Friday, May 18, 2012
The actor, who is filming "Better Living Through Chemistry," was spotted on Friday afternoon at the corner of Maryland Avenue and State Circle.
Enjoy these photos of actor Sam Rockwell who is in town shooting scenes for an independent movie, Better Living Through Chemistry. The photos were taken around 2 p.m. Friday at the corner of Maryland Avenue and State Circle. Rockwell plays a pharmacist in the flick. Have you seen any of the stars around town? Tell us in the comments.
Feathers, bows and sequins, oh my!
For some ladies attending the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the hats are more important than the horses. Last year, Patch visited Hats in the Belfry on Main Street in Annapolis to see what was fashionable in the world of hats. This year, Marjae Hicks is busy adorning Baltimore area heads with feathers, jewels, bows, sequins, flowers and all the bling that is associated with a Preakness hat. The Preakness is one of Baltimore's historical sports events, offering tradition and excitement. And big hats. According to Marjae, owner of Hats by Marjae in Westminster, MD, Preakness-worthy hats are big and whimsical and will get people talking. "You have to wear your hat with confidence. If you don't, it will show," Marjae said. "You have to have …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Say "thank you" to mom with a flattering and pretty sundress with a print made from original artwork.
Stylish sundresses that feature prints made from the original artwork of Annapolis artist Kaeli Smith are available locally, just in time for Mother's Day. Sue Gauthier, owner of The Cottage located in Park Plaza in Severna Park, said the store currently carries the sundresses and has sold Smith's paintings for several years. The Cottage now has the exclusive rights to use Smith's original colorful designs on a line of sleeveless, cotton sundresses. Gauthier said customers are so taken with Smith's designs that they are asking for them to be printed on curtains and shower curtains. The price range for the dresses is $79 to $119.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Radio station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a battle of the bands. To be a contestant submit your band's video by noon on Friday.
The country music station WMZQ, 98.7 FM, is hosting a Battle of the Bands contest that ends at noon on Friday. To enter, submit a YouTube link to a video of your band to the contest site that is no longer than four minutes. Be sure to read the rules. "Six bands will be chosen to perform on May 3rd or May 17th at Growler's in Gaithersburg and compete for the chance to open the day at WMZQ Fest on June 3rd!" according to the contest's website. Read more, including the contest rules at the WMZQ contest page. From the looks of the Facebook comments, a Maryland band called The Sam Grow Band, which frequents such establishments as The Whiskey in Annapolis, seems to be a popular contestant so far. The accompanying video features the 2011 Battle…
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The pieces are available for sale at One Petticoat Lane consignment store.
One Petticoat Lane, a local consignment store, is hosting an exhibit featuring the art work of Annapolis High School students. The students are currently enrolled in advanced placement studio art at the high school. The exhibit will run until April 26 at One Petticoat Lane, located at 2 Annapolis St. The art work is available for purchase.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Dressed in full costume, members of the ballet held a story time at Zachary's Jewlers downtown.
Members of the Chesapeake Ballet Company dressed in full costume and visited Zachary's Jewelers in downtown Annapolis Sunday for a storybook reading. The company planned the event as a fun way to help get geared up for the upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty. Under the artistic direction of Dmitri Malikov and Ninel Cherevko and the executive direction of Barbara Haskell, the dancers will be performing the Sleeping Beauty ballet on March 31 and April 1 at the Children's Theatre of Annapolis, officials said in an email. Show times are at 1 and 4 p.m. on March 31 and 1 p.m. on April 1. You can buy tickets at www.chesapeakeballetcompany.ticketleap.com.
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Teelin School of Irish Dance performed an impromptu dance at the center court of the Parole mall on St. Patrick's Day.
The Teelin School of Irish Dance entertained shoppers at Westfield Annapolis mall Saturday with a flash mob performance of some Irish dance steps. The impromptu dance started with a single dancer and eventually grew to include a large troupe dancing throughout the main court area of the mall. The dancers completed their number then went back about their shopping. Flash mobs generally include large numbers of people coordinating a performance in a public area and seemingly spontaneously singing or dancing, with the results shared online. This isn't the first flash mob to hit the mall. For the past two years the Annapolis Chorale performed during a flash mob inside Nordstrom's at Christmastime. The first year the group performed "Hallelujah …
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Friday, March 9, 2012
A special exhibit will be on display in the House of Delegates chamber and includes portraits of key players from the War of 1812, along with photographs honoring women who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
James Madison, Francis Scott Key and Andrew Jackson are just a few of the “special guests” attending the War of 1812 portrait exhibition in the House of Delegates. From 6-8 p.m. March 29, nine others will also be making a special appearance—Dolly Madison, George and Ann Mason, Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Paine, John Paul Jones, John Adams, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Along with those who played direct and influential roles in the War of 1812, female veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars also will be honored and featured in photographs for Women’s History Month. Katherine Burke, owner of the Annapolis Collection Gallery, is sponsoring the event. All the portraits were painted by Annapolis resident Ann Munro Wood. Several of …
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Monday, March 5, 2012
The first man to win the local competition beat out 13 other singers in the final rounds Sunday night.
The first man to win Annapolis Idol crooned his way to a victory Sunday night in the fifth installment of the major fundraiser for the Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center. Rob Spengler of Severn, a regular voice at karaoke nights at Stan and Joe's Saloon in Annapolis, sang his way into the top three singers out of the 14 finalists who performed at Wild Willy's Rock House in Parole. The other two singers in the top three were Amanda Rae Jensen of Churchton and Kaeti Bradley of Arnold. Spengler said he's never really pursued music as a career, though the victory may change that. "I don't know," he said shortly after being handed the Annapolis Idol trophy. "We'll find out. I guess the sky's the limit." During the day, Spengler said he …
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
For the first time, community members were able to vote for the painting that will represent the 2012 fundraising race.
The Hospice Cup recently unveiled the new artwork that will represent this year’s races and be used in all of the group’s promotional materials. The winner was Spinnaker Finish by Kathyrn Leonard. And this was the first year that members of the community were able to vote for the winner, according to a release. Her painting will be the official image of the Hospice Cup XXXI, scheduled for Sept. 22. Visitors to an artists’ reception on Feb. 10 at the Circle Gallery, selected Leonard’s painting. Leonard, a native Annapolitan, is a full-time artist who also teaches art classes to adults and children at Studio 7, according to the release. “Her artwork is recognizable for her distinctive use of textures, colors and patterns,” officials said in …
