on Sunday, January 27, 2008, Annapolis Alive! celebrates at a major public event at the Westfield Mall from 7-10 p.m.  

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leon redbone
Leon Redbone
matt stover
Matt Stover
photo courtesy Baltimore Ravens
gary jobson
Gary Jobson
photo courtesy US Sailing
raw hands
Raw Hands

Annapolis Alive! Travel through Three Amazing Centuries will be first major public event in 2008 to celebrate the signing of Annapolis’ charter. This three-hour cocktail party will feature top name celebrities in the brand new section of Westfield Annapolis. Meet Baltimore Raven Matt Stover (7-8 p.m.), share sailing adventure stories with Annapolis Sailing hero Gary Jobson, enjoy a concert with nationally known Ram’s Head favorite Leon Redbone (reserved seating available, 9 p.m. concert), and unwind with the local R&B group, Raw Hands. 

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For only $25.00 ADVANCE PURCHASE, your ticket price includes: musical entertainment and a concert, the once in a life-time opportunity to meet and greet sports celebrities and the best of Annapolis food samplings provided by McCormick and Schmick's, The Main Ingredient, Noodles & Company, and Phillips Seafood Restaurants. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

The evening will be accented by exhibits thatcommemorateAnnapolis’ success over the past 300 years. Among thesedisplays will be: Annapolis art, photography, maritime & culture.  St. John's College, the Annapolis Maritime Museum and photos by The Annapolis Collection will also be a part of the festivities. Special shopping will be offered in the new annex with select stores staying open for the event with discounts available.

colonial hat and pipeChildren's Events
1 - 3 p.m.

The Chesapeake Children’s Museum hosts this event at Center Court. The party will feature interactive history activities with plenty of come-to-life characters. Period refreshments and dance lessons will also be provided.

Crafts - 1700s:  Basket making
1800s: Quilt patterns of the Underground Railroad
1900s:  Protest signs and buttons

Characters
1700s: Ann Green, printer and publisher
1800s:  Harriet Tubman and  Good Quaker Deborah
1900s:  Hoppy Adams (of WANN) radio personality

Other activities
Musical performances by Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Children's art display by Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Children's Activities Flyer

For details call 410 990-1993 or check local media for time, place and activities.

In case the food, fun, entertainment and shopping aren’t enough; there will also be gift give-aways, door prize raffles and a fabulous silent auction!

The proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Chesapeake Children’s Museum for scholarships to be awarded to students (public, private and home school) for historical Annapolis field trips. Silent auction participants include: AMTRAK, California Pizza Kitchen, Signed football by Matt Stover, Westfield Annapolis gift certificate, Annapolis art, restaurants, sports, and more!

HURRY and purchase your tickets now!

Tickets can be purchased online in advance by visiting www.annapolistickets.com. Ticket price is $25 per person in advance and $35 at the door. For group discounts call 1.877 333-9667.

NOTE: If you purchased your tickets online this week (from Monday on), they will be waiting for you at Will Call, near the entrance to California Pizza Kitchen.

Interested in partnering in this exciting event through door prizes, auction items, sponsorship opportunities or exhibits contact Destination Paradise at 410 268-9330.

Entrance to Party

The main entrance to the party is at California Pizza Kitchen entrance, this is the location where tickets may also be purchased. Plenty of free parking is available. Don’t miss out on this exciting night!

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