What’s New for Spring and Summer 2011 in Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND—There’s a lot that’s new in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland this spring. Below is a sampling of some of the latest attractions and experiences that beckon travelers in the months ahead. For a complete listing, visit the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau’s website at www.VisitAnnapolis.org. 

New Events

Annapolis Comedy Festival—From July 14 through July 16, inner West Street from Church Circle to Westgate Circle will be the host location for the first Annapolis Comedy Festival. Plans are in the works to feature a current Saturday Night Live personality as well as local talent and comedians from Chicago, New York, and the Charleston Comedy Festival. The Loews Annapolis, O’Callaghan, and Westin Annapolis Hotels, as well as Rams Head and the Latin Quarter will serve as venues for the event that will culminate in a comedy slam and wrap party at the Latin Quarter. Tickets will range from $10 to $15, depending on the venue. 410-271-3912. www.AnnapolisComedyFest.com. 

Annapolis Inaugural Biathlon—The City of Annapolis’ first indoor biathlon is a high energy bike/run challenge scheduled to kick off at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center (PMRC) on Sunday, March 20, at 7:30 a.m. Participants will compete by cycling ten miles on state-of-the-art spin bikes and running two miles on the indoor track. Racers will begin the event at assigned wave times. Age groups include 13-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+. The event is open to PMRC members for $35 and non-members at $45. 410-263-7958. www.annapolis.gov. 

Canines & Cocktails for a Cause—The popular Canines and Cocktails for a Cause sponsored by Paws Pet Boutique and the Loews Annapolis Hotel has added two new themes and three new causes to its April through September once a month Friday night events on the patio of the Loews’ Annapolis from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. 

On Friday, May 20, dogs can try their paws at fetching balls out of kiddie pools during their new Have a Ball Bobbing for Balls event. This is the first time that the featured cause, Homeward Trails, will be joining the gathering with dogs for adoption. On June 24, the new Annapolis Dog Days of Summer Celebration will benefit a new featured cause, Paws4Vets. Paws4Vets places psychiatric and mobility service dogs and rehabilitative assistance dogs with veterans. On July 29, Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue joins the series as the featured cause for the first time. The organization will have information on dogs that hope to be adopted. That evening, dogs will be invited to participate in a Best Dog Trick competition. On August 26, Chesapeake Cats & Dogs will be the featured cause for the first time as canines come together for a Dog Ice Cream Social, complete with an ice cream eating contest. 

Other Canines & Cocktails dates are: April 29 – Canine Iron Chef demonstration and September 23 – Canine Fall Fashion Show. Each month, dog owners and their four-legged friends enjoy cocktails, appetizers, mocktails, Fido snacks, contests, and raffle prizes to benefit the evening’s featured charity. Admission is free. 410-263-8683. www.pawspetboutique.com. 

International Food, Wine and Hops Festival—Twenty restaurants stretching from Church Circle to Westgate Circle along West Street in Annapolis are planning to participate in this first time event that will feature beer, wine, and
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