New & Noteworthy For Annapolis In Spring 2020

\ Steeped in history, yet ever changing, our destination offers endless possibilities for journalists in search of a winning story. Let us be your go-to resource for all things Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. What's New with Attractions New Look at an Old Favorite Just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Annapolis Maritime Museum is revamping its 2,500-square foot space and is slated to reopen with new permanent exhibits in April 2020. Full Story & Assets Saluting Voices of Freedom The Maryland State Archives will be unveiling bronze statues of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass in the Old House of Delegates Chamber of the Maryland State House during a public program on February 15, 2020.  Full Story & Assets Equipping Young Minds with Tools for Success The National Electronic Museum plans to open a permanent workshop and children's discovery area by the end of 2020 that will host newly installed state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.  Full Story & Assets     Mark Your Calendar 12th Annual Annapolis Restaurant Week February 29 - March 8 Participating Annapolis-area restaurants Learn More 13th Annual Maryland Day March 20 - 22 Historic and Cultural Sites around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Learn More Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning March 21 Annapolis Maritime Museum Learn More 8th Annual Annapolis Film Festival March 26 - 29 Locations around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Learn More 37th Annual St. John's vs USNA Croquet Match April 18 St. John's College Campus Front Lawn Learn More Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 24 - 26 City Dock, Annapolis, MD Learn More 18th Annual Annapolis Book Festival April 25 Key School in Annapolis, MD Learn More 65th Annual May Day Basket Competition May 1 Downtown Annapolis Learn More U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week 2020 May 15 - 22 U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD Learn More 4th Annual Annapolis Arts Week June 6 - 14 Various locations in and around Annapolis Learn More Bay Bridge Paddle June 6 Sandy Point State Park East Beach Learn More   For the Foodie this Spring Coffee Your Way at the Oldest Building on the Yard Travel back in time by stepping into the oldest standing building on the Yard. The U.S. Naval Academy's Business Services Division opened the 1845 Coffee Shop just inside the Naval Academy's Gate 3 in May 2019. Full Story & Assets New Look, New Flavors at Annapolis Ice Cream Company For the first time, Annapolis Ice Cream Company now offers two-to-three flavors of vegan ice cream that will be cooked in the same machine, with the same ice cream chef. Full Story & Assets Enjoy a Musical Memory Lane at Ashling Kitchen & Bar In April 2019, co-owners Saeed Ashrafzadeh and Elise Letavish opened Ashling Kitchen & Bar in Crofton, where Christopher's Restaurant used to be. This music industry themed restaurant serves up quality food and star treatment. Full Story & Assets Made in Eastport Forward Brewing is slated to open in February 2020 at 418 Fourth Street in Annapolis. The Eastport-based nano-brewing company will be the first establishment of its kind in the neighborhood, featuring a 28-seat beer hall style restaurant and taproom. Full Story & Assets Calling All Irish Whiskey Lovers During ceremonies in Dublin in October 2019, Irish Hospitality Global named Galway Bay Irish Restaurant, Pub & Whiskey Bar the 2019 Winner for Best Irish Whiskey Experience in the United States. Full Story & Assets Down Home Southern Hospitality at Julep Located across the Annapolis Town Center in Annapolis, the local, family-owned Julep Southern Kitchen & Bar opened in mid-December 2019. The new eatery boasts modern decor, an open, brick wall kitchen, and a contemporary southern-comfort menu. Full Story & Assets What's New with Accommodations Study up on Your Next Vacation at the Graduate The Graduate Annapolis Hotel opened in October 2019 at the site of the former Loews Annapolis at 126 West Street in downtown Annapolis.  Full Story & Assets

Annapolis And The Chesapeake Bay Offers Plenty Of Ways To Play In 2017

Annapolis, Maryland—Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) wants to make it easy for visitors and area residents to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County throughout 2017. To assist individuals who are making advance plans for business or vacation travel, the AAACCVB has put together a 2017 Major Events Calendar. For a more comprehensive overview of events large and small, visit http://www.visitannapolis.org/.  Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay 2017 Major Events Calendar January Annapolis Conservancy Preserved Properties Monday to Friday, January 2-27 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Annapolis City Art Gallery, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis Admission: Free The Washington Society of Landscape Painters has created all the paintings in the show. The prestigious 102-year-old art society is one of the oldest organizations of landscape artists in the country. Sponsored by the City of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay String of Pearls Project. Holiday Festival of TrainsFriday-Sunday, January 2-29 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City Admission: $4 adults / $3 seniors (60+) / $3 children (2-12) http://www.borail.org/ECS-HFOT.aspx 410-461-1945 Enjoy the museum's annual holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading. Operating model trains include: N-scale layout, children’s push-button Thomas the Tank Engine O-scale layout, O-scale crazy train layout and HO-scale train layout of the first 13 miles of the B&O. Due to the late reopening of Ellicott City Station because of the town’s historic July flood, the Washington DC Metropolitan LEGO Group's LEGO layout will not be on display at the Ellicott Station this year. CamelotThursday-Sunday, January 5-22 Thursday, 7:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Compass Rose Theater, 49 Spa Road, Annapolis Admission: Adults, $38; Seniors (65 and older) and Military $33; Students (with ID) and Children, $23 www.compassrosetheater.org   410-980-6662 The legend of King Arthur and his young bride Guinevere is also the story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. The spell of Camelot is broken, revealing the complexity and struggles that arise when ideals meet reality. One of the knights, Lancelot, falls in love and the kingdom crumbles. Set to the music of Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe, the play became a Broadway legend. Twelfth Night: A Christmas ConcertFriday, January 6 Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; seasonal reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission: Non-members, $30; Members, $25 http://hammondharwoodhouse.org/410-263-4683 Join the Elan Ensemble ladies for a festive harp and voice Christmas concert in the ballroom, as they celebrate the 12th day of Christmas in a traditional 19th-century manner. The Elan Ensemble performs music from the 17th-19th centuries in historic venues, bringing modern audiences into the spirit of the musical and social world of past eras. Elissa Edwards, soprano, and Dr. Anastasia Pike, harp, specialize in creating thematic concerts by using original editions and historical performance practices such as ornamentation and expressive gesture. Rooms will be decorated by local garden clubs. Click here for the complete 2017 Calendar of Major Events.