The next time you are in Annapolis enjoying coffee at the City Dock or browsing the shops on Main Street and Maryland Avenue, be sure to walk up to the beautiful State Capital Building grounds and then hop on over to the St. John’s College campus – an idyllic setting to be sure. Why would you go…
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Maryland Avenue is one of my favorite streets in downtown Annapolis. Though moments away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street, Maryland Ave transports you out of that energy and into simpler times. On this street, you can find unique spots such as Old Fox Bookstore and Evergreen Antiques, as…
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Photo courtesy of Ibbi Schwartz The Writing Intensive at St. John’s College on June 8th was like feasting at an abundant buffet. The table provided a variety of inspiring workshop presenters, books for sale and swap, new and old friends, professionals to question, food and drink, and a memorable…
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The city of Annapolis has a withstanding reputation of being saturated with the arts. Annapolis Arts Week gives you access to the perfect opportunities to experience first hand the kinds of brilliant pieces being created within and beyond city limits. With galleries and exhibitions all around the…
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Whether you live in Annapolis or are just visiting for the day, you quickly realize the variety, passion, and talent that lives within the arts community here. And if you’ve been wanting to become part of the scene, or perhaps have been looking for the best time to visit and experience it- look no…
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On June 1st through June 8th, Annapolis Arts Week celebrates the diversity of the arts in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for its third year, highlighting eight days of visual, performance, and public art. The week will feature a juried, plein-air painting competition, Paint Annapolis, the fifth…
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Image courtesy of Dave Bontempo About Naptown Brass Band When Dave Bontempo bought a sousaphone in 2004, he was not a musician and the thought of the Naptown Brass Band was far from becoming a reality. The Annapolis native had a deep affinity for New Orleans-style street music and was inspired by…
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On April 26, 2019, at 8 pm in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium, St. John’s College will be hosting the 6 th installment of the Erik S. Kristensen Memorial Lecture Series. This annual event began in 2013 to honor fallen Navy SEAL and alumnus of St. Johns and the US Naval Academy, Erik Kristensen…
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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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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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