My blog of social events and people is a few days behind on the schedule, and there’s lots to see and do in town!
St. John’s College always something good to offer, including “Imagine and Imagination: Anne Arundel County Juried Exhibition” with works by our friends and neighbors included in the show May 28 to June 11. Presented in a variety of media by amateurs and professionals, the Mitchell Gallery show will be judged by nationally known curator Stephen Bennett Phillips. Stephen is associate curator at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Among the more than 25 artists are Erika Walsh, Lee Boynton, Don Dement, Mary Arthur, David Ashman, Phyllis Saroff, Martin Beadle, John Eberberger, Cindy Fletcher-Holden, Neil Harpe, Jean Brinton Jaecks, Warren Kahle, and Richard Niewerth. Take your family to the opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25. It will feature a creative St. John's student band, and a poetry reading with Rod Jellema and Martin Galvin. Hydee Schaller, gallery director, said the community art exhibit represents "the artistic talent of St. John's students, faculty, staff, and alumni." It's definitely eclectic, with works ranging from photography and watercolor to pastels and ceramics.
All you dog lovers can enjoy the Canines and Cocktails for a Cause to be held at Loews Annapolis Hotel on West St. The event is on the last Friday of every month now through September from 5 to 8 p.m. While you sip your drinks, your four-legged friends can taste delicious water and special gourmet dog food. A portion of the proceeds will go to animal rescue groups.
The hotel holds the functions to let the public know that Loews Hotels accept guests with animals and to help these non-profits.
Also don't forget this Saturday will be the date of the seventh annual Boatyard Bar and Grill opening day fishing tournament, the Quiet Waters Park Earth Day celebration and GreenScape 2008. Sunday you can wear Great Gasby type clothing and enjoy the croquet match between St. John's and the Naval Academy starting at noon on the college's front campus. See our What's Up? calendar of events.
While receiving alerts from Google on anything related to Annapolis (from the croquet match to the peace talks), I came across the Annapolis Tea Company. Also affectionately known as ATeaCo, it is located in Albuquerque, N.M., of all places. It has been in business since September 2007. Owner Amy Lee’s fascination with tea started from her travels to far off lands.
Many assume that ATeaCo is a chain based in Annapolis (no, we have the Baltimore Coffee and Tea Company here instead!). The owner chose the name because she grew up in Annapolis and has fond memories of her youth here. The
website mentions the Peggy Stewart tea party where thousands of pounds of tea disappeared when the ship was burned. So the next time you travel to Albuquerque, stop by and share greetings with a former Annapolitan.
I can’t complete this week’s comments without mentioned the passing of two wonderful and strong women who contributed to our community – Esther Carpenter, who headed the Department of Social Services and volunteered with many civic boards, and Peg Wallace, known for her support of Eastport, particularly to the Annapolis Maritime Museum where she was the first chairman. Both were feisty and regal in their own ways, and we are the better for their devotion and spirit.
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Mary P. Felter is senior editor at What's Up? Publications and was formerly community news editor at The Capital newspaper for 21 years.