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If you read our Annapolis miniseries recently, you know that we’re rather smitten with that whole Maryland area. Or, if you were living under a rock and missed it, you can catch\u00a0Part One<\/a>, Part Two<\/a>, Part Three<\/a>, or Part Four<\/a> right now.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0ANNAPOLIS & ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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But, in addition to all our favorite attractions, the nice people at Visit Annapolis<\/a> have put together this exhaustive\u00a0list of things to see and do this summer.\u00a0 Better get cracking, you’ve got a big list to enjoy.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New on the Culinary Scene \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Green \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>In February 2018, the nonprofit\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Green launched a \u201cDon\u2019t Suck. #SipResponsibly\u201d campaign designed to eliminate \u2013 or at least reduce \u2013 the use of plastic straws. Since that time, the organization has been encouraging\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0area restaurants and bars to present straws only upon request \u2013 and to include paper straws, rather than plastic ones, in their inventory. Some 500 million plastic straws are used in the United States daily, and they aren\u2019t recyclable. That means many of them end up in the Chesapeake Bay, in the oceans and in the U.S. food chain \u2013 since pieces are ingested by marine mammals. \u201cDon\u2019t Suck. #SipResponsibly is part of a global effort that has resulted in plastic straws being banned by law in several countries and in several U.S. cities.\u00a0www.annapolisgreen.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Arundel Mills Mall<\/strong>\u00a0opened a revitalized dining pavilion in November 2017. It features updated designs and broader dining selections. A dozen eateries \u2013 new as well as old favorites \u2013 are featured in the redesigned 30,000-square foot space. Newcomers include: Crepe Escape & Creamery, Green Leaf’s & Bananas, Suki Hana\/Wokaholic, Charley\u2019s Philly Steaks, and Maryland\u2019s first Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar. The gourmet burger eatery that opened in October 2017 offers a variety of beverage choices, including 24 craft beers, 23 wines and hand-made cocktails. The redesigned food pavilion features contemporary new flooring and lighting, a stylish color palette and new seating \u2013 including elevated banquet tables with charging stations and intimate conversation seating areas. Arundel Mills is Maryland\u2019s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination.\u00a0http:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/arundel-mills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Boat House\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Deale has a new watering hole! The Boat House next to the Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbor has kicked off its first summer season. Visiting the bar is like visiting a maritime museum. The legs of the bar stools are jack stands like the ones used to hold up boats in a boatyard. Owner Jim Weaver has finished them off with teak seats. The\u00a0Southern Belle<\/em>\u00a0is the focal point of the 173-person gathering place. Before being transformed into a popular bar, the boat had been used for clamming, oystering and crabbing. The\u00a0Southern Belle<\/em>\u00a0is housed in a 40\u2019 x 60\u2019 pavilion that\u2019s made from wood taken from an old barn. The pavilion sports a tin roof that was also reclaimed from an old barn. Suspended from the ceiling is a host of maritime memorabilia.<\/p>\n

Drinks aren\u2019t the only thing patrons can buy at the Boat House. A food truck sells food to compliment the toasts and the camaraderie that are a hallmark of the Boat House. On clear evenings, the crowd moves outside to gather around a firepit \u2013 taking their seats on rocking chairs and on 1\u201d x 14\u201d x 24\u2019 hand hewed Chestnut beams from an old Tracy\u2019s Landing barn. The fence surrounding the gathering space is topped off with boat propellers in keeping with the Boat House\u2019s nautical theme.\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBoathouseatAnchoredInn\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chesapeake Brewing Company<\/strong>\u00a0began brewing beer in downtown\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0in fall 2017. The family-run business offers great craft beers, local seafood and creative cocktails. The Head Brewer is a 1985 U.S. Naval Academy graduate. His locally-influenced craft beers include: Oyster Stout, Tangier Amber, BEAT ARMY Golden Lager, Waterman’s Soul IPA and The Watchdog, named for the State’s Comptroller.\u00a0http:\/\/www.chesbrewco.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chuy\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Known for its authentic, made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine and its fun-loving atmosphere, Chuy\u2019s opened its second Maryland location at the Festival at Riva shopping center at 2339 Forest Drive in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0in November 2017. Founded in Austin, Texas in 1982, Chuy\u2019s menu offers family recipes from south Texas, New Mexico and Mexican border towns, all made to order from the freshest ingredients.\u00a0https:\/\/www.chuys.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Crooked Crab Brewing Company<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Opened in February 2018, the brewing company is housed in a 6,100-square-foot warehouse just outside of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0at the Telegraph Commerce Center in Odenton. Three Maryland natives and longtime friends are making and serving beer in their 2,200-square-foot tap room. Their initial lineup includes six brews. The brewery has the capacity to produce 3,500 barrels per year.\u00a0http:\/\/www.crookedcrabbrewing.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Flying Dog Tap House<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In August 2017, a ribbon cutting was held for Flying Dog Tap House, the latest bar and restaurant at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost partnered with Maryland\u2019s largest craft brewery, Flying Dog, to develop the brand\u2019s first restaurant concept exclusively for travelers. This is the first restaurant location for one of Maryland\u2019s most beloved brews. The menu features craft beer from Flying Dog\u2019s Frederick, Maryland brewery and food from Maryland\u2019s Roseda Black Angus Farm, a cattle farm in Monkton, Maryland. Roseda Black Angus Farm focuses on raising cattle \u201cold school\u201d way, providing animals with open pasture and a quality-infusing grain diet. Many of the dishes incorporate signature Flying Dog beers as a prime ingredient. BWI travelers can enjoy a complete lineup of Flying Dog\u2019s most popular beers on tap or in bottles and cans.\u00a0http:\/\/flyingdogbrewery.com\/landing-pages\/flying-dog-tap-house\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Great Frogs Winery<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Owners Andrea and Nate O\u2019Shea opened a new Tadpole Barn \u2013 complete with a new tasting room \u2013 in March 2018. All their tastings now take place in the new Tadpole Barn. Great Frogs\u2019 signature Tobacco Barn now features a club room and a Music Bar, featuring live music every Saturday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Guests who want to visit Great Frogs, enjoy live music and purchase by the bottle may do so in the Tobacco Barn as space permits, without a reservation. Tasting guests are invited to move to the Tobacco Barn following their tasting so they can enjoy the live music as well.\u00a0https:\/\/www.greatfrogs.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrell House\u00a0<\/strong>is slated to open in summer 2018. Located on the Anne Arundel County\/Baltimore County line in Halethorpe Maryland, it will be the first operational Guinness Brewery in the United States in more than 60 years. It\u2019s located on the site of the old Calvert Distillery, originally Maryland Distilling Company, the first distillery opened in Maryland since the Prohibition. In the meantime, they opened a test taproom at the 5001 Washington Blvd., Halethorpe site in October 2017. It\u2019s open Friday-Sunday.\u00a0https:\/\/www.newguinnessbrewery.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien\u2019s Oyster Bar and Restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 After being a fixture in the downtown\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>dining scene for nearly 50 years, O\u2019Brien\u2019s Oyster Bar and Restaurant at 113 Main Street was sold in March 2018. The new owner, Kostas Alexakis of Olympic Investors bought the building from owner Jerry Hardesty for $2.2 million. The Severna Park-based Alexakis is keeping the restaurant\u2019s historic name. He\u2019s transitioning the menu more toward seafood. The historic site has housed an eatery ever since it was built in 1774 as the Rose & Crown Tavern.\u00a0http:\/\/obriensoysterbar.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Original\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Dessert Sprawl<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In May 2018,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Urban EvenTours launched a new dessert tour that includes dessert at four different locations. Available daily from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the $59 per person tour features signature desserts from four locations that are totally unique to\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0and Eastport. The tour is conducted on all-electric five-passenger EZ Cruisers operated by\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Urban EvenTours. Private arrangements can be made for groups as well.\u00a0https:\/\/www.urbanadventures.com\/destination\/Annapolis<\/span>–tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tavolo Di Chef, Inc.<\/strong>\u00a0Culinary Adventures<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Slated to open in summer 2018, Tavolo Di Chef (Italian for Chef\u2019s Table) at 71 Amos Garrett Blvd. in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019 Arts District is designed to be an artsy entertainment space that will offer a monthly calendar of events, classes and other gatherings. Owner David Hammer says he\u2019ll initially focus on fun and informative culinary art\/entertainment events as well as visual arts events. These will include: cooking classes, cooking club, private events, meal prep, birthday parties, tableside chef demonstrations, visiting local art exhibits, paint nights and more. In time, he plans to expand the offerings to include poetry readings, a book club, jam sessions for budding musicians and more.\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/71chefstable\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Westfield\u00a0Annapolis<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Westfield\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0is undergoing a modernization and revitalization that includes construction of an all-new food-hall-inspiring Dining Court slated to open in summer 2018. The bistro-style court will incorporate an additional 200 lounge-style seats amidst white pendant lighting, cage fixtures, custom-made rope lights and ceiling sculptures, and stainless steel and glass fixtures. All the eateries currently operating in the space \u2013 including Chick-fil-A, Charleys Philly Steaks, Five Guys, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill and Panda Express \u2013 will remain open for business during construction.\u00a0https:\/\/www.westfield.com\/annapolis<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New with Accommodations
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The Barn \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>In late summer 2018, the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club plans to unveil the Barn, a new stand alone, farm-style-inspired building with 18 guest rooms and suites. At the same time, the company will be introducing The Cottages, five distinct one-bedroom bungalows. The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club has partnered exclusively with Restoration Hardware on the interior design furnishings, fixtures and accessories.\u00a0https:\/\/www.baybeachclub.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hampton Inn & Suites<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In August 2017, Hampton Inn & Suites\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0at 124 Womack Drive, wrapped up a $3 million refresh of all its guestrooms, corridors and common spaces, including the lobby, meeting room and the pool\/patio area. The hotel followed Hampton\u2019s Forever Young Initiative which makes color an integral part of the design process. The soft tones and muted colors create a sense of warmth and welcome. The new colors are earthy and chalky; the materials, authentic; and the finishes, semi matte. The hotel\u2019s selection of a nautical theme for its artwork is a nod to the fact that\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0is home to the U.S. Naval Academy.\u00a0http:\/\/hamptoninn3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/maryland\/hampton-inn-and-suites-annapolis<\/span>–ANDMDHX\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Hilton Garden Inn\u00a0Annapolis<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Downtown<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 OTO Development Company, a Johnson Management Company, opened a 121-room Hilton Garden Inn at the site of the former O\u2019Callaghan Hotel at 174 West Street in May 2018, following extensive renovations to the guest rooms and common areas. Located in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019 Arts District, the property includes two executive suites with outdoor terraces and eight West Street-facing balcony rooms. Each room includes free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, Keurig, flat screen HDTV and Hilton Garden Inn\u2019s signature linens. The property includes nearly 1,700 square feet of flexible meeting space and a 24\/7 fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. In the foodservice arena, Kitchen on West Street is an original restaurant concept that focuses on comfort foods with a creative twist. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, the on-site bar\/grill serves breakfast and casual dinner as well as a bar menu with beer, wine and crafted cocktails.\u00a0http:\/\/hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/maryland\/hilton-garden-inn-annapolis<\/span>–downtown-ANPMDGI\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore-BWI Airport North<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In October 2017, the BWI Airport region welcomed the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore-BWI Airport North. A complete renovation transformed the new Intercontinental Hotels Group property from the Wingate BWI Airport to a premier BWI Airport hotel. Located at 1510 Aero Drive, Linthicum Heights, the property is three miles from BWI Airport and approximately seven miles from the Inner Harbor and Arundel Mills Mall. Because BWI Airport is key to the success of the hotel, the Baywood Hotels\u2019 property provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport 24 hours a day.\u00a0http:\/\/www.hotelbwiairport.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Live! Hotel<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The 310-room hotel at Live! Casino in Hanover opened on May 22, 2018. The luxury property is the first in the world to carry the Cordish Company\u2019s Live! brand. Guest rooms at the $200-million, 350,000-square-foot property are a mix of modern style and chic, urban flare. Live! Hotel\u2019s public spaces showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings adorned with striking chandeliers and wood and polished marble throughout. New dining and nightlife options include David\u2019s, featuring 24-hour service and a menu of culinary creations inspired by the world travels of Cordish Companies\u2019 Chairman David Cordish\u2019s world travels. The Lobby Bar at David\u2019s includes more than 50 seats and live entertainment, and Luckies offers expresso, Starbucks coffee drinks, fresh-baked pastries and Italian specialty gelato. A new expanded Shop Live! retail store offers Live! logo merchandise, sundries, snacks and Maryland Lottery tickets. Live! Spa is managed in partnership with the boutique spa management company, Trilogy Spa Holdings. The facility offers a variety of massage therapies, body polishes and body wraps, along with advanced skincare and anti-aging treatments from Villa Floriani. Live! Hotel\u2019s fully equipped gym offers full-body strength and cardio training.<\/p>\n

The final phase of the Live! Hotel opening will occur in June 2018, with the debut of the Grand Event Center, featuring more than 20,000 square feet of customizable event space, including a large ballroom with six breakout rooms and seating for up to 800, along with pre-function space for business meetings, professional conferences, weddings and corporate retreats. The Event Center will also be home to a 1,500-seat concert venue with a built-in performance stage for an ongoing lineup of headline entertainment to be announced.\u00a0https:\/\/www.livecasinohotel.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New with Attractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

African American Experience in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Tour \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>In February 2018, Colonial Tours of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0began offering an African American Experience in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0walking tour that\u2019s available throughout the year upon request from individuals and groups. In addition to sharing what life was like for all classes of African Americans in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>, Anne Arundel County and Maryland from the colony\u2019s founding in 1632 until the present day,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0native William Ridgley steps out of Colonial character on occasion to share his own personal experiences and observations as an African American growing up in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>. Tradesmen, scientists, mathematicians were among the African Americans who arrived in the Maryland Colony in the 1600s. Others came as indentured servants or slaves. In his tour, Ridgley discusses how each of the groups experienced\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0and Anne Arundel County in a different way.\u00a0http:\/\/www.colonialtoursannapolis.com\/<\/a>. 443-721-6576.<\/p>\n

AngelWing Project<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In December 2017, Chesapeake Arts Center announced its new Theater in Residence Program. The AngelWing Project, Inc. is a 501-C3 nonprofit performing arts organization in Glen Burnie that promotes development of the performing arts in the local community. AngelWing Project is a grassroots theatre company that presents original productions and published plays. Its documentary theatre style enables it to tell the stories of real people and events not found in history books, but that have contributed to the tapestry of America\u2019s authentic cultural narrative. The goal is to have audiences walk away from AngelWing productions excited and open to starting dialogues and creating solutions that will have a positive impact on all concerned.\u00a0http:\/\/www.theangelwingproject.org\/Our-Season.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Electric Boat Rentals<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The re-invented\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Electric Boat Rentals opened for its inaugural season in March 2017. Under the ownership of Greg Horne and Sherry Hewitt, the newly formed company offers three eco-friendly electric boats for one-to-four-hour rentals. The 22-foot boats are equipped with full canopies, bathrooms and enclosable window systems to protect guests from inclement weather. Guests captain their own boat of up to ten passengers of all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own food, drinks and personal music selections to take full advantage of their time exploring the local waterways. CD player\/radio\/and iPod hookups are available. Reservations are highly recommended, as it\u2019s first come, first served, but walk-ups are welcome during the regular season. The boats depart from the Chart House Restaurant in Eastport.\u00a0http:\/\/aebrentals.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum and Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In October 2016, the\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum took over management of the Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek at 7314 Edgewood Road in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>. Under a 20-year lease with the City of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>, the Museum is revitalizing the 12-acre urban ecology park that offers public access to the water, nature trails and 19 interactive storm water education stations with environmental storyboards. Natural resources throughout the park make it an excellent classroom. Since 2007,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>Maritime Museum has connected students to the Chesapeake Bay, teaching them to value the threatened national treasure. By fall 2016, more than 30,000 students had participated in the nonprofit organization\u2019s outdoor environmental education programs. The leasing of the Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park expands\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum\u2019s management of a campus that includes the City-owned 7,000-square-foot McNasby Oyster Company building (home of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum), the more than 600-square foot Barge House, the Cap\u2019n Herbie Sadler Park, canoe and kayak launching beach and three transient piers.\u00a0https:\/\/amaritime.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Baltimore &\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Trail\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In summer 2018, Anne Arundel County plans to begin investing more than $3 million to improve the Baltimore &\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0(B&A) Trail and Earleigh Heights Ranger Station in Severna Park. The project includes $900,000 to improve the ranger station located adjacent to the trail. The remaining $2.1 million is a multi-year investment to repave the route. The B&A Trail stretches 13 miles from Boulters Way in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0to Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie.<\/p>\n

Chesapeake Arts Center<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In fall 2017, the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park introduced its new MakerSpace. It features a welding area, screen printing, textiles, computer lab, 3D printers, a hand-held CNC router, Wood Shop, metal fabrication tools and more. Open to the public, it operates through annual or monthly memberships, as well as affordable instructional classes that provide opportunities for lifelong learning and skill development.\u00a0www.chesapeakearts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Compass Rose Theater<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In fall 2018, Compass Rose Theater will begin offering performances out of a new, larger building at 1623 Forest Drive \u2013 at the intersection of Spa Road and Forest Drive in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>. Prior to the move, it had been presenting performances at 49 Spa Road in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019s Arts District since 2014.\u00a0http:\/\/www.compassrosetheater.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave & Buster\u2019s Arundel Mills\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In April 2018, Dave & Buster\u2019s began teaming up with Charm City Trivia to provide a free, family-friendly live trivia show on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in their main dining room. No advance registration is required. Patrons need simply show up to participate and try their luck at winning prizes. Food and drink specials are available.\u00a0https:\/\/www.daveandbusters.com\/locations\/hanover-arundel-mills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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James Brice House Restoration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In April 2017, Historic\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>, Inc. announced the launch of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar restoration of the James Brice House \u2013 one of the largest and most elegant of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019 historic homes, and one of the most important surviving structures from colonial America. Historic\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0plans to restore the five-part Georgian mansion to its completed 1774 appearance. Upon completion, the first and second floors of the center block will be open to the public for tours, preservation research, educational programming and exhibitions. In the meantime, Historic\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0has begun offering hard hat tours that give participants the opportunity to peek behind the scaffolding and sawdust to learn about the people who built the house, lived and worked in it, and the craftsmen who are restoring it today.\u00a0www.annapolis<\/span>.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maryland Renaissance Festival<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In fall 2017, the second largest Renaissance Festival in the nation began offering a new jousting show produced for the first time by DeBracey Productions LLC. The company performed in light armor and presented an evolving narrative that changed with each show. Lighter armor enabled the group to present a quicker paced show, with more tricks and maneuverability. In past years, the Free Lancers had performed at the festival. Their jousting shows were full contact with men wearing complete armor.\u00a0http:\/\/www.rennfest.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Maryland<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In July 2018, a queen will ascend the throne at Medieval Times Arundel Mills. The new show marks the first time in Medieval Times\u2019 34-year history that a queen will be taking the throne. She\u2019s done so already in Dallas, New Jersey, Chicago and California. Along with the queen\u2019s new reign comes an all new show, complete with new costumes, armor, fight scenes and musical score.\u00a0http:\/\/www.medievaltimes.com\/plan-your-trip\/baltimore-md\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mission Escape Rooms,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Been to Mission Escape Rooms in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0before? It\u2019s time to go again! They\u2019ve swapped out the old rooms for new ones! Their new themes include saving a sinking submarine; escaping the witch\u2019s cottage in Hansel and Gretel; replacing gold in the Wild West Saloon; and sneaking out of the curator\u2019s office in a Museum Heist. Mission Escape is an interactive, fun entertainment concept. It provides a real-life escape experience designed to test a person\u2019s wits and ability to escape from a locked room in 50 minutes or less.\u00a0https:\/\/missionescaperooms.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mission Escape Rooms, Arundel Mills Mall\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Mission Escape Rooms is planning to open a new location at Arundel Mills Mall in 2018. The rooms will be themed Candy Island, Antarctic Expedition, Medieval Crimes, the Abandoned Theater, and Time Travel. A Mission Escape Rooms opened the at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre in Gambrills in March 2017. The theme of the 685-square-foot Waugh Chapel location is \u201cOddities.\u201d The space is set up like a mysterious shop that sells odd and unsettling objects. It\u2019s located next to Loft and White House Black Market on South Main Chapel Way.\u00a0https:\/\/missionescaperooms.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In May 2018, Live! Casino & Hotel opened the first and only full-service outdoor gaming area that allows casino patrons to smoke while enjoying their favorite slots and table games. Orchid Gaming & Smoking features 12 live action table games, including Blackjack, Baccarat and Roulette as well as 28 electronic table positions, including \u201cDealer Assist\u201d Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, Roulette and Bar-Top terminals. Orchid also includes more than 150 of the latest slot machines, including video poker in denominations ranging from $.01 to $10.\u00a0https:\/\/www.livecasinohotel.com\/casino-promotions\/orchid-gaming-patio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Original\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Dessert Sprawl<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In May 2018,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Urban EvenTours began offering an Original\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Dessert Sprawl. Offered daily from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the tour features signature desserts offered at four locations that are totally unique to\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>and Eastport. The tour is conducted on\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Urban EvenTours\u2019 five-passenger, all electric EZ Cruisers. Private arrangements can be made for groups as well.\u00a0https:\/\/www.urbanadventures.com\/destination\/Annapolis<\/span>–tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Poet Laureate\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In March 2018, the City of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0announced creation of the position of Poet Laureate. The person who receives the honorary title will be responsible for helping to promote the literary arts and literacy within the city. Co-chairs of the City\u2019s Art in Public Places Commission have encouraged poets who live, work or attend school in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0and who are at least 18 years of age to apply for the role. The Poet Laureate will bear responsibility for being the poetic voice of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 reaching children and adults to build common ground through love of language. The individual will serve a two-year term. During that time, he\/she will be encouraged to nurture an appreciation of poetry and literature by conducting public readings, workshops, lectures and presentations in neighborhoods, schools, institutions of higher learning and other public settings in geographically diverse areas of the city. The Poet Laureate will receive an annual honorarium of $500 from the Art in Public Places Commission.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New with Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Air Canada began offering new, year-round, daily service between Baltimore\/Washington Airport and Montreal in May 2018. Air Canada is operating the new service with 50-seat Bombardier CRJ aircraft.\u00a0www.bwiairport.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Icelandair began offering nonstop service to Reykjavik, Iceland in May 2018. Icelandair offers four weekly roundtrip flights from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Keflavik International Airport. Iceland is providing this service with its Being 757-200 aircraft.\u00a0www.bwiairport.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In February 2018, BWI Thurgood Marshall announced the opening of a new valet service at the airport\u2019s hourly garage. The new Fly Away valet service is located on level 5 of the airport\u2019s hourly garage, which is connected directly to the airport terminal. The initial daily rate for the valet parking service is $30. Express access to the Fly Away valet parking service is available at the hourly garage entrance plaza. The new valet parking service offers 155 spaces, with room to expand as needed.\u00a0www.bwiairport.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Spirit Airlines began offering nonstop service between BWI and two new markets \u2013 Montego Bay, Jamaica and Denver, Colorado \u2013 in March 2018. The carrier began offering service to Cancun, Mexico in November 2017.\u00a0www.bwiairport.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cherry Hill Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Individuals looking for a fun glamping experience will find it at Cherry Hill Park. This season, they\u2019ve added four new glamping pods to their collection of rental units. Each pod is equipped with air conditioning\/heat and electricity. Glampers also enjoy the use of an outdoor picnic area and access to a nearby bathhouse. The pods are a cleaner, quieter, cooler cousin of tent camping. New this season, the company is offering a Cherry Hill Park War Memorials Day Tour that brings guests through the war memorials at the National Mall and Arlington Cemetery.\u00a0https:\/\/www.cherryhillpark.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Discoveries: The Library at the Mall<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Shoppers at Westfield\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0can now stop by the library before leaving the mall. In April 2018, Anne Arundel County Public Library opened a 3,000 square-foot branch in the west wing of the mall near Crate and Barrell \u2013 the first mall library in Central Maryland. Customers can now enjoy new and classic books for kids, teens and adults; comfortable seating; a Discovery Dock children\u2019s area; WiFi; public computers; DVDs; a 3D printer and an area for customers to pick up materials placed on hold. Library staff are also offering weekly early literacy programs and educational events for kids and teens on a regular basis. Discoveries will provide services to area residents and mall customers during the rebuilding of the\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0library on West Street in 2018 and 2019.\u00a0https:\/\/www.aacpl.net\/location\/discoveries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New with Retail<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Antiques\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 In April 2018,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Antiques at 128 Severn Avenue in Eastport expanded to create a \u201cTreasure Room\u201d for its rarest finds. Along with antique blocks, ship wheels and portholes, customers can see a complete Navy dive suit with matching serial numbers. Named Oscar in honor of the practice dummies used in man overboard drills, patrons are encouraged to take selfies with him for posting on\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>Maritime Antiques\u2019 Facebook page. Offsite, at Herrington Harbour North, the staff is working to salvage the first Trumpy yacht,\u00a0Counterpoint,<\/em>\u00a0that was laid in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0in 1948.\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>Maritime Antiques\u2019 wood shop continues to be busy creating hatch cover furniture, refinishing pieces and creating decorative items, including buoys, signs and towel holders for the home.\u00a0https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cindy Loo Hoo\u2019s Boutique<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The veteran family-owned and locally operated Cindy Loo Hoo\u2019s Boutique opened at 125 West Street in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019 Arts District in summer 2017. It offers a fun, funky and unique shopping experience, with women\u2019s apparel from Fresh Produce, Tulip Clothing, Focus Fashion, Cut Loose, to name a few. They also feature locally handmade jewelry and hair accessories by Maryland artist Aileen Kreppel. Customers are invited to browse the accessories as well as the boutique\u2019s unique gifts and home goods, including cards and novelties, specialized home d\u00e9cor and signs.\u00a0https:\/\/www.cindyloohoosboutique.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

HERE. A Pop-Up Shop<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Connoisseurs of locally made creations, Amy Altenburg and El Lunay, launched their own brand of fun merchandise \u2013 \u201cHERE. & NOW\u201d in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0in fall 2015. Items bearing the HERE. & NOW label are designed by Amy and El and created by local artists exclusively for HERE. & NOW. It\u2019s the Anne Arundel County duo\u2019s way of supporting the work of local artists. The eclectic HERE. & NOW brand includes pottery, accessories, T-shirts and more. Amy and El have been bringing the creations of an ever-evolving selection of 40-60 local artists at a time to vacant storefronts throughout\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>and Anne Arundel County since March of 2013. To date, they\u2019ve hosted 24 brick and mortar Pop Up Shops. The next Pop Up shops are slated for September 21-October 7 and November 24-December 16, 2018. Themes and locations TBD.\u00a0http:\/\/www.hereapopupshop.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

McLaughlin<\/strong>\u00a0opened its second Maryland location at 181 Main Street in summer 2017. The 804-square-foot store features a full assortment of women\u2019s and men\u2019s clothing and accessories. The design of the\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0store features custom, hand-painted wallpapers and comfy seating areas. It pays tribute to the Chesapeake Bay sailing community with nautical d\u00e9cor elements. The fashion retailer that started on New York\u2019s Upper East Side, now has 100 stores nationwide.\u00a0https:\/\/www.jmclaughlin.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Local by Design<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Featuring the work of more than 60 local artists, Local by Design opened its third\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0store in April 2018. Local by Design\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0is located between Williams Sonoma and Apple at Westfield\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Mall. In addition to selling hand-crafted works, owner Suzie Jett says they\u2019ll also be offering craft and small business workshops at the mall location. Local by Design Downtown opened at 109 Main Street in May 2016. The company’s flagship location is Local by Design at the Gallery, a shared studio space that Jett opened in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019 Design District in 2014. Featuring the working studios of a dozen local artisans, the 3,500 square foot gallery at 1818 Margaret Street is open to the public for retail or wholesale purchases the last Saturday and Sunday of each month during \u201cLast Weekend Open Studio\u201d events that include food and refreshments. Jett opened Local by Design at the Gallery as a small business incubator for working artisans when her\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Brand clothing line outgrew her home.\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LocalbyDesignAnnapolis\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RASA Juice Shop \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Lisa Consiglio Ryan opened her pop-up store, RASA Juice Shop, at 44 Maryland Avenue in December 2017, just in time for Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping. The Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and CEO of Whole Health Designs, a clean eating lifestyle company, has since moved into a permanent space at 90 Maryland Avenue, right next door to\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Green. Ryan\u2019s primary product is the cold-pressed organic juices she prepares at a commercial kitchen in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u2019s Design District. To her knowledge, RASA is the only business in town that offers the organic blend. The award-winning author of the best-selling cookbook, Go Clean, Sexy You, regularly leads individuals on juice cleanses designed to empty the body of toxins and create a healthy environment for healing. Individuals trying to stay on the clean eating wagon can choose from a wide assortment of prepacked vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, brownies, muffins and more at Lisa\u2019s shop.\u00a0https:\/\/rasajuiceshop.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spice & Tea Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cooking classes are now available at the Spice & Tea Exchange at 155 Main Street in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>. Chef Jill Siena is offering spring\/summer \u201cEasy Cooking Creations\u201d classes on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sessions include: June 12, Easy Entertaining \u2013 party menu solutions with spice; July 10, Fresh Fish and Flavors \u2013 Spice up your favorite seafood; August 14, Live & Local \u2013 Savor, foster and enjoy local flavor.\u00a0https:\/\/www.spiceandtea.com\/annapolis<\/span>.html\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New with Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 From slave to statesman, Maryland-born African American abolitionist and social reformer Frederick Douglass spent a lifetime championing the cause of freedom and equality. His timeless message is as inspiring to nations today as it was to Civil-War-era America. Join Marylanders in a yearlong 2018 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebration. Home to the Banneker-Douglass Museum,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0is a must stop on your journey. The State\u2019s official museum of African American heritage and surrounding\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>-area attractions is featuring a host of events celebrating Douglass\u2019 life and legacy. For a complete list of\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>-area bicentennial festivities, visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.visitannapolis.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second Annual Smokin\u2019 on the Creek BBQ Throwdown
\n<\/strong>Saturday, June 9
\n11:00 a.m.
\nAdmission: $10; kids under 8, admitted for free
\nHidden Harbor Marina, 600 Cabana Blvd. Deale
\nsmokinonthecreek@gmail.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2454613654763077\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Event organizer, Hidden Harbor Marina, is looking for 20 amateur teams that think they make the best backyard BBQ around. Categories include pulled pork, ribs, brisket and more. This is not a KCBS event. Event features live music all day, a dunk tank, moon bounce, vendors from favorite local shops, and great prizes. Proceeds will benefit a to-be-announced local charity. Proceeds from last year\u2019s event benefitted the South County Youth Association and the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland. Some 1,400 individuals attended last year\u2019s inaugural event. That number is expected to double in 2018. Parking available onsite at Hidden Harbor Marina.<\/p>\n

Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Sailor\u2019s Triathlon
\n<\/strong>Saturday, July 28
\nRegistration: $150 for individuals; $200 for a team
\nwww.sailorstriathlon.com<\/a>
\nSailorstriathlon@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Presented by Second Wind Productions, in partnership with the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association, the event will travel along city streets, through the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Station\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Mayor Gavin Buckley, Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford and Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh will participate as a relay team in the event. Schuh will do a 500-meter swim in Spa Creek, beginning and ending at Susan Campbell Park. Rutherford will then ride the 12-mile bike course to Greenbury Point, ending at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, and Buckley will complete the final leg \u2013 a 3.8-mile run beginning and ending at the stadium. The route will take him along city streets and through the Naval Academy, entering through Gate 1 and exiting through Gate 8. Proceeds will benefit the\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Department of Recreation & Parks and the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n

September Sunsets Concert Series
\n<\/strong>Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27
\n6:00 p.m.
\nAnnapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum Park, 7300 Edgewood Road,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>
\nAdmission: Free; $10 donation suggested
\nhttp:\/\/amaritime.org\/<\/a>
\n410-295-0104<\/p>\n

In response to the popularity of its Tides & Tunes summer concert series,\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Maritime Museum and Park introduces its first-ever September Sunsets concert series. Featuring local bands, the fun-filled gatherings present the perfect opportunity for families and neighbors to reconnect and relax while enjoying the Museum\u2019s beautiful new waterfront park. 9\/6: Swamp Candy; 9\/13: Higher Hands; 9\/20: High & Wides; 9\/27: Timmie Metz f\/Tambo.<\/p>\n

Kudos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In August 2017, MSN.com named\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Ice Cream Company the Best Ice Cream Parlor in Maryland in its\u00a0\u201cThe best ice cream parlor in every US state\u201d<\/a>\u00a0slide show. Launched by Walter and Nancy Giera on Main Street in 2004, the Maryland store offers 36 rotating recipes including their signature flavors: peanut butter Oreo, apple pie, and chocolate brownie batter. The creamery has an impressive 4.8 stars on Google and 4.5 on Yelp.<\/p>\n

In July 2017, Business Insider reported that Foursquare named\u00a0Galway Bay Irish Restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0at 63 Maryland Avenue in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0one of the\u00a0Best 25 Irish Pubs in America<\/a>. The winners were selected based on data taken from Foursquare City Guide, which considers its users’ likes, saves, tip sentiment, and its “proprietary hotness score.” Foursquare ranked Galway Bay as the 6th<\/sup>\u00a0Best Irish Pub in the United States.<\/p>\n

In February 2018, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that Orchard Beach Marina in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0had passed inspection, becoming the state\u2019s 152nd<\/sup>\u00a0Maryland Clean Marina. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources evaluates potential boatyards and marinas on a variety of criteria, including emergency preparedness, storm water management, and waste containment and disposal. To pass, a marine facility must score between 75- and 85-percent in each area of the award checklist by implementing voluntary practices from the Maryland Clean Marina Guidebook. Forty-eight of the estimated 165 marinas in Anne Arundel County are certified as clean marinas.\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OrchardBeachMarina<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Significant Anniversaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind<\/strong>\u00a0is celebrating its 25th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary in 2018. In 1993, two Connecticut school teachers and their daughter Jennifer opened a family business that\u2019s been alive and well in\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0ever since. The business launched with seven employees and one 74-foot wooden schooner. Today, the company employs 25 individuals and sails two 74-foot schooners daily from mid-April through October. In honor of its 25th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary, the company will offer special sunset sails themed around the history of the Schooner Woodwind Monday-Friday, June 4-8.\u00a0https:\/\/www.schoonerwoodwind.com\/25th-anniversary-week-special-sunset-sail-cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry\u00a0<\/strong>is celebrating its 25th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary in June 2018. In 1993, owner Donna De Garcia established a retail outlet for the beautiful jewelry she discovered when she studied in Mexico in the early 1970s. For the past 25 years, Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry has been combining domestic and international designers from Taxco, Mexico, the American Southwest, New York City, Greece, Indonesia, Poland and other locations for an eclectic collection of sterling silver jewelry. Donna and her daughter Sofia Garcia travel the world collecting inspiration and sharing the beauty of other cultures through their curated collection of sterling silver pieces. Their flagship store is in the heart of historic downtown\u00a0Annapolis<\/span>\u00a0at 34 Market Space. Blanca Flor will be launching an online shop in 2018.\u00a0https:\/\/blancaflorsilverjewelry.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fawcett Boat Supplies<\/strong>, the Mid-Atlantic\u2019s largest independent chandlery, is celebrating its 70th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary in 2018.\u00a0www.FawcettBoat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CONTINUE READING\u2026<\/h3>\n

Other older articles you might like about Annapolis:<\/strong><\/p>\n

See Annapolis \u2013 by land or by sea<\/a><\/p>\n

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