December 9th, 6-9 p.m.; Chartwell Golf and Country Club, Severna Park
You are cordially invited to attend the 11th Anniversary of our Holiday Taste and Sip for the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce, one of the most well-attended and anticipated events of the year. Enjoy an evening of food, drink and music where you can sample offerings from our local restaurants, bakeries and liquor stores in a wonderfully festive atmosphere. Great networking, live holiday entertainment, a fantastic silent auction, cash bar, a jewelry raffle and more. Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/TasteAndSip2021 OR https://www.facebook.com/events/907600950141823.
December 10th through 12th; Downtown St. Michaels
Christmas in St. Michaels is celebrating its 35th year of fundraising festivities with the return and expansion of its weekend of holiday events taking place on the water and in the heart of historic St. Michaels, Md. This year’s events include a Lighted Boat Parade and festive Talbot Street Parade; a Tour of Homes; Breakfast with Santa; Holiday Music and Meals; a Santa Dash; a Marketplace and Sweet Shoppe, and a Light up the Night drive-by house and harbor tour. The goal for this year’s Christmas in St. Michaels events is to raise funds to distribute grants to local beneficiaries. More than 25 family services, education and child development, and community enhancement organizations depend on Christmas in St. Michaels funds to support their programs and activities.
Live Arts Maryland: A Celebration of Christmas
December 10th, 8 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
One night only! We all need a little more Christmas this year and the Chorale’s annual holiday concert is the way to get it! A community favorite and tradition for years – and how many Annapolitans kick off the season – this concert features a sleigh full of holiday cheer provided by the Annapolis Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, and Artistic Director J. Ernest Green, along with some special musical guests!
2021 Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
December 11th, 6-8 p.m.; Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis
The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power and sail—brightly decorated with thousands of lights and crewed by jolly revelers. This festive maritime event is great fun for the entire family. Skippers participate for the fun of it and circle the waterfront in two fleets: one circling in front of Eastport, the City Dock and the Naval Academy seawall, the other circling the length of Spa Creek, inside the bridge. This year, the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11th, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Only high winds will result in cancellation. Updates will be posted on the website.
The Firing of the Christmas Guns
December 11th, Noon; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels
As part of the annual Christmas in St. Michaels festivities, the Chesapeake Independent Blues and the Fort McHenry Guard will return to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum this December to re-create the early 19th century tradition of firing guns to celebrate the Christmas season. The event is free for CBMM members or with general museum admission. Hosted by interpretive volunteers from the Fort McHenry Guard and Chesapeake Independent Blues, the program will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon–12:30pm along CBMM’s Miles River waterfront. As part of the program, volunteers in authentic uniforms of the Maryland Militia during the War of 1812 will demonstrate the loading and firing of reproduction muskets. “The traditions of celebrating Christmas, and the firing of guns, had been brought to the Americas by Swiss, Scandinavian, and German-speaking immigrants during the 18th and 19th centuries,” said Mark Dubin, a founding member of the Chesapeake Independent Blues. “It is probable that the militia of St. Michaels would have fired the Town’s artillery for notable occasions such as the 4th of July, New Year’s Day, and Christmas, beginning as early as 1814.”
Lights Parade Holiday Package Dinner and Cruise
December 11th, 4:15-8:15 p.m.; Severn Inn, Annapolis
Dine at the Severn Inn and enjoy a spectacular dessert cruise aboard our luxury yacht, Catherine Marie, to watch the 2021 Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Tickets include one complimentary glass of champagne for guests 21 and over as well as dinner and the cruise.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Presents "The Nutcracker"
December 11th through 19th; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Discover the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition and allow yourself to be magically swept away by the tale of the young heroine Clara and her adventures to rescue her beloved Nutcracker from the Rat Queen’s evil spell. Travel with Clara through the whirling Kingdoms of Snow and Sweets to the place where the possibility of dreams, the magic of Christmas, and the wonder of the child merge to reveal her destiny. Experience the power and beauty anew as the mysterious Drosselmeier transports you and Clara back in time to capture the spirit of the holiday season through the language of dance and theatre.
December 12th, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Graduate Annapolis
We are excited to announce that our very popular Nutcracker Tea will be held on Sunday, December 12th at the Graduate Annapolis hotel. Instead, of sitting on Santa’s lap, pictures will be taken of each child putting their letter in Santa’s mailbox in front of the stage. Santa will also be in the picture, seated on stage and more than 6 feet away from each child. Children will be given paper and pencil to write a note to Santa upon arrival and after the Nutcracker Tea dance, we will invite children (by table number) to deliver their message to the mailbox. We hope we can capture the excitement of your child dropping a note in the mailbox with Santa waving on. Mrs. Clause will read “The Night Before Christmas” and the children will still be allowed to come forward for a social distanced seating on the floor if they would like.
December 12th, 5:30 - 8 p.m.; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crofton
On Sunday, December 12, Scouts BSA Troop 758 is hosting our second annual Light Up Crofton! The Troop is selling luminary kits that people can set up outside their homes to light on the evening of Sunday, December 12. Each kit comes with the supplies for 10 luminaries so we encourage you to purchase enough sets to light up your stairs, driveway, or sidewalk. We are hoping to transform Crofton and the local area into a winter village that everyone can drive around and enjoy. Find the event on Facebook at Light Up Crofton -- #LightUpCrofton -- Order Your Luminary Kits from Troop 758. You can order your Luminary Kits online at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/light-up-crofton-2021-organized-by-scout-troop-758.
Holiday Wine Dinner for the Maryland Food Bank
December 13th, 7 p.m.; Broadneck Grill and Cantina, Cape St. Claire
The holidays are the perfect time for giving! For every case of wine sold, 15 meals are donated to the MD Food Bank. Join us for a delicious evening and give back to your community. Three course dinner with four wines, $60 per person plus tax and gratuity.
