Changing Fisheries of the Chesapeake Bay: Radical Changes in Recent Years
February 25th, Virtual Event
Explore how Striped Bass populations have fallen, and as conservation measures intended to rebuild their population seem to be falling short, there’s been a rather amazing increase in the number and diversity of warm-weather species visiting the Bay’s waters each summer. Learn which types of warm-water fish are now being found in our local waters on a regular basis. For Chesapeake anglers, “times they are a changing”! Register here.
Driving Electric to Mitigate Climate Change, Breathe Cleaner Air and Save Money
February 25th, 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Virtual Event
Annapolis Green President Elvia Thompson will present a talk for Cafe Scientifique about electric vehicles, how they work, how their adoption reduces air pollution with resulting climate and health benefits, and how to select the right electric vehicle for you. Taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change must include reduction of emissions created by burning fossil fuels. Transportation is key to this. According to the EPA, transportation is the largest economic sector contributor to greenhouse gas emissions – 28% – in the United States. What we drive makes a difference. We can no longer afford to meet our transportation needs with gasoline, diesel and natural gas. Zero emission vehicles are now plentiful and affordable. The charging infrastructure is growing daily. Car and truck manufacturers have announced that they will be all-electric in the next couple of decades. Driving electric more than pays off in the long run.
February 26th and 27th; Princess Royale, Ocean City and Virtual
Take a craft beer tour around the Eastern Shore without leaving your hotel room or condo. Choose a hotel package, log into exclusive content from breweries and chefs around Maryland and the Shore, and enjoy your local craft beer while you socially isolate at the beach. Whatever the weather, bring your loved one or friend. Get a hotel room or stay in one of our many condos. Shore Craft Beer and OCDC will broadcast a LIVE food and beer pairing competition and have live music from Stealing Savannah in the 4 story atrium of the Princess Royale. Book an atrium view room at this hotel and enjoy all the entertainment from your private balcony. Locals can enjoy this event too, and stop by the Princess Royal Hotel to enjoy the entertainment. This is a weekend you won't want to miss.
Annapolis Opera Insight Series Event
February 27th, 3 p.m.; Virtual Event
From early conception to libretto development to writing the music, how is an opera created? Join Artistic and Music Director Craig Kier, composer, Nailah Nombeko and librettist, Alicia Haymer, for an in depth look the creative process for our new work reading, SUNDER.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 3
February 27th, 8-9 p.m.; Virtual Event
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the Masterworks Concert 3 featuring: Felix Mendelssohn, Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Overture, Op. 27, Richard Strauss, Four Last Songs - Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano, Florence Price, Mississippi River Suite, Aaron Copland, Billy the Kid, Ballet Suite. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra offers live stream of all concerts, along with pre-concert talks and unlimited replay options with subscription. See https://annapolissymphony.org/ for more information.