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 July 10, 2010
The Bay Theatre Company will stage Apocalyptic Butterflies by Wendy MacLeod, a quirky comedy set in rural New England at Christmastime, December 14, 2007 – January 19, 2008. The bloom is off the rose for Muriel and Hank as they cope with a new baby and the pressures of marriage. With the help of their [...]
Posted in Arts, Events Tagged comedy, theater, theatre
By admin on April 2, 2010
15 billion years ago, in a great flaring-forth, the story of our Universe began unfolding. About 12,000 years ago, with the melting of glacial ice, the story of the Mid-Atlantic coastal riverlands and culture emerged. Join us in re-envisioning — with story, song and art — the on-going wonder of The Chesapeake Story…
Posted in Arts, Chesapeake Bay, History, Water
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 September 22, 2009
Founded in 1921, the Anne Arundel County Public Library, AACPL, is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, along the Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County’s diverse population of over 435,000 residents is served by 15 library branches countywide. More than 1 million items constitute the library’s collection and staff respond to nearly 300,000 [...]
Posted in Arts, Media, Resources
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 June 22, 2009
Ballet Theatre of Maryland [BTM] is the premier professional ballet company in Maryland. BTM employs a full-time company of professional dancers, as well as providing opportunities for dance students in its professional productions.
Posted in Arts, Music
By admin on May 11, 2009
The AACC Dance Company is performance-based and selected by audition only. The Dance Company offers students the opportunity to choreograph their own work, as well as to dance the work of guest choreographers during the academic year. Performance opportunities expand beyond the college as the Dance Company participates in service learning projects throughout the year. [...]
Posted in Arts Tagged dance
By admin on February 8, 2009
Please join the Arundel Vocal Arts Society for the kick-off event of its 25th anniversary season, featuring “Cantiamo: Cantata and Carols” on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. JoAnn Kulesza will be conducting the group for the first time.
Posted in Arts, Music
By admin on January 16, 2008
The Maryland Council for Dance is a non-profit educational and service corporation serving Maryland and surrounding areas since 1973 and supported by membership fees and grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation, Inc. and corporate and private donors. The Maryland Council for Dance, Inc. works to promote, encourage,and amplify the growth [...]
Posted in Arts Tagged Arts, dance
By admin on December 24, 2007
The Matt Auer Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established in memory of an adventurous young man and talented photographer. The fund awards one scholarship to a Broadneck High School senior each year who exemplifies these same superior photography skills. Proceeds from the purchase of photographs directly benefit the scholarship fund.
Posted in Arts, Education Tagged Arts, photography, scholarship
By admin on December 4, 2007
The King William Players, St. John’s student theater troupe, will once again take part in a long-standing tradition: performing the plays of William Shakespeare. This holiday season The King William Players presents Shakespeare’s tender romantic comedy “The Tempest.” The performance, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Francis Scott [...]
Posted in Arts, Events Tagged theatre
By admin on December 2, 2007
The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) is a nonprofit membership organization of artists and art patrons. MFA’s mission is to provide exhibit and professional development opportunities for artists and to provide arts education and outreach opportunities for all Maryland citizens. The MFA was established in 1963 by US Navy Commander Charles Holley, Mrs. Margaret Farmer, [...]
Posted in Arts, Maryland Tagged art, gallery
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 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 27, 2007
The Arts Council, a.k.a. the Cultural Arts Foundation, is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization working to create a strong financial support system for the entire spectrum of arts groups in the county. Through a partnership of public and private interests, it provides funding for music, dance, drama, and the visual arts. The mission of [...]
Posted in Anne Arundel County, Arts Tagged Arts, dance, drama, Music
By admin on November 24, 2007
The Severna Park Model Railroad Club is a group of H0 scale model railroaders that meet every Thursday evening at the club layout at 3 Riggs Road in Severna Park. The club is open during Thursday evening sessions, from 8 p.m. until whenever the last member leaves. They host an Open House twice a year, during [...]
Posted in Arts, Community Groups Tagged model railroad
By admin on November 17, 2007
The U. S. Naval Academy Museum serves as an educational and inspirational resource for the Brigade of Midshipmen at the U. S. Naval Academy, other students of American naval history, and thousands of visitors each year. Through its collections and exhibits, the Museum contributes to the recognition of history as a basic source of knowledge [...]
Posted in Arts, Education, History Tagged art, naval history
By admin on November 16, 2007
The Maryland Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair located in Crownsville, Maryland. Set in a fictional 16th century English village named Revel Grove, the festival is spread over 25 acres and is the second largest renaissance festival in the United States. The festival usually runs from the third week of August to the third week [...]
Posted in Arts, Food, History Tagged autumn harvest, jousting, renaissance fair
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 October 30, 2007
Colonial Players offers a wide variety of dramatic productions in the heart of downtown Annapolis. Founded by a group of Annapolitans dedicated to bringing high quality theater to what was then a very small town on the Chesapeake Bay, the theater continues to thrive with a dedicated corps of volunteers and a loyal subscriber base.
Posted in Arts Tagged Annapolis, colonial players, dramatic productions, theater, theatre
By admin on October 23, 2007
Colonial Players offers a wide variety of dramatic productions in the heart of downtown Annapolis. Founded by a group of Annapolitans dedicated to bringing high quality theater to what was then a very small town on the Chesapeake Bay, the theater continues to thrive with a dedicated corps of volunteers and a loyal subscriber base.
Posted in Arts Tagged colonial players, theater
