Events/Interviews
Arrival in Cairo
Wanderlust Review (Web)
It was not until I looked out of the plane window over the vast expanse of the yellow desert that I really felt I was traveling to Egypt. I had never stepped foot outside of a Western nation before, let alone a famous Muslim country.
Brooklyn bowling by the numbers
Brokelyn.com (Web)
Last night’s opening of the much-hyped new Brooklyn Bowl elevates everything about ten-pin to a new level
World Famous Pianist Leon Fleisher Returns to Perform with ASO
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
After nearly a decade, one of the world’s greatest pianists returns to play with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO). Leon Fleisher will help kick off the eight-concert season by playing Beethoven’s Concerto No. 5, in which the piano is pitted against the orchestra and eventually wins. Directly following will be Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, which reflects on freedom from Stalin’s oppression-a fitting theme in light of the guest’s lifelong struggle.
Henri Matisse – Jazz
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
Entombed in an interior room of the Baltimore Museum of Art is a fragile document that has been hidden away for years. Its sensitivity to light prevents it from being displayed often, making the current exhibit an unusual delight that art lovers shouldn’t miss.
2006 First Night Annapolis
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
“Light Up Annapolis!” is the theme of this year’s First Night Annapolis, the city’s official New Year’s Eve celebration, says Executive Director Robert Keil. A tradition for 15 years, the event will be adding a new twist this year. After First Act, a multifaceted performance for small children and their parents that will take place at Maryland Hall from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., there will be the brand new Community Processional. “This is a ‘People’s Parade,’” Keil explains.
Celebrating Mozart’s 250th Birthday
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
This January marks the 250th birthday of one of the most brilliant composers in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In his 35 years he produced over 600 original symphonies, operas, and other works of music for the chambers and performing halls of 18th-century Europe. Outstanding in its complexity and tonal beauty, Mozart’s music is heralded today as the work of a genius.
Discovering Our State Art Collection
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
When asked where to find a large and rare art collection in the area, aficionados will likely direct you to the National Gallery of Art in Washington or the Baltimore Museum of Art. Fine galleries though these may be, they are not easily visited in a day. So where can savvy Annapolitans go to soak up some artistic culture and commune with their national heritage? We need look no further than our own hometown.
Maryland Historical Society Features Annapolis Silversmith
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
Sometimes it takes a trip to a faraway place to appreciate something in your own backyard. A visit to the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore will only take you approximately 45 minutes. When you step inside the Maryland Historical Society Museum to see the exhibit devoted to William Faris, you’ll develop a deeper appreciation for the work of this 18th century silversmith and his life in the state’s capital.
Orchestras Abound
What’s Up? Annapolis magazine (PDF) (Web)
Annapolis has long been a city of music. Festivals bring thousands to the city to enjoy great jazz and blues. Downtown bars are packed solid Fridays and Saturdays as crowds sing along with their favorite songs. But search beyond these venues for another side of the city’s passion for music. For there are nights when school auditoriums and other halls fill with concertgoers and Beethoven and Brahms fill the night air.