By admin on July 31, 2010
The Annapolis Arts Alliance is “an organization dedicated to all the arts. Whether you are a professional or amateur artist, a patron of the arts, a visitor or a resident in our capital city; the creative arts make our lives richer. Our goal is to provide one collective voice for anyone interested in or touched [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, Community Groups Tagged Annapolis, arts alliance, creative arts
By admin on July 24, 2010
The Annapolis Chamber Players (ACP) specializes in mixed chamber music for winds, strings, and piano. Through rewarding programming that combines well-known works with lesser-known gems, ACP introduces, educates, and fosters an appreciation of this important musical genre. ACP provides a wide variety of programming and instrumental combinations from duos to sextets featuring works from the [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, Music Tagged Annapolis, chamber music
By admin on June 26, 2010
Archaeology in Annapolis is a partnership between the Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Historic Annapolis Foundation. Begun in 1981, the Archaeology in Annapolis project has been concerned with promoting better understandings of Annapolis’ diverse past through the interpretation of material culture.
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, anthropology, archaeology, department of anthropology, History, university of maryland college park
By admin on March 12, 2010
The Eastport Yacht Club’s annual Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, December 8th, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. For the parade, area boaters decorate their sailboats and powerboats with holiday lights and decorations. The lights can be seen along Spa Creek, the Severn River (near and opposite the USNA), and Ego Alley/City Dock.
Posted in Annapolis, Community Groups
By admin on February 26, 2010
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage, and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture. The museum annually sponsors and hosts a variety of preservation, arts, and cultural lectures, workshops, performances, and other programs.
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History
By admin on February 12, 2010
Celebrating three generations and an urban cultural landscape that spans over 300 years, the Carroll House is a restoration-in-progress. This national historic landmark bears great historical significance to the state of Maryland and America as the home of Charles Carroll the Settler, first Attorney General of Maryland who settled here in 1706, his son, Charles [...]
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, national historic landmark
By admin on October 28, 2009
Talk of Annapolis is a blog that covers “News, Political and sometimes Misc. commentary about issues, events, and news concerning Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.”
Posted in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Media
By admin on September 30, 2009
Start the holiday season off with the United States Naval Academy Band! On Friday, December 7, at 7:30 P.M., the band will present a concert of holiday favorites in Mahan Hall. Lieutenant Commander Brian O. Walden will lead a program of contemporary and traditional carols to put you in the holiday spirit. Naval Academy Professor [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Events, Music Tagged band, carols, USNA
By admin on August 25, 2009
The Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis is one of the premier colonial houses remaining in America from the British colonial period. The house was designed by the architect William Buckland in 1773-74 for wealthy farmer Matthias Hammond. The museum is open to the public for guided tours. Special activities which focus on colonial history, art and [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History Tagged architecture
By admin on March 15, 2009
InsideAnnapolis.com is the web site companion for Inside Annapolis Magazine. The web site features a wealth of information and resources on Annapolis, including sections on Boating, Historic Sites, Maps, Lodging, Real Estate, Rentals, Restaurants, Schools, Services, Shops, Tours, and Transportation.
Posted in Annapolis, Media
By admin on December 20, 2008
Annapolis Capital Punishment is a progressive forum of news and opinion about Annapolis which encourages honest and effective governance and citizenship to fight ignorance, poverty and crime, protect our environment and expand transportation options. (It’s not about state sponsored executions.
Posted in Annapolis, Government
By admin on June 29, 2008
The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau seeks to plan, produce and promote programs designed to increase the volume of visitors, vacation, and conference/meeting business within Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Their web site features an event calendar, information on local “getaways,” trip ideas, and visitor info and guides.
Posted in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Resources Tagged travel
By admin on December 20, 2007
The mission of Chesapeake Children’s Museum is to create an environment of discovery about oneself, the peoples, the technologies, and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay area for all our children and for the children in us all.
Posted in Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay, Education Tagged children, museum
By admin on December 1, 2007
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African American heritage and serves as the state’s official repository of African American material culture. The museum was dedicated on February 24, 1984. The original museum was housed within the former Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in the heart [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, History Tagged frederick douglass, museum
By admin on November 29, 2007
The Spa Creek Conservancy is a volunteer organization dedicated to the stewardship of the Spa Creek watershed through education, preservation, mitigation, and restoration. The Spa Creek watershed spans historic downtown Annapolis, Eastport, and the surrounding areas. The headwaters run through Truxtun Park and eventually open into the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Community Groups, Nature, Water Tagged spa creek, watershed
By admin on November 27, 2007
All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis (ACCA) is a community chorus who strive for vocal excellence, diversity in our membership, and making a difference in the lives of our children by teaching them the rewards of hard work, team play and service to the community. There are three levels for children ages 6 to 18: Training [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, Music Tagged children, chorus, concerts
By admin on November 20, 2007
Join in on the holiday fun by attending Midnight Madness I and II on December 6 and 13—two nights where downtown merchants remain open until midnight to welcome holiday shoppers. Performers scheduled include the Old Mill High School Steel Drum Band, Linda Patterson Stein, Annapolis Area Christian School students, Salvation Army Band and Cub Scouts [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Events, Music
By admin on November 16, 2007
A new web tool developed by the University of Maryland called Preservation Search offers immediate access to interactive maps, photos and text of the Annapolis historic district. It provides far greater digital detail and comprehensiveness than in almost any other city.
Posted in Annapolis, History, Resources Tagged maps
By admin on November 8, 2007
Nestled between the South River and Harness Creek, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis offers a wide variety of family activities. Visitors can walk, jog, or bike on over 6 miles of paved trails winding through hardwood forests and past grassy fields, play at the large, multi-level children’s playground, enjoy the vistas of the South River Promenade [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Nature, Parks Tagged art galleries, boating opportunities, picnic, playground, quiet waters park, trails
By admin on November 6, 2007
With 49 years of artistic excellence, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is recognized as the largest and most distinguished performing arts organization in Maryland’s capital city, currently under the artistic leadership of Music Director José-Luis Novo. Performing five Classic Series concert sets, two Family Concerts, two Pops Concerts, and special gala concerts and events each year, [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, Music Tagged concerts, orchestra, performing arts
By admin on November 6, 2007
The Annapolis Chorale is a non-profit artistic organization dedicated to enhancing community life through performing and producing a wide variety of music. Now approaching its 35th anniversary, the Annapolis Chorale, which now also includes the Chamber Chorus, Chamber Orchestra and the Annapolis Youth Chorus, has attained a national reputation for excellence and innovation and remains [...]
Posted in Annapolis, Arts, Music Tagged chamber chorus, chorale, Music
By admin on November 4, 2007
Four Rivers, one of Maryland’s state heritage areas, is an established heritage tourism destination on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore. With Annapolis, Maryland’s historic capital city, as its “crown jewel,” the Four Rivers Heritage Area stretches from Sandy Point State Park at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, through southern Anne Arundel County, to Rose Haven at [...]
Posted in Annapolis, History, Maryland Tagged chesapeake bay bridge, four rivers, heritage areas, sandy point state park
By admin on November 3, 2007
Government House is the official residence of the governor of Maryland and his family. It is located in Annapolis, directly across the street from the historic Maryland State House. Government House is currently the home of Governor Martin O’Malley, his wife, First Lady Catherine Curran O’Malley, and their children Grace, Tara, William, and Jack.
Posted in Annapolis, History, Maryland Tagged Annapolis, government house, governor of maryland, state house, tourism
By admin on November 2, 2007
Historic Annapolis Foundation offers lively and authoritative walking tours of the historic downtown area…an immersion in the colonial experience at the William Paca House & Garden…special-interest group tours…and more.
Posted in Annapolis, History Tagged Annapolis, walking tours, william paca house
