April 8th through 19th; Virtual Event
The Annapolis Film Festival, now in its ninth year, will set in motion a ten-day schedule of 70+ films for its 2021 festival which takes place from April 8-18th. The screening of fresh indie content, a longer schedule for a better viewing experience and a new platform are evidence of a festival that continually navigates the changing landscape. Click here to see the full schedule.
Annual Spring Group Show at Troika Gallery
April 9th through June 1st; Troika Gallery, Easton
Annual Spring Group Show new masterpieces from the Troika Gallery Artists. Find some examples and the hours online at troikagallery.com
The Mainstay: Jacqueline Pollauf
April 9th, 7 p.m.; Virtual Event
Jacqueline Pollauf, American harpist, is known for her sensitive performances, dedication to teaching, and beautifully-crafted compositions. Past performances include a premiere for voice and harp at Carnegie Hall and appearances at the Eleventh World Harp Congress and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. Her most recent recording, Beau Soir, with cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, was lauded as “utter perfection” (The Harp Column). Click here to get a ticket.
The Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition
April 11th, 3 p.m.; Virtual Event
For the past 32 seasons, the Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition has supported emerging artists, introducing them to our audience and a panel of esteemed judges as they compete for prize money. This year’s competition was fierce, with semi-finalists selected from over 300 outstanding applicants from across the country, all of who submitted their virtual performances from their home states! The final round will feature eight to ten finalists competing for more than $15,000 in awards. The finalists’ performances and live-streamed award presentations will be held on April 11 at 3PM and is FREE to the public! Click here to tune in.
April 10th and 11th; Byzantium Banquet Center, Annapolis
One stop shopping for your home owners needs! Find a contractors, save with great show specials, meet with representatives with companies specializing in home improvements and enhancements of all kinds, from kitchens, baths, counters, heating and air, gutters, doors, flooring, and more! Get ideas and get inspired!
Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for Young Professionals
April 10th; Virtual Event
Postponed from April 2020 due to the global pandemic, this year’s rescheduled Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition for Young Professionals will be held on-line on April 10, 2021, due to continued performance restrictions. Four ensembles will compete for the $10,000 Lerman Gold Prize and the $5,000 Silver Prize. The average age of an ensemble must be under 31, and some include members as young as 21. The ensembles represent a wide range of instrumental combinations including winds, strings, and mixed instruments, including percussion. The Competition finalist ensembles include Aya Piano Trio of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Dior Quartet of Bloomington, Indiana; Soma Quartet of Bloomington, Indiana; and Zelter String Quartet of Los Angeles, California. Click here for more information.
April 12th through 17th; Virtual Event
Since the American Craft Council (ACC) was not able to host its annual American Craft Show in Baltimore this February, the ACC will host its first-ever virtual Baltimore Craft Week, an online marketplace featuring more than 150 makers from Baltimore and across the country, April 12-18, 2021. The virtual experience will allow attendees to shop, learn and celebrate craft from the comfort of their own homes. The immersive, week-long event will introduce attendees to both emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds in a range of craft mediums. Sign up here.
Learning at London Town: London Town and the Sea
April 14th, 1 - 2:30 p.m.; London Town and Gardens, Edgewater
Life at sea is the life for me! This month we’ll learn all about the lives of sailors in the Colonial Chesapeake. We’ll try our hands at navigation, figure out how to stay busy on a long sea voyage, and join our crewmates in a battle against marauding pirates! Register here.
