
Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Week
Through January 26th; Howard County
Howard County Restaurant Weeks & Craft Beverages is a two-week celebration of local food, drink, and community where you can discover our prized culinary and craft beverage scene. Catch up with loved ones and old friends over a meal while supporting local businesses! Participating locations will be offering unique meals and menus for every taste and budget.
January 19th, 5 p.m.; The Westin Annapolis
JOIN US FOR THE 46th ANNUAL P.A.C.E. RECEPTION! PACE is an important part of making Maryland's political leadership aware of the needs and the specific requests of Allegany and Garrett Counties. This effort is vital when it comes time for Senate or House Committee to decide which program to fund or which project to include in the budget. The Reception and Breakfast provide our Delegation with a strong show of local support for issues they are pressing in Annapolis, and the results have proven to be impressive.
January 19th, 7 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum
Mothers, daughters, sweethearts and wives on Virginia’s Eastern Shore had a remarkable Civil War adventure vastly different from their mainland sisters. The Chesapeake Bay was a major player in their story and defined their experience of war. From the doyenne of Onancock Harbor to an enslaved child living on the waterfront, leadership. loss, and complicated loyalties pepper their extant narratives and anchor historian Kellee Blake’s lecture. Shore women fearlessly and cleverly ran the blockade, submitted to retaliation for John Beall’s raids and stealthily supported others. They were imprisoned for refusing the oath of allegiance and uniquely defied the infamous General Benjamin Butler who found them “abettors of treason.” The presence of thousands of Federal soldiers allowed them new professional opportunities—and encouraged some to the oldest. Teenagers like Maggie LeCato too quickly matured as childhood friends fell in faraway fields and freshly minted widows found themselves doing “tasks they had never known.” Freedom was presented and grasped in myriad ways, even while some women were socially banished for the decisions of their husbands. In all, these women from “across the Bay” proved themselves both intrepid and “stronger than steel.”
Janaury 20th, 7:30; Crowne Plaza, Annapolis
Welcome to the first ever Laugh Out Loud Annapolis! In cooperation with The Comedy Zone we bring you the very first comedy show in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 173 Jennifer Road Annapolis MD. Be a part of how it all started with national headliner Kevin McCaffrey! The second show will be February 17 th . Look for this to be a regular event at the Crowne Plaza
January 20th, 8 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
The Sixties Show is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show on Earth. The band features former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan, NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live band and more! The band is widely celebrated and known for re-creating spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960’s.
Maryland Bridal Shows and Expos
January 21st, Noon; Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury
Premier Bride is proud to present, Maryland Bridal Shows and Expos, to the Maryland and Delmarva eastern shore. The Mid Atlantic's top wedding photographers, DJ's, florist, cakes, coordinators, officiants, caterers, makeup artist, videographers, invitations, favors, limousines, and many more wedding professionals ready to share all their expertise with today's brides. Bridal Shows and Expos bring the most exciting grand prizes from Vendor Shopping Sprees to Cruise Giveaways to much more. Enjoy a day of meeting, talking, and learning how much is out there to make your wedding day a dream come true.
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra: A Salute to Our Veterans
January 21st, 7:30 p.m.; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
A patriotic salute to our service men and women featuring Dana Robinson (vocalist) and Brian Shatt (chorus master from Archbishop Spalding High School).
Maryland Concert Series at Chesapeake Arts Center: 229th Army Concert Band
January 22nd, 3 p.m.; Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park
Chesapeake Arts Center has partnered with the Maryland Concert Series (MCS) and we are thrilled to announce 6 exciting performances that will be held in our Hammonds Lane Theatre in the upcoming months. Performances by regional and national artists will hit the stage beginning in October, bringing a variety of musical acts. The shows are perfect for a night out with friends or to enjoy with your entire family.
Tip Jars to Chart Toppers: The Stories Behind the Hits
January 22nd, 7 p.m.; Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis
A Taste of Nashville: The Stories Behind The Hits feat. Dylan Altman, Marshall Altman & Brice Long. Hear the hilarious and heartwarming stories that inspired your favorite songs!. Dylan Altman, Marshall Altman & Brice Long are co-writers and producers of such hits as: "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" (Jake Owen), "Heartache on the Dance Floor" (Jon Pardi), "Scarecrow" (Chris Stapleton), "Home" (Marc Broussard), "Parachute" (Ingrid Michaelson), "Take A Little Ride" (Jason Aldean), "Come On Get Higher" (Matt Nathanson), "Nothing On But The Radio" (Gary Allan), "Watch The Wind Blow By" (Tim McGraw)...and lots more!
Annapolis Opera Benefit Night at Carrol's Creek Cafe
January 24th, 5 p.m.; Carrol's Creek, Annapolis
Known for its creative food, excellent service, and glorious views, Carrol’s Creek Café invites you to a benefit evening in support of the Annapolis Opera! Delight in all the restaurant has to offer on January 24, 2023, from 5 PM to 8 PM and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Opera.
Gallery Talk - Shades of Black and White Photography
January 25th, 10 a.m. to 100 a.m.; Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, Columbia
Meet the artists and take a deep dive into what inspires our current exhibit artists during this intimate event. Free and open to the public but registration recommended. Register by emailing events@wildelake.org