Sunday, January 13, 2013
Here's a quick look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Annapolis.
No. 1—Punk's Backyard Grill Closes at Annapolis Mall In a move that surprised and saddened its customers, Punk's Backyard Grill announced on Sunday that it had served its final burgers and beers at the Westfield Annapolis mall. The owners told Patch the sudden closure was because they were unable to renegotiate their lease with Westfield's corporate headquarters. No. 2—Cab Driver Helps Deliver Premature Baby at Annapolis Hotel Academy Cab driver Mia Lynch helped a couple deliver a premature baby boy outside the Country Inn & Suites in Annapolis. Lynch arrived at the hotel on Housley Road around 6 a.m. Saturday to discover Ingrid Ruiz, the woman she was supposed to drive to the hospital, screaming on a bench outside the hotel. No. 3—…
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Grab a mic and belt out your favorite song with a pal or kick back with the folks at Punk's Backyard Grill for some tips for drinking bubbly.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Karaoke Night Chesapeake Bayhawks vs. Denver Outlaws Dan Navarro Live Le Spectacle Classique de Voiture Champagne Cocktail Class
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Make plans to be at the Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole on Friday night for the Army Band concert.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. FREE Army Band Concert 2. Friday Night Date Night on the Potomac 3. Annapolis Irish Festival 4. Back Pages Band Live, Quiet Waters Concert Series 5. Beer Class: Hops and IPAs
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Warmer weather brings out some great outdoors activities.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. The Poet Experience at Zü Coffee 2. Muddy Creek Canoe Excursion Why: As you paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River participants will learn about local tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Search for for wildlife, birds, reptiles as you travel along the waterway. Basic instruction will be given at the start of the class, designed for beginning and intermediate paddlers. Price: $14 per adult and $7 for children 6-12 years old. 3. Annapolis Nautical Flea Market Why: The 3rd annual Annapolis Nautical Flea Market sponsored by the United States …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Don't miss these interesting events, including a barbeque competition, yoga and a new local brew.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Why: Take a trip reviewing the changes of our food selections over the years and discuss the source of our influences. On the Menu: shrimp cocktail, cheeseball and crackers, chicken kiev, broccoli casserole, and chocolate mousse. Price: $35. Why: Take a midday break, order a cup of your favorite Zu drink and enjoy some original music by Brooke Michelle, you never know what instrument will be accompanying her vocals. Delight with the sounds of the ukulele, mandolin, piano or guitar. Price: Free. Why: Celebrate Sunday with some yoga. Bring some water and a mat or…
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Bring a partner or find one, either way you can dance to live music all around town.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Why: Let yourself be transported to one of the most romantic cities in the world...Paris, in April, when spring is in full bloom and love is in the air. Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in the "City of Light" for an elegant evening of fun, food, drinks, dancing and romance. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, open bar, silent auction and live music by "Mood Swings." Price: Gala Event Tickets $225 ($125 tax deductible). Proceeds from the ball support the artistic excellence and educational outreach programs of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Why: …
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Enjoy a well-rounded weekend with poetry, learning some tips for throwing the perfect party and take a Wheat Beer Class.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Why: Come be part of a poetry reading and open mic night with the Poet Experience at Zü Coffee. Sit back and enjoy poems and stories from some amazing poets or bring some of your own poetry to share. Each month will host a feature poet to share and get the ball rolling. Price: Free. Why: Learn about the wondrous Chesapeake Bay at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Open House and steps you can take every day to help the bay. Bring a plain T-shirt to create your own fish print shirt. Event will include a presentation at 11 a.m. about the present State of the Bay and a …
Thursday, February 17, 2011
We've got alcohol, the Annapolis Home Show...and more alcohol.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Greater Annapolis Patch has the plan ready for you. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Why: Inventing van Gogh relates the story of the van Gogh self-portrait created just before the famed artist's death. The re-creation of these masterpieces by a forger will lead the audience through the mystery of the painter meeting the original artist himself. Price: $20 per ticket. Why: BIN 201 Wine Sellers offers tasting classes for the developing wine enthusiast referred to as the BINOLOGY series. These 90-minute classes are loaded with information from wine …
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Patch introduces a new column to help you take time for yourself.
Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. This week's escape idea is the Maryland Craft Beer Dinner with Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales. You and a spouse could enjoy a delicious meal at Punk's Backyard Grill from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday for $50 per person. Learn about local beer as you dine and receive an overview of the meal pairings as introduced by Maryland brewer's from the Flying Dog Brewery of Frederick, Heavy …
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Matthew Abbott
1:42 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2011
I will sometimes check http://visitmaryland.org/ and http://www.baygateways.net/ for events and places to go. more ›