Win one of two $100.00 gift certificates for Art at Gallery 57 West. Cost of each raffle ticket is only $5.00. All proceeds benefit scholarships and art supplies for local High School artists through the Young Artists of the Annapolis Arts Alliance program.
Children ages 5 ½ to 12 are invited to audition for the 2021-2022 Conservatory Season! Young choristers attend live, small-group, fun music classes led by highly-trained instructors, all of whom hold masters degrees in music education. Students participate in live choir rehearsals each week with our Artistic Director, one on one meetings several times during […]
Stroll through the charming streets of the historic district with your colonial-attired guide who will share the unique history and culture of 18th-century Annapolis. You will pass middling homes and a couple mansions on your way to the exterior of the Maryland State House. In the shadows of these buildings, your guide will share with […]
"A New Day" is the theme of the Annapolis Arts Alliance's annual Petite Squares Art Exhibit featuring 12x12 inch artworks from members. For participation information, please see AAA website. The reception will be at Wimsey Cove Framing and Fine Art Printing on March 14th from 1-3pm.
Monarch Global Academy Laurel offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and project-based learning. At Monarch Global Academy Laurel, students gain a perspective on their impact and contribution to the world by spending much of their time engaged in units of inquiry and in-depth studies. The school this year divided students into four virtual houses […]
In partnership with the Maryland Federation of Art, the museum hosts Flora or Fauna, fine art work depicting the broad range of animal and plant life. This juried art exhibition runs through May 15 on the mezzanine level and is included with museum admission. 10am-5pm, Solomons, $9 w/discounts: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Children (ages 18mos-3yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme O is for Otter. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm & 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Enjoy nature tales and roasted marshmallows over a campfire and learn how both people and animals use their senses to explore the world. 1-2pm, Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro, $6 w/discounts, RSVP: www.pgparks.com.
Learn how to dye eggs naturally (bring your own eggs). 1-2:30pm, Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro, $7 w/discounts, RSVP: www.pgparks.com.
The "Easter Hop" will be a fun filled event to celebrate the spring and Easter season. Enjoy an afternoon of stories, decorating Easter baskets for the horses, craft time, grooming your spring bunny, and going on a bunny hop ride! Refund policy: Due to the nature of our events being about awareness instead of fundraising, […]
Enjoy a family friendly fairy night and the outdoor opening of the Fairies in the Garden exhibit; food truck and cash bar. 5-7pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, pay-what-you-can: www.annmariegarden.org.
Join a naturalist on a nocturnal nature-themed hike in the park; wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. 7-8:30pm, Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro, $4 w/discounts, RSVP: www.pgparks.com.
Join an avid Jug Bay birder to learn skills for identifying birds by sight and sound on a 2-3 mile walk to explore the forests and wetlands in search of the 250+ species of birds that call the park home, or migrate through; wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a spotting scope […]
Shop this springtime outdoor artisan market: arts and crafts, farm products, baked goods, canned goods, native plants and more. 9am-2pm, Annmarie Garden, Solomons, free: www.annmariegarden.org.
Join Katie Dubow of The Garden Media Group to talk about the Brood X cicadas with entomologist Michael Raupp in this Facebook Live event. Noon, www.facebook.com/homesteadgardens.
Join executive director Rod Cofield to kick off the annual lecture series with the story of London Town’s founding in 1683 and explain its rise and fall as a critical port town in Colonial Maryland; lecture will be held outside under a tent. 10:30am, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: www.historiclondontown.org.
Owen Lourie, historian at the Maryland State Archives, chronicles the story of the Maryland 400, the soldiers from Maryland who saved George Washington's army at the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776. 7pm, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: www.annapolis.org.
Dr. Vic Kennedy, author of Shifting Baselines in the Chesapeake Bay, uses eyewitness reports by early colonists, newspaper articles, and management reports from the 1800s to describe a cornucopia of wildlife in the Bay that we can now only imagine. 7pm, RSVP for link: www.usmf.org/ScienceForCitizens/.
From what type of soils to use to what plants do best in our region, learn the basics of growing successful container plantings, as well as the different styles and fashions, in this Zoom class with Jentz, a lifelong gardener and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine. 7-8pm, RSVP for link: www.homesteadgardens.com.
The D.C.-based vocalist has performed all over the National Capitol region, drawing inspiration from influential jazz singers Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Shirley Horn. She will lead a livestream tribute performance honoring Baltimore's very own Billie Holiday, capturing her legacy and singing several classic tunes from her repertoire. Viewers can watch the livestream […]
WNAV’s Donna Cole presents info on bald eagles and the misuse of pesticides. 7-9pm, RSVP for Zoom link: [email protected].
April 8-18: The ninth annual Annapolis Film Festival runs virtually for ten days, each night with the premiere of a Spotlight film at 7pm. Opening night film is Marvelous and the Black Hole starring Rhea Perlman and Miya Cech. This year’s program contains over 100 films (23 feature-length narrative films; 17 feature-length documentaries; 66 short […]
Children (ages 18mos-3yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme O is for Otter. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm & 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Hear from Dr. Travis Parno, director of research and collections at Historic St. Mary’s City, on the recent archaeological discoveries at Maryland’s colonial capital. 1-2pm, RSVP: http://msa.maryland.gov/.
Learn about the role the Chesapeake Bay played in the Revolutionary War, part of the Calvert Marine Museum Spring virtual lecture series. 5pm, RSVP for Zoom link: www.calvertmarinemusuem.com.
Shop for a cause when you bid from the comfort of your home at this online auction to support HOPE For All. Items include gift cards, a golf outing, tickets, gardening, Orioles and Ravens, filled purses, and much more! Take a chance on great raffles! Bid on items from your phone, laptop, or tablet. Go […]
The ninth annual Annapolis Film Festival runs virtually for ten days, each night with the premiere of a Spotlight film at 7pm. This year’s program contains over 100 films (23 feature-length narrative films; 17 feature-length documentaries; 66 short films), from 35 countries. Unlimited viewing pass $115/household; Individual tickets $10 and four-packs $35; Shorts Pass $50: […]
McBride Gallery is hosting a solo show for Maryland artist, Lois Engberg, "Spring: New Beginnings". The artist recently came across this inspirational quote " Where flowers bloom, so does hope" (Lady Bird Johnson). At this time, we could all use a little positive inspiration and what a great theme for a show! The artist said […]
Pax River Quilters Guild Welcomes You Visit our Website www.paxriverquiltguild.com or email [email protected] for an application to join, or check out our Facebook page Pax River Quilters Guild. If you become a member your can join in on Guest Speakers, Sit and Sews, and online Quilto Games Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c) (3) […]
Pax River Quilters Guild Welcomes You Visit our Website www.paxriverquiltguild.com or email [email protected] for an application to join, or check out our Facebook page Pax River Quilters Guild. If you become a member your can join in on Guest Speakers, Sit and Sews, and online Quilto Games Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c) (3) […]
Historic Annapolis hosts a virtual lecture with author Stephanie Dray. 7pm, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: www.annapolis.org.
Dr. Michael Gonsior will give an overview of the invisible chemical world that defines our local waters and which ones might end up in a local stream or the Chesapeake Bay and explores the efficiency of wastewater treatment. 7pm, RSVP for link: www.usmf.org/ScienceForCitizens/.
Every Wednesday in the month of April the Maryland Insurance Administration hosts a virtual event to discuss topics that may help with the financial well-being of Marylanders, in partnership with the MD CASH Academy. 1pm, free, RSVP: www.mdcashacademy.org.
Children learn about the lives of sailors in Colonial Chesapeake, try out navigation, how to keep busy during a long sea voyage and join a battle against marauding pirates (grades 1-4). 1-2:30pm, Historic London Town, Edgewater, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: www.historiclondontown.org.
Dine al fresco in the crown jewel of Annapolis; four-course dinner by Ken’s Creative Kitchen. 5-7:30pm, William Paca Garden, Annapolis, $150, RSVP: www.annapolis.org.
See artist Audrey Lee solo exhibit Celebrate Annapolis thru April 25, in partnership with the City of Annapolis Arts in Public Places Commission, at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center. [email protected]
Children (ages 18mos-3yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme O is for Otter. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm & 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
The Patuxent River Sail & Power Squadron meets for boating safety and education events; virtual meeting option available. 6:30pm, The Pier, Solomons, RSVP: 240-561-8910; https://usps.org/localusps/patuxent/.
The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Sanskrit poem that tells the story of an honorable leader who must choose between saving his family or saving his country. With compassion and humor, Florida-based life coach and meditation teacher Cary Bayer will connect sacred insights from the Gita to contemporary life challenges as practical as finding a […]
Learn about the 9,000 years of human history uncovered at nearly 70 archaeological sites in the park. 10am-1pm, Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, $5, RSVP: https://jefpat.maryland.gov
Children ages 5 ½ to 12 are invited to audition for the 2021-2022 Conservatory Season! Young choristers attend live, small-group, fun music classes led by highly-trained instructors, all of whom hold master’s degrees in music education. Students participate in live choir rehearsals each week with our Artistic Director, one on one meetings several times during […]
Join us as we present three talented artists: Sonja Holleman- jewelry; Anne Delano Weathersby-photography and Deborah Schwab-acrylics. They will share their inspirations techniques and vision with you via Facebook Live. https://facebook.com/Gallery57West/
Take a moment to escape the busy work week and slow down, breathe, and take in the beauty of the park. 9am, Beverly Triton Nature Park, Edgewater, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/yyr9yspl.
Gallery 333 continues a virtual exhibit thru April 30 showcasing works from the Six Zooming Artists; the exhibit is a collection of works from each of the artists, consisting primarily of watercolor paintings, but also includes mixed media, acrylic, and graphite pencil. Meet the Artists, 11:10am, https://www.uuannapolis.org/gallery-333/.
Annmarie has reconfigured its popular outdoor event to accommodate social-distancing and low-touch precautions, providing an outdoor experience for families to imagine, create, and explore! Dress in your magical finery, bring some chairs or a picnic blanket, and Journey through six Color Realms to discover fairy houses and other magical creations, along with real and virtual […]
Join Katie Dubow of The Garden Media Group to talk with backyard chicken keeper and host of the TV show Coop Dreams, Brad Hauter in this Facebook Live event. Noon, www.facebook.com/homesteadgardens.
Club meeting followed by a presentation by Dr. Hali Kilbourne, research associate professor with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. 7pm, RSVP for link: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Join the Howard Co. Office of Consumer Protection and CCCS MD to learn the ways scams work and how scammers are successful; in partnership with the MD CASH Academy. 7pm, free, RSVP: www.mdcashacademy.org.
Join Calvert Library for outdoor stories, songs and some socially distanced fun. Bring seating, dress for weather, wear a mask. 11am, Kellam's Field, Chesapeake Beach, RSVP: http://CalvertLibrary.info.
David Rockefeller Jr., hosted by Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Gary Jobson, covers topics ranging from the environmental movement, sailing, philanthropy, and the Rockefeller family. 5pm, RSVP for link: https://cbtrust.org/rockefeller/.
Hear from University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell on what the success of Hamilton the musical tells us about the marriage of history and show business. 7pm, $15 w/discounts, RSVP: www.annapolis.org.
See the latest by local artist Pat Morrison: Linocut prints of birds of all sorts, flying, foraging, flocking and floating, plus gourds made into fully functional birdhouses, painted and decorated to become whimsical habitats such as spaceships, creatures, and characters; thru June 5. W-Su, noon-5pm, calvART Gallery, Prince Frederick: www.calvertarts.org.
Come experience our brand-new state-of-the-art exhibit, "Our Changing Waterfront", where you can discover the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis like never before. You are invited to learn, play, and experience the Bay and our local history through the interactive and immersive exhibit displays. Our permanent exhibit includes two 500 gallon aquariums, a life-like hologram of […]
Come experience our brand-new state-of-the-art exhibit, "Our Changing Waterfront", where you can discover the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis like never before. You are invited to learn, play, and experience the Bay and our local history through the interactive and immersive exhibit displays. Our permanent exhibit includes two 500 gallon aquariums, a life-like hologram of […]
This popular tour of the house compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels. 2pm, Annapolis, $12 w/discounts, RSVP: www.hammondharwoodhouse.org.
Paper and old electronic equipment will be recycled through the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Parole. 9am-noon (paper), 9am-4pm (electronics & books), Anne Arundel Co. Farmers Market, Riva Rd. At Truman Pkwy, Annapolis: www.parole-rotary.org.
Children (ages 3-5yrs) join in story time and a carryout craft on the theme Outrageous Otters. 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 3:15pm & 4:15pm, Calvert Marine Museum, free w/admission, RSVP: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Blast into the past and explore the lives of the children at Riversdale House Museum virtually; hands-on activity kit available for pick-up. 1-2pm, $8 w/discounts, RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/InvestigatingRiversdale.
Visit St. Clement’s Island Museum to commemorate a forgotten tragedy of the Civil War, the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, 87 lives were lost when the Black Diamond was hit by a steamer in the Potomac River near St. Clement’s Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Visitors can take free water […]
Join Jing Ying Institute as we participate with others around the world to practice Tai Chi in friendship & wellness during this annual event. There will be demos of Tai Chi & Qigong and mini-workshops. Learn more about better balance, reduced stress, improved joint health, and other benefits. Suitable for all ages and levels of […]
Come experience our brand-new state-of-the-art exhibit, "Our Changing Waterfront", where you can discover the rich maritime heritage of Annapolis like never before. You are invited to learn, play, and experience the Bay and our local history through the interactive and immersive exhibit displays. Our permanent exhibit includes two 500 gallon aquariums, a life-like hologram of […]
Maryland Day is streaming from College Park to wherever you are, so participate in demonstrations, tour our beautiful campus, conduct science experiments with everyday household items, get up and dance and even meet baby lambs. You'll also see Testudo—Maryland Day would not be complete without him!
The Children’s Guild Alliance, a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., will conduct virtual hiring fairs in April for child-serving professionals seeking positions as teachers, teacher assistants, clinicians, school social workers and instructional and behavior coaches. The Children’s Guild Alliance consists of more than 500 professionals in special […]
Enjoy the beautiful paper flower displays along West street during Dinner under the Stars.
Now in the 5th year, the KART Klassic Golf Tournament is an annual fundraiser supporting Kent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc. (KART), located in Kent County, MD. 100% of proceeds benefit KART’s therapeutic horseback riding and equine activities for the special needs community. Scramble format. Advertising tee signs start at only $100. Several sponsorship levels […]
Ballet Theatre of Maryland partners with Maryland Hall to celebrate the culmination of our Season of Hope with newly commissioned classical and contemporary works that will showcase the versatility of BTM’s dynamic dancers. This show will push the boundaries of dance as an artform to explore emotions and themes relevant to all of us presented […]
The Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne is inviting Annapolis residents and businesses to join in the 66th annual May Day celebration by displaying colorful baskets of flowers in front of their house or business. Due to the current social distancing mandates, the Garden Club will not be awarding blue ribbons this year. However, we […]
Paint a flower on Gallery 57 West's oversized outdoor canvases. The public is welcome to paint a flower from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. as a part of this collaborative project. AAA artists will be there to help you paint the canvas with spectacular flowers for all to see! We will be giving away FREE […]
Open to all. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For information contact [email protected]. Looking for people to join our am or pm feed shifts as well as many of our 'behind the scenes' opportunities. No experience necessary. At the orientation, volunteers will learn our specific feed shift routine, how to groom a […]
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