Photo by Ted Mueller
Through 23rd; Downtown Easton
Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. It is a project of the Avalon Foundation, Inc. Celebrating its 18th year in 2022, the competition is held in Easton, Maryland each July. Plein air painters produce art from life (as opposed to in the studio). Artists from all over the United States and beyond apply to this competition beginning December 1st of the previous year. Fifty-eight artists will be juried into the competition by a unique juror each year. Once selected, competing artists will travel to Talbot County to paint throughout the week. This years's competition will take place July 17th through the 24th. Many of the world's most accomplished artists have Easton at the top of their wish list of competitions and we will continue to set the bar for excellence in the coming year.
Through 22nd; Kent County Fair, Chestertown
Exciting news this year as the Kent County Fair adds an extra day to the fun! More information on this to come, please follow our Facebook page for all updates!
July 22nd; Kent Island
The Chesapeake Bay Paddle consists of two races; 1) A 33 mile solo and team race designed for OCs, surfskis, SUPs, kayaks, canoes (both single and multi-person) from Kent Island, MD to Haven Harbor South in Rock Hall, MD. 2) A 12 mile solo only race designed for OCs, surfskis, SUPs, kayaks, canoes (both single and multi-person) from Kent Island, MD to Haven Harbor South in Rock Hall, MD. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy and Oyster Recovery Partnership’s work to plant 10 billion oysters in the Bay.
Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour
July 22nd; Pauline F & W. David Robbins Family YMCA, Cambridge
The Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour is in memory of Bob Brannock, a member of the Y since its opening in 1985. Upon Bob’s retirement in 2005, after his Parkinson's diagnosis, the Y became his second home. Not only did he use the facilities to help with his Parkinson's he also became our "Bob the Builder." He worked on everything from leaky roofs to full on renovations. There wasn't a room that Bob didn't touch. He continued to work at the Y until his death in July of 2014. Without the Y, Bob wouldn't have been able to follow his doctor's order of just 'Keep Moving!" Bob's legacy will continue at the Y. Funds raised will go towards supporting the Robbins Family YMCA to ensure everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Sweet Heart Patisserie Grand Re-Opening Event
July 22nd, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sweet Hearts Patisserie 1410 Forest Drive, Annapolis
Join us to celebrate our beautiful, new space! Giveaways, raffles and plenty of fun new desserts and breakfast items to purchase. Sweet Annie's Flower Truck will be selling flowers from 7:30am-10am and The Daily Crepe Truck will be here from 10am-2pm
July 22nd, Noon to 5 p.m.; Chesapeake Children's Museum, Annapolis
Fundraiser for an exhibit at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, the event will present information about pollinators and solar energy. Create a solar powered gizmo that can be taken home or left at the museum to be displayed. The event will include live music, refreshments, and other activities about the sun and pollinators. The admission fee is $25 per family and parking is free. The gizmos can be purchased online for $20 each at www.theem.org.
Summer Semester of Singing with Encore Creativity
July 24th; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Older adults who love to sing can experience a new adventure this summer when the nonprofit Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and older, launches its first summer session this July. The six-week rehearsal program will bring together Encore singers across the region for a community-building experience of friendship and singing. No auditions are required. The summer session’s theme, “community-building in song”, will delight both new and returning Encore singers to a friendly and warm musical setting.
Annapolis Opera Presents: Stories through Music
July 24th, 25th, and 26th at Various Anne Arundel County Libraries
Every song tells a story. Learn the meanings behind classical and popular music favorites through a fun and interactive concert for all ages. Performing at various Anne Arundel County Libraries:
July 24th - Maryland City at Russett Library
July 25th - Linthicum Library
July 26th - Severn Library
Naval Academy band Alumni Jazz Concert at the Annapolis City Dock
July 25th, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Annapolis City Docks
United States Naval Academy Band Alumni will perform a jazz concert fit for a pleasant summer evening in Annapolis, MD. All Naval Academy Band concerts are free and open to the public with no tickets required.
Arundel Grown - A Farm to Table Tasting
July 26th; Great Frogs Winery, Annapolis
We're excited to announce that Arundel Ag and AAEDC will be celebrating Anne Arundel County's farmers and producers at "Arundel Grown - A Farm To Table Tasting" on Wednesday, July 26. Held during Maryland Buy Local Week, the event will include a tasting menu made with 100% local ingredients, two glasses of wine per guest, live music, and goodie bags filled with a wide variety of local producers' products - all amidst the beautiful backdrop of Great Frogs Winery.
