Chesapeake Highlights | June 2009
[Courtesy Capital Jazz Festival]
Smooth Grooves
Music festival-goers will be in full swing with this June rite of passage.
The 17th Annual Capital Jazz Festival returns to Merriweather Post Pavilion and Symphony Woods in Columbia the weekend of June 5th–7th. Two stages will simultaneously showcase over 30 jazz and soul artists, including Natalie Cole, George Duke, and Al Jarreau. Workshops, performer Q & A’s, competitions, and craft and food vendors complete this festival experience. Visit CapitalJazz.com for complete details or call 410-547-SEAT (Ticketmaster) for tickets.
Chardonnay Wishes and Culinary Dreams
Inspiration flows at popular gourmet food and wine festival.
You don’t want to miss the Second Annual Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, located on the Potomac River, on June 6th–7th. The event celebrates fine cuisine, wines, and beer with cooking demonstrations from top chefs from the Mid-Atlantic, kid’s activities, tasting stations, and artisanal products and crafts. There much ado about something! For further information, including times and ticket prices, visit FoodandWineNH.com or call 443-716-2800.
[Courtesy LPGA]
Eye on the Prize
Ladies Professional Golf Association’s shining stars vie for championship at Maryland course.
It tees off on an early Thursday morning and culminates with a Sunday evening trophy ceremony—it is the LPGA Championship, held this June 8th–14th at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace. Two days of Pro-Am play begin the week’s activities on Monday, followed by a Wednesday practice round, before championship play officially starts Thursday. The world’s best female golfers, including Lorena Ochoa, Yani Tseng, and Michelle Wie (pictured) will showcase their skills to thousands of spectators. For information visit mcdslpga.org.
[Photo by John Bildahl/Courtesy Boatyard Bar & Grill]
Beachy Keen
Beach blast benefits Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
It’s fast becoming one of Annapolis’ most anticipated charity events. Bands in the Sand will celebrate and benefit the collective efforts of the CBF in a Bay-side beach party at the Phillip Merrill Environmental Center on June 13th. Frolick in the sand to live music, eat delicious food, enjoy tropical drinks, and be merry. For tickets and information visit CBF.org.
It’s a Classic
21st annual festival displays antique watercraft.
Remember the high-speed boat chase in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? How cool were those old boats?! Those particular boats won’t be on display, but Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s 21st annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival includes over 100 classic boats in the largest event of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic. The festival runs June 19th–21st at the St. Michaels located museum. Call 410-745-2916 or visit Cbmm.org for more information.
[Photos by Larry French]
Tip Your Hats to The Best
Sixth Annual Best of Annapolis & Eastern Shore Party is a can’t-miss event.
Superlatives and praise will be sung at the Best of Annapolis & Eastern Shore Party 2009 at Loews Annapolis Hotel on June 23rd—the theme is “Tip Your Hats.” The best restaurants and chefs showcase their culinary talent at over 35 food stations, while live music, mixed entertainment, a silent auction, and special surprises add to the excitement. Don’t forget to wear a wild ‘n’ crazy hat—the most creative will win a cash prize! Call 410-267-9390 for tickets or visit WhatsUpMag.com.
Hot Town, Summer in the City
Thirteenth year of popular street festival plans to be best yet.
On June 27th, Second Street in Eastport is the place to be in Annapolis, as the annual Eastport-a-Rockin’ festival takes over with live music, food and drink, a kids’ area, and craft vendors. There’ll be dancing in the streets with 27 bands performing on three stages. Bring your sunscreen for this all-day affair—you don’t want to miss a beat. Details, including band lineup, can be found at EastportaRockin.com.
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