Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay Offers Plenty of Ways to Play in 2013

12-20-2012

Annapolis, Maryland—The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau (AAACCVB) wants to make it easy for individuals to enjoy the many exciting events and activities that will be taking place in Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay throughout 2013. The Calendar of Major Events listed below as well as a more comprehensive overview of events large and small can be found on the AAACCVB website at www.VisitAnnapolis.org.

Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Major Events Calendar 2013

January

Qingming Riverside performs at Maryland Hall
Monday, January 7
7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free, first come basis
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis
www.worldartists.org
410-647-4482

The internationally acclaimed Qingming Riverside dance company from Hong Kong and Macau will present a free performance at Maryland Hall. Known for its ability to blend East and West music and arts while featuring exquisite dancers, the flagship arts company has performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 Shanghai Expo, and toured throughout China. The performance is sponsored by World Artists Experiences.

Sixth Annual Lift Every Voice Concert and Seminar
Seminar: Saturday, January 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
Concert: Sunday, January 13, 4:00 p.m. 
Admission: Free
Francis Scott Key Auditorium, St. John’s College, Annapolis 
www.stjohnscollege.edu/events
410-626-2539

All are welcome to participate in a seminar addressing Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, “Where do we go from here?” Former Maryland Deputy Attorney General and current member of the Maryland State Board of Education, Donna Hill Staton, is slated to give the keynote address. The seminar will follow a panel discussion featuring students and educators from area schools.

The January 13 Lift Every Voice concert will feature gospel spirituals performed by some of the region’s finest young vocalists, including the All Children’s Chorus of Annapolis and the Singing Sensations Youth Choir from Baltimore.

Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series – My Life as a Newspaper Editor
Wednesday, January 16
11:30 a.m.
Admission: $20 for one luncheon, $90 for the whole series
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
www.CaptainAveryMuseum.org
410-867-4486

Former Capital newspaper Editor Tom Marquardt will discuss his life as a community leader and local newspaper editor in the first of a six-part luncheon series. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the presentation.

Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series – Clara Barton, Red Cross Angel
Wednesday, January 23
11:30 a.m.
Admission: $20 for one luncheon, $90 for the whole series
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
www.CaptainAveryMuseum.org
410-867-4486

Actress Mary Ann Jung will portray Red Cross Founder Clara Barton during the second of six winter luncheon presentations. Ms. Jung researches and writes her own scripts. In 2002, the Maryland State Arts Council awarded her top honors in the Solo Theatrical Performance category for her portrayal of Clara Barton. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the performance.

Live Arts Maryland Annual Gala
Saturday, January 26
6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $125 per person
Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis
www.LiveArtsMaryland.org
410-263-1906

Dinner, dancing, and a live auction await you at the Live Arts Maryland Gala. Bid on opportunities to conduct the Annapolis Chorale, be selected for the cast of a Broadway show, and/or have members of the Annapolis Chorale perform at your private party. Enjoy live performances by area soloists and Erik Apland and his trio. The four-course gourmet dinner will be prepared by Loews Annapolis Hotel. It will include locally grown and produced products. Proceeds benefit Live Arts Maryland.

17th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday, January 26
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to spectators, plungers must raise $50 in pledges.
Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis
www.plungemd.com
410-242-1515

Experience the coolest event of the year. For just $50 in donations, plunge participants take a chilly dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland. Not ready to bare it all? Then join us—fully clothed—under the huge heated festival tent that includes vendor booths, live entertainment, zoo animals, food court, carnival amusements, sandcastle building, a “kids’ zone” and more. Last year’s event drew more than 25,000 plungers and spectators.

Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series – Bits and Pieces of Annapolis History
Wednesday, January 30
11:30 a.m.
Admission: $20 for one luncheon, $90 for the whole series
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
410-867-4486
www.CaptainAveryMuseum.org

Author Jane McWilliams will discuss her recent book, Annapolis, City on the Severn: A History, during the third winter luncheon presentation. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the performance.

February

Black History Month
Countywide 
410-267-8146
www.annapolis.org

African Americans have played a significant role in the history of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for more than 350 years. What better time to explore their legacy and contributions than during Black History Month? Stop by the Historic Annapolis Museum at 99 Main Street for an African-American audio tour, or trace the rich history of African Americans in Annapolis and explore their national and international contributions during a guided walking tour. Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. For more information, visit www.VisitAnnapolis.org.

Historic London Town and Gardens Winter Lecture Series
Tuesdays in February
10:00 a.m. to noon
Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater
www.historiclondontown.org
410-222-1919

Learn all about what, where, when and how Colonists ate. Topics will range from African-American foodways, to beer brewing, to 18th-century teas. For more information, visit www.historiclondontown.org.

Captain Avery Museum Luncheon Series – What to do When Your Pet Worries
Wednesday, February 6
11:30 a.m.
Admission: $20 for one luncheon, $90 for the whole series
Captain Avery Museum, 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
www.CaptainAveryMuseum.org
410-867-4486

Glenn Gray, DVM will discuss how pet owners can recognize and address anxieties and phobias that their dogs and cats might be experiencing. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the presentation.

Carnival of the Animals with Bob Brown Puppets
Saturday, February 9
2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $15
Maryland Hall, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis
www.annapolissymphony.org
410-269-1132

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Designed for the entire family, the concert features live, professionally performed symphonic music paired with a compelling story line and the comedic entertainment of puppeteers. Bob Brown Puppets is a major children's theater company that has been providing children’s education and entertainment for the past fifty years, Families are invited to learn about the various instruments used in the show during “Meet the Musicians” sessions at 1:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County's 15th Annual Mardi Gras Gala
Saturday, February 9
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Loew’s Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis
www.annearundela
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