Bean-haters Chili — the quiet meal
I love chili. I remember exactly how my mother made it, and it included plenty of red kidney beans. For her, like most of the meals she prepared, chili was a budget-stretcher. The ground beef went that much further, and it was tasty to me. I would later discover, not so to others. Continue reading Bean-haters Chili for a Snowy Day in Crownsville
GHCCA members:
The meeting with Planning and Zoning originally scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on January 26 in the Chesapeake Room of the County offices on Riva Road has been postponed 1 week. It will now be held on [...]
Need to get out of Crownsville? Our friends at the Annapolis Chorale have just the ticket.
Straight from Broadway
Broadway returns to Annapolis when J. Ernest Green conducts The Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and members of the Annapolis Chorale in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” on February 12-13 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Joining Mr. Green for this production is a stellar cast of guest artists, including audience favorites Troy Clark (Curly) and Ashleigh Rabbit Sekoski (Laurey), who enchanted audiences in last season’s “Brigadoon.” Joining them are Katie Hale (Ado Annie), Jason Buckwalter (Will Parker), Molly Moore Green (Aunt Eller) and Tim King (Ali Hakim). This production also features dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, who will perform the beautiful “Dream Ballet,” and members of StageWorkz ensemble. Members of the Annapolis Chorale will also appear. Continue reading Hear the “Corn as High as an Elephant’s Eye”
Annapolis Youth Chorus Holds Spring Auditions
Calling all kids! The Annapolis Youth Chorus (AYC) holds spring-term auditions for the second half of the 2010 concert season on Wednesday, January 13 and 20, in the evenings at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Parish House in Annapolis. Singers will be asked to sing the first verse of “America the Beautiful” and one prepared piece – a folk song, a Broadway show tune or hymn (singer should provide music for the accompanist or sing unaccompanied). Depending on ability level, they may also be asked to sight-read a simple melodic and/or rhythmic line. Each audition lasts approximately 10 minutes. To schedule an audition or for more information, call 410-263-1906. Continue reading Do You Have a Young Singer in the Family– This may be the ticket!
Ferrar appointed to District 6 Council Seat
Chuck Ferrar has been appointed by the County Council to serve the remainder of Josh Cohen’s term. It is a pleasure to announce that the new District 6 Councilman will attend our January meeting to discuss his legislative plans, field questions, and hear our suggestions [...]
The Cost of Public Service
This post is a bit of a departure for me, but after what I heard on the news yesterday, I just had to write. I have always appreciated public service and public servants. As a political science major, I learned about the sectors of our society: business, non-profit, and public. Back then [...]
You may be in Crownsville, but enjoying the tastes of Arizona is especially easy this time of year. Arizonans grow lots of tasty near tropical goodies. The royally elegant Medjool date is among the tastiest. You can turn it to a unique, quick, and tasty appetizer for winter entertaining or summer parties with just a few ingredients and no cooking. Continue reading Arizona in Crownsville Appetizer Treat