shows, you’re sure to find something to pique your interest in Annapolis this April. With so…
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March 25th marks Maryland’s birthday, the day we celebrate the first European settlers in the colony. The original settlers arrived at St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634 aboard two boats, the Ark and the Dove . Gifted by the King to the Calvert family, the colony was named “Mary-Land” after the…
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Why in the name of the Chesapeake Bay oyster would anyone choose to burn their own socks? Head to Eastport to see for yourself at the Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning on Saturday, March 23, 2019, noon to 4 pm. Courtesy of Annapolis Maritime Museum The annual event is held around the time of…
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Images courtesy of Tony J. Photography If you’re into trivia, you should add a few facts to your Annapolis arsenal: Chris Wallace and Cal Ripken Jr. are both Annapolitans now. What’s more? They both get “hangry”, they both followed in their father’s footsteps, and both have been nervous doing their…
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With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start getting ready for the festival and event season in Annapolis. In Annapolis this March, you'll find a slew of major events happening, from the annual Annapolis Restaurant Week, a ton of St. Patrick’s Day activities and events, a…
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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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Pack up your troubles, put on a happy face, and head to downtown Annapolis to make merry at Midnight Madness. Now an annual holiday tradition, this unique event has drawn so many celebrants over the years that the event has grown from a single hit to a triple-header. This year, Midnight Madness…
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As I write this, I am in the gallery lobby of the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, sipping Pinot Noir and snacking on the most delightful finger foods I have come across in a long time. Before this tiny feast, I joined a large crowd of art lovers and took a step back in time; amazed by the…
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Annapolis has become known for art and imagery surrounding the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. Among maritime-inspired art, you’ll mostly find visual representations of sailboats, lighthouses, crabs, and of course, the water itself. Local painter, Kim Hovell has chosen a different inspiration – the…
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