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Annapolis Alive! News - August 21, 2007
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Greetings!
Annapolis Alive! is not just about our past, but also about our future -- a future that preserves the best of the past while enhancing the quality of life for upcoming generations. To that end a new and exciting program is about to start. The first enVISIONing Annapolis community conversation will be held on September 16. Read more about it below.
If you haven't seen the large print of one of the late Marion E. Warren's prized photos of Annapolis on West Street, please read the Art in Public Places story below and take a stroll to see the piece in person.
You can hear the latest news about Annapolis Alive! events and plans on WNAV, 1430 AM on your radio dial. The Annapolis Alive! Show airs at 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Tune in!
Sincerely,
Chuck Weikel
Executive Director
enVISIONing Annapolis Series
Charles Landry, a world-renowned expert on the future of cities, will discuss what is needed to make Annapolis a successful 21st-century city during a free "community conversation" at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 16.
Landry is the founder of Europe's leading cultural planning consultancy and is a recognized international authority on the importance of creativity in defining the character and future of cities - young ones and old, historic ones. Landry helps cities identify their creative potential and tap into their resources imaginatively.
Landry's Annapolis appearance will kick off a year-long series of local "community conversations" featuring nationally and internationally recognized experts in a variety of disciplines who will come to Annapolis to discuss new ideas for shaping a city's future. Speakers will illustrate how other cities are directing their destiny by embracing thoughtfully directed change; adopting a constructive community vision and encouraging creativity in citizens and local institutions.
Upcoming programs will look at:
- Development pressures and 21st century urban design;
- The conflict between cars and people in urban areas;
- Workforce housing and Hispanic in-migration,
- And the role of history and heritage tourism in cities of the future.
These community conversations are open to the public free of charge. Sponsors of the events are the Envisioning Annapolis Foundation, St. John's College and Annapolis Charter 300.
The goal of enVISIONing Annapolis is to empower Annapolitans and concerned citizens of the region to take an informed, creative and proactive role in defining a future for their historic city - a future that preserves the best of the past while enhancing the quality of life for later generations.
Queen Anne Ball
The Queen Anne Ball, on September 30, 2007, will kick-off the year-long celebration of the 300th anniversary of the granting of Annapolis' Royal Charter.
The Loews Annapolis Hotel will be transformed into a castle where guests will be greeted by Queen Anne. Herald trumpets will fill the air, town criers will announce all guests as they arrive, and knights and their ladies, entertainers, and the Queen's court will attend to loyal subjects as they drink, dine (see the menu) and dance to the sounds of Radio City.
Proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime gala will fund celebratory and cultural Annapolis Alive! events throughout the year.
There are three ticket levels:
The Diamond level, at $500 per person ($350 tax deductible), includes a private tour of Annapolis and a cruise in addition to entry to the Ball.
The Emerald level, at $300 per person ($150 tax deductible), includes a private tour of Annapolis in addition to entry to the Ball.
The Sapphire level, at $150 per person is for entry to the Ball only.
If you cannot attend the Ball but would love to help support the exciting year of Annapolis Alive! events with a donation, there is a provision for that on the website as well, the Pearl level donation.
Tickets are on sale right now via our website. Just click here to use your credit card to buy, or, make checks payable to: Annapolis Community Foundation (ACF). Please reference "Queen Anne Ball" on the memo line of the check. The ACF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ; consult with your tax advisor for details.
Please note that tickets will not be mailed. There will be a will-call table at the Ball where you may pick them up.
For more information about the Ball, please contact Debbie Siebert at 443 994-2554 or email Debbie Siebert.
Art in Public Places Returns for Annapolis Alive!
Annapolis Alive! is pleased to provide the inspiration for the third outdoor exhibition in Annapolis that began on August 10th. The outdoor walls just next to Stan & Joe's Saloon, 37 West Street, have been brought to life with several large, iconic photographs of the late Marion E. Warren. Few photographers have captured the essence of place that Marion Warren did with his subjects in Annapolis, the Bay and Maryland.
These photos reflect back to a time now lost to us in Annapolis. It's appropriate that as part of Annapolis Alive! and the Charter 300 celebrations we remember more recent periods in Annapolis's past -- within the memory of many living Annapolitans. If you haven't seen the exhibit, take a stroll to West Street and have a look.
The first two works were Sy Mohr's colorful folk art mural on the Annapolis Harbormaster's building and Greg Harlin's naval battle scene near the Naval Academy Gate 1 entrance off Craig Street.
The City's Art In Public Places Commission, along with Homestead Gardens and Mr. Don Riddle, provided significant funding for the project being executed by ArtWalk, Inc., and produced by Art At Large, Inc.
