The Annapolis Insider
Mary Ann Treger shares news and views from around town.
Art. Antiques. Music. Free. What’s not to like?
I just heard some buzz about a free art and antiques show that may be worth jotting on your calendar.
Even if you’re not an antiques enthusiast, a spin through the show offers the opportunity to see a great old building that isn’t normally open to the general public.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 29, 30 and 31, art, antiques and historic photographs will be on display in the front parlor, grand hallway and ballroom of The Masonic Lodge at 162 Conduit Street, a wonderful old historic building that’s chock full of history. It was once City Hall and the site of the 1786 Annapolis Convention. Before it became The Masonic Lodge it was George Mann’s Tavern.
Browse through watercolors depicting historic American events and photos of old Annapolis street scenes as well as an interesting collection of antique furniture and accessories.
The show will be open to the public from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Stop by on Saturday night from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and meet artist, Greg Harlin. You’ll get to enjoy some live classical music while he’s there—a violin and flute performance is scheduled.
Music, an inspiring environment, beautiful art, a chat with an expert—sounds like a creative and economical date night to me.
For more information call The Annapolis Collection at 410 280-1414
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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 05/16/09 at 10:22 AM
If a picture is worth a thousand words, I just had one stunning gab session. A new photo exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art (18 State Circle) caught my eye on a recent stroll through town. Drop by before May 10. It’s worth a peek.
There are many reasons why living in Annapolis is grand. The MFA is one of them. This non profit art organization is the oldest operating artist gallery in Maryland. The exposed beam and brick structure dates back to 1840 when it was a storage loft for a general store. Since the 60’s this warm, intimate space has been showcasing creativity in all forms.
The current exhibit includes sculptures and paintings by emerging artists (some as young as high school juniors) as well as a creative collection of photos by self-taught Maryland photographer Mac Bogert. I’m hardly a photography expert but even a novice like me can see that this guy has a good eye. His photos cover a diverse range of subjects from dreamy shots of the coast of Ireland to a misty day on Spa Creek. One shot of the Jersey shore made me want to grab my swimsuit, pail and shovel and head up 95.
These aren’t just pretty pictures. This is art.
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Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 05/03/09 at 08:11 PM
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