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Today    
Natural Solutions to Fall Allergies   Show/Hide details
Meadow Hill Wellness will present natural health solutions to fall allergies at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Whole Foods Market, 2504 Solomons Island Road. This lecture is free. For registration and information, call 410-263-0411.

Contact: 410-263-0411 or visit www.meadowhillwellnes.com
Location: Whole Foods Market. 2504 Solomon's Island Road , Annapolis 21401

Today     9:30 am - 11:00 am
Free Open House Gymnastics   Show/Hide details
New members can participate in activities and try out the equipment used in the program. Children who attend the open house must be accompanied by and adult. For more information call Universal Gymnastics.

Contact: 410-224-2533
Location: Universal Gymnastics. 2030 A Industrial Dr , Annapolis 231401

Today     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Singles on Sailboats Happy Hour   Show/Hide details
Come meet members of SOS and learn about the organization of single adults who share the love of sailing and participate in a wide range of sailing related activities.

Contact: 410-573-5229 Ext. or visit www.singlesonsailboats.org
Location: Rockfish Resturant. 400 6th Street , Annapolis 21403

Today     7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursdays in the Park   Show/Hide details
The season closes with Hot! Hot! Hot! Bobby and the Believers. Motown and much more. Performances are heldd at various sites throughout the county. Admission FREE (donations accepted). Contact the Arts Council for information.

Contact: 410-758-2520 or visit www.arts4u.info
Location: Chesapeake Exploration Center. 425 Piney Narrows Road , Chester 21619 . www.historicqac.org

Today     8:00 pm
The Motels featuring Martha Davis- Rams Head Onstage   Show/Hide details
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Tickets $27.50

o New Wave band from the Los Angeles area

o Made Billboard's Top Ten in 1982 with their biggest hit, "Only the Lonely."

o Lead singer Martha Davis made an appearance in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure as one of "The Three Most Important People in the World."

To purchase tickets in advance, visit the website below.

Contact: 410-268-4545 or visit http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/
Location: Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street , Annapolis MD . www.ramsheadonstage.com

Today - Fri, 29 August 2008   
"Create a Vision" art exhibit   Show/Hide details
Featuring painting, drawing, printmaking and photography by noncreidt art studenst, through August 29th. Pascale Center for Performing Arts. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception August 7th 7-9 p.m. at Barnes and Noble.

Contact: 410-777-7028
Location: Anne Arundel Community College. 101 College Parkway , Arnold 21012

Today - Sat, 30 August 2008    10:00 am - 11:00 am
Water Aerobics Class at Truxtun Park   Show/Hide details
9 week course for ages 16+ at Truxtun Park Pool. Sculpt your body while having fun in the pool! Register online www.annapolis.gov/recreatin or 410.263.7958

Contact: 410-263-7958 Ext. or visit www.annapolis.gov/recreation
Location: Truxton Park. 273 Hilltop Lane , Annapolis 21403

Today - Sat, 30 August 2008    8:30 pm
All Shook Up   Show/Hide details
The Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre presents "All Shook Up", a jukebox musical featuring the life and music of Elvis Presley. Runs August 1st through Aug. 30th. Thursdays through Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $15 for students. For more information and ticket reservation call 410-268-9212.

Contact: 410-268-9212 or visit www.summergarden.com/
Location: Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. 143 Compromise St. , Annapolis 21401 . www.summergarden.com

Today - Sun, 31 August 2008   
"Seen in Black and White" Art Show   Show/Hide details
Marivone de Melo's "Seen in Black and White" oil paintings are on display now through August at Hard Bean Café, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. Summer hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. For more information, call 410-263-8770 or visit www.hardbeanmdhall.com.

Contact: 410-263-8770 or visit www.hardbeanmdhall.com
Location: Hard Bean Cafe Maryland Hall. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St., Annapolis 21401 . www.hardbeanmdhall.com

Today - Sun, 31 August 2008   
Adam's Ribs Benefit For CANTER-Mid Atlantic Ex-Race Horses   Show/Hide details
10% of your dine-in and carry-out receipts from Adam's Ribs will go to CANTER-Mid Atlantic and the ex-race horses they rehab and re-home. Download and print the Adam's Ribs' CANTER-Mid Atlantic Benefit coupon from www.canterusa.org/midatlantic and present it to your server! YOU MUST HAVE THE COUPON!

Contact: 301-351-7638 Ext.
Location: Adam's Ribs. 169 Mayo Rd. , Edgewater 21037

Today - Sun, 31 August 2008   
"The Art of Story Telling"   Show/Hide details
An exhibit of paintings by Victor Nizovtsev, a Russian-American oil painter. Inspiration for Victor's art comes from all he sees and touches. It can be Greek methodology, Russian folklore, childhood impressions, great Masters of the past, or routine daily life. This exhibit opens on Friday, August 15th-August 31st.

The reception to meet the artist, Victor Nizovtsev and see his painting demonstration is the evening of the Annual Annapolis Art Walk on Thursday, August 21st from 5 - 9pm.

Contact: (410) 267-7077
Location: McBride Gallery. 215 Main Street , Annapolis 21401 . www.mcbridegallery.com

Today - Sun, 31 August 2008   
Baltimore Summer Antiques Show   Show/Hide details
The largest summer antiques show in the nation, the event brings together more than 550 international dealers showcasing a diverse collection of fine art, jewelry, silver, porcelain, folk art, decorative accessories, furniture, glass, textiles and more. The show includes a 60 dealer antiquarian book fair offering rare books, first editions, fine manuscripts, autographs and unusual bibliographical material. Back by popular demand is the free lecture series, which is open to the public. Dates and Times: August 28: 12-8 p.m. August 29-31: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Price: $12/ all ages Event Phone Number: 561-822-5440

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: The Baltimore Convention Center. One West Pratt Street , Baltimore 21201 . http://www.bccenter.org/about/contact.html

Today - Mon, 01 September 2008   
Photographer Melia Hartley Exhibits at Hard Bean Cafe   Show/Hide details
Who: Melia Hartley, photographer

Bio: With roots in the mountains of North Carolina, raised in the DC area, Melia Hartley is primarily a photographer. Self-taught, Melia uses mixed media, painting, and image transfer to express her ideas of culture, religion, and life. Her art, strives to surprise viewers, and hopes that her works create an emotional stir within. She attributes her inspiration to life and living. Hours: Sunday through Thursday: 6:00AM to 10:00PM Friday and Saturday: 6:00AM to 12:00 Midnight

Contact: (410) 263-8770
Location: Hard Bean Cafe Maryland Hall. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St., Annapolis 21401 . www.hardbeanmdhall.com

Today - Wed, 03 September 2008   
Anne Arundel County Library Summer Contest!   Show/Hide details
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Win a "Family Four-Pack" of Orioles tickets by identifying the differences between two pictures of Sneaks the Cat! Contest rules and forms are available at the library website http://web.aacpl.lib.md.us/.

Entries must be received at least three days prior to the earliest game requested. Entries can be mailed to the below address or dropped off at your closest branch.

Contact: 410-222-7371 or visit www.aacpl.net/
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Library. 5 Harry Truman S. Parkway , Annapolis 21401 . www.aacpl.net/

Today - Tue, 09 September 2008    7:00 pm
Italian Wine Dinner   Show/Hide details
Come to enjoy a very special Italian Wine Dinner and feast on the incredible offerings of Executive Chef Jerry Trice. Just contact Sam's to hear about our wonderful menu for this event. $85 per person. For reservations call 410-263-3600.

Contact: 410-263-3600 or visit www.samsonthewaterfront.com
Location: Sam's on the Waterfront. 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Dr , Annapolis 21403 . www.samsonthewaterfront.com

Today - Tue, 09 September 2008   
Introduction to Maryland Charter Schools Webinars   Show/Hide details
The Maryland Charter School Network is offering a webinar workshop for parents and community groups explaining the charter school law and the process for creating charter schools. Participation is free, but registration is required.

There are many sessions. Please reserve your webinar seat now by calling Stephanie Simms at 800-689-3795 ext 1 or via e-mail at info@mdcharternetwork.org.

Internet and Adobe requirements must be met in order to join the session.

Contact: 800-689-3795 ext 1
Location: Online. Internet , Annapolis 21401

Today - Thu, 11 September 2008   
Small Wonders National Jured Exhibition-Submit Your Artwork   Show/Hide details
The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in the United States to enter its Small Wonders exhibition. This is the MFA's 5th exhibition of small works. Any two or three dimensional work following the exhibition guidelines will be considered by the juror. The works selected will be on exhibit in the MFA's Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland from December 2 - December 27, 2008. Entry and prospectus can be obtained by calling 410-268-4566

Contact: 4102684566
Location: Maryland Federation of Art. 18 State Circle , Annapolis 21401

Today - Sun, 14 September 2008    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Watercolor Exhibit   Show/Hide details
BayWoods retirement community will host an art exhibit featuring watercolors by C. Gail Cole through Sept. 14.

Contact: 410-295-4931
Location: BayWoods of Annapolis. 7101 Bay Front Drive , Annapolis 21403 . www.baywoodsofannapolis.com

Today - Sun, 28 September 2008    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Westfield Annapolis Mall Farmer's Market   Show/Hide details
All sorts of varieties of produce and goods. Every Sunday through Sept. 28. Parking lot near Sears automotive.

Contact: 410-2227410 or visit www.aaedc.org/initiatives
Location: Westfield Annapolis Mall. Generals Hwy and Jennifer Road intersection , Annapolis 21401

Today - Sun, 12 October 2008   
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet   Show/Hide details
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet will be the featured exhibit in the United States Botanic Garden's annual "One Planet's Ours!" exhibition focusing on sustainability. Public art with a purpose, Cool Globes will feature more than 35 sculpted globes, each five feet in diameter, designed by local, national and international artists to represent simple solutions people can implement to combat global warming.

Contact: 312-573-5463
Location: US Botanic Garden. 100 Maryland Avenue SW , Washington, DC 20301

Today - Sat, 18 October 2008   
"A Boy and His Glider"   Show/Hide details
Special Exhibit at College Park Aviation Museum "A Boy and His Glider" For a limited time, see a rebuilt 1930s-era glider that was originally built by a sixteen year old Maryland boy. At the College Park Aviation Museum. Through October 18. 301 864 6029

Contact: 301-864-6029 or visit www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Location: College Park Aviation Museum. 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive , College Park 20740 . www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Today - Sat, 25 October 2008   
Cape St. Claire Biggest Loser Challenge   Show/Hide details
Whether you join for the camaraderie, the competition, the *prize(s) or the increased health and fitness, just do it. Daily walking groups and other events add to the success and motivation for all.

Who: Any adult with 10+ pounds to loose and $30 pounds to kick into the pot. All events are held in Cape St. Claire! When: 12 weeks... 8/02/08 - 10/25/08 First weigh-in - on or near Sat., August 2nd Final weigh-in Sat., October 25th

Call or email for more information. Daris & Rob 443-569-2014 info@success-inmind.com

Contact: 443-569-2014 Ext. or visit health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cape_biggestloser/
Location: Cape St. Claire Neighborhood. Green Holly & College Parkway , Annapolis 21409

Today - Sat, 29 November 2008   
Seeking Liberty: Annapolis, An Imagined Community   Show/Hide details
In 2008, the right to citizen-elected representation in Annapolis will be 300 years old. The city charter granted to Annapolis in 1708 gave the city political reality. With this exhibit we commemorate the current anniversary by celebrating the quest for liberty. Many of these artifacts have never been on display for the public before this. Visit the exhibit which will be on display at the Banneker-Douglas Museum in Annapolis from February through November 2008. There will also be a few smaller exhibits open to the public at some of the sites involved in the exhibit. The exhibition was funded by a grant from Preserve America. This exhibition features a free cell phone audio tour generously funded by a grant from the Four Rivers Heritage Area.

Contact: 410-216-6186 Ext. or visit www.bdmuseum.com
Location: Banneker-Douglass Museum. 84 Franklin Street , Annapolis 21401

Today - Sun, 30 November 2008   
Seaworthy: The Story of the US Navy's Black Admirals   Show/Hide details
In 1971, after twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the nation and exceptional performance as a leader on ships at sea and in many high visibility assignments abroad, Samuel L. Gravely, a native of Richmond, Virginia, was selected for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral. Since then, a small but distinguished group of African-American officers have followed in his footsteps.

Contact: 410-216-6186 Ext. or visit www.bdmuseum.com
Location: Banneker-Douglass Museum. 84 Franklin Street , Annapolis 21401

Today - Sat, 31 January 2009    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday Wine Samplings at Corridor Wine & Spirits   Show/Hide details
Enjoy a sample flight from our selection of 8,000 wines. Different wines are featured every Saturday, celebrating a theme or highlighting old or new-world varietals. Taste, discoverm and take home some new favorites!

Contact: 301-617-8507 Ext. or visit www.wineaccess.com/store/corridorwine
Location: Corridor Wine & Spirits. 3321 Laurel-Fort Meade Road , Laurel 20724 . http://www.wineaccess.com/store/corridorwine

Fri, 29 August 2008     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
'Japanese Imari Porcelain - East Meets West' lecture   Show/Hide details
This lecture will introduce the history of Japanese Imari porcelain from its inception near the beginning of the 17th century to the early 20th century. The discussion will cover the ebb and flow of Imari porcelain to the West, along with the evolution of shape, color and decoration. Matthew Baer, founder of Ivory Tower, Inc. For the past 15 years, Matthew has been handling Asian ceramics 'eight days a week.' His tremendous hands-on experience combined with the depth of his research make him an expert in the field.

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: Baltimore Convention Center. 1 W. Pratt St. , Baltimore 21201

Fri, 29 August 2008     3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Journey of Artistic Splendor: 20th Century Jewelry Design lecture   Show/Hide details
The 20th century represents the most diverse period in the history of jewelry design, from the elegance and splendor of the Edwardian era to the exotic motifs and geometry of the Art Deco period to the bold gold creations of the 1940's. Gus Davis of Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd. will explore these expressive decades, when jewels became not only objects of personal adornment but a true art form. Gus Davis is a partner and co-founder of New York based antique and estate jewelry firm Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd. He specializes in colored stones, such as fine Burma rubies, Columbian emeralds, Kashmir and Burma sapphires. His eye for luxury and elegance has helped him to acquire fine pieces from the Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro periods including the famous Bulgari emerald and diamond ring gifted to Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton on the set of Cleopatra.

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: Baltimore Convention Center. 1 W. Pratt St. , Baltimore 21201

Fri, 29 August 2008     8:00 pm
Pat McGee with Shane Gamble- Rams Head Onstage   Show/Hide details
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Tickets $26.50

o His first musical instrument experience was with his older sister's hand-me-down clarinet. After a brief stint learning the piano, he started to play the left-handed guitar owned by his brother, Hugh.

o Founding member and frontman for the Pat McGee Band.

o In 1995 he funded and cut his first solo CD, From the Wood, which he sold door-to-door

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the below website.

Contact: 410-268-4545 or visit http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/
Location: Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street , Annapolis MD . www.ramsheadonstage.com

Sat, 30 August 2008     3:30 pm
FEATURED USNA Football Game vs. Towson   Show/Hide details
USNA vs Towson. Contact the website below for ticketing information.

Contact: 410-555-5555 or visit navysports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/navy-m-footbl-sched.html
Location: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Rowe Boulevard and Taylor Avenue, Annapolis 21401

Sat, 30 August 2008 - Sun, 31 August 2008    10:00 am - 7:00 pm
FEATURED Maryland Renaissance Festival   Show/Hide details
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The Maryland Renaissance Festival has become the region's premier outdoor event and the second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. Since the Festival's first season as a ramshackle village in 1977, the event has matured into a large theme show with more than 1,300 participants and 280,000 guests per season.

This Year's Story Line is His Rose without a Thorn Revel Grove, Oxfordshire, England

At the gate prices are: Children(7-15)$8.00 Seniors $15.00 Adults $18.00

Contact: 1-800-296-7307 or visit www.rennfest.com
Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. 1450 General's Highway (Route 178) , Crownsville 21032

Sat, 30 August 2008    
"Slim Man's Live Recording Shows"-Rams Head Onstage   Show/Hide details
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Two Shows: 5pm *All Ages* 8pm *21 +* Tickets $22.50

o Found his calling at age five when he saw Louis Armstrong sing and play in the film The Five Pennies.

o While in middle school he took up bass, and Slim Man's band Momma Max opened up for Iggy Pop and the Stooges, The Raspberries, and others.

o In 1995, his first album, End of the Rainbow, yielded a Top Ten Hit, "Faith In Us", and went on to be included in over a dozen Top Ten lists.



Contact: 410-268-4545 or visit http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/
Location: Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street , Annapolis MD . www.ramsheadonstage.com

Sat, 30 August 2008     7:00 am - 4:00 pm
13th Annual Bay Country Century cycling event   Show/Hide details
The 13th Annual Bay Country Century is less then a month away! Register today!

1) The first 500 registrants receive free t-shirts 2) Registration the day of the event is $55 instead of $42 (plus bikereg.com fee). 3) Limited to only 1500 riders.

Added an additional water stop for the century riders as well as food and music at the end of the ride. The Annapolis Bicycle Racing Team (ABRT) is one of the top-ranked amateur cycling teams in the United States. To see the t-shirt design or check out the route profiles please visit th eABRT web site: http://www.abrtcycling.com/events/BCC/

Contact: 240-352-7325 Ext. or visit www.abrtcycling.com/events/BCC/
Location: Northern Middle School. 2954 Chaneyville Road , Owings 20736

Sat, 30 August 2008     8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Huge Yard Sale at CAWL - August 30   Show/Hide details
Calvert Animal Welfare League is having their monthly yard sale. The center is located at 1040 Theatre Drive in Prince Frederick (across from the Md. VEIP station) off Stoakley Road. All proceeds benefit the animals. Call 410-535-9300 for more information.

Contact: 410-535-9300 Ext. or visit www.cawl.us
Location: Calvert Animal Welfare League. 1040 Theater Drive , Prince Frederick 20678 . www.cawl.us

Sat, 30 August 2008     11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Art Space Open House and Registration day   Show/Hide details
The Art Space offers individual and group lessons in voice, Musical theatre, Ballet, Acting, Jazz, Modern, Art, Tap, Yoga and More! We offer classes for the young beginner, the recreational student and the student with professional ambitions. Classes for students 4 months - Adults.

The Art Space offers a fun, welcoming and encouraging environment in which boys and girls of all ages thrive, develop confidence and expand their creative horizons.

Contact: 410-703-4484 Ext. or visit www.artspaceschool.com
Location: The Art Space. 105 Annapolis St. , Annapolis 21401 . www.artspaceschool.com

Sat, 30 August 2008     12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virginia Tech vs ECU Football Game Watching Party   Show/Hide details
Watch VT take on ECU with lots of Hokies at the Loews Hotel Bar in Annapolis. Drink specials. Visit our website for more info - www.annapolishokies.org

Contact: 410-987-1195 Ext. or visit www.annapolishokies.org
Location: Loew's Annapolis Hotel. 126 West Street , Annapolis 21401

Sat, 30 August 2008     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rituals and Magic   Show/Hide details
Learn what magic really is and learn the basics of this powerful tool so that you can use it in your life. Taught by Rev. Carolyn Wilson. $25 For tickets and information, visit www.InspiredEventsofMD.com

Contact: 443-396-1282 Ext. or visit www.InspiredEventsofMD.com
Location: Inspired Events of Maryland. 1350 Blair Drive Suite G-2, Odenton 21113 . www.InspiredEventsofMD.com

Sat, 30 August 2008     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
'Collecting Rarities in Silver: Every Treasure Tells a Story' lecture   Show/Hide details
With experience spanning three decades of silver collecting, dealers Spencer Gordon and Mark McHugh of Spencer Marks, Ltd. will discuss what makes items rare and special and how collecting and connoisseurship have evolved influencing the market. Discussion will include utilitarian objects as well as museum acquisitions. Spencer Gordon & Mark McHugh have been in business together as Spencer Marks since 1986 selling fine antique silver to clients including many museums; several historical societies and many important private collectors all over the world. They have been quoted as experts in publications as diverse as Maine Antique Digest, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Antiques and the Arts Weekly, Town & Country and American Express's Departures Magazine. Both Mark and Spencer focus on research and unlocking the story behind an object.

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: Baltimore Convention Center. 1 W. Pratt St. , Baltimore 21201

Sat, 30 August 2008     1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
USNA Alumni Association Football Tailgate - Navy vs Towson   Show/Hide details
Open to all Navy fans and their families, located inside the Navy Stadium and continues through halftime. The tailgate offers a full menu, including beer, wine and sodas. This week?s menu is a ?Traditional Bull Roast? and includes open-pit beef and turkey, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans and plenty of desserts. Bring the whole family down to cheer Navy on to victory! To view the full menu or register, please visit our website www.usna.com/tailgates.

Contact: 410-295-4018 Ext. or visit www.usna.com/tailgates
Location: Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Rowe Boulevard and Taylor Avenue, Annapolis 21401

Sat, 30 August 2008     3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Antiques: A Family Affair lecture   Show/Hide details
Drawing from his experiences as a dealer for the last 30 years, and as an appraiser on the PBS program 'Antiques Roadshow', Eric Silver will present a lively discussion on how antiques wind up with the people who now own them. As antiques can obtain mythic value within families, appraisers often find themselves immersed in the lives and life stories of antiques and their owners. This lecture will include samples of such stories about the history, origin and/or importance of family antiques, which Silver notes are often incorrect.

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: Baltimore Convention Center. 1 W. Pratt St. , Baltimore 21201

Sat, 30 August 2008     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Summer Pops in the Park - Annapolis Symphony Orchestra   Show/Hide details
The ASO's 2008 Lexus Summer Series provides free holiday entertainment. The Summer Pops Concert will be held at the Quiet Waters Park Bandshell. Parking also is free at both sites for these family-friendly, alcohol-free concerts. o Aug. 30, 6 p.m. - Summer Pops in the Park. For more information, visit the ASO's Web site at www.annapolissymphany.org or call 410-269-1132.

Contact: 410-269-1132 or visit www.annapolissymphany.org
Location: Quiet Waters Park. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road , Annapolis 21403

Sat, 30 August 2008 - Sat, 06 September 2008    9:00 am - 10:00 am
Quiet Waters Dog Training Classes   Show/Hide details
Dog Training Classes at Quiet Waters Park will offer two dog training classes. The first eight-week series will begin on Saturday, August 30th, from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. and the second session on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Participants will learn how to train their dogs to be well behaved companions using positive, reward-based methods. Classes will be held on the grassy hill behind the Concert Stage. All dogs must be at least 4 months old and current on their vaccinations. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Quiet Waters Dog Park. Cost is $90.00 for eight lessons. For registration and more information contact Margie Dowsett, 410-798-6875.

Contact: 410-798-6875 Ext. or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Quiet Waters Park. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road , Annapolis 21403

Sat, 30 August 2008 - Sun, 30 November 2008   
"Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace"   Show/Hide details
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New Special Exhibit! "Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace" Present's Charles Schulz's lovable beagle in his flights of fancy against the devious Red Baron. Featuring some of the favorite comics about Snoopy, this exhibit is only at the College Park Aviation Museum until November 30.

Contact: 301-864-6029 or visit www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com
Location: College Park Aviation Museum. 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive , College Park 20740 . www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Sun, 31 August 2008    
Labor Day Parade   Show/Hide details
The Ancient City Elks Lodge #175 will lead the Annapolis Labor Day parade with bands and dancers at 3 p.m. Aug. 31 from West Street to Calvert Street. For more information, visit www.annapolisalive.org.

Contact: 410-263-7996 or visit www.annapolisalive.org
Location: Annapolis City. Downtown , Annapolis 21401

Sun, 31 August 2008    
Book Signing with Jane Birch   Show/Hide details
Author Jane Birch will be available to sign copies of her book, "They Flew Proud," from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Hard Bean Coffee and Bookseller, 36 Market Space. For more information, visit www.theyflewproud.com.

Contact: 410-263-8770 or visit www.theyflewproud.com
Location: Hard Bean Coffee & Booksellers. 36 Market Space , Annapolis 21401 . www.beansandbooks.com

Sun, 31 August 2008    
"Music With A Mission" Peformance by Tim Janis   Show/Hide details
Experience Tim Janis' "music with a mission" first-hand! Join Maryland Public Television on Sunday, August 31 at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Owings Mills for a night of spectacular music. A pair of tickets, plus a Tim Janis 3-CD set are $80. For additional information please contact MPT Member Services at 1-800-522-8915.

Contact: 410-581-4250 Ext. or visit http://pbsmail.org/mpt/Events.html
Location: Gordon Center for Performing Arts. 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue , Owings Mills 21117 . http://pbsmail.org/mpt/Events.html

Sun, 31 August 2008     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Biblio Esoterica: The Hunt for Forbidden Fruit lecture   Show/Hide details
Explore a few biblio adventures, stories of great books, great libraries and great hunters. With a bit of luck, you just might come away with a passion for an entirely different area of the book world. Ian Kahn, a recovering attorney, is a rare book dealer and owner of Lux Mentis specializing in fine first editions, esoterica and heirloom quality books. Mr. Kahn spends most of his time focused on collection and library development ? helping others to define, design and build their collections.

Contact: 410-243-3790 Ext. or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com
Location: Baltimore Convention Center. 1 W. Pratt St. , Baltimore 21201

Sun, 31 August 2008     5:00 pm
Ben Lee w. Luke Brindley-Rams Head Onstage   Show/Hide details
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Tickets: $19.50 ALL AGES SHOW

"I think this record will connect with anyone who has a genuine love of pop music," Lee says of his album, Ripe. "This isn't about using 'pop' as a means to a fast buck, or in a condescending way - it's about how things used to be, when quality pop records won out, and the best selling records were, simply, the best records."

Contact: 410-268-4545 or visit http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/
Location: Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street , Annapolis MD . www.ramsheadonstage.com

Sun, 31 August 2008     5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bayside Summer Concert Series   Show/Hide details
Concerts are held Sundays at Downs Park, located at 8311 John Downs Loop off Mountain Road in Pasadena. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and relax under summer skies in this scenic park. Alcohol is prohibited. The park charges $5 per car for parking (but the fee is waived for concerts by military performers). Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m. - Continentals (German oom-pa).

Contact: 410-222-6230 or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Downs Park. 8311 John Downs Loop , Pasadena . www.aacounty.org/recpark

Sun, 31 August 2008     5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Larry Noel Greenbelt 15K Race and 3K Fun Run   Show/Hide details
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Zereu Kelele winning the 2007 race.
Hills for the strong, straight-aways for the swift make this course fun and challenging. The 15K course runs through the USDA's Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and offers sights and scents of the outdoors, plus four refreshment stops to keep you hydrated. Cost is $23 and $5 of the entry fee is contributed to the "Girls Gotta Run Foundation", which supports young women athletes in Ethiopia.

The 3K Fun Run, a family-friendly event, travels around scenic Greenbelt Lake in Buddy Attick Park. Cost is $19 and $5 of the entry fee is contributed to the "Girls Gotta Run Foundation", which supports young women athletes in Ethiopia.

Pre-register at http://www.racepacket.com

The Race & Run celebrate the 54th Annual Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. The Festival includes photo shows, art shows, The Miss Greenbelt Pageant, and the Midway Carnival, where you'll find amusement rides, games, foods and snacks to help you cool off.

Contact: 202-422-3364 Ext. or visit http://www.dcroadrunners.org/images/forms/200820application20for20web.pdf
Location: Greenbelt Youth Center. 99 Centerway , Greenbelt 20770

Mon, 01 September 2008     10:00 am - 7:00 pm
FEATURED Maryland Renaissance Festival   Show/Hide details
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The Maryland Renaissance Festival has become the region's premier outdoor event and the second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. Since the Festival's first season as a ramshackle village in 1977, the event has matured into a large theme show with more than 1,300 participants and 280,000 guests per season.

This Year's Story Line is His Rose without a Thorn Revel Grove, Oxfordshire, England

At the gate prices are: Children(7-15)$8.00 Seniors $15.00 Adults $18.00

Contact: 1-800-296-7304 or visit www.rennfest.com
Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. 1450 General's Highway (Route 178) , Crownsville 21032

Mon, 01 September 2008     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Labor Day Fun   Show/Hide details
Chesapeake Children's Museum is holding a Labor Day program from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 1 at its location, 25 Silopanna Road. Children ages 6 to 10 years can play games and make crafts, run a "Get to Work" relay race, build a service truck, and guess the occupations in "What's My Line?" charades. This program is free with admission. For more information, call 410-990-1993.

Contact: 410-990-1993
Location: Chesapeake Children's Museum. 25 Silopanna Road , Annapolis 21403 . www.theccm.org

Mon, 01 September 2008     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Reiki Share   Show/Hide details
A Reiki Share event is open to those who would like to experience this Japanese method of relaxation. Send an e-mail to pat@annapolisreiki.com to reserve your space.

Contact: 410-268-2524 Ext. or visit http://www.annapolisreiki.com
Location: Unity by the Bay. 836 Ritchie Highway , Severna Park 21146 . www.annapolisreiki.com

Mon, 01 September 2008 - Sat, 11 October 2008    6:00 am - 10:00 pm
"Wicked" Bus Trip with Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks   Show/Hide details
Join Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks October 11 for a bus trip to New York City to see "Wicked"!

"Wicked" tells the story of how two unlikely friends grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Get your seats today! Recommended age for children is 8 and up. No children under 4 admitted into the theatre. Trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation and tickets to the show.

Saturday, October 11, 6am-10pm. $210 per person. Call 410.222.7313 or visit us on the web at www.aacounty.org/recparks for more information or to register!

Contact: 410-222-7313 Ext. or visit www.aacounty.org/recparks
Location: Anne Arundel County Recreation & Parks. 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway , Annapolis 21401 . www.aacounty.org/recparks

Mon, 01 September 2008 - Thu, 16 October 2008    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wedding Workshop - Kent Manor Inn   Show/Hide details
This 2 hour interactive wedding seminar is designed for the bride that wants a magazine quality wedding. During the event you will be introduced to advanced wedding design elements such as tablescapes, color pallets, and lighting as well as having the chance to enjoy Gov. Calvert's fine cuisine while mingling with elite wedding vendors.

$30.00 per person (food & drink included) limited seating - Call for advance tickets Call for Reservations/Tickets 410.571.5453 Numerous Door Prizes!

Contact: 410-353-4473 Ext. or visit www.annapolisweddingplanner.com
Location: Gov. Calvert House. 58 State Street , Annapolis 21401 . www.annapolisinns.com

Mon, 01 September 2008 - Wed, 30 September 2009   
Historical Exhibit   Show/Hide details
The Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center Inc. and the Northern Arundel Cultural Preservation Society Inc. will present a multi-media exhibition, "Trails, Tracks, Tarmac: Lives of African-Americans in the History and Culture of Northern Anne Arundel County, 1850 to the Present" from Sept. 2008 to Sept. 2009 at the Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville St. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and by appointment on Sundays. This exhibition traces the history of African-American contributions and collections that proved influential to the development of Northern Anne Arundel County. Items in the exhibit include documentary story quilts, photos, railroad collectibles, land documents, and personal recollections on DVD. For more information, call 410-266-5004 or 410-260-1860.

Contact: 410-266-5004
Location: Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center. 1101 Smithville St. , Annapolis 21403

Tue, 02 September 2008     8:00 am - 10:00 am
Bird Walk   Show/Hide details
Ages 16+. Search for birds in several refuge habitats on these guided hikes. Field guides and binoculars recommended

All programs are FREE, however, donations to The Friends of Patuxent are greatly appreciated! Programs DO require advance reservations. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497-5887. Please advise us of any special needs so that we may accommodate you.

Programs Held at the National Wildlife Visitor Center The Visitor Center is located on Powder Mill Rd. between the Baltimore/Washington Parkway and Rt. 197

Contact: 301-497-5887 Ext. or visit www.patuxent.fws.gov
Location: Patuxent Research Refuge. 12100 Beech Forest Road , Laurel 20708

Tue, 02 September 2008 - Fri, 05 September 2008    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ballet Theatre of Maryland Open House   Show/Hide details
Ballet Theatre of Maryland will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 to Sept. 5 at the theatre's Conte Building, 128 Lubrano Drive. This event is for those interested in taking classes with the ballet, and classes will be held at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. and the Conte Building. The school offers courses for recreational and serious students, including Los Angeles/New York-style jazz and tap, and sampler classes and specialty courses such as Tiny Toes, a ballet/tap sampler, and Creative Movement. Adult classes are also available. For more information, call 410-263-8289.

Contact: 410-263-8289
Location: Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Annex Studio 128 Lubrano Drive, Annapolis 21403

Wed, 03 September 2008