Get Outside! The Croquet match is this Saturday! Spring is around the corner so it is time to venture outside! Events that celebrate the natural beauty aroundbrus are highlighted. The Big Read starts this Saturday! Plus, shop for bejeweled gifts at the Charmed by Charity Soiree fundraising event. And Broadneck Grill hosts an appetizing wine dinner. Be a winner! We are giving away 3 prizes this week withbrWhat’s Up? for Grabs!
34th Annual St. John’s College vs. U.S. Naval Academy Croquet Match
Saturday, April 16th, Gates open at 10 a.m. The game starts at 1 p.m. The “Johnnies” and the “Mids” vie for the coveted Annapolis Cup during this annual rite of spring. The croquet match brings together two starkly different institutions for an event Sports Illustrated says “has no parallel in intercollegiate sports”. Attendees dress “Great-Gatsby”-style while enjoying a lavish lawn party.
The Big Read kicks off this Saturday!
brbrAnnapolis and Anne Arundel County's month-long program, The Big Read kicks off this Saturday. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens understanding of the world and communities through the joy of sharing a good book. The Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. Learn more about the festivities here… READ MORE
Chesapeake Conservancy hosts Welcome Back Osprey Party
Tuesday, April 19th at 4 p.m. The Chesapeake Conservancy, whose popular osprey webcam featuring “Tom and Audrey” has attracted attention worldwide, will host a "Welcome Back Osprey Party" for members of the organization's Osprey Club. Members of the public who would like to attend, but are not currently members of the Osprey Club, may do so by joining the Osprey Club with a fully tax-deductible donation of $100.br
Earth Day Expo 2016 at Quiet Waters Park
Saturday, April 16th 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the environment with educational and volunteer activities. Visit with local vendors and businesses who are promoting environmental sustainability and awareness. This year there will be Junior Park Ranger activities for children ages 4-12. Park entry is free during the event. Friends of Quiet Waters Park are hosting a Run for Nature 5K at 9 a.m.
A Charmed by Charity Soiree hosted by Alex and Ani
Saturday, April 19th at 5 p.m. Sip refreshments, snack on small bites, and shop with others who share your passion for giving back. 15% of all proceeds will be support Langton Green, Inc., an organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities.br
April Wine Dinner
Hosted by Broadneck Grill and Cantina (Cape St. Claire location) Monday, April 18th at 7 p.m. featuring wines from J. Lohr Estates. The menu includes Curried Carrot Coconut Soup paired with Riesling, Shrimp & Broccoli Scampi Paired with Chardonnay, and Flourless Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Sauce paired with Los Osos Merlot. No RSVP required.
All Audubon Day in the Marsh at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Presented by Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Saturday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. The day will feature marsh grass planting and exploration in the morning with staff from Audubon and the US Fish and Wildlife Service staff. The day will be a great opportunity to connect with great scientists and other bird enthusiasts and make a difference for birds in our state.
6th Annual America’s VetDogs Annapolis/Kent Island Run & Dog Walk
Sunday, April 17th at 7:30 a.m. This event leaves from Kent Island High School and tours the beautiful Cross Island Trail. Participants can run in a 10K or 5K timed race or can take a 2-mile family-friendly walk with or without their pup. All proceeds will assist America’s VetDogs mission to help veterans with disabilities live a life without boundaries.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Saturday, April 16th at 10 a.m. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue. Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival.
Prize #1 – A Pair of tickets to attend Naptown barBAYq Contest and Music Festival at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 6th or Saturday, May 7th. brWhat’s Up? Media is a proud sponsor of The Naptown barBAYq Contest and Music Festival held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. The festival is Friday, May 6th 4–10 p.m. and on Saturday the 7th noon–10 p.m. This family-friendly event features food, libations, continuous live music from two stages, activities for all ages, arts and crafts vendors, and cooking demonstrations. Money raised by this Annapolis Rotary Club will be used to fulfill grant requests. Tickets are $15–20; admission is free for kids 12 and under. This prize has a $40 value!
Prize #2 – A Pair of Tickets to see Innovations presented by Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m.
brExplore the edges of classical and contemporary dance with original choreographic works and music compositions as Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents a potpourri of innovative pieces that will transport you from the classical to the cultural to the contemporary exploring emotions and themes relevant to all. This prize has a $104 value.
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#3 – A Pair of Tickets to Cash’d Out: Johnny Cash Tribute Band at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore on Wednesday, April 20th at 8 p.m.
brCash'd Out is an authentic tribute band (Douglas Benson vocals, Kevin Manuel guitar, George Bernardo drums, and Stephen Rey bass), a San Diego based band, that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets. Critics having anointed Cash'd Out the "next best thing to Johnny Cash," and the group has won six San Diego Music Awards for Best Tribute Band. What’s more, Cash’d Out is the only tribute band endorsed by the official Johnny Cash web page. This prize has a $36 value!br
What’s Up? Events Throwback Thursday Contest (#TBT Photo Contest) is an engaging way to interact digitally with your local community. We all love reflecting back on fun times. Now will be your chance to share these moments with your local community. Did you learn about a cool happening from What’s Up? Did you document the good times? Share the photo of your memory at the event and you could be a winner! One photo will be selected to be chosen each week and featured in our weekly What’s Up? Events E-Newsletter, website, and social media pages. What do you win? You get to bask in the limelight of your 15 seconds of fame, you win bragging rights, and who knows? The photo may even make it into a future issue of our print magazines in the Out and About section, which features the month’s most notable events. Details on how to submit your photo here.
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Anne Arundel County Events
34th Annual St. John’s College vs. U.S. Naval Academy Croquet Match
Saturday, April 16th, Gates open at 10 a.m. The game starts at 1 p.m. The “Johnnies” and the “Mids” vie for the coveted Annapolis Cup during this annual rite of spring. The croquet match brings together two starkly different institutions for an event Sports Illustrated says “has no parallel in intercollegiate sports”. Attendees dress “Great-Gatsby”-style while enjoying a lavish lawn party.
The Big Read kicks off this Saturday!
brbrAnnapolis and Anne Arundel County's month-long program, The Big Read kicks off this Saturday. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens understanding of the world and communities through the joy of sharing a good book. The Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. Learn more about the festivities here… READ MORE Chesapeake Conservancy hosts Welcome Back Osprey Party
Tuesday, April 19th at 4 p.m. The Chesapeake Conservancy, whose popular osprey webcam featuring “Tom and Audrey” has attracted attention worldwide, will host a "Welcome Back Osprey Party" for members of the organization's Osprey Club. Members of the public who would like to attend, but are not currently members of the Osprey Club, may do so by joining the Osprey Club with a fully tax-deductible donation of $100.br
Earth Day Expo 2016 at Quiet Waters Park
Saturday, April 16th 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the environment with educational and volunteer activities. Visit with local vendors and businesses who are promoting environmental sustainability and awareness. This year there will be Junior Park Ranger activities for children ages 4-12. Park entry is free during the event. Friends of Quiet Waters Park are hosting a Run for Nature 5K at 9 a.m.
A Charmed by Charity Soiree hosted by Alex and Ani
Saturday, April 19th at 5 p.m. Sip refreshments, snack on small bites, and shop with others who share your passion for giving back. 15% of all proceeds will be support Langton Green, Inc., an organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities.br
April Wine Dinner
Hosted by Broadneck Grill and Cantina (Cape St. Claire location) Monday, April 18th at 7 p.m. featuring wines from J. Lohr Estates. The menu includes Curried Carrot Coconut Soup paired with Riesling, Shrimp & Broccoli Scampi Paired with Chardonnay, and Flourless Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Sauce paired with Los Osos Merlot. No RSVP required.
Eastern Shore Events
All Audubon Day in the Marsh at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Presented by Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Saturday, April 16th at 9:30 a.m. The day will feature marsh grass planting and exploration in the morning with staff from Audubon and the US Fish and Wildlife Service staff. The day will be a great opportunity to connect with great scientists and other bird enthusiasts and make a difference for birds in our state.
6th Annual America’s VetDogs Annapolis/Kent Island Run & Dog Walk
Sunday, April 17th at 7:30 a.m. This event leaves from Kent Island High School and tours the beautiful Cross Island Trail. Participants can run in a 10K or 5K timed race or can take a 2-mile family-friendly walk with or without their pup. All proceeds will assist America’s VetDogs mission to help veterans with disabilities live a life without boundaries.
Regional Events
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Saturday, April 16th at 10 a.m. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the energy-filled National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue. Giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival.
What’s Up? for Grabs Giveaways
Check out the E-Newsletters each week for new giveaways up for grabs!
(Only Events E-Newsletter Subscribers are eligible. Please make sure you are available to attend the event before you enter the contest. Thank you.) Subscribe now. Good luck!brThis Week's Prizes
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brExplore the edges of classical and contemporary dance with original choreographic works and music compositions as Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents a potpourri of innovative pieces that will transport you from the classical to the cultural to the contemporary exploring emotions and themes relevant to all. This prize has a $104 value.
Prize
Courtesy Photo
brCash'd Out is an authentic tribute band (Douglas Benson vocals, Kevin Manuel guitar, George Bernardo drums, and Stephen Rey bass), a San Diego based band, that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets. Critics having anointed Cash'd Out the "next best thing to Johnny Cash," and the group has won six San Diego Music Awards for Best Tribute Band. What’s more, Cash’d Out is the only tribute band endorsed by the official Johnny Cash web page. This prize has a $36 value!br
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Have you dined at a delicious new spot or want to rave about your favorite restaurant? We want you for your restaurant review! Send your short and sweet tasty reviews by using the quick form here. Winners will win a $50 gift certificate to a local eatery. Plus, the winner’s review will be printed in a future Readers' Restaurant Guide in What’s Up? Magazine.
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