Thursday - Sunday, June 5 - 8 - Colonial Players Presents The Busie Body
108 East Street (just off State Circle), Annapolis
Showtimes: 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Free forum about colonial theater after the matinee on Sunday, approx. 4:30 p.m.
Susanna Centlivre’s comedy, The Busie Body, which Colonial Players will present in 18c. style, is funny and swift moving. It tells the story of two young women’s efforts to win the husbands of their choice despite the obstacles placed by their parents’ arranging matches for them. It is suitable for older children as well as adults.
The play appeared in England in 1709, the year after the granting of the charter to Annapolis by Queen Anne, and was probably performed in 1753 in Annapolis by touring bands of English players. Mrs. Centlivre wrote many such comedies of manners between 1700 and 1723, and well into the 19th century, she was the most frequently produced playwright after Shakespeare in England and America. This presentation is funded in part by a special projects grant from the Cultural Foundation of Anne Arundel County.
Tickets: $7, available now on the Colonial Players website, www.cplayers.com or 410-268-7373.
Information: Carol Youmans, Director, 410 263-5625.

Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7 - Historical Public Symposium - Looking Closer: 300 Years of Annapolis History
St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Nationally known scholars converge on St. John’s College for a symposium to explore how Annapolis’ Royal Charter and history changed our nation and Annapolis’ role in building national democracy and to consider what it can tell us about our future.

Humanities scholars — historians, archeologists, architects, preservationists, city planners — have been invited to share their research. They, along with community leaders and insightful regional professionals with a deep understanding of local conditions will inform and stimulate civic discourse on the role of citizens and culture in creating a dynamic and self sustaining 21st century city in Annapolis.

The symposium is fully accessible and FREE and open to the public.

Displays include the Annapolis Bookstore, Back Creek Books, AAC Library, Historic Annapolis Foundation, Maynard Burgess House artifacts, The Tapestry Project, Maryland Archives publications, Four Rivers Heritage Area, and Annapolis Maritime Museum.
Full Program

Saturday, June 7 - Seaworthy Lecture by Commander Jim Jackson
Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street
1 -3 p.m.
Come hear guest curator Commander Jim Jackson speak on the exhibit "Seaworthy" which celebrates the 35 African American Navy Admirals. Commander Jackson will speak about African Americans in the Navy and at the US Naval Academy including Wesley Brown, the Naval Academy's first African American graduate.
Prior to World War II, laws prohibited African-Americans from serving as officers in the United States Navy. It was the combined pressures of World War II, with its growing requirement for talented manpower, and the efforts of many civil rights organizations, that finally convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to establish a new policy to enable African Americans to earn a commission in the armed forces. In the spring of 1944, 13 African Americans were commissioned as naval officers and soon became known as the "Golden 13" because of the gold Ensign stripe they wore so proudly on their uniforms.
Within a few months, the "Golden 13" were joined by Francis Wills and Harriet Pickens, the Navy's first African-American women officers. In the years to follow many more African-American college graduates would gain their commissions through the Navy V-12 Cadet Program, Officer Candidate School, the NROTC Program, and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1971, after 27 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.
Free lecture. Registration not required.

Saturday, June 7 - Annapolis Creeks Wade-Ins

• 9 a.m., Truxtun Park Beach on Spa Creek - hosted by the DNR Lower Western Shore Tributary Team, the Severn River Association, and the Spa Creek Conservancy
• 9 a.m., Tucker Street Boat Launch on Weems Creek - hosted by the Weems Creek Conservancy 
• 9 a.m., Calvary Methodist Church on College Creek - hosted by Friends of College Creek and church parishioners
• 10 a.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum Beach on Back Creek - hosted by Friends of Back Creek Nature Park 

The Wade In is a unique, non-technical way of measuring water clarity, started by retired State Senator Bernie Fowler. The events center around the actual wading into the creek. Participants mark the depth when they can no longer see their sneakers. Other activities include learning about our local watersheds and creek restoration efforts and seining for fish.

This is a great family event that is fun for kids!

Mayor Ellen Moyer is expected to attend the Back Creek Wade-In and hear a report about the water clarity in all of Annapolis' creeks. All creek waders are invited!

Informative Flyer

Saturday, June 7 - Next Generation: pARTy Beneath the Stars
St. John's College, Mellon Hall Café and Courtyard
8 - 11 p.m.
This lively evening of Latin music, food, and drink features a viewing of the "Image & Imagination: Anne Arundel County Juried Exhibition," live music by The Pan American Rhythm Project, and a wine raffle to benefit the Mitchell Gallery Education Fund.
Open to Mitchell Gallery members and the general public (attendees must be at least 21 years old).
Tickets: $40 for Mitchell Gallery members and $55 for non-members (attendees can join the Gallery that evening). Register for "pARTy Beneath the Stars" by clicking here!
For more information please contact Kathy Dulisse at 410-626-2530 or kathy.dulisse@sjca.edu.

Thursday, June 12 - Best of Annapolis 2008
Loews Annapolis Hotel
6 - 9 p.m.
Celebrate the victory of this year’s Best of Annapolis & Best of Eastern Shore winners!
Featuring everything from the best seafood and the best desserts, to the best cocktails and music from the best local bands.
A valuable prize will be awarded for the best mask. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
Take Advantage of the best Price. Tickets are $65, $75 at the door. Get your tickets now at the lower price, last year’s event sold out! A ticket buys you a dramatic evening of food, fun and entertainment.
Presented by What's Up? Publishing Group. Sponsored by: Loews Annapolis Hotel; Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis; Veuve Clicquot; Halo, a Color Salon; and the Center for Advanced Dentistry.
For tickets, call 410-267-9390 or go to www.WhatsUpMag.com. | flyer