ANNOUNCEMENTS - Baltimore Sun

ANNOUNCEMENTS

To have your in-person or virtual community calendar item appear in this free listing, please go to capitalgazette.com/calendar and click on the “+ Add Event” button on the right. Under “5. Descriptions” select the “CAPAnnouncements” to mark your item to appear in this calendar. If it’s your first time submitting an event with our events tool, you will first need to create an account on CitySpark.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Maryland Hall Portrait Co-op and Sandy Cohen Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. More than 95 portraits and other genre paintings by 13 Maryland Portrait artists, and portrait paintings by Sandy Cohen, through Nov. 11. Park entrance is $6/vehicle.

Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.

“Same Time, Next Year” Production: 2-4 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Romantic comedy presented by Compass Rose Theater. $25-$55.

“The Winslow Boy” Production: 2-4:30 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. Colonial Players presents Terence Rattigan’s courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and sacrifice. $21-$26.

Evensong with Organ Concert: 4-5:45 p.m., St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, 375 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 703-517-3995. annapolisago.org. American Guild of Organists, Annapolis Chapter, organ concert presented by Carol Feather Martin at 4 p.m; followed by Evensong service at 5 p.m. Choir directed by Hyesung Hwang. Donations accepted for AGO. Free.

Monday, Nov. 11

Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Loss of Life Partner/Spouse Morning Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. 888-501-7077. hospicechesapeake.org. For individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner. Meets second Tuesday of month via Zoom. Registration required by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Navigating the Ever-Changing Media Landscape: 5:30-7:30 p.m., AND Creative Studio, 1851 McGuckian St., Suite B, Annapolis. 410-991-7703. prsachesapeake.com. Panel of PR experts answer questions on what communications pros can do to help ensure good media turnout and positive coverage at events. Panel includes Jamie Costello, broadcast journalist; Sue Kopen Katcef, reporter, anchor and professor; and Caitlin Wiggins, director of marketing for Liquified Creative. $25-$30.

Rebecca Kontus Trio: 7 p.m., Live Arts Studio, Westfield Mall, Annapolis. 410-353-2624. worldartists.org . Estonian Kontus Trio is composed of singer, Rebecca Kontus, bassist Peedu Kass, and guitarist Paul Daniel. Blend of electro, pop, jazz, and traditional songs to showcase original compositions and pay homage to Estonia’s cultural history. Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Lodge Fundraiser to Benefit The Annapolis Blend Chorus: Noon-8 p.m., The Lodge, 177 Jennifer Road, Annapolis. 443-875-3107. m.facebook.com. The Lodge will donate 20% of total sales from dine-in and carry-out orders to The Annapolis Blend Chorus. Diners must present chorus fundraiser flyer when paying. The Annapolis Blend is local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a world-wide intergenerational women’s singing organization dedicated to education and performance of four-part a cappella barbershop harmony.

Annapolis Watercolor Club Meeting: 6:30-9 p.m., via Zoom. Art Salon at 6:30 p.m., general meeting at 7 p.m. Guest painting demonstration at 7:15 p.m. Non-members who are considering becoming members are welcome to attend. Free.

Square Dance Lessons: 7-9 p.m., Glen Burnie Improvement Association GBIA, 19 Crain Highway S., Glen Burnie. 410-917-3348. marylandsquaredancing.com. $7.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.

Learn to Play Bridge: 5-6:45 p.m., Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. Bridge lessons led by contract bridge certified instructor, John Wakeman-Linn. Beginner class at 5 p.m.; intermediate class at 6 p.m. Suggested $5 donation.

“The Winslow Boy” Production: 8-10:30 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. Colonial Players presents Terence Rattigan’s courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and sacrifice. $21-$26.

Friday, Nov. 15

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Delegate Jazz Lewis: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Delegate Jazz Lewis, District 24, will speak at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.

Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.

Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Talent Machine Presents A Jolly Holiday: 2 p.m., Indian Creek School, 1130 Anne Chambers Way, Crownsville. www.talentmachine.com. High-energy production featuring cast of 42 children, ages 7-18 , along with Rudolf, Frosty, Santa and the Elves, with classic carols to contemporary favorites. $20.

“Same Time, Next Year” Production: 8-10 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Romantic comedy presented by Compass Rose Theater. $25-$55.

Saturday, Nov. 16

GriefShare Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. 410-721-9129. cumc.net. Place for people to journey together through grief process. Free.

Living with Loss through the Holidays: 10 a.m.-noon, Chesapeake Life Center, 9500 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Largo. 888-501-7077. hospicechesapeake.org. For grieving adults and teens ages 15 and older. Participants can join in group activities that help honor memory of loved ones while still granting themselves permission to grieve. Registration required by calling 1-888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. $10.

Free State Fly Fishers Hands-on Event: 10 a.m.-noon, Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville. 360-808-3295. fs-ff.com. Club member Jim Del Bovi addresses kayak fishing safety in tidal waters. Free.

Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Girls Day Out at Wildberry: 1-4 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Farm to table food and beverage items for sale. Free admission.

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: 7:30 p.m., Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville. southcountyconcertassociation.org. Sean Altman and Jack Skuller lead audience on a journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, early success as folk act, global dominance as hit-makers, and best of Paul Simon’s solo career. $30.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Holiday Artisan Market Xlll: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. Through Jan. 5, 2025. Reception Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Honey’s Third Sunday Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Honey’s Harvest Farm, 5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian. 410-610-9693. honeysharvest.com. Over 20 vendors set up shop in historic barn.

Fall Turkey Shoots: Noon-3 p.m., Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. shadydsidecommunitycenter.com. Prizes include ham, yurkey, beef, bacon, shrimp, sausage and Winner Take All. 12-gauge shoulder held 30? max barrel, no turkey chokes, house gun available for use. Proceeds benefit local charities and events and Scout Troop 853.