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Annapolis Alive! News - October 2, 2007
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Dear Fellow Annapolitan,
The fourth installation in the epic outdoor exhibition, Artwalk, will be unveiled tomorrow -- a painting by Sally Wern Comport. The event is free and I encourage you to come and see how exciting large scale public art can be. Read more below.
The second enVISIONing Annapolis conversation will be held on Tuesday, October 23. Be sure to save the date for Pressures, Progress, and Choice: Development and Quality of Life in Annapolis. Read more below.
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.
"Make History" takes on a new meaning with the 300 Tapestry Project that is a part of Annapolis Alive! Volunteers are needed to make a tapestry depicting events of Annapolis' 300-year history under the direction of skilled stitcher. It's a great project for groups and families. Read more below.
The range of events associated with Annapolis Alive! continues to grow. Stay up to date on our website and by listening to our radio show every Tuesday at 2 p.m. on 1430 WNAV.
Sincerely,
Chuck Weikel
Annapolis Alive! Committee
Fourth Artwalk Installation to be Unveiled Tomorrow, October 3
Mayor Ellen Moyer, the Art in Public Places Commission and Artwalk invite you to the unveiling of "Anne Catharine Green," by Sally Wern Comport at 5:30 p.m. at the Severn Bank Building lobby, 200 Westgate Circle. This fourth installation in the Artwalk exhibition is part of the Charter 300 celebration. It is partially funded by Art in Public Places and sponsored by Severn Savings Bank. There will be a champagne toast after the dedication.
RSVP to Artwalk at 410 268-2701.
enVISIONing Annapolis - a look to the future
Pressures, Progress, and Choice: Development and Quality of Life in Annapolis
Tuesday, October 23, St. John’s College, Conversation Room, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, 7 p.m.
Cities that grow by suburban sprawl strangle on traffic congestion and air pollution, eroding the quality of life that should be a major asset of cities. John Frece, Associate Director of the National Center for Smart Growth, University of Maryland, looks at population and density projections in the greater Annapolis area in his talk entitled “Relevant Lessons and Insights from the Reality Check Process.” William Morrish, the Elwood R. Quesada Professor of Architecture, University of Virginia, explores how great urban design can contribute to livable cities in his talk, “Metropolitan Design and why it is so critical for 21st Century Realities.” All “Conversations” are free and open to the public. This series of public Conversations is sponsored by the Envisioning Annapolis Foundation, St. John’s College, and Annapolis Charter 300. For more information and links to the Envisioning Annapolis Foundation, see our website.
300 Tapestry Project
An Annapolis Alive! Signature event, the 300 Tapestry Project will create three large tapestries and several smaller pieces depicting 300 years of Annapolis’ development. They will be displayed throughout the city. The project is community based and all are welcome to stitch under the guidance of a skilled needlepoint craftsperson. Read more on our website.
