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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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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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4 Ways to Savor Annapolis this November

Specialty four course meals, dinner and a play, live music on a nightly basis, and even Thanksgiving feasts; it’s all in Annapolis this November. Here are four ways to savor Annapolis all month long. Chef’s Table Wine Dinner at Blackwall Hitch Join Blackwall Hitch's Chef Jonathan Seningen and…

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Annapolis Cocktail Trails

Annapolis has become a great location for both cocktails and food. Offering a little bit of everything, this historic town dishes up eclectic dining options, a thriving music scene, master mixologists and cozy pubs. As a native Annapolitan, avid cocktail enthusiast, and local foodie, I couldn’t help…

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Fabulous Fringe Fun

A high-heeled running race—for men. Live body painting. All kinds of music. These are just a few of the things that I witnessed, laughed at, and enjoyed last weekend at the Annapolis Fringe Festival in downtown. The event, held on a fall weekend throughout West Street’s art district, has grown in…

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Annapolis Irish Festival: Almost Like Home

Lucky me. Last week I got the chance to attend this year’s Annapolis Irish Festival and it was absolutely brilliant. Each year this annual event is held at the Anne Arundel Fair Grounds in Crownsville, spread out over two days—this year, Friday July 15 th and Saturday July 16 th . The festival is…

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Musical Summer Nights at Quiet Waters Park

In our household, the school year is packed tight with endless after-school activities and obligations, making for a frenetic pace of life. It’s nice to be able to switch gears in the summer, slow down, pack a picnic, drink some ice cold lemonade and listen to some live music with the whole family…

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Out on the Town, Annapolis Style…

In Ireland, where I’m from, we have a huge pub culture. The pub is where folks go to gather and exchange with friends or work colleagues what we’ve been up to in our day-to-day lives. It’s kind of a meeting hub for our social lives, so to speak. I’ve found that historical Downtown Annapolis is…

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